Cabin life- enjoy the serenity in the woods & the party on the lake!
About this house rental
Located in Smith Mountain Lake, this lovely house for $395 per night is a fantastic choice for your next trip. Enjoy SML from our beautiful, authentic log cabin with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths, centrally located on the lake , situated on a wooded natural lot on the water, with a beautiful view of the main channel. The cabin was expertly crafted, built in the 1980s with vintage logs circa 1820. Though the structural material is ~ 200 years old, it has all the modern conveniences inside including central heat and air conditioning , beautiful wood floors and solid wood doors. We have wifi and an HD TV with Blu Ray /DVD player and lots of movies, as well as books, plenty of games and a well stocked kitchen. Bring your swim suit and lots of tanning lotion and take advantage of the huge, two level dock. Tie your boat or jet ski to the dock -- or make good use of the owners 3 kayaks, paddle boat and floating toys. Fish, play corn-hole (boards provided), or relax and read a book at the dock or on the big rear deck at the house. Grill like a boss? We gotcha covered. Feel like a hike? -- head over to SML State Park, only 7 miles away by car. Located in a quiet cove positioned just a couple hundred yards from the main channel (near R27), this is where you’ll find your R&R, with peace of mind knowing that you are still near all the conveniences you need – By car: Food Lion is 4 miles away and the Hales Ford Bridge is 7 miles. 40 minutes to Liberty University stadium and 1 hour 20 minutes to Lane Stadium in Blacksburg! It simply doesn’t get any better than Cabin Life on the Lake! There is a convenient public boat launch located about 12 minutes away by car and 5 minutes by boat, at Bridgewater Marina.. Did we mention that there are two wineries within 2.4 miles (Hickory Hill Winery and Ramulose Ridge Winery) An excursion worth mentioning only 44 miles from the cabin, about a 55 minutes drive, is McAfee Knob (at the top of Catawba Mountain), one of the most enjoyable and scenic day hikes on the Appalachian Trail – Highly Recommended! The cleaning fee includes linen service. Please bring your own beach towels for the dock and/or boat. Contact owner to discuss occupancy limits. The cabin is well suited for two families, putting all the kids in the bunk room! Bedrooms: Clean bedsheets and bath towels are provided for the number of occupants registered. These will be found at the foot of each bed. Bedroom 1 – main level Queen bed Bedroom 2 – 2nd level Queen bed Bedroom 3 – 2nd level Two bunk sets, each with a twin over a double. Family room/Den Pull out queen sleeper sofa bed Bathrooms: 1 Full bath – main level with shower 1 Full bath – 2nd level with tub/shower (tub is deep jetted) 1 Full bath (bonus bathroom) located in the basement (shower) FAMILY PETS: A well behaved dog is allowed, but no other pets. The pet fee is $150 for the week. If you plan to bring your dog, please send us a description before booking. Your pet must be approved. Covid19 concerns: Our cleaning service is taking precautions as recommended by the CDC. NOTE: coming soon, you can rent this cabin along with the house next-door for your large family vacation. Both homes have 100+ feet of water frontage and both have very nice docks. Combined, seven bedrooms, plus 2 pullouts, five baths, screened porch. Inquire with owner for more details. Contact owner for more details.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Smith Mountain Lake, VA
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(42 Reviews)
5.0
Our family of 6 enjoyed our week at the cabin on the lake. The cabin is charming and met all of our expectations. We especially enjoyed the 2 level dock/boathouse in the quiet cove and the easy access to the main lake.
5.0
Truly an amazing getaway! Incredible stay in an authentic log cabin. The owners were fantastic to work with and very prompt on getting back to us with answers to our questions. The property is kept immaculate and is surrounded by trees that provide an incredible canopy of shade to help keep the cabin cool in the summer. An amazing double decker (docker?) with a neat bar area that allowed us to keep our drinks cold in the provided mini fridge. It also allowed us to store our life vests during our stay. We enjoyed the firepit during the evenings and made smores - which were a hit with our 2 grandsons. :) We loved having access to the paddle boat and 3 kayaks. And our 3 year old Golden Retriever loved the lake, as well. We couldn't keep her out of the water! :) The only thing that would have made the stay better was to have a boat so we could enjoy the entire lake. Next time, for sure!
