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Heron Point - Amazing Property with Breathtaking Water Views - Luxury Hot Tub!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Heron Point
8-Person Cantabria Hot Tub
Westward Facing View from Front Deck
Heron Point Aerial View

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 16464.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Huddleston, VA
  • Place, Smith Mountain Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Smith Mountain Lake State Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Haven Marina
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 8

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Heron Point - Amazing Property with Breathtaking Water Views - Luxury Hot Tub!

New for 2025/2026!
- Enclosed outdoor shower with hot water
- Extended Landscaping
- Tesla Level 2 Universal EV Charger

Enjoy the luxury of having an entire point on the lake to yourself!

Heron Point was designed from the ground up to be the best vacation rental on Smith Mountain Lake in terms of luxury, entertainment and architectural beauty. With a timber frame structure created by the artisans of Floyd, VA and carpentry by the German Baptist craftsmen of Rocky Mount, this home is destined to be a Smith Mountain Lake landmark.

Heron Point is a rare flat, three acre peninsula with a timber frame lodge home in a park-like setting and commands sweeping 180+ degree water views. Standing on the front deck, you won't be able to see where the water ends on either side. The shoreline is over 600 feet long and faces west so be prepared for some amazing sunsets over the lake. The house was built for large groups and boasts several large seating areas where everyone can congregate and socialize, including the great room, front deck, home theater and dock.

Docks & Waterfront

Of course, it wouldn't be a perfect lake vacation without great waterfront amenities. The dock has a floater attached to a larger fixed portion along with plenty of seating and table space for your group. It also features a roll-up bar area for entertaining, with a full-sized 14.3 cu ft top freezer fridge inside as well as several GFCI electrical outlets for charging devices (or maybe hooking up a drink blender). A 55" outdoor 4K TV let you stream your favorite shows at the dock! Ceiling fans are provided to keep you cool as you relax and enjoy the waterside views.

The floater provides an awesome swimming platform and with built-in bumpers on two sides is also a great place to tie up water craft. Three canoes and four kayaks are provided for renter use.

Although the house is on a peninsula, the main dock is located within a cove and protected from the direct flow of water traffic allowing for stress free swimming and floating. Directly alongside the main dock is a sandy beach area for the kids with access to the water via natural stone steps. Given its location off Craddock and Hatcher Creeks, expect clear water and access to some great marinas and waterfront restaurants.

Nighttime Entertainment

Because the sun must set at some point, we've included an unparalleled array of nighttime activities. The centerpiece is Heron Point Theater. This custom-built premium home theater boasts a 120-inch screen, 4K projector and three rows of tiered seating on luxury leather chairs. The two front rows feature ten powered reclining chairs with lighted cup holders and removable tray tables. The bar seating on the back row allows for more casual viewing, maybe while enjoying a tray of snacks. An assortment of over 60 Blu-ray movies is provided along with many streaming options. The premium sound system, 4K projector and customizable colored lighting will blow you away.

Just outside of the theater is a snack bar with a wet sink, microwave, drink blender, dedicated 25 pound Whirlpool Gold ice maker, beverage/wine cooler and a Fisher Paykel drawer dishwasher.

The Heron Point Game Room sports two TVs, each connected to a PlayStation 5 and XBox Series X, along with an exciting selection of video games. Also featured is a premium Foosball table, shuffleboard table and Mahogany/Slate pool table. In addition there is a video game cocktail table with classics such as Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Space Invaders and over 1000 others. For music while you're playing, the room has an Alexa-enabled jukebox with color changing lights. Seating includes six bar stools and three bean bag chairs. So be prepared for fun!

Sleeping Accommodations

5,000 square feet of living space is designed to maximize its usability and your comfort. The house has a sleeping capacity of 16 people and has numerous sleeping configurations depending on the makeup of your party. Two of the rooms can either be used as common areas by day and bedrooms by night (or common areas full time, your choice!). On the lower floor there are two bunk rooms with two twin over full bunk beds each (4 twin + 4 full total), perfect for the younger people in your group or if you just need sleeping space. The lower floor also has a corner suite with lake views from both sides and both a shower and Jacuzzi tub. The suite also has access to a private patio area with two Adirondack chairs.

