Family-friendly vacation rentals in Lay Lake

Renovated Calera Farmhouse Home!

Enjoy a peaceful stay in this renovated shiplap farmhouse home located in downtown Calera, less than 10mins from I-65 interstate. Convenient to the local amenities, shops & restaurants and also the nearby towns Montevallo, Alabaster, Pelham, Columbiana, Jamison & Thorsby. So many local attractions to experience just minutes away such as the Calera Eagles Football & Baseball games, brand new tennis and pickleball courts, Disc Golf courses, Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, North Pole Express...

Waterfront Lay Lake Retreat w/ Dock & 3 Piers!

Sitting on the shores of the Lay Lake, this Shelby vacation rental makes for an ideal waterfront retreat! The interior boasts 4 private bedrooms, 4 baths, a sleeping loft and a bright living room. Spend time outdoors relaxing on the spacious deck as you dine at the patio table or soak up the sun on a chaise down by the water. For more outdoor adventure, take a hike through Oak Mountain State Park, descend into the DeSoto Caverns or take a day trip and drive the 50 miles to explore Birmingham!

Forest Park Cottage on the Green

*Beautiful Forest Park home with a view of the public golf course from the huge front porch. *Walkable neighborhood to restaurants. centrally located between Lakeview and Avondale, downtown and UAB Hospital. *Walk everywhere! Restaurants around the corner, grocery down the street and a public golf course across the street. *Dog friendly with a fenced yard. Only dogs, no other animal allowed. *Please have a picture of YOU today so I can identify you. No pictures of babies or pets etc.

Magnolia Meadows

Welcome to our charming, fenced-in home away from home, just 2 miles from the Shelby Co. Courthouse. Offered as a 3/2 with the option to rent the upstairs with an additional 2 BR/1 Bath. Centrally located, we’re only 15 minutes from major interstates and 10 minutes from Lay Lake, wedding venues, vineyards, and the Shelby County Arts Council/Concert Hall. Whether you’re here for business, a special event, or a relaxing getaway, our home offers comfort and convenience in a prime location.

The Cottage - 2 miles to I-65

The Cottage is one of 4 rentals offered by Green Pastures Getaways. The Cottage is on the top of a hill overlooking a beautiful 32 acre property of pastures with a flock of Kathdin sheep and other animals. The Cottage has an open floor plan with a full kitchen and laundry room. From the time you arrive until the time you leave, you'll be inspired and wishing your stay had been longer. The spaces are filled with lots of antiques, beautiful art (for sale) and lots of unique items.

The Goat Farm Getaway at South of Sanity Farms

Enjoy a peaceful night away from the busyness of life on our farm. Our 34' camper has 1 bedroom with a queen size bed, full bath, full kitchen, living area with a loveseat and a futon that folds to a full size bed, table that seats 4, a TV and dvd player. With your own deck facing west towards the pond you can enjoy beautiful sunsets and the sounds of our animals around you. Please note that there is no wifi or cable tv in the getaway. So far everyone has had good cell signal.

Sunsets on the Porch - Cute BHAM Bungelow!

Cute bungelow with a great screened in porch offering the best sunsets in Birmingham! Clean and comfy with high quality bedding! Much better than your standard hotel room! Full kitchen (stocked with the essentials), washer and dryer, dining room (great for working on your laptop), full bathroom with shower/tub, and bedroom which also has patio access to overlook the valley! Sorry, we do not allow smoking, either inside the condo or outside on the patios.

Eagles Nest on Lay Lake: Firepit & Stunning Views

Lake Season is Calling at Eagles Nest on Lay Lake! Stay at this one-of-a-kind 3BR, 2.5BA octagon lakefront home sleeping 12 with 102' of private shoreline, dock, kayaks, paddleboard, outdoor kitchen, and lakeside firepit. Perfect for spring break, summer lake weeks, fall weekends, weddings, or girls/golf trips. Swim, boat, float, fish, and unwind with panoramic sunset views, hammocks, and space to gather. Summer dates are filling fast. Book Today!

Cute & Cozy Crestwood Tiny House

Welcome to our cozy Crestwood micro cottage! This adorable mini dwelling is set up like a studio apartment with a fully equipped kitchen, surprisingly spacious bathroom, and cozy sleeping nook with a queen sized bed. Located in the heart of one of Birmingham's best neighborhoods, the cottage is a peaceful retreat just minutes away from restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, and parks. Roku SmartTV includes free access to Netflix and Peacock.

Cozy, beachy vibe in Hoover!

Keep it simple at this newly-renovated peaceful and centrally-located basement apartment. 3 miles from Hoover Met, 5 miles to Oak Mtn. Park, 20 min to downtown BHM or UAB. This perfect getaway has many highlights like: a fully stocked regular-sized kitchen, W/D in walk-in closet, plenty of storage, large shower, two queen size beds (one regular, one sofa bed), and areas to dine-in or dine-out on the patio. No local rentals allowed.

Perrydise Lakehouse w Pool, Hot Tub & Sunset Views

Escape to this private Lay Lake retreat! Spacious 4-bed, 3-bath home with pool, hot tub, dock, boat ramp, and firepit. Relax on the deck with sunset views, enjoy family fun in the water, and take advantage of included water toys. Fully equipped kitchen and open living areas make it perfect for family getaways or friends’ retreats — your ultimate lakefront escape!

YURT 2 Logan Martin Lake-Clear CreekCoveRV Resort

Private bedroom with 2 twin beds, loft w/1 full mattress & 1 queen mattress. Sleeper sofa in living area. Kitchen w/granite countertop, microwave. Bath w/shower. Located within Clear Creek Cove RV Resort: lake, beach, boat ramp Logan Martin Lake. Must be 25 or older to rent. NO parties, loud music or lewd behavior. Respect the RV community. Must be 25 to rent.