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Emerald Cove at Smith Lake: 7BR house, sleeps 18+, beautiful channel views!

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Exterior
Aerial view
Terrace/patio
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

9 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Arley, AL
  • Tiger Field
    8 min drive
  • Lewis Smith Lake
    12 min drive
  • Houston Historic Jail
    18 min drive

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About the area

Arley

Located in Arley, this vacation home is on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Tiger Field and Lewis Smith Lake. .This family-friendly vacation home is 8.7 mi (14 km) from Houston Historic Jail and 20.1 mi (32.4 km) from Gamble Park.
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What's nearby

  • Tiger Field - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Lewis Smith Lake - 12 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Houston Historic Jail - 18 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Cullman Downtown Commercial Historic District - 51 min drive - 49.9 km
  • Smith Lake Park - 62 min drive - 41.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Chef Troy's Talk of the Town - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Arley Coffee Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Plaza Bonita Mexican Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pleezin Pizza & Pasta of Arley - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sonny's Catfish Cafe - ‬21 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.

Emerald Cove at Smith Lake: 7BR house, sleeps 18+, beautiful channel views!

Named for the crystal clear surrounding waters, Emerald Cove is one of the premier rentals available at Lewis Smith Lake. Specifically designed to accommodate multiple families, retreats, and large groups, this home is the perfect setting to relax and unwind.

The home is situated in Brushy Creek in Arley, located at the end of a channel in a cove which provides both beautiful, scenic views and calm waters for easy swimming and kayaking that is uninterrupted by boat wakes (ideal for children!)

PLEASE NOTE: we do NOT allow events such as weddings, etc. Please do not inquire about hosting events at our home.

The space
Featuring 3 different levels, extensive outdoor entertaining spaces, and beautiful views, this 5,000 sq ft lakefront home comfortably hosts and sleeps 20.

Built in 2020, the home has all new amenities and furnishings throughout. The main floor and second floor both have expansive, open concept areas perfect for entertaining and hosting large groups. A third floor living space + second bunk room provides a great area for kids. The home also features extensive outdoor entertaining areas, including a screened porch with gas fireplace, an outdoor kitchen + grill, and a large fire pit situated at the edge of a rock point that looks out on the channel. Unlike many homes at Smith Lake, this house has a gentle slope down to the water- only a few stairs to walk down to reach the dock! Enjoy Bluetooth-connectivity surround sound in both indoor and outdoor spaces that you can use to play music from your phone. On a clear night, stargaze using our Celestron Astromaster telescope.

Sleeping spaces:
First floor:
- Bedroom 1: king bed
- Bedroom 2: king bed
- Bedroom 3: queen bed
- Bedroom 4: queen bed

Second floor:
- Bedroom 5: king bed
- Bedroom 6: queen bed
- Bedroom 7: king bed
- Bunk room #1: 3 bunk beds (6 total beds)

Third floor:
- Bunk room #2: 2 bunk beds (4 total beds)

Entertainment features:
- Pool table
- Air hockey table
- Poker table
- Large kitchen with oversized island
- Outdoor kitchen with 40" gas grill and bar seating
- Indoor and outdoor fireplaces (gas, remote controlled)
- Indoor and outdoor TV areas
- Outdoor wood-burning fire pit
- Kayaks: 2 single seater adult kayaks, 2 single seater child kayaks, 1 inflatable double seater adult kayak
- Private boat house* + Lilly pad
- Year round water for boating access
- Basketball goal
- Various outdoor games (cornhole, etc)
- Celestron astromaster 114 telescope
- Indoor and outdoor surround sound system

*While we do keep our personal boat in the dock slip for most of the year, guests are welcome to bring their own boat/rent a boat and tie it off to the dock for the duration of their stay as the home is located in a no wake zone.

Other guest amenities:
- Highchair (1) and pack and play (1) are provided for guests traveling with small children
- Memory foam mattresses on every bed
- Two refrigerators + mini fridge + wine/beverage fridge
- Easily accessible concrete parking pad in front of home for multiple vehicles
- Grocery store and local coffee shop only 6 minutes away; Duncan Bridge Marina is 10 minutes from the home
- Please note: while we do typically offer wifi to our guests, there is not extremely fast internet available in our area of the lake and it is not guaranteed to be available (ie, you will likely have difficulty streaming shows, no on-line gaming, but when it is working typical daily web browsing/email/etc should work just fine albeit a bit slow!) As this is a rural area, internet and cell service is NOT always dependable and can take several days to get serviced if it goes down- please take this into account when considering booking at our property!

