Title: Emma's View On Lay Lake<br>SUMMERTIME ON LAY LAKE IS THE BEST!!☀️ - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca
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# Emma's View On Lay Lake
SUMMERTIME ON LAY LAKE IS THE BEST!!☀️
Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio
- Overview
- Amenities
- Policies
- Location
This lakefront property offers a serene retreat with one of the best views on the lake. Unwind at the water's edge, enjoy making s'mores, and take advantage of your own boat launch and parking pad.
10
Exceptional
### Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
## Popular amenities
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- Dryer
- Washer
- Kitchen
- Barbecue grill
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## About this property
### Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
### Emma's View On Lay Lake
SUMMERTIME ON LAY LAKE IS THE BEST!!☀️
Lakefront property with one of the best views on the lake!! This is a 2 bedroom, 1 bath with a large open floor plan. You will have your own boat launch and parking pad. Also, you can enjoy sitting at the waters edge while making s'mores!!
Security cameras around perimeter of property. No sound. Security cameras are very visible.
## Property amenities
### Beach
- Beach loungers
### Internet
- Available in the house: WiFi
### Parking and transportation
- Parking on site
### Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Ice maker
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Stovetop
- Toaster
### Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
### Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
### Living spaces
- Living room
- Separate dining area
### Entertainment
- Games
- TV with cable/satellite channels
### Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
### Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
### Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
### Pets
- No pets allowed
### Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoking not allowed
### Location highlights
- Near the marina
- On a lake
- On the waterfront
### Things to do
- Kayak
- Water sports equipment
- Birdwatching nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
### Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Security system
- Fire extinguisher
- Deadbolt lock
### General
- Garden
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## Policies
### Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 22
### 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
### Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
### Rules
Angie xxx-xxx-xxxx
### Pets
Pets not allowed
Note from host: No exceptions
### 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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, 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
### Property is also known as
Emma's View On Lay Lake Shelby
Emma's View On Lay Lake Private vacation home
Emma's View On Lay Lake Private vacation home Shelby
## About the area
Shelby, AL
#### What's nearby
- Lay Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Ozan Winery and Cellars - 40 min drive - 33.9 km
- Oak Mountain State Park - 54 min drive - 51.0 km
- University of Montevallo - 56 min drive - 51.9 km
- Oak Mountain Amphitheatre - 59 min drive - 65.7 km
#### Restaurants
- V J's Restaurant - 5 min drive
- The Sandwich Shop - 15 min drive
- Vj's Restaurant and Bar - 5 min drive
- Red Lobster - 10 min drive
- Lay Port Marina - 15 min drive
## Frequently asked questions
### Is Emma's View On Lay Lake
SUMMERTIME ON LAY LAKE IS THE BEST!!☀️ pet-friendly?
> No, pets are not allowed at this property.
### What time is check-in at Emma's View On Lay Lake
SUMMERTIME ON LAY LAKE IS THE BEST!!☀️?
> Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
### What time is check-out at Emma's View On Lay Lake
SUMMERTIME ON LAY LAKE IS THE BEST!!☀️?
> Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
### Where is Emma's View On Lay Lake
SUMMERTIME ON LAY LAKE IS THE BEST!!☀️ located?
> Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Lay Lake and within 12 mi (20 km) of Magnolia Meadows Golf Course and Beeswax Creek Park. Shelby County Historic Museum is 12.4 mi (19.9 km) away.
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## Emma's View On Lay Lake
SUMMERTIME ON LAY LAKE IS THE BEST!!☀️ Reviews
10
### Exceptional
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8 - Good
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6 - Okay
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4 - Poor
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2 - Terrible
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### 10/10
Cleanliness
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Tony L.
Jun 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Cozy with a beautiful view
The place was just as described in the listing. Very comfortable and a wonderful view of Lay Lake
##### Tony L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Paige H.
Jun 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect getaway! I have stayed at Emma's View many times now, and will continue going back. It's a great place. Very comfortable and you will have everything you need! Highly recommend.
##### Paige H.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Justin W.
Mar 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Awesome place
One of the best, most up to date places we have stayed in.
##### Justin W.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Ian T.
Mar 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Perfect Getaway
Property, view, and hospitality were all 10/10!
##### Ian T.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Cherie S.
Nov 28, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Awesome place
Very clean, all of the cookware that I needed to cook Thanksgiving dinner was there, love the fire pit with the smores, very quiet and peaceful, will be back
##### Cherie S.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Mike P.
Feb 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### B.A.S.S. High School Open Tournament
This was a wonderful stay. Very clean and comfortable, great view and easy access to the lake. Property is very well maintained. Will definitely stay again when we are in the area.
