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Lovely lakefront home with private brand-new dock, game room, beach, boat access

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Exterior
Property grounds
Property grounds
Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10232.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Mineral, VA
  • Lake Anna
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Lake Anna State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Lake Anna Winery
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Louisa, VA (LOW-Louisa County - Freeman Field)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lovely lakefront home with private brand-new dock, game room, beach, boat access

Life is Good

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Experience lakefront living at its finest at this lovely, dog and family-friendly home on Lake Anna! Life is Good is a two-story retreat, with lake views from every room, that truly lives up to its name! Featuring high ceilings, warm wood accents, and a spacious kitchen, guests will have all the comforts of home in a serene setting for fun and relaxation both inside and out! The basement game room is renovated and complete with a foosball table, pub table, Ping-Pong table, darts, and classic arcade games (Pac-Man, Galaga, DigDug, and more). The game room opens up to a screened porch that has also been renovated and features a sectional sofa and gas firepit, in addition to chairs and table seating. Here, wall-to-wall windows allow you to admire the sparkling waters of the lake, protected and shaded, without moving an inch from your vacation rental. You'll also have direct access to the private brand-new dock. During the warmer months get out on the lake, using the three stand-up paddleboards or the canoe! This ground-floor level also boasts two bedrooms (one being a bunk bedroom with a Bluetooth-enabled/colored LED light fixture the kids will love), a laundry room with a washer/dryer and full-size fridge, and a full bathroom with a tub/shower combo.

The main floor open-concept living room/dining room combination has spectacular lake views, high vaulted ceilings, and indoor dining. This area opens up to a terrific lakefront wrap-around deck with an outdoor dining area and a gas grill, perfect for dining alfresco. The ample, fully-equipped kitchen has all the appliances and utensils needed to whip up practically everything that comes to mind. The second level of this home also features two separate bedrooms and two full bathrooms (one en suite), both with lake views. Utilize the fast, reliable Xfinity high-speed internet for work or play. Smart TVs are located in the living room and game room with access to a streaming network, cable, and movie services.

Things to Know
Two out of four TVs are streaming capable. Guests must provide their own accounts.
This property is managed by Vacasa Virginia LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Dock details: Has cleats



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Virginia
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 2.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mineral

Located in Mineral, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Hunters Landing and High Point Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Anna and Lake Anna State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Belmont Park and Town of Louisa Community Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Mineral, VA

What's nearby

  • Lake Anna - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake Anna State Park - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Lake Anna Winery - 19 min drive - 16.7 km
  • North Anna Nuclear Information Center - 22 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Lake Anna Marina - 27 min drive - 22.6 km

Getting around

  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim's at Lake Anna - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Cove at Lake Anna - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chef Lee Chinese Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Lake Anna Taphouse - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Coyote Hole Ciderworks - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely lakefront home with private brand-new dock, game room, beach, boat access pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely lakefront home with private brand-new dock, game room, beach, boat access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely lakefront home with private brand-new dock, game room, beach, boat access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely lakefront home with private brand-new dock, game room, beach, boat access located?

This family-friendly Mineral holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Anna and Hunters Landing. Belmont Park is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

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

Great Weekend Trip

This place was great and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

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

Holiday vacation

Great place for a Christmas family get together!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Amy S.

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

Great family time

Clean bedrooms and bathrooms (just iron spots on sinks). Well stocked kitchen, good wifi, nice location, not many steps to the dock. A suggestion: please clean gutters, some deck is getting rotten where water runs down. Also sweep steps and decks once in a while, they get slippery with wet leaves. We had a wonderful, memorable time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

A perfect holiday for family

It was an ideal place for a family gathering. The home was large, comfortable and amazing views. Lots of fun perks to keep kids and adults entertained. We’d love to come back for a future stay.
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8/10 Good

Christie K.

Great Location

Although this property is on the public side of the lake, the location was quiet and ideal, minutes from the Cove by boat or car. The property itself is a little dated, with some updates needed. However, we had a wonderful time and enjoyed the views and amenities thoroughly. We would highly recommend this property due to the location, amenities and size.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay S., Dover, PA

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

Great location and perfect stay

We loved staying here. Great location and even though deck has issues they are working to address, it never stopped us from having a good time. We rented a boat for the week from Shipwreck rentals which was very close and just spent the perfect week with the whole family relaxing, swimming off the dock and off the boat, and enjoying the quiet through the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Albert M.