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With Bankhead National Forest within a thirty minute drive of the home, excellent hiking is nearby. Recommended trails include:
- Sougahoagdee Falls:
- Caney Creek Falls Trail
- We recommend downloading and using the Alltrails app to find local trails that are the length and level that you desire!

Other beautiful outdoor activities include:
- Visit Rickwood Caverns. Hiking trails and tours of subterranean caverns and tunnels.
- Visit Dismals Canyon: has waterfalls and bioluminescent glowworms that light up on the guided night tours (night tours are by reservation).
- Visit Hurricane Creek Park in Falkville- unique rock formation, waterfalls, and hiking trails.
- Participate in nearby geocaching- download the Geocaching app by Groundspeak inc and use your cell phone maps function to explore and hunt for treasures
- Hike in Natural Bridge Park in Haleyville to see beautiful natural stone arches.
- Visit Rock Creek Marina by car or by boat- you can purchase food and feed the fish directly from their dock.

Other Suggested Activities
- Visit Ava Maria Grotto in Cullman, Alabama
- Take a horse riding lesson at Mason Family Farms in Arley
- Visit the Clarkson Covered Bridge in nearby Cullman, Alabama
- Take a drive to Huntsville and visit the Space and Rocket Center
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features a stereo, books, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Amenities include games and a video library.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Jessica

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender

Bedrooms

  • 9 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grills
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking allowed anywhere on the property.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Kayaking on site
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Note from host: Also, no parties/events involving outside guests
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

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Emerald Cove at Smith Lake: 7BR house, sleeps 18+, beautiful channel views! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay!
This is our 4th trip to this property and it is perfect every time. They thought of everything! We can't wait until next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Blended Family Vacation
Our first trip to the lake was a fabulous experience! The house had EVERYTHING and more!! We are a blended family with 5 adult children. They all brought their spouse or significant other and we had plenty of room. We enjoyed cooking family dinners in the well stocked kitchen. We are already planning a trip back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori U., Alpine, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Old Friends Weekend
Awesome house! We thoroughly enjoyed this property. It met all our expectations and more! The kitchen is well stocked and the view is spectacular! Hope to make a return visit next year!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rock 39
Beautiful place and perfect for our 39th college reunion of dear friends. We want to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great lake house
We really enjoyed the house, amenities, and the lake. Great job on the design and layout of the house. Really nice not having too many stairs down to the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful getaway spot!
Our family gathered for a 6-day reunion at the house. It was perfect for multiple ages and activities. We especially appreciated the wonderfully well-equipped kitchen and pantry, the child safety features on the porch and in the house, the fire pit, and the general comfort of the place! It's clear that the owners use the house and have set it up to be enjoyed by others. We enjoyed the pool table and kayaks. We'd recommend it highly to any group, especially one with older relatives who need to be on one level and small children.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

A K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for Gathering
This home was a meet-in-the-middle for our extended family to gather and celebrate our grandfathers 90th birthday! We looked forward to this trip since the spring and it did not disappoint. Our days as the lake were warm for December and the kids enjoyed playing outside so much. We came very prepared to cook for a crowd, but Jessica has stocked this kitchen well!! Even great leftover containers which was so helpful. The gate on the porch was great too for our adventurous toddlers who would have been harder to corral without it. It was wonderful and will be a memory that we’ll treasure. Thanks to Jessica and family for hosting us!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake House
Beautiful house. Beautiful view of Smith Lake. Lots of room and fun for our large family.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bachelor Weekens
Had an absolutely incredible weekend at this insanely nice house. Couldnt have asked for a better place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Weekend
This property is absolutely perfect and spacious for large groups. It was peaceful, clean, and has all the amenities needed for a relaxing getaway. The adults and children had the BEST time. We did not want to come home! We are already planning our next trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Emeral Cove was just WOW!!!
Ten years ago when our mother passed away, the six if us siblings and spouses decided to make a concerted effort to get together each year by renting a house for a few days to accommodate all of us. Emeral Cove significantly surpasses all of our other rentals thus far! The view is amazing...at sunrise, mid day and sun set! Some of us simply enjoyed to water view, while others dove in to the chilly May temperatures and others took the kayak out for a run around the lake. The location is also perfect for hiking, table games, movies, reading, etc. There was something for each of us to enjoy while we were there! The 5000 foot house has more than enough bedrooms and bathrooms to meet our needs and plenty of inside and outside places for us to gather in groups for reminiscing or for some time of solitude. The house is well appointed with every amenity imaginable, but the kitchen is especially well stocked, filled with all that one needs for cooking and grilling! Jessica patiently answered every question we had before arriving and proved to be the ideal host! We could not have asked for better. The six of us and our spouses left, determined that Emerald Cove will be a place we WILL gather again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house & scenic view.
Beautiful! Great for family get-togethers or a gathering of good friends. House well-stocked with just about anything you might need. Host was very pleasant & very easy to work with. Would recommend highly!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic weekend stay!
This was the perfect place for our young married couple’s retreat. Our group of 16 had plenty of room to spread out or gather together as a group. The kitchen was well stocked with supplies and had space for everyone to eat together. The beds were comfortable. The home included a huge assortment of activities that we thoroughly enjoyed. Being able to use the kayaks and paddle boards was amazing. Thank you, Jessica, for providing this wonderful retreat home. We loved every minute of our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake house getaway
Non-summer rental. Lake was empty as expected, but the house was perfect. Plenty to keep the kids entertained. Close enough to get basic amenities and for day activities, but secluded enough to enjoy the peacefulness. House was as advertised, very nice. Return trip in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheilah P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Getaway/Family and Friends Retreat
This property was ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!! All of our needs were met and the accommodations were spectacular. This home offered all of the amenities that we needed. All of the guests thoroughly enjoyed themselves. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob E., Birmingham, AL

