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Smith Lake Brushy Creek Lake house

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Fitness facility
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 15381 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Smith Lake Brushy Creek Lake house

“Time Out Of Mind” is on Lewis Smith Lake nestled in Bankhead Forrest, located between Addison and Arley in Winston County, Alabama. 2 hours from Birmingham or 3 hours from Memphis or 4 hours from Atlanta.

The house has been rented for family reunions, romantic getaways, small group retreats, fishing tournaments, weddings, and much more! The house can accommodate large families or single renters.

Information about the home:
• Comfortably sleeps 13 – 15 in five Bedrooms:
o 2 x King
o 2 X Queen
o 1 Bedroom with 1 Full Bed and 3 Twin Bunk Beds
o There are also 2 fold-down futons that can sleep little people
o Plenty of room in bedrooms to set up portable cribs.
• 4 Bathrooms
• 2 Kitchens
• A wonderful screened in porch and decks on 3 floors overlooking beautiful Smith Lake
• Three large, open living spaces
• 3 Wall-mounted Flat screen TV’s with full surround sound
• Full size pool table
• Boat Dock with an extra slip for your water toy. Boat launch access in the neighborhood. A gravel ramp may require 4WD
• Since this is our “home away from home”, it is fully furnished and has all the amenities you could possibly need.

WIFI: The house does have high speed WIFI.

Note: Quite a bit of the decorating and landscape in the pictures has changed since these pictures were taken. We are currently refreshing the decor.

The following lake necessities are normally available, however not guaranteed:
Variety of life jackets
Water floats / noodles
Chairs for the dock

Reserve your "Time Out of Mind" today!

o NO Smoking!

Pets are permitted for a nominal fee ($75).



Keywords: lake house, smith Lake, Arley, Birmingham, Memphis

Property manager

Erik L Naumann

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing 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 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,100 square feet

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  • Washer
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Brushy Creek Lake House Time Out Mind Arley
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About the area

Map
Arley, AL

What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min walk
  • Tiger Field - 11 min drive
  • Houston Historic Jail - 18 min drive
  • Cullman Downtown Commercial Historic District - 45 min drive
  • Smith Lake Park - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chef Troy's Talk of the Town - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Arley Coffee Shop - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La Plaza Bonita Mexican Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪John's Bar-B-Que Addison - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Smith's Bar-B-Q - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Smith Lake Brushy Creek Lake house pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Smith Lake Brushy Creek Lake house?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Smith Lake Brushy Creek Lake house?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Smith Lake Brushy Creek Lake house located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Lewis Smith Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Tiger Field and Houston Historic Jail. Dowling Memorial Park and Clarkson Covered Bridge are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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Smith Lake Brushy Creek Lake house Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wanda B.

Very nice place
We had a great time..
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Callie C.

Perfect Lake Getaway
This is our third time staying at this Smith Lake house. It's a wonderful retreat with enough space for my extended family to gather. We love the peacefulness of the location, the screened porch, and the game room. This house has everything we need, and we look forward to going back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Very Peaceful Stay
Location is very peaceful! House is very well stocked with kitchen essentials! Had to contact owner and she was very quick with responding!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Fam vacation
Enjoyed our stay. The house was plenty big enough For twelve people.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

Our family of 14 enjoyed our stay at Time out of Mind. It was quiet and peaceful.
The location on the Smith Lake was a great place for our kids to learn to wake board . The house was perfect for our family... Loved it!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

Alissa G.

Quiet lakefront getaway
Great property and a nice weekend getaway with family. Quiet part of lake, enjoyed smores by the firepit and swimming off the dock. Plenty of room for everyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Donald W.

A great place to stay. Great location.
We've stayed here several years in a row. Great place to stay. We've enjoyed it everytime! Great to work with. Quick responses with any questions about the property. Always a great experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

Christmas Getaway
This is the first time my family have participated in a destination Christmas and I must say we really enjoyed the home and accommodations. Everything was wonderful and the home was absolutely beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcus K.

amazing lake cabin
Super clean, very spacious. Owner responded quicky to all questions
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Donald W.

This house provides a wonderful place to vacation. We had a great time and highly recommend it!
The house has a great layout and excellent location. The house is very well furnished. The lake access is wonderful and that part of the lake provides a lot of privacy and gives a lot of area for playing in the lake off the dock. We enjoyed our time and look forward to coming back next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Fantastic stay
Loved our time on Smith Lake. Erik was very responsive to the couple minor issues we had and the property as a whole was exactly as advertised. We had plenty of room for our group of 15 and the location on the lake was quiet and secluded! Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donald W.

Such a great place for family to gather and relax.
The house is well supplied with all linens and kitchen needs. Two kitchens is great for a large family! The lake is in a quieter area and the dock area is fun for the kids and adults. Great place to get away and relax! Owner is very helpful and responsive to any questions.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslie P.

Loved IT!
We enjoyed our long weekend at Brushy Creek. The house was beautiful. The owner was very attentive and easy to reach when we had a question.. The location is perfect and quiet. We will definitly be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

Great vacation
The place is nice . It could definitely need a good cleaning . The price ia reasonable amd it has a pool table! The views are nice from balcony. The dock and water are nice. We had a great time and the owners were very easy with. We had no problems. We loved the pool table and the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Callie C.

