When you stay at this apartment in Moneta, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Smith Mountain Lake and Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina. .This apartment is 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Smith Mountain Lake State Park and 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Lake Haven Marina.
Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Hickory Hill Vineyards - 12 min drive - 5.7 km
Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 24 min drive - 12.6 km
Smith Mountain Lake Community Park - 51 min drive - 38.1 km
Getting around
Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA) - 62 min drive
Restaurants
Napoli By The Lake - 40 min drive
Lago Pizza - 20 min drive
Mitchell's Restaurant - 24 min drive
Drifter's - 23 min drive
Bruno's Gastropub - 40 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Charming 2-bedroom Cottage located at Va Dare and Portside Bar! Sleeps 4
Escape to this peaceful cottage in picturesque Moneta. This cozy retreat features 2 full beds, a bathroom with a shower, and essential amenities and your own private hot tub located on the water!!! Relax in the serene surroundings and enjoy beautiful lake views. At night sit around the massive gas Firepit. We're happy to assist with any questions while you stay at our studio. Located only 1 minute walk to Va Dare dining and boat tours and of course Portside Bar and Grille! Come listen to live music, enjoy tasty food, island creation beverages & enjoy the views without having to drive a car or boat. Boat slip included and for jet skis only. Will hold 2 jet skis, 2 per studio! All of your linens and towels are included. Just need to bring your groceries and beach towels. Get ready to cook some wonderful meals on your Blackstone. We would love to have you at Driftwood. If you would like to rent both Driftwood and Birtchwood for your entire family that way all 8 can enjoy a stay together!!
Make yourself comfortable in your air-conditioned apartment, featuring a refrigerator and a microwave. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer.
This smoke-free apartment features kayaking nearby, sailing nearby, and water skiing nearby.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the apartment: WiFi
Food and drink
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Kitchen island
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
Near the marina
On the waterfront
Things to do
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Water skiing 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)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Wash and dry all dishes and put back where they were!
Leave all linens on the beds!
Place all bath towels and hand towels in the shower.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
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
Reviews
Charming 2-bedroom Cottage located at Va Dare and Portside Bar! Sleeps 4 Reviews
8.4
Very good
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 6 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 6 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews
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Reviews
4/10 Poor
Rae C.
11 Sept 2025
Rae C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Wendi D., Monroe
18 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The cottage is adorable! Our experience was Ok, but the kitchen was not well appointed. Typically, there is some basic essentials stocked in the kitchen but there were none. We had no coffee as it was a Keurig and when I asked about the coffee maker I was not told we needed to bring coffee (they should have had a couple of "pods" available as we don't use a Keurig), no plastic wrap or ziplocks, and there were no sharp knives, just dinner knives etc. The bathroom has NO privacy. You do not want to go stay there with another couple as you can see in the bathroom---it is a barn door and offers NO privacy. There might as well not be a door on it. We were disappointed as our overall opinion is that it needs more work and additions to make it really enjoyable.
Wendi D.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Hedrick H.
14 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Modern, clean and beautiful. It’s a duplex, a little bit to close to next door it’s really good if you have a 2 family or big families you can rent both places. Very close to restaurants and bars serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. Manager are very nice and they will help you out fast it you have any issues or requests
Hedrick H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
John L.
21 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Charming weekend getaway spot
John L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nancy H.
6 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
SML getaway
The folks around the marina were friendly. The unit is very nicely decorated, and the hot tub was great.
Nancy H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Greg & Julianne B.
3 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
The sweetest secret of Smith Mountain Lake!
Adorable cottage, superbly decorated, centrally located. Hosts were easily accessible and very amiable. Highly recommended.