The main floor provides step free access from the driveway to both a king bedroom suite and queen Murphy bed room. These two rooms have direct access to a large luxury handicap accessible bathroom, including a curb free shower with grab bar and two roll under sinks. The bathroom also has a two person Jacuzzi tub looking out over the lake and has water jets, air jets and Chroma therapy lighting. The doors to the bathroom can be configured to allow for either the king bedroom or the Murphy bed room to be used as a suite or for the two to share the bathroom between them.

The two suites on the upper level have queen beds positioned under and between two skylights. You can lie in bed and look up at the stars! These bedrooms also have amazing water views from the skylights and the other large windows. The upper level also has a central bedroom with three twin built-in beds. By use of a four pocket door set this room can be fully enclosed. While lounging in the loft beds the glass railings allow you to take in the views from the lake. One of the suite bathrooms can be shared with the loft bedroom if desired by leaving open the outer of the two doors to the suite bedroom.

Throughout the home, hotel style bathrooms and luxury rain shower heads show that this is no ordinary rental accommodation.

Other Features

Yet another unique feature of this property is that it has its own boat ramp so no need to pay additional boat ramp fees! Please note that it is a gravel ramp with a gentle slope and if you need a more substantial boat ramp, there is a marina a 5 min drive away.

Also, don't spoil the surprise for the kids but the house has a secret small playroom hidden behind a bookcase! We've been happy to receive many compliments on this unique feature.

Kitchen Details
- Range with double oven
- Two sinks, one large farmhouse style sink and one bar/prep sink
- Bar seating on the kitchen island
- French door refrigerator/freezer with dual ice makers

General
- Xfinity Gigabit internet
- Twenty seat dining in the open plan dining/great room area with lake views from large windows
- Two independent water heaters, serving east/west sides of the house
- Luxury Caldera Cantabria 8-Person Hot Tub
- Sleeping Areas: 8

Bathrooms: Five full and one half bath
Two washer/dryer sets total, located on lower and main levels
One propane gas grill (propane provided) and one charcoal grill are available for your use

Five refrigerators total, one full French door and one beverage fridge in kitchen, a full bottom freezer refrigerator behind kitchen, one beverage fridge in game room and one full top freezer fridge at dock

Buoy Marker: C3
Docking: Covered fixed portion plus floater

BEDDING INFO:
Lower Floor
- 1 Suite with King Bed
- 2 bunk rooms with 2 twin over full beds each (so 4 twin and 4 full beds total)

Main (Ground Floor)
- 1 Suite with King
- 1 Queen Murphy Bed in sitting area or 8th bedroom

Upper Floor
- 2 Suites with Queen Beds
- 1 Loft Room with 3x twin built-in beds

Towels and Linens
Bath towels and bed sheets will be provided for your stay.

Cancellation
Please see cancellation policy listed on the Vrbo website.

Cleaning fee of $300
We look forward to your visit to Heron Point!

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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
Occupancy should not exceed 16 people
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Our property is 100% non-smoking

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Please see checkout instructions inside cabinet door above kitchen microwave
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please be respectful of neighbors. Noise ordinance
Fires only allowed in fire pit; Fireworks and Firearms are not permitted
Travelers must have a conversation with the owner

Important information

You need to know

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
Note from host: Occupancy should not exceed 16 people
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Huddleston

Located in Huddleston, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina and Lake Haven 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Huddleston, VA

What's nearby

  • Smith Mountain Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 15 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Lake Haven Marina - 19 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Smith Mountain Lake Community Park - 52 min drive - 55.6 km
  • Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital - 59 min drive - 68.5 km

Getting around

  • Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Napoli By The Lake - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪Mitchell's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mexico Viejo at Penhook - ‬46 min drive
  • ‪Lumpkins Grill - ‬50 min drive
  • ‪Bruno's Gastropub - ‬45 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Heron Point - Amazing Property with Breathtaking Water Views - Luxury Hot Tub! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heron Point - Amazing Property with Breathtaking Water Views - Luxury Hot Tub!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heron Point - Amazing Property with Breathtaking Water Views - Luxury Hot Tub!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Heron Point - Amazing Property with Breathtaking Water Views - Luxury Hot Tub! located?

