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Quiet Family/Pet Lakeside Stay - Flat Lot!

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Loads of wildlife. Ducks, geese, cranes, and fish are all about.
You'll see deer and squirrels almost daily, we have tons in the neighborhood.
Front of the House with views of the two driveways.
Front of the House and 2nd Driveway
View of our boat house and back yard.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Moneta, VA
  • Smith Mountain Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Smith Mountain Lake Community Park
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

+2
2 Single Beds, 2 King Beds and 2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Quiet Family/Pet Lakeside Stay - Flat Lot!

Welcome to Smith Mountain Lakeside Cove! Come get away from the noise, traffic, and waves of the main channel. We're super lucky to be across from the State Park so you can enjoy watching nature instead of your neighbors! With our flat lot, it's not a chore to get everything gathered up to go 'down to the water', easily transition between the house, hanging out on the deck, and being down at the water. Great mooring and trailer parking for fisherman with multiple boats, lots of water toys for the kids, something for everyone!


Enjoy our newly renovated waterfront home this Fall with almost 150' of shoreline and peaceful views of the state park. It's a great spot to watch the leaves turning colors on the trees in the neighorhood and across the water at the state park. Great location on and off the lake - 15 min to Food Lion, 20 min to Bridgewater, 10 min to restaurants, and 10 min to golf. The flat lot provides easy access to the lake with a swimming area right off the yard and deeper water at the end of the dock for fishing and mooring your boat. 6 kayaks and two SUP's are available, we have plenty of parking, and are pet friendly!


Our biggest draw to this home is its location on the lake, and the family friendly nature of the property. Being just inside the wide cove entrance makes you feel like you're still on the lake as opposed to 'up the river'. The state park across from you cuts the already minimal boat traffic in half and lets you enjoy views of nature as opposed to more houses. Wildlife is abundant in the neighborhood; squirrels, deer, geese, and cranes frequent your yard and shoreline. It's a short walk to the water and there are no stairs to get from your back deck to the shoreline - which means you don't have to lug all your coolers and food down and have to choose between being 'down at the dock', or 'up at the house'. There is a set of stairs to access the water from the yard, which means the kids can play right there in the shallower water along shore while you're still in the house, enjoying the back deck, or under the many mature trees that provide all day shade throughout the back yard!


Deeper water at the end of the dock proves great fishing, and easy boat access. You will have full use of our portion of the dock, which shares a walk way with the neighbor's dock. Our dock consists of the boat house nearest us and the floating dock adjacent, where you will have exclusive use and can moor your boat and jet skis at either. If you don't have your own boat, you can grab any of our 6 kayaks and life jackets and head out on your own adventure to explore the shoreline of the state park. If you want to just hang out in the water, we have lots of pool noodles you can use to float around with.


As you walk in the front door, you can choose to go up the stairs or down the lower living level. The upstairs of the home features a open kitchen / dining / living space that will make it easy for the family to all be included in the fun. Large windows and doors are a plenty to make sure you always have a great view of the lake. The kitchen is equipped with new appliances, loads of counter space, and all the basic supplies you would need for your time there. The dining room table has ample seating for 6, with extra chairs in the closet if you need them. Living room has a large sectional with 3 power recliners and a 55" Smart TV. Down the hall you can find the first bedroom with a king size bed, and a full bath.


Downstairs is another living area with a second large sectional couch with power recliners, 55" TV, and easy access to the outside fun. The two bedrooms downstairs share a full bath with an adjacent laundry room at your disposal. One bedroom features a king size bed with its own large sliding glass door giving you those beautiful morning views of the lake to wake up to. We built custom bunk beds in the other downstairs bedroom consisting if two full beds, two twin beds, and stairs for easy and safe access. THESE ARE ADULT FRIENDLY BUNK BEDS, they are extremely sturdy and have enough head room for adults. You can be 6' tall and sit on the bottom bunk without hitting your head on the bunk above you. The top bunks have about 4" less headroom than the bottom bunks do. Each bunk has their own storage area at the head of the bed, outlets to plug in your electronics at night, and selectable / dimmable LED lights for a splash of fun, or reading lights at night, whichever you prefer. The bunk room has its own 55" Smart TV if the kids want to hook up a gaming console or watch movies and cubby storage for each of the beds.


