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Gentle Slope, Firepit, Safe No Wake Cove, Game Room, Large Dock. Fun for all!!!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Sunset from the deck
Welcome to our lake house, "Challenge Accepted"
Parking for up to 5 cars
Upstairs Family Room
Comfy seating in the living room. All TV's are new with Xfinity service.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6306.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Smith Mountain Lake
  • Place, Hickory Hill Vineyards
  • Place, Smith Mountain Lake State Park
  • Airport, Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

4 Double Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Gentle Slope, Firepit, Safe No Wake Cove, Game Room, Large Dock. Fun for all!!!

In a NO WAKE COVE with a GENTLY SLOPED LOT! Fast WIFI INCLUDED! We recently purchased this home and have painted and updated the furnishings. It is clean and comfortable with plenty of space for everyone! It is in a perfect mid-lake location, near the State Park at marker R-21.

Inside you will find fresh new linens and decor, comfortable furniture and brand new kitchen appliances. There is plenty to do to keep everyone busy on a rainy day or after sunset. There are 4 new flat screen TV's with Xfinity service, unlimited data wifi, a pool table, air hockey table, and foosball table, and an arcade style game machine.

Outside, it only gets better! This is what you come to the lake for! Huge new deck with plenty of seating and a large grilling area. The deck has expansive views of the cove and beautiful sunsets. There is a gentle slope to the dock that even the grandparents can do, with a pathway the whole way. There is a covered seating area at the dock, a floater with plenty of room to tie off a boat, and DEEP water. The dock is nestled just inside a no wake area, making it great for swimming and kayaking. There is an outdoor firepit with comfy new adirondack chairs. Also, new for 2021, we have removed the wooden pathway to the lake and replaced it with a concrete pathway!

Occupancy limit is set to 6 due to limitations of Bedford County rental permit.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Maximum of 5 cars, and no trailers due to lack of space to maneuver.
Bed linens are provided. Please bring your own bath linens and beach towels.
Completion of first payment means you have read the attached contract and accept the terms.

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Moneta

Located in Moneta, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina and Hickory Hill Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Smith Mountain Lake and Smith Mountain Lake State Park. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Moneta, VA

What's nearby

  • Smith Mountain Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Hickory Hill Vineyards - 9 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 24 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Smith Mountain Lake Community Park - 48 min drive - 36.8 km

Getting around

  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jake's Place - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Napoli By The Lake - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Drifter's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Mitchell's Restaurant - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Lago Pizza - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gentle Slope, Firepit, Safe No Wake Cove, Game Room, Large Dock. Fun for all!!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gentle Slope, Firepit, Safe No Wake Cove, Game Room, Large Dock. Fun for all!!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gentle Slope, Firepit, Safe No Wake Cove, Game Room, Large Dock. Fun for all!!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gentle Slope, Firepit, Safe No Wake Cove, Game Room, Large Dock. Fun for all!!! located?

This family-friendly Moneta holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Smith Mountain Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina and Hickory Hill Vineyards. Smith Mountain Lake State Park and Moneta Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 168 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 168 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 168 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 168 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 168 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kay N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, very comfortable and we loved all the amenities that the house offered. We will definitely be back again. The host Theresa was very accommodating. Thank you,
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adult swim

Amazing place to stay. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very much enjoyed our stay here. House was clean and comfortable, with plenty of space. Really enjoyed the beautiful cove and easy lake access. The private dock is very large and in great condition. We had no problem mooring our 20' boat during the duration of our stay. Docking was easy and the water is nice and deep. Great communication with the host. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Amazing

House was amazing and clean and tons of amenities definitely will stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful place!!

We rented this house for family coming up for my son’s wedding at a location at Smith Mountain Lake the house was beautiful, welcoming, and perfect for our stay. The owner made it easy for us, and was incredibly helpful and accommodating. A great place!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and fun

We had a wonderful time at SML! It was relaxing and beautiful. The host is helpful and responds quickly to all messages.The house is spacious, clean and comfortable.I would love to come again for longer stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy C., Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break

Property is absolutely beautiful! Home is so spacious! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful getaway!

Very nice location with great view. Quiet surroundings. Everything in the house was in good shape and nicely decorated. Beds were comfortable and it was convenient that bed linens were included. Nice sitting areas outside. I would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rita C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful weekend!

We had a wonderful weekend at Smith mountain lake at this beautiful property! The kayaks and game room were such a great combo with having a mix of weather conditions - our 8-11yo’s had such a blast! Definitely hoping to return in the summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We love it here

Terry is so responsive! This is our second time staying at this property and to say we love it is an understatement. The dock and fire pit keep the kids busy 24/7. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything we need And the house is just so perfect. We hope to return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a Gem!

