Family-friendly/Huge Dock/No Wake Cove/Kayaks/Mountain View/Fire Pit/WiFi/Games
This timeless lakefront home is the perfect location for your family getaway. With over 3,000 square feet, multiple living spaces, 4 bedrooms (high quality linens & towels included) with 2 queen beds, 2 twin beds and 2 sets of bunk beds, 3 full bathrooms, family/gameroom, wrap around deck and huge multi-level dock that sits just inside a no-wake cove providing the perfect spot for swimming, floating, and kayaking. Upon arrival you will find the beds already made with linens that are professionally cleaned and sanitized offsite along with fresh towels in each bedroom and bathroom. Additionally we provide laundry detergent, color-safe bleach, dish washing liquid and detergent, hand soap, toilet paper and starter paper towels and napkins. We thoughtfully designed this home so that your vacation can begin the moment you arrive. This home offers stunning sunrise, sunset and mountains views. With a beautifully landscaped private lot, fire pit, endless decks and a multi-level dock. This getaway is one you'll dream of coming back to year after year.
Dock Enjoy lounging, sunning, fishing and playing on the enormous multi-leveled dock. Relax in the sunshine on the upper level or one of the two lower-level stationary docks. Then take a break in the shade under the gentle breeze of the outdoor ceiling fan. Ready to hit the water and float around? Head over to the floating dock and jump in. If you're looking for a bit more excitement leap into the water from the upper-level jumping platform which is a guest favorite. This incredible dock has endless spaces and uses, but one of the best is taking in the beautiful sunrise and sunset. The gentle slopping staircase down to the dock is enclosed on both sides by hand railings making for a safe walk for all ages. Guests may secure their boat to the floating dock.
Deck The multi-leveled wrap around deck on the home is a wonderful place to take in the view, lounge or enjoy dining while looking at beautiful Smith Mountain. The outdoor dining table comfortably seats six and is a great place for a meal or morning cup of coffee. The lower level of the deck, located directly outside of the family room, has a hammock swing with a peaceful view of the lake -- a great spot for reading or quietly relaxing.
House - Main Level This beautiful 3,000 plus square foot home has an spacious open concept floor plan on the main level with a floor-to-ceiling natural stone gas fireplace as its centerpiece. Flanking the fireplace is a wall of windows allowing for a 180 degree view of the lake. With a deep over-sized couch and three additional armchairs -- two of which are swiveling gliders -- its the ideal room to gather, relax and enjoy the spectacular view in the company of family and friends. The dining area is also located on this level with table for six and an additional four bar-height stools located at the counter. The well-appointed kitchen is the perfect spot to prepare meals while still engaging with your family and friends or taking in the gorgeous view. Also located on this level are two charming guest rooms and a full bath with a tub/shower combination. Guest room one has two twin beds and guest room two a queen bed.
House - Upper Level The upper floor of the home boasts a lovely loft that overlooks the main level and has one of the most beautiful views of the lake. This is a great spot to relax and gaze at the water, read quietly, or play cards with a loved one. Also on this level is the huge master bedroom with a private lake-view balcony and grand master bath outfitted with a stand alone shower and over-sized jetted tub.
House - Lower Level The lower level hangout has a bright, light-filled rec room with a second natural stone gas fireplace and two sets of french doors leading to the dock. Included in this room is seating for the entire family to enjoy a movie night, listen to music, play one of the many available board games or family-friendly Wii games, or compete in late-night LED-lit Foosball tournament. Directly off of the family room is a kitchenette which has a second full-sized refrigerator to handle overflow food, drinks and snacks. A small table makes it a convenient place for the kiddos to have a snack. The third full bathroom is also located on this floor and offers an oversized walk-in shower. The washer and dryer are located in a closet within this bathroom. The fourth bedroom, the bunk room, is connected to the full bath and is outfitted with two sets of bunk beds -- a favorite hang out space of the kids.
Outdoor Entertainment We're happy to provide three 10' kayaks. In addition, we have numerous floats, pool noodles and life vests available. The no-wake cove is a peaceful, safe place to swim, fish, float and kayak.
