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Making Memories - House ,Decks,Docks access to Kayaks/ Pickle /Tennis R 26 .

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Property grounds
Lake
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table football
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Moneta, VA
  • Smith Mountain Lake
    1 min walk
  • Hickory Hill Vineyards
    5 min drive
  • Bridgewater Marina
    15 min drive
  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
    56 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.

Making Memories - House ,Decks,Docks access to Kayaks/ Pickle /Tennis R 26 .

Recently Modernized Home, Decks, and Docks within the last year. Our lake house is located on a quiet, deep water cove, which can be enjoyed from the large deck or the downstairs covered patio.
The upstairs has a fully equipped kitchen with bar. The living room and dining area look at the lake through sliding glass doors which open on to the very spacious fully furnished deck. Two picnic tables and outdoor furniture cover the deck. There are two bedrooms and a bath with the Master Bedroom opening onto the deck through sliding glass doors which offers a beautiful view of Smith Mountain Lake. Our home is conducive to total relaxation and fun for the entire family.
The downstairs opens to a covered patio from the den. This patio is amply furnished with a swing, corn hole set, fire ring, picnic table, and gas grill. There are 2 bedrooms with full size beds providing beautiful views of the lake and a utility room containing a washer, dryer and refrigerator.
Highspeed WiFi access.
The house has central air and heat. There are ceiling fans in all of the bedrooms.
A lighted walkway with a handrail provides easy access to the lake. A "snack shack", bi-level docks and a large sun deck. New decking and handrails installed last summer. There is both a refrigerator and microwave for your use in the Snack Shack. Two kayaks, one canoe along with a pedal boat for playing in the cove . The dock has an area for a boat to be tied along with ladders to exit the water when swimming .
A floating dock is anchored near shore to enjoy the sun.
Adjacent to the driveway to the lake house there is a 5 acre park with tennis and pickle ball courts, along with a basketball goal. Outside the courts, there is a soccer goal along with ample room for exploring. We try to have some recreation equipment for the ball courts onhand but we encourage to bring along rackets if interested .
A floating dock is anchored near shore to enjoy the sun.
We are conveniently located close to several wineries, grocery stores, Bridgewater Plaza, and public boat launch.
We accept a dog with a $250 fee but please notify the owner. A dog waste disposal station is located near the bottom of the steps off deck and we ask to please empty along with trash at the end of your stay .
Adjacent to the driveway to the lake house there is a 5 acre park with tennis and pickle ball courts, along with a basketball goal. Outside the courts, there is a soccer goal along with ample room for exploring. We try to have some recreation equipment for the ball courts onhand but we encourage to bring along rackets .
Thanks for taking a look at our home and glad to answer any questions about the area or your interests.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Smith Mountain Lake. A water park is available. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washer/dryer, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts and a playground
  • Steps from Smith Mountain Lake and a 5-minute drive from Hickory Hill Vineyards
This vacation home offers its guests a water park.

Property manager

Jack or Ann Wimmer

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table football
  • Ping pong table
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: non smoking only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Basketball nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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 2 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: children welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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.

Property is also known as

Making Memories located on Roanoke Mile Marker R 26
Making Memories -located on Roanoke mile marker R 26 Moneta

Making Memories - House ,Decks,Docks access to Kayaks/ Pickle /Tennis R 26 . Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Wanda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Labor Day Weekend 2024
We had a wonderful stay. The decks and the views were amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ariana G., Ashburn

As described
Accurate to the description. Dock and cove location is the nice part. Reviews are on point from past guest.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Linda I., Wilmington NC

Disliked: Cleanliness
Guest beware!!
As with the last reviewer (who checked out 2 days before we arrived), we found the house extremely dirty. Upon entering my son immediately knocked down cobwebs throughout while my husband swept and mopped the floors We felt the need to wash anything we were about to consume food or drink from. The dishes and cabinets had bugs throughout. Dirt and debris consisting of water bottles and used tissues for example were found under every bed in the house. Dirty doors, lampshades, curtains…the list of downright filth goes on and on. This home is not sanitary and in need of a thorough top to bottom professional cleaning. I reached out to the owner letting her know the cleaner was doing her a disservice, but she denied my claims even after the series of pictures I sent saying they had been there and everything was in great condition. This family is in total denial, going as far as accusing me of scamming them for the cleaning deposit and merely copying the previous review. Unfortunately the capability of sharing photos here is nonexistent. I also stated the dishwasher wasn’t working (which of course I realized after it was full and ready to be run), the upper deck rail is compromised, which is potentially dangerous and of a suspected electrical problem.They believed none of it. There was no indication in the listing there isn’t trash pickup. A directive posted on the refrigerator informed us where the dump was located and that we needed to take the trash there ourselves.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Peaceful cabin
Great trip w/ my husband, 2 kids, & dog. Contacted owner 48 hrs before the trip to make sure it was ok to book & were told yes, confirmed next day. Put the boat in & parked truck on Thurs night, didn’t have to get in the truck again until heading home tues. Took boat to coffee,dinners,ice cream, etc. Full kitchen at the house w/ everything we needed to make meals. The house is in a wooded, secluded location which we much preferred over the more open areas of the lake. The cove is very calm/peaceful & we were able to fish, swim, & relax off the dock. We rent 5+ rentals a year & I’ve never posted a complaint before, but I tried to discuss this w/ the owner & was dismissed. House was filthy. Kitchen floors had food stuck to ground, coffee stains, etc. Trash & dirty socks poking out from beds. Dead bugs on bathroom counter/floor. Pill on couch. Random nails,tools,etc in the house. Leaf blower at kitchen table, maybe so we could blow off the deck, which was too dirty to sit on. I contacted the owner immediately & he said was sorry for food in the fridge, but he swiffered the floors himself & it was clean. No. It was disgusting. House has a cleaning fee, so I expected the house to be clean. If the house is not getting cleaned, there should be no cleaning fee, & we also would not have stayed there as it was not a cheap trip. Also, kayaks & pedal boat are just on the ground outside, one filled with water, the others with spiders & bugs & not usable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jess H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great spot. House is a little dated but we liked it. Outside areas are great. Dock and bar are amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

john m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We brought our boat and enjoyed a week in July. Quiet cove excellent for swimming and great location on the lake. House is as described, dated but functional. Rear of house faces north so you’re in shade most of the time on the rear porches, which I think was nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Harry O.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Very disappointing
Roaches. Filthy. Mold. Mildew. Sewer smell. Poorly equipped for vacation home. Poorly maintained. Unsafe dock area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Timothy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, but outdated
Perfect place for those wanting to spend more time on the water with close proximity to boat rental, restaurants, and grocery. And its a good place for those wanting to spend more time at the lakehouse.... has what you need but the place could use a good update.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Ashley G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location, house in need of repairs
The floors were in desperate need of sweeping, the basement door is falling apart and won't stay open unless propped, the mattress covers need to be replaced. The location on the lake is great and close to rental facilities, but I wouldn't stay here again. Thankfully the toilets were clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time on the lake
Everything went well and easy. Check in. Great location in a quiet neighborhood
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Pam R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Making memories
My family and I very much enjoyed our stay and the location and view were amazing. The upper level of the house was very nice, the lower level was was very dated but supplied extra space for our family. The docks were great for the kids to fish off of and dock our boats. The only drawback was that they don’t allow us to bring our dog.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Charlet L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not all "Making Memories" are good memories.
Kitchen was not clean. We had to clean dishes (greasy) and clean the oven. Beds were not comfortable. My 12 year old niece was climbing out of the lake and the stairs attached to the dock board pulled off. We stayed 3 nights on the 2nd night the AC quit working and stayed off until after we left 11/2 later. Although the owners seemed nice enough the property is very old. Only 2 of the smoke detectors worked. The railing going to the bottom floor was inadequate.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Holly T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay!
Everything was great! Will definitely be going back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and relaxing
Nice and quiet and lots of shade. Could sit on the deck without sweating to much. Good place to relax and unwind. Probably very pretty in the fall
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun time
Beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful water
Nice to have a fridge, kayaks and shade at the dock. Pickle ball and basketball courts were convenient and in good shape. Steep driveway and stairs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Aaron D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice location and homesite
The downstairs needed some deep cleaning and bug dis infestation. Over all the home was suitable, it just needs some updates. We enjoyed our stay tho.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great trip
Enjoyed our stay very much. The cove is quiet and beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Stephanie B.

Great views/location but a little outdated
Overall, we had a good experience at this property. The view from the lake house was great and we also enjoyed the dock and floating dock - including the fun jump off from the sun deck dock! The location of the cove was convenient and private. There was a tree in the way of where it looked like we should have docked our boat, but it worked out because we could tie to the other side. My biggest concern was the beds, they were not very comfortable and quite squeaky. We also did not realize this property did not include sheets or bath towels - which is fine, but I wish it was more apparent on the description, so we could have brought our own. The grill also appeared to be leaking gas, so we were not able to use that either. The core of the place was quite nice, but I think some updates would make it even better.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
It was nice being on a cove off the main waterway. Thoroughly enjoyed the dock, paddleboat and kayak. We also brought our paddle boards and were able to fish off the dock.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Rebecca A.

Lake and location was nice.
Could use some general updates. Outdoor maintenance.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

vicki R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
We enjoyed the trip, lake and property
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Scott K., null

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
Had a great time. Location was amazing. The cove is very quiet and safe for kids to swim. The couple of questions I had were answered quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and quiet
Very nice place to stay and location is just amazing. We've had a few days vacation there with our friends, and no one wanted to leave so soon. Children were enjoying very warm and clean lake water, just a few steps from the house. The only disappointed thing - beds, they are just too loud and squeaky, especially at night - definitely need a fix or upgrade.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

kerry t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice camp on peaceful cove
We enjoyed our stay over Labor Day weekend. House was as described and the cove was a great place to swim and float. Snack shack at the dock is a great feature. There is no wi-fi at the house, which could be an issue for some visitors. I missed that detail when reviewing the property description.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019