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!

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.

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

Beautiful property. Have booked it for future stay.

House was beautiful, clean and had everything you'd need. Outdoor had great access to the lake.

Recently renovated and great spot on the lake. Really enjoyed our time. Would definitely come back.

Cove and dock nice. Having a refrigerator on dock a plus. Cove is quiet and great for swimming.

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!

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!