Smith Mountain Lake home with beautiful views & great swimming off private dock
'Our Point of View' is located in Saunders Point Neighborhood on Smith Mountain Lake, near the SML Dam - buoy marker C2. It's nestled in a large cove where you can enjoy jet-skiing and water-skiing without entering the nearby main body of the lake.
You'll be able to relax with an early morning cup of coffee, while enjoying the full view of the lake and Smith Mountain. And you can do this while sitting in the lovely, spacious kitchen, or on the comfortable front deck -- or lounging near the water on the large deck.
The very gentle slope of the large backyard leads to the large deck where everyone can enjoy the sun and water. There is a covered deck that allows some shade from the midday sun.
The house has four bedrooms -- with two queen beds on the main floor, two twins in the loft, and a full bed in a basement bedroom. The kitchen is clean and efficient, has all the appliances you need, and plenty of storage in cabinets.
Smith Mountain Lake fishing is spectacular -- with record catches each year. For golfing enthusiasts, there are several challenging local golf courses.
You will truly enjoy our vacation home!
Property manager
Eileen Wojciechowski
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
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Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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Checkout on SUNDAY ONLY. Please contact us in advance if you wish to check out on a different day.
NO OUTSIDE FIRES Allowed
NO garbage can be left on premises. There is a $50 charge per bag left. Directions to the dump can be found in the renters binder.
NO ONE other than the rental party can enter the house at any time. This will be strictly enforced.
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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Huddleston
Located in Huddleston, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. 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. Jet skiing and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
Huddleston, VA
What's nearby
Smith Mountain Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 21 min drive - 15.2 km
Lake Haven Marina - 23 min drive - 17.2 km
Hickory Hill Vineyards - 25 min drive - 19.9 km
Smith Mountain Lake Community Park - 53 min drive - 43.7 km
Getting around
Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional) - 56 min drive
Restaurants
White House Restaurant - 14 min drive
Mitchell's - 13 min walk
Mexico Viejo - 44 min drive
Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina - 22 min drive
Lumpkins Grill - 51 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Smith Mountain Lake home with beautiful views & great swimming off private dock pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Smith Mountain Lake home with beautiful views & great swimming off private dock?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Smith Mountain Lake home with beautiful views & great swimming off private dock?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Smith Mountain Lake home with beautiful views & great swimming off private dock located?
Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Smith Mountain Lake and within 12 miles (20 km) of Leesville Lake and Smith Mountain Lake State Park. Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina and Lake Haven Marina are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great property. Good internet. Hosts were easy to contact. View is spectacular. Dock was very nice. A bit out of the way but that’s our preference. A Keurig would be a good addition. Read the notebook in the great room. It will answer a lot of questions you may have. I’m ashamed to say we didn’t. LOL
Our family enjoys this property every summer and it’s a week we all look forward to. The house has spectacular views, awesome dock, spacious kitchen, comfortable beds, excellent laundry facilities. Perfectly relaxing!
We really enjoyed our stay at this property. It's a very quaint home with small rooms, but we don't vacation at the lake to be indoors! The waterfront and lawn area was fantastic. We spent every minute we could outside. There's fabulous shade with the beautiful trees and a the deck was perfect for our family and friends.
We only had a few issues with the internet, the tv sound not working and requiring troubleshooting a handful of times, and the kayaks not being readily available for us. But the owners rectified it. Overall, great stay.
We kayak'd and paddle boarded, swam off the dock and admired the wildlife. Smith Mtn Lake Park is just down the road so we visited there twice for some scenic hiking.
Highy recommend this property!
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Maureen O.
2 Aug 2023
Liked: Communication, location
Great Location
Great location on a quiet cove on SML. The View and the lake were just awesome. we had a great trip.
This house never disappoints! The view is stunning, the house has a fantastic layout and there are plenty of extras—like zero-gravity chairs. We always rent boats and there’s plenty of room on the dock. Perfect!