The garage houses the kayaks, paddles, pool noodles, life jackets and includes a second fridge for drinks or any overflow you don't want to keep up in the kitchen. Please note there is no access to the garage from inside the house, you'll have to go outside to get into it.


Each living area and bedroom has its own minisplit unit for heating and cooling, so you'll be sure to be comfortable. The upper deck has a fixed awning during the summer months to give you some extra shade. There is ample parking on the property, with two driveways you'll be able to easily accommodate any size boat trailer without having to unhook and have plenty of room for other cars. We have Xfinity internet with the WiFi router placed near the back of the home insuring that anywhere you are at in the house or on the deck you'll have great connectivity!

On the decks, new for 2023 we have added some new outdoor furniture. The lower deck features an oversized couch and two chairs with a table for drinks, games, or to kick up your feet! On the upper deck we have an outdoor dining table with 4 chairs, and additional seating along the railings. We have adirondack chairs available also that you can move around as you prefer.


As a bonus, it's not too common on the lake, but you don't have to worry about packing all your own bedding and bath towels if you don't want to! Linens will be provided for each bed, and each guest will have a bath towels available at no additional cost. We do ask you bring your own lake towels and any towels you may need for your pets. You'll have full access to the house, kayaks, garage, and boat dock.


We are pleased to provide you a starter pack of kitchen and bathroom supplies. Paper towels, a toilet paper in each bathroom, dish soap, hand soap, dishwasher tabs, and garbage bags. We love our fur babies and hope you can bring yours with you too. We do charge a $100 pet fee per pet for week long stays, $75 for shorter stays, and pets are subject to our approval, please let us know what and how many you would like to bring and we will be as accommodating as we can! You may consider bringing a crate to help your pet feel comfortable while you are gone as you will be responsible for any damage that may happen.

Property manager

Malcolm Plessinger
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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 (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Moneta

Located in Moneta, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina and Lake Haven Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Smith Mountain Lake and Smith Mountain Lake State Park.
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Moneta, VA

What's nearby

  • Smith Mountain Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina - 11 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Hickory Hill Vineyards - 19 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Smith Mountain Lake Community Park - 45 min drive - 34.5 km

Getting around

  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪White House Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jake's Place - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Vinny's Italian Grill & Pizzeria - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Mitchell's - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet Family/Pet Lakeside Stay - Flat Lot! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Quiet Family/Pet Lakeside Stay - Flat Lot!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet Family/Pet Lakeside Stay - Flat Lot!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quiet Family/Pet Lakeside Stay - Flat Lot! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Smith Mountain Lake and Smith Mountain Lake State Park. Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina and Lake Haven Marina are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynne G.

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

Smith Mountain Lakefront property

The house in Moneta, VA. was very clean and comfortable. Upstairs and downstairs living space and bedrooms giving everyone privacy and quiet. The property is flat with a gorgeous view of the water. Great place! They didn’t miss a trick!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy B.

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

Relaxing winter getaway

We wanted a relaxing winter getaway and that's exactly what we got. This property is beautiful and the home has lots of windows with views of the lake. The host was very communicative and flexible when bad weather threatened the area and we ended up needing to change dates. If we ever go back to the area in the summer I would definitely stay here again to take advantage of all the water activities!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassidy D.

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

Highly Recommend

Host was kind & responsive. The house has everything you can think of with a stocked kitchen and beautiful lake views. Can’t go wrong staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

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

Lake getaway

Beautiful location. The home was clean and had everything you needed. We loved getting out in the kayaks every day. The neighborhood was easy to walk around with our dog.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

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

Great location

All as advertised! The location is perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

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

Sibling reunion

Three days together at the lake... was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie N.

