Coolest House On SML!
About this house rental
Situated in Smith Mountain Lake, this charming house for $650 per night is a great option for your next vacation. Totally unique design. Great for get togethers. Multi level home on water. Best location on the lake. Private wooded homesite on peninsula road near dam. Gorgeous great room (almost 2000 square foot itself with fireplace), 3 glass garage doors leading to porch deck, huge kitchen, pool table room, hot tub, decking throughout. Overlooks Smith Mountain. You can bring your own boat and tie it to our floater. Very high speed internet (300mbps) All guests agree to abide by the House rules. Certain dates require a longer reservation period.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Family friendly
Map of Smith Mountain Lake, VA
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(46 Reviews)
5.0
This property was perfect. The house and location are beautiful. We enjoyed the privacy of the location. It has a beautiful, large deck with large doors that can be opened. The kitchen was spacious and very well stocked, which is important to us. There was a lot of space to separate when you needed privacy. I also like that it was a quick walk to a local restaurant. The hosts were very responsive and accommodating.
My mom and dad are older and struggled with all the steps, so be aware of that if steps are an issue. They managed fine but it’s something to be aware of.
We highly recommend this property. It was perfect!
4.0
Thoroughly enjoyed this huge house for the week. It was clean and the owner was very attentive. When we needed several things addressed, he immediately went out and bought and left a bag of these things on the front stoop. Coffee maker was one of them. The heating element in the dryer was broken so it never worked. He ordered a new dryer. . Unfortunately, it didn't arrived till after we left. The washer worked after we pulled it out and hit the GFCI button because it had previously tripped. I would just suggest making sure everything works before the guests arrive. But great house!
5.0
Really enjoyed our stay at the house - it is quite spacious. The pictures don’t do the house justice - hanging out on the porch with large sofa swing was the epitome of relaxation. Great location - you can walk to a marina to rent a boat. Our fourth time to SML - this house and location did not disappoint. The alcove that this house sits on rarely gets any boat traffic - felt like we had the lake to ourselves. Yes, bedrooms are smaller. But you get the trade off of very large common areas.
4.0
Great house for our group of 8. Very unique open layout and features. Lots to do between hot tub, ping pong, pool table, many games, excellent dock and swimming in private cove. There are lots of stairs, so just be ware if you have older or less mobile members in your group. Overall, the house was pretty clean, but the dishes / coffee pot were a little less so, and the fridge had a particularly bad odor, but probably just needs a thorough deep cleaning. Likewise, the rotting jet ski at the dock should likely be removed as it does take away from the otherwise beautiful set up down at the water. Communication with the owners was fantastic and they definitely made all the right moves to make us feel very welcome. This was our first visit to SML; didn't know it when we booked, but this south end of the lake is the right end for more privacy and relaxation as the north end of the lake around Moneta is much busier. We will almost certainly look to book at this house again on our next visit to SML...and we will go back...the lake is awesome!! Thanks for a great stay.
4.0
Very spacious house with multiple levels and amenities. We thoroughly enjoyed our time on the lake and cooking wonderful in the spacious galley kitchen. Owner was quick to respond to any questions or concerns. Highly recommend!
5.0
The reviews were right! What a great place. The communal spaces are fabulous-you never feel like you're bumping into other people and everyone found a comfortable spot to call their own. The porch is amazing and we spent a ton of time on it. The kitchen is huge and the entire house is very open. The only disappointing thing was the fishing in the cove! This house is one of a kind!
5.0
This home is WILD! The shared spaces are huge, beautifully and thoughtfully appointed so that you can have multiple things going on in the same common area. The porch and view over the lake are spectacular and we enjoyed a little evening cocktail and appetizer there almost every evening. During the day, we were out and about on the lake, paddling, taking a boat ride, or just lounging in floats off the end of the dock. It was peaceful and perfect! The bedrooms are small, but the property owner was super clear about that and who wants to spend time by yourself in your bedroom when you can be with your loved ones!
Aside from the house itself, Dale was super responsive to any of our questions or needs. He was attentive and wanted to make sure that our experience was top notch. I couldn't be more grateful for the awesome week that we spent there!
5.0
This home has just about everything you could want for a stay at the lake. The house itself is a work of art. Four breathtaking levels with amazing views of the lake. So many amenities such as the hot tub, numerous decks, beverage cooler, ice machine, pool table, ping pong table, great tv/entertainment systems, tons of board games, and so much more. Dale was very responsive to questions and such a gracious host. Highly recommend!
