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Lake Cottage on Water at Smith Mountain Lake

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Moneta, VA
  • Place, Smith Mountain Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Smith Mountain Lake State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Liberty University
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Airport, Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
    ‪61 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Moneta

This cottage places you adjacent to Smith Mountain Lake. The cottage includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Smith Mountain Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 8 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Liberty University - 50 min drive - 39.8 miles
  • Berglund Center - 52 min drive - 34.0 miles
  • Valley View Mall - 56 min drive - 36.5 miles

Getting around

  • Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Napoli By The Lake - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Mitchell's Restaurant - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Edo Grill and Sushi - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Jake's Place - ‬19 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.

Lake Cottage on Water at Smith Mountain Lake

Lake-front cottage for rent. Best deal on Smith Mountain Lake. Two-day stay minimum. This cottage is situated in a half acre of natural forest. The dock is only suitable for small craft only. It is usable but needs repair. The interior of the cottage has been recently refurbished. The cabin has one queen bed in its single bedroom, one blow-up mattress, one queen fold-out sofa bed, and bunk beds (more suitable for one child - only the bottom bunk can be used). TV is in the living room and bedroom. There is a stack washer and dryer. The kitchen has an electric stove, dishwasher, microwave oven, refrigerator, and toaster oven. All bed linen is supplied. Paper towels and toilet paper are supplied. There is a gas and a charcoal grill. There is parking for up to two cars only and a boat trailer. We are still working on the exterior of the house and landscaping and pathways but the interior is finished.
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a dining table.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

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.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 750 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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
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, a first aid kit, 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: 5:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

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Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to this cottage?

This cottage is located in Moneta, just steps from Smith Mountain Lake. You'll also find Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina and Hickory Hill Vineyards within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Lake Cottage on Water at Smith Mountain Lake?

Yes, though there is a max of 4 spaces. You'll find a max of limited parking spaces.

Is this cottage adjacent to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Lake Cottage on Water at Smith Mountain Lake?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside cottage include a kitchen as well as a garden and a video library.

Are there hot tubs at Lake Cottage on Water at Smith Mountain Lake?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at Lake Cottage on Water at Smith Mountain Lake?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA), which is about 24.8 mi away. Another top airport is Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional), which is around 27.5 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Lake Cottage on Water at Smith Mountain Lake?

Yes, every cottage at Lake Cottage on Water at Smith Mountain Lake comes with a patio.

Lake Cottage on Water at Smith Mountain Lake Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 47 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location. Needs updates and some fixing but was good for a weekend getaway. Better than camping and all linens and towels provided. Would visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hunter S.

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

Good place with great price

Enjoyed the stay. Right on the water with a good view. Great price and had lots or room to sleep us 3 comfortably.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

James B.

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

Rustic and very clean

Rustic work in progress place was very clean fishing was good host was very helpful would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

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

Great getaway

We had a wonderful time. Just what we were looking for. Would love to book again soon. Very clean and check in was a breeze.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley J.

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

Great place for some R&R

Clean and nice set on deck most of the time looking at water and wildlife. Had a good time with my wonderful wife. Would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jill L.

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

Excellent communication

The description of the property is very accurate. It was great for a spur of the moment get away weekend. Close to a lot of attractions. We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Veronica O.

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

Stay

It was a cute little place. Nice & relaxing. The owner John was very nice, we will definitely book this place again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh D.

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

Mom and son trip.

It was perfect for us. My 11 year old son and I went for a weekend trip for his birthday. The house has everything you could need for cooking and cleaning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alicia Gaddy S.

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

Sit Back and Relax

It was exactly what listing and John (owner) descibed. My boys and myself really enjoyed our stay. The cabin and outdoor area were very clean. The kitchen was well stocked. Our favorite places were the back porch and dock area. It's located in a very quiet cove. Perfect place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert A.

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

Awesome

Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

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

Simple but nice

This property was just as described by owner. Great value for the location right on the water. The dwelling itself was rustic and older than surrounding houses but clean and plenty of space for our needs. If you are looking for glitz and glam then this isnt for you but if you just want to enjoy the lake and nature and have a simple place to relax this place is fine.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Kenny S.

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

Do not stay here

House is dangerous owner is a liar
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

lindsay a.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Cute Cottage with Lake Views

We really enjoyed the three nights we spent at this property. We initially ran into some issues with VRBO, but the host, John, was very kind and accommodating. Updated interior photos of the cottage would serve to benefit the listing. I'd say the current photos do not show the full scope of the space or amenities. A large window in the main room provides gorgeous views of Smith Mountain Lake, accompanied by tall ceilings in the room. There is also a coffee maker in the kitchen, which was definitely a plus for us that wasn't in the description!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

BEST VALUE ON THE LAKE

Tidy home with a lot going on for it. Well equipped kitchen, comfy sofa and recliner, DirectTV for your viewing pleasure as well as a sea of movies on disc and blue/ray, views are stunning! Mr. Makay is so friendly and helpful. He did everything including take my panicked 930pm phone call on Friday night because I couldn’t figure out how to work the Dropbox(chalk that up to “I’m a blonde” lol) If you’re looking for a no frills home then I suggest this property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dan K.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Good enough for the price

The stay was ok. It's was very clean. I'm a 300+lbs man so I was worried about the stability of the bed, toilet, and deck. Also I know nature happens and things get damaged however I was extremely disappointed about the dock situation. From the state of everything else that needs to be fixed I'm sure the dock won't be fixed anytime soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vanessa B.

