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Cabin on the Cove - Luxe lakefront cabin on 5 acres with huge dock

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, DVD player, table football
Terrace/patio
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12388 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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Moneta, VA
  • Place, Smith Mountain Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hickory Hill Vineyards
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Smith Mountain Lake State Park
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cabin on the Cove - Luxe lakefront cabin on 5 acres with huge dock

Cabin on the Cove

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Experience Smith Mountain Lake in The Cabin on the Cove, a gorgeous dog-friendly log home located on a five-acre wooded lot providing privacy, yet also convenient to restaurants, marinas, and shopping. This spacious and well-appointed home has plenty of room for a large family and offers a true lake atmosphere with wood beams and expansive windows for wonderful lake views.

The main level offers a well-equipped kitchen, a great room, a primary suite with a private balcony, and two guest bedrooms that share a bath. The lower level provides another primary suite, a guest suite, a family room, a game area, and a wet bar. The loft area has extra sleeping space as well.

The huge 2,200-square-foot dock gives you plenty of room to tie up your boats or personal watercraft, fish, sunbathe, or just enjoy the view. Swimming and floating is ideal in this wide water cove.

Also, this home offers plenty of opportunities to keep everyone entertained with seven TVs, shuffleboard, foosball, air hockey, electronic darts, Xbox (bring your own games), and a canoe.

For those who prefer a more laidback vacation, there is a hammock on the deck to enjoy the summer breeze, a covered porch for shade, and a lower patio for grilling (gas grill and flat-top gas grill available).

THINGS TO KNOW
Max occupancy is 12 people over the age of two years old (county and state law).
This property is managed by Vacasa Virginia LLC.
Dock Details: Limit 2 boats can be docked during stay.
BOAT LIFTS NOT FOR GUEST USE.

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.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 5 vehicles.

Dock details: Limit 2 boats can be docked during stay.
BOAT LIFTS NOT FOR GUEST USE. Code is 0917

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

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 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Smith Mountain Lake. Features include laundry facilities and an arcade/game room. The vacation home offers a kitchen and 5 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 5 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Smith Mountain Lake and 6 minutes by car from Crystal Shores Marina
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,180 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 4.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

92942

Reviews

Cabin on the Cove - Luxe lakefront cabin on 5 acres with huge dock Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gail S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean inside and out. All starter supplies lasted our six-day stay. Lots of nice touches like bagged ice in freezer, frig on both floors, ceiling fans in all rooms, balconies, and dock. Hotel quality linens and towels. Enjoyed using Blackstone griddle plus other grilling options. Paddle boards were fun and listening to music through doc speakers. Fishing charter with Captain Tony of ReelRock Adventures was great! Would come again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany T.

Liked: Cleanliness
We were so fortunate to stay at this wonderful property from August 16-23rd! The house itself is immaculate with plenty of sleeping and play spaces for the whole family. The adults and kids alike loved the games in the basement and the layout of the kitchen/dining/living room provided the perfect space for gathering together. Having a second fridge in the basement was also a plus with all the food and drinks we had to store. The location of this property simply can't be beat by both land and water. It's situated in a small cove inside a larger cove off the main channel, close to multiple marinas with restaurants but secluded enough to create the perfect and practically private swimming area. The dock was an amazing hang out space, providing both sun and shade as well as the dock house to store swimming gear and food/drinks in the refrigerator. If you're renting a boat and/or jetski, there's plenty of space to tie it up and still have ample space for swimming. The fire pit is a great addition to the yard as well.We had an issue with the front door not locking and the 'burner on' light consistently lit on the stove, and a vacasa rep came right out to fix the issues. Our only two complaints (if you can even call them that) were that the trash bins don't lock so critters got into them every night until we piled wood and rocks on top, and the grass and landscaping areas could use a good mowing and weed whacking. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin with everything you need. Wish it had a hot tub. Amazing games in the basement.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We have been coming to SML for about 30 years now and we would rate this house in the top 5 of the houses we've rented. The house was very comfortable, the dock is great, the kitchen had everything we needed for our multiple families of 12 people. We had a great time in the game room, enjoying our annual ping pong tournament!We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Debra S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, great views

This was our second visit to this rental. Last year we were really happy but disappointed this time. This year, we didn’t have access to paddle board paddles or canoe paddles. The bar in the deck was closed so we couldn’t turn lights on by the deck. We also didn’t have access to the floats like we did last year so we had to go out and buy some along with an air pump. The other frustration was that the cleaning crew showed up 45 minutes before our check out time so we had to work fast to get out. The things we enjoyed was the large family room, everything we needed was in the kitchen including containers for leftovers. The bedrooms were large and the outdoor area provided amble seating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful lakehome

