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Relaxing Rock Creek Cottage on Smith Lake

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Property grounds
Sit back and relax with this view
Fabulous Fire Pit view
Outside living space
Outside living space

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Arley, AL
  • Lewis Smith Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Houston Historic Jail
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Smith Lake Park
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Relaxing Rock Creek Cottage on Smith Lake

Come sit back and relax at Rock Creek retreat. It’s a beautiful lake view home on Smith Lake's Rock Creek. Enjoy a large Master bedroom w/king bed, two queen bedrooms on the main floor, and a bunk room in the basement with a twin over full bunk bed that sleeps a total of 8 comfortably. Plenty of bathroom space with 2 full baths. Den includes Smart widescreen HDTV. The main level kitchen/den open floor plan provides a great dining and entertainment area. Private boat dock for swimming and relaxation with chairs. Two paddleboards for exploration and fun. The House is complete with a screened-in porch and a large wrap-around deck with tables and plenty of chairs for outdoor living. HDTVs, a gas grill, and even a fire pit for those chillier nights. Enjoy unforgettable lake views from this retreat in Rock Creek.
Closest marina by land and water - Triple Creek Marina.
Closest boat launch locations – Swayback Bridge ramp and Triple Creek Marina
House supplied with Coffee bar, linens, towels, fully equipped kitchen, and most necessary housekeeping items.
The dock is situated in a quiet area away from boat traffic. Great for swimming and plenty of bumpers for guests to tie the guest boat to dock.
TVs - Two (2) big TVs in the basement den and main level kitchen/den are both HDTV SmartTV with apps (YouTube, Youtube TV, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Pandora) for streaming using your login accounts. Guests can also bring their set-top box (Apple TV, ROKU, Amazon Fire, etc.) for streaming movies, shows, and other sports.

Property manager

Keith and Beth Welch
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Arley

Located in Arley, this holiday home is on a lake. Crooked Creek Civil War Museum and Cullman County Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Sportsman Lake Park and WildWater Cullman. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, waterskiing and power boating adventures can be found near the property.
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Arley, AL

What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Tiger Field - 26 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Houston Historic Jail - 36 min drive - 25.5 km
  • WildWater Cullman - 44 min drive - 41.8 km
  • Smith Lake Park - 56 min drive - 33.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Chef Troy's Talk of the Town - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Arley Coffee Shop - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪La Plaza Bonita Mexican Restaurant - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Smith's Bar-B-Q - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Pleezin Pizza & Pasta of Arley - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing Rock Creek Cottage on Smith Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing Rock Creek Cottage on Smith Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing Rock Creek Cottage on Smith Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing Rock Creek Cottage on Smith Lake located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lewis Smith Lake and within 12 miles (20 km) of Dowling Memorial Park and Tiger Field. Houston Historic Jail and Clarkson Covered Bridge are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristy H.

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

Spring Break 2025

The house was wonderful! Everything was clean and so organized. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zach B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice V.

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

Beautiful Getaway

We had the best time, cooking, visiting, and sitting by the water at this beautiful retreat. Everything was as described, and the scenery was magical.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse and Melanie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

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

Beautiful spot!

We had a wonderful time staying at this comfy and cute cabin on beautiful Smith Lake. We enjoyed using the paddle boards to explore the lake and swimming off the dock every day. The cabin was clean and the deck is absolutely fabulous. We would definitely come back anytime!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted F.

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

Relaxing Cabin

Very nice beautiful view
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Really nice house with a peaceful location

The house was very clean and comfortable with plenty of space. The rooms and beds were in very good shape. It was stocked with everything we needed. Nice living area, great master bedroom, very relaxing screened-in porch and deck. Beautiful lake view. Nice dock. No complaints at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana F.

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

Perfect weekend getaway

This was the perfect, quite get a way for Labor Day weekend. We would absolutely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yates

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

Lake fun

Easy going
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly T.

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

Absolutely Perfect!

This is a great get-a-way spot. The house was gorgeous and the perfect amount of room for family. The extra paddle boards and water mat were a big hit with the kids. We enjoyed fishing, grilling, game night, and rented a boat nearby for a day! We will definitely be back!! One note, there were some ants on the dock so bring some ant spray.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber D.

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

Great Property!

We loved our stay here! Perfect remote getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Cindy D.

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

Nice View of Lake

This is an older property that has been partially updated. The master suite is very. nice but the other areas could use some attention although they were adequate. The dock is large and nice for boats to pull up or swimming off of.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley W.

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

Smith lake trip

Very nice place. We liked the view we had everything we needed in the house
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Beautiful place!

Beautiful lake house, great views, house was very roomy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

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

Memorial Day Weekend 2024

We really enjoyed the property. It was very neat and clean with nice amenities. We rented a boat so it was very nice to be able to use the slip to keep the boat. We also enjoyed swimming off the dock and using the float that was there. I would definitely stay at this property again
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Myles M.

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

Clean Place!

It’s a very clean, nice place! Comes equip with just about anything you might forget at home. The boat dock and amenities are great! Also, has enough space in the driveway to park a boat. However, only leaves room for a few more vehicles to park. We have a 20ft. Pontoon in which, took of a lot of the parking area. If you are bringing a boat…I suggest using the sway bridge public concrete ramp. No place to leave a trailer over night. Overall, Great place!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Great place

Really great property. Everything was clean and communication with the owner was amazing and prompt. No issues whatsoever.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

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

Reconnection, rest, relaxation

We graduated high school together 50 years ago. After our glass reunion we decided to take a long weekend to reconnect, rest and relax. It was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

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

quiet and remote

Nice property and beautiful view of the Lake. The only drawback is that the last mile of road to get to the property can be difficult to navigate.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben C.

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

Anniversary

We enjoyed ourselves very much, the house stayed comfortable even though the heat index was 112 outside.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

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

Relaxing Lake Vacation

Our vacation started off a little rocky when we arrived and the A/C was out. That’s a big deal in Alabama in July. The owner was very responsive and sent a repair man right away. The A/C couldn’t be repaired so a new one was installed the next day. The owner was very helpful and offered us a refund for the sleepless night we had to huddle around fans in the living room. After the A/C was fixed, we had so much fun! The lake was beautiful and relaxing. We grilled and ate in every night. The kitchen was sufficiently stocked with cooking supplies. The bedrooms were comfortable. We would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A. W.

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

Perfect for family with children

Great location on Smith Lake with dock for boats, swimming, paddle boarding. The house was clean & well-stocked with clear instructions. The owner was available as needed. Would recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melodie M.

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

Summer vacation

The deck was amazing. 16 month old grandson was contained with no fear of falling down the stairs. Master bedroom and bath are huge and very nice. Screened in porch was a hit with the kids. Stairs not too bad to the lake. Lots of landings and not too steep. Had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin E.

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

Wonderful friends retreat!

Hosts were wonderful. Communicated well, even allowed us to check in early since we had people traveling from all over the south. Clean, well decorated lake house. Will highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Whitney S.

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

Wonderful Getaway!

This was perfect for our family’s lake getaway! Everything was very clean and well stocked. The owner was very easy to get in touch with when we had a couple of questions. 10/10!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Keith and Beth Welch

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Why they chose this property

We are so happy to offer our relaxing lake home to you to enjoy. We love the quiet location and spectacular view from the deck.

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