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A house with a dock and a covered area by a lake.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with a view.
A lakeside property with a grassy lawn, a paved walkway, and a small dock.
A two-story house with a covered porch, a hot tub, and a landscaped yard.
A spacious living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 123500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Moneta, VA
  • Place, Smith Mountain Lake
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Smith Mountain Lake State Park
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Liberty University
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Airport, Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Moneta

This vacation home places you 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Smith Mountain Lake. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Smith Mountain Lake - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 27 min drive - 17.9 miles
  • Berglund Center - 40 min drive - 26.1 miles
  • Center in the Square - 40 min drive - 26.5 miles
  • Liberty University - 54 min drive - 45.9 miles

Getting around

  • Roanoke Station - 44 min drive
  • Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mexico Viejo - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Drifter's - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Jake's Place - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Lake House Beanery - ‬20 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.

Family Fun and Relaxation: Your Dream Lakehouse Vacation!

Highlights:
- Spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath multilevel design with universal lower level. Sleeps up to 12 people.
- Lower level includes a grandparents suite with queen bed and 2 twin beds. Lower level also has a pool table, ping-pong table, and entertainment area with large comfortable couch.
- Master bedroom with king bed and jacuzzi tub, guest bedroom with king bed, bunk room with 2 sets of twin bunk beds.
- Open-plan living area with stone fireplace, large screen TVs, and patio doors to deck.
- Lower level private suite, entertainment area with wet bar, pool table, and ping pong.
- Deck with hot tub and access to deep water cove. Dock with Tiki bar and shaded deck.
- Quality furnishings, hardwood floors, granite countertops.
**Linens and towels not provided; recommendations available.

Location:

- Secluded on deep water, no-wake cove for family activities and fishing.
- Close to Hales Ford Bridge for rentals, restaurants, and shopping.
- Short drive to Bedford, Lynchburg, Roanoke, and area attractions.

Design:

- Universal design on lower level for accessibility.
- Shaded viewing area, Tiki bar with fridge for convenience.

Experience relaxation and excitement at our lakeside retreat. Book your stay now!
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Stretch out in the jetted tub. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Family Friendly Lakefront Home. Game Room HD TV Hot Tub Dock

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Moneta, close to Halesford Harbor Marina, Bridgewater Plaza, and Bayside Marina & Yacht Club. You'll also find Smith Mountain Lake Community Park and Waterwheel Marina nearby.

Is parking available on site at Family Fun and Relaxation: Your Dream Lakehouse Vacation!?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Family Fun and Relaxation: Your Dream Lakehouse Vacation!?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside vacation home include a fireplace, a jetted bathtub, and a kitchen.

Does Family Fun and Relaxation: Your Dream Lakehouse Vacation! have a hot tub?

No, but this vacation home offers jetted bathtubs in all house.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does Family Fun and Relaxation: Your Dream Lakehouse Vacation! have connecting rooms available?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA), which is 27 mi away (48 minutes by car). Another top airport is Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional), which is around 28.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Family Fun and Relaxation: Your Dream Lakehouse Vacation!?

Yes, every house at Family Fun and Relaxation: Your Dream Lakehouse Vacation! comes with a balcony and some offer water views.

Family Fun and Relaxation: Your Dream Lakehouse Vacation! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darrell N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This lakeside house has everything. Five stars! We’ll be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved it!

We loved our stay and are looking forward to booking again for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terence M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful week

Fantastic week, perfect balance of fun for 3 teenage boys and relaxing for my wife and I. Beautiful views and a quiet cove.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2022 VACATION

GREAT PLACE
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ELAINE F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Livin large on the lake

Great house with lots of room for everyone. Pool and ping pong table a real plus!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carole M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful House-Wonderful Memories

This is our third time renting this house and we still love everything about it. Spacious rooms, hot tub, and a dock we practically live on during the day. Our grandkids have learned the love of fishing, kayaking, and boating here and of course the memories. I’m sure a fourth visit will be in our future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Smith Mountain Lake Vacation

Pictures do not do this house justice!! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!! Very spacious and well kept property! Located in a great cove for swimming and relaxing! We enjoyed our week on the lake and appreciate the use of your lovely home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bee P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property

Spacious and clean house. Hot tub was big and fun. Sock was great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Frances

We enjoyed our stay at the Frances. House was comfortable and spacious and of course the lakeside access was great. Good communication with Chuck our property manager.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gail M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house, great location!

