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Water Toys & Pet Friendly! Come Visit "Mellow Yellow"!

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 12353.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Huddleston, Virginia
  • Smith Mountain Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Lake Haven Marina
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

4 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Water Toys & Pet Friendly! Come Visit "Mellow Yellow"!

Mellow Yellow is great for 2 families or a large group that needs some extra space! This property offers two houses that are connected by a covered walkway, each completely private and self contained. Both houses have 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, living room w/TV, laundry area and open floor plans with high ceilings.

The lakefront home is the older of the 2 homes. It's separated between three levels; the upper level offers the master bedroom with king bed, window unit A/C and stand-up shower; the main level has two comfortable leather sofas in the great room, and seating for 8-10 in the adjacent dining area. The main level also offers a laundry room with 1/2 bath located just off the kitchen. The main level opens onto a large sun room with wicker furnishings. Beyond the sun room is the large deck complete with plenty of deck furniture. The lower level offers a family room with TV/VCR/DVD, two additional bedrooms (1 with queen bed and the other with twin & bunk bed) , a full bath (tub/shower combo), and a covered deck.

Access the 2nd home by the covered walkway that is only a few steps from the lakefront home.
The 2nd home sets just a little farther from the water and is furnished as a contemporary cabin. The main level offers an open great room with 1/2 bath, kitchen with granite countertops, large dining area and living room w/TV & many windows to allow for natural light. Its a great open space for entertaining! A gated spiral staircase is in the middle of the main level and leads to the lower level where you'll find the master suite (king bed) with stand-up shower, guest bathroom with tub/shower combo, 2 additional bedrooms (1 with queen and the other with 2 sets of bunk beds) and laundry room.

Houses sit close to the water with stone steps that lead to a stationary sun deck. Boat tie-up is available for the stationary dock only. You'll also find a fire-pit, 3 youth kayaks, 3 adult kayaks, a canoe, 2 paddleboards & 2 youth size paddleboards by the lakefront. Sorry, covered boat slip & hoist not available for tenant use.

Wifi, Central A/C, Washer/Dryer, Gas Grill

Curbside Trash Pickup May Thru September!

No Smoking/No Vaping

Walking distance to Parkway Marina which offers boat rentals, a boat launch, plus marina store with treats and bait!

Beside of Lake It Or Knot and across the street from Blue Lake Escape!

6 Bedrooms, 4 Full Bathrooms, 2 Half Bathrooms:
LAKEFRONT HOME:
Upper Level: King (Shower)
Main Level: ½ Bath
Lower Level: Queen, Bunk Bed + Twin (Tub/Shower Combo)

ROADSIDE HOME:
Main Level: ½ Bathroom
Lower Level: King, Queen, 2 Sets of Bunk Beds (#1-Shower, #2 Tub/Shower Combo)

Floor plan available upon request.

Mellow Yellow - Lakeside Matterport Tour

Mellow Yellow - Roadside Matterport Tour

**RENTALS ARE WEEKLY (SATURDAY TO SATURDAY) JUNE 14 THRU AUGUST 9, 2025. TWO NIGHT MINIMUM ALL OTHER TIMES, EXCEPT THERE'S A THREE NIGHT MINIMUM OVER HOLIDAYS.**

Also Accepting 2026 Tentative Reservations w/Only $200 Down!

$280.00 CLEANING FEE, PET FEE*, $200.00 RESERVATION FEE, 12.3% TAX ON RENT
*$200.00 Pet Fee, Per Pet. 2 Pet Max. Penalty For An Unreported Pet is $500.00.
OPTIONAL LINEN PACKAGE - $275.00

Items to bring: Lake towels, trash bags, paper goods (toilet tissue, paper towels), detergent (dish & laundry) flashlight, firewood for fire-pit, K Cups for Keurig, basket coffee filters, life jackets.

Items NOT to bring: Worries & stress.

PLEASE NOTE:
If you are placing your reservation thru VRBO or one of the Expedia channels and your anticipated visit is more than 90 days away, you will see 2 separate charges within 72 hours of placing your booking. The first charge will be the VRBO Service Fee* and the second charge will be $200 which is collected by Lake Retreat Rental Properties, LLC. From that point on, additional payments will be made directed to Lake Retreat Rental Properties, LLC.
*this fee is charged by VRBO and is not linked to any of the charges collected by Lake Retreat.

