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A slice of paradise on Smith Mountain Lake.

Gentle sloped yard. Easy for children and adults.

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9.8

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8174 sq m

Popular amenities

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Goodview, VA

Smith Mountain Lake1 min walk
Hickory Hill Vineyards20 min drive
Smith Mountain Lake State Park34 min drive
Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional)56 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

I like to treat the staff and their spouses to a weekend getaway once a year. This was the ideal house. Ample seating bo...

jennifer w.

Oct 29, 2023

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 Master on Main

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 Main Level

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 Lower Level

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4 Lower Level

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Budget Friendly Cottage Charm Wide Water Views w/ Wifi on Smith Mountain Lake

RELAX on the porch swing, RELATE to one another, and RELEASE your cares while on vacation.

This 4 bedroom with 2.5 baths home boasts extensive waterfront views. The open floor plan for kitchen, dining, and living room enhances this serene beauty from multiple rooms.

This waterfront home is located on a lush lawn with easy slope to custom dock. Beautiful gardens abound.

Who's up for a cannonball jumping contest? Spend the day on the dock, practicing your jumps, swimming, or fishing. Our stationary dock and floating dock offers multiple areas for fun in the sun. The floating dock makes docking your boat easier.

Perhaps you prefer the shade. Relax on the covered deck or on the porch swing to finish your favorite novel.

Enjoy grilling dinner on the upper deck while watching the sunset over the main channel.

We rent Saturday to Saturday, CHECK IN at 3:00 PM and CHECK OUT is 10 AM.

Property manager

April White

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Water view

Air conditioning

Game room

Toys/games

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

NO pets allowed.

Due to the rural setting and trash collection schedule, guests are asked to either dispose of their trash themselves or face a fee of $10 per bag.

Please park in the 2 driveways provided, not the street. Quiet hours are 10 pm-6 am. No loud music, nor fireworks.

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

On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Westlake Corner

Located in Goodview, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Smith Mountain Lake and Smith Mountain Lake State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Civic Center or Berglund Center. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.

Goodview, VA

What's nearby

Smith Mountain Lake - 1 min walk
Hickory Hill Vineyards - 20 min drive
Booker T. Washington National Monument - 24 min drive
Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 34 min drive
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital - 41 min drive

Getting around

Roanoke Station - 39 min drive
Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

‪Fables & Feathers Winery - ‬15 min drive
‪Mango's Bar & Grill - ‬18 min drive
‪Edo Grill and Sushi - ‬15 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬22 min drive
‪Vinny's Italian Grill & Pizzeria - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Budget Friendly Cottage Charm Wide Water Views w/ Wifi on Smith Mountain Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Budget Friendly Cottage Charm Wide Water Views w/ Wifi on Smith Mountain Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Budget Friendly Cottage Charm Wide Water Views w/ Wifi on Smith Mountain Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Budget Friendly Cottage Charm Wide Water Views w/ Wifi on Smith Mountain Lake located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Smith Mountain Lake and 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Hickory Hill Vineyards. Booker T. Washington National Monument and Smith Mountain Lake State Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

16 June 2024

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

Perfect Family Vacation

The Bower House had everything to ensure a great family vacation...fully equipped kitchen, cleanliness, beautiful dock/swimming area, all kinds of water equipment in the boathouse, and an easy walk to the water. April was very prompt in answering questions. It was a perfect vacation!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

kimberly b.

30 May 2024

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

Awesome lakeside getaway

I loved this cabin and I will definitely be returning!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer w., Craig County

29 Oct 2023

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

Company getaway

I like to treat the staff and their spouses to a weekend getaway once a year. This was the ideal house. Ample seating both upstairs and downstairs. Both porches were also well equipped with outside furniture. The house was very clean and the kitchen had everything. We will be booking again for next year.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

21 Sept 2023

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

Peaceful and charming

My family of 7 were here for 2 days to attend a wedding in Vinton. I wish we had more time to stay longer and enjoy this lovely home on the lake. It was comfortable and roomy. Everything we needed was there. The downside was having to be out by 10:00 A.M. while having to launder the towels before leaving. Also having to dispose the trash at an off site location. But I would still love to come back.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Theresa W.

19 Sept 2023

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

Beautiful view but little else to do

We did a girls weekend with my daughters and toddler granddaughters. The view was lovely and would be perfect for people that just want to relax, read and sip wine. However, with small kids there was nothing near by to do. The nearest playground was about 1/2 hour away. Even hiking was about 1/2 hour drive away. We did not see any stores or nice restaurants. The place was very clean but the furnishing were dated. The kitchen had plenty of plates, glasses and utensils. However, you need to be aware that for preparing meals, you must bring your own food, including basic pantry items. There was no cooking spray, oil, spices, sugar or flour. Also you must take your trash with you to the dump. I would consider staying again with just older adults who are looking to just relax and appreciate the view and making sure we pack all our provisions.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

5 Sept 2023

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

Labor Day Get a way

Nice lake location for or boat as well as good dock to Moor. House clean and cosy. Fit our family well. We had a great weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

James S.

28 Aug 2023

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

Nice time

Only complaint is having to take trash to some location. That’s just wrong!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

27 Aug 2023

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

2023 Bower House

Charming House, Roomy Clean. Easy access to Lake. Very pleased.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary B.

