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Serene Stay: Your Perfect Lakefront, Family-Friendly Getaway

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A spacious living room with a high ceiling, large windows, a blue sofa, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a large island with bar stools, and pendant lighting.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden flooring, and a ceiling fan.
A house with a dock extending into a pond, surrounded by trees and a grassy area with lounge chairs.
A spacious loft with a high ceiling, a large window overlooking a lake, a cozy seating area with a blue sofa, and a dining table.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Smith Mountain Lake
Sleeps 6•4 bedrooms•4 beds

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Huddleston, VA
  • Place, Smith Mountain Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Smith Mountain Lake State Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Liberty University
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Basement Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Loft Bedroom

4 Single Beds

Master Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Basement Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Main Floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Serene Stay: Your Perfect Lakefront, Family-Friendly Getaway

Escape to tranquility with this stunning lakefront home. With over 3,000 sq ft, this recently renovated home is tucked into a quiet cove on a flat lake front lot and is available for your upcoming getaway! This house is perfect for families who are looking to enjoy activities suitable for all ages, and is a wonderful place to enjoy all lake life has to offer!

This beautiful property offers:

4 Spacious Bedrooms: 2 rooms with king beds, 1 room with a queen bed, and one room with 4 twin beds.

3 Full Bathrooms: Fully stocked with bath linens and soaps.

1 Office: As a part of the bedroom in the basement, it is perfect for remote work while you are enjoying lake life.

Reading Nook: In the loft upstairs, it is a great space overlooking the lake for you to enjoy the view while you have your morning coffee, take in a nap, or curl up with a good book.

Spacious Deck: A large deck that overlooks the water, it is a great place to enjoy sunrises and sunsets. Ample seating to enjoy the view with your friends and family and a large grill to prepare your meals.

Flat Walk to the Lake: Easy access for all ages – NO STAIRS – making the walk easy for everyone to enjoy the spacious dock and water.

Private Dock with a Floating Dock: Ideal for boating, fishing, or simply soaking up the sun, or relaxing in the shade if that is your preference. It comes equipped with an outdoor Roku smart TV, furniture for eating and/or lounging, and cleats to tie off your boat on the floating dock.

Hot Tub (6-person): Relax and enjoy after a day on the dock or the water.

Activities for All Ages: Kayaks, board games, puzzles, books, a pool table, outdoor games and a fire pit are available for use during your stay.

Extra Amenities: We provide laundry detergent, dishwasher pods, hand soaps, and starter paper towels, toilet paper and trash bags. The home is fully equipped with Wi-Fi and includes 6 new smart Roku TV’s.

This lovely home is conveniently located near amazing restaurants, boat rentals, mini golf, arcades, grocery and retail stores, Mariner’s Landing Golf Course and Smith Mountain Lake State Park. You'll have everything you need for a relaxing and enjoyable stay – there is literally something for everyone! Book your stay today and experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at our lakefront retreat!

Note: The water levels at SML are currently low, and fluctuating daily, so please be aware that may impact boating activities.

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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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 453 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
There will be a charge per dog.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please place all bedding and towels (used and unused) on the floor of the bathroom near the kitchen on the first floor.
Please place / leave the trash cans at the street to keep critters away from the house.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4477008vb
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

About the area

Huddleston

Located in Huddleston, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Smith Mountain Lake and Smith Mountain Lake State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Huddleston, VA

What's nearby

  • Smith Mountain Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Liberty University - 48 min drive - 63.4 km
  • Berglund Center - 55 min drive - 64.1 km
  • Valley View Mall - 59 min drive - 68.2 km

Getting around

  • Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Napoli By The Lake - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Mitchell's Restaurant - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Drifter's - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Mexico Viejo - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Mexico Viejo at Penhook - ‬52 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serene Stay: Your Perfect Lakefront, Family-Friendly Getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Serene Stay: Your Perfect Lakefront, Family-Friendly Getaway?

As of 3 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Serene Stay: Your Perfect Lakefront, Family-Friendly Getaway on 7 September 2026 start from NZ$3,157, 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 Serene Stay: Your Perfect Lakefront, Family-Friendly Getaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Serene Stay: Your Perfect Lakefront, Family-Friendly Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene Stay: Your Perfect Lakefront, Family-Friendly Getaway?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Serene Stay: Your Perfect Lakefront, Family-Friendly Getaway located?

