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A Nautical Nook on Smith Mountain Lake, Va 24104

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A wooden dock with a chair and umbrella, a small boat, and a view of a lake with houses in the background.
A large planter with red and white flowers, a wooden deck, and a dock extending into a body of water.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a vase of flowers on the windowsill, and framed fish pictures on the wall.
A covered porch with a ceiling fan, a dining table with chairs, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a small table with a vase of flowers.
A two-story house with a covered porch and a large lawn in front.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • 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
    Close to Smith Mountain Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Huddleston, VA
  • Place, Smith Mountain Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Smith Mountain Lake State Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Liberty University
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Airport, Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2nd

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

One full bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Huddleston

Located in Huddleston, this cottage is in the mountains and on the waterfront. 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. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Huddleston, VA

What's nearby

  • Smith Mountain Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Liberty University - 50 min drive - 64.7 km
  • Berglund Center - 57 min drive - 65.5 km
  • Center in the Square - 57 min drive - 66.2 km

Getting around

  • Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Napoli By The Lake - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪Drifter's - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Mexico Viejo - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Mitchell's Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Lumpkins Grill - ‬60 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Nautical Nook on Smith Mountain Lake, Va 24104 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at A Nautical Nook on Smith Mountain Lake, Va 24104?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Nautical Nook on Smith Mountain Lake, Va 24104?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Nautical Nook on Smith Mountain Lake, Va 24104?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Nautical Nook on Smith Mountain Lake, Va 24104 located?

This family-friendly Huddleston cottage is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Smith Mountain Lake and Smith Mountain Lake State Park. Mars Hill and Lake Haven Marina are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location & simple stay. Has everything you need with a beautiful lakefront view. Nice property & the hosts are communicative for all the right reasons. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and a perfect location. Had an absolute great time and would reserve the residence again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Stay

Home was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2022
Julie, Thank you so much and we enjoyed having you all as guests at A Nautical Nook. We hope you will plan to return. R & D
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it all! Perfect location, view, lake access, screened in porch
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet Oasis

This is the second time we've stayed at the Nautical Nook. We really appreciate the quiet location, the screened-in patio, well-kept lawn and dock area. It's a comfortable home and great place to relax for a few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing time with bff!!!

Celebrating birthday with good friend and I must say this home was a delight for us. We stayed on the dock for celebrations and had our meals on the beautiful screened in front porch. Thank you so much for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
We are so pleased that you enjoyed our piece of paradise. Hope you return when you can.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Very much enjoyed our stay

A very pretty location and setting. Couldn't use the boat launch because my boat is too big, too many low tree branches. The cabin is very cute.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
So glad they enjoyed their vacation stay at A Nautical Nook on SML. We will get our yard people to cut back the low limbs along the drive that goes to our boat ramp. Lucky there are marinas and ramps very close to accommodate the larger boat launches. Hope to have them back and hope they then can use our private boat launch.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the Week at Nautical Nook. Great Property has everything a small Family with a Dog Could Want. Kayak’s , Bikes & Games. Owners easy To Deal with. 2nd Time for us and would Come a 3rd!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Lake access and perfect home to enjoy it

It was a great time with our fur babies. We loved the dock and for easy entry (the fur kids could easily get out if the boat ramp or the grassy area)Also loved the screened in porch we ate dinners there every night. The proximity to the state park was also a plus and the neighborhood is quiet and seems to be off the beaten path. It’s a wide cove with deep water, but not super busy, which was great. Overall, it was a perfect first visit to the area we would like to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2025
We are so happy all of your family enjoyed our place at SML. I flew up today and fixed the cleat. Our current guests, with pups, were down on the dock. Thank you and we hope you will return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

We had so much fun at nautical nook! Dock was fabulous and the on property boat launch was so convenient since we brought our boat with us. Nice yard with a fire pit. Screened in porch was great to enjoy meals outside without dealing bugs. This property also has weekly trash pick up (not all SML rentals offer this service) which is awesome!! Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had a great time!