5.0
My family loved everything about this cabin. The cabin is very comfortable and equipped with everything you could need and the hosts have provided many extras including a well stocked kitchen, a hammock, corn hole boards, games, kayaks and paddle boat. The dock is a great addition that we were able to tie our boat to during our stay. The location on the lake is close to the main part of the lake but away from the busy boat traffic. The property is very wooded but has excellent path lighting to the dock and looks beautiful in the evening. The hosts where wonderful to work with and provided excellent communication throughout the entire renting process. We had the best time at SML and hope to return next summer to this same wonderful place!
5.0
We fell in love with this cozy cabin! Our family had a great time and would definitely rent again. Owner was very accommodating and hospitable.
4.0
The location of this property was awesome!
3.0
The dock and all it included was wonderful. The house was lacking.
5.0
The workmanship of the cabin is very nice. It was built in the 1980s with reclaimed logs that are well over 100 years old. Really cool, but also very comfortable. The AC worked great. Appliances (dishwasher and oven) were maybe from the 1980s, but amazingly, they worked very well. There were good, sharp knives. The grill was decent and there was extra propane. There was adequate dishes, glasses, pots/pans, and silverware. We used the big iron skillet every day. The listing is slightly confusing/off. The BR listed with 2 queens has only one bed. There was a mattress in one of the closets, so we used that. The den listed with sleep sofa is the main family room. Beds were comfortable. No TVs in the bedrooms, but we actually brought one with a FireTV. The internet is good, with close to 100mbps down. The 3rd bathroom is in the basement with a separate entry. Not ideal, but it is convenient to the dock. There is also laundry in the basement which we put to good use. There are a lot of supplies in the dock shed, including kayaks, paddles, life jackets, floaties, and a small fridge. There is also a full size fridge in the basement that we used for drinks. We had an issue with dock repairs occurring during our stay. The owner did communicate with us to make sure it was ok. The company doing the repairs was very flaky, but the owner did everything he could to get them to finish. Some funds were refunded make up for the trouble and ownership was very apologetic. Overall, this is a nice place, in a very nice cove, with good ownership. I would recommend.
5.0
Wonderful week at the lake
This was our first visit to SML. The house and property were just as advertised. We had a very relaxing week. The house had everything we needed for our stay, and the grocery store and restaurants were very easy to get to.
5.0
4 Generations
We had a wonderful time at the house. There was ample room for all of us and easy access to the lake and all amenities.
5.0
The cabin is very comfortable and has a lot of charm. The location on the lake is excellent, the quiet cove is great sitting and swimming. By car it is easy (for the lake area) to get to the grocery and other stores.
5.0
The Lane Cabin
The cabin is very comfortable and has a lot of charm. The location on the lake is excellent, the quiet cove is great sitting and swimming. By car it is easy (for the lake area) to get to the grocery and other stores.
5.0
Peace and Quiet
We had a wonderful stay at the lake cabin. We found the kitchen to be well appointed and the beds comfortable. We rented a boat and were able to enjoy cruises and fishing on the lake. We also hiked in SML State Park, played cornhole and visited the wineries. Our kids even did the "Polar Plunge" in the 52F lake water. Something for everyone. I am happy to say, I am the undisputed cribbage champion of the the vacation!
5.0
Perfect!
We booked this as a last minute option to celebrate NYE/New Year. What a wonderful property. Clean, well laid out, all amenities as described. We enjoyed everything - especially the views from the 2nd floor dock. Campfire each night, hike each morning (at the nearby State Park) and lots of relaxing in between. Highly recommend!!
5.0
Thanksgiving 2021
This is a beautiful home in a great location. Super clean and everything was in excellent working condition. Very nicely furnished. Kitchen well stocked. Owners were very nice to work with; very friendly, responsive and accommodation.
Overall - outstanding!
5.0
We enjoyed such a lovely stay as this unique home. I really appreciated the awesome communication from the owners . Their suggestions made our stay effortless. We felt right at home. I hope to visit again.
4.0
Thank you for sharing your cabin.
We loved the authentic log structure.
4.0
Cabin in the woods
Thank you for sharing your cabin.
We loved the authentic log structure.
5.0
Relax by the lake!
Perfect house for our family vacation (two adults & three kids). The house is in a great location, very quiet and comfortable. Lots to do outdoors, we boated, fished, kayak'd and hiked. Easy check in / check out and good communication from owners. If you are visiting SML, this is a great place to stay!! Thank you!!
5.0
We had a great time
Everything was as advertised. We would rent this property again.
5.0
We had a wonderful week in this charming waterfront log cabin. So many lovely places to relax and enjoy the outdoors--the shady back deck, the backyard hammock, the wood porch swing on the dock, or the sunny top deck. We used the property's paddle boat or kayaks and cooled off in the lake floating on foam noodles and keeping an eye out for the beautiful blue heron that flew by almost every day. The gas grill on the back deck was perfect for easy dinners and there is a fire pit for toasting hot dogs and marshmellows.at night. The cabin is near stores and other conveniences and two wineries. Very comfortable furnishings. The owners are very helpful and responsive. The cabin was perfect for us and we hope to return!
5.0
We enjoyed our stay. Felt like home. Highly recommend.
5.0
Great location in beautiful setting!
We had a wonderful week in this charming waterfront log cabin. So many lovely places to relax and enjoy the outdoors--the shady back deck, the backyard hammock, the wood porch swing on the dock, or the sunny top deck. We used the property's paddle boat or kayaks and cooled off in the lake floating on foam noodles and keeping an eye out for the beautiful blue heron that flew by almost every day. The gas grill on the back deck was perfect for easy dinners and there is a fire pit for toasting hot dogs and marshmellows.at night. The cabin is near stores and other conveniences and two wineries. Very comfortable furnishings. The owners are very helpful and responsive. The cabin was perfect for us and we hope to return!
5.0
Smith Mountain Lake
We enjoyed our stay. Felt like home. Highly recommend.
5.0
The property was everything and more. The view from the deck to the water below was peaceful and serene. Kayaks and a paddle boat were at our disposal for some fun water activities. The house was comfortable and inviting with its log cabin feel. We had a great time!
5.0
Serene, quiet and relaxing
The property was everything and more. The view from the deck to the water below was peaceful and serene. Kayaks and a paddle boat were at our disposal for some fun water activities. The house was comfortable and inviting with its log cabin feel. We had a great time!
5.0
Nice get away Spring Break
My family really enjoyed our time at the cabin. The weather wasn't the greatest but we did get some time on the water! We enjoyed the provided paddleboat and kayaks. The dock was very nice and the upper deck has great views of the lake. The location of the cabin is in a nice quiet neighborhood and fairly close to amenities (Grocery Store, restaurants, and wineries). We did a lot of hiking and there are plenty of good spots for it around the lake. The cabin itself is very quaint but functional. The stairs to upper level can be tricky! The kitchen is quite dated but well stocked and everything works. Overall we had a great time and the owners were very responsive to all our inquiries. I highly recommend staying here if you have the chance!
5.0
Spring Break visit.
Our family stayed here for Spring Break in early April. The cabin was very cozy and included everything we needed for a relaxing vacation: great kitchen for cooking, a nice assortment of games for days when it rained and perfect location to enjoy Smith Mountain Lake. The cabin is situated in a beautiful cove which was perfect for paddle boarding and kayaking. The double decker dock was a lovely place to sit and relax or play board games with the kids or to enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning. The fire pit was enjoyed by all. This cabin provided us with the setting for one of our most relaxing Spring Breaks in a long time.
5.0
Our stay at the cabin was wonderful. It has everything you could need and it was very clean. The 2 level dock is amazing. The kids caught lots of fish right off the dock and had a blast! Perfect Smith Mountain Lake getaway!
5.0
Beautiful Cabin
Our stay at the cabin was wonderful. It has everything you could need and it was very clean. The 2 level dock is amazing. The kids caught lots of fish right off the dock and had a blast! Perfect Smith Mountain Lake getaway!