CANCELLATION POLICY: If a reservation is cancelled with at least 90 days prior notice, 1/2 of the pre-paid rental payment will be refundable. If a reservation is cancelled within 90 days of your arrival date, no refunds will be issued. Notice of cancellation must be in writing, email is acceptable. Be sure to reference the rented property name and dates you had intended to visit.
Travel Insurance for trip cancellation and trip interruption may be available through Allianz Travel. allianztravelinsurance.com, 866-884-3556. Allianz Travel is not an affiliate of Lake Retreat Inc or Lake Retreat Rental Properties, LLC.


MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT: No one under the age of 25 may make a reservation. There must be one adult at least 25 years of age occupying the property. That qualifying person must provide payment via credit card for the rental deposit and is responsible for the leased property.

---Rent Smith Mountain Lake---

Street Address:
1036 Bluebeard Place
Huddleston, VA 24104

Property manager

Lake Retreat Properties - Kim, Courtney F, Courtney M & Julie
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Amenities

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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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
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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
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

About the area

Huddleston

Located in Huddleston, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Lake Haven Marina and Virginia Dare Cruises & 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. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Huddleston, Virginia

What's nearby

  • Smith Mountain Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Haven Marina - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 9 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Hickory Hill Vineyards - 22 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Smith Mountain Lake Community Park - 48 min drive - 41.1 km

Getting around

  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪White House Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mitchell's - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Mexico Viejo - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Lumpkins Grill - ‬62 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Water Toys & Pet Friendly! Come Visit "Mellow Yellow"! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Water Toys & Pet Friendly! Come Visit "Mellow Yellow"!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Water Toys & Pet Friendly! Come Visit "Mellow Yellow"!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Water Toys & Pet Friendly! Come Visit "Mellow Yellow"! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Smith Mountain Lake and Lake Haven Marina. Smith Mountain Lake State Park and Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Loren W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Walker Week
All Excellent It needs a convenient child-proof latch at the top of the stairs. It would be helpful to have an infant highchair.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tori H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding Party House
My husband and I rented this house for our wedding party as it is 2 mins away from the venue we had our wedding at (Parkway Marina). It was perfect! The 2 different houses helped when were all getting ready, girls in one house and guys in the other house. Perfect for our wedding weekend! :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Vaughn R.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Needs cleaning and maintenance
Needs cleaning and maintenance
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So much fun!!!
My family and I had so much fun! Loved the location. We spent a lot of time on our boat and a lot of time on the dock. We loved all the lake toys. Especially loved spending time with our doggies.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Graduation Celebration
Mellow Yellow was the perfect location for us to gather our family and friends to celebrate getting my doctorate! The view was absolutely spectacular. There were plenty of watercrafts so everyone could enjoy time on the lake. The dock was large so that many of us could hang out together. We rented a pontoon from Parkway Marina close by and had no trouble tying up to the dock. We would highly recommend Mellow Yellow!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great escape
This was a great place to spend a few winter days with our medium sized group. Houses were clean, plenty of space for everyone to spread out, exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
We had a family/friend get together for a birthday and the two separate houses were perfect for the boys to do their thing and the girls could do theirs and still also hangout all together! The only things that I would have added are: there isn't a remote for the TV to switch HDMI settings to watch a DVD in the roadside house and couldn't find the lights for the balcony to grill at night in the lakehouse but overall LOVED it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Emma O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Oct 2020
Houses were great! We had 9 adults and everyone had ample room to move around! The place was clean and comfortable You have to take your own trash and recycling before leaving which we didn't know so give yourself an extra 30 minutes in the morning to load it up and drive it over to the facility about 10 miles away. The house next door is under construction and they start at 8am so it wasn't exactly the quiet get away we had planned, but still a lovely setting! The dock is great and there's a nice sized fire pit to gather around at night. All and all we would book again!! A slightly later checkout would be great considering all that needs to be done per check out instructions
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Debbie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dishes.
The only regret..the TV services was not available first 24 hours..we called and able to reset the Dish network..i would suggest a information sheet to help how to navigate the DishTvs.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D., Pittsburgh USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
SML at your fingertips
Our group of 12 adults had a great time relaxing by the lake at Mellow Yellow! The separate houses really make you it feel like everyone has enough space! The dock is a great place to hang out and drink some cocktails. There are lots of stairs to climb though! The firepit is in a little bit of an odd area near the back of the property, which doesn't really face the lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alyson D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun!
We had a great stay. Just one ay when the shared well went dry and we had no water for 1 day. However, the management company was very responsive and supplied us with drinking water. Other than that, we had a great stay. You will find everything you need between the two houses. I believe that various kitchen supplies travel between the two. So, if you can't find something you are looking for in one kitchen just look in the other. This is great for 2 families!

