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Your Personal Oasis Awaits You. Beautiful Lake Front Home overlooking State Park

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Back of Oasis.  Screened porch with seating and seating on bottom floor as well
View from dock
Back of oasis at night
Front of home
Large side yard for games

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Huddleston, VA
  • Smith Mountain Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park
  • Smith Mountain Lake Community Park
    ‪63 min drive‬
  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
    ‪75 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Your Personal Oasis Awaits You. Beautiful Lake Front Home overlooking State Park

*** Sunday to Sunday Rental ***. This is a beautiful 3 story, 4 bedroom, 3500 square foot, lake front home that overlooks Smith Mountain Lake State Park from the double deck dock. TOP DOCK MAY NOT BE JUMPED OFF OF AS WATER IS NOT DEEP ENOUGH!

Lower level: Rec room with pool table, child's foosball table, Wii, Playstation 3 with Blu-Ray capability, karaoke machine, wet bar with refrigerator, TV (with Directv), DVD, card/game table, full bath, bedroom with Queen bed and access to outside patio with table and chairs Adirondack seating, and four Trex rocking chairs. Plus a wide variety of board games, puzzles, bocce ball, ladder ball, lawn darts, corn hole, and volleyball/badminton can be found in the rec room for outdoor play.

Main level: California King Master Bedroom and private bath with jacuzzi tub and separate shower, wireless high speed internet, great room with piano and ceiling fan that opens to deck with gas grill, Trex Adirondack seating with side tables and a spiral staircase to lower level patio, TV (with Directv), DVD with 136 movie library, dining room that opens to a screened porch with ceiling fan, table and chairs, half bath, laundry room with full size washer and dryer, fully equipped kitchen with spices, salts & pepper, cooking oil, bluetooth speaker, island with seating for four, large deep sink with garbage disposal , separate vegetable sink with garbage disposal, TV, double oven, gas stove top, dishwasher, microwave, blender, Margaritaville frozen drink mixer, griddle, toaster, rice maker, 7 qt. Crock pot, butlers pantry with 46 bottle dual zone wine refrigerator and complimentary coffee/tea bar with two coffee pots (Keurig & a twelve cup Ninja coffee pot with filters), complete with an assortment of Donut Shop, Dunkin, & Starbucks K-cup coffees, Dunkin ground coffee and Bigelow teas, french press, electric kettle, and coffee bean grinder, plus many more additional cooking amenities.

Upper level: Loft with Library containing adult, young adult, teen and children’s books, with comfortable chair, lamp and ceiling fan. One bedroom with Queen bed, full bath in hall and one bedroom with two Twin beds (additional children’s games and books in closet).

High speed unlimited WiFi is provided through Xfinity/Comcast!

Other Inside:
Trash service on Thursdays, linens and bath towels/hand towels/washcloths (all bleached and washed in dye and fragrance free detergent), dishwasher detergent, night lights in every bedroom and bathroom, starter every day necessities (paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags), as well as hand soap provided in every bathroom.

Other Outside:
* Two REI Emotion Adult kayaks (275 lb. Max).
* Two Lifetime Adult sit on top Kayaks (225 lb. Max).
* Six Lifetime youth, sit on top, kayaks (130 lb. Max).
* Two Lifetime Freestyle Adult paddle boards (220 lb. Max).
* One canoe.
* One paddle boat.
* 7 life vests.

All on site for your enjoyment.

*** Upper dock furniture with cushions and 2 side tables are NOT available during the winter months. 2 lower dock patio tables, 6 chairs and umbrellas are available all year round***

Please note that this is a NON SMOKING/VAPING and PET FREE home of any kind due to a severe allergy of the owner to dogs and cats!

ALL personal boats must be put into the water at either the Smith Mountain Lake State Park or at a public boat launch and then driven to our dock.

Driving vehicles on the grass/any part of the property or to our dock is PROHIBITED! All cars must remain on the driveway.

Property manager

Cathy McCormick

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
NO Grad, bachelor/bachelorette, weddings etc.
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Pets

No pets allowed
NO pets of any kind are permitted. No exceptions!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO smoking in home or on property. No exceptions!
Required photo ID of each adult renting the home and staying on property with return of rental agreement.
Communication from owner & perspective renter must take place before reservation can be complete and ratified.
Should rental agreement and ID’s not be received, owner reserves the right to not allow access to home and will result in no refund.

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
Note from host: NO Grad, bachelor/bachelorette, weddings etc.
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

Huddleston

Located in Huddleston, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Smith Mountain Lake and Smith Mountain Lake State Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Huddleston, VA

What's nearby

  • Smith Mountain Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Haven Marina - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina - 22 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Hickory Hill Vineyards - 25 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Smith Mountain Lake Community Park - 63 min drive - 51.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪White House Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mitchell's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Mexico Viejo - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Lumpkins Grill - ‬60 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your Personal Oasis Awaits You. Beautiful Lake Front Home overlooking State Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Your Personal Oasis Awaits You. Beautiful Lake Front Home overlooking State Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your Personal Oasis Awaits You. Beautiful Lake Front Home overlooking State Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Your Personal Oasis Awaits You. Beautiful Lake Front Home overlooking State Park located?