Wow, perfection! We will definitely rebook. With relatives in another house, we in total had 21 people aged 9 mo to 89. This house ended up becoming THE spot for everything. The dock was fantastic, laundry on site awesome, basement perfect for our teenagers, main living space VERY functional. The location was perfect and owners were super helpful. We even ended up taking beautiful family photos there, since the grounds were so lovely.
As other reviewers have mentioned, the pictures don’t quite convey how spacious this house is. Our group of two families (four adults and four kids) had plenty of room. The location and the dock were perfect for us. Unbeatable views and a great area of the lake. Excellent dock with plenty of room for all our toys, including the ski boat and fishing boat we brought with us, plus the pontoon boat we rented. This is a great spot for your vacation!
When we pulled into the driveway, we were greeted by a colorful bed of flowers and a breathtaking view of the lake and Smith Mountain! The house was clean and efficient, including the basement, and met all our needs. The back deck was was the perfect spot for morning coffee and the dock area was also spacious with a covered section to avoid the sun if desired.
We rented both a boat and jet ski for the week, and there was plenty of room to dock them. The house is situated in a cove with calmer water, and perfect for using the owner's kayak.
This has to be one of the best lots on the lake with an incredible view; we loved being able to see Smith Mountain and the water from both inside and outside of the house.
The view from the family room and deck is priceless. Adults and kids had a great time at the dock and in the water. There were plenty of life vests for kids and adults.
Had a great time. My 16 year old loved the basement. He had it to himself.
Susan S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Renee T.
7 Aug 2018
Beautiful Views
The house was nice and had some gorgeous views. Our first day Saturday we enjoyed a band on the other side of cove. Nice concert while taking in the views from the beautiful deck and dock. Walking between the dock and house was easy and loved sitting on the dock. Plenty room for us to dock a boat and 3 jet skis.
Renee T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Dawn C.
16 July 2018
Great SML rental!
Clean, spacious home with everything you need for a lake getaway. The kitchen was well stocked with all the essentials needed for cooking. The dock accommodated my husbands boat and was a great place to hang out and enjoy SML. The owners were very nice and quick to answer any questions we had about our stay. I would recommend this vacation rental to others.
Dawn C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Julia C.
24 July 2017
Perfect family lake house with gorgeous views
We had 8 adults and a baby stay at this house over 4th of July weekend and it couldn't have been more perfect. Our favorite parts were jumping off the spacious dock into the cool lake water every day, floating around the dock and staring at the amazing mountain view, and sitting on the beautiful large deck of the house. Inside, the kitchen had everything we needed, and the renovations to the upstairs bath and entire basement were perfect. Most of the family in attendance grew up vacationing at lakes in upstate NY, which are gorgeous - so expectations were high. This house exceeded them - we are already talking about next year!!
Julia C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Jen J.
3 July 2016
Are we in the right place?
My sister arrived at the house first and sent a text that said "It's so nice that I'm afraid I'm in the wrong house." When I arrived, I saw what she meant. Despite pouring over the website and being familiar with the property (we stayed nearby for the last 10 summers), I was stunned at the beautiful (but remarkably comfortable) house. The pictures are certainly accurate but are nowhere near as awesome as the real thing.
We spent the majority of the week on the deck or the dock, but the house had plenty of room for our crew - particularly the well-stocked kitchen for the foodies among us. The owners were friendly, accomodating, and exceptionally easy to work with. I have stayed in another house in this cove yearly, so we already knew the cove, the view, and area of the lake were PERFECT for our adventures. However, we were anxious picking a new place and I was worried we wouldn't be able to overcome our nostalgia for the old place... I couldn't be more wrong. Everyone agreed this is the new place for us! We hopped over to Mitchell's Marina to pick up our boat rental, caught BIG catfish and carp from the dock, kayaked out to the point and stood on the shoal, dove for "seashells" under the dock, played corn hole on the flat-ish lot (a rare find in the area), visited the local marinas, and left all our problems at the top of the driveway.
This truly is an EXCEPTIONAL house that is clearly cared for by its owners. Highly recommended -- except for the the week that I want it next year. ;)
Jen J.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Autumn V.
24 July 2015
Best Family Vacation to Date!
We just came back from the BEST vacation we've had as an extended family. I booked a stay for 5 adults and 3 kids (boys - 5, 7 and 10) to stay at the lake for a week. The kids were so busy fishing and swimming all day long that they almost never asked to watch a show or play a video game all week. The setup of the property is such that the adults could relax in the water or on the dock and still keep the little people in sight. Everyone thoroughly relaxed for 7 days -- it was great! I think you would be hard pressed to find a better dock setup and lake views than this house. There are plenty of chairs to enjoy the deck and dock; I recommend bringing some swimming toys and floats. The cove is super calm; floats work great! We also rented a boat from a nearby marina for 2 of the 7 days. It was a nice way to break up the week. Finally, the owners of the property were quick to reply to any questions I had. This was my first experience using VRBO.com, and I will most certainly be back!
Autumn V.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Kirsten O.
1 Oct 2011
Well Done
This place is well thought out and well made making it a very lovely place to stay. We took a family vacation here with our grown up children.
The common areas were spacious and the living/family room looks out onto the lake without the sun streaming into the house (they angled the windows well--very clever). This room opened up to the best deck we've ever experienced. You could be in the shade or the sun. The step, as you can see in the picture, can serve as a seating area. It just merges into the grassy area which leads to the lake. Very beautiful. We're swimmers and appreciated that this property is on a quiet cove, but plenty deep enough to swim.
They had a good AC, which didn't really need except in the late afternoon. The place is well made.We found the bedrooms quiet and private and the beds were comfortable. The place was very clean. In fact, it's the cleanest place we've ever rented. We typically rent up in Maine for the summer. This is the first time we rented a home in Virginia.
We thought the price was reasonable.
Kirsten O.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Calvin W.
16 Sept 2011
Huddleston Lake Home
The house is located near the dam side of the lake, which is my favorite part of the lake. It is a well maintained place with good accommodations. The clothes washing machine, however, was not available which is no big deal if you know it ahead of time.
I would highly recommend this place for future visitors.
Calvin W.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
james f.
13 July 2011
Vacation 6/25/2011
We truly enjoyed our stay at the lake. The home was comfortable, clean and well maintained. The property was located in a great cove and the views were wonderful. Our favorite Marina is close by and we rented several watercraft during our stay. Spent much of our time out on the dock swimming, fishing, star gazing, and we usually ate lunch under the covered portion. We look forward to returning again. Thank You.
james f.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Linda M., Woodbridge VA
28 July 2010
First Trip to Smith Mountain Lake
This was our first trip to SML and LOVED it! The house was very spacious and clean. The deck top deck and boat decks were our favorite place to stay. The yard from the house to the water was perfect and flat so it was perfect for walking to and from.
GREAT neighborhood but far from any activities the kids wanted to do. Which was nice because it was more family time.
Highly recommend prior to your visit to reserve a boat ahead of time, you can always call and cancel. But the sell out FAST!
No ping pong table as stated, but probably due to the many new renovations that the family has been doing.
Will definitly visit again!!
Linda M.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Robert W., Sanatoga, PA
31 Dec 2009
Perfect Point of View
I would have to say that my family's stay at "Our Point of View" was nearly perfect.
The house is clean, spacious, and is well equiped. The kitchen is newly remodeled, which worked out well for us since we cooked a family dinner every night. The bedrooms are comfortable, and the two bathrooms are clean and have nice showers.
The house has a nice yard down to the lake, so you can walk barefoot to and from the dock. The dock is the best place to hang out, it has covered and open areas and you can swim and sunbathe all day.
The setting was nearly perfect too. The house is situated in a cove that is near the main body of the lake, but far enough removed that there is not a lot of boat traffic. It is quiet most of the day and very quiet at night and in the mornings.
Each day ended with us looking up at the stars on the dock and listening to all the forest creatures sing their chorus at sunset.
We will go back again and I highly recommend this property.