5.0
Love this home! We would definitely consider this home on a return SML visit. From the minute the 6 of us arrived, we were intrigued with the architecture. The space seemed like a lot at first, but it felt comfortable in just a couple days -- giving our group of 6 adults/young adults room to play, relax, connect, and even study. The game room (pool and ping pong) invited us to connect as a family during evening hours and spontaneously during the days. The large porch was THE place to relax - the breezes, the view, the comfortable furniture. The large garage doors provided good light. We did not use them a lot, but we appreciated the option. The gourmet kitchen with the gas Wolf range, large built in frig/feezer, wine frig, and ice maker meant we did not need to journey back and forth to grocery stores and restaurants.. (The ice maker is an incredible bonus!). The location was perfect to retrieve our rented boat from the marina. Thank you for the hospitality and the warm welcome!
5.0
AMAZING Home!
Love this home! We would definitely consider this home on a return SML visit. From the minute the 6 of us arrived, we were intrigued with the architecture. The space seemed like a lot at first, but it felt comfortable in just a couple days -- giving our group of 6 adults/young adults room to play, relax, connect, and even study. The game room (pool and ping pong) invited us to connect as a family during evening hours and spontaneously during the days. The large porch was THE place to relax - the breezes, the view, the comfortable furniture. The large garage doors provided good light. We did not use them a lot, but we appreciated the option. The gourmet kitchen with the gas Wolf range, large built in frig/feezer, wine frig, and ice maker meant we did not need to journey back and forth to grocery stores and restaurants.. (The ice maker is an incredible bonus!). The location was perfect to retrieve our rented boat from the marina. Thank you for the hospitality and the warm welcome!
5.0
This place has everything we needed. All the guys were asking if we can put in for next year already.
5.0
The pictures do not do this place justice! The home is so large, a week wasn't enough to enjoy all the amazing spaces. The location on the cove is ideal, very quiet, perfect for floating the day away right off the dock, without alot of boat traffic. The internet speed is incredible, half of our party had working days while there, zero connectivity issues despite streaming multiple devices and having 6 additional laptops all running at the same time. Dale is hands down one of the most responsive hosts I've dealt with, any questions were answered quickly and with the utmost care. One thing to note, as mentioned, the house is quite large. There are 4 floors between the bedroom side of the house and the deck overlooking the cove, it was not an issue for us, but if anyone in your party has mobility issues, may be a consideration to inquire about.
Overall we loved this house and are already planning to make this an annual tradition! Thanks Dale and Lora for sharing your home and providing such am amazing getaway for our group!
5.0
Yearly dad’s trip
This place has everything we needed. All the guys were asking if we can put in for next year already.
5.0
Amazing Home & Perfect Location!
The pictures do not do this place justice! The home is so large, a week wasn't enough to enjoy all the amazing spaces. The location on the cove is ideal, very quiet, perfect for floating the day away right off the dock, without alot of boat traffic. The internet speed is incredible, half of our party had working days while there, zero connectivity issues despite streaming multiple devices and having 6 additional laptops all running at the same time. Dale is hands down one of the most responsive hosts I've dealt with, any questions were answered quickly and with the utmost care. One thing to note, as mentioned, the house is quite large. There are 4 floors between the bedroom side of the house and the deck overlooking the cove, it was not an issue for us, but if anyone in your party has mobility issues, may be a consideration to inquire about.
Overall we loved this house and are already planning to make this an annual tradition! Thanks Dale and Lora for sharing your home and providing such am amazing getaway for our group!
5.0
Quiet woodsy location, amazing home with a huge kitchen at the center. Nice sound system and plenty of deck space with fireplaces. Super responsive owner.
5.0
Surprised my wife for her birthday with a 2 night stay here. The house and property did not disappoint!! Beautiful house, beautiful views, and all communication with the owner was great! Would highly recommend, ESPECIALLY if you have a larger group, as this house would be PERFECT for entertaining a larger group of people.
5.0
The house was amazing. Very spacious with more areas to hang out and lounge than we were able to take advantage of. Will look to stay here again!
5.0
Great Spot
Quiet woodsy location, amazing home with a huge kitchen at the center. Nice sound system and plenty of deck space with fireplaces. Super responsive owner.
5.0
Perfect Birthday Surprise Getaway
Surprised my wife for her birthday with a 2 night stay here. The house and property did not disappoint!! Beautiful house, beautiful views, and all communication with the owner was great! Would highly recommend, ESPECIALLY if you have a larger group, as this house would be PERFECT for entertaining a larger group of people.