The lake was awesome. Rented a boat and used the rental dock. Owners were kind enough to allow us to stay an extra day. Deer are everywhere! Only negatives were no dishwasher, bathroom sink drained slow.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2024
We are so glad you all enjoyed A Nautical Nook on Smith Mountain Lake, Va. Thank you and hope you will return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Week at Lake!

Very Relaxing Week at the Lake . The Cottage was just as Described on VRBO . Clean & Comfy perfect for a small Family or Couple with a Dog like. Us. The Grounds are what made it for us. The Dock is Exceptional and Courtesy Kayaks for the Lake was Great. Would For sure Come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2024
Thank you!! We are so glad you all enjoyed the cottage. Hope you will return
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just perfect!

Easy to rent through VRBO, matched exactly the online listing, but even better in person- awesome dock for gettin sun or chillin under the sun shades. Kids loved swimming, Dad loved fishing, Mom loved all of it and the dogs are now lake lovers too! Great cottage for spending most of your time in the best of all places- on the lake! -Matt
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2022
Thank you, Matt and family, including the pups. So glad you enjoyed our piece of paradise on SML. We hope you made great family memories and will consider A Nautical Nook in your future vacation plans. Robert and Donna
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nature’s View

The Nautical Nook is very special. It is a quaint house very close to the water. The swimming area is for all ages and the dock was wonderful to sit and relax on. We also enjoyed having our morning coffee on the screened in porch - it’s a great feature. The house was very clean and met all of our needs. Thank you so much for letting our dog vacation with us. We loved our stay! We hope to go back next year. 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2023
We thank you all for being such wonderful guests and so glad you enjoyed your stay, including Pugsley, your pup. Hope to see you all return next year. Thank you, Robert and Donna
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We are back!

This is our second time we stayed at Robert and Donna’s and it was even better than before. The cove, the dock, the cottage, the sunsets. All in one place. Our pup enjoyed paddle boarding with me and she couldn’t be happier (quiet cove, no waves). The cottage has all you need and the screened porch is a perfect hideaway if you get the rainy day. Thank you for sharing your little paradise with us. We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2022
Aneta, Thank you for returning to A Nautical Nook. So glad you all again enjoyed our cottage on Smith Mountain Lake. We hope you will return again and we look forward to hosting you. Robert and Donna
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not good place for older family

Only one way into the house, big step up & down, not good for elderly. Animal poop on porch; lots of ticks. Not worth all the fees.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Kate, We are sincerely sorry that your stay was not positive like the last 7 guests who all rated the property 5 stars, calling it "Fabulous lake property" and "Just perfect!". There are 6 steps to enter the cottage which is detailed in our listing. I am 72 years old and can still manage the steps but maybe not as easily in the future. The animal poop was determined to be from a squirrel that must have entered the porch when the door was left open. That was cleaned and the squirrel is out. We spray our property to help manage insects but they may be found off site since it is a rural area. The required fees are paid for Virginia State rental tax and to VRBO for their booking service. Again, we are sorry your experience was not great as is the case with so many other guests we have hosted. Robert and Donna
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nautical Nook

This is the second time my husband , dog and I stayed at Nautical Nook and it was equally as wonderful . We love the property- nice flat lawn close to the dock and lake ! We especially love the dock with its ample furnishings and potted flowers as well as the screened in porch ! The house was very clean and has basically everything you need for a stay at the lake . We had a small problem with the dryer during our stay - Donna and Robert got back to us almost immediately . Although it could not be repaired right away due to the need for a new part - they were extremely responsive and kept us informed about what was going on . Would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an absolutely amazing stay at this beautiful cottage on the lake! The location is incredibly peaceful and scenic, offering stunning views right from the porch and dock. Waking up to the sound of water and watching the sunset over the lake each evening felt like a dream.The cottage itself was spotless, cozy, and well-equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The kitchen had all the essentials, the beds were very comfortable, and the décor had a charming rustic-luxe vibe that made it feel like a true escape.The private dock was the highlight—we spent hours swimming, paddle boarding, fishing, and kayaking. We also brought our boat and had easy access to explore the lake right from the property.The hosts were thoughtful and responsive, providing clear instructions and great local recommendations. You can tell they really care about their guests’ experience.Highly recommend this cottage to anyone looking to relax, recharge, and enjoy nature. We’re already planning our next visit (fourth!!!).
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2025
Aneta, thank you for your kind words and so glad you all enjoyed your stay. We look forward to your next visit to our cottage. Robert & Donna
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacation

Me and my family had a wonderful vacation along with my little dog who loved the yard. The house is listed as is small but very cozy. Had everything we needed and more, the dock and the water around it was amazing. Had I known we would've only rented a boat for 1 day, as this property has everything you would need and more. I would definitely stay again. And would stay longer. The water next to the dock is shallow and it gets deeper. Which is just perfect if you want to go out. Sllow It was quiet and the wildlife was amazing. I nearly had a deer eating out of my hand I would highly recommend this house to anyone I will definitely stay again . The owners were wonderful. Quick response to any questions we had. Definitely. Stay at this house if you have a small family, it will be wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location

We couldn’t be more happier! Robert and Donna’s lake cottage welcomed us with open arms. We picked this location not only because it is lake front but also because our fur child was able to come with us. We always look for rentals with dog friendly and easy access to water. This property gives you a boat ramp and a shoreline where your pooch can access the water without hassle. The cottage was very clean with well stocked kitchen. The cove - breath taking. So peaceful and quiet. For most time, we hang out on the dock, fish, swim and kayak. This is the place if you want to get away from your busy life. Robert was very responsive to all our questions. We miss Nautical Nook already but we will be back! Thank you, Robert and Donna for sharing your slice of paradise with us. Cheers!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2020
We are so glad you all, including pup, enjoyed A Nautical Nook. You were great guests and of course we look forward to you returning to again escape the stress world. Stay health and be safe. Robert and Donna
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Slice of heaven at Smith Mt. Lake

This waterfront home has a large, gently sloping lot down to the water with large private dock, fully furnished with table w/umbrella and chairs along with nice lounger chairs and a love seat and coffee table. So nice! Beautifully landscaped to boot, including the dock!. 4 kayaks and life jackets were such a plus!!!! We thoroughly enjoyed exploring the lake a bit! Bicycles are included as well. The large private cove offers perfect location for kayaking, fishing and swimming. and just sitting on the dock! The large lot was perfect for our dog who slept very well after full days on and in the lake! The home was perfect for our needs and so nicely appointed! 2 bedrooms, so it's not huge, but very comfortable and nicely decorated. The front screened in porch was wonderful and we enjoyed watching skiiers, tubers and boats go by, while watching the birds, including hummingbirds. We couldn't be happier with our get away to A Nautical Nook and we look forward to returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2021
Brenda and Fam We are so glad you all enjoyed your stay. Thank you and we do hope you will return. Robert & Donna
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage is absolutely adorable; it is a cozy 2 bedroom overlooking a very nicely manicured yard and the lake. The location is quiet and peaceful. The covered porch is perfect to lounge all day, read a book, overlook the lake, and watch the multitude of wildlife roam the yard. We booked very last minute and are grateful to the owners for working with us; they were very responsive and accommodating. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous lake property

Fabulous lake property Accurate description of the house, very small but perfect for a couple or small family. The screened in porch was fantastic and the view was beautiful . Such a short walk to a beautiful dock . Perfect location in a very quiet community. We love the property so much that we have already booked a week for next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint Cottage

The cottage was perfect for our small family. We spent hours on the new dock. We enjoyed swimming and kayaking in the quiet cove. Ideal location for those who like peaceful settings. There was a nearby marina from which we rented a boat and were able to dock at the cottage. Hosts were very attentive.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage

Gentle sloping lawn to the new dock on the lake. Beautiful view from the screened porch. Charming lake cottage perfect for a couple or small family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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