This family-friendly Huddleston holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Smith Mountain Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Leesville Lake and Smith Mountain Lake State Park. Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina and Lake Haven Marina are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ehsan I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay and fantastic host. Our group has looked around this area extensively over the years, and Rob’s property is the best we have found. It’s our second visit and very likely not our last!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen B.

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

Lakefront Getaway

We enjoyed a wonderful getaway at this beautiful home. We had a group spanning a large age range and everyone was content in this space. The hot tub was a nice addition this year. Looking forward to coming back next year. Wonderful home and host.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben A.

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

Perfect Property

Heron Point couldn't have been more perfect. From the open kitchen and living area to the large deck and entertainment space downstairs, this house had it all. Even with 16 of us, it didn't feel cramped at all. Large back yard which allowed us to sprawl out and enjoy the weather. Having a private boat ramp was a plus and keeping our boat tied up at the dock worked wonderfully. We are sure to come back next year for our annual getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karyn P.

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

Best place on the lake

Absolutely beautiful home with lots of options for entertainment, perfect place to relax and unwind for a few days. Very appreciative of the clean space and all the amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tomie G.

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

Fabulous

What a beautiful place! Everything was perfect! The house has everything you can think of and much more. We plan to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey G.

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

Best Home Ever!

I'll say it every year! NOWHERE beats SML, and no house beats Heron Point! We love it. Thanks for a great vacation, Rob. Until next year! :)
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

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

Sublime

Another wonderful family vacation at Heron Point... unmatched in peaceful waterfront beauty... everything about this home and lakefront covered dock is perfect. Owner is attentive to any question or need!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce Z.

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

SML 2023

If you’re lucky enough to find availability at Heron Point grab it! We were 12 people and found the house and waterfront perfect for all ages. The house is well maintained with many details that made our stay special. Use of a fabulous selection of water toys is a real bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel N.

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

You won’t believe your eyes

If I might start out by saying, Heron Point is so beautiful!! The pictures of the house and all the amenities do it no justice for what you are about to view and enjoy for the duration of your stay. We cannot wait to come back next year!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen B.

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

Amazing family getaway

We had a wonderful weekend at this beautiful property. Every detail is thought out. We had amazing weather so were outside most of the time enjoying the lakefront setting. The provided kayaks and paddle boards were perfect for exploring. We enjoyed evening s'mores at the fire pit. The home had plenty of space for everyone. The little members of the group loved the secret playroom. Overall, an amazing home that provided the perfect setting for a relaxing weekend with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

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

Beautiful Lake House

Heron Point..... this is an amazing location, has a gorgeous view, a lovely & spacious home with all the amenities you could ask for. Our family so enjoyed all the outdoor activities and utilized everything available inside and out. Very very clean. Comfortable beds. Can't say enough good about this property. Thank you to the owners for offering it for VRBO rental. This could easily become a return destination for our family vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ehsan I.

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

Great experience at Heron Point

The house is exactly as described and the owners/management have gone out of their way to ensure a good experience. Instructions for everything you need at the house are laid out clearly. All appliances and TVs work well and the kitchen is well stocked. Plenty of beds and bedrooms - as a party of 8 friends we could all stay in a separate space. The fire pit is excellent and it’s very nice to have the firewood provided. Views of the lake are beautiful, the game room is lots of fun, and the movie room makes for super enjoyable watching. Overall a great property and well worth a visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Christmas on the Lake

The house and property are beautiful. It surely accommodated our large family of 14 with plenty of room for all. I was very impressed with the helpfulness of Rob, he went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. I was disappointed in Vrbo as they recieved the message of a problem we were having and they never responded. The problem grew into an emergency and I feel that may have been avoided. Once Rob got the message things were handled. We did have A LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE Christmas, fun for all.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter O., Fredericksburg, Virginia

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

Wonderful vacation home for a week at SML.

