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Blue View - Perfect vacation getaway for a family or group of friends

Arley vacation home with kitchen

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A modern kitchen with a large island, wooden flooring, and a dining area with a view of the outdoors.
A modern kitchen with a large stainless steel refrigerator, white cabinetry, and a wooden floor.
A wooden cabin with a deck and a covered porch, surrounded by trees.
A wooden deck with lounge chairs, a wooden building with a sloped roof, and a pathway leading to it.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a bench.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 20246 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Arley, AL
  • Place, Lewis Smith Lake
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Clarkson Covered Bridge
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Place, WildWater Cullman
    ‪57 min drive‬

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About the area

Arley

On lake.At this Arley vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lewis Smith Lake and 6 miles (10 km) of Tiger Field. Bankhead National Forest is within 9 miles (15 km) and Houston Historic Jail is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 8 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Clarkson Covered Bridge - 47 min drive - 49.4 km
  • WildWater Cullman - 57 min drive - 65.3 km
  • Sportsman Lake Park - 58 min drive - 69.2 km
  • Ave Maria Grotto - 60 min drive - 68.7 km

Getting around

  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Plaza Bonita - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Arley Coffee Shop - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Cujos Pizza - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Big Daddy's Grill - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Middle Of Meek - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Blue View - Perfect vacation getaway for a family or group of friends

"BLUE VIEW" is the absolute perfect vacation getaway for a family or group of friends. A very private location and gorgeous views. The property borders a cove which is safe for paddle boarding, kayaking and swimming off the dock. It is also near Arley, Alabama for your local shopping or restaurants.

Fabulous 4 bedroom / 3 bath house conveniently located on Dismal Creek, just minutes from Duncan Bridge Marina. The house features an open floor plan with the kitchen, den and living area all combined. Large deck overlooking the lake for you to enjoy the beauty of a Smith Lake sunset. The dining room seats 8 and 4 more can sit at the kitchen bar.

This house has a gorgeous scenic view of the lake! It is an easy walk to the dock, on a gently sloping sidewalk.

Charcoal and gas grill.

The private dock has 1 boat slip with boat lift available for the renter's use. Lily pad floatation mat for guests use. Yearround water. There is an extra level of safety at the dock provided by DC power and Solar Power on the dock.

Bedroom 1: King size bed - main level
Bedroom 2: King size bed - upstairs
Bedroom 3: Queen size bed - upstairs
Bedroom 4: Queen size bed - upstairs
Additional sleeping in the Bunk room : located downstairs in basement - 3 bunk beds (Twin size bed on top and full size bed on bottom); full size bed; fold out sofa
Sleeps in beds: 19 Max: 20

WiFI Internet. Smart TV's with streaming available. Direct TV on 3 of the TV's.

RESERVATIONS ARE NOT CONFIRMED UNTIL YOU RETURN THE RENTAL AGREEMENT TO SMITH LAKE RENTALS. NO after-prom, graduation, frat, wedding, etc parties. Any gathering larger than the Max occupancy has to be preapproved. Violation will result in eviction.

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE PRIMARY RENTER MUST MEET THE AGE REQUIREMENT OF 25 YEARS OF AGE.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Dock
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,650 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

3163-271259

Frequently asked questions

How close is Blue View - Perfect vacation getaway for a family or group of friends to the airport?

This vacation home is 71.3 mi (81-min drive) away from the Birmingham International Airport (BHM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Blue View - Perfect vacation getaway for a family or group of friends have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Blue View - Perfect vacation getaway for a family or group of friends offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Blue View - Perfect vacation getaway for a family or group of friends?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Blue View - Perfect vacation getaway for a family or group of friends?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Blue View - Perfect vacation getaway for a family or group of friends?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Blue View - Perfect vacation getaway for a family or group of friends have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Blue View - Perfect vacation getaway for a family or group of friends have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Blue View - Perfect vacation getaway for a family or group of friends to downtown Arley?

This vacation home is 3.7 mi away from Arley.

Blue View - Perfect vacation getaway for a family or group of friends Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrol

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Large kitchen and lots of room for family dinners, wonderful views, great location.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Inez P.

My family children grand children had so much fun perfect place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful place very peaceful clean comfortablle
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

Excellent place to stay. We had a wonderful time in the house, down at the dock, and 9n the patio.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sissy S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

Beautiful lake and nice house. Great access to the lake. Enjoyed ourselves greatly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Magan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving 2024

Excellent property for our extended family to stay during theThanksgiving holiday. The leaves were stunning. Would totally recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Margaret H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nuce

I love the space that was available for the family. Also kitchen was very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

Great stay at Blue View

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our entire family gave this place a thumbs up! The house was big enough for all of us to spread out at bedtime but still enjoy time together in the large kitchen and family room. The dock was large enough for swimming and allowed space for our boats. It was off the main body of the lake so the water was fairly calm and away from the large wake boats, a plus with small children. We had an issue with trash pickup the first day but management responded quickly and handled it. We would definitely stay here again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous House on Smith Lake

This house is amazing! It is the most well stocked place I have ever stayed. With two grills, a Blackstone, and a full kitchen with two refrigerators we were able to cook all of our planned meals without any hiccups. (This is good since the closest store isn’t all that close.) The views from the wonderful decks are wonderful! There is plenty of comfortable seating too. Only slight drawback are the many large potholes along the last 1-2 miles of the road leading to the house. We are glad we had vehicles able to navigate this. Once you arrive at the house and see the lovely inside and look at the view of the lake, nothing else seems to matter much.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Family Reunion

Our family connected together from 3 different states in this beautiful home on our beloved Smith Lake. The house was clean and lovely. The kitchen was well supplied for cooking, including a second refrigerator. Very helpful. There was plenty of space for dining and it was helpful having two separate gathering areas. The beds were comfortable and the bunk room worked great for our grandchildren. The host and Smith Lake Rentals were friendly and very helpful. The house location on the lake was great. Not a lot of traffic and a short drive (by water) to the marina. The sidewalk down to the water is pretty steep, but it helped us walk off some of our snacking! Our family would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Keli H.

Blue View: The Peaceful Break We Needed

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We typically stay at another house close by but it was booked for our dates. We were hesitant to try another house but Blue View did not disappoint. The property description is accurate. Our party was large - 3 families with 15 people and there was plenty of room for all of us. Booking was easy, the management company was very helpful and responsive, the kitchen was well stocked with spices, oils, trash bags, soap, etc. We used the Blackstone grill every morning. The decks were lovely and the weather was perfect. The Lily Pad was a huge hit with the kids and adults. We like this part of the lake because it is so quiet. This house has its own boat launch which is very convenient and the main reason we chose this house over others. As a STR cleaner, I am fully aware of how much house this is to turn over but I have to say that it needs a good deep cleaning and why I am giving this house only 3 stars for cleanliness. Everything else was great!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Smith Lake

Awesome place! Boat ramp & lift on property is HUGE!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022