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Large stationary dock and floater. V-Hull boat lift (available upon request)
View at dock. New furnishings coming soon
7 seat hot tub. Swing chairs overlooking the lake
Large 4 seasons sunroom with comfy seating overlooking beautiful SML
Dining room seats 8 plus four bar stools Table in 4 seasons room(seats 4)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6399.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Goodview, VA
  • Smith Mountain Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Queen Sofa Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

PRIVATE LAKEFRONT RETREAT HOTTUB•KAYAKS•GAME ROOM• THEATER•FIREPLACE

✨Precious Lifelong Memories Await at Smith Mountain Lake!

Welcome to your private lakefront retreat, nestled on over 2 serene acres with breathtaking water and mountain views. This spacious 4BR/3BA home was designed with families and friends in mind—offering both luxurious comfort and endless entertainment for guests of all ages.

🛏 Room to Relax
• Two master suites with king-size Tempur-Pedic mattresses guests rave about for their cloud-like comfort.
• Oversized bedrooms, smart TVs, and cozy furnishings ensure everyone has their own peaceful retreat.

🔥 Indoor Comforts
• Gather in the inviting upstairs family room around the crackling wood-burning fireplace.
• Enjoy the sun-drenched four seasons room—perfect for sipping morning coffee while soaking in the panoramic lake views.
• Challenge each other to ping pong, board games, and family favorites in a cozy, relaxed setting.

🎮 Endless Entertainment
• The lower level is a fun zone for all ages with a pool table, air hockey, foosball, video games, and even a kids’ toy/play area.
• Stay active in the private cardio theater room—watch a movie while you walk, run, or cycle!

🌅 Outdoor Bliss
• Lounge in the 7-person hot tub or sway gently in hammock chairs overlooking the water.
• Share stories around the outdoor firepit (wood provided!) under a starlit sky.
• Stroll down the private drive to your own secluded dock in a peaceful cove with deep, crystal-clear water—perfect for swimming, fishing, and boating.
• Adventure awaits with kayaks, paddleboard, canoe, pedal boat, and water carpet all provided, plus plenty of life vests.
• Relax in shaded comfort under the charming covered pergola or soak up the sunshine on lakeside loungers.

🍳 Gather & Dine
• Our extra-large kitchen is fully stocked for cooking memorable meals (and maybe even a little dancing while you cook 😉).
• The adjoining dining room offers plenty of space for family feasts, laughter, and togetherness.

📺 Modern Touches
• Fast Xfinity WiFi keeps you connected.
• TVs and the theater room include complimentary Netflix, Hulu, Prime, and Disney+ for endless streaming options.

💫 Why You’ll Love It Here
This home offers the perfect balance of peaceful privacy, lakeside adventure, and cozy indoor charm. Whether you’re here to fish, boat, swim, play games, or simply curl up with a blanket and watch the sun set over the mountains, this is where family traditions are born and lifelong memories are made.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Please inquire for addt. information about events.
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please inquire about pets first before booking
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6
Note from host: Please inquire for addt. information about events.
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

About the area

Goodview

Located in Goodview, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Halesford Harbor Marina and Webster Marine Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit City Market Building and Bridgewater Plaza. Travelling with kids? Consider Hopkins Planetarium, or check out an event or a game at Berglund Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Goodview, VA

What's nearby

  • Smith Mountain Lake - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Berglund Center - 30 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital - 32 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Mill Mountain Star - 34 min drive - 30.2 km
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 44 min drive - 38.2 km

Getting around

  • Roanoke Station - 32 min drive
  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mill Iron Grill - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Jake's Place - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Fables & Feathers Winery - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬38 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is PRIVATE LAKEFRONT RETREAT HOTTUB•KAYAKS•GAME ROOM• THEATER•FIREPLACE pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at PRIVATE LAKEFRONT RETREAT HOTTUB•KAYAKS•GAME ROOM• THEATER•FIREPLACE?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PRIVATE LAKEFRONT RETREAT HOTTUB•KAYAKS•GAME ROOM• THEATER•FIREPLACE?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is PRIVATE LAKEFRONT RETREAT HOTTUB•KAYAKS•GAME ROOM• THEATER•FIREPLACE located?

This family-friendly Goodview holiday home is located on the waterfront, 6.4 mi (10.2 km) from Smith Mountain Lake, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Hopkins Planetarium and Science Museum of Western Virginia. City Market Building and Bridgewater Plaza are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

The Gathering Place is perfect for families!!!

