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Idle Days - High Speed Internet - Dock Toys - Lilly Pad

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Beach
Island Seating Upper Level
Kitchen - Upper Level with Double Oven
Dining Area (Seats 8)
Uooer Living Area (Fireplace not operational)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Arley, AL
  • Lewis Smith Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Houston Historic Jail
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Smith Lake Park
    ‪75 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

3rd Bedroom Upper Level

1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

4th Bedroom Lower Level

2 Double Beds

Master Suite 1

1 King Bed

Master Suite 2

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Open Sleeping Area

1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms

3rd Bathroom - Upper Level

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom #4 - Lower Level

Toilet · Shower only

Master Suite 1 Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Suite 2 Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Idle Days - High Speed Internet - Dock Toys - Lilly Pad

(SmithLakeIdleDays)

Booking is not confirmed until Government Issued Identification is received & Our Rental Agreement has been signed.

No more than 14 people day or night.

No pets allowed

2 Kayaks and Swim Mat included in Rental Price.

2 Paddle Boards available for Rental.

Idle Days is a beautiful remodeled home on Rock Creek. It has amazing views of rock formations and the open water. The home is located in a quiet area that is very relaxing. Enjoy the screened porch with lots of seating. You can swim in the very deep, clear water, jump from the top of the 2 story dock or lounge in the water. Endless options for a relaxing getaway or a full day of playing. 3 levels of decks with chairs to provide endless lake viewing options. You can dine outside on the screened porch or on the deck with a large dinning table. The house has approximately 3,200 square feet of centrally heated and cooled living area. The house features four bedrooms, four bathrooms. 2 levels of living including main and lower level fully equipped Kitchens and Living areas with large flat screen TVs. Both levels have an open floor plan with combined Living, Dining and Kitchen areas. Main Level has full sized washer and dryer in large Laundry room with laundry detergent provided. 2 Master Bedrooms on the main level both have attached bathrooms. One additional large bedroom is also located on the main level with the bathroom across the hall. 4th Bedroom is located on the lower level with a large bathroom across the hall. This is a great place for kids with easy access to the game area with a Foosball table, games and a dart board (magnetic). The main level open living area is large and can accommodate multiple families comfortably with seating at the kitchen island, seating for 8 at the dinning room table, a large sectional couch and an additional sitting area all in the same open room with fabulous views of the lake. There is a covered single slip boat dock if you decide to bring a boat. The dock has power and lights. The power to the dock can be shut off. There are approximately 40-45 steps from the deck to the dock walkover. This is average for Smith Lake. We are located in between Rock Creek Marina and Duskin Point Marina for convenient gas fill ups. This lake home provides everything you need for your vacation getaway. Linens, beach towels, life vests, laundry soap, utensils, pots, pans, small kitchen appliances and even some pantry items (sugar, flour, spices) and the owners strive to make your stay pleasant and enjoyable. The town of Arley's main street is less than 10 minutes away and has a fabulous grocery store that also makes their own biscuits and out of this world croissants. They have a deli where you can call in and pre-order delicious smoked chicken and BBQ ribs. They also have pizza, deli items, sides and desserts for any size group. Other restaurants are also located in Arley. Ask us about our Paddle Board (2) Rentals. Ring camera is located at the front of the home.

Property manager

Tracey Gregorski
Premier Host

Languages

English

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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: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
No Events Allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Vaping or Smoking inside or on screen porch.
14 People or less including any day guests on the property - Primary Renter must be on site
No smoking or vaping. Primary Renter Minimum Age of 30 years old
No Pets

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
Note from host: No Events Allowed
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Arley

Located in Arley, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Speegle's Marina and Cullman Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lewis Smith Lake and Tiger Field. WildWater Cullman and Funzone are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, power boating and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Arley, AL

