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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3116 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Huddleston, VA
  • Smith Mountain Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Lake Haven Marina
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
    ‪71 min drive‬

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About the area

Huddleston

When you stay at this cottage in Huddleston, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Smith Mountain Lake and a 4-minute drive from Lake Haven Marina. .This ski cottage is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Smith Mountain Lake State Park and 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina.
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What's nearby

  • Smith Mountain Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake Haven Marina - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Hickory Hill Vineyards - 27 min drive - 22.5 km
  • National D-Day Memorial - 49 min drive - 50.6 km
  • Smith Mountain Lake Community Park - 66 min drive - 54.2 km

Getting around

  • Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪White House Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mitchell's - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Mexico Viejo - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Lumpkins Grill - ‬63 min drive

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 the July 4th holiday fireworks from Saunders Parkway Marina. Brand new upgrade features a 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.
If you wish to hire out for Linen services:
wegotyoucovered-sml.com
Approximately $99
540-875-7618
and
doneritelinens.com
Approximately $112
540-797-1838

Keywords: Cottage, Cabin, Chalet-style, A-frame, Lakefront, Smith Mountain Lake
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Spend the day on the slopes, or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include ski-in/ski-out access. Additional amenities at this cottage include barbecue grills and bike parking.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Laura Owens

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Please smoke outside.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,250 square feet

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 130 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

M C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice cabin

Overall a nice cabin with a full beautiful sunset view. Only real issue for me was the parking for the truck and trailer. Also the North wind almost ruined my boat. That has nothing to do with the owner of the property. This was all mother nature and hernfury. Just a warning if you want to leaveb your boat at the dock. You can pay to leave it at Parkway Marina overnight @ 25 a night which isn't that bad. Again this is a older cabin type of place thats super quiet and very private. There is no traffic at all hardly. Highly recommend this house if you want beautiful sunsets and privacy.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher C.

Liked: Cleanliness

March Trip

Everything was great except the trash disposal. Finding a dumpster, Bedford County dump, was interesting with multiple trash bags in our car. I guess the summer includes trash service. Everything else was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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

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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