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Smith Mountain Lake Getaway – Waterfront Fun Awaits! Pet Friendly!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Overview
Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Pet-friendly
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

Place, Smith Mountain Lake
Place, Halesford Harbor Marina
Place, Hickory Hill Vineyards
Airport, Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Smith Mountain Lake Getaway – Waterfront Fun Awaits! Pet Friendly!

Welcome to your Smith Mountain Lake retreat—a cozy, pet-friendly lake home where you can slow down, unwind, and reconnect. The house sits on a peaceful cove that’s perfect for kayaking, swimming, fishing, and lazy afternoons floating in the sun.
After a day on the water, come back to a spacious home with a fun-filled game room—pool, darts, foosball, and board games for all ages. Stream your favorite shows on the large Smart TV, or kick back on the porch and watch the sunset.

I’m Lydia, your host, and I’ve poured my heart into making this home a place where families and friends can make wonderful memories together—just like mine has for years.

Property Highlights
Peaceful waterfront location with private dock
2 kayaks included for guest use
Spacious game room with pool table, foosball, and darts
Fully equipped kitchen + outdoor grill
Smart TVs (sign in to your streaming services)
Pet friendly! ($50/stay per pet, max 2)
Convenient to Bridgewater Plaza, Vinny’s, and local shopping

Location
A short walk takes you to Red Rock gas station and Vinny’s Italian Restaurant. Drive 3 minutes to Bridgewater Plaza for waterfront dining, bars, boutiques, and an ice cream shop. Groceries are just a few minutes away at Kroger or Food Lion.

Guest Access
Guests have full access to the home, dock, kayaks, paddleboard, and game room. Plenty of parking is available.

Security Note
For winter monitoring and property safety, two exterior cameras face the lake and driveway. They’re never used for guest recording or viewing during stays.

Seasonal Descriptions
Summer:  Dive in, paddle out, and make the most of lake life! This is the season for dock jumps, evening porch hangs, and all-day sunshine.

Off-Season (Fall/Winter): Trade swimsuits for sweaters—play games, stream your favorite shows, or simply watch the lake sparkle in the crisp mountain air.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

2 pet max. please see pet fee

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 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

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Moneta

Located in Moneta, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Webster Marine Center and Waterwheel 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Moneta, VA

What's nearby

Smith Mountain Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Halesford Harbor Marina - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Bridgewater Plaza - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Hickory Hill Vineyards - 13 min drive - 10.8 km
Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 30 min drive - 27.0 km

Getting around

Roanoke Station - 40 min drive
Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

‪Jake's Place - ‬15 min walk
‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬4 min drive
‪Drifter's - ‬10 min drive
‪Lago Pizza - ‬3 min drive
‪Mexico Viejo - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Smith Mountain Lake Getaway – Waterfront Fun Awaits! Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Smith Mountain Lake Getaway – Waterfront Fun Awaits! Pet Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Smith Mountain Lake Getaway – Waterfront Fun Awaits! Pet Friendly!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Smith Mountain Lake Getaway – Waterfront Fun Awaits! Pet Friendly! located?

This family-friendly Moneta holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Smith Mountain Lake, Webster Marine Center and Waterwheel Marina. Bridgewater Plaza and Halesford Harbor Marina are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Hinesville, Georgia

6 Sept 2025

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

Amazing property that enhanced our vacation. Lydia was awesome and responsive in the few questions I had. Perfect for a family vacation.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori A.

26 Sept 2025

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

We had such a peaceful, relaxing visit at the lake. The property was perfect! We loved relaxing on the dock, even our pups. The 2 kayaks were great as well and we enjoyed kayaking around the peaceful cove. House was well stocked, super clean and cozy. All communication with Lydia was fast and helpful. We would definitely rent the same house again!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith W.

31 Dec 2024

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

Excellent Stay!

So very happy with our stay at this home! Perfect for families.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

jean f., Havre de Grace, USA

23 Sept 2023

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

Exactly what we were looking for

We were here to do work on the lake for my husband's boating app. We need a house close to the Bridgewater Marina and where we could dock our boat for the week. House was located five minutes from the marina. It is on a main road but you don't notice the traffic when you're at the house. Beds were comfortable and kitchen had everything we needed. We would stay here again if we get a chance to come back.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

andrew J.

29 Sept 2023

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

16506 Moneta Rd, Moneta, VA, 24121

Nicely equipped lake house. Watch out for the driveway and the steps to the lake. Both are steep. if you have a boat or rent a boat, load/unload fishing gear, coolers, etc that you plan to use on the boat at the Marina. Fishing in the cove is limited to small bluegill. Overall, good value for the money.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ruth B.

