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Lakefront Exclusive French Tudor Castle. 8400 sf. Nicest property on SML!

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A large, two-story house with a stone facade, a large garage, and a driveway leading to a lake.
A spacious living room with a large leather sofa, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, a fireplace, and a window with blinds.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, pendant lighting, and a view through large windows.
A room with a foosball table, pool table, and a billiards table.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Paddleboard available
    A rare find — hit the water on a paddleboard right here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Smith Mountain Lake

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Massages in spa
  • Spa pool on site
  • Barbecue
  • High-speed internet
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Penhook, VA
  • Place, Smith Mountain Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Smith Mountain Lake State Park
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Place, Martinsville Speedway
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Airport, Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

2nd floor front bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2nd floor Master

1 King Bed

2nd floor middle bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Basement bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main floor bedroom

1 King Bed

Second floor rear queen bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Twin bed Bunk bed for kids under 4 yrs of age

4 Single Beds

7 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

2nd floor jack and Jill

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

2nd floor Master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

2nd floor middle bath

Bathtub or shower

Basement bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom second floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bunk bed bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half bath main floor

Toilet

Main floor master

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Penhook

Located in Penhook, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. Lakeside Marina and Lumpkins 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 Leesville Lake. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Penhook, VA

What's nearby

  • Smith Mountain Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 51 min drive - 58.6 km
  • Martinsville Speedway - 55 min drive - 77.8 km
  • Mill Mountain Star - 58 min drive - 83.7 km
  • Center in the Square - 59 min drive - 83.0 km

Getting around

  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Napoli By The Lake - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪Mexico Viejo - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪Mitchell's Restaurant - ‬50 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Little Mule Cafe - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Exclusive French Tudor Castle. 8400 sf. Nicest property on SML! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakefront Exclusive French Tudor Castle. 8400 sf. Nicest property on SML! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Exclusive French Tudor Castle. 8400 sf. Nicest property on SML! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Exclusive French Tudor Castle. 8400 sf. Nicest property on SML! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Exclusive French Tudor Castle. 8400 sf. Nicest property on SML! located?

This family-friendly Penhook holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Smith Mountain Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lakeside Marina and Lumpkins Marina. Leesville Lake and Palmer's 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. Lots of space to spread out and the house has lots of things to do with pool, ping pong and water toys.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

SML Family Vacation

This was our second year staying at The Castle. Our family loved staying there again and enjoying water activities! Paige was a great hostess and very attentive to our needs!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an absolutely beautiful home! So very spacious with areas for everyone! We had a wonderful time and hope to be able to visit this property again. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful as always

This is a repeat booking, we have stayed here before, and as always a very pleasant stay. Quiet, relaxing and the fishing was really good this year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Golf / Lake Getaway

Fantastic Location and overall experience
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2023
Jim We are so glad you enjoyed your vacation! We loved having you and your friends at our home and would enjoy hosting you any time in the future.!! Thanks, Paige
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful property

Lots of room for everyone to move around especially in the kitchen. Great views and lots to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anonymous

It was a very nice family vacation. We would stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious and relaxing

More than adequate room for our family of 15. Clean, spacious and quiet for the most part. Very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

Awesome experience
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Place

The house was beautiful! Great view and location! Enjoyed every minute and plan on going back! The communication with the host was fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for a family vacation!

The house is so well equipped, especially for families. Winter or Summer, there is plenty to do in any season! The location is fantastic and the lake views amazing. We will definitely be back! Anne M.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov 2023
Anne, We enjoyed hosing you and your family for Thanksgiving and look forward to seeing you again in the future! Thanks, Paige
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Lake Home

Accommodations were great! Kitchen well stocked. Spacious and well kept. Bonus room was enormous. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2023
Thank you Roxanne! Thank you for choosing to stay with us and we hope to host you and your family in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So pleased!

This was the idea location and the most beautiful home! They had so much for us to do!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Positively Amazing!