This was our fourth year going to SML rather than OBX. We thought we had found the best house for our family of eight (and growing). We realized that we needed to find a house with more bedrooms to accommodate our married children. We found Heron Point on VRBO and took the boat down there to see it from the water. The house and property are stunning. We did think the dock house was small, but it was spacious enough for all our crew. The architecture of the house (post and beam) was amazing to look at. The home theatre was very comfortable. The game room was well furnished with a pool table, a shuffleboard table (you don't see a lot of these anymore) and a juke box. I wholeheartedly recommend this property, but just not the week we rent it! :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonya E., Charlotte

Incredible house with everything you could need!

I visited this with a group of 16 friends and family over New Years. The house is stunning and the pictures absolutely do not do it justice. The basement satisfied the inner kid in all of us--pool table, foosball, shuffle board, a bluetooth jukebox, and last but not least, the incredible movie room, where some of us even ended up sleeping because the recliner chairs were just so comfortable. Everyone slept comfortably and there was more than enough seating for everyone. The open kitchen was great because we had a huge group with lots of mouths to feed and food constantly churning out of the kitchen. The only issue we had was not with the house itself, so I won't deduct any stars. When we arrived, I realized I hadn't requested linen service (my mistake). We called the property management company (it was 3PM) and the gentleman we spoke to was very rude. He insisted he "only answered the phone" and that it was our mistake that we had called so late, even though check-in was at 3PM? When we asked to speak to his manager, he said everyone had left because of the holiday and suggested we go buy linens at a store nearby. Don't think he handled it very well.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Carola E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an absolutely stunning property. We had a great family reunion at Heron Point. The dock and hot tub were our favorite features. The views were fabulous from all the decks and the fire pit was great fun.
Fabulous property with outstanding views and amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a spectacular time as always! Amazing views and amenities with wonderful accessibility to everything we wanted to do!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry A. M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Not many places are better than the photos but Heron Point is and the photos make it look exceptional. Incredibly clean, very well stocked with everything you need. Very responsive property management as well. One of the best rentals I have ever had.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the best house I’ve stayed at in years of staying at lake houses. Everything worked and everything was very nice and everything was clearly labeled with instructions. By way of example, they have a movie theater with a large projection screen probably 100 inches with instructions on exactly how to make it work. It was just a little things like that all over the house that made it so nice. Even the showers had instructions. Can’t say I’ve ever been anywhere where not only everything worked, but everything was also explained. It’s a giant house with comfortable furniture and it’s well decorated right on the lake. Cannot be happier and will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing, would love to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house with great amenities and entertainment!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is beautiful! It has magnificent views, comfortable accommodations and lots of room for visiting and many fun activities for all ages. The host promptly answered any questions we had and was very kind and helpful. The house was very clean and the kitchen is well-appointed. Looking forward to coming back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a wonderful time celebrating my mom’s 70th Birthday. The property was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick & Gloria P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family (3 sons, 3 daughters-in-law and 6 grandchildren) do an annual summer vacation. We have been to the Outerbanks, Deep Creek Lake, Panama, Rehoboth Beach, the Thousand Islands, and some others. Everyone (even the 3 year olds) told us that this house at SML was the best vacation venue yet! - and I agree. Plenty of room for everybody, a game room, a huge movie theater room with state of the art video and sound systems.Easy access dock - we rented a TriToon boat from Mitchell's Marina & Restaurant, a 5 minute drive from the house. Only one disappointment - Thery have a strict no pet policy, which I get. I wouldn't want big, shedding dogs coming out of the lake and into my house (the fam has a total of 5 of those types of dogs and they were all boarded). But my wife and I have a 10 pound, non-shedding, hypo-allergenic Maltese - basically a lap dog. The no pets policy has no flexibility - that was our only dissappointment. And for those who have never been to SML before, there is maybe 60 miles of winding roads through a rural area of farmland and gravel roads to get to house - everyone was wondering where we were headed and concerned about what we would find when we got to our destination. All totally wasted worry - once you arrive and take a look around, you will realize it was well worth the trip.
Full kitchen with everything you would expect and much more.
Chess board table overlooking the lower level with a view of the lakeeaten by a 7 year
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning property! Well appointed! Easy check-in.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

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