We were traveling to the Gathering Place from Virginia Beach, Ohio and Northern Virginia and all arriving @ 1:00pm. I contacted Stephanie to see if we could get an earlier check-in time than the 4pm time. She was very timely in letting us know that we could check in at 1:00pm. She was very easy to reach by phone if we had questions. The house is absolutely beautiful and very spacious. The game room had a children's play area which my great nephews loved. We spent alot of time at the fire pit, so the property manager always made sure we had enough fire wood for the fire pit and the fire place in the house. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at SML and will return for our family reunions! Thank you Stephanie for everything you have done for the Moore family!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Megan F.

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

This worked out great!!

We had a wedding in Roanoke for a college friend so 16 of us stayed in the SML House and it was perfect!! Absolutely recommend for groups of friends or even families with young kids — so much to do for all ages!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful experience!!!!

We enjoyed a wonderful family weekend with our adult children, their spouses, my brother and his long time girlfriend (family). There was enough space for us to hang out together but also to spread out and enjoy some quiet down time alone. The house is well equipped! We used the paddle board, hot tub, fire place, fire pit, and porch area. The guys played pool, watched movies in the cinema room, and tv in the living room. The table was large enough to seat all eight of us. If we had had children they would have been busy all day. The location is close to breweries, wineries, and some fun shops. This place had everything we could think of and more! When we needed more firewood, it was delivered! I can’t say enough. We created some wonderful memories during a very relaxed weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gloria Q.

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

Wonderful house for our family!!!

Perfect place for our family! Lots of space & things to do, especially on our rainy days. Love the kitchen, pantry, extra fridge, movie theatre room, pool table, laundry room, slot machine, hot tub, covered dock for our boat, outside play area, screened in porch, dining table for my family, and I’m sure I’m forgetting things!! Owners were great & answered all my questions quickly! Loved our week there!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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Enjoyed it

We enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

erika m.

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

Family Reunion

We all had a great time staying at this property. The power was out the day we checked in due to a storm and the Housdens were great. They had everything set up with lights and a generator for the Fridge. The WIFI was not restored for several days and they offered to provide us with a hotspot. The house is situated so that the families with the young babies and great grandma could stay on the main floor without being disturbed by those playing pool and hanging out downstairs. Nicely stocked with outdoor toys as well as a play area downstairs allowing the youngsters with plenty of freedom. Two of us adults actually slept outside in the screened in porch areas and it was fantastic. We enjoyed going down to the water to swim and fish. The only thing is that you do need to be able to walk up and down stairs to get to the water. Great Grandma and a few of the older members were not able to go to the water that way. We did rent a pontoon boat and were able to pick them up from the community boat ramp that is very close. We would definitely rent from the Housdens again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip T.

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Amazing

It was a great place I wish we had more time to explore more of the lake. Great for families and really easy to get to for a great vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

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Relaxing spot, lots to do!

Even though it was a chilly Spring, there was plenty to keep up busy! The four seasons room, basement set up with games and toys, and the movie theater room were really fun. We even got a bonfire going outside to do s'mores and took the paddle boat out for a quick jaunt on the lake. The walk down and back from the dock was a solid workout being so steep and long, but the views and experience at the house or the dock make it really relaxing once settled. Great for families and the communication from the owner was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha W.

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Amazing! 10/10

We loved our rental house for the weekend, it had so many rooms and tons of indoor/outdoor activities. Our group loved the big kitchen to cook our meals and the sunroom was perfect for morning coffee and had views of the water!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

August M.

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50th wedding annivsary

We all had a wonderful time. Bonfires at night, boating, swimming, canoe and kayak. The children and adults enjoyed the property and it's amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marian D.

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

Family Fun at the Lake

For months our family, grandchildren included, eagerly anticipated our annual family vacation. This year it was at SML and it didn't disappoint!!! The property was very clean and well stocked even to liquid hand soaps at each sink! The house was spacious and well designed for community and private activities. Many amenities for children. There were a variety of games and the theater was such a treat! Our host was very receptive and prompt in communicating with us about any questions and requests. We had a GREAT time!!!

10/10 Excellent

Mia S.

