The house was great! The location and the lake were terrific! The boathouse with the upper deck was spectacular ! And Cathy our host could not have been nicer or more responsive !!!

This place is perfect. The owner goes above and beyond creating the perfect oasis on the lake. She is also always accessible and responds to any issue immediately. Wish I could give more stars!

We loved this house and it’s location on lake in a very private cove. The house was very clean. Cathy was very easy to work with and responded immediately to our questions. House layout worked great for our family (brothers with spouses and 2 kids each). Our only “surprise” was you don’t really have a big view of the lake from the house because of the way it’s situated and the dock isn’t visible from the house at all. Compared to other places we’ve stayed at SML we LOVED that this house didn’t have stairs to get to the dock and so ultimately it worked out fine but was just not what we expected at first. Highly recommend this house! We’d definitely rent it again.

Our host offered helpful guidance with nearly every aspect of our stay. We were given great advice on boat rentals, fishing, restaurants, groceries, etc. She really went out of her way to make our stay pleasant and enjoyable. Be aware that the water level of the lake does rise and fall. So if you dock a boat on the fixed dock, take care when securing it (consider leaving some slack in the ropes). And the house has a really nice kitchen, so you can easily cook meals in it if you don't care to drive to restaurants.

As described (in detail). Would definately return.

We had a good time, and the property was really great. The owner was very helpful and attentive. The property is setup better than most places we have stayed. We would definitely stay here again in the future.

Everything was great!! We loved the openness of the house to hang out together, and spent all day on the dock and in the water! Bonus points for the couches, umbrellas and fans for the upper dock!! Cathy was great to work with, extremely helpful, and really made our vacation easy and enjoyable. The little extras go a long way, and we’re super appreciated! Thanks for a great stay and sharing your home with us!

Everything was great!! We loved the openness of the house to hang out together, and spent all day on the dock and in the water! Bonus points for the couches, umbrellas and fans for the upper dock!! Cathy was great to work with, extremely helpful, and really made our vacation easy and enjoyable. The little extras go a long way, and we’re super appreciated! Thanks for a great stay and sharing your home with us!

We have been vacationing at SML for years and have never had an experience like this! The house is perfect, the dock is amazing, and the owner is so helpful, friendly, and invested in this home! We are definitely returning!

Everything was great!! We loved the openness of the house to hang out together, and spent all day on the dock and in the water! Bonus points for the couches, umbrellas and fans for the upper dock!! Cathy was great to work with, extremely helpful, and really made our vacation easy and enjoyable. The little extras go a long way, and we’re super appreciated! Thanks for a great stay and sharing your home with us!

This home was absolutely perfect for our family! We had two kiddos graduating a week apart from nearby colleges so this home became our home for 10 days. It was truly delightful to have such a beautiful place to have our family all together and to celebrate some big accomplishments! So many wonderful features to this home: spacious, extra clean, very functional kitchen, coffee bar, screened in porch, piano, games galore, pool table, beautiful dock, kayaks and paddle boards and so much more! Cathy, the owner/host, was wonderful in providing all required info for check in and just overall great communication! We had an amazing stay and can’t wait to go back!!

Great home has everything you need which makes you feel at home. Beautiful views down by the lake. Great and peaceful vacation spot come check it out.

This home was absolutely perfect for our family! We had two kiddos graduating a week apart from nearby colleges so this home became our home for 10 days. It was truly delightful to have such a beautiful place to have our family all together and to celebrate some big accomplishments! So many wonderful features to this home: spacious, extra clean, very functional kitchen, coffee bar, screened in porch, piano, games galore, pool table, beautiful dock, kayaks and paddle boards and so much more! Cathy, the owner/host, was wonderful in providing all required info for check in and just overall great communication! We had an amazing stay and can’t wait to go back!!

This home was absolutely perfect for our family! We had two kiddos graduating a week apart from nearby colleges so this home became our home for 10 days. It was truly delightful to have such a beautiful place to have our family all together and to celebrate some big accomplishments! So many wonderful features to this home: spacious, extra clean, very functional kitchen, coffee bar, screened in porch, piano, games galore, pool table, beautiful dock, kayaks and paddle boards and so much more! Cathy, the owner/host, was wonderful in providing all required info for check in and just overall great communication! We had an amazing stay and can’t wait to go back!!

We have been vacationing at SML for years and have never had an experience like this! The house is perfect, the dock is amazing, and the owner is so helpful, friendly, and invested in this home! We are definitely returning!

Great home has everything you need which makes you feel at home. Beautiful views down by the lake. Great and peaceful vacation spot come check it out.

Lake Effects was perfect for our long weekend getaway, but would have been great for a whole week as well. We just wanted a place to relax and unwind at the lake with 3 college-weary young adult children on fall break, and this was great. The house is in a very nice part of the lake, in a quiet neighborhood right across from the State Park, just off the main channel on a side bay, so it is quiet, but super convenient to everything. The boat dock is great, with a 2nd story, albeit just down the yard a bit from the house, but it's great for the water-friendly family that wants to enjoy the canoe, kayaks and paddle boat that were provided by the host family. Cathy and her family thought of everything, and we didn't need or lack for one thing. The house is large, so all of us had our own space, out of each other's way, and it is well appointed, so we literally did not need anything but our clothes and food/drinks. It has an AWESOME coffee bar, and she even provided pods for the Keurig machine, but we brought our own as well. If you are looking for a nice retreat for up to 6-8 comfortably, this is a great choice, but 8 is the max, so don't even think about more. The County sets the rules on that, which is actually nice, because you know there won't be giant wild crowds. The neighborhood was VERY nice and quiet and there was a resident deer family that walked around everyone's yard, which was nice to see. There is an afternoon or evening sunset view from the house and boat dock and that is really nice. All in all, we highly recommend LAKE EFFECTS, because the host Cathy, is a Super Host, and she really takes good care of the house and her guests with excellent communication and supplies. ENJOY!