We loved our stay at Challenge Accepted. Our kids ranged in age from 7 to 17 and everyone found something to keep them entertained inside and out. The kitchen was well stocked. The beds were very comfortable and the view was priceless! We would love to stay over the summer to take advantage of all of the activities on the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious and Relaxing

The house was very clean and had multiple sleeping arrangements. Spacious congregating rooms. The lake view was relaxing. It is a good 15 minute drive to Moneta or a grocery store. Most stores (in the 30 mile area) were closed for the season.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I have a girl’s weekend at this house every year. We love it! The beds are comfortable, the kitchen has everything you need, the host is super responsive and helpful, and the view is amazing! We love the fire pit with tons of fire wood also.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is just as described. Very clean with comfortable beds and furniture. The view is beautiful from the spacious deck. Very easy access to the boat dock. Swimming was fun! If you have a very large family you really need to stay here. Yes I would stay here again. Host is available and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jolene K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place. Clean and comfortable. Beds were comfortable! Walk to the lake was a gentle slope. Had a 14 mo boy and a 4 year old boy. They absolutely loved it. Loved the no wake cove and paddling around in the kayaks and canoe. Enjoyed the fire pit on our last night there! Sunsets - amazing! The water is a mirror and was so warm. Perfect for swimming! Loved the decor. So homey and warm. Kitchen was great for cooking. Well stocked with utensils, pots and pans. The host was so very hospitable and responsive when we had questions We would definitely recommend this home. We are hoping to come back sooon
Looking out over the cove from the deck
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in a nice quiet location. The dock was great for fishing and hanging out most of the day. We used the canoe and kayaks each day and there was plenty of space getting into and out of the boats right off the dock. The house was very clean, the kitchen was great for preparing meals, and the grill worked great for dinners. My son really enjoyed the air hockey and pool table for those few hours we weren’t enjoying the beautiful lake. The kids also loved feeding the ducks that visiting us daily, and looked forward to the evening ice cream boat visits. Great spot that we’d love to visit again in the future. The owners were very responsive and really nice to talk with too!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

tricia e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lakefront home with everything you could want! The house was very clean, nicely decorated & furnished, & very comfortable. Tons of space indoors & outdoors, with the spacious deck & lower level game room being great bonus areas. Set in a quiet no-wake cove made for a perfect swimming & kayaking spot, with great views. The dock was very spacious for lounging & convenient for docking our boat for the week. The kitchen was very well stocked with everything you could want or need. It's a shame that the county/township restrictions limit occupancy to 6 people because this house is perfectly sized for a slightly larger group (we only used 2 of the 5 bedrooms). Having a refrigerator in the kitchen, game room, & on the dock was such a nice convenience. The "Ice Cream Boat" came into our cove every evening so be sure to listen for it & wave him over to the dock so you can get treats! The owners were great to communicate with. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious home, great dock, great location

Really nice home on a great location on the lake. Quiet, deep swimming area but easily accessible to the main lake. Dock area was very spacious with lots of furniture. Beds and linens were all very comfy. It was great having the entire pantry available to store our supplies and two full refrigerators to keep our food and drinks cold. Also, there were LOTS of dishes, glassware and silverware, so we didn't have to run the dishwasher after every meal.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girl's Weekend

We have stayed at the Lake house for several years and always enjoy the peaceful view from the upstairs and downstairs decks and the dock. We also love the kayaks and the fire pit—great memories with good friends. The owners are always gracious and kind. This place is a wonderful getaway for friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family Getaway

We returned to this house for a second time- plenty of space for adults and teenagers to enjoy themselves together or separate. Downstairs game room and bunk room is perfect for the teens. View from the dock is breathtaking- we spent several hours there reading and enjoying the water. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

Great communication with owner, flexible, and the house is outstanding- plenty of space, great outdoor living area and the dock is easily accessible and in great shape. 5/5 and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter Getaway Weekend

My husband and I, and two other couples, stayed a long weekend at Challenge Accepted. The house more than met our expectations. There was plenty of room for all of us to have our own space, but also room for all six of us to watch a movie together. We spent as much time on the deck enjoying the view as the weather would allow. The walk to the dock was easy, and I would have loved to have had a fire in the firepit, but it was too windy. The property was clean, well-stocked, and the owner was very responsive. We highly recommend it and will stay at Challenge Accepted again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

sandra G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place

Beautiful and comfortable place.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Property was exactly what we were looking for and it had all the amenities we needed and the host was available for any questions. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view!

We had a wonderful relaxing weekend in this property. Very clean, well stocked and the view of the lake is amazing. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Theresa Bemis

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We recently purchased this home and can't wait to start making memories here ourselves, as well as sharing it with others.

Why they chose this property

We chose this house because of it's perfect use of space, huge dock, and all day sun!

What makes this property unique

Great midlake location, in a no wake cove with deep water!

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