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Winter cabin for my hubby's bday

Myself, my husband and 4 friends stayed at Stephanie's cabin for his bday in January. The cabin is beautiful and has so many things to do both inside and outside. We all enjoyed the theater room, game room and the fire pit. Im 6 months pregnant and couldn't enjoy the hot tub but it was a huge hit with our friends. Stephanie is very communicative and a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Christine W.

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Wonderful house!

This house had everything for kids and adults! The kitchen was well equipped. The game room and media room kept the kids occupied. There was wood for the fire pit. And the hot tub was great. We loved staying at this house! We highly recommend this place for big families!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peggy M.

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

Winter break

Wonderful couple of days.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Akira S.

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

Perfect home for families with little ones

We loved this house!! The house was huge, it had a great first floor with 4 bedrooms, living room, large kitchen, and a gorgeous sunroom. Then it had a massive second floor/basement that was fully furnished! It had a ton of kid toys, play kitchen, pool table, and media room. Perfect place for the kids to play while the adults were playing! The host was responsive and checkin/checkout details were thorough and easy! We hope to be back one day, maybe during the summer so we can fully enjoy the lake!

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

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

Good View

Everyone had a great time
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Danielle T.

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Perfect getaway

Everything was great! House was clean and fully stocked with essentials. We loved the amenities, in our time we took advantage of the fire pit, hot tub, screened porch and great outdoor amenities. We also loved the kayaks and paddle board. Host was great and responded immediately when we asked for an extra light bulb for the porch. We will be back for sure?
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

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

We all loved it!

The house had everything. My family loved it. It also had all the toys for the lake, excluding a boat. We may do that next time. Lots of fun had by all.

10/10 Excellent

Patti M.

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

SML "The Gathering Place" is our family favorite

Our vacation stay at Smith Mountain Lake was absolutely one of the best ever! Our family which includes teenagers and adults enjoyed a week of relaxation, some fishing and lots of boating. We had a great host and staff that were very proactive in making sure our stay was great! They checked on us regularly and were really attentive to any needs. Great house, great staff, great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Wonderful Lake Getaway!

It was delightful to stay at the Goodview Lakehouse. Even though it rained for some of the trip our kids and their friends took kayaks, canoes, and splash pad out. We used the pool table and movie room happily during the wet evenings! The kitchen was fully stocked for dinners we got ingredients for at Food Lion about 25mins away. Great stay for four of us and our family friends with 2 adults/2 kids ;)

10/10 Excellent

Hannah D.

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Very accommodating host

My friends and I rented this property for a long weekend- it was the first time we had all been together in almost ten years. Among the six couples, only two have children. We picked this house because of the abundant activities for kids and adults! Between the movie theater, billiards table, indoor play area for the kids, as well as ample living space, none of us were ever bored or crowded. We all traveled from various parts of the east coast and arrived at different times- the Host let us check in early!! The property manager was present when needed but not over bearing. He consistently provided firewood when asked as well as brought us a bag of ice on the first day. The hosts husband even came in quietly and unnoticed to help us figure out the sound in the theater room. The walk down to the dock is STEEP I highly recommend driving down in a truck instead of walking- and I highly recommend spending time down there- it’s beautiful! Because we visited in December, we chose to spend little time on the water- brrrr!! But would highly consider renting this property again in the summer to take advantage of its beautiful location and outdoor amenities. The area leading up to the house is a little messy and a few properties quite run down, but this property is beautifully taken care of and updated. The host provided sweet personal touches (including a decorated Christmas tree and cookies to all bake together). Oh! And don’t go right out of the driveway! My family ended up getting stick in our car trying to get back up this muddy steep hill we accidentally drove down 🤦🏻‍♀️ Once again, the host was more than accommodating, picked up her phone the second I called and immediately sent help! (We are still laughing about that experience). All in all 10/10! Great time, great fun, wonderful memories made.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bill S., Prairie Home, MO USA

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

great spot for a group getaway in the mountains

Our family group of 14 really loved the location and amenities of this home. It's very spacious and has lots of activities, inside and out, available. Our kids were never bored! All these strengths compensate well for a lack of attention to some details in the home. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dan G.

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

Great place and time at SML!

Great place and time at SML!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verna Z.

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

Love it

It was great!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

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

Perfect stay

We loved the house and the location on the lake. This house has everything you need for a large group and it's big enough that it never felt crowded. We also liked the dock area and just hanging out there in the evening. As I said it was a perfect stay.

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Hosted by Stephanie Housden

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