Southern Charm SML - DREAM house! 3 minutes from Bridgewater Plaza.
About this house rental
Situated in Smith Mountain Lake, this attractive house for $1,475 per night is a great option for your next trip. Have you ever dreamt of a one of a kind lake rental your entire family can stay in under one roof? Look no further, we at Southern Charm have it for you! Anything with entertaining, this home will WOW all of your guests. Southern Charm is located 1 mile from Bridgewater Plaza. Can you say location, location location! The outdoor patio equipped with a huge gas firepit will accommodate 20 people, outdoor seating and tables are a plus for all your family to gather together for great times. All you need to bring to this lake home is your groceries. Freshly laundered high count linens and four inch memory toppers for all beds. You will need this luxury after a full day in the sun. Fresh white towels, wash cloths and beach towels are provided for each guest and will be rolled awaiting on each bed for your use. We provide two large capacity washing machines and two large capacity dryers - all that do complete loads in 20 minutes. With this many people you are going to go through lots of trash, no worries we have a large capacity container outdoors to hold it all. So many extras in this amazing home. (4) Queen size beds, 8 built-in bunks (perfect for kids and teenagers) and a pull out sofa all with memory foam for your comfort. Kitchen and dining seat 18 plus deck seating for 12 people. Big gas grill on upper deck! Great room sofa alone seats plenty, it is 16 feet w/ chase lounges on either side end, 2 rocking swivel chairs by a huge gas fireplace that is lined with pieces of glass, driftwood logs and you have a choice of 5 colors to change the lighting to your preference. Bathrooms are all done with gorgeous tile work. Downstairs has an 82 inch smart tv additional seating, copper bar, gas fireplace, ping-pong and an arcade game. Outdoors is equipped with a seating area with a hot tub, then around the corner is a huge stamped concrete patio with a large rectangular gas firepit that seats 20. Lot is a nice flat lot!!! Walk down the stamped path to the outdoor enclosed bar, equipped with mini fridge, margarita machine, an outdoor ice cooler for all your drinks. Then walk a few feet onto the dock where you will find a huge quartz island with bar stools equipped with an electric cooler ready to cool your snacks and drinks for your boat ride. Floating dock to tie your boat onto. Don't miss the kayak rack with 6 kayaks and a paddle board for some water fun! Our cove is a nice wide, no wake cove. Great to relax on a big float and not be bothered with lots of boats. Good dock for kids to jump in and make big splashes. **WE ARE CURRENTLY IN THE PROCESS OF BUILDING ANOTHER HOME NEXT DOOR THAT WILL SLEEP 16! That will be completed by early May 2024 to start the rental season off with a bang of two homes!!! This home is being featured in a magazine so it wont last long! HAVE MORE PEOPLE NO PROBLEM…. WE ARE CURRENTLY IN THE PROCESS OF BUILDING ANOTHER HOME NEXT DOOR. IT WILL SLEEP 16 & WILL HAVE A WALKING TRAIL BETWEEN THE 2 HOUSES!!! Have even more people…no worries. You can book another home for even bigger family events. Brother-n-laws house is 4 doors up Edgewater Escape and that sleeps 14. We swim from dock to dock and it makes for great family events being so close to one another! ****** SATURDAY-SATURDAY RENTALS ONLY FOR SUMMER RENTALS JUNE1st- 2nd WEEK OF AUGUST , YOU CAN STAY LONGER JUST NEED TO BE BOOKED IN 7 DAY INCREMENTS….. OFF SEASON MINIMUM STAY IS 3 NIGHTS !!!! AVAILABLE CHECK IN- 4 PM NO EXCEPTIONS & CHECK-OUT 9:50 am SHARP!! LATE CHECK-Out fee off $200 will apply if not checked out by 9:50. CLEANING CREWS HAVE TO START AT 9:50 am TO BE READY FOR NEXT RENTAL***** CLEANING FEE HAS CHANGED TO $450, we will have to adjust separately outside of total payment!!!