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible House and Host
Jessica’s house is nothing short of incredible. The house is located in a quite area with one of the most beautiful view’s of Smith Lake. Large and open with every amenity you can imagine, the house comfortably accommodated our family of 17 with ease. Jessica thought of everything, as we not only enjoyed the peaceful, beautiful setting, but also everything else about the house, ranging from pool table, air hockey, fishing and the fire pit, which was a blast for the kids roasting marshmallows. The beds were extremely comfortable and the bathrooms/showers/kitchen very spacious and clean, as was everything else in the house. The only problem we had was we were not there long enough, just the weekend, which you really would want more time to enjoy Jessica’s beautiful place. We certainly look forward to a return trip and an extended stay next time around. Rob & Sheryl Ellis
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Lyndell T M., Tuscaloosa, AL

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendsgiving Winter edition
The experience with this property was great. Check-in and communication with property management was outstanding. Definitely enough space with nice size rooms for everyone. The amenities including inventory of kitchen ware and other things were great. The kids enjoyed the tree house and being close to the water. We look forward to coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Four State Family
This property was perfect. It had big enough spaces that we could gather all in one space but also other areas if you needed to get away. The kitchen was WELL stocked with what you would need to cook for a large group. The beds were comfortable, no bathroom waits.. truly perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica H., Hoover, AL

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property!
Property was as described and well supplied. Cell service and internet speeds are only negatives as stated in description but may be positives if you want to disconnect.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheree W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Complete serenity
The home and lake were absolutely beautiful. I cannot wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kobee F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply Amazing
It felt just like home!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

lee anne p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home. Hope to go back!
Great experience. House was fabulous. We hope to stay at at 82 Spruce again in the near future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake house Paradise
We just spent a long weekend at this beautiful house with our adult kids and grandkids. There were 18 of us and it was very comfortable. The house is clean and stocked with so many amenities. The kitchen has everything you need to prepare meals. Fire pit is great for gathering and S’mores. The kids loved the kayaks and paddle boats and fishing off the dock. Enough TVs and Living space to have more than one game playing on a Saturday afternoon. Porch’s overlooking lake had rockers and the upstairs deck has cozy swings to curl up in with a book. We normally do beach trips and this was a nice change and we had more time together with plenty to do onsite. We only left for a few groceries. One of our favorite getaways.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home on Smith Lake
Easy rental process. Home was just as listed.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to perfect!
It is so hard to find a place under 1 roof for a large family. Everything about the house fit our needs. The location (great for kids swimming and kids fishing), interior (a bed for everyone), kitchen & eating (a seat for everyone and still space to spread out). Next time we will do a better job on our part with checkin times and check out times. Was difficult with families that flew in because we had to empty the car to take and then hurry home to grab our things so people flying in were stuck at airport for 3 hrs just to accommodate. But we'll do better next time. Just a lovely place and location on the lake was gorgeous. We were all thankful! We had a blast and make more lifetime memories to leave with littles!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022