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

Clean and quiet

Very clean. Quiet area. Had amenities we needed. Great view of the lake. A/C worked fine. Screen door and blinds needs replacing. No TV instructions. No lawn chairs-bring your own. Ad says yard is unstable-TRUE. Dock is uneven, but Somewhat useable. Old home, but functional. View from my inner tube on the water- priceless!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jonathan M.

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

Love Smith Mountain Lake

I was in for a fishing trip. Was a great place for a two night stay while I went fishing. It’s fine. If you are in a wheelchair, you may find the shower difficult to maneuver as well as the bathroom and bedrooms. You are literally 20 yards from the water and you have nice neighbors on either side they can be seen having bonfires late at night right next to the water. The sunset is really good, you can sit on the deck but it’s even better if you watch it from the side yard, good cooling and heating and good hot water. There appeared to be parking for at least four vehicles and there were three/four beds available and if you brought your own air mattress, there would be room for it. Overall, it is a rustic experience in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's listed as receiving "upgrades", needing major repairs would be more accurate. Was it me it'd be a 'dozer job. The best I can say about the property is it was clean, quiet, didn't collapse and no critters got in. The screen door was more of an impediment, than a functional door. The door, had some stop gap sweep that kept it from opening fully. The blinds on the door looked like they'd been salvaged from a dumpster. The owner was very good at communicating information about his guest regulations and other matters relevant to the rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amber C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Smith Mountain Lake

My family and I rented this property as a last minute vacation. The description of the property was not clarified that the house was built around a pull behind camper. The bed in the "master" was slipping through the frame as there was no box frame, the twin bunks are so small that only children would be able to lay on part of the mattress. The house included washer and dryer (stackable) that had an out of order sign on it. the dishwasher did not fill with water on the wash or rinse cycle. There are extra charges to use kayaks and the gas grill. The owner has claimed that our family ruined a mattress and pad cover in the home. Money hungry for everything that could possibly be charged for. The steps for house and dock are falling apart. Parts are rooed off or blocked to avoid access.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Kristie R.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Honestly the home owner scared me! Also offered money back as long as we didn’t write a bad review.

We had left a day early was going to just get a hotel in Roanoke. We kindly ask when John McKray called us to confirm if we could check in early. He said he he would need to call me back. So we went on to our road trip. He calls while I am driving and ask what time will we be there. I told him we just left Waltons mountain an hour or two. He said can’t you look at your GPS, so I did it was 1:23 min. He said ok I just needed to know so I could be gone. We arrived he was still there. No problem but why call me. We asked to rent kayaks he didn’t have them out he forgot. He just had the septic pumped. Tarp on roof hole in roof from tree. The windows was boarded up. When I called him to cancel my stay because the house smelled musty! I was scared of black mold. He got very upset and angry! Insulted me called me a con artist and had reviewed my profile. Kept telling us he was a school teacher no money and the property he inherited and his bother was to blame for all the clutter and mess. He doesn’t take responsibility. I told him he could keep the money I didn’t want it back. I wasn’t going to right a review scared of what he would do. But I would not want someone else to feel this way. The doors would lock but you need a man to pick the door up. The steps was blocked off. A boat sunk in front of the cabin. If you rent this please do it with caution.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Sharon K.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not worth what they rent this place for!!

This was an old camper turned into a cabin. It needs a lot of work. The wall in the bathroom was busted, the screen door was held close by a bungy cord. The owned did not disclose any of the problems with this place until the night before we were to arrive. He sent a list of what to do and what not to do from this list you would have thought this place was luxury. When you look outside you see a half sunk boat sticking out of the lake and you could not use the dock because it was unstable. I honestly couldn't recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gordon B.

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

SML long weekend.

Arrived at the cabin around 5:30 Saturday evening. All descriptions of the property were accurate. Rental was clean and fully furnished. We enjoyed our time there and would definitely rent this cabin again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not as nice as aspected

Good location. Dock was horrible. House was a shack. Would not recommend this for any children. Within first 10 minutes my w Women fell into the kitchen brushing her knee really bad , starting the weekend off terrible, considering the boat and the pier is down hill. Should of been a warning about step up. Move the carpet to the not match the same design as the step up . Overall did not like the place. Owner wants you too do cleanup , that I paid for the service from am maid
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Crystal H.

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

Nice

It was very clean. It’s bigger than the pics show. The owner was nice and helpful. Still needs work outside, but inside is nice. The park is close by and we suggest to go there for swimming. Hubby did get some bites fishing. There’s plenty to do in the area and some nice restaurants including Jake’s Place which John had suggested. It was a pretty good place to get away!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lisa W.

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

It’s not fancy but is comfortable and clean.

I really wanted peace and quiet and rest and this home offers all of that .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022