Lake Cottage on Water at Smith Mountain Lake

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Very good

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 269.7 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Moneta, VA

Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina
13 min drive
Hickory Hill Vineyards
14 min drive
Smith Mountain Lake
18 min drive
Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
60 min drive

Room options

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Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Free WiFi

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

About this property

Entire place

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

Lake-front cottage for rent. Best deal on Smith Mountain Lake. Two-day stay minimum. This cottage is situated in a half acre of natural forest. The dock is only suitable for small craft only. It is usable but needs repair. The interior of the cottage has been recently refurbished. The cabin has one queen bed in its single bedroom, one blow-up mattress, one queen fold-out sofa bed, and bunk beds (more suitable for one child - only the bottom bunk can be used). TV is in the living room and bedroom. There is a stack washer and dryer. The kitchen has an electric stove, dishwasher, microwave oven, refrigerator, and toaster oven. All bed linen is supplied. Paper towels and toilet paper are supplied. There is a gas and a charcoal grill. There is parking for up to two cars only and a boat trailer. We are still working on the exterior of the house and landscaping and pathways but the interior is finished.

During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Smith Mountain Lake. A kitchen and a patio are available in the cottage.

Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
13 minutes by car from Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina and 14 minutes from Hickory Hill Vineyards

This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Moneta cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

John Makay

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Beach

Beach sunloungers

Internet

WiFi available

Parking and transport

Limited on-site parking (max. 4 spaces)
On-site parking
Car required

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Spices
Coffee/tea maker
Paper towels

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

1 bedroom
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

1 bathroom
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Hairdryer

Living spaces

Living room

Entertainment

TV with cable/satellite service
DVD player
Video library
Stereo

Outdoor areas

Patio
Barbecue
Garden

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

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

Location highlights

On the lake
In a rural location

Things to do

Water sports equipment
Swimming nearby
Power boating nearby
Waterskiing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Winery tours nearby
Marina 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
First aid kit
Deadbolt lock

General

Unit size: 750 sq ft (69.7 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are 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 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, a first aid kit, 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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Lake Cottage on Water at Smith Mountain Lake Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

James B.

17 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Rustic and very clean

Rustic work in progress place was very clean fishing was good host was very helpful would stay again

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Travelled with family

11 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great location. Needs updates and some fixing but was good for a weekend getaway. Better than camping and all linens and towels provided. Would visit again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

7 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

We had a wonderful time. Just what we were looking for. Would love to book again soon. Very clean and check in was a breeze.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley J.

30 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for some R&R

Clean and nice set on deck most of the time looking at water and wildlife. Had a good time with my wonderful wife. Would definitely recommend this property.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

David

Travelled with partner

21 Jun 2024

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

It's listed as receiving "upgrades", needing major repairs would be more accurate. Was it me it'd be a 'dozer job. The best I can say about the property is it was clean, quiet, didn't collapse and no critters got in. The screen door was more of an impediment, than a functional door. The door, had some stop gap sweep that kept it from opening fully. The blinds on the door looked like they'd been salvaged from a dumpster. The owner was very good at communicating information about his guest regulations and other matters relevant to the rental.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh D.

25 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Mom and son trip.

It was perfect for us. My 11 year old son and I went for a weekend trip for his birthday. The house has everything you could need for cooking and cleaning.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Robert A.

17 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Very nice

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Vanessa B.

3 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and quiet

Very clean. Quiet area. Had amenities we needed. Great view of the lake. A/C worked fine. Screen door and blinds needs replacing. No TV instructions. No lawn chairs-bring your own. Ad says yard is unstable-TRUE. Dock is uneven, but Somewhat useable. Old home, but functional. View from my inner tube on the water- priceless!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia Gaddy S.

14 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Sit Back and Relax

It was exactly what listing and John (owner) descibed. My boys and myself really enjoyed our stay. The cabin and outdoor area were very clean. The kitchen was well stocked. Our favorite places were the back porch and dock area. It's located in a very quiet cove. Perfect place to stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronica O.

29 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay

It was a cute little place. Nice & relaxing. The owner John was very nice, we will definitely book this place again!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

5 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Simple but nice

This property was just as described by owner. Great value for the location right on the water. The dwelling itself was rustic and older than surrounding houses but clean and plenty of space for our needs. If you are looking for glitz and glam then this isnt for you but if you just want to enjoy the lake and nature and have a simple place to relax this place is fine.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

7 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

BEST VALUE ON THE LAKE

Tidy home with a lot going on for it. Well equipped kitchen, comfy sofa and recliner, DirectTV for your viewing pleasure as well as a sea of movies on disc and blue/ray, views are stunning! Mr. Makay is so friendly and helpful. He did everything including take my panicked 930pm phone call on Friday night because I couldn’t figure out how to work the Dropbox(chalk that up to “I’m a blonde” lol) If you’re looking for a no frills home then I suggest this property.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kenny S.