My husband and I and another couple stayed here for a week and it was amazing! The pictures and description pale in comparison to the real thing. We loved having a private dock for the boat and jet ski we rented. We have found our new favorite place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2023
Tammy, Reading your review made my day! We’re so glad you enjoyed your trip and welcome you guys back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Graduation weekend

We stayed at this beautiful lake house for a graduation celebration, and everything was absolutely perfect. The space was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped, making it feel like a home away from home. The views of the lake were stunning, and the atmosphere was so peaceful, exactly what we needed to relax and enjoy the occasion. It was the ideal setting to make memories with family and friends. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A little bit of heaven on earth!

Relax, reconnect and refresh! We managed to do that all in one week. The house had EVERYTHING we needed to have the perfect family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2023
Chuck, Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us! We so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you will join us again in the near future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome house!

8 adults and 4 kids under 12. Great location with easy access to the lake. Kitchen has everything we may have needed and more. Many water toys and lots of space for kids in the house. Owners were quick to respond to any questions!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Vacation

We had a great stay at "The Castle". Nice place, lots of space and rooms. The elevator was especially helpful for my 89 year old father in law. Great game room. Spacious kitchen and dining so works well for big group. Lots of time spent at the dock utilizing the kayaks and paddle board. The deck with it's view of the lake was a great gathering place at the end of the day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Vacation!

The house is awesome. All bedrooms were comfortable. All bathrooms well equipped. The elevator made access to all the floors easy. The host has bikes, SUP and kayaks available but our family chose to rent a boat to make the lake vacation complete. Beautiful neighborhood and scenery all around.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2023
Nancy, It was so nice to have you and your family back again to stay with us. We look forward to hosting you guys again in the future. Thanks The Zinn Family
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Family Celebration

Our family has vacationed at SML every summer since 2009. This was our first stay at The Castle. It was in a great location, provided ample space, and many helpful amenities enjoyed by all. I reached out to the owner while there and he came by to address some things! He was super responsive to communications. We will definitely consider staying there again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Vacation House

We thoroughly enjoyed staying here on Smith Mountain Lake! Our family included toddlers all the way up to the elderly and there was something for everyone's interests. The kitchen is well equipped for large groups and meals, there is plenty of space for families to spread out, and lots of games/toys to keep everyone entertained. The hosts were very responsive and helpful with anything we needed before, during and after our stay. Thank you so much! We hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2023
Whitney, We loved having you and your family stay with us and we look forward to hosting you again in the future! Thanks, Paige
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home

Home is well located being lake-front and in the Water's Edge Country Club neighborhood. Home is beautifully decorated and cavernous in size. Activities and possibilities abound. Be sure to bring your own iron/board if looking to iron clothing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our Fantastic week at Smith Mountain Lake

Just returned home from a wonderful week at The Castle on SML with entire family. The house was wonderful, large enough for all 16 of us and for those to escape if needed. Easy access to the lake with a wonderful dock. Plus there is shade on the dock. An awesome Rec rm where hours were spent in the evening playing games, pool, ping pong. The Owners are so easy to contact and are wanting to please if you have any needs. Would highly recommend staying at this home. You will be very pleased:)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Epic Lake Week

The Castle is a great house loaded with solid amenities. There is plenty of space for everyone. The dock equipped with 3 kayaks and a stand up paddle board is loads of fun. The location makes it easy and safe for kids to swim and enjoy the lake. Docking the rental pontoon boat is easy too. The hosts are exceptional and respond immediately to any questions. This is highly recommended, and we would stay there again. Thanks for a fun, memorable and Epic Lake Week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

The Castle

It was good. We did have ants in the kitchen. Also, if you are going to advertise that you have fishing gear, you need to have some. There was very little usable fishing equipment.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2023
Dear James, I am sorry there were ants in the kitchen. We spray the house regularly, but sometimes food and crumbs bring them into the home. We can easily solve that problem when we know about it. And I hate to hear the fishing equipment has disappeared. If you had let me know during your stay, I could have had my maintenance guy pick some up and drop it off at the house for you. Our goal is to always take care of our guests. Thank you for visiting, and I hope we see you back in the future. Paige
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