What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Houston Historic Jail - 38 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Cullman Downtown Commercial Historic District - 63 min drive - 53.8 km
  • WildWater Cullman - 65 min drive - 55.2 km
  • Smith Lake Park - 75 min drive - 45.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cujo's Pizza - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪Cold Springs Grill - ‬71 min drive
  • ‪Butterbeans - ‬59 min drive
  • ‪Simply Southern Catering - ‬71 min drive
  • ‪The Grille - ‬61 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Idle Days - High Speed Internet - Dock Toys - Lilly Pad pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Idle Days - High Speed Internet - Dock Toys - Lilly Pad?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idle Days - High Speed Internet - Dock Toys - Lilly Pad?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Idle Days - High Speed Internet - Dock Toys - Lilly Pad located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lewis Smith Lake and 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from Tiger Field. Houston Historic Jail and Dowling Memorial Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nathan W.

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

Great stay

We had a great stay. Everything was as presented. The home is well equipped with everything needed, and it was a very clean, comfortable, and enjoyable stay. Beautiful place at the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

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

God Blessed this place ..

Peaceful...
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Lake get away

Very nice and roomy Beautiful view of the lake
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

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

Great Stay

Very nice house well suited for our family. Kitchen is well stocked. Beach towels provided as well as life jackets. Many games and toys available for use. We are planning on staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellye M.

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

Great for groups

We had a great time at this place! Loved all the amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

glenn b.

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

Family vacation

Wonderful place ! Owner great to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leonard T.

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

Family reunion

Everyone had a great time. I would recommend this lake house. Owner is great to work with
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia T.

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

Fishing trip with friends

We absolutely loved the beautiful property. The owner Tracey was so helpful always available. The location was wonderful and the home was prefect for our group of 5 and would also be prefect for a large family. Thank you we will definitely be back!❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing property and wonderful host!

The house and property are amazing! Idle Days is perfect for a lake getaway. The property has all the amenities you need for your stay. Tracey is an amazing host! She was very communicative and made sure we had everything we needed. I definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

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

Great place, super nice.

This was a great place to stay. This house and manager/owner has been our favorite place we have stayed at on smith lake. The dock was amazing easy to get into and plenty of room for our 23’ boat. House was well stocked and floor plan was amazing as every bedroom had it own bathroom. Don’t hesitate to stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Pat V.

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

Perfect home on a lake

It was a perfect place for our sibling trip. We all loved it. Perfect home for a large family. Beautiful surroundings. Stocked so well and so completely.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P., Athens, AL

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

Great Family Get Together

The house was great and the owners had provided just about everything one would want at the lake. Kayaks, beach towels, life jackets, deck chairs, screened porch, and much more. And the kitchen was stocked better than any I've encountered on our vacation stays. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Wonderful lake view

Nice home, very welcoming, beds very comfortable. Three refrigerators made it easy for the 4 couple to keep all beverages and food secure.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Slice of heaven

Tracey was an awesome host, easy to get in touch with, and very helpful. The house was very clean, had any kitchen appliance you could think of, and was well stocked. There is abundance of beach towels also which was nice. Would highly recommend this home!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W.

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

Sweet home away from home!

Everything was as described, and Tracey was very easy to work with. The kitchen is equipped with anything you could possibly imagine, lots of extra towels and bedding. We did not utilize any of the water toy choices. Some of our family members had some in a nearby home, but the view sure is lovely! All of the chirping crickets and toads at night is very soothing to sleep with!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Sibling Vaca

House is amazing. Best stocked rental I’ve seen. Host was great and checked in to see if we needed anything. The dock is the perfect spot to spend the afternoon and the screened in porch is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carmen D.

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

Celebrated Dad's 70th Birthday by the Lake

My family of 11 traveled from two states to celebrate our dad's 70th birthday. We had all of the family (from age 3 months to 70 years old) in one house, eating all meals and spending time fishing from the dock behind the house. We had all of the things we could possibly need within the house and more. It was well stocked and really clean. The host was really responsive to any of the things we needed and was a joy to work with for the rental process. We would definitely stay there again if we had a chance.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan R.

