SWEET HOMEAlaybama
Covered boathouse and green shoreline beside the calm waters of Lay Lake

SHELBY, ALABAMA · LAY LAKE

Sweet Home Alaybama

A little more lake. A lot less hurry.
Your own corner of a six-acre peninsula.

Book your lake escape on Airbnb, opens in a new tabBook on Vrbo (opens in a new tab)Bring your people. Bring your boat. Settle in.
1,000+ feet of shoreline. Endless ways to unwind.
9 guests4 bedrooms2 baths6 acres1,000+ ft of shoreline

THE GOOD KIND OF GETTING AWAY

Water on the horizon.
Room to reconnect.

A lakefront cottage with space for family, friends, and the dog, tucked onto a Lay Lake peninsula in Shelby, Alabama.

Spend the morning on the water, the afternoon by the pool, and the evening around a fire pit. With docks, decks, and patios to find your favorite spot, there’s no need to rush the day.

Take a look around
Wooden deck and outdoor seating overlooking the lake through leafy trees01 / LAKE DAYS

Launch. Explore. Repeat.

A private concrete boat ramp, two-slip boathouse, and multiple deep-water docks in a no-wake zone. More time out on the lake, less time getting there.

Hammock beneath a covered patio beside the outdoor swimming pool02 / SLOW AFTERNOONS

Your out-of-office spot.

A dip in the pool. A quiet moment on the deck. A little fresh air and nowhere else you need to be. The pool is shared respectfully with the owners.

Lake cottage with an upper deck, covered patio, and outdoor loungers03 / THE COTTAGE

Come home to the lake.

Decks, patios, and a comfortable cottage made for slowing down together. Gather outside, then ease back in when the day is done.

Swimming pool with lounge chairs overlooking the lake through the trees

MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME

Lake-house living.
All together.

Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and room for nine. A kitchen for easy meals, comfortable places to gather, and outdoor spaces that make it hard to head inside.

  • Entire cottage
  • Kitchen & Wi-Fi
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fenced yard & deck gates
  • Pool & lake views
  • Fire pits, decks & patios
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FOR THE BOAT PEOPLE

Less hauling.
More lake.

Bring your fishing crew or plan an easy day on Lay Lake. There’s room for 3–4 boats in the water, with two covered slips, plus parking for four trucks with trailers.

  • Private concrete launch ramp
  • Power at the boathouse and dock
  • Multiple deep-water docks · no-wake zone

Need both slips? Mention it before your visit so the pontoon can be moved.

YOUR LAKE DAYS START HERE

Find your moment
on the water.

Choose your dates and see current availability, rates, and booking details on Airbnb or Vrbo. Reservations are handled securely by the booking platform.

Online booking is currently through Airbnb and Vrbo—not directly on this website.

For direct booking inquiries, email sweethomealaybama@gmail.com.

Let’s find your lake days.

For the most up-to-date calendar, check your dates on the listing. We don’t display unverified availability here.

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No dates are held until your booking is confirmed.

A FEW THINGS TO KNOW

A warm welcome.
No surprises.

Have a question or a direct booking inquiry? Message the host through the Airbnb or Vrbo listing, or email sweethomealaybama@gmail.com.

Is the pool private?

The pool is shared respectfully with the owners and is not heated.

Can we bring our dog?

The home is pet-friendly, with a fenced yard and deck gates. Review the current pet rules on the booking platform before reserving. Three English Labradors live on the property in a separate fenced area; you may occasionally see or hear them.

What should boaters know?

The property has a private concrete ramp, two-slip boathouse, and multiple docks in a deep-water, no-wake zone. There is room for 3–4 boats, with two covered, plus parking for four trucks with trailers. If you’d like both boat slips, let the host know in advance so the pontoon can be moved.

How does check-in work?

The hosts meet guests at check-in for a tour of the property. Arrange your arrival through your booking platform.

Where is Sweet Home Alaybama?

On a six-acre peninsula on Lay Lake in Shelby, Alabama. Your booking platform provides arrival and location details for your stay.

Where do I see dates and book?

Use the live Airbnb or Vrbo listing to check available dates, current rates, fees, policies, and reservation details. The booking platform is the source of truth; this website does not show a synchronized calendar.

SWEET HOME ALAYBAMA

See you by the water.

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