INFORMATION

We want you to have all the information you need to have the vacation of a lifetime and to help you plan your trip. If you have any further questions not covered by the info below, please feel free to email us at [email protected].

Booking Info

First Payment: 50% Due up front.

Second Payment: 50% Due 30 days before arrival.

Security Deposit: $500 hold placed 2 days before arrival and released within 7 days of departure.

Cancellation Policy: Guest receives 97% of amount paid if cancellation occurs at least 30 days before arrival. No refunds within 30 of arrival.

Travel Insurance: Optional. Provided by 3rd Party and offered during booking process.

Location

The Mallards Nest is conveniently located in the Spring Creek area of Lay Lake.

Address: 143 Merrell Drive, Shelby, AL 35143

Amenities

House Rules

8 Guests Maximum

No Pets

No Smoking

No Parties or Events

Please be respectful of neighbors and keep noise down especially between 12:00AM - 6:00AM

Must sign rental agreement upon booking

There will be a $500 security deposit hold 2 days prior to your stay and will be released within 5 days of departure

Must provide photo ID and be at least 25 years old to book

Check-in

Check-in after 4:00 PM

Self check-in through keypad smart lock. Code will be provided before check-in.

Please promptly let us know within 24 hours if anything is missing, broken, or cleaning is not up to standards so we can rectify asap.

We want to make sure your stay is enjoyable and everything you hoped it would be.

Property Type

Entire House - 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms

Accommodation

Bedroom 1 - 1 King Bed - Main Level

Bathroom 1 - Private to Bedroom 1 with walk-in shower

Bedroom 2 - 1 King Bed - Second Level

Bathroom 2 - Shared by Bedroom 2 and 3 with Shower/Tub Combo - Second Level

Bedroom 3 - Queen over Queen Bunk Bed - Second Level

Half Bathroom - On Main Level

Parking for at least 6 vehicles and room for boat trailer

Setting & View

Lake view and lake access to Lay Lake

Lay Lake is located on the Coosa River

Large grass lawn

Boat Ramp for easy lake access

Boat House with electric lift for boat or pontoon

Lakeside patio with lounge area and propane firepit

Large oversize Dock

2 SUP, 1 Adult Kayak, 2 Kids Kayaks

Cornhole and various outdoor games

Floating Lilypad

General

Wi-Fi Internet

Air Conditioning

Central Heating

Bath Towels Provided

Washing Machine and Dryer Combo

Hot Water

Hair Dryer

Iron & Board

Ceiling Fans

Basic Soaps

1 Rolls Paper Towels

2 Rolls Toilet Paper

Propane firepit

4 Burner Blackstone Griddle

Lifejackets - Variety of kid and adult sizes

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Stove

Oven

Microwave

Dishwasher

Dishes & Utensils

Some Spices/Pantry Items

Drip and K-Cup Coffee Maker & Starter coffee supplies

Ice Maker

Freezer

Blender

Kettle

Pots & Pans

Kitchen Island

Dining Table seats up to 8

Stemless Wine Glasses

Nearby

Bozo's Fish Camp Boat launch with Marine Gas (5 miles)

LaCoosa Marina Boat Launch with Marine Gas (5 miles)

V.J's Restaurant (3 miles)

Spring Creek Grocery (3 miles)

Dollar General (5 miles)

Publix in Calera (19 miles - 28 minutes)

Piggly Wiggly (12 miles - 19 minutes)

Timberline Golf Course (17 miles - 25 minutes)

The Point Grill and Bar at Paradise Point Marina (9 miles - 15 minute drive. 15-20 minutes via boat)

Pontoon rental at Paradise Point Marina. For rates, requirements, and reservation visit https://paradisepointmarina.com/boat-rentals/.

Wedding Venue - Sterling Castle (8 miles - 13 minutes)

Wedding Venue - Oak Island Mansion (10 miles - 14 minutes)

Wedding Venue - Henley Estates (8 miles - 13 minutes)

Check-out

Check-out is before 10:00 AM

Please text or email me when you depart.

Before you leave:

Gather all trash and place in the trash containers by the carport (Trash pickup day is Thursdays)

Load and start the dishwasher (cleaning pods under the sink)

Remove all items from the refrigerator

If you used the outdoor griddle, please clean it before departure ($50 excessive cleaning fee will apply if in unsatisfactory condition)

Gather used towels and place in laundry room

Leave all beds unmade (no need to strip beds - our cleaning crew will do that)

Sign out of any apps you signed in on and check under chairs and beds to make sure nothing left

Turn off lights and make sure all windows and doors are locked

Please return all amenities to their original location

Finally, please let us know if anything is missing or broken so we can have it fixed or replaced before the next guests arrive.

Safety and Property

Please supervise children closely due to proximity to lake and deep water.

Ring Doorbell is present to monitor front entrance of home when guests are not present.

There are no security cameras inside or on the back deck of the home.

Carbon monoxide alarm installed

Smoke alarm installed

Property requires several steps to enter the front door which may be difficult for guests with limited mobility. Bathrooms are not wheelchair accessible