Shady Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Sandy Beach Island
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sandy Beach Island during your travels in Jacksons' Gap. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Lakewinds Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Jacksons' Gap at Lakewinds Golf Course. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Cemetery Island
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cemetery Island during your travels in Jacksons' Gap. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Pirate Island
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Pirate Island during your travels in Jacksons' Gap. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
D.A.R.E. Power Park
Explore the great outdoors at D.A.R.E. Power Park, a lovely green space in Jacksons' Gap. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Snake Island
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Snake Island during your travels in Jacksons' Gap. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Our pick of the best Shady Bay Hotel Deals
Quality Inn Alexander City
A little disappointed as the room had a musty odor. Never experienced that previously at this location
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Alexander City
Convenient, clean, older hotel but friendly staff.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Killen Time on Lake Martin
Loved our stay!!!
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn Alexander City
Very clean! Great customer service
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
9 br / 7 bath
We celebrated a 50th birthday party with lots of family and some friends at this lake house. There is a fabulous commercial kitchen and lots of rooms. There are stunning lake views and a kayak for use. We absolutely loved our stay here.
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025
New House on Lake Martin – Peaceful Creekside-Pet Friendly-Fishing-Auburn
We really enjoyed our stay. The house is in terrific shape. All appliances and furniture like new. Had a great time celebrating my moms 80th birthday and some college football.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Shady Bay
Smith Mountain Estates
While Smith Mountain Estates may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like D.A.R.E. Power Park and Sandy Beach Island.