##### Mike P.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Paige H.
Nov 14, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Wonderful weekend!
This is such a nice and peaceful cabin on the Lake. Definitely on our return list of places to go and get away for a couple of days.
##### Paige H.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Paige H.
Mar 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Top notch!
Perfect lake house for a restful weekend! Great hosts and the house is just lovely.
##### Paige H.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
### 10/10 Excellent
#### chad b.
Sep 21, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Fishing gettaway
Beautiful home with amazing views of the lake.
##### chad b.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Paige H.
Nov 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Always a great time
I've stayed at Emma's View multiple times now and it never disappoints. Beautiful cabin. Very well appointed. Beautiful views of the lake.
##### Paige H.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Cedric T.
Nov 12, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Perfect getaway for the weekend.
I was looking for a place to get away for the weekend after working crazy hours nonstop for three months. The guesthouse was a perfect place to relax and mentally recharged.
##### Cedric T.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Megan S.
May 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Relaxing Staycation
Host was great! We loved staying at Emma’s View. We will recommend friends to stay here. Very clean and fresh. The back porch and patio were are favorite spots. We had a relaxing lake staycation.
##### Megan S.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Paige H.
Aug 28, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Always Great!
This was my fourth stay and it's always great! This house is precious and perfectly appointed. We had a wonderful and relaxing girl's weekend!
##### Paige H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Glenda H.
May 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Guests from Chicago
Great place for relaxing. Location was great! Beds were comfortable & everything was easily accessible. Beautiful property. There was only one bathroom, which was a little inconvenient, but we managed
##### Glenda H.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
### 10/10 Excellent
#### susan l.
Nov 19, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Week at the beautiful Lay Lake
We have stayed here before and the property and hosts are wonderful. It is a beautiful home and the view is breathtaking! Everything is clean and fresh. Plan on coming again.
##### susan l.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Lisa T.
Jun 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Wonderful!
Everything was perfect. Couldn’t have had a better time!
##### Lisa T.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Torston E.
May 14, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Second Stay
This was our second time staying at Emma’s View and the second time was just as great of an experience as the first. From the home, to the views and the communication with property management team, always top notch. Absolutely the best place to stay for a Lay Lake vacation. This has quickly become one of our annual “must do” stays.
##### Torston E.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Paige H.
May 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Always A+++
I have stayed at Emma's View multiple times now, and look forward to each visit. It's a perfect weekend getaway. The view is beautiful and the house is just perfect. It is very well appointed and has everything you need for a cozy, comfortable stay. Angie is a great host and has made this home a perfect place to relax and getaway.
##### Paige H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Savannah W.
Oct 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Fisherman and wife
The house was just like the photos online. So clean and cozy, right on the water. Not much parking space, but we made it work. We will definitely be staying there in the future. Great place for fisherman and wife. 😁
##### Savannah W.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Shawn L.
Apr 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Very Nice and Clean
The property is very nice, has a great dock on a beautiful lake. This place was the perfect spot for a Talladega stay, a little bit of a drive, but not terribly far from the track , but far enough to be peaceful. The owner takes pride in the property and it shows. I will definitely rent this place again.
##### Shawn L.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
### 10/10 Excellent
#### vernon M.
Oct 19, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Fantastic view!!
The property was very clean and if you want to be on the water, you couldn’t pick a better spot!! The water views and landscape across the lake are spectacular. We lived on the deck with its comfy furniture! Could not have picked a better spot to relax and we’ll definitely be back.
##### vernon M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Jessica H.
Jun 6, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### A Lovely Lake Home
This lake house is so very lovely - fantastic attention to detail and a fantastic view. We've been lucky enough to stay at a lot of great lake homes in Alabama but I think this one just might be the prettiest yet!
##### Jessica H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Kristen T., Birmingham, AL
Jul 9, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Lakeside Retreat
Perfect in every way! You have the gift of hospitality and we felt right at home here! The setting, the decor, the layout, and your attention to detail made this such an inviting and memorable experience for our family. We can’t wait to come back!
##### Kristen T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Melanie S., Chicago area
Sep 26, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Lovely lake house
Perfect weekend accommodation while in area for a family event. The property was pristine and beautifully appointed. Host was gracious and accommodating. The lake itself was tranquil and exactly what we had hoped for. Highly recommend.
##### Melanie S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Rita W.
Nov 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
#### Excellent
Great experience. I was in the area for a conference and my husband brought the boat so he could fish. Our daughter was also able to come for a day/night. The house is just like the photos, clean and comfortable with a beautiful view. Area was peaceful and quite. Angie was a great host.
##### Rita W.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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