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

Family Lake Trip August 2022

The house was nice, very clean and well equipped (best we’ve see in a rental). We had everything we needed. The cove was quite and great for swimming. Beautiful view of the lake and sunrise! The owner was very responsive, helpful and quickly answered any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Demi S.

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

Great Get-a-way for family with small children

Grandparents & 3 families with small children under 4 years old. The family enjoyed the beautiful setting and the grandkids loved the swim pad along with their dads especially. All kids that went into the water had life jackets and had had swim lessons. The best memories for a bunch of cousins and the family. We have been before and we'll plan to return in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allana W., Huntsville, AL

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

Generous amenities and excellent gathering space.

This was a ladies’ weekend stay and the house provided an excellent centralized gathering space along with amenities galore! Plenty of towels, board games, pots, pans, blankets, pillows! You name it, the house has it. While the gathering spaces are lovely, there is also plenty of space for escaping the group and having quiet alone time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reggie B.

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

Idle Days was Perfect

Idle Days covered all the bases. It is located in Arley with easy access to a grocery store and a few restaurants. Duskin Point Marina is about ten minutes away by boat and is where we rented ours, making a day on the lake very convenient to our home and gas. Our home was very clean and incredibly well stocked. Sleeping arrangements were ideal for our family of eight adults and three grandchildren. We enjoyed a beautiful water view, slip for our boat and plenty of water toys, Lily Pad and life jackets. Idle Days is highly recommended. We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo Ann K.

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

Family Gathering

Our family of 9 needed a quiet getaway to relax and enjoy family time. Idle Days was the perfect place. The home was beautiful and spacious with lots of space to either get together or retreat away for some quiet time. The kitchen was by far one of the best stocked we’ve ever seen. Tracey was always available to answer any questions and offer any pointers. I highly recommend this beautiful getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary N.

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

A good time was had by all.

We booked this trips as a bonding trip for 3 families, and could not have been happier with our stay. Tracey was an excellent host. She provided all the information ahead of time and was very accommodating. There was a slight maintenance issue that was handled efficiently with lots of communication. The house was stocked with everything we needed, and we did a good bit of cooking inside and on the grill. The kayaks and water mat were such a fun bonus the kids. The deck was fantastic for lazing around. So many spots to enjoy. We have already booked a stay with her again in August. We can’t wait to be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katy C.

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

Wonderful!

This was the best experience I have had through VRBO. Our hostess Tracey was amazing. She responded promptly to any questions we had. The house was stocked with all the cooking items you would ever need. There were even some stable spices there. There were plenty of towels, etc. The house was great. Nicely updated kitchen and bathrooms. The beds were all very comfortable. The owner manual for the house had all the information you needed regarding checking in and out. I would highly recommend this house if you have a large group. We had 12 people and every one had a bed to sleep in. The location was perfect. It only took about 15-20 minutes to get to the nearest convenient/ grocery store and the Dollar General. I cannot say enough about how wonderful Tracy was from beginning of our reservation to our checkout.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart H.

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

Family Fall Break At the Lake

This is the third time we have stayed at Idle Days and it feels like coming home. The house is immaculate and tastefully decorated and accommodated our family of 10 which included a baby, a toddler, 2 teenagers and 3 couples with ease. Everyone had space. The views from this house are unreal! The paddle boards were a nice addition, along with kayaks and Lilly pad. We brought our boat, and when not fishing hung around the dock most of the time. The owner is easy to contact and does everything possible to make the stay enjoyable. She has thought of everything—extra fridge for drinks, tons of board games for the kids, lots of life jackets, luxury bedding, and kitchen utensils galore! We have stayed at other rentals, but none compare to Idle Days. 5 stars! We just returned from our trip and are already trying to coordinate family plans for our next trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Tracey Gregorski

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Why they chose this property

Vacation Home

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English

Premier Host

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