13 Aug 2023

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

Awesome

An absolutely wonderful weekend getaway. I truly appreciated having immediate access to all the amenities needed to make this weekend a peaceful success such as cookware, linen, indoor and outdoor games.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly P., Clendenin

11 Aug 2023

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

From Clendenin WV

This was our 2nd vacation stay at this property. As always it was and is a great experience. The weather was perfect we did have 1 day of rain in the morning but that was okay we rested up till it blew away and back on the water we went.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Rick & Carole P., Charlottesville, Virginia USA

9 Aug 2023

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

Pros/Cons...

PROS: Great, well kept house. Kitchen fully stocked for many guests. Two and a half bathrooms for 8 adults. Water heater never ran out of hot water. Upper and lower covered decks for sitting out anytime to take in the view of the lake. Plenty of outdoor seating. Very short and easy walk to the dock with all it's amenities. Dining area seats 6 comfortably for meals with plenty of tables and chairs on the upper covered deck for overflow seating for meals. Spacious bedrooms that sleeps 8 comfortably. Very nice family room area in the lower level for watching movies, putting together puzzles, or playing games on a rainy day. Undoubtedly a GREAT house to stay in. CONS: bathroom towels are hotel room quality. Could use an upgrade. Beds are old and uncomfortable. They need to be replaced. No trash service. You have to haul the trash to a dump site 20 minutes away a couple times a week. I would pay extra in the fee for trach service. Lower level bedroom has the water filtration system in the closet that goes off in the middle of the night. Be prepared to be woken up for at least 40 minutes while the system goes through it's process. (We specifically asked to have the filtration system timer set to go off during the day and we received confirmation that this was resolved and for two nights we had to listen to the system flushing for 40 minutes). Check the dishes before using. Some dishes were not cleaned properly before being put away from the last group staying at the property.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jillian W., Clemmmons, NC

30 July 2023

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

8th Annual Trip

My family and I stay at the Bower House every year. The location on the lake is excellent and the house is spacious and cozy without being fussy. we love dinners on the covered porch and evenings on the dock.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne P.

23 July 2023

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

SML 2023

As always we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this house. Great house, great location and lots of room.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

10 July 2023

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

Perfection!

Travelled with my 17yo boy, twin 11 year old girls and 2 best friends- best trip ever. It was pure joy to see everyone floating from the docks, laughing and playing together. Thank you so much. Plenty of room for everyone. Clean and well kept. Will definitely come back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

RICKY E., ELKTON

5 July 2023

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

Lake house

Wonderful place to stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

yvonne c.

19 June 2023

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

SML Retreat

Lovely days swimming off the dock, lounging and eating on the 2 decks and kayaking. I would give that part of the stay 5 stars. The things we found to be problematic. The beds. With the exception of the master bedroom, the mattresses were beyond the replacement date, well beyond!! The people staying downstairs in the 2 bedrooms, left one day early due to the back and neck aches from sleeping. The floating dock. This needs attention. At one of the pylons the bolts are loose creating a very dangerous situation which almost threw us off the dock when boats passed by and created wake. The kayaks. Two were available and one of those had no foot rests. The third did not have a back rest. We did fashion a repair of sorts. This helped. We then had two decent kayaks. The poor mattresses and the floating dock were the biggest problems. Not everyone kayaks. I would give sleeping and trying to navigate the floating dock 21/2 stars. I can tell this is a warm well loved home. With just some better mattresses and bolt tightening it would be 5 stars. The owner has ordered a replacement back for the kayak.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

jason g.

15 June 2023

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

Great family gathering

The house was everything I wanted

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Melissa C., North Garden

10 June 2023

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

Great location!

Nicely stocked as far as utensils and kitchen ware. Make sure to bring everything you need to cook. There are no spices, oil, sugar or extras. The linens and furniture could use an update but the porch and view are worth it !!! We hope to come back again soon!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL H.

9 June 2023

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

Family time

Perfect

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

15 May 2023

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

Quiet and refreshing

Great place for rest and relaxation. Enjoyed watching the wildlife that lives there. Lots of sitting areas to spread out in and enjoy the view of the lake.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

11 May 2023

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

Excellent property for Fishermen

The first driveway is large enough for a truck and bass boat/trailer and is close enough to the house to run electrical to charge the batteries overnight. All of the major ramps are only 30 minutes away. The dock down the back yard was wonderful for lounging after hard days of fishing. The property was clean and organized. I'll be booking this house again for future tournaments.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa S.

3 Jan 2023

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

Wonderful family time

The property was perfect for our stay. The cabin has everything you could need. Plenty of space for our party of 8 and was very clean and well cared for. Property manager was easy to reach and responsive

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

mary B.

27 Nov 2022

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

Absolutely wonderful

Fast, efficient and reliable service.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

cindy r.

4 Oct 2022

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

Comfortable and Charming

We so enjoyed our week at the lake. April made everything convenient and smooth. Fish fry night was amazing from the catfish caught off the dock. We all kind of do our own thing, some fish out of the boat, some fish off the dock and some simply read and enjoy the view, with all of us meeting up in the evenings for dinner. Such a comfortable home to enjoy our time away! Thank you April!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin L., WILLOW STREET

30 Sept 2022

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

Great Place

The Bower House was excellent It was very clean, well stocked and for us a great base to fish from.. The fishing could have been better but April and the Bower House provided a great 4 generation family vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022