The Lake Effect House

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A lakeside deck with two Adirondack chairs and a picnic table, overlooking a calm lake and a dock.
A kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, and a wooden ceiling.
Spacious living area with large windows, comfortable seating, and a charming fireplace, perfect for relaxation.
A wooden deck with a covered area, a boat dock, and a grassy area beside a body of water.
A lakeside property with a dock, wooden deck, and a house with a balcony overlooking the water.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Claytor Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Dublin, VA
  • Place, Claytor Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, New River
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Virginia Tech University
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Dublin

Located in Dublin, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Claytor Lake State Park and Claytor Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Draper Mercantile and Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley. NRV Superbowl and Town and Country Park are also worth visiting.
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Map
Dublin, VA

What's nearby

  • Claytor Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • New River - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Radford University - 11 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Virginia Tech University - 31 min drive - 37.4 km
  • Lane Stadium - 36 min drive - 40.2 km

Getting around

  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Little River Grill - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Cookout - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪R & R Market - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lake Effect House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lake Effect House?

As of 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lake Effect House on 3 November 2026 start from NZ$1,252, 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 The Lake Effect House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Lake Effect House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lake Effect House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Lake Effect House located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Claytor Lake and New River. Wildwood Park and Glencoe Mansion Museum & Gallery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing view! Comfortable accommodations! And wonderful hosts!! Five stars and two thumbs up on every single detail.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2026
Thank you, Caren, for such an amazing review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the beautiful views, comfortable accommodations, and hospitality from our team. Your kind words mean so much to us, and we're grateful you chose to stay with us. We hope to welcome you back for another five-star experience!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time! The home was very cozy and would book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This stay was one of my favorites!! We had so much fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 November 2025
Rebekkah, thank you so much! We’re thrilled this was one of your favorite stays and that you had such a fun weekend. Come back anytime! – Blue Ridge Escapes Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Lake house. Nice location on the lake! Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 September 2025
Thanks, Wesley! We’re so glad you enjoyed the lake house and its location. We’d be happy to welcome you back anytime. –Blue Ridge Escapes Team
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
The house was clean , the dock was nice. The deck was not great very run down and the house itself is on a complete slant. The parking is not great , the steps down to the house were in the middle of being repaired unknown to us until we got there . The views are beautiful . Had plenty of kitchen stuff , towels , sheets available
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake View

I really enjoyed staying here. The stay was to short. Beautiful place and great communication with the property managers. Thank you again and will olan on staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2025
Thank you, Jennifer! We’re so glad you loved the home and our communication. We’d love to host you again for a longer stay next time! – Blue Ridge Escapes Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4th july

great lake access.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2025
Thank you, Wesley! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the great lake access during your 4th of July stay. We hope to welcome you back soon! – Blue Ridge Escapes Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Had a great stay at the property, parking was easy and the house was well kept. 2 small complaints, the bathroom was tiny and could be difficult to use, also on one side of the house there was a huge slant in the floor (3 degrees according to the level on my phone) not a problem for myself but it could be an issue for some people
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 December 2024
Thank you for your review! We’re glad you had a great stay and found the property well-kept with easy parking. We appreciate your feedback about the bathroom size and the floor slant, and we’ll take it into consideration for future improvements. We hope to welcome you back to Blue Ridge Escapes for another enjoyable visit! Best regards, Blue Ridge Escapes
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Lovely property on the water, with space for outside fun if you love the water and hanging outside, you are close to other properties. Inside would be a little small to accommodate a big group if weather stopped the use of outside. Bedrooms were a good size, I didn’t like the few personal things in cupboards which took away from hanging clothes. The kitchen was well fitted out if you decided to stay within the property for most of your meals. We didn’t use but there seemed to be a BBQ and smoker.Heading out there’s a few things around but it’ll take a good 20 mins to get on a main road to start your trip out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hokies Win

Bedrooms were great, separate sides of the house. Dining area was nice for eating and playing Uno. The living room was a good hangout for movies and snow flurry watching. The whole house was nicely heated. Great location for game day!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
So glad you were about to enjoy a "snow day" at the lake as well! Would love to host you again soon! -Blue Ridge Escapes Team
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Find it hard to believe the pricing for what you get. The house was not fully clean when we arrived (countertops sticky with food still stuck on it, dead flies in fridge) and overall musty smell. The bottom deck area is hazardous with rotten boards, holes and screws visible. The floors aren’t level, and just overall feels outdated and dirty for the high price point. The company did work with us regarding the pricing for not being clean, and did allow us to switch to a different accommodation due to us not being able to tolerate the musty environment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The lake view was so beautiful and we enjoyed fishing off of the dock. The location is amazing! But the house is not, in my opinion, a good option for families with small children. The deck would be easy for a small child to slip or squeeze through and fall. There is no gate that secures the deck from the stairs and water below. Also, inside the house, the flooring slopes in the living area.This can make walking unsteady until you get used to the "dip". When we arrived, the house wasnt clean but the property manager made sure to send out a cleaner. But it is always unsettling to have to clean bathrooms and the kitchen when you check in.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 November 2025
Erin, thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We’re happy you enjoyed the lake, fishing, and beautiful location. We’re sorry to hear about the concerns regarding the deck, flooring, and the initial cleanliness, and we appreciate you giving us the chance to address the cleaning right away. Your comments are incredibly helpful, and we will review each item to ensure a better experience for future guests. Thank you again for staying with us. – Blue Ridge Escapes Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great place to relax and unwind. Perfect for our group to eat together and all of us able to play Uno. Would book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We always aim to improve and appreciate you staying with us. – Blue Ridge Escapes Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2025
Thank you, Wesley, for choosing The Dam Lake House! We hope you had a wonderful lakeside getaway and look forward to welcoming you back for another relaxing stay. -Blue Ridge Escapes Team
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