4.0
Our Stay at the Bucket List
The absolute best part of the place was the location and the dock. Everybody fished and swam and we were lucky enough to borrow a friend’s pontoon for a couple of days to go exploring on.
When we arrived, the refrigerator had quite a bit of food still inside - some of which we used and some we had to throw out. Kinda wish we had a more updated dishwasher but at least it worked.
The biggest disappointment was the
Lack of a closet in the downstairs bedroom....we were able to hang clothes on hooks but my husband ended up forgetting to take some of his clothes which were hanging on the back of the bedroom door.
4.0
The absolute best part of the place was the location and the dock. Everybody fished and swam and we were lucky enough to borrow a friend’s pontoon for a couple of days to go exploring on.When we arrived, the refrigerator had quite a bit of food still inside - some of which we used and some we had to throw out. Kinda wish we had a more updated dishwasher but at least it worked.The biggest disappointment was theLack of a closet in the downstairs bedroom....we were able to hang clothes on hooks but my husband ended up forgetting to take some of his clothes which were hanging on the back of the bedroom door.
5.0
Beautiful Vacation
We enjoyed the lake in every way imaginable. We boated, we swam, we sat on the peaceful dock & watched the sunsets, but most of all we enjoyed being together.
5.0
Charming cabin at beautiful Smith Mountain Lake
We love this charming cabin with it's historical wooden beams. It is cozy and welcoming. In fact the Lane's had gifted us with a bottle of local wine, which was much appreciated on our first night there.
We had 5 staying there and we all fit comfortably. The two story dock is great and we loved all of the water toys! This is a great location on the lake. It also has very good wifi which made our teens happy. We all liked how easy it was to get to the dock from the house and we made use of the basement bathroom, appreciating the fact that it is basic, so you don't have to worry about using it when wet.
The Lanes very nicely provided everything we needed, in fact they even had firewood so we could have a fire and make somemores! We had a wonderful week and hope to stay here again. Thank you, Lanes!
5.0
Perfection!
This is a lovely property! Rustic with all the amenities in a location that felt secluded but wasn’t remote. Most comfortable beds ever! Everything in the house is very high quality. The lake is beautiful, clean and relaxing. The dock at Bucket List is just incredible. We spent many hours there! And the hosts were very attentive and very easy to communicate with. If we return to SML, we will rent this property again!
5.0
Loved it!
We had a great week at this home. The owners were easy to work with. The home was clean and well equipped. It's located in a quiet cove with easy access to the Bridgewater area and grocery shopping.
5.0
Awesome dock!
Everything here is a 10/10. Owner communication & assistance, location, amenities, the home, furnishings and...did I mention the dock! There is deep, clean water at the dock - close to the main channel, but away from fast traffic. Kayaks on-site were great. Home is compact but doesn't feel small, and the digital door lock is great. Hope to stay here again.
5.0
Perfect Location to Relax!
The Lane's home was better than advertised. The home was more than perfect for 5 adults and our pups. We loved the beautiful view from the dock and spent most of our time relaxing and watching the kayakers and boaters. The Lane's were attentive and responded quickly to our questions. Be sure to look for the ice cream boat in the evening. A treat all enjoyed. We are hoping to stay again soon and would highly recommend to all!
5.0
This cabin has a ton of character, was very peaceful, and right on the lake.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this unique cabin. The location was very peaceful and right on the water. It had everything we needed.
5.0
Another Relaxing Time on the Lake
This was our second visit to the Lane's cottage and it does not disappointment. Such a cute house with an AWESOME Dock and the owners are really responsive. Perfect location for renting a boat and driving/sailing it to dinner (and tubing). So relaxing to sit on the deck or the dock and enjoy the view.
5.0
Great Place to Stay
Great cabin. Clean and comfortable. Dock area has everything you need and is set up for enjoyment. Glad we found this place to spend our week and will return.
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 $351 per night. This rental is $44 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Cabin life- enjoy the serenity in the woods & the party on the lake!. 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 Cabin life- enjoy the serenity in the woods & the party on the lake! 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 Cabin life- enjoy the serenity in the woods & the party on the lake!?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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