Perfect Lake Retreat
Lovely property with awesome dock, great game room, beautiful landscaping, big deck and screened in porch. This house has everything you need. We roasted marshmallows at the fire pit, swam, boated, and played games. The owner is so accommodating and responsive. He helped us with all our requests. We’ll definitely rent this house again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aisha C., Birmingham

Christmas On The Lake
We had an amazing Christmas in this home. There was plenty of room with everything we needed. This was like our home away from home. The view of the lake was really nice on Christmas morning. I have to say that the owners were very helpful and nice. We would love to return to this exact lake home for another vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Belle M.

Holiday Getaway
Time Out of Mind is very remote; and once off the main road, it’s very rough with potholes. BUT you arrive at a house that sits on the bank of the MOST picturesque little creek you could ever imagine. Even in winter we enjoyed the kayaks. Restaurants are few and far between, so be prepared; and you’ll probably want to bring your own favorite cookware. Also, bring your favorite family games, and you can truly put “time out of mind”.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

paul R.

Awesome house, setup, town, and week!!!
First, the owner is very accommodating to every question and need. He brought an entire family from Mississippi and Louisiana and there were no complaints. The neighborhood was quiet, the lake was beautiful, water was perfect, and we also enjoyed a day of hiking. We cooked meals every night and played card games at the large table in the kitchen. Highly recommend this house!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

Great house for large family or a couple friends
Owner was nice and helpful. House was great and the lake was quiet and peaceful. The house was in upper smaller channel with not much boat traffic. House is in a great neighborhood with nice neighbors. Only wish the county would keep up the public road. Neighbor hood road was in good shape but county road was terrible. We will look at this house next trip to smith lake.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Mel H., Caledonia, MS

Church Staff retreat
This is a great house and everything it is advertised to be. The only negative is that the water had a bad sulfur smell and taste. It started clearing up after about 24 hours but was very unpleasant until then. Other than that, it was good value. We enjoyed our stay and the owner was easy to deal with. He checked on us while we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Michael Diana H., Courtland

Absolutely Wonderful!
Very beautiful and accommodating place on the lake. We spent my husband’s 40th birthday there with a few friends and family. It’s very spacious and the house comfortably fit all 15 of us. It’s almost like having 2 houses in 1, with access to a kitchen and living room area, located in the very bottom floor and the middle floor.The fire pit was great, the kids loved making s’mores. The kids enjoyed fishing off the dock and swimming. The kids also loved the room with several bunks & hung out there. The owners answered all of our questions while we were there, with an immediate response and very helpful. We would definitely love to stay there again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Loly L.

Perfect for a family with children. The owner was easy to get ahold of.
Beautiful home but it could be a little bit cleaner. Floors, tables and bathrooms could have been a bit cleaner lots of dust and sticky areas. No ice maker and the basement kitchen refrigerator and ice maker had mold. Listing should say that guests need to bring kitchen soap and toilet paper so that guests are better prepared.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Traci H.

Best of the best!
Our group rents on smith lake all the time and this house is my favorite for many reasons! Great location- less traffic on the water, beautiful around the house and not a bad walk to the water. House itself- fully stocked linens closet that accommodates extras and makes you comfortable, all bedrooms were wonderful, 2 full kitchens, screened in porch!!! Stocked kitchen, air conditioning for each floor that worked perfectly, huge dining table that we were used nightly, pool table, beautiful view. Owners- super easy to deal with. We will def be back to this one!!! Bonus-Plus, we rented jet skis & pontoon from Bum Jett Ski Rentals- they delivered to nearest boat ramp which was in our neighborhood!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa & George K., Jupiter, Florida

Home sweet home!
I have stayed at "Time out of Mind" on two separate occasions. Each time we were a housefull of 14-15 guests. There were plenty of comfortable places to sleep, my favorite of course being the master suite, with a very comfortable king size bed, flat screen TV, and large bathtub! One family enjoyed having their privacy in the apt on the ground floor. We all enjoyed the scenery. The lake is beautiful. We loved relaxing on the dock and the kids enjoyed jumping in into the water from the swing. We cooked 6 nites out of 7 and there was more than sufficient equipment to use as well as drinking glasses! The dining room table was large enough for us to all sit down for a meal as well as to play games at night. The owner, Eric, was a pleasure to work with. I recommend you experience "Time out of Mind" for yourself! When you arrive, you will say "Home Sweet Home!"

8/10 Good

Justin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quite and Relaxing Retreat
You can not find a better location and setting for a relaxing get away. The neighborhood is remote and supremely quite, perfect for enjoying nature and escaping the busy world. Our group had a blast! Full Pros/Cons list below! Pros: -Neighborhood -Perfect lake setting -Comfortable beds and linens -Strong wifi. It must have been updated since the listing description because we had 10+ devices connected and had no problem streaming -Multiple living spaces with plenty of TVs -Large kitchen/dining area -Nice neighbors -Spacious bedrooms -Owner is great to communicate with Cons: -Grimy. The really important stuff (showers, sheets, toilets, etc.) were super clean but everything else is only what I can describe as grimy. It's in need of a deep cleaning. We were a church group of mostly teens so it didn't bother us too much. -There were no trash bags and only 1 roll (or 1/2 roll) of TP in the bathrooms. Plan to bring your own -Sulfur smell in the water. This was at most a minor inconvenience, but it is something to note. Overall, I would stay here again for the same type trip we did and feel that the pros far outweighed the cons.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021