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Family friendly
Map of Smith Mountain Lake, VA
Reviews
4.5/5.0
Excellent(16 Reviews)
4.0
The property is beautiful and accommodated our large group very well. We enjoyed having a bunk room for our kids! Meredith was kind to let us check in 2 hours early. The hot tub was cold and the chemicals had not dissolved for two days but her husband kept in communication and came to refill and clean it. Meredith offered some refund since we couldn’t use the hot tub for two days, which was nice. The only eating and drinking in designated areas rule was in the listing but seemed a little excessive especially if you rent to kids and the stools provided are rather uncomfortable. I also did not love that we had to make our own beds upon arrival. We loved hanging out by the long fire pit overlooking the water and our kids loved all
The grassy areas to throw the football. Overall it was a good stay, thank you Meredith.
5.0
Was wonderful for a large group. Plenty of space for 16 adults. The location could not be beat for us as it was close to stores and the marina.
5.0
This property is ideally situated near Bridgewater Marina in a quiet cove on SML. The house is beautiful and just as pictured in the listing. The Kayaks, ping pong table, arcade game and outdoor seating was great for entertaining people of all ages! The owner is extremely responsive and maintains the property very well.
5.0
Great location on a quiet cove. Home was very nice and clean. Plenty of spaces for everyone. We enjoyed the lake and hot tub. Host communication was excellent. This was our first VRBO, weren't sure what to expect. Would stay there again. Beware if trailering your own boat, the driveway is very tight. Would have liked a larger, or 2nd, refrigerator. Maybe a bigger trash can. Was a great week!
4.0
We've been vacationing at SML since 2006 and have experienced many different house rentals. While this one isn't our favorite so far, it did have quite a few plusses:
The location of this house is outstanding! You are close to the Bridge and restaurants by car or by boat. But as an added bonus, there is undeveloped land to the left of the house. Early mornings were spent bird-watching from the kayaks. We identified over 20 large and small bird species from bald eagles and herons to hummingbirds and pewees. This house is at the end of a no-wake cove. We had no problems docking our boat.
The house was fine for 7 adults. We loved the fire pit setup. The bunks are definitely for small children only! The bathrooms are spa-like but the owners haven't yet installed towel racks or hooks to hang your bath towels. The bedrooms are small but comfortable. The decor is lovely, but some of it just gets in your way.
The dock is good for boating and swimming. We would have like more comfortable dock seating instead of bar stools. The swim ladders were a bit scary (not bolted to the dock) so we used the ladder off of our boat instead. We loved the kayaks.
4.0
Overall we loved our stay. The dock was great and an easier walk for my grandparents. Plenty of rooms for our full party.
Bar chairs at the island in kitchen provided lots of extra seating though I would only let adults sit in it, they were too light for kids.
Everything we needed to cook with was there and overall we had a great time.
4.0
Mostly positive
Lake activities were a huge success
Kitchen was great for a larger group
Very clean and organized
A lot of Parking
Adequate bathrooms
Quiet corner of lake was a positive
Some negatives
Step at lower level was a tripping hazard
Window in bathroom on main level didn’t provide privacy when showering
metal chairs where uncomfortable
5.0
We had the best week on the lake! The house was perfect for our large group of 16 ranging from 2 months-60. We ate all meals at home and had no problem with space and kitchen supplies. The home was big enough that we could enjoy time together but also separate the kids when we needed a break! We couldn’t have had a better experience with the host or their home. Highly recommended! We plan to visit again!
5.0
We absolutely loved our stay at the southern charm SML. It was right on the water, my team loved the ameneties, and we loved the location. It was close to grocery stores and downtown shops. Plenty of pots/pans/plates/dishes for a large group, and plenty of space to cook.
Meredith was easy to communicate with during the ENTIRE process - from start to finish, and was super accommodating to my groups needs/as things changed. I only wish we had realized the twin beds were NOT meant for a college student - they were a bit tight. Plenty of couch space and we utilized the pullout couch.
10/10 recommend to a group or a family looking to reserve this location!
3.0
Due to the review process of VRBO, I am forced to write this review and will give my honest opinion. Happy to get our family and 83-year-old matriarch mother-in-law together for Thanksgiving. We all enjoyed the location on the lake. 18 people would be a stretch for this house in terms of bedrooms and the kitchen was not stocked that well for a Thanksgiving dinner for so many people. We had some issues with the stove and grill not working properly and it took us a few days to get the fireplace to light. The owners were helpful and responsive with the fireplace issue and we got by with the stove issue and lit the grill by hand. We had a wonderful time fishing and kayaking on the lake as the weather was unseasonable warm.