8 Oct 2023

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

Nice weekend away

We enjoyed our stay at this cute house. The inside is nice, plenty of places to sit and enjoy a book or the view. Could have used a quick sweep but otherwise was clean. I would say it would be a tough house for a family with littles as two Bedrooms are down stairs and one upstairs. The pool table & foosball table was a ton of fun and we played each night. The outdoor stairs to the fire ring and dock was a little steep and could be an issue for some especially since there are no railings. Even though on a busy road the noise does not make it to the house. Luckily the garbage can was already at the curb because dragging it up the hill and the end of our stay, would have been a workout. All in all a pleasant stay in a comfortable home.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

29 Sept 2023

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Great Long Weekend! Everything we needed / wanted!

The house was perfect for our long weekend with family! There were 4 of us (adults) and there was plenty of room and space to spread out. The house was exceptionally clean and well decorated, so it really felt like a home. The kitchen had everything we needed and there was a grocery store right down the street. The outdoor space is even better than what you see in the pictures. First of all, the house is right on the lake, so there's a great view. There is a huge deck on the top level, a deck off of the basement / gameroom level, a fantastic separate firepit area with adirondack chairs and decorated with lights, and a small private dock. Like most of the houses in the area, it is on a slope, so you have to walk down stairs to get to the lake / firepit area. Not a problem for us, but probably wouldn't be great for someone with mobility issues. We used the kayaks provided (there was also a paddleboard) and spent several hours paddling on the lake. One day it rained, so we played pool and watched movies in the basement / game area. We also went shopping at some of the stores nearby, and hung out at a lovely coffee place 5 mins away. We had one very small issue while we were there and Lydia was super responsive and helpful. I would highly recommend and look forward to returning next year - hopefully in the summer so we can swim off of the dock! Thank you Lydia for a great stay!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne M.

29 Sept 2025

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

Lovely home, lovely host and great location. Definitely will go again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey D.

14 June 2025

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

This was a great house! The location is perfect! Had a dock where we put our boat in. Check in was easy! The house was clean and very accommodating to our family. Plenty of room! We will book again! Thank you for your great hospitality!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette B.

18 May 2025

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

Great weekend get away

We had a wonderful time at Hakuna Masada!! We loved the outdoor seating and game room down stairs! Very clean. Owner was great!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith C.

13 Apr 2025

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Nice place.

Good location nice house

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ida W.

28 Mar 2025

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

Quick Spring Break Get-away

The house was very clean and comfortable. We loved the game room downstairs! Location was convenient but i did have to drive (8 minutes) to the park to run and walk my dog. Even with that, i would definitely stay here again!!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David C.

16 Mar 2025

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

Birthday Excursion

Great location for a family get away.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

5 Nov 2024

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

Weekend on the lake

Properly was in a good location and was easily accessed. Home had everything you needed. Dock was nice to have to park the boat at for the weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christine M.

7 Oct 2024

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

Great location

We were two couples on holiday (no children) and found that the house is in a great location for visiting the local area, over the road are a couple of diners and a quick drive over the bridge you have the marina with more eateries, coffee shop, ice cream etc. We hired a boat for one day and found this to be the best end of the Lake to stay at for food choice. I suspect we were at the end of the season though and lots of things seemed to be closing. The house was well equipped, a little tired in places but it was clean. There is a main bedroom with an ensuite and laundry off that which was slightly odd as we needed to go through our friends bedroom or bathroom to get to the washing machine. Downstairs you will find 2 more bedrooms and a bathroom, as well as the games room with snooker table and dart board. Sadly the deck and garden area were a little uncared for, there were childrens swim things dumped on the deck, we weren't sure whether they were the owners or the previous tenants, we didn't look at the bbq but the cover was old and ripped, someone had emptied ash from the firepit all over the ground on the seating area halfway down the steps, there were weeds everywhere and the grass needed to be cut. The steps down to the dock were ok although a few steps were a little dangerously angled, but the "jump" down from the last step was a little challenging as well as the necessary clamber to get back off the deck. We enjoyed our stay but a little TLC is necessary.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rob S.

6 Oct 2024

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

Charming Lake Retreat with Cozy Comfort, but Outdoor Challenges

We recently stayed at a rental house on Smith Mountain Lake, and overall, we had a lovely time! The interior of the home was beautifully decorated—cozy, cute, and comfortable. The beds were exceptionally comfortable, making for great nights of sleep, and the amenities provided were fantastic, making our stay easy and enjoyable. That said, the outdoor experience wasn’t quite as ideal. The house sits on a quieter “finger” of the lake, which meant some mud and debris near the dock, and the high grass on the property and next door brought quite a few bugs, making it tough to spend time outside. The house is also near a busy road, which we didn’t mind too much but could be a factor for others. Overall, if you’re looking for a comfortable place to relax inside and enjoy Smith Mountain Lake’s charm from a distance, this rental might be a great fit! Just plan on spending more time indoors than out.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy J.

18 June 2024

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

Just Married!

We had an amazing time on our honeymoon. The house was super clean & had more than we expected as far as fully equipped kitchen. Our 2 labs loved laying in the sun and were worn out everyday from swimming. It’s a perfect quiet cove to relax or fish. It may take a few days to recoup from going up and down all the steps. The only suggestions we have would be a little weed killer around the steps/pathway & some lighting on the dock. Even some small solar lights would make a big difference. This was a GREAT rental and we can’t wait to get back.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey D.