8/10 Good

Dan C., Richmond, VA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location, homes need some updating
The location is convenient and is in a nice cove. The homes are nice, but need some updating. For the home closer to the water 1 AC sensor means the first floor is super cold, middle floor is set, and 3rd floor is hot. AC struggled to stay below 77 when over 90 outside. This home also has a non-upgraded kitchen and is fairly dark feeling inside. The upper home had the same AC issues with the AC sensor being on the top floor and air on that floor struggling to get below 78 when over 90 outside. The front door needs to have a walkway or path put in and very old or very young people would have struggled with the circular stairway in this house. My mother was afraid to use it and my brother wouldn't allow his younger children to use it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Veronika R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute lake house
Clean and cozy! Close to a marina and not far from the rental office. Great for kids, dogs and families!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in
Nice place to stay
Overall the house and property was great. The only negative is there is no walkway to the front door of the first house. We checked in during a downpour and having a walkway instead of walking on grass would have been preferred.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kara D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic weekend
Wish we could have stayed longer. So nice to get away.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well stocked kitchen, great spot on the lake, wonderful 2 homes.
Our families had a great time. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

joe K., wall nj

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great week
great set up having two houses..... like most properties steep hi;; but good job with stairs..... large dog pen was nice to have
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maria W., Aldie, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mellow Yellow was fantastic!!
I highly recommend this property. With teenagers and adults, we were able to spread out and make use of the two kitchens and six bedrooms. The houses have many sitting areas and decks, so there is a sense of privacy. The location is wonderful with a small cove for safely swimming off the dock, but then it opens up for boating, tubing, and water skiing. We rented a boat from Parkway Marina which is right across the street!!! (Easy pickup/drop off, and close gas pumps when you need it). Only two drawbacks, you have to haul your own trash and many, many stairs. As long as your party is generally healthy, those items won’t bother you! Overall, I will definitely rent again!!!!! We had a wonderful time!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Daniel & Tammy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
Lovely place but missing some things. One tv in each house when it rained two days. Out by 10? Even hotels let you check out at 11. Didn’t find the fire pit. Canoe full of spiders. Turned out to be a bigger pain taking linen, toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags towels. It was really disappointing that we were expected to take the trash out too. Yes there is trash on Thursday but after that trash is taken out by you. Check in/out easy enough though 5 hrs out of the way.

8/10 Good

steve w., USA

Great time! Clean!
Lots of stairs, as described, keep in mind as you evaluate your groups needs. Nice, clean place. Kitchen supplies in need of a restock for both houses, but probably just because we were at the end of the season. We had a great time and would definitely return!!! Beautiful sunsets!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jane W.

Beautiful Sunsets!
This house has a beautiful view of the lake. Sunsets are amazing from the dock or the deck. It was great for our large extended family, except that the stairs in both houses were challenging for our young grandchildren and our 80 something great grandma. Main floor of the main house is challenged by AC. It was having a hard time keeping up on hot July days, but we had a wonderful time. Treks deck by the water is a nice feature.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Loren W.

Loved Mellow Yellow!
This is a spacious and well kept lake house complex for an extended family group of 12 people. The buildings were comfortable and served us well. We enjoyed the waterfront including the canoe, kayaks fishing and swimming. We have stayed here for a week at least 3 times, and have always been eager to return another year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

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