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Alfords Getaway - Family Favorite, Sleeps 6, Amazing views

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Moneta, VA
  • Smith Mountain Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Hickory Hill Vineyards
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

King & Daybed Suit

1 King Bed

King Suit

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Queen Suit

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - King Suit

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2 - Queen Suit

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3 - King & Daybed Suit

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Alfords Getaway - Family Favorite, Sleeps 6, Amazing views

Welcome to your perfect lakeside getaway! This beautiful 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom waterfront home on Smith Mountain Lake offers stunning views, unbeatable location, and comfort for the whole crew — sleeping up to 6 guests with ease.

Located in a wide, deep cove near the center of the lake, you’re close to all the fun — restaurants, marinas, and lake attractions — yet tucked away just enough to enjoy the peace and quiet of nature. Each bedroom includes its a bathroom, making it an ideal setup for families or multiple couples.

Whether you're fishing off the dock, swimming, or just soaking in the incredible sunset views from the deck or living room, this home is designed for making memories. And yes — high-speed Xfinity internet means you can stay connected (if you want to)

What’s Included:
~ Private dock in a quiet cove with access to the main channel
~ New swim ladder added for the 2025 season
~ 2 kayaks with paddles & life jackets
~ Cornhole boards for outdoor fun
~ Air Hockey Table
~ Movies & Games
~ Upper deck with gas grill, table & loungers
~ Lower deck with swing and additional seating
~ Driveway with double parking and turnaround space

We take great pride in keeping the home spotless and well-maintained, so you can relax and enjoy your stay without a worry. The furniture is nice and comfortable—selected with care to create a cozy, homey atmosphere where you’ll feel right at ease. Whether you’re unwinding after a day on the lake or spending time with family, this welcoming space is designed to be a relaxing retreat for all our guests.The driveway offers plenty of room for double parking and an easy turnaround for your convenience

Please Note:
~ No Pets
~ No Smoking
~ Guests are kindly asked not to park on the grass to protect the sprinkler system.

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
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

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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Moneta

Located in Moneta, this holiday home is on a lake. Hickory Hill Vineyards and Crystal Shores 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 hunting.
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Moneta, VA

What's nearby

  • Smith Mountain Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hickory Hill Vineyards - 8 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina - 9 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 27 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Smith Mountain Lake Community Park - 45 min drive - 37.4 km

Getting around

  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪White House Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Jake's Place - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Napoli Cowboy - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Vinny's Italian Grill & Pizzeria - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Alfords Getaway - Family Favorite, Sleeps 6, Amazing views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Alfords Getaway - Family Favorite, Sleeps 6, Amazing views?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alfords Getaway - Family Favorite, Sleeps 6, Amazing views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Alfords Getaway - Family Favorite, Sleeps 6, Amazing views located?

This family-friendly Moneta holiday home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Smith Mountain Lake and Hickory Hill Vineyards. Crystal Shores Marina and Moneta Library are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 129 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Great time

Fun time with family
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Stay!We had an excellent stay at this home! The property is in a peaceful cove with a great dock. The house was extremely clean and well-maintained, with very comfortable beds.The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed. We especially loved that all the bedrooms had direct access to balconies—both upper and lower levels. Communication with the owners was smooth and easy.We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlena S.

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

Alford

Amazing views. Ample space and plenty to keep us entertained. Overall, we had a great time. The kids didn't want to leave. Only cons were bringing your own linen (towels and sheets, etc) and taking your own trash.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca O.

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

Family Vacation

We had a great stay with 2 adults and 4 teenagers. The location is perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

linda I.

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

Excellent time

We are four retirees. We had a wonderful relaxing stay. We really enjoyed the wide covered porch with nice chaises. So nice to relax and view the lake
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie K.

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

SML

great spot on the lake, everyone enjoyed it :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great week

Excellent owners and great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack L.

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

Excellent stay

The house, view, dock, owner- everything was great! Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

ricky m.

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

Quiet and comfortable

Super clean Very well kept up Good location Nice dock Deep cove Our group had a wonderful stay! Great value for a really nice place
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Michael G.

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

Smith Mountain Lake

Very clean upon arrival. Great location on lake.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

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

Wonderful Home and Cove

Alford's Getaway is a beautiful home on a very nice cove. The kitchen is well-stocked and easy to move around in when there is more than one person cooking. The bedrooms and bathrooms are nice, very clean and give you privacy. The beds are comfortable. The cove is deep and the water clean. The dock is nice and great for sitting and relaxing. We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Home away from home

Lovely, tranquil setting on the lake. Very accommodating hosts. The house is very comfortable and clean. The kayaks were a nice added bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

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

Amazing stay!

Impeccably clean, very spacious, beautiful dock, and views!! The kitchen is completely stocked with everything needed, and the propane grill was brand new! We have owned two beautiful lakefront homes, so we are pretty picky about frontage, etc. and this home surpassed our expectations. So thoroughly enjoyed our time there!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

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

home away

perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

terri t.

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

Great

Everything we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Etta E.