Indoor Entertainment The family room is well stocked for a fun-filled family night or rainy day. More than a dozen board games and movies, puzzles and a new LED-lit foosball table promise to keep your family entertained. If you would rather read a book, we have over a hundred books available for your enjoyment. We also have a Roku available for streaming.
Grill Brand new Weber grill just outside the kitchen comes complete with directions for use, and offers plenty of room for burgers and dogs, steaks or that fresh fish you just caught from the lake.
Fishing If you've never fished Smith Mountain Lake, you're in for a treat. Filled with large mouth bass, catfish and some of the best striper fishing around, all you need is a pole and a little skill. And if you're looking for a little help, we have recommendations for a few terrific local fishing guides who can help make sure your fishing is fun and fruitful. We have caught both bass and catfish right off the dock. They were delicious!
Fire Pit What is a trip to the lake without a night lakeside enjoying a fire, family, friends and 'smores? The fire pit is located on the large side yard near the water and we are pleased to provide ample firewood for your enjoyment and marshmallow toasting!
Boating/Jet Skiing Bring your own boat or jetski or rent one at one of two nearby marinas (Mitchell's Point Marina and Parkway Marina) that are a short drive and even shorter boat ride when it is time to refuel. You may tie off your boat either on our floater dock or along the sailboat slip.
Parking We have a large circulator driveway with an overflow parking area to the right of the driveway - please, no parking on the grass. Additionally, please note that we have added a security camera that overlooks the driveway for added security.
Area Attractions/Dining There are numerous restaurants on the lake. We frequently dine at Mitchell's Point restaurant for casual lakeside dining -- always a tasty meal and just minutes from the house by water. We also like to head to Mexico Vajeo located at Crazy Horse Marina for another delicious meal that is a favorite of the kids. Crazy Horse Marina is just 10 minutes by boat from the house. Bridgewater Plaza has many dining and shopping options and is about 20 minutes by boat. For more dining options please go to the following site: (https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g7099485-Smith_Mountain_Lake_Virginia.html). Please go to the links section of our listing for links to Mitchell's Point Marina, Crazy Horse Marina and Bridgewater Plaza for further information about area attractions and dining.
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Max occupancy is 8. No additional guests allowed without Owners approval, unauthorized extra guest charge is $200/person/day.
7 night stay is required June through August. Rental Agreement must be signed to finalize reservation. Drivers license required as proof of identity.
Daytime visitors must be pre-approved by owner, unapproved guests will result in $100/person/day. Late checkout (after 10:00am) results in $100 fee.
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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
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
Frequently asked questions
Is Family-friendly/Huge Dock/No Wake Cove/Kayaks/Mountain View/Fire Pit/WiFi/Games pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Family-friendly/Huge Dock/No Wake Cove/Kayaks/Mountain View/Fire Pit/WiFi/Games?
As of 26 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family-friendly/Huge Dock/No Wake Cove/Kayaks/Mountain View/Fire Pit/WiFi/Games on 12 September 2026 start from NZ$1,028, 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 Family-friendly/Huge Dock/No Wake Cove/Kayaks/Mountain View/Fire Pit/WiFi/Games?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Family-friendly/Huge Dock/No Wake Cove/Kayaks/Mountain View/Fire Pit/WiFi/Games?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Family-friendly/Huge Dock/No Wake Cove/Kayaks/Mountain View/Fire Pit/WiFi/Games?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Family-friendly/Huge Dock/No Wake Cove/Kayaks/Mountain View/Fire Pit/WiFi/Games located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Smith Mountain Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Smith Mountain Lake State Park and Lake Haven Marina. Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina and Hickory Hill Vineyards are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This house was perfect. It has wonderful views of the lake. We enjoyed the use of the kayaks and paddle boards from the amazing boat house. We would definitely com back again.
Lane W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2025
Thank you, Lane for your kind words regarding our house. We enjoyed hosting you and hope that you will return again soon!
This was our second time staying at this house and we absolutely loved it. My family has been coming to SML for nearly 40 years and I can say this is probably the best equipped house we’ve ever stayed in. Love the location as well. So much outdoor space, beautiful view of the mountains, you really couldn’t ask for much more.
