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The Paddling Bear (Lakefront Retreat)
A house with a porch, number 1123, surrounded by greenery.
A spacious living room with a large window, a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
Game Room w/ Pool Table, Smart TV
Outdoor Hot Tub

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Goodview, VA
  • Place, Smith Mountain Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Smith Mountain Lake State Park
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Berglund Center
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Lakefront Retreat with Game Room, Hot Tub, and Gym!

Summary:

BookSmart Properties presents: The Paddling Bear! This newly renovated lakefront retreat, ideal for year-round enjoyment and large family gatherings. Take the canoe out, drop a fishing line in the water or simply enjoy your favorite beverage while lounging on the large private dock and boat house. While indoors, enjoy the game room with pool and ping pong tables. Fire up the grill for a BBQ and cocktail hour on the deck, relax in the hot tub and enjoy family time around the fire pit



The Space:

Home is completely disinfected and extensively cleaned after each check out.



Guest access:

Game room-pool table and ping pong table

Hot tub

Private Dock and Boat House (with outdoor bar)

2 Large Decks overlooking the lake

Fire pit

Gas fireplace

Weber Grill

Xfinity Wifi

Life vests for all ages



Located on a gentle sloping lot with deep water access in one of the most amazing SML coves



Guest Access:

Detailed check-in instructions and a unique access code will be provided prior to arrival.



**Per HOA guidelines and local laws, the guests making the reservation must be at least 23 years old and be present during the entire duration of the stay. For non-family groups, all guests must be over the age of 23. If this rule or the home occupancy limit is breached, guests may be subject to fines or eviction.**



**Up to two pets are welcome for a $150 pet fee that will be added to your reservation**



Getting Around:

The exact property address and home details will be sent to you with the check in instructions so you can easily plan your transportation!



Other Things to Note:

Payment Schedule:

50% due at confirmation

50% or remaining balance due 30 days before check-in



The following violations may be subject to fines of up to $300: unregistered pets, late departure without approval by host, & house left excessively messy.



The home is stocked with a starter supply of paper products and toiletries to get going, but it is recommended that you bring or purchase more to last for the duration of your stay.



High speed Wifi is an amenity that is provided at the property but we cannot guarantee functionality for issues that are beyond our control. Potential Wifi outages will always be handled in a timely manner and resolved to the best of our ability. Unfortunately it is not guaranteed that our solutions will fix the issue and refunds will not be given for Wifi malfunctions.



Interaction with Guests:

I am here for you during your stay, but our level of interaction is up to you. I’m only a phone call/message away. You will be able to self check-in upon arrival.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
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
Charge may apply
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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 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 and a first aid kit
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

About the area

Goodview

Located in Goodview, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Halesford Harbor Marina and Webster Marine Center 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. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding, rock climbing and mountain climbing nearby.
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Goodview, VA

What's nearby

  • Smith Mountain Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 25 min drive - 31.0 km
  • Berglund Center - 35 min drive - 40.2 km
  • Tanglewood Mall - 40 min drive - 54.0 km
  • Salem Civic Center - 50 min drive - 53.5 km

Getting around

  • Roanoke Station - 38 min drive
  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fables & Feathers Winery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪El Toreno Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Diefinitely at the Lake - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Retreat with Game Room, Hot Tub, and Gym! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront Retreat with Game Room, Hot Tub, and Gym!?

As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront Retreat with Game Room, Hot Tub, and Gym! on 10 May 2026 start from AU$768, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Lakefront Retreat with Game Room, Hot Tub, and Gym!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Retreat with Game Room, Hot Tub, and Gym!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Retreat with Game Room, Hot Tub, and Gym!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Retreat with Game Room, Hot Tub, and Gym! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Smith Mountain Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Moneta Library and Halesford Harbor Marina. Moneta Park and Webster Marine Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jan 2026
Thanks so much for your review, Jennifer! I’m really glad you enjoyed your stay. You’re always welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great week with family - hanging out, hiking, boating, enjoying the dock, great theme night meals!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2025
Thank you for your kind review! I’m so glad you and your family had a great week. I’d love to host you all again anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host is amazing with the communication. My family had a great time with all the amenities during our stay. Finally, a rental that has enough places for everyone to sit comfortably in the living room. The place was as clean as expected for being in the mountains on a lake in the winter. Beds are comfortable. The only complaint I would have would be the taste and smell of the hard water but that is uncontrollable. We were happy for the filtered water at the kitchen sink! Hope to stay again! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! So glad your family had a great stay and enjoyed the home. We’d be happy to host you again anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen O.

