Along the lakeshore, this vacation home features 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, accommodating 12 guests. Enjoy lake views while engaging in activities like birdwatching, waterskiing, and motorboating nearby. It is pet-friendly and offers access to golf for sports enthusiasts in a rural setting near shopping and a museum.
Highlights
The great outdoors
Guests love the outdoor space here.
Ping pong on-site
A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Near Smith Mountain Lake
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue
Explore the area
Moneta, VA
Smith Mountain Lake
Place, Smith Mountain Lake
1 min walk
Smith Mountain Lake State Park
Place, Smith Mountain Lake State Park
22 min drive
Liberty University
Place, Liberty University
53 min drive
Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
Airport, Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
58 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom_1
1 King Bed
Bedroom_2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom_3
2 Single Beds
Bedroom_4
1 King Bed
Bedroom_5
1 Queen Bed
5 bathrooms
Bathroom_1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom_2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom_3
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom_4
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom_5
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Cabin on the Cove - Luxe Lakefront Pet Friendly Cabin on 5 acres with huge dock
Experience Smith Mountain Lake in Cabin on the Cove, a gorgeous dog-friendly log home located on a five-acre wooded lot providing privacy, yet also convenient to restaurants, marinas, and shopping. This spacious and well-appointed home has plenty of room for a large family and offers a true lake atmosphere with wood beams and expansive windows for wonderful lake views.
The main level offers a well-equipped kitchen, a great room, a primary suite with a private balcony, and two guest bedrooms that share a bath. The lower level provides another primary suite, a guest suite, a family room, a game area, and a wet bar. The loft area has extra sleeping space as well.
The huge 2,200-square-foot dock gives you plenty of room to tie up your boats or personal watercraft, fish, sunbathe, or just enjoy the view. Swimming and floating is ideal in this wide water cove.
Also, this home offers plenty of opportunities to keep everyone entertained with seven TVs, shuffleboard, foosball, air hockey, electronic darts, Xbox (bring your own games), and a canoe.
For those who prefer a more laidback vacation, there is a hammock on the deck to enjoy the summer breeze, a covered porch for shade, and a lower patio for grilling (gas grill and flat-top gas grill available).
THINGS TO KNOW Max occupancy is 12 people over the age of two years old (county and state law).
Dock Details: Limit 2 boats can be docked during stay. BOAT LIFTS NOT FOR GUEST USE.
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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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Moneta
Located in Moneta, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Crystal Shores Marina and Hickory Hill Vineyards 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 ecotours.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 22 min drive - 19.6 km
Berglund Center - 48 min drive - 52.4 km
Valley View Mall - 53 min drive - 56.5 km
Liberty University - 53 min drive - 72.2 km
Getting around
Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 53 min drive
Restaurants
Mexico Viejo - 13 min drive
Wendy's - 18 min drive
Drifter's - 6 min drive
Jake's Place - 12 min drive
Lake House Beanery - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Cabin on the Cove - Luxe Lakefront Pet Friendly Cabin on 5 acres with huge dock pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Cabin on the Cove - Luxe Lakefront Pet Friendly Cabin on 5 acres with huge dock?
As of 9 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cabin on the Cove - Luxe Lakefront Pet Friendly Cabin on 5 acres with huge dock on 18 October 2026 start from NZ$4,446, 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 Cabin on the Cove - Luxe Lakefront Pet Friendly Cabin on 5 acres with huge dock?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cabin on the Cove - Luxe Lakefront Pet Friendly Cabin on 5 acres with huge dock?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cabin on the Cove - Luxe Lakefront Pet Friendly Cabin on 5 acres with huge dock?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Cabin on the Cove - Luxe Lakefront Pet Friendly Cabin on 5 acres with huge dock located?
This family-friendly Moneta holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Smith Mountain Lake and Crystal Shores Marina. Bridgewater Plaza and Moneta Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
As advertised - this home/property was the prime reason for a great stay in Moneta, VA. The layout of the house was spacious, well appointed, and a perfect layout for relaxing with our family. The dock area was awesome—great for unwinding and really enjoying the lake/cove. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful lake getaway.
Perfect location, perfect views, perfect amount of space! Loved our stay and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lori R.
26 July 2025
Fantastic Vacation Place
It’s a wonderful, cozy house. The lake access is easy to walk…not too many stairs and has rails. The lake is clean and the paddle boat and boards were fun to use.
We truly enjoyed our stay at the cabin. The home had great space with plenty of room! One of the best treats was the dock and being able to enjoy the outdoors with plenty of room for the whole family. We loved the location and the lake in general.
We have been coming to SML for about 30 years now and we would rate this house in the top 5 of the houses we've rented. The house was very comfortable, the dock is great, the kitchen had everything we needed for our multiple families of 12 people. We had a great time in the game room, enjoying our annual ping pong tournament!We would stay here again.
We had a great visit to this property. Everyone was comfortable! We had 11 adults and 5 children and everyone had plenty of space. Beautiful view of the lake.
The house was beautiful and very clean and spacious. The dock was beautiful and fun and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2023
Thank you for letting us know about your stay! We are glad to hear that you all enjoyed the home and time spent here at the lake. We hope you all return for another fun vacation.
Everything was really nice except the heater did not work on the main floor
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 January 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We are happy you enjoyed this home. We sincerely apologize for the issues you have encountered during your stay. We'll continue to work closely with both our local staff and the homeowner to make improvements to this home, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful getaway in the future.
House and dock were amazing. Pleanty to do and space for the kids.
Loved the property!
Would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2023
We are glad to hear you all enjoyed your stay! We hope you all do come back again next year. If you ever need anything, just let us know! Thank you for your review.
The Cabin on the Cove was superb. The dock was amazing and the indoor activities were plentiful when needed due to rain. We would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
About the host
Hosted by Casago SML
Professionally managed by an established vacation rental and property management firm, local to Smith Mountain Lake. Casago SML is a licensed VA real estate broker, Judith "Judi" Crane, Principle Broker. All guest funds are maintained in a Trust Account in a bank in Virginia.