Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina - 26 min drive - 10.5 miles
Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 28 min drive - 10.0 miles
Hickory Hill Vineyards - 29 min drive - 14.5 miles
Getting around
Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional) - 54 min drive
Restaurants
White House Restaurant - 13 min drive
Mitchell's - 13 min walk
Mexico Viejo - 43 min drive
Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina - 21 min drive
Lumpkins Grill - 49 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.
WATERFRONT HOME! Sleeps 10! Come Visit 'Friendship Cove'!
5 Bedrooms, 3½ Bathrooms!
Beautiful Waterfront Home! Separated by 3 levels and sits close to the water!
Main level offers a nice, fully equipped kitchen with granite countertops. Living room with flatscreen TV, gas fireplace (available October - April) + ½ bath Master suite with king bed and tile shower. Lakeside deck offers a great space to relax while having your morning coffee or winding down from a day out on the lake!
Upper level has 2 bedrooms, each with queen bed. There is a bathroom with tub/shower combo between the 2 bedrooms.
Lower level family room with pool table, spacious sectional sofa and large flatscreen TV. There are 2 more bedrooms on the lower level (1 with a queen bed, the other with 2 twin beds) and a full bathroom.
5 TVs total, 2 x 65" & 2 x 55" + a 42" TV on the deck.
2 paddleboards & 2 kayaks available for use!
Covered boat slip with hoist (SHALLOW WATER COVE, ONLY BOATS WITH SHALLOW DRAG* SUCH AS PONTOON BOATS & PWCS RECOMMENDED. NO VHULL BOATS, RUNABOUTS, CENTER CONSOLES, ETC), electricity & lights.
*If you are planning to rent a boat, the closest place to rent is SML Boat Rentals @ Mitchell's Marina! If you rent through SMLBR, let them know that you're a guest of Lake Retreat and you will be allowed to leave the rental boat at their docking facility during your visit. Mitchell's Marina is approx .25 miile from Friendship Cove.
**RENTALS ARE WEEKLY (SATURDAY TO SATURDAY) JUNE 14 THRU AUGUST 9, 2025. TWO NIGHT MINIMUM ALL OTHER TIMES, EXCEPT THERE'S A THREE NIGHT MINIMUM OVER HOLIDAYS.**
Also Accepting 2026 Tentative Reservations w/Only $200 Down!
Items to bring: Lake towels, trash bags, paper goods (toilet tissue, paper towels), detergent (dish & laundry) flashlight, firewood for fire-pit, life jackets.
Items NOT to bring: Pets, worries & stress.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are placing your reservation thru VRBO or one of the Expedia channels and your anticipated visit is more than 90 days away, you will see 2 separate charges within 72 hours of placing your booking. The first charge will be the VRBO Service Fee* and the second charge will be $200 which is collected by Lake Retreat Rental Properties, LLC. From that point on, additional payments will be made directed to Lake Retreat Rental Properties, LLC. *this fee is charged by VRBO and is not linked to any of the charges collected by Lake Retreat.
CANCELLATION POLICY: If a reservation is cancelled with at least 90 days prior notice, 1/2 of the pre-paid rental payment will be refundable. If a reservation is cancelled within 90 days of your arrival date, no refunds will be issued. Notice of cancellation must be in writing, email is acceptable. Be sure to reference the rented property name and dates you had intended to visit. Travel Insurance for trip cancellation and trip interruption may be available through Allianz Travel. allianztravelinsurance.com, 866-884-3556. Allianz Travel is not an affiliate of Lake Retreat Inc or Lake Retreat Rental Properties, LLC.
MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT: No one under the age of 25 may make a reservation. There must be one adult at least 25 years of age occupying the property. That qualifying person must provide payment via credit card for the rental deposit and is responsible for the leased property.
---Rent Smith Mountain Lake---
Street Address: 3059 Trading Post Road Huddleston, VA 24104
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3.5 bathrooms, and a patio. There's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms and a dining area. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and a coffee maker.
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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Unit size: 3,185 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 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
Service animals exempt from fees
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 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
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
What's there to see near this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Huddleston, just steps from Smith Mountain Lake. You'll also find Smith Mountain Lake State Park and Smith Mountain Lake Community Park nearby.
Is there parking available at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.
Is a spa located at this vacation home?
Spa services at the vacation home include massages.
Is this vacation home associated with a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
Is WATERFRONT HOME! Sleeps 10! Come Visit 'Friendship Cove'! good for couples?
At this lakeside vacation home, amenities that appeal to couples include a kitchen, kitchens in some accommodations, as well as massages.
Are there hot tubs at WATERFRONT HOME! Sleeps 10! Come Visit 'Friendship Cove'!?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home offer breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home though service animals are welcome.
Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?
No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
How close is the airport from this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional), which is about 27.1 mi away. Another top airport is Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA), which is around 29.3 mi away.
Can I book a room with a balcony at WATERFRONT HOME! Sleeps 10! Come Visit 'Friendship Cove'!?
Yes, every accommodation at WATERFRONT HOME! Sleeps 10! Come Visit 'Friendship Cove'! comes with a deck with some featuring water views.
WATERFRONT HOME! Sleeps 10! Come Visit 'Friendship Cove'! Reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Susan R., Lexington, SC
May 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property
Pictures are spot on and the house is amazing. Beautiful and clean. Great views of the lake. Highly recommend!
Susan R.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cassie R.
Sep 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house & location!
The home was clean, well equipped and its lay out easily accommodated our two families. Property Management was great as well! The dock area is shallow so we docked our tritoon boat at Mitchells Marina, which was conveniently located around the corner from the house at the end of Trading Post road. We enjoyed floating, kayaking, paddleboarding and especially enjoyed the lack of boat traffic on this cove. Would stay again for sure!
Cassie R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ben H.
Aug 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
We enjoyed this property from start to finish. Great location, clean and had all the amenities we needed. We’ll be back!
Ben H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Erica S.
Jul 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Erica S.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
Cleo M.
May 12, 2024
Cleo
Overall everything was great - the home did need better cleaning but an absolutely beautiful hime
Cleo M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kathy T.
Feb 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot!
Wonderful property!
Kathy T.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Chris K.
Jul 30, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay at Smith Mountain lake
Great property and looking forward to stay again!
Chris K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jenna L.
Jul 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House, Difficult Boat Dock
We loved the house! It was perfect for my siblings and our partners. We stayed in the downstairs bedroom and it was so peaceful and quiet (even with 8 people in the house talking and cooking). Our only issue is that the dock was very difficult to navigate with a boat (tricky angle and shallow) We had 2 very experienced boaters on deck (one of my brothers sails for a living) and it still took multiple people to guide it in to avoid hitting anything. Hopefully they can address this issue because we would love to stay here again in the future.
Jenna L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kenny C.
Jun 22, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Nice house
Kenny C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Corey A., Raleigh
May 24, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Friends Weekend at the Lake
Outstanding House with all the amentities a family or friends would want for a weekend vacation. Roomy with plenty of space inside and out for all activities. Every room was above standard and exceeded our expectations
Corey A.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
suzanne p.
Aug 17, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
The house is amazing. We had a blast.
We will definitely return. Great spot! The only con is the cove at the dock is shallow so trim up and go slow. Otherwise great place. Thank you for having us!!