Almost perfect

we loved the yard the house the huge trees and shade yet still had a great water view. We loved all the various decks, the screen porch, the canoe and dock and paddle boards and flotation devices. The Pac-Man machine was fun and ping-pong is always a winner we love the vaulted ceilings in every room. We would certainly rent this house again and loved Lake Anna. There was a very good boat rental just a mile away at the cove called shipwreck boat rentals and we rented up pontoon boat on two different days having a ton of fun exploring the lake .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

shea r.

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

Family Spring Break vacay

We had a great time at this property! We did a lot of fishing off the dock and on the boat. The house was very clean and comfortable! We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Martha Q.

Perhaps my evaluation is a bit contradictory. But I want to recommend the property 100%, super pl...

Everything
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P., Midlothian, Virginia

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

Great Work Hub

Working at the local nuclear plant with a crew. Way closer, more comfortable, than a hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Kristian R.

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

Nice location

Located on the quiet side of the lake which was nice. The property is a little dated, with some parts needing some work - bathrooms, drawers, dock. But overall we had a very pleasant experience - would highly recommend for the size, location, and ability to comfortably accommodate two families.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nichole K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would definitely come back

The property is amazing and gorgeous. The only problem was lots of spiders and cobwebs but nothing terrible. We had lots of fun
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Chris W.

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

Lake house

Great location and living areas are great for group. Deck needs significant repair since a column has sunk. Outdoor furniture could be replaced and kitchen could use more utensils. Had to buy plastic spatula while we were there. Would def stay again but updates could make this place special.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jene H.

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

Retirement / Mother's Day Celebration

This home has everything you could possibly need for a long weekend away, It is peaceful and has beautiful views. We spent the long weekend kayaking and canoeing. Evenings were spent around the large dining room table then relaxing on the dock,deck, or fire pit! The home is situated in a very quiet neighborhood with beautiful homes and gardens. We gave this a 5 rating however we wanted to rate it as a 4.5 due to the need for a through cleaning of the outside living areas, mostly the screened in porch. We did a light cleaning of the porch and were still able to enjoy the gas fireplace on the day the weather was questionable. We highly recommend the Life Is Good Lake House and would be happy to return for future getaways! Proximity to was a plus for us as we are from Maryland and our adult children reside in Richmond. PS - the dogs loved watching all the herons and one even paddle boarded for the first time!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

Summer Kickoff Trip

Our family was excited to take a trip to the lake with grandma, aunt and cousins to kick off the summer! We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the lake and the house. We spent most of our time on the lake and there were plenty of activities available both indoors and outdoors. The host provides equipment to enjoy in the water if you don't want to worry about bringing your own. That being said, I would highly recommend bringing a pop up tent to provide shade on the dock come the afternoon. The kids enjoyed time on the decks and playing ping pong and Pac Man to get a break from the heat and sun. We spent time around the fire pit every night to end our days. While some amenities are outdated, the house was comfortable and you are definitely paying for the lakefront and beautiful location amongst the trees. The only other recommendations I would provide are to bring plenty of drinking water due to the taste and to not use the washer due to the possibility of rust stains from the water.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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6/10 Okay

Tiffany P.

Life was good

Spent a weekend at house Life is Good. Location is excellent, enjoyed the outdoor fit pit and dock area of home! The space of house is nice an open. The interior could definitely use a make over and update of flooring! Age of home shows but overall it was accommodating to our needs! Cleanliness overall was ok. Lots of spiderwebs and bugs but considering your in the woods we could over look some of it! Again views a spectacular and for a long weekend we would return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Janet S.

