End Unit w/ Frequent Wildlife Sightings | No Wake Cove | Resort Perks Located in the picturesque Mariners Landing community, 'Better Lake Than Never' is the ideal setting for a relaxing retreat with entertainment. Start your morning at the 2-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental condo with coffee on the screened patio with lake views, then swim and have a cookout on the beach, or head to Smith Mountain Lake State Park to enjoy the expansive hiking trails and springtime scenery. -- THE PROPERTY -- STRR-000134-2026 SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS - Bedroom 1: 1 king bed - Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed - Living Room: 1 queen sleeper sofa COMMUNITY AMENITIES  - Walk to beach (swimming, fishing, cookouts, & docks) - Mariners Landing, restaurant, boat rentals, boat docking (w/ fee) - Clubhouse - Indoor pool, outdoor pool - Fitness center - Tennis, pickleball, & basketball courts - 18-hole golf course (15% off green fees, designed by Robert Trent Jones) - Game room - Playground OUTDOOR LIVING - Open patio, screened patio - Outdoor seating - Water views INDOOR LIVING - Flat-screen TVs, YouTube TV w/ major & multiple networks - Gas fireplace - Board games - 2 en-suite bathrooms, 2 walk-in shower KITCHEN - Stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher - Dual Keurig & drip coffee maker, toaster, blender - Cooking basics, dishware & flatware, spices - Paper towels, trash bags - Dining table, breakfast bar w/ seating GENERAL - Free WiFi (high speed) - Keyless entry - Central heating & A/C, ceiling fans - Linens & towels, washer & dryer FAQ - 1 Ring doorbell camera (facing out) ACCESSIBILITY - Single-story condo - 1st-floor unit - Exterior stairs to enter PARKING - Community parking lot -- THE LOCATION -- - 3 miles to Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 12 miles to Bridgewater Marina & Boat Rentals - 15 miles to Seven Doors Winery - 35 miles to Virginia Museum of Transportation - 32 miles to Lynchburg Regional Airport -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties, or large gatherings - This property has a maximum occupancy of 4 but can sleep 6 total. Please reach out to the Guest Contact for more information - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - This single-story condo on the 1st floor requires exterior stairs to enter - Guests bringing a boat must register and pay trailer parking/dock fees: $50 for the first night and $25 for each additional night - Community amenities are included in the nightly rate for no additional fee - Your safety matters. This property features a Ring doorbell device with an exterior security camera facing the front outdoor entry. The camera does not look into any interior spaces. The camera records video and sound when motion is detected by the device