Jade W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2025
Jade, thank you for your review and your kind words about our house—we are quite fortunate to own this lovely home. We look forward to hosting you again next summer!
This house was perfection! My family and I had the best time here. I was impressed by how clean and well-stocked the house was. The book collection in the basement was massive! So many to choose from. Our favorite part was the dock. We hung out there most of the time. We kayaked, paddle boarded, and those brave enough jumped from the upper level of the dock. We can't wait to return!
We absolutely loved our time at this property. The house was lovely and decorated in very classic lake style. There are expansive open views of the lake and a great deck where we had all of our meals. But the dock was where we spent our time and adults and kids enjoyed it so much. I was so impressed how clean the dock and all the boards and kayaks were and loved the owners attention to detail. We can’t wait to come back next year!
Our family really enjoyed our stay. The jumping platform off the top deck was a hit with the kids and the space both inside and outside allowed us all the opportunity to relax and enjoy the lake.
Cari D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2024
Thanks, Cari! We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and fully agree that the jumping platform is a blast! Hope to see you again.
Lisa
The house is really pretty and peaceful. We have vacationed at SML before but liked this house and its location more. It’s off a main channel and very close to a no-wake zone. Because we went in late August, there wasn’t as much boating activity. The kids loved jumping off the docks, low and high, and using the floats, SUP boards and kayaks. We enjoyed making s’mores around the fire pit and seeing stars in the night sky. Going to SML in late August made for a relaxing stay. And we caught up with the Ice Cream Boat during a day at the state park, a short drive from the house.
Jenny S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Linda S.
2 August 2017
Absolutely a wonderful place to stay! Everything we hoped for and more! We'll be back next year!
So great to create memories with our children and grandchildren! This was perfect!
Linda S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Linda, thank you for your review. Yes!! That is what our house is best for -- making sweet lasting memories with your family. Thanks so much!
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Lisa
We have been staying at SML for a few years now, and this is by far the best house and location. Lisa was fantastic! The house was gorgeous and had all we could ask for!
Valerie O.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2021
Valerie, thanks so much for you kind review! Looking forward to seeing you again next summer!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
marco v.
26 July 2018
Great home, location and well appointed
Home is well stocked with all you need and is in a great location on the lake. Gr at accommodations and well appointed
marco v.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Marco, thank you for your feedback and for taking the time to review our house.
Lisa
The whole gamut….house, location, host…..All simply amazing!!
scott y.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2024
Thank you so much, Scott! Looking forward to seeing you again next summer!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Julie H.
28 July 2017
One of the best family vacations - ever! Loved this beauiful lake house and property.
This lake house and property is outstanding. Our family had the most wonderful time and enjoyed staying at this beautiful home. It was really hard for us to leave at the end of the week. We will be coming back!
Julie H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Julie, thank you for the lovely review. We are so glad you enjoyed your week at the house and are equally thrilled to have you and Brian back again next year! Having guests return to our house year after year is a huge compliment. Thank you so much!
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Lisa
We had the best time at SML in this house! The dock had everything you need and the owner provided so many extras in the house. We will definitely be back!!
Beth A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2022
Beth, thank you so much for your kind review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your time at our house and please do come back!
Awesome house and location. Super clean and well taken care of / equipped home. Kids absolutely loved jumping in the lake from the dock and swimming. Great property. Can’t wait to come back.
We had a great time and thought the house was perfect for our family. We really enjoyed being able to swim (and jump) off the dock and tie up a boat we rented. The house was clean and the amenities were of high quality. A great place that we hope to visit again.
Jonathan K.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
29 May 2018
Beautiful home with stunning views!
Our family had one of our most memorable long weekends on this beautiful property. House was really clean, decor was inviting and comfortable, and the back porch and boat house could not of been better. Looking forward to our next stay in the near future.
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Thank you so much for your lovely words and kind review. We are so glad you enjoyed the house and boat dock with your family and we do hope that you will come back again soon.
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Lisa
This was a wonderful house in a beautiful location. Our group of 7 had everything we needed , and loved that we were so close to the lake. Our kids had a great time jumping off of the dock and it was nice to be close enough to watch the boats and the skiers on the main lake. Highly recommend!