Lake Effects was perfect for our long weekend getaway, but would have been great for a whole week as well. We just wanted a place to relax and unwind at the lake with 3 college-weary young adult children on fall break, and this was great. The house is in a very nice part of the lake, in a quiet neighborhood right across from the State Park, just off the main channel on a side bay, so it is quiet, but super convenient to everything. The boat dock is great, with a 2nd story, albeit just down the yard a bit from the house, but it's great for the water-friendly family that wants to enjoy the canoe, kayaks and paddle boat that were provided by the host family. Cathy and her family thought of everything, and we didn't need or lack for one thing. The house is large, so all of us had our own space, out of each other's way, and it is well appointed, so we literally did not need anything but our clothes and food/drinks. It has an AWESOME coffee bar, and she even provided pods for the Keurig machine, but we brought our own as well. If you are looking for a nice retreat for up to 6-8 comfortably, this is a great choice, but 8 is the max, so don't even think about more. The County sets the rules on that, which is actually nice, because you know there won't be giant wild crowds. The neighborhood was VERY nice and quiet and there was a resident deer family that walked around everyone's yard, which was nice to see. There is an afternoon or evening sunset view from the house and boat dock and that is really nice. All in all, we highly recommend LAKE EFFECTS, because the host Cathy, is a Super Host, and she really takes good care of the house and her guests with excellent communication and supplies. ENJOY!

Would you like a relaxing, peaceful stay at a lovely, well-appointed home with every kind of amenity available to make your stay special? This is the home. We had such a very nice time!

First of all, Cathy is a gracious, understanding and responsive host. Everything about Lake Effects 2 ensures a relaxing and enjoyable experience. The kitchen has everything that an accomplished cook needs. The water toys and dock ensure total enjoyment of the lake. Even if bad weather is experienced, there are plenty of activities in the house to pass the time. We saw deer every morning and evening of our visit. This is the location to relax and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Everything was perfect! The house is extremely nice and spacious. Super comfortable and relaxing. Beautiful views from every level. The lake is a short walk away with an upper deck perfect for spending the days and viewing the sunsets. The water is clean and clear. Great for swimming. Definitely take advantage of the canoes and kayaks provided. You won't be disappointed. This was my first visit to Smith Mountain Lake and it definitely won't be my last. I loved this house and its location. It really is a private oasis for making special memories. Thank you so much for allowing us to use your home, its is sincerely appreciated. We had a wonderful time!

First of all, Cathy is a gracious, understanding and responsive host. Everything about Lake Effects 2 ensures a relaxing and enjoyable experience. The kitchen has everything that an accomplished cook needs. The water toys and dock ensure total enjoyment of the lake. Even if bad weather is experienced, there are plenty of activities in the house to pass the time. We saw deer every morning and evening of our visit. This is the location to relax and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Everything was perfect! The house is extremely nice and spacious. Super comfortable and relaxing. Beautiful views from every level. The lake is a short walk away with an upper deck perfect for spending the days and viewing the sunsets. The water is clean and clear. Great for swimming. Definitely take advantage of the canoes and kayaks provided. You won't be disappointed. This was my first visit to Smith Mountain Lake and it definitely won't be my last. I loved this house and its location. It really is a private oasis for making special memories. Thank you so much for allowing us to use your home, its is sincerely appreciated. We had a wonderful time!

We loved our stay! We booked this to come with another couple but they were not able to come. So it was a nice little get away for my husband and I. House was extremely spacious, very clean, and all the amenities of home! Cathy, the host, was wonderful. We chatted via text leading up to the trip, she texted to make sure we arrived okay, and even texted final instructions the night before checkout. I loved reading her story and the story of the house! The neighborhood was excellent as well. Plenty of places to run/walk and not a lot of traffic. A great get away! We will definitely be back!

We loved our stay! We booked this to come with another couple but they were not able to come. So it was a nice little get away for my husband and I. House was extremely spacious, very clean, and all the amenities of home! Cathy, the host, was wonderful. We chatted via text leading up to the trip, she texted to make sure we arrived okay, and even texted final instructions the night before checkout. I loved reading her story and the story of the house! The neighborhood was excellent as well. Plenty of places to run/walk and not a lot of traffic. A great get away! We will definitely be back!

Location was perfect being in a cove and quiet yet great for skiing and tubing. Extremely kid friendly property with lots of water toys and games. Overall a excellent experience

Location was perfect being in a cove and quiet yet great for skiing and tubing. Extremely kid friendly property with lots of water toys and games. Overall a excellent experience

This house is located in the best spot on the lake -- quiet cove yet close to the main channel, across from the State Park so a lovely view, and there is only a very gentle incline to the lake (it was easy for the 85 year olds in the group to walk). The house is stocked with everything you need on vacation -- from games, to movies, to a complete kitchen. Cathy the owner is lovely to work with. We had a very special week.

This house is located in the best spot on the lake -- quiet cove yet close to the main channel, across from the State Park so a lovely view, and there is only a very gentle incline to the lake (it was easy for the 85 year olds in the group to walk). The house is stocked with everything you need on vacation -- from games, to movies, to a complete kitchen. Cathy the owner is lovely to work with. We had a very special week.

Cathy was a wonderful host and very quick to respond to our questions. The property was beautiful and we enjoyed the dock most of all. Would love to stay there again.

We loved this property because of all that was in it and around it, but most of all because of the responsive owner who was quick with a reply to help or explain or just try to take care of us. My family especially enjoyed the piano, the many games, the pool table and foosball, and all of the outdoor extras. Would definitely rent again given the opportunity.

Nice house and great location on the lake.