5.0
Wonderful family vacation at the neatest home we’ve ever stayed! So much room for entertainment and so spacious. Convenient dock, massive kitchen, largest great room I’ve ever seen. Friendly, communicative host!
5.0
Amazing House on the Water
The house was amazing. Very spacious with more areas to hang out and lounge than we were able to take advantage of. Will look to stay here again!
5.0
Amazing Property & Treasured Experience
Wonderful family vacation at the neatest home we’ve ever stayed! So much room for entertainment and so spacious. Convenient dock, massive kitchen, largest great room I’ve ever seen. Friendly, communicative host!
4.0
We have stayed at several different properties over the last 5 years at smith mountain lake and this one was by far the most unique. The pictures do not do the size of the house justice. It is huge which gave the 8 of us plenty of room to spread out if we wanted some down time or congregate in the game room to shoot some pool when we wanted to have some fun. The owner Dale is great and was very responsive to any questions we had. He even had a Boston butt on the egg waiting for us when we arrived. The dock could use some maintenance but we still enjoyed our time swimming and fishing and was able to keep our 21 foot boat tied to the floating dock. All in all we had a good time during our stay and appreciated everything Dale did to make our stay even better.
4.0
Unique Property
We have stayed at several different properties over the last 5 years at smith mountain lake and this one was by far the most unique. The pictures do not do the size of the house justice. It is huge which gave the 8 of us plenty of room to spread out if we wanted some down time or congregate in the game room to shoot some pool when we wanted to have some fun. The owner Dale is great and was very responsive to any questions we had. He even had a Boston butt on the egg waiting for us when we arrived. The dock could use some maintenance but we still enjoyed our time swimming and fishing and was able to keep our 21 foot boat tied to the floating dock. All in all we had a good time during our stay and appreciated everything Dale did to make our stay even better.
5.0
A joyous post-COVID family reunion at this property. The kitchen is massive, prominent, and the center of our activities. The boat dock was convenient and on the best part of the lake. The property gives room to spread out and enjoy some alone time when wanted. A very memorable, rich, beautiful experience!
5.0
Beautiful property
Amazing house and location on the Lake
5.0
Stunning, stylish property on a pristine part of the lake
A joyous post-COVID family reunion at this property. The kitchen is massive, prominent, and the center of our activities. The boat dock was convenient and on the best part of the lake. The property gives room to spread out and enjoy some alone time when wanted. A very memorable, rich, beautiful experience!
5.0
Incredibly unique home -- great layout for entertaining!!!
This is an incredibly unique home -- the kitchen > great room is one of the best entertaining spaces I have ever seen! From the 50+ foot stacked stone fireplace, to the eating area "overlook", to the three automated garage doors that lead out to the deck overlooking the lake... It was a fantastic choice! The hot tub was ready to go and the owner took our experience to a whole new level when we opened the "Welcome Note" to find out that there was a Boston Butt smoking on the green egg on the deck outside!!!
This was a fantastic experience -- I highly recommend it!
5.0
This is an incredibly unique home -- the kitchen > great room is one of the best entertaining spaces I have ever seen! From the 50+ foot stacked stone fireplace, to the eating area "overlook", to the three automated garage doors that lead out to the deck overlooking the lake... It was a fantastic choice! The hot tub was ready to go and the owner took our experience to a whole new level when we opened the "Welcome Note" to find out that there was a Boston Butt smoking on the green egg on the deck outside!!! This was a fantastic experience -- I highly recommend it!
5.0
Exceptionalism
Just wow! Two couples just finished a stay at this property for a weekend get-a-way. The pictures honestly don't give this property it's full due. Property was easy to find, there's two different driveways from the street. Checking in, accessing the property was smooth due to the superb communication from the owner. A speedy response time was given to any questions. All aspects fo the property, inside and outside was clean and well kept. Bandwidth speed exceeded expectations. The hot tub was very relaxing and in a private area of the home. The house itself is huge and for those who seek a quiet get away. Will stay again in the future. A total gem of a property along with fantastic owners! I can't say enough!