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

Nice quiet cove for the kids to swim!

We enjoyed our stay! The boathouse and dock was a hit with adults as well as the kids!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb 2025
Hey Maureen, I'm glad everyone had an amazing time! Hope to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Curtis S.

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

Relaxing

We enjoyed our stay. Nice location and view. Really like how close the house is to the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb 2025
Hi Curtis, I'm thrilled you enjoyed your stay and liked the house's location. I hope to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Wonderful get away by the beach.

Beautiful property on perfect location. Highly recommend! Had fun swimming, fishing and enjoying the lake. Night time hot tub and s’mores also.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2025
Hey David, thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience. I'm thrilled you had a wonderful getaway! I hope to host you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Perfect

Great place and great people to deal.with on the stay. Would highly recommend this house
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb 2025
Hi Daniel, it was a pleasure hosting you! Thank you for the fantastic review! I hope to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

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

Quiet Get Away

It was a great spot to get away from the hustle of NOVA, but beautiful and very nice. The kitchen had more than enough additional cutlery for our foodie friends.The place does have a coffee grinder if you wanted to grind your own beans.Very nice and welcoming, def coming againThe
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed a relaxing escape and look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn F.

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

Family get together

house is nicely located near the lake, easy walk to dock. plenty of room although there was no shampoo or soap in the bathrooms as listed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Feb 2025
Hi Carolyn, I'm pleased you had a pleasant stay and enjoyed the lake. We provide sample-sized shampoo and soap for our guests. I apologize if these were not available upon your arrival. Had I been aware, I would have arranged for additional supplies to be brought to you. I hope to welcome you back in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The house is in a quiet, private-feeling cove with a beautiful view. There is a public dock nearby, but it was used only one day while we were there and it was just kids playing in the water. The host was quick to respond and remedy when we had a minor issue with the hot tub. The house was clean, comfortable, and well-stocked and we had a blast hanging out on the dock and swimming. We couldn't figure out how to turn the AC down downstairs so it was too cold for hanging out (but comfortable for sleeping!). We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah L.

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

Relaxing at The Lakehouse

This home is wonderful for families with children of all ages . The lake is close with a kayak and boathouse for fishing. There is a fire pit and seating for evening s’mores!! James is a wonderful host and I appreciate the way he took care of us !! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Feb 2025
Hi Rebekah, I'm so glad you and your family had a wonderful time and made the most of all the amenities. Thank you for your kind words and I hope to have you back for another family vacation!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly J.

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

Beautiful house!

The views of the lake were amazing. House was very roomy and clean. Kiddos took kayak out while we sat in tne sun. Played pool and enjoyed the hot tub. Plenty of room for everyone. James was very accommodating and quick with replies to questions. Planning another trip soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Feb 2025
Hi Kelly, thank you for your kind words! I'm glad you and your family enjoyed the house, its stunning views, and its amenities. I'd love to welcome you back soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Sara P.