Great house. Very nice dock. Big deck perfect for barbequing. Hot tub was fun. Easy walk to the water. Large basement with pool table although the weather was so nice we were rarely inside.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karl B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great fun on SML

Our extended family had a great week at smith mountain lake! The house had plenty of room to spread out, downstairs ping pong, air hockey, and pool table were a hit for kids and adults. Easy pontoon boat rental next to Jake’s is reachable by owner-provided canoe or kayak, very convenient!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lisa P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Beautiful home

This home is beautiful and in a peaceful cove. We loved the lay out of the house and there is lots of rooms for a large family. Jake's restaurant is in the same cove and they are great. The only negative would be that the owners need to update the pictures because those are from 2009 and there is no lake view from the deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Larry F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Experience

House was lovely and perfect for a family vacation. Kids had a blast fishing and playing with the water toys. Adults enjoyed the family time. It was wonderfully relaxing. Convenient location to Marina’s and grocery. Chuck reached out to us to make sure everything was good to go! Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Perfect Family Friendly Home!!!

The house exceeded our expectations!! We stayed two families with four kids ages 2-15 and everyone had an “awesome” time. The house is very spacious with plenty of space for multiple families. The children didn’t want to leave and said this was the BEST Memorial Weekend vacation. The cove is perfect and safe for kids to kayak and swim. In addition, all of the kids caught several fish off the deck. Our only regret was that the trip felt too short with only 3 nights…we should have reserved an entire week!! Looking forward to our next reservation. Thank you Chuck for sharing your house with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beverly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful setting

The house has many amenities for easy living. It is close to the Food Lion shopping center and the Route 122 bridge. Unfortunately, the air hockey game was broken. Otherwise, the house and grounds are comfortable and scenic. (Taking the trash bags to the dump is a chore, though, I do understand why it has to be done.) A lot bigger than the pictures indicate.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eugene L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

The house was beautiful and very clean the kitchen was well stocked with everything you needed to enjoy a week at the lake. The grandkids enjoyed the pool table and the ping pong table unfortunately the air hockey game didn’t work. The only negative is the campers across the cove were very loud not the peaceful cove I was expecting. Chuck the picture on line show a view of the water from the house unfortunately the tree and bushes are overgrown to the point it’s very difficult to see the lake from the house. Overall we have a wonderful time and looking forward to returning in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kadesh H.

Perfect!

Our family of 6 had the perfect summer vacation at this wonderful home. The home is in a great location. Looking at the pictures on the website, we were expecting a beautiful home, but our expectations were exceeded when we arrived. The walk to the dock is an easy one, unlike other places we have stayed on the lake. The home has obviously been well taken care of. Everything was extremely clean and up to date. The hot tub was an added bonus! Our kids enjoyed it each night we were there! We also appreciated the use of the kayaks and canoe. We had so much fun with them! We had the pleasure of meeting the owner, Chuck and his wife. They were both very nice to work with and made sure we knew if we needed anything at all, to not hesitate to call and ask. We will definitely be returning to this awesome place!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

4th of July Regulars

In two short days, my husband, three children and I will be joining my three sisters, spouses, children, and mother at The Frances for our 4th consecutive 4th of July. We have loved every minute of our time there. The kids count down the days every year. The cove is perfect for small children in that we don't have to worry about excessive boat traffic. Very few boats other than kayaks, canoes and early morning fishing boats go passed the dock. We are very excited about the Halesford Harbour being open just down the cove next to Jakes Place. We have reserved our boat from there for this trip and are thrilled to only have to kayak or canoe over to pick it up:) The location is a perfect middle between our drive from Charlotte NC and other family in the DC area. The owners have been wonderful. Whenever we have had a need or concern, they have been extremely helpful and responded immediately! My sisters and I are thrilled to have found a vacation spot that everyone loves and where the kids/cousins can make memories they'll have for the rest of their lives. We have and will continue to recommend this property to our other family and friends! Thank you to the owners for sharing this beautiful home with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location, beautiful home

