Title: Cute, cozy log cabin on beautiful Smith Lake, Arley AL (year round deep water) - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Cute, cozy log cabin on beautiful Smith Lake, Arley AL (year round deep water) Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Cute, cozy log cabin on beautiful Smith Lake, Arley AL (year round deep water) ![Outdoor dining - Cute, cozy log cabin on beautiful Smith Lake, Arley AL (year round deep water) (Arley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78560000/78550200/78550177/1e2a2e8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - Cute, cozy log cabin on beautiful Smith Lake, Arley AL (year round deep water) (Arley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78560000/78550200/78550177/5dd76753.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Cute, cozy log cabin on beautiful Smith Lake, Arley AL (year round deep water) (Arley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78560000/78550200/78550177/ace7328f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Cute, cozy log cabin on beautiful Smith Lake, Arley AL (year round deep water) (Arley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78560000/78550200/78550177/752cb706.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Cute, cozy log cabin on beautiful Smith Lake, Arley AL (year round deep water) (Arley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78560000/78550200/78550177/17ed69f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched on a hillside overlooking Rock Creek, this cabin offers a serene retreat with access to 100 ft+ deep water year-round. Enjoy fishing and swimming from the boat dock or take in the views from the steps leading down to it. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8900 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cute, cozy log cabin on beautiful Smith Lake, Arley AL (year round deep water) Cabin perched on the hillside overlooking the main channel.. Rock Creek. 100 ft+ deep water year round. Access to the water via a gravel road that circles around the hillside to the clearing below with available space for parking with easy access to the water for fishing and swimming. Also there are steps from the cabin down to the boat dock and swim deck, but like most places around here there are quit a few steps. There's around 100 steps Other things to note If you're bringing a boat and trailer there is plenty of space on the property to park (cleared pad on top of the hill). Swayback Bridge Public Boat Ramp is less than 3 miles from the cabin by car. You can see it from the cabin on the other side of the river. You are welcome to park your boat at my boat dock if you like. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - On a lake - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Water sports equipment ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 900 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21050000/21049600/21049521/b8e9f27b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Aubreys Lakewood Cabin -FREE DAY w Qualified Booking- Fishing, Football Friendly Eclectic - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 241 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-19&endDate=2026-02-20&selected=21049521&PinnedHotelID=21049521&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103580000/103575200/103575135/92e6d699.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 219 - BOATS AVLBLE! 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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules No access to loft area. No use of the UTV side-by-side that is parked in the driveway. Please put all trash in trash bags and place outside in trash cans before leaving. No lose trash. County sanitation will only pickup bagged trash. NO throwing trash out in the yard, bottles, cans ext. ### Pets Pets not 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, 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 ## About the area Located in Arley, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Crooked Creek Civil War Museum and The Lily Pond an Art Gallery & Tea Room are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include WildWater Cullman and Sportsman Lake Park. [Visit our Arley travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Arley.dx6343787) [View more Cabin rentals in Arley](https://www.expedia.ca/Arley-Cabins.d6343787-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.08227%2C-87.16357&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Cp3hz1CwYTwYi3tZ-P6zqf-1kiI=) Arley, AL ### What's nearby - ![Final resting place for Brother Joseph, who created the art that is known as Ave Maria Grotto.This is a cemetery of only monks in residence at St. Bernard Abbey. Ave Maria Grotto, in Cullman, Alabama, is a landscaped, 4-acre park in an old quarry on the grounds of St. Bernard Abbey, providing a garden setting for 125 miniature reproductions of some of the most famous religious structures of the world. It was added to the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage on February 24, 1976, and to the National Register of Historic Places on January 19, 1984. The stone and concrete models are the work of Brother Joseph Zoettl, a Benedictine monk of St. Bernard's Abbey, who devoted some 50 years to the project, the last three decades (1932 to 1961) almost without interruption. They incorporate discarded building supplies, bricks, marbles, tiles, pipes, sea shells, marbles, plastic animals, costume jewellery, toilet bowl floats and cold cream jars. Born in 1878 in the Kingdom of Bavaria, Brother Joseph was maimed in an accident that left him slightly hunched due to cervical kyphosis. He immigrated to the United States as a teenager, settling in northern Alabama. Soon afterward he began studying at the newly founded Benedictine monastery of St. Bernard, where he took his vows in 1897. Br. Joseph was not allowed to be ordained as a priest, due to the rule of the period that stated any man with a distracting disability could not be ordained a priest. He ran the monastery’s power plant and was, even by a monk's standards, a withdrawn, quiet man. Brother Joseph rarely left Alabama, where he died in 1961. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057735/f10f98ee-727f-4b65-a3db-5e860093e056.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ave Maria Grotto 50 min drive \- 62.2 km - ![Smith Lake at Unicoi State Park in Georgia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6124377/9bf2fa77-5d37-4abf-a9dc-07c70ed6ba5b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Smith Lake Park 53 min drive \- 43.0 km - Lewis Smith Lake 1 min walk \- 0.1 km - Stone Bridge Farms 55 min drive \- 68.1 km - Wallace State Community College 57 min drive \- 73.5 km ### Restaurants - La Plaza Bonita 8 min drive - Arley Coffee Shop 9 min drive - Middle Of Meek 9 min drive - hotdog hut 34 min drive - Ducan 18 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cute, cozy log cabin on beautiful Smith Lake, Arley AL (year round deep water) pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Cute, cozy log cabin on beautiful Smith Lake, Arley AL (year round deep water)? ### What time is check-out at Cute, cozy log cabin on beautiful Smith Lake, Arley AL (year round deep water)? ### Where is Cute, cozy log cabin on beautiful Smith Lake, Arley AL (year round deep water) located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cute, cozy log cabin on beautiful Smith Lake, Arley AL (year round deep water) Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 14 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natalie D. Apr 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend getaway We had a wonderful time. The location was great. ##### Natalie D. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ellen H. Mar 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful cozy cabin We celebrated a birthday and had a wonderful time exploring and spending time together! A very comfortable cabin in the woods . ##### Ellen H. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kay W. Nov 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thanksgiving stay We enjoyed the cabin and the views. We even saw some eagles over the water. It sits on the point overlooking the lake and the view was beautiful. ##### Kay W. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Graham H. Jun 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place on the Lake Everything was outstanding. The fishing off the dock, view from the porch was incredible. Cabin was beautiful and well equipped. We are looking forward to our next stay at the Cozy Cabin. ##### Graham H. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothy D. Jul 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Property / Accomodating Host My wife & I stayed here and it was a great experience. Very clean property with its own boat dock!!! The host was gracious enough to let us dock our boat before check-in time so we could enjoy the lake early. A+++ Host & Property. ##### Timothy D. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason S. Dec 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thanksgiving Vacation Cabin was nice and fully stocked with everything we needed during our stay. The view of the lake from the cabin is awesome. The gravel trail to the lake makes getting to the boat dock super simple. It was very convenient being able to use the boat dock. ##### Jason S. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zach H. Aug 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Phenomenal It was a beautiful cabin with a great dock and an amazing view. ##### Zach H. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Drew H. May 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Post Semester Vacation My college buddies and I got to stay for 3 nights and we could not be more pleased. While this cabin is so affordable, it also offers everything you need when renting a house, especially on the lake. Leading up to the stay, Tom was really quick to respond to answer any questions we had (a lot). The Swayback Bridge boat ramp is only a 5 or so minute drive and a 30 second boat drive, which was very ideal. We will hopefully be coming back soon. ##### Drew H. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly M. Aug 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great Cabin. Loved every minute of staying there ##### Kelly M. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greg R. Sep 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Perfect place for a weekend getaway!! Coffee in the morning on the deck and dinner in the evening. Quite and peaceful. ##### Greg R. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beth N. Jun 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short satybut loads of fun! Perfect getaway for the family! ##### Beth N. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brad B. Oct 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Serenity and Views! Nice smaller cabin away from busy boat traffic. Stayed 2 years in a row for July fourth week and will be back! ##### Brad B. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jun 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome time Everything was perfect. Could not have been an easiest booking and check in process. Beautiful view exactly as it appears in pictures. Communication with host was great. Definitely would go there again. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela S. Aug 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great weekend The cabin is perfectly appointed and very cozy. The owner was a wonderful host. ##### Angela S. 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