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

Amazing

This house was perfect for our long weekend escape to the lake. The hosts were excellent at accommodating to our needs. The house was extremely clean. Providing us with the bedding and towels is always a plus. I would recommend this house to anyone looking for a beautiful lakefront view.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia B.

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

Relaxing Week

The house was located on our favorite part of the lake, close to the state park. The lot was a great gentle slope! The house was great for all of our family and for our dog, Penny! The lake had a great beach area out in the water so there was plenty of shallow areas for our kids to play and have fun. The house was stocked with so many great amenities, from bed sheets to paddle boards, so we were able to just come in and relax without doing a ton of work before hand. The owners communicated clearly and quickly and answered any questions we had! I would recommend this rental to anyone! We had a great week!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney H.

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

Quiet & clean, great family property

This was the perfect quiet location on the lake for our family to stay (grandparents, parents, 5 yo 3yo and baby). The lot is NOT a steep slope like many SML properties so the little kids enjoyed running around playing and were able to get in and out of the water easily from the steps into the shallow water (great since they’re too young to jump from the dock!). The house is exceptionally clean and well appointed in the kitchen, along with nice linens and toys/puzzles for the family to enjoy. Comfortable beds and living spaces, beautiful view from the deck on both levels. We enjoyed the paddle boards and kayaks and rented a boat that we easily parked at the dock. The owner and cleaning service were responsive and helpful, we can’t wait to come back and stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

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

Wonderful Dock

The house was clean, the path to the dock was easy to walk and we were able to secure all our boats.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

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

Lake life love it

The house and prooerty were beautiful. The home had everything we needed. One of the best places i have rented. Plenty of lake toys for my whole crew. Plan on coming back. The owners were very kind and quick ro respond to any questions i had.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula F.

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

Perfect SML home for relaxation!

This is our second year in a row at this property and we absolutely love it! It has fantastic lake views and very easy access to the lake. There is a large swimming area that we enjoyed every day. The host provides all of the water toys, including kayaks and paddle boards that allowed for even more water fun. The house has enough seating for our entire family and a nice large kitchen with cabinets filled with everything we needed. Our granddaughter loves the bunk beds! Our host was wonderful and was great at communicating very quickly whenever we had questions. Great house, location (close to grocery stores and restaurants), and so many amenities. Overall a 10 out of 10 for us! Thanks, Malcolm!!! We loved our stay!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph T.

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

Wonderful week!

Well, I'm not sure if there is much I can add to Angie B.'s review. I most wholeheartedly agree with everything she wrote. I will reiterate that the house was incredibly clean - most definitely the cleanest we have experienced in a rental. The kayaks/paddle boards and inflatable/float toys were so great to have available. The location (as mentioned opposite the State Park on a quite inlet), the property shape with the long waterfront and the gentle slope to the lake make enjoying the water ideal. The kitchen has everything you would want and the gas grill made BBQ'ing fun. Malcolm was very responsive (and proactive) in providing info that made our stay even better. Let me just stay we arrived home yesterday from our weeklong stay at Lakeside and today reserved a week at the house for next summer! Need I say more?
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie B.

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

My favorite VRBO Property!!!

Perfect location on the lake, water quality was wonderful and views of the state park (no homes) across the lake were picturesque. Lot was pie shaped so tons of lakeshore made it feel like you weren't on top of neighbors and had some privacy. Nice easy path down to the water and dock. Food Lion was only a 15 minute drive which was very convenient. We rented a boat for part of our stay and it was nice to gas up at the nearby marina. House was so incredibly clean (probably the best we have experienced in a rental). Beds were super comfortable and we loved having the adjustable AC in each room. Sofas were comfortable and kitchen was so well equipped with everything you could ever need. Gas grill was a dream to cook on. Loved the gate on the upper deck so you can contain dogs or small kiddos. Lastly, Malcolm was so easy to communicate with and very timely in his responses. They have put together a detailed book that answers all possible questions but if there was something you need or a concern pops up you have multiple contacts to reach out to. There are several water toys they graciously share of with their guests - kayaks, paddle boards, inflatable/float toys, etc. that make your stay truly easy and enjoyable. We will absolutely stay again during our next visit to SML and have already passed along this property listing to a couple friends. Do not hesitate to book this amazing vacation rental!! Thanks for everything Malcolm and family
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belvia W.