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

Alford’s Getaway

The house was very comfortable. The only problem was we all are in our 60’s and the hike back to the house was a challenge.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

Perfect vacation house

This house has everything needed for a week away from home. It is one of the cleanest vacation houses we have stayed at. The covered back porch was my favorite part. Perfect for morning coffee or an evening cocktail. Our sons loved fishing off the dock every night. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Clean and Comfortable

We had a wonderful stay at Alfords Getaway. The house was sparkling clean and very comfortable. We appreciated that each bedroom had its own bathroom. The kitchen was well-equipped. Coffee on the porch was a highlight each morning. Everything worked well. The information binder was clear with great explanations. It was a peaceful retreat for us. We will look forward to returning one day.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

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

Highly recommend!

This was our third time staying at this house. Location on the lake is very convenient to Jake’s Place, Drifter’s, Portside and the bridge. The dock is perfect for our boat. The house is very clean and well stocked. We cooked several meals on the grill and ate every meal on the deck. We also enjoyed morning walks in the neighborhood. We celebrated my husband’s 50th birthday by picking up a delicious carrot cake by boat from the Smith Mountain Lake Coffee House. Highly recommend this house!!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lala R.

Great property!

We really enjoyed our stay at Alford’s gateway. Location is pretty convenient. House was very clean, well equipped, the only think we wished for was Wi-Fi. But it didn’t take away from all 5 star review. The best thing was lake view and access. We will definitely consider renting it again. Thank you Betty for making it so welcoming!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Wonderful getaway on SML

The 6 of us traveled to SML from Arkansas to have a family reunion. My brother lives across the cove from this property and recommended it to us. It was perfect for our party of 6 adults. Had 3 large bedrooms, each with their own full bath, a well stocked kitchen, laundry room, 2 living areas, 2 beautiful porches, and a dock with kayaks available for our use. We could not have asked for better accommodations, we appreciate how well kept the property is, the ease of check in and out, and the responsiveness of the owners. Thank you Alford’s Getaway for the wonderful memories we made on SML!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry H.

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

Alford’s Home Away from Home!!

A pleasure arriving to this lovely, fresh smelling home on the lake! Easy communication with the owners. Views from lakeside rooms were amazing. We loved drinking coffee on the top balcony where chipmunks entertained us below. We rented a pontoon and easily docked it at the property dock. Use of the owner’s crock pot was a nice touch for a home cooked pot roast. All appliances were easy to use and kitchen was well stocked with dishes, flatware, utensils, etc. Our favorite restaurant on the water was Napoli. Several excellent restaurants (Bull Docks, Bella Vita Italian) were a short drive from the property as well as the grocery store and Bridgewater Marina. Stay here if you’re looking for a lovely vacation on SML!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Best Fishing Trip Ever

Alford's Getaway is a beautiful home with comfortable beds and a great location and dock. They have lots of great videos. The house was spotless when we got there and had lot of great amenities. The two porches are wonderful to sit out on and read or watch the lake. The hill is a bit steep for the elderly, but other than that a short walk to and from the dock. The two kayaks were really nice to have as an option though we didn't use them as we had rented a boat. The only reason we put 4 stars for accuracy is that when we originally arranged to rent the house the site said that they would be getting wifi in the summer when another renter had been disappointed in not having wifi. We assumed that that was happening. Unfortunately, that must have fallen through as there is no wifi. Luckily I was able to create a personal hotspot with my phone plan so our one workaholic was able to get access to the Internet. We definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Linda D.

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

Loves the kayaks

My family and I had a great time at this lake house. The kitchen was stocked with everything you could ever want, crockpot, toaster oven, toaster, coffee pot. The owners thought of everything from flashlights to cleaning products. We did bring our Keurig for convenience and an air fryer would have been a bonus but probably hard to keep clean. The grill was fabulous and huge and the owner left us a new grill sponge to clean it with in between uses. The outdoor spaces are great and it’s perfect for a big family. There are a few downsides that others have noted like the very steep driveway and access to the lake which is typical of the lake. I am 60 so only went down to the lake once but younger folks didn’t seem to have an issue. I enjoyed my view from the deck so didn’t miss going down to the dock. The stairs are also steep going down to the lower level where there are 2 bedrooms so mine was upstairs. Again the younger folks didn’t seem to have a problem. In the master upstairs the shower was small and not very powerful and well water makes you hair kinda flat but since we were just family it didn’t really matter much. And the shower head was handheld so I was able to adjust for the low water pressure. The feeling of the house is very comfortable. It felt like I was staying at a relatives house. For the most part it was quiet and serene. The neighbors were nice and let us borrow their air compressor to blow up some floats. I would highly recommend this lake house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie S.

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

Memorial Day - Birthday Getaway

This property was amazing. Obviously well taken care of, convenient and in a perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

About the host

Your host

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We are Virginia natives and enjoy sharing our community with you.

Why they chose this property

Until recently this was our primary home. Now we are pleased to share it with others who love Smith Mountain lake and all it has to offer.

What makes this property unique

Our property was designed by the host to create a welcoming place for family and friends together. The bedrooms with attached bathrooms create a sense of privacy while the open concept great rooms provide a place for people to gather to eat, play games and make memories.

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