This family-friendly Huddleston holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Smith Mountain Lake and Smith Mountain Lake State Park. Lake Haven Marina is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Great property

This property was great, very clean. The location on the lake was wonderful. Cathy was a perfect host, staying in touch and even leaving us a small remembrance.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Great place to stay!

We liked the location very much and appreciated all of the outdoor and indoor games available to keep our kids busy when they were not in the water. Weather was very hot and the lake was low and warm, but we spent a lot of time boating, PWC-ing, kayaking, etc. We would definitely come back to Cathy’s house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

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

Lake vacation

Nice house and great location on the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

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

Awesome vacation spot.

Great home has everything you need which makes you feel at home. Beautiful views down by the lake. Great and peaceful vacation spot come check it out.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirstra O.

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

Awesome family vacation

House was lovely-kitchen well stocked, lots of board games and entertainment, beautiful dock. Owner was very friendly and considerate. Overall wonderful property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jared L.

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

Great vacation

We had a good time, and the property was really great. The owner was very helpful and attentive. The property is setup better than most places we have stayed. We would definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

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

Wonderful home and host!

Cathy was wonderful - she checked in and made sure we had everything we needed and was very responsive when I had questions. Her home was beautiful. We had a full house and never felt cramped. The cove was peaceful and allowed us all to relax. The paddle boards were put to good use and we enjoyed spending the evenings watching the sun set from the dock. Everything was just perfect and this place makes our short list for return visits!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

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

Very nice house with plenty of room

This property is in a great neighborhood with wonderful neighbors. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslie F.

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

A Great House

We had a great time. The house was great for our family and exactly what we expected. Cathy was a super host and I could not have asked for anything more!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Great place to relax at the lake!

This is a great rental house. The manager is awesome to deal with. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara R.

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

Great experience

Our family has a wonderful week at the property. The house is in a great location and wonderful view. We loved the screened in porch, kayaks, and pedal boat. The check in process was very simple.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

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

Awesome property. Relaxing and comfortable.

The house is spacious and has everything you need for a great vacation. The property is on a nice quiet cove with great views of the sunset. The owner is always available and a gracious host. I would highly recommend this property. Thanks, Cathy!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Outstanding property for family vacation

This home is lovely inside & out. It is well cared for, very clean, and extremely well equipped and comfortable. There is plenty of room for many guests. The property owner is responsive to communications - rental, check in and check out we’re a breeze. Once we arrived with our groceries, we had no reason the leave! The location on the lake is delightful and the well equipped dock and sitting area were fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon C.

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

Lovely owner, lovely property.

As described (in detail). Would definately return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annemarie H., Virginia

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

Lake Effects is the perfect getaway.

This house is located in the best spot on the lake -- quiet cove yet close to the main channel, across from the State Park so a lovely view, and there is only a very gentle incline to the lake (it was easy for the 85 year olds in the group to walk). The house is stocked with everything you need on vacation -- from games, to movies, to a complete kitchen. Cathy the owner is lovely to work with. We had a very special week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

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

Our family felt right at home!!

Everything was great!! We loved the openness of the house to hang out together, and spent all day on the dock and in the water! Bonus points for the couches, umbrellas and fans for the upper dock!! Cathy was great to work with, extremely helpful, and really made our vacation easy and enjoyable. The little extras go a long way, and we’re super appreciated! Thanks for a great stay and sharing your home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

One of the BEST vacations we've had!

We had four adults and four kids (ages 10-14) stay at Cathy's house and we all LOVED it. There was plenty of space for us all to spread out both inside and out. The kitchen was well stocked, and the new grill was a hit! We absolutely loved the double decker dock! The views are to die for! We also really enjoyed having those views but also being in a private area. We also made great use out of all the kayaks, canoe, and paddle boards. We would HIGHLY recommend this property as it was perfect and Cathy was so great to work with!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

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

Perfect cove overlooking the state park

This house is PERFECT! Positioned in a cove with nothing but the lake and beautiful state park in view. Mornings are peaceful, and the water traffic is minimal; making it feel like you're very own private lake! Cathy thought of everything needed to make the stay equally enjoyable and comfortable. The 2 level dock is AMAZING, and probably has one of the best sunsets we've had on the lake. Small beachy walking is perfect for guests with small children like us! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family vacation and graduations

This home was absolutely perfect for our family! We had two kiddos graduating a week apart from nearby colleges so this home became our home for 10 days. It was truly delightful to have such a beautiful place to have our family all together and to celebrate some big accomplishments! So many wonderful features to this home: spacious, extra clean, very functional kitchen, coffee bar, screened in porch, piano, games galore, pool table, beautiful dock, kayaks and paddle boards and so much more! Cathy, the owner/host, was wonderful in providing all required info for check in and just overall great communication! We had an amazing stay and can’t wait to go back!!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Nice long stay at Smith Mountain Lake

We really enjoyed our 2+ week stay. The house is very nice, and is on a quiet cove where we tubed, kayaked and canoed. All the amenities were great, and we took advantage of the puzzles, outdoor spaces and boats. We enjoyed the sunset views from the dock. We found mooring a boat at the dock more challenging than we anticipated as there was not space on the floater and the lake level was constantly changing. We also found the reservation process more involved than we are used to with the requirement to fill out a long separate rental agreement that was different than the one on the Vrbo listing.
Stayed 16 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keli R.