Pros - This home is located in a great spot with a quiet cove and is only about 300 yards across from Jake's Place restaurant. Short, 15 min drive to Bridgewater plaza by car. Easy in and out location to the main channel if you have a boat. Really liked having 2 kings for 2 adult couples, a bunk room which had amazingly comfortable mattresses, and a basement room ideal for teens. Lots of fun was had with the pool table, ping pong, kayaks, canoe, and fishing off the dock. The hot tub was great for relaxing in the evenings. Bathrooms were clean. Bedrooms were spacious and comfortable. Cons - A lot of SML properties don't provide linens or towels but this was the first time out of more than 20 rentals that I chose to bring our own. Won't do that again as it was a pain. Use the linen service instead. Listed as no pets allowed which was a deciding factor in booking over another property, but we swept the kitchen floor and made a quite a pile of black dog hair. A quick clean of the downstairs created an even larger pile. The two teens who slept in the basement were so bad after 2 nights we needed an urgent care visit and steroids were prescribed. The 2 pre-teens who slept upstairs were fine. Two of the 4 adults struggled a bit as well. So we spent most of our time outside after the first few days which was fine. Overall, it's a great property.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caleb L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Cove and Boat Friendly

Had a great vacation with our family- the house was clean and well kept! Enjoyed grilling out, playing pool, and relaxing in the hot tub. The 2 large entertainment areas upstairs and downstairs with sectionals were great for conversation, board games, and TV. Boat friendly - we used Hales Ford Boat Ramp about 15-20 minutes away to put in and pull out of the water, and tied up to the floating dock at the house during our stay. House is at the end of a cove in a no-wake zone, so no problems with docking in the water. Restaurant with docking and on-water ethanol free gas are very close in the same cove. Bridgewater plaza is a short boat ride away and has plenty of restaurants, shopping, and activities!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, great property!

We were very impressed with this property. The driveway is very steep but it did cut down on the walk to the dock/lake which we appreciated. The walkway to the dock was great also as it was stone and graded. We appreciated having electricity and the mini fridge at the dock as well. Jake's Place which is right around the corner (on the water) from the house and a great restaurant to visit. We had plenty of space for everyone and the house was gorgeous! The downstairs was huge and very open with lots of gaming choices to keep everyone happy. We also appreciated having access to the garage for a place to keep groceries and extra lake things. Lastly the house is centrally located with easy access to Food Lion and Bridgewater Plaza.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Lake Getaway!

We had such a great time during our week at this property. I couldn't believe how huge the dock was, table and chairs and recliners and everything. We hung out in the dock in the shade, or floated in the sun. We rented a boat and were able to find great skiing right outside of the no wake zone. They even provided kayaks, and just down the cove we saw egrets, deer, turtles and all kinds of birds. At night the kids enjoyed the pool table, hot tub, and ping pong, there was plenty of space to spread out and something for everyone. The kitchen was well laid out and very functional. There was a nice outdoor table (under cover) for family outdoor meals and also a big table indoors if it was too hot. A/C worked great, beds were comfy, bathrooms were nice, owner was responsive to questions. No complaints!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carole M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome House

House and location was great. Clean, spacious, and everything you would need for a fun vacation. Dock was perfect for the kids with kayaks and a canoe and swimming. Would highly recommend ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful summer break

Wonderful house/property! Chuck and Samantha were great to communicate with and very helpful. We had three separate families throughout the week and the layout of the house is very conducive for either everyone being together or for splitting into different groups at times. Being in the wake free cove is so nice for activities right off the dock (SUP, kayak/canoe, swimming and fishing). But the end of the no wake zone is only a few minutes away. Smith Mountain Lake is beautiful! And very large. We look forward to many more vacations at the property!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer Lake Trip

This property was great to rent for the week. It was clean, comfortable and a great layout for 2 families. The kids loved the downstairs entertainment.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021