21 Aug 2023

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Kayaking

Inside was much nicer and larger than seen from the driveway. We enjoyed kayaking, floating on the lake and games.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph T.

9 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful week visiting with family

This is our second summer staying at the Hakuna Matata house and we had a very enjoyable week. The property is as described with well stocked kitchen, BBQ grill and places to eat out on the deck. Swimming from the dock and kayaking in the quiet cove are very relaxing. Close to grocery and other shopping with easy access to the Bridgewater Plaza.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 July 2023

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Perfect spot for a family and dog friendly!

We had a fantastic trip! The property was perfect and we loved the kayaks and paddle board. Would definitely visit again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily D.

23 July 2023

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

Great home on the lake

Enjoyed a week on the lake. Spent lots of time swimming off the dock, and using the stand up paddle board and kayaks. Lydia was responsive when I reached out with some questions and accommodated our schedule when sending a plumber to install a new dishwasher. Kitchen was fully stocked with dishes, pots/pans, utensils. Location was great - enjoyed takeout from Vinny’s (across the street) and ice cream and mini golf just a short drive away.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

LORI G.

16 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Week getaway

The house is well appointed with everything we need for kitchen, laundry, kayaks and paddle board, pool table, foosball, books and games! Great setup for older kids. Excellent amenities, fire pit, grill, outdoor tables. Laundry room, soap, etc all supplied. Beds were comfortable. Bathroom was newly remodeled. We felt like we were guests at a friend’s house! Lots of light, enough space for 2 older teens to be independent downstairs (yay!) and even Netflix included. We enjoyed paddling around the dock- very quiet off the main boating area. Overall it was an excellent rental that felt more like home every day. It is obvious the owners wanted us to feel welcome. Suggestions for improvement: 1 sliding glass door needs lock replaced. Would be nice to have a chain lock for security on front door. An umbrella on the deck would be helpful. The ladder on the dock was awkward to use. Would be great to have the ladder on the front of the dock. (I didn’t like the gooshy mud I had to walk through to get to it.) At first I was unhappy with the busy road (worried for my dog) but it was fine after I acclimated. It was really good to be near the Bridgewater Marina. The teens spend most evenings there. Overall 4.5/5. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley G.

4 July 2023

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Relaxing Lake Weekend

We had a blast here. Hanging on the dock, making a fire at night and playing lots of Pool. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

RODNEY L.

19 Mar 2023

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Amazing Location and Great Home

House was clean and well laid out. Location made it a great experience. Dock and Fire Pit were great.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph T.

23 Aug 2022

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

Great stay at the lake!

My family just returned after a wonderful week at the Hakuna Matata house. The property is just as described with a very well stocked kitchen (all pots/pans, cooking utensils and condiments you could want), three bedrooms/two full baths (with showers that have great hot water and water pressure), indoor and outdoor seating for meals and a fun room with lots of games and a pool table (that we used a lot for the first two days of inclement weather). The driveway is steep but easily navigated if you go slow which is a good idea so you don’t miss the turn off Rt.122. Likewise, the steps down to the firepit seating and dock are steep but certainly walkable unless you have mobility issues. There is a “baby gate” at the top of the stairs to the lower level of the house but families with young children may find the staircase worrisome and there is no bathtub for “little kid cleaning”. The quiet “no-wake” cove has more people swimming and kayaking then power boat traffic. Rest assured that you will not hear road noise when you are inside the house. On our first day we had an issue with the BBQ grill and reached out to the owner who was immediately responsive and has decided to replace the older grill.We highly recommend this rental property.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Lydia Hart

We love to travel, eat out, and watch movies as a family. We work hard so that we can play hard. As our kids have gotten older, we have found it harder to enjoy time together as everyone is busy running around with their activities or work. So getting away is our way of forcing everyone to take time for each other.

Why they chose this property

We love the lake! We use to come to the lake before the kids were born and now we love spending lake time as a family with our kids and friends. We love that the quiet cove which allows for us to kayak and paddle board.

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Hinesville, Georgia

A guest from Hinesville, Georgia

10/10 Excellent

Lori A.

Lori A.

10/10 Excellent

Meredith W.

Excellent Stay!

Meredith W.

10/10 Excellent

jean f., Havre de Grace, USA

Exactly what we were looking for

jean f.

8/10 Good

andrew J.

16506 Moneta Rd, Moneta, VA, 24121

andrew J.

8/10 Good

Ruth B.

Nice weekend away

Ruth B.

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

Great Long Weekend! Everything we needed / wanted!

Kate B.

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne M.

Yvonne M.

10/10 Excellent

Tracey D.

Tracey D.

10/10 Excellent

Lynette B.

Great weekend get away

Lynette B.

10/10 Excellent