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

Weekend getaway

Our friends have been getting away once a year for the past 20 years and your home provided us with a relaxing and cozy home on the lake with beautiful views. There were some minor issues with breakers needing to be reset several times (primarily for the kitchen) and the breakers in the breaker box (behind the downstairs refrigerator) were not labeled. The ping pong paddles need replacing as well as light bulbs in the kitchen and bedrooms. The toilet paper holder in the upstairs bathroom is also in repair. We let the property manager know who quickly responded. The kitchen is in need of hand towels and pot holders. Plenty of plates, bowls, etc. None of these needs negatively impacted our stay. Overall, a very lovely home on the lake and we would definitely want to come back again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Dana D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Lake Trip

Great location and I am sure hosts! Thx. Small ants in the kitchen and large carpenter ants in upstairs bathroom and bedroom/bed. Hairs on sheets under covers in lower bunk room. Cobwebs inside and out on decks and porches. Biggest issue is safety for kids and pets. Inside upper floor stair rails too wide. Even worse the upper deck rails are too wide. Neither would pass code today. This is really an issue that should be addressed unless restricting property to adults and no young children or pets. Minor, checking out instructions in house say leave linens and online they say try to start a load of laundry (which we have never heard of on a rental property). Great trip overall, comments are for improvement for future guests.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Tara P.

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

Great Lake House; Some Issues

Pros first - We loved the decks, sitting outside, and the dock. The dock is brand new, big, and has deep enough water on one end for kids to jump and dive. We second the recommendation to bring a 10x10 tent to provide shade during the day. Paddleboards and canoe were great. Living space was large and open. Check in was easy, linens and bath towels were provided, and the house was clean. Cons - You absolutely cannot do laundry due to iron in the water. Laundry will be stained; in fact, our skin was actually stained orange within a few days from the showers. Bring your own water for coffee, drinking, etc… Several items in the house were not in good condition. Grill was broken and did not have grill cleaning equipment. Dartboard had no functional darts. Kitchen chairs and table were wobbly - we actually had tools and repaired them ourselves. Lighting above the table was very dim and we needed to use extension cords to move lamps in order to play games at night. Vacasa was notified about the grill and the iron in the water. We were told that the grill would be repaired on Day 2 but no one showed up all week. We actually repaired it ourselves. Vacasa was also notified mid-week about the iron changing the color of our skin. They told us that they knew about the problem, that it was “not harmful”, and that they “work on it in between guests”. I don’t believe it’s harmful, but it is disturbing that everyone’s feet and nails were stained orange for an unknown length of time. Vacasa’
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Julie S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Getaway

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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4/10 Poor

Amanda D.

Beautiful views

Great vies, outdoors great. Bring drinking water.
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4/10 Poor

Amanda D.

Beautiful views

Great vies, outdoors great. Bring drinking water.
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8/10 Good

Robert R.

Beautiful lakeside location and comfortable

Plenty of space for our family get-together long weekend.

8/10 Good

Theresa M.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Lake Vaca

The view of the lake, swimming, fishing, house location was fabulous!! Use of the paddleboards and canoe were a huge plus. Lots of space to enjoy the view and loved playing horseshoes and had a fire going, which was wonderful. We did have a really good time, however there is definitely some attention needed at the property. There are a LOT of bugs both inside and immediately outside/screened porch (hole in screen and door doesn't stay closed) so pointless. We had an ant problem in the kitchen on counters and in a bathroom upstairs. Lots of large spiders in the house and cobwebs everywhere inside too. Some large dead bugs found in different bedrooms (not fun with small kids). Totally realize this is a house on a lake, but there hasn't been any cleaning or extermination done in a very long time. There needs to be a larger hot water tank- not enough for a large group to all quickly shower at all. The lights on the path from the house in front and back don't work and we couldn't use the large TV in the basement or in the bedrooms as no remotes. The fridge advertised in the storage room doesn't work and the lighting went out in the storage room and property management was contacted but never showed up to fix it...so couldn't really see to do laundry. The water needs treated to avoid staining and taste is not good so we had to purchase water for everything including coffee and the dogs. There are several outlets that don't work and lamps that don't work either or the ceiling fan/light in the living room. Things are dated- especially the carpeting.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

harry h.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Views on Lake Anna @ Life is Good

We had a great stay. Overall, great views and we enjoyed our stay. Having said that the house if showing some age. The property had an odor to the water and in the pipes. The water even stained the white towels. Might be the iron in the water or a septic tank issue. The hot water heater is small for 7 people and property can sleep up to 10. Camp showers and spacing out showers made it work. We were said to see the 2-person kayak had water in the air bladders when we arrived so we could not use it, but the floats and the dock were great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

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