This family-friendly Huddleston holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Smith Mountain Lake and Smith Mountain Lake State Park. Lake Haven Marina is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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. 17 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect home for our long weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ali W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and well kept home! The perfect spot for our lake vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2025
Thank you for choosing our home for your getaway! We are so glad you had a great trip and enjoyed all the lake has to offer. You were wonderful guests and we would love to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely getaway to SML! The house is very well appointed, comfortable and spacious, with plenty of room to hang out. We especially enjoyed the hot tub, large screen tvs, beautiful views of the lake and quiet winter atmosphere.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was just lovely and peaceful. It was perfect for our group of three couples and one pup. We rented a pontoon boat and were able to easily moor it at the dock. We spent lots of time out on beautiful Smith Mountain Lake but we also enjoyed just hanging out on the deck of the house. We ate outside each day and the kitchen was well stocked. The owner, Leslie, was magnificent - so responsive to our questions and super helpful. I have rented many VRBOs but this owner was a one of a kind! Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2026
Thank you for choosing our home for your getaway! We are so glad you had a great trip and enjoyed all the lake has to offer. You were wonderful guests and we would love to host you again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Barbara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
The property is good fit for my family .Check in was difficult . I called previous “owner/agent” because they were still listed on my email. The code was incorrect and a storm was approaching. My daughter got someone on ring camera . They acted like we entered the wrong code but we used code I was given . That could be smoother and correct numbers on email. We really enjoy this property and location and plan to return . Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2026
We were so happy to host you again this year! We apologize for the glitch with the code upon check-in. Upon investigating, it appears this was a system glitch with VRBO sending codes that were programmed for previous renters. Again, we apologize for the inconvenience and we would love to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely place to make memories with family. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2025
Thank you for choosing our home for your getaway! We are so glad your family had a great trip and enjoyed all the lake has to offer. You were wonderful guests and we would love to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jackie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and comfortable . Very roomy for all 6 of us . Nice to have a sitting area for on both floors .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dave W.

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

Great view quiet cove

Amazing property and home. Great floor plan, incredible views and close to everything! We’ve been renting homes on SML for over 15 years and this one didn’t disappoint at all. Would highly recommend to anyone. The dock was amazing as well and had space for us to bring our personal boat and jet skis.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2025
Thank you for choosing our home for your getaway! We are so glad you had a great stay! You were wonderful guests and we would love to host you again. Safe travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the property. It was nicely decorated and met all our needs. Easy walk to the boat dock. There was even a refrigerator there! We spent most of the day there. It had fans and separate eating area. We used the kayaks and other floats. Great place to bring your family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2025
Thank you for choosing our home for your getaway! We are so glad your family had a great trip and enjoyed all the lake has to offer. You were wonderful guests and we would love to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nick L.

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

Lakehouse

We had a wonderful experience. The house was clean, spacious and close to markets and restaurants. Whenever we contacted the property manager they always responded quickly with any questions we had. We would definitely recommend this host and this house. We had an enjoyable experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2025
Thank you for choosing our home for your getaway! We are so glad your family had a great at SML! You were wonderful guests and we would love to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beverly G.

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

Serene Stay is a perfect name for this property as our entire stay was very relaxing.

The property is very nice and well-kept. Our son and grandson accompanied my husband and I as a mini vacation for my grandson who just graduated college. They had a great time fishing in the daytime and playing pool at night. They had plans to play golf at the nearby Mariners Landing Country Club but the weather didn’t cooperate on the day of their tee time. All in all, this was a good family trip.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2025
Thank you for choosing our home for your getaway! We are so glad your family had a nice, relaxing stay! A perfect graduation celebration! You were wonderful guests and we would love to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denis M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is on quiet part of lake and is beautifully decorated and in great condition. Easy access to boat house down a gentle sloped lawn for younger kids. Owner provides kayaks and paddle board together with lots of life jackets. We really enjoyed the week even though we had some rain and cooler temperatures. We recommend house to all families. We have stayed in several houses on the lake and this house is one of the best.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2025
Thank you for choosing our home for your getaway! We are so glad your family had a great trip and enjoyed all the lake has to offer. You were wonderful guests and we would love to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

Serene Stay is the perfect name for this place!

Our stay at the Vrbo property in Smith Mountain Lake was nothing short of amazing! The views from the house were beautiful, providing a picturesque backdrop for our family vacation. The spacious layout was perfect for our family, giving everyone enough room to relax and enjoy our time together.One of the highlights was having access to the dock, which allowed us to rent a boat and explore the beautiful lake. It was such a fun way to spend our days, swimming and enjoying the water. The property was impeccably clean, which made us feel right at home. Overall, we had a fantastic experience and would highly recommend this rental to anyone looking for a memorable stay at Smith Mountain Lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2025
Thank you for choosing our home for your getaway! We are so glad your family had a great summer vacation! Nothing beats long summer days on the water! You were wonderful guests and we would love to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best stay here for our anniversary! Everything about this property exceeded our expectations. The house was spotless, well equipped, and truly had everything we could ask for and more. I especially loved relaxing in the hot tub under the full moon, it was the perfect way to unwind. The neighborhood was so peaceful and quiet, which made our stay even more enjoyable.We rented a boat and loved being able to dock it right at the house, it made our lake time so convenient. The yard was perfect for our dogs to run and play in, and they enjoyed it just as much as we did.The thoughtful touches were also so appreciated, from the laundry soap, dish soap, and trash bags to even dog poop bags for our pups. It is rare to find a place that goes above and beyond like this.We could not have asked for a better getaway and will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 December 2025
Thank you for choosing our home for your getaway! We are so glad you had a great anniversary trip and enjoyed all the lake has to offer. You were wonderful guests and we would love to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dakari M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Lake views. The house was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

matt p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2026
We loved having you! Glad you had a great stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026

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