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Brenda ✦ Hot Tub ✦ Gentle/Walk Slope to the Lake ✦ Stocked Kitchen ✦ King Beds

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Outdoor spa tub
Smart TV, video games, table football, ping pong
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Penhook, VA
  • Smith Mountain Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park
  • Palmer's Marina
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
    ‪78 min drive‬

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About the area

Penhook

When you stay at this vacation home in Penhook, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Smith Mountain Lake and Lakeside Marina. .This family-friendly vacation home is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Lumpkins Marina and 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Palmer's Marina.
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What's nearby

  • Smith Mountain Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lakeside Marina - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Palmer's Marina - 19 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Pelican Point Yacht Club - 36 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Smith Mountain Lake Community Park - 65 min drive - 52.5 km

Getting around

  • Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mitchell's - ‬51 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mexico Viejo - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Lumpkins Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina - ‬62 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.

Brenda ✦ Hot Tub ✦ Gentle/Walk Slope to the Lake ✦ Stocked Kitchen ✦ King Beds

Brenda is a Home away from Home Lakefront house that has a gently sloped, easy access dock with No Stairs to the Dock. Enjoy the amazing water views from the dock or right out the back door.

Enjoy an updated 4-bedroom, 4-bath vacation rental and dock that is family friendly and has all the amenities and items you need to enjoy stress-free time on the lake.

Smart TVs, fully equipped kitchen, laundry, this property offers everything needed for an stress-free stay. Sip your coffee from the deck with peaceful, water views. Hang out on the easy to get to dock, swim or fish with the kids! Play on the 6X20 FT Lily Pad. Paddle out on the lake with the 2 provided Kayaks or simply lounge in the water with the many floating options available to you. Enjoy the hammocks as the sun sets or simply wind down for the day in the hot tub.

The options for you and your family are vast.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this vacation home include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Ronald Gulick

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment

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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

Brenda ✦ Hot Tub ✦ Gentle/Walk Slope to the Lake ✦ Stocked Kitchen ✦ King Beds Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an incredible family stay at this property. It has unbelievable views from the deck, the home was spacious and well thought out. Kids loved the games, ping pong, hot tub, fire pit for s’more’s or hanging out, kayaks, giant lily pad, etc. Home was clean and there were plenty of towels, the grill worked great, smart TVs’, dock for fishing or if you bring over a boat like we did, well stocked kitchen (even had a second kitchen in basement. Would highly recommend this home for anyone that would like to visit the lake, especially if you have a larger group. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an amazing time at this great home. It had plenty of space with 2 kitchens (main floor & lower level). The host, Ron, was always quick to respond and very helpful each time. The amenities were many and top notch and of quality. The neighborhood was basically quiet and relaxing. We rented a boat and they all had a great time on the beautiful clear lake either fishing, wake & knee boarding or peaceful rides in the evenings enjoying the amazing sunsets...and the fun they had with the lily pad created so many giggles. Our time went so fast and we still can't quit talking about what a great time we had. Hopefully we make it back again sometime.This may sound silly, but the TP supplied was of high quality...not the commercial grade usually supplied at most of the rentals where we've stayed.Thank you Ron for sharing your home and all the extras.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property with great views. Perfect location for our stay at SML. Owner had great communication and Checkin and Checkout were very easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorable Lakehouse

Beautiful inside and out. Nice decks. Convenient to Country Club. Clean and great views. Super responsive, understanding, and accommodating host. Great stay for all!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antoine T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Gateway

Stunning views, and very fun house well equipped! Great family memories
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location on the lake. Beds were very comfortable and the home was lovely. Lots of things for kids to do and places for adults to congregate. Loved the swinging chairs!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place to get away!

This is an absolutely fantastic place to stay. It's right on the lake with comfortable places to hang out outside even in Nov when our group of cousins stayed. Two floors with two outside areas running the length of the house; two kitchens - one up, one down. Plenty of things to do without ever leaving the property! Trash and recycling are only a 5 mile drive away and drop off is 24 hrs/day. The host, Ronald, is an excellent communicator; responded quickly to any questions. We all agreed that we would come back any time. It would be a great place to come in warmer months to get more use of the lake but even with cooler temps, it is a great place to gather with friends and family!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible weekend getaway

“Brenda” was the perfect lake house for a family weekend getaway. The house, the property, all of the amenities were exactly as described and so much more. All of the family members loved “Brenda.”
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

Liked: Cleanliness

This is a Wonderful place to relax and enjoy the Beautiful View of Smith Mountain Lake.

Very well equipped and clean home. Will come back next year!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Liz S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Smith Mountain Lake

Awesome view of the lake, great dock that worked out well for swimming and parking 2 jet skis and a pontoon.In addition to the lake, enjoyed the hot tub and many hours of ping pong and X-Box. Nice double porches. Water pressure was good and towels were fluffy. We did not run out of hot water. Beds were comfortable. We had a few hick-cups, but the host was responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara G.

Liked: Cleanliness

We loved staying at Brenda!