5.0
Any entertainment paradise. My whole family enjoyed the spaciousness and the variety of entertainment available
4.0
Stayed here for a week with our family of 6 with our 3 dogs. Loved the location on Smith Mountain Lake. Huge house with comfortable beds and the owners even provided the necessities for the whole stay including paper towel, garbage bags, toilet paper, kleenex, etc. The back deck with the views over the water was our favorite place with lots of seating space and privacy. The house is layed out over several levels and was difficult for our elderly dog to get up and down as I could imagine it would be for anyone who has trouble with steps. There is only one bathroom adjacent to all 4 bedrooms with the next full bath down on the living room level which is some distance away. Our kids loved the pingpong table and the middle level of the house became the game center at night. The house needs many light bulbs replaced and also could use a garbage disposal. Loved the ice machine as we rented a boat and used it daily to fill up the coolers saving us a trip to get ice at a store. There is a wave runner floater permanently attached to the boat floater that we used to tie our rental boat up onto every night. It made it a little challenging securing our boat to not hit the floater and would limit the size of boat that you could tie up. The grounds could use some maintenance although the set up kept our dogs on property. Loved the privacy but the camera above the front door was obtrusive, Felt like we were constantly being watched going in and out. Have never had cameras on property before in any other rental property that we have stayed in across the world. The house is rather pricey but they let us bring all three of our dogs which was deeply appreciated.
5.0
An entertainment paradise
Any entertainment paradise. My whole family enjoyed the spaciousness and the variety of entertainment available
4.0
Great house with great location on Smith Mountain Lake
Stayed here for a week with our family of 6 with our 3 dogs. Loved the location on Smith Mountain Lake. Huge house with comfortable beds and the owners even provided the necessities for the whole stay including paper towel, garbage bags, toilet paper, kleenex, etc. The back deck with the views over the water was our favorite place with lots of seating space and privacy.
The house is layed out over several levels and was difficult for our elderly dog to get up and down as I could imagine it would be for anyone who has trouble with steps. There is only one bathroom adjacent to all 4 bedrooms with the next full bath down on the living room level which is some distance away. Our kids loved the pingpong table and the middle level of the house became the game center at night. The house needs many light bulbs replaced and also could use a garbage disposal. Loved the ice machine as we rented a boat and used it daily to fill up the coolers saving us a trip to get ice at a store. There is a wave runner floater permanently attached to the boat floater that we used to tie our rental boat up onto every night. It made it a little challenging securing our boat to not hit the floater and would limit the size of boat that you could tie up. The grounds could use some maintenance although the set up kept our dogs on property. Loved the privacy but the camera above the front door was obtrusive, Felt like we were constantly being watched going in and out. Have never had cameras on property before in any other rental property that we have stayed in across the world. The house is rather pricey but they let us bring all three of our dogs which was deeply appreciated.
5.0
Location in a small cove with little to no boat traffic other than the few other docs was great! Very little noise from lake boaters! Very relaxing. So much room for a large group to spread out! Well stocked kitchen. Owner was was easy to get ahold of with any questions. My family and I would stay again!
5.0
Great location!
Location in a small cove with little to no boat traffic other than the few other docs was great! Very little noise from lake boaters! Very relaxing. So much room for a large group to spread out! Well stocked kitchen. Owner was was easy to get ahold of with any questions. My family and I would stay again!
5.0
This house is incredible! The pictures do not do it justice. The huge great room opens up to a deck with an awesome view of SML. The property is pretty large, good for a relaxing retreat. We rented a pontoon and docked at the house overnight with no issues. Would definitely go back.
5.0
Great Week at SML
Enjoyed the house very much. It is a very unique house with an absolutely massive common room/den that looks out over the lake. The dock is at the back of a small cove that makes a great swimming area with no boat traffic. The kitchen is great and fully equipped with new appliances. Nice bar area with wine fridge and ice maker helped a lot. Great communication with the owner. Check in/out was a breeze. Thanks!
5.0
Beautiful and unique house on SML!
This house is incredible! The pictures do not do it justice. The huge great room opens up to a deck with an awesome view of SML. The property is pretty large, good for a relaxing retreat. We rented a pontoon and docked at the house overnight with no issues. Would definitely go back.
5.0
Incredible experience
Stayed for a week with my wife and 4 children. The owner, Dale, is an extraordinarily warm and gracious family-oriented person, and even left us nice note and welcoming gift (a delicious slow Carolina roasted pork bbq) to celebrate my oldest daughter’s pending freshman year in college. As other reviewers have noted, the photos do not do the house or grounds justice — it was jaw droppingly huge, modern, with a state of the art kitchen, beautiful dock and utter privacy. We rented a pontoon boat for the week and docked it out front — we had an amazing time floating around the lake, finding secluded coves, swimming off the boat, and watching some epic subsets. The home is on the best part of the lake, a short boat ride to the mountains and the dam, where there are no homes and it is pristine. All and all, a 10 out of 10 vacation for us, made better by the owner’s kind hospitality!
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 $316 per night. This rental is $334 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Coolest House On SML!. 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 Coolest House On SML! pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Coolest House On SML!?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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