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

Very nice house

The house accommodated a large group very well. We enjoyed the various sitting areas with plenty of chairs, beds, extra blankets, some towels, and a nice kitchen. The dock and the boathouse were awesome. The exterior of the house (gutters, landscaping, etc) could use some work. The subdivision boat ramp and dock are on adjoining property with occasional clientele using bad language and loud music (but quiet after sunset). Overall, a nice property with all the amenities included.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2025
Thank you for your great review! I’m so glad the house worked well for your group and that you enjoyed the dock and boathouse, they really are a great spot to relax. I appreciate your note about the exterior and sorry about the neighboring boat ramp noise, though I’m glad it quieted down in the evenings. Happy you had a nice stay overall, and I’d love to have you back again!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kraig M.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Family Lake Trip

Overall we had an enjoyable stay, however the primary refrigerator was unusable (would not cool; the freezer seemed fine). Fortunately, a secondary refrigerator in the basement was available but somewhat inconvenient. The house amenities were enjoyed although we were unable to access the boat house even after attempts to communicate with the owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback! I’m glad to hear you enjoyed your stay overall. I want to clarify that regarding the boathouse access, my team responded as soon as the issue was reported and provided guidance to access it properly; however, we did not receive an update from you until check-out. I also appreciate your patience with using the secondary refrigerator downstairs, and I’m glad it was available while we addressed the issue with the main one. We take guest concerns seriously and always act promptly to resolve them so everyone can enjoy their stay. I hope to have the opportunity to host you again for an even smoother experience!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rebecca W.

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

Lakeside stay

Overall, the house was nice with plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms to serve our 10 person family. One thing to note is that although it advertises linens and towels are included, they don't include wash cloths. Also, they advertise a 2 person kayak but even after we fixed multiple holes it still took on water as we rowed around and we were lucky to get back to the dock before the boat sunk. Be sure to pack big spray and don't leave and food or drinks down on the dock as they will get swarmed by ants. It is a beautiful view and my family enjoyed swimming and fishing by the dock.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2023
Hi Rebecca, thanks for the note! I appreciate you letting me know about the kayak so I can get that taken care of for the future. I'm glad you were able to enjoy your stay overall!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

50th anniversary family vacation

Property is beautiful. View of quiet cove was lovely. Dock was great for dog, kids, and adults with shade and sunny areas. Kids loved swimming and fishing. Adults enjoyed time with kids and swimming off dock. Calm enough for paddle board we brought. The house was very clean and had plenty of room for our large group. Perfect place with something for everyone! Loved that it is pet friendly! Big plus for us. Grass was overgrown and really needed mowing but a neighbor came over mowed it! Nice of her! We emailed property manager with a few questions mid week but never heard back but it was nothing major. We would definitely return to this property again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2025
Hey Sarah, thank you for the great review! It sounds like you had a wonderful time and enjoyed the house had to offer. I do want to apologize for the overgrown grass, it should have been addressed before your arrival and I might have missed your message so I'm really sorry for that too. Even with those issues, I'm delighted you loved the property and would come back. I'd absolutely love to welcome you, your family, and your furry friend again!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jeremy H.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

This home is an excellent place to stay, large, with plenty of space. The boat dock was a nice place to hang out. However, the cleaning service was subpar. Guests should not have to unload the dishwasher and clean counters. We had to search for towels which were left in the dryer. They had been left in the dryer not completely dry and had started to smell sour. The place had a superficial cleaning, but many areas had not been cleaned in a while. WiFi was not working when we arrived, and I had to troubleshoot that issue. Finally, the beautiful lake view was obscured by spider webs' layers. I understand it is impossible to keep the windows clean all the time, but it would only take a few minutes to brush them away between occupancy. Overall, it was a nice stay but I would strongly consider a new cleaning company.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov 2023
Hi Jeremy, thank you for the feedback. I'm sorry the house was not up to standard. If you had messaged me, I would have loved to help and sent someone out to the property to fix and troubleshoot these issues. Spiderwebs are to be expected at a lake house, but my cleaners will keep a closer eye on that. I'm glad you were still able to have a nice stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2025
Thanks for the rating, Joel. I'm looking forwardto hosting you again!

About the host

Hosted by James

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Hi there! I am a professional host with BookSmart Properties. My name is James and I love traveling and spending time outdoors. As your host, I'll do my best to make your stay comfortable and to help you enjoy your getaway to the fullest. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about my listing and I am here to help!

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