We had a great stay at the property! The house was clean, updated and fully stocked - meeting all of our needs. Very conducive for a family with multiple aged children. The teenagers loved the downstairs area with the ping-pong table and Xbox. The cove where the house is located was perfect for swimming and floating with zero boat traffic. The host was friendly and easy to communicate with. We would definitely like to visit again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Delightful Celebration

Very nice property and met most of our expectations. View was spectacular, living space clean and furnished nicely. Hot tub and gas grill worked but were not the cleanest. Dock was very nice for swimming, sunbathing, fishing, etc. but not easily accessed for handicapped. Kitchen was furnished with everything we needed. Beds were very comfortable. We celebrated our 60th wedding anniversary with family and all had a great time. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect fishing getaway

Will revisit this property
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Brenda

Came down and stayed with a few friends so I could go to settlement on a piece of property I recently purchased. The house was exactly as described and more. Going in November you can’t really do much on the lake, but it didn’t matter with everything provided at the house. We all had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irma E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

We really enjoyed our stay The house has it all
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house and location

Stayed for 4 nights - there were 8 of us, 4 adults and 4 children under 12. Everyone had a great time, the house was beautiful, well furnished and stocked with necessities. Great location on the lake and we used the dock for our boat rental. If you’re looking for a place to stay for 8-10 people I wouldn’t hesitate for a second to book this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Nick H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful spot with some nagging issues

We really enjoyed coming to Smith Mountain Lake. The property is on a beautiful spot, and the views are outstanding. The house is overall comfortable and clean. There are a lot of water toys and spaces to relax. The kitchen is well equipped and the house overall is well stocked with supplies. Make sure you are aware of what you're getting with this home. This is an older home that has recently been given a facelift. As such, there are still some issues. The dock and deck are in need of some work and are splintered significantly (bring your tweezers if you will have kids running around on them). The house is smaller than it appears on the pictures. The hot tub was full of leaves and debris, and there were fixtures coming out of the wall in the bathrooms. Most "house rules" for listings exist on a continuum between the reasonable (no big parties, strip the beds when you leave) to the more unreasonable (basically clean the house yourself and maybe do some minor home repairs while you're at it). This one exists closer to the latter. For example, they want you to run the grill grates through the dishwasher (is that even a thing?) They ask you to take the trash to a dumpster that is a 20 minute round trip from the house. The alternative is paying $10 a bag for them to do it. When you're paying $5000 for 5 nights there, that seems like something that should be included. Overall, this is a nice spot to enjoy the lake from, just know what you're getting.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family vacation!

We stayed for a week with 5 adults and 5 children 15-2 years old. The house was very clean and well equip. The beds were so comfy, the kitchen had everything we needed, the kids love the ping pong and foosball table. The owners provided lots of essentials and the water toys were amazing! This is our second time staying at Smith Mountain lake and this house was by far the best! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Extended family getaway!

Awesome house with great updates and spacing for several families. Host was amazing with communication and made it feel warm and cozy. Have been vacationing at SML for 20+ years and could not have found a better location to all the best SML places plus an awesome view. Fully stocked kitchen made it easy for cooking large meals and had a great deck for grilling and outdoor eating. Boat dock is perfect for relaxing, fishing and playing; host provided the best lake toys! Great for families with small and older children. Highly recommend and look forward to staying again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradley U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!

The house was exactly as advertised. Clean and a great location. The owner made our check in very easy and was great with communications.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Vacation!!!!

We had a wonderful time at this lake house! Plenty of room, very clean. It had everything we needed! Ronald was easy to reach and communication was great. No issues at all. Be mindful you will need to take the garbage with you and the dump is about 5-7 min away. It was fine it is Open 24/7. Almost every room has lake views. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

Our stay was wonderful. This is a beautiful property with tons of amenities. The host was nice and very responsive. I hope to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rose Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic house.

This property is wonderful. The house was beautifully decorated. Fully equipped with all your necessities. Great view of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

bob m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Thanksgiving week at Vrbo

This was a very nice place to host our family and friends the week of Thanksgiving. The house was very clean and the linens were very nice. There was even a child's step stool and I saw a pack'n play. The kitchen certainly had everything we needed. There was a second oven and refrigerator downstairs which was great for cooking a Thanksgiving meal. The TVs, ping-pong table and foosball table were enjoyed by all. The owner was prompt with replies to any questions and very accommodating. The view of the lake was beautiful and someone caught a 3 pound striped bass! We highly recommend this home. We hope to return!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect in every way

I booked this property with a little bit of trepidation not knowing what to expect - esp that we were 3 families and I was the planner. Believe me, it is absolutely gorgeous and the location is unbeatable. We didn't want to leave and everyone wanted to stay longer. Very well appointed, comfortable, roomy, and everything you think you'll need is already there (kitchen utensils, dishes, kayaks, etc.) The location is right on the water and we spent hours on the dock enjoying the weather. The sunset views are spectacular! Smith Mountain is a 10min drive where we went for a hike early in the morning on one of the days. The owner was very approachable and I was communicating with them like we'd been friends for awhile. Recommend it 1000% and we'll definitely be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022