The day after we checkout we received a message that we damaged the 5K Sea Grass rug and we were shunned for not knowing any better that furniture cannot be moved onto a rug of this stature. We are all professionals who work in different professions from the Government, CPA partner, Constuction, education and Wellness. None of us never knew this about a rug. Perhaps a rental notebook, a sign or just a quick note or text to warn us about this could have prevented us from moving a chair closer to the fireplace to get cozy and to see our puzzle better. We own an AirBB and would never spend 5K on a rug to furnish it. We truly apologize for any damage the chair caused to the rug, but we were not being irresponsible, we were just uninformed. Every single one of us would have done anything in our power to return the home in the same or in better condition as we found it.
5.0
This property is absolutely beautiful! The photos look just like the physical location. Both indoor and outdoor spaces are so accommodating to guests! Although I came in mid-November, my guests and I were able to utilize the hot tub, fire pit, and deck on the lake! There is ample space to entertain and enjoy spending quality time together. The only con I will share is the size of the twin beds. They slept very snug for adults, and some opted to sleep on the couches (ample space!). I think kids would love the twin-sized mattresses. Overall, I had super fast and easy communication with the owner and was grateful for their attentiveness. This house is absolutely lovely, with a few wineries less than 20 minutes away! Highly recommend
5.0
Beautiful property. Have booked it for future stay.
5.0
House was beautiful, clean and had everything you'd need. Outdoor had great access to the lake.
4.0
Recently renovated and great spot on the lake. Really enjoyed our time. Would definitely come back.
4.0
Cove and dock nice. Having a refrigerator on dock a plus. Cove is quiet and great for swimming.
5.0
This property was so beautiful. The home, property, and dock, looked like something out of a magazine. The home was super clean and very up to date. It looked newly remodeled... it pretty much felt like a brand new house. The furnishings and decorations were beautiful and in great shape. The walls and general condition was great! The inside and outside of the house are beautiful. The landscaping and dock area make a great first impression. The beds were very comfortable. The bath fixtures and bathrooms are also in great condition and beautiful. We were very pleased with the location and proximity to restaurants and grocery stores. The marina (Bridgewater) was super close and convenient. We rented a nice pontoon boat for the week and were able to dock it at this property along with our two jet skis. The outside porch areas were well furnished and in great shape. Each night our family of 10 gathered outside on the upper porch to eat dinner or on the lower porch to enjoy the beautiful fire pit and seating area. I can't say enough good things about the property and host. Scott and Meredith communicated great, were very responsive and friendly and made the checking in and out process so easy. They made us feel completely welcome. We have typically vacationed at Norris Lake in Tennessee but I think Smith Mountain Lake and this property are our new favorites. We will definitely return to this property!
5.0
Amazing House, Location, and Host
This property was so beautiful. The home, property, and dock, looked like something out of a magazine. The home was super clean and very up to date. It looked newly remodeled... it pretty much felt like a brand new house. The furnishings and decorations were beautiful and in great shape. The walls and general condition was great! The inside and outside of the house are beautiful. The landscaping and dock area make a great first impression. The beds were very comfortable. The bath fixtures and bathrooms are also in great condition and beautiful. We were very pleased with the location and proximity to restaurants and grocery stores. The marina (Bridgewater) was super close and convenient. We rented a nice pontoon boat for the week and were able to dock it at this property along with our two jet skis. The outside porch areas were well furnished and in great shape. Each night our family of 10 gathered outside on the upper porch to eat dinner or on the lower porch to enjoy the beautiful fire pit and seating area. I can't say enough good things about the property and host. Scott and Meredith communicated great, were very responsive and friendly and made the checking in and out process so easy. They made us feel completely welcome. We have typically vacationed at Norris Lake in Tennessee but I think Smith Mountain Lake and this property are our new favorites. We will definitely return to this property!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Smith Mountain Lake?
The average price for a rental in Smith Mountain Lake is $531 per night. This rental is $944 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Southern Charm SML - DREAM house! 3 minutes from Bridgewater Plaza. . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Southern Charm SML - DREAM house! 3 minutes from Bridgewater Plaza. pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Southern Charm SML - DREAM house! 3 minutes from Bridgewater Plaza. ?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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