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

Family vacation

Our family of 6 adults spent our week long annual vacation at the beautiful Lake Effects. The home was just perfect for our three couples with each floor having its own bedroom and bathroom everyone had their own space. Cathy is a wonderful hostess and the home is equipped with so many little extras from the blackstone grill, the drawer full of any utensil you might need and best of all the coffee bar! We didn’t want for anything during our stay. The dock area was also well equipped. The upper deck had a comfy sectional for reading, sunning or watching sunsets. The provided umbrellas and fans assured you would be comfortable no matter how hot the day was. Lots of time was spent in and on the water, reading in one of the many cozy spots, and playing games in the yard and board games at the beautiful dining table. Everyone in our group had an awesome week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla L.

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

Amazing!

Cathy’s home is absolutely stellar. Our family of seven stayed for a five day graduation celebration and we only had to come with our food and our clothing. We have been renting all over the world for years and have never had such a well-stocked, well organized home. The property itself is incredibly green and peaceful with lots of lovely nature. The dock and available recreational equipment was in perfect condition and such a great place for the family together and bond. The lake was one of the most beautiful we have seen. Cathy was incredibly responsive, informative and patient. We highly recommend this home, and hopefully will have an opportunity to stay here again soon!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S., Huntingtown, MD

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

We sure did enjoy the Lake Effects!

Everything was perfect! The house is extremely nice and spacious. Super comfortable and relaxing. Beautiful views from every level. The lake is a short walk away with an upper deck perfect for spending the days and viewing the sunsets. The water is clean and clear. Great for swimming. Definitely take advantage of the canoes and kayaks provided. You won't be disappointed. This was my first visit to Smith Mountain Lake and it definitely won't be my last. I loved this house and its location. It really is a private oasis for making special memories. Thank you so much for allowing us to use your home, its is sincerely appreciated. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Location location location

This place was perfect for decompressing and a week of quiet relaxation. We spent every day on the dock and in the lake. It's located in an area right near a state park which was great for all the novice kayakers in tour family. It was easy to navigate without feeling you were in the was of the boats. The wildlife around was fun to watch from the baby deer in the yard and surrounding areas to the mother duck with her 5 ducklings. The house has everything you need (which for our kids is their own room) and more. The lovely screened in porch is perfect for meals and morning coffee. There is a great selection of books in the loft are and a comfortable chair for reading. along with lots of games and entertainment for kids. Also, there are a lot of great restaurants within 30 minutes. The owners are engaged and quick to answer questions. Thank you for sharing your home with us. We wouldn't hesitate to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

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

A wonderful week!

Cathy’s house is located on a small cove that is very private and very quiet. As described, it is a large home with bedrooms and bathrooms on all three floors, allowing us to spread out. The spacious deck provides a fantastic view of the lake, and a great gathering place, as did the large and well equipped kitchen. We especially enjoyed the well-stocked, coffee and tea bar, eating dinner in the screen porch, relaxing on the two story dock and floating on the lake. The proximity to Smith Mountain State Park was also a big plus. Given the very warm weather during our week here, we also appreciated the very effective AC system, which has not always been the case in other houses we have rented. Cathy was super responsive to all our questions and provided very clear instructions. All of the light switches etc. are clear marked. There were some nice extras, such as boxes of tissue's in every room and charging cords, that is not always provided in rentals. Thank you so much.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Cathy McCormick

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The last thing my Dad did was to be an extra in a movie called "Lake Effects" with Jane Seymour and filmed entirely at Smith Mountain Lake. He was so proud to be a part of it and it's very fitting that we say welcome to our "Lake Effects". We wish to continue what my mom and dad had so longed to do with their house and have everyone visit for years to come. The home is a beautiful 3 story, 4 bedroom, 3500 square foot lake front home that overlooks the Smith Mountain Lake State Park from the double deck dock.

Why they chose this property

You will find no other place like it. We have had so many wonderful times here with both family and friends. With beautiful lake views and a very large, private cove that overlooks the State Park. Why not come to our home and start creating your annual memories for your family too!

What makes this property unique

Our cove is extremely large and not very traveled by boats making swimming very easy. Our dock has a very private feel with fabulous views that can't be beat as you look directly across at the tress of the State Park, the main channel, and only one other dock!

Languages:

English