17 Apr 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness

Do not stay here

House is dangerous owner is a liar

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jonathan M., Fairfax, VA, USA

16 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Love Smith Mountain Lake

I was in for a fishing trip. Was a great place for a two night stay while I went fishing. It’s fine. If you are in a wheelchair, you may find the shower difficult to maneuver as well as the bathroom and bedrooms. You are literally 20 yards from the water and you have nice neighbors on either side they can be seen having bonfires late at night right next to the water. The sunset is really good, you can sit on the deck but it’s even better if you watch it from the side yard, good cooling and heating and good hot water. There appeared to be parking for at least four vehicles and there were three/four beds available and if you brought your own air mattress, there would be room for it. Overall, it is a rustic experience in a great location.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hunter S.

5 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Good place with great price

Enjoyed the stay. Right on the water with a good view. Great price and had lots or room to sleep us 3 comfortably.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sharon K.

1 Dec 2022

Not worth what they rent this place for!!

This was an old camper turned into a cabin. It needs a lot of work. The wall in the bathroom was busted, the screen door was held close by a bungy cord. The owned did not disclose any of the problems with this place until the night before we were to arrive. He sent a list of what to do and what not to do from this list you would have thought this place was luxury. When you look outside you see a half sunk boat sticking out of the lake and you could not use the dock because it was unstable. I honestly couldn't recommend this place to anyone.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gordon B.

25 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

SML long weekend.

Arrived at the cabin around 5:30 Saturday evening. All descriptions of the property were accurate. Rental was clean and fully furnished. We enjoyed our time there and would definitely rent this cabin again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Richard H.

23 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Not as nice as aspected

Good location. Dock was horrible. House was a shack. Would not recommend this for any children. Within first 10 minutes my w Women fell into the kitchen brushing her knee really bad , starting the weekend off terrible, considering the boat and the pier is down hill. Should of been a warning about step up. Move the carpet to the not match the same design as the step up . Overall did not like the place. Owner wants you too do cleanup , that I paid for the service from am maid

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crystal H.

9 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice

It was very clean. It’s bigger than the pics show. The owner was nice and helpful. Still needs work outside, but inside is nice. The park is close by and we suggest to go there for swimming. Hubby did get some bites fishing. There’s plenty to do in the area and some nice restaurants including Jake’s Place which John had suggested. It was a pretty good place to get away!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Lisa W.

5 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

It’s not fancy but is comfortable and clean.

I really wanted peace and quiet and rest and this home offers all of that .

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grant

5 Jul 2022

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

15 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall family fun times

We enjoyed all the nostalgic touches of the cabin, very clean and organized, the ability to rent kayaks from owner and fish from dock was a convenience. John responds promptly and provided excellent resource information for gas, food and shopping. We are looking for to another stay in the near future.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leigh W., Syracuse, New York

11 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick business stay

I was looking for a place to sleep and get cleaned up after house hunting. This fit my needs

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Cathy

17 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Owner was unique and thoughtful amenities followed that, also well Communicated concerns about some aesthetics that ended up better than we anticipated. Rules for entrance and exiting were pretty intense. A friendlier tone would have been more welcoming since owner we found was conscientious.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S., Mechanicsville, VA

4 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

I fell in love with Smith Mountain Lake at the Makay’s cottage!

This small cottage was cozy and comfortable for our family (husband, myself, and 2 adult daughters). The cottage was sparkling clean throughout. Its interesting structure (large travel trailer on permanent foundation w large addition of the great room and bath) works well as one cohesive cottage, and its location on a quiet cove of Smith Mountain Lake was so worth it! The water’s edge is a short walk down the wooded yard. The brick walk down to the water does need some love, and I wouldn’t recommend walking barefooted, but we are experienced kayak paddlers (we brought our own kayaks), and so always wore our water sandals in and around the water and yard. John mentioned his “to-do” list (refurbish dock and brick walk down to the water), but their condition did not prevent our enjoyment of hanging out in our camp hammocks or chilling in a bag chair at the water’s edge or on the dock. The lakefront cottage is on a quiet “no wake zone” cove, so we were able to not only safely paddle our kayaks up and down in the cove, but also safely go into more open water, staying closer to the shoreline. We spent most of our time outside swimming, paddling, fishing, or eating meals outside on the deck. The galley kitchen is small and adequately stocked. We kept our meals simple (I brought prepared food needing reheating). I found adequate pots and pans for this reheating and dishes for serving. The fridge was standard size, newer, and sparkling clean. There is no dishwasher, but I had ample space to wash dishes. The bathroom is small but adequate and clean. The house has 2 very small bedrooms…a decent queen size bed in one bedroom that slept fine, and 2 small bunks in the other. The bottom bunk slept great, but would be best for someone 5 feet tall or shorter. The top bunk is very narrow and short. There is a sleep sofa in the great room and John provides a nice single airbed to use in the great room. My family only used the sleep sofa (we brought our own camp cot). John also provides linens for all beds and towels for the bath, but we did not use as we brought our own. Overall, it was a relaxing, fun long weekend! The check-in/check-out was pretty easy. John provides a detailed email and phone call prior to arrival to guide you. I highly recommend this cottage for a small family or group who are willing to forgo the “bling” of more expensive cottages, but still enjoy a comfortable and adequate cottage and its pleasant lakefront on beautiful Smith Mt Lake.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021