Great views and waterfront. Boat house and dock were perfect for hanging out on the water. The house was clean and very comfortable. Kids really enjoyed the downstairs. Neighborhood is close to state park and good for walking, running, etc. owner was very helpful.
Ken J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2021
Ken, thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to review our house. We are so glad that you and your family enjoyed your time at the lake. Should you return to SML we do hope you and your family will stay with us again.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
dan o.
13 July 2018
Great for families!
beautiful, well-appointed home on the point of a nice quiet cove. Beautiful covered and uncovered dock space - plenty of room to gather and talk. Great views from the deck. Plenty of lake toys made it easy to find things to do. Thanks so much for a great week - Already looking for a date for our next stay.
dan o.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2020
Dan, thank you so much for your nice review! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at the lake and took advantage of all the great hang out spaces on the dock! We look forward to your return!
Best-
Lisa
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lisa M.
25 June 2018
Beautiful, relaxing, perfect family vacation.
The house is welcoming and very clean, we felt at home right away. The boat dock is enormous and we spent all day and evening on the dock enjoying the water, the view and spending time together. It truly is a perfect location to relax and reconnect with family and friends. Love this house! We will be back.
Lisa M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Thank you for the positive review. We are so glad that you found our house and property relaxing, and that you had a nice time spending time with your family on the dock. We look forward to having you stay again in the future!
House was super clean and had just about anything you need for the week! Excellent communication with the owner for anything that was needed. We enjoyed the beautiful views from the house and decks. The location on the water does get choppy with boat traffic. Thanks for providing an excellent place to stay!
Marcy D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2024
Marcy, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay during the week of the 4th of July, and found the house well stocked and clean. Regarding the choppy water, July is the busiest month of the year with the week of the 4th being the busiest of the summer season attracting many visitors to the lake to celebrate the holiday and enjoy the fireworks from their boat. With the increased crowds during the 4th it is expected there would be increased boat traffic and choppy water. Generally, our location and cove is pretty quiet with the exception of a few boats and PWCs traveling past. We would love to have you back and would recommend selecting a non-holiday week to avoid the large crowds and increased boat traffic. Take care and enjoy the rest of your summer!
We had a great stay at Lisa’s place on SML. The house was very well stocked, nicely decorated, and had comfortable beds. The beautiful expansive views of the lake never grew old. The dock was the highlight though and was where we spent most of our time. It had even been upgraded since the pictures were taken and was better than expected. We had scattered storms pass through the first half the week, but with the large covered area on the dock, we were able to remain outside and watch the rain and fish. Kayaks and paddleboards were in good shape and used often. The location was also close enough to the state park to bike over and ride the trails, which I did a couple mornings. It was a great house overall that we would definitely rent again.
Brett M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2025
Brett, thank you for the kind review. The new seating area on the dock is a favorite spot for family time, reading or taking in the rain — glad you enjoyed it. Hope to host you again in the future.
Perfect getaway for our family. Beautiful location on the lake. So many “extra-touches” from the owner to make this a luxurious and easy stay. My family enjoyed the bunk room, movies, games, fire pit and dock toys. Thank you!
Both the house and outdoor space were absolutely beautiful and perfect for our family and friends to enjoy the lake. We had perfect weather to enjoy all the outdoor amenities that were provided. The dock area was extra special as it provided the setting for our daughters engagement at sunset on Labor Day! We would definitely rent this property again!!
Ann T.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2021
Ann, thank you for taking the time to review our house. I believe this is the first engagement to take place at our house and what a wonderful memory it will be for all of you! We hope you and your family with return again and again.
We absolutely loved the house. Our girls especially enjoyed the bunk room and foosball table in the basement. Amazing deck and view of the lake. We also loved using the stand up paddle boards and kayaks. We can’t wait to come again. The only thing to be aware of is that on busier days there might be some wake at the dock but it was still enjoyable to jump and swim for our girls, ages 7 and 10.
Jade W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2024
Jade, we are so glad you and your family enjoyed your stay and we are pleased you'll be returning next summer. We have several families who return year after year and we hope yours will continue to do the same.
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Hosted by Lisa W. Markow
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