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

Family Vacation

We had a wonderful vacation at this property. Never have we stayed somewhere that had such a fully stocked kitchen, extremely clean, high quality towels, comfortable beds, high quality kayaks, boards, pool noodles, a wide variety of life jackets and sizes. We can’t say enough wonderful things about this vacation home. Malcolm provides outstanding customer service; very responsive and accommodating. The cleaning team was also amazing; great job! All around, awesome experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeanna m.

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

Dog friendly lake vacation

We enjoyed our stay, and so did our two water loving dogs. This property is exactly as pictured and described. Our stay was during the week and before Memorial Day, so the area was very quiet which we loved. The living room sectional recliner was amazing!! A family with children/teens would love the lower living area. There is Nothing negative
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

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

Great week!

house was advertised an even though we stayed during Memorial Day, the location being across from the State Park, boating traffic was minimal. A very restful vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen and Albert M.

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

Amazing

One word to describe it all. "Amazing"
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy L.

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

One of our favorites!

We wish our stay was longer, we loved the house and location! We came in for a short graduation celebration/getaway. Plenty of room to dock the boat for the weekend. The house was spacious, clean and well stocked The cove the house sits in was calm and great for our son (13 yrs) to get out and learn to kayak and paddle board (provided by the host) for the first time. Bass were always around the dock for fishing. Malcolm was great with any questions we had pre check-in about the area and checked on us during our stay to ensure we had everything we needed. This will definitely be added to our favorites and we will be staying again!! Thank you for letting us stay in your lovely home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard U.

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

at the lake

Very clean,well taken care of. Malcolm has made sure his guests have everything they need. Well stocked with all the extras one might have forgot. Beautiful property. We will visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Lakehouse at SML

Had a great experience at the house. It was clean and comfortable. Good lake access and fishing off the dock.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

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

Fishing get-away

Great location, close to boat ramps. This property has ample parking for two boats and additional vehicles. Easy access to the water/dock. Comfortable bedrooms and nice tv rooms on both levels of the house. Owner is awesome and is very responsive to questions. Easy check-in. We will definitely book this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn J.

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

Little Slice of Heaven

We had a wonderful stay at Malcolm's home in Moneta, VA. The house is lovely and in a great location to get to a wonderful restaurant within minutes and a general store that has everything from fresh veggies to homemade donuts. And everything in between. The ride to get to a grocery store is about 15 minutes. And they have the best park in the world in Moneta for dogs to run around for acres and acres. Malcolm's home was very nice and had two distinct levels so that multiple families could stay. The yard is wonderful and the lake views were beautiful. The kitchen had everything you could need and was well stocked. As it was winter we didn't do any lake activities but imagine that this house would be splendid for that. The surroundings are magical. We had a heron land right at the edge of the water. Sunsets were amazing as well. I highly recommend Malcolm's place to stay for a wonderful trip to visit Smith Mountain Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

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

Great location

The property was as advertised. The owner was so good to work with and the house was in the perfect location for our annual fall fishing trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise S., Virginia

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

Enjoyable Lakeside

We enjoyed the house and grounds, it was pretty quiet and we liked the view. The flooring proved to be a little slippery for our senior pup, Malcolm was very kind and offered to try and fix it but we were able to improvise a solution. We found the house to be everything we expected and Malcolm was a great host. We would definitely recommend staying to our friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Malcolm Plessinger

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Enjoy travelling and being outdoors. When I'm not at home working, I'm usually down at the lake or off on another adventure.

Why they chose this property

We love this property because of the seclusion from the bustle of the lake, incredible view across the water of the State Park, and the flat lot makes it easy to be in the house and on the dock all at the same time!

What makes this property unique

We have great views of the water and lots of shoreline. The swimming area is great for all ages, and our flat lot makes water access super easy!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests