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Hawks Hideaway on Lay Lake: Amazing Views, Hot Tub, Dock + Boathouse w/ 2 slips

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A hot tub with a view of a body of water and a covered outdoor seating area.
A hot tub with a digital screen displaying a show, situated in a wooden structure with a view of a lake.
A two-story wooden cabin with a balcony and a staircase leading to the upper level.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a wooden table and bar stools.
A spacious living area with a wooden floor, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a bar area.

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3 bedrooms3 bathrooms177 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Shelby, AL
  • Place, Lay Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Beeswax Creek Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Oak Meadow Park
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the area

Shelby

A family-friendly stay in Shelby awaits you at this holiday home. You'll be 13.4 km (8.3 mi) from Beeswax Creek Park and 17.1 km (10.6 mi) from Shelby County Historic Museum. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 3 bathrooms, a patio and a living room. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A dining area, a Smart TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a games room, a garden and gas grills. Other amenities include a hot tub and laundry facilities. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Shelby holiday home include Oak Meadow Park and Wilsonville Town Hall.

What's nearby

  • Lay Lake - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Beeswax Creek Park - 11 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Wilsonville Town Hall - 18 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Oak Meadow Park - 18 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Columbiana City Park - 19 min drive - 21.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Kozy Corner - ‬54 min drive
  • ‪V J's Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Arrington - ‬62 min drive
  • ‪Founders Pub - ‬62 min drive
  • ‪Wolves Den - ‬54 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hawks Hideaway on Lay Lake: Amazing Views, Hot Tub, Dock + Boathouse w/ 2 slips

Welcome to Hawks Hideaway - your own private waterfront retreat on beautiful Lay Lake! Great for family gatherings, weekend getaways, fishing tournaments, holidays by the lake - you name it!

Hawks Hideaway offers plenty of room for your group to spread out while still providing comfortable and cosy spaces to gather together. With 3 bedrooms, 11 people can sleep comfortably (and we offer air mattress options if needed/requested). Three full bathrooms means less time waiting around when the whole group is getting ready for the day, or night!


This elevated lake house is everything you need for an unforgettable lake getaway. With beautiful views all around the property - especially from the new hot tub - direct waterfront access, a private dock, covered two-slip boathouse, multiple indoor and outdoor gathering spaces with smart TVs, Adirondaks around a gas fire pit on a huge top deck, gorgeous lake views, and ALL the comforts of home: it’s the perfect destination for your entire group!


THE SPACES

*THE MAIN LEVEL features 2 of the 3 bedrooms and bathrooms, along with multiple gathering spaces (indoor + outdoor), and an open kitchen, dining, and living area designed for entertaining.

Prepare meals and host in the updated kitchen with all new appliances, and gather to dine inside or outside together at one of four dining areas available.

Unwind in the large living room around 3 different Smart TVs and a custom-built bar with drink fridge (BYOB), storage, and large counter - perfect for Saturday and Sunday game days, holidays, and all the other lake days!

The living room and sunroom are great places to unwind + recharge, or gear up for big game days and root on your favourite team! Make this entire experience everything you want it to be!

When you’re ready for fresh air, or to really relax, head out to the top deck with a drink and light up the gas fire pit for a tree-top, lake view experience you won’t forget! 


main level:

✧Primary bedroom w/ king bed, large closet, lake-views, + ensuite with walk-in luxurious rainfall shower
✧Guest bedroom w/ king bed
✧Guest/hallway bathroom with walk-in luxurious rainfall shower
✧Kitchen
✧Dining room
✧Living room with queen sleeper sofa, custom bar, and 3 smart TVs
✧Sunroom w/ dining space, sitting area, and panoramic views of the waterfront property and Lay Lake
✧Large deck with Adirondack chairs, gas fire pit, and pub table



*THE LOWER LEVEL features a den/living area with sleeper sofa and a separate bunk room with gaming area! This creates especially useful gathering spaces for families travelling with children, multiple couples, or groups who simply want a little extra room to spread out, while the patio terrace access and lakeside views extends the outdoor entertainment space and creates a cosy area to unwind from the day.

The patio terrace features a 5-7 person hot tub which overlooks the lake and an outdoor Smart TV. There's also a dining area and a Blackstone griddle for all the entertaining possibilities!

lower level:

✧Bunk room w/ queen + twin XL bed
✧Gaming area with foosball, board games, and Smart TV (you're welcome to bring your own gaming consoles)
✧Full bathroom w/ walk-in shower and laundry area
✧Den/family room with queen sleeper sofa, Smart TV, access to patio terrace and gorgeous lake views
✧Patio terrace overlooking the yard and lake, with dining space, Blackstone griddle, outdoor Smart TV, and amazing 5-7 person hot tub.



THE OUTSIDE: Dock, Top Deck, Patio Terrace

The real attraction begins when you step outside, because some of the best memories happen here!

Hawks Hideaway sits directly on Lay Lake with over 90 feet of waterfront access and seawall, giving you and your group space to experience one of Alabama’s favourite recreational lakes. Dockside access for swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking, boating, fishing, or just floating around off the dock!
Bring your fishing gear, spend the afternoon on the water, or simply hang out and enjoy lake life, sights and sounds. Don't forget your binoculars - the egrets, herons, eagles, and osprey are amazing to watch!

In the evening, settle into the warm and bubbly hot tub as your favourite teams play or favourite show airs on the outdoor SmartTV, and take in the lake with a night-view that beats all others! The patio dining space and Blackstone griddle are just several feet away on the terrace. The Adirondack chairs on the top deck are also beckoning - gather around the large gas fire pit with your favourite people and feel like you’re in the trees with the best lake side view. It’s the perfect place to relax with a drink, tell stories, watch the sky change over the lake, and plan tomorrow’s adventures.





WHY YOU’LL LOVE HAWKS HIDEAWAY

✓ Direct Lay Lake waterfront + access
✓ 3 bedrooms + 3 full bathrooms
✓ Hot tub w/ outdoor SmartTV
✓Game days
✓ Two separate living areas
✓ Large patio area w/ dining space + Blackstone griddle
✓Holidays
✓ Lake-view sunroom w/ dining space + sitting area (and AC/Heat!)
✓ Fully updated kitchen w/ new appliances + large eat-in island (great for entertaining!)
✓ Open-concept kitchen, dining, living + bar
✓ Large deck, gas fire pit + Adirondack seating
✓ Private dock (swimmable + fishable!)
✓ Covered two-slip boathouse w/ lifts + power (BYOBoat)
✓ 6 SmartTVs throughout the house
✓ Beautiful sunsets + sunrises over the lake and mountain-side views (not just houses across the slew/river!)
✓ Plenty of space for families and groups
✓ Many memories waiting to be made! 





PERFECT FOR A LAKE GETAWAY - a weekend, a week, or longer!

There’s no shortage of ways to enjoy your stay, and sometimes the best lake holiday is the one without a schedule.

But if you’re looking for more to do - we’re super close to historic Columbiana, Wilsonville, and Childersburg (they all have cute city centre areas to explore)! 


We’re also close to other parks, golf courses, and museums, and from these larger cities: 

~40-60 miles to Birmingham (depending on the way you go, and where you’re going)

~46 miles to Talladega
~62 miles to Montgomery

~85 miles to Tuscaloosa
~110 miles to Auburn





**Bringing Your Own Boat?
We love hosting guests who want to experience Lay Lake from the water. Ask us about bringing your own boat and available boat accommodation + recommendations when booking.

**Interested in a longer stay? We can accommodate that!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the marina
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Other detailed checkout instructions provided upon booking :)
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

If planning to swim in the lake AND use the hot tub, PLEASE BRING TWO or MORE SWIMSUITS! Do not wear your lake swimming costume/trunks into the hot tub.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lb per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Reach out for more information about events!

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Reach out for more information about events!
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20. Note from host: Reach out for more information about events! Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Does Hawks Hideaway on Lay Lake: Amazing Views, Hot Tub, Dock + Boathouse w/ 2 slips have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

What makes Hawks Hideaway on Lay Lake: Amazing Views, Hot Tub, Dock + Boathouse w/ 2 slips a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and private patios help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Hawks Hideaway on Lay Lake: Amazing Views, Hot Tub, Dock + Boathouse w/ 2 slips.

Is Hawks Hideaway on Lay Lake: Amazing Views, Hot Tub, Dock + Boathouse w/ 2 slips family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade, laundry facilities and a gas grill, it's no surprise that Hawks Hideaway on Lay Lake: Amazing Views, Hot Tub, Dock + Boathouse w/ 2 slips is a hit with families.

Is there a private hot tub at Hawks Hideaway on Lay Lake: Amazing Views, Hot Tub, Dock + Boathouse w/ 2 slips?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hawks Hideaway on Lay Lake: Amazing Views, Hot Tub, Dock + Boathouse w/ 2 slips?

No, Hawks Hideaway on Lay Lake: Amazing Views, Hot Tub, Dock + Boathouse w/ 2 slips does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hawks Hideaway on Lay Lake: Amazing Views, Hot Tub, Dock + Boathouse w/ 2 slips?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at Hawks Hideaway on Lay Lake: Amazing Views, Hot Tub, Dock + Boathouse w/ 2 slips?

There is a golf course next to Hawks Hideaway on Lay Lake: Amazing Views, Hot Tub, Dock + Boathouse w/ 2 slips.

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