What a gorgeous home. Watching the sunrise from the balcony, sipping my coffee, seeing the deer play and the early morning fishers was absolute perfection.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

lauren s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family cabin

We had a great visit to this property. Everyone was comfortable! We had 11 adults and 5 children and everyone had plenty of space. Beautiful view of the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Constantine S., Washington dc

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house for family vacation

We truly enjoyed our stay at the cabin. The home had great space with plenty of room! One of the best treats was the dock and being able to enjoy the outdoors with plenty of room for the whole family. We loved the location and the lake in general.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Place for Extended Family

Perfect location, perfect views, perfect amount of space! Loved our stay and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Family Trip

We enjoyed our stay at Cabin on the Cove! We traveled with family and kids and the place was perfect. Clean and beautiful well kept home. We loved the dock. It had plenty of furniture and was perfect for our large group. The kitchen had everything needed to prepare family meals. The rooms were all nice and well kept. The game room was awesome but we spent most of our time on the dock and in the water. Very quiet cove where kids could swim and enjoy the water. We spent time on our boat which we docked at the house with no problems. There were tons of games, puzzles, and movies!!! I can’t say enough positives about the home. We bought stuff to make s’mores but never made it to the pit. Great place to stay with family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easter 2024

Amazing does not cover it. House was clean and just as pictured and described. The boat dock was amazing spent a lot of time on it hanging out with my family. The open concept upstairs was a huge plus and the game room and rec area downstairs was a hit. House had all the amenities you could need or want. Have already recommended to others already.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing in the mountains

Tranquil setting in the mountains of SW Virginia was exactly what this family needed to unwind from the daily grind. Pleasantly surprised with the amenities and the view of Smith Mountain Lake. Would definitely do again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kathy B.

Cabin fun

The house and property are beautiful. I was wary about dealing with a big company instead of the homeowner, because you can’t get simple questions answered like where to eat or rent a boat (luckily I researched all that ahead) but when we had an issue with the garbage, and I really thought we weren’t going to be assisted, but the garbage was indeed picked up the next morning, as per stated by the representative when I called. The house had a few minor issues, like a broken kitchen chair that was outside by the garbage when we arrived leaving us short a chair and all the 5 garbage bins provided being over full from Previous renters. Also, for a house that size, to only be given 2 dish towels, limited garbage bags, limited toilet paper, seems a little ridiculous. We had to buy countertop cleaner, garbage bags and toilet paper. There should be some more cleaning supplies so we can assist with keeping the kitchen clean. Also, a paddle board with no paddle! All in all SML was a great choice and i would recommend this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect lake getaway

The house was immaculate and perfect for our group. The views from multiple rooms in the house was amazing. The outside area had lots of seating to enjoy the views! We have stayed at other SML properties and this was by far the easiest one to get to the lake level. There were some steps but not too steep. Would definitely stay her again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jared N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect long weekend

The location, house, yard, and dock are absolutely perfect. The rental staff was so friendly and easy to work with. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Tom G.

Excellent Stay

Great property with excellent location. We had a great time! Cleaning team needs to be re-trained, but overall the property suited us all very well.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great dock

The property was fantastic and the dock was amazing. Great service from property managers as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Seth T., Purcellville, VA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Lake House Experience

This place checks all the boxes for the ideal lake trip. Modern, comfortable, and missing nothing. We will definitely come again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring break getaway

We had a wonderful time at this beautiful home. The views were gorgeous and the teenagers loved the dock and fishing opportunities! We enjoyed wonderful conversations around the gorgeous, large island with our family where we laughed until we cried. We were even able to complete 2 large puzzles at one end of the island! We loved all of the bedrooms and the game room was a big hit for foosball, ping pong and air hockey. We all enjoyed our time together in this home!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samuel L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

The property was great. It had a perfect floor plan for the number of people we had there. We had 8 adults and 4 children. Access to the lake was amazing.. Sat by the water, and took the kids out on the Canoe. Immaculate house in a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin on the Lake

This was an amazing house and it was so spacious. The view of the lake was amazing. Whole process from rental to check out was seamless.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bill R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Recharge

Amazing. Property was clean and inviting. The view and dock a big plus. Family enjoyed the water activities (canoe and paddle board) during the day and the game room and games in the evening. Only comment from Grandma was the need for an additional table elsewhere in the house for cards, puzzles, crafts and games. Having just the dining room table and kitchen island made dining times a challenge. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome property

We had a great week at the lake! Loved the house and the huge dock!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021