Welcome to Ramsey's Retreat, located on 1.7 acres in a private subdivision. This beautiful spacious home is nestled at the end of a quiet cove, surrounded by shade trees, with a spectacular view of the lake and mountains. It is comfortably furnished with hardwood floors, tile and carpet throughout the home. There are three bedrooms with queen sz. beds & one bedrm. with two single sz. beds. Bed linens and bath towels will be provided. Upstairs bedroom has additional A/C unit added 2019. The Master bedrm. walks out onto deck overlooking lake. Spacious living rm. has satellite TV/DVD player & gas fireplace; & a formal dinning rm., both overlooking the lake. Fully equipped kitchen has stone counter tops and a breakfast nook with views of lake. There are three full sz. bathrooms with Jacuzzi tub in Master bath. Basement, as game room, offers a ping pong table, putting golf strip, board games, & another TV. Curl up with a book on the back deck or take a short walk down to the private dock & beach area. Enjoy swimming in the no wake cove or take a relaxing ride in a kayak. You can slip your boat at side of dock; water level at dock is approximately 4.5 to 5 ft. at full pond. Many type of wild life keep the excitement going, as well as fishing off the dock. For nature lovers there is SML State Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, & the Peaks of Otter w/ a wide choice of hiking & bike trails to choose from. You can take a ride on the Virginia Dare to see the lake while dinning for lunch or dinner. The area is rich in history. You might want to visit the Booker T. Washington Plantation, D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest, or take a tour to see how SML Dam was constructed. A drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway is a must, taking in the beautiful views of the mountains and breath taking colors of Autumn. Across our cove & within view of Ramsey's Retreat is Mitchell's Point Marina where you can rent boats of all kinds. This Marina has a small restaurant. Another nearby Marina, approximately 2 miles away by road, is Parkway Marina. Within a short drive or boat ride there are all kinds of restaurants from Chinese to Italian, to southern home cooking. Also visit downtown Moneta or Hales Ford Bridge area for restaurants, shopping, & entertainment. This is the perfect get away from the hectic pace of everyday living!
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2. 6 adults per group (with the exception that they are family members)
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About the area
Huddleston
Located in Huddleston, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. Lake Haven Marina and Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Liberty University - 50 min drive - 66.0 km
Berglund Center - 56 min drive - 66.8 km
Center in the Square - 57 min drive - 67.5 km
Getting around
Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional) - 54 min drive
Restaurants
Mitchell's Restaurant - 19 min drive
Napoli By The Lake - 39 min drive
Mexico Viejo at Penhook - 52 min drive
Drifter's - 22 min drive
Ramulose Ridge Vineyards - 17 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Ramsey's Retreat- Relaxing Get Away Beautiful Views- Kayaks pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Ramsey's Retreat- Relaxing Get Away Beautiful Views- Kayaks?
As of 16 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ramsey's Retreat- Relaxing Get Away Beautiful Views- Kayaks on 9 September 2026 start from NZ$728, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Ramsey's Retreat- Relaxing Get Away Beautiful Views- Kayaks?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Ramsey's Retreat- Relaxing Get Away Beautiful Views- Kayaks?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Ramsey's Retreat- Relaxing Get Away Beautiful Views- Kayaks?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Ramsey's Retreat- Relaxing Get Away Beautiful Views- Kayaks located?
Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Smith Mountain Lake and Lake Haven Marina. Smith Mountain Lake State Park is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.
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Fantastic home and location! So much space for the family to spread out and visit. Enough kitchen "tools" to be able to cook a few meals. Beautiful dock and view of the lake! We also enjoyed ping pong competitions in the evenings! Hosts were very accommodating and communicated well! Would 100% stay here again! We stayed here while attending Liberty's graduation and it was a 45 - 50 minute drive - BEAUTIFUL drive!
Tiffany M.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2026
Thanks so much for your wonderful review! You all were great guests:) You're welcome back anytime.
The house was great, roomy and felt comfortable. The lake views were amazing. The house was clean and easy communication with the hosts. We had a great time staying and would stay again!
Megan F.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 October 2025
Thanks for the great review! Hope you will visit again:)
This was our second time staying here. Perfect place with family. Quiet and peaceful. Close to state park .Shallow water perfect kids. A house that feels like home for the week!
Karen I.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 October 2025
Thank you for your great review! Glad it was a peaceful, quiet stay and the water was perfect for the kids:) Hope you can visit again:)
This was a wonderful property. So much to do for the kids, and a relaxing place for adults. The beach and boats were a lot of fun. We also loved the back patio overlooking the lake.
Julie W.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2024
Thank you! Great hearing the kids enjoyed having lots to do while the adults relaxed:) Hope you can vacation with us again!
What a wonderful stay. Beautiful views, especially early morning and evening! Enjoyed kayaks, paddle boats, ping pong, and porch sitting. Hosts are great and very responsive and accommodating. We hope to stay again!
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2023
Thanks so much! So glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope you can visit again:)
We had a great time at Ramsey’s Retreat! We spent lots of time on the back porch, since the weather turned stormy during our stay. We were grateful for the access to the kayaks and paddles. Everyone slept well in the well-appointed bedrooms and always had plenty of hot water for showers. Overall, we were very comfortable and it was easy to feel at home while away from home!
Sydne A.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2025
Thank you for your kind words and glad you all enjoyed your stay! Hope you can visit again:)
We had a wonderful vacation at the Ramsey home. They were so easy to work with when booking. This house provided my family with everything we needed, both inside and out, for a great vacation. Even better than we expected. We will definitely be back!!!
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2023
Thanks for this great review! So glad to hear you all had an enjoyable time. You're welcome back anytime!
I stayed at Ramsey’s Retreat with my mother, aunt and cousin and we had the best time. We all slept comfortably, enjoyed meals on the patio and went for hikes and paddle boat rides. Would love to come again!
Michelle B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2023
Thanks so much for your kind comments! We're glad you all enjoyed your stay. Hope you can visit again!
A beautiful home nestled in a quiet cove. We had a very comfortable stay while enjoying the lake by day and the fire pit at night. The owners are always available if needed. We have rented two years in a row and plan on renting again for next Summer!
Kimberly F.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2024
Always glad to hear that our guests have enjoyed their stay:) Looking forward to having you back.
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