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Love Sunsets? Glory in a natural, cozy, rustic setting

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3116 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

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Huddleston, VA
  • Smith Mountain Lake
    1 min walk
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park
    8 min drive
  • Hickory Hill Vineyards
    23 min drive
  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
    71 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Love Sunsets? Glory in a natural, cozy, rustic setting

This cabin is a Family Treasure. Built as the original vacation cabin on Island Lane, road created by my Dad (retired professor from UVA) fifty years ago. Great Smith Mountain Lake location! Right on the main channel adjacent to lake marker R-8 where the Roanoke and Blackwater Rivers meet.

Recently renovated 1st floor, kitchen & bathroom. Expansive lake view with exquisite sunsets are yours for the taking. Peek at the lake from every window direction, face the lake from the deck (like on a boat, and could step out into the water) and just a few steps below will take you to a private stationary dock, where boats can be parked. A few steps up off the upper deck will lead you to perfect views of 4th of July fireworks from Saunders Parkway Marina. Brand new upgrade featured: Double mini-split ductless heat pump system provides clean, efficient AC, and heat. Please note: Vacation rental guests do bring their own Bed linens and Towels.

Keywords: Cottage, Cabin, Chalet-style, A-frame, Lakefront, Smith Mountain Lake
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Smith Mountain Lake. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a jetted tub.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and balcony
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes ski-in/ski-out access
  • Steps from Smith Mountain Lake and a 4-minute drive from Lake Haven Marina
This cottage offers its guests ski-in/ski-out access, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Huddleston cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Laura Owens

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Ski

  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Combined shower/bath
  • Jetted
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Music library
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Please smoke outside.

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayaking on site
  • Boating on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1250 sq ft (116 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Allowed w Pet deposit & signed Pet Agreement.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: That can swim safely. Access from dock—no beach.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Love Sunsets? Glory in a natural, cozy, rustic setting Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 128 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness
September Getaway
Nice location on the main part of the lake. Kitchen was well equipped. We had a relaxing week, just wish the weather had been better.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Great Escape
A few weeks late in reviewing this comfy and quaint cottage; a perfect refuge from the heat and noise of suburban living. The sunsets were spectacular, yes! as was the night skies that ensued. The cottage is nestled in a small sheltered cove providing privacy for swimming, my favorite exercise. Seeing Osprey and Herons was an unexpected gift. Everything I needed was provided by the host ,and she was quick to respond when I had a question or two about this and that. I can’t wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqueline T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Weekend Escape
We very much enjoyed our time at this property. Although it was an older home, it had some more recent updates that made the stay nice such as the mini split wall units and some kitchen appliance upgrades. The area was so quiet, peaceful, and full of wildlife! We saw multiple deer daily on our morning walks down the road and around the property! The heat this summer has been rough, and we used the ac units as well to cool the house down. The window unit filters had not been cleaned in a while and were clogged but we let Laura know and she was very attentive and helpful. Be aware if you are bringing your own boat, there is very little room to get turned around with a large truck and trailer when arriving as the property is near the end of a private road and don’t have a lot of room to get turned around. You are better off driving straight to the marina which is at the end of the road and then driving the trailer back to the house or just park directly at the marina. Parking at the house is very tight and will require some special maneuvering once you are back to the house. The wooden stairs down to the dock have seen better days and were very steep. A little concerning with smaller kids, but they did well after a few warnings. We did enjoy using some of the paddle boards that were at the property, those were a hit with the kids! Overall it as a great weekend away, we very much enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great find
Place was quiet and secluded, which was very nice. Miss Laura was easily accessible via VRBO chat. Great location on the lake
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taber C.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great sunsets!
The home is located on the lake in a cove which was nice. We like to walk several miles a day with our dog so the SML State Park was conveniently 3 miles away. The deck and outdoor dining area is large. The yard is a bit overgrown. We had good weather 2 of our 3 evenings there and watched the gorgeous sunset. Only the sit-in kayak will hold anyone over 150 lbs. Ants were a persistent problem on the kitchen counter area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

BC L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway
A nice quiet escape to the lake. Enjoyed taking our paddle boards out and swimming daily. Relatively close to stores and restaurants. Beware of the mosquitoes…they were brutal one evening and got like 20 bites in 10 minutes!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austin A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Rental on the Lake
Had a great time at this listing! House was great and the views were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic
Absolutely gorgeous setting and views everywhere, incredible swimming right off the dock, and a rustic home, not fancy or modern but with everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

光政 劉.

A good family lakeside vacation
This house has just about everything we need. We enjoyed the Netflix movies. However, it's a bit old with an old house odor. The previous guests didn't wash the dishes, which are in the dishwasher but dishes are dirty. And a screen window fell from the 2nd floor, which could be dangerous. The AC in the master bedroom is too noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick & Ruth H., Jefferson, Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect lakeside rustic cabin!
What a wonderful few days on SML! The cabin is quaint and tucked away in a quiet area which was perfect for us to celebrate our anniversary. Laura was wonderful to work with and quick to respond to any questions. Our well behaved lab enjoyed the dock and there was enough space in the second floor/street-side room for us to set up her crate. The view from the back deck was great and we saw many osprey flying nearby. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
LUOA graduation weekend
We absolutely loved your place! I wish I had done research on the area so my boys could have brought our boat! I was more focused on securing a place to stay for the graduation that was reasonably priced. Everything listed on the website was accurate and a perfect getaway for our graduate!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful tranquility
Laura was a delight during the check in process communication was quick and e. She was incredibly accommodating of our travel time. The house was delightfully rustic, comfortably familiar and oh so peaceful. The views are the absolute best from the top bedroom to the deck to the dock… SPECTACULAR! Private doesn’t explain the tranquility we experienced. We truly enjoyed every moment. It was our first visit to Smith Mountain Lake. We plan on a return trip to Love Sunsets, Thanks again to our host Laura. 🌅❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, peaceful lake retreat
I come to SML every year for a fall retreat, and this was by far the best place I've stayed! Beautiful, quiet, peaceful location - amazing lake views from the cabin. The cabin is cozy and charming. I enjoyed every second! Perfect spot for a rest from city-life!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy weekend
It was a romantic gateway Gorgeous views and cozy house
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great private spot
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The deck and dock were our favorite hang outs! Sunsets delivered as promised! Definitely recommend this place if you are looking for a quiet relaxing getaway
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

jeanne m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great reasonably price place to stay
Everything was as I expected very nice. The owner was very responsive to my questions. I plan on getting back this fall.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olga C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Don’t forget bedding and towels, and drinking water.
Gray location! Don’t forget water, because the well water smells horrible. Lol And we forgot bedding and towels. Antique house on the water. But very clean! Loved the location and von dock! Thank you! Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith P.

Lake side beauty
Great view, beautiful scenery and Sun sets. Very quiet neighborhood!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

jeremy r.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Rife family
Our stay was more than expected! Loved the house and the view! We had everything we needed right in one place! Our kids loved the paddle boards and the deck access. The only con we experienced was that the deck need some attention. The boards on the side where we docked our boat are starting to coming off. It would also be nice if it was a covered deck. We didn’t mind it but compared to the other decks on the lake, it could use a little upgrade. We still had a great experience. We will for sure be back! LOVED the location. The trees make the property feel so private. This was our first time staying at Smith Mountain and we couldn’t have had a better vacation. Also, the plates in the cabinet are NOT microwave safe. I noticed some places on them and looked on the back and I’m glad I did. It really was a great rental though. The sunsets were amazing! Thanks for allowing us to spend the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Meghan C., Washington, DC

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Location!
The house is in such a wonderful location! We rented a boat and were able to pull in and out with ease. The neighborhood is beautiful, and neighbors are friendly. Even though it's a more "rustic" house it still had everything we need including a washer and dryer, which is a must for us. :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Views
First time visitor to SML. Very comfortable and private location. Close to restaurants and grocery stores.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen J M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Weekend
Enjoyed the view, relaxing and fishing,
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it! Very cozy.
We had a wonderful time this weekend! Beautiful views and cozy feel. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful & Peaceful
Loved it. So quiet and beautiful, neighbors that we did see were friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022