Title: The Gate House - Lake Views and Private Cove - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Gate House - Lake Views and Private Cove Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74270000/74268500/74268479/090a8e33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74270000/74268500/74268479/46cf15cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74270000/74268500/74268479/edd49043.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74270000/74268500/74268479/4b893d28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74270000/74268500/74268479/6dc72a97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Consider a stay at The Gate House - Lake Views and Private Cove and take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and an arcade/game room. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Gate House - Lake Views and Private Cove Welcome to The Gate House, a beautifully decorated lakefront 4 bdrm, 3 bath home on Smith Mountain Lake with easy access to a private waterfront and dock. You will enjoy spectacular views of the main channel from our quiet cove with plenty of deep water to park your boat as well as swim, kayak, or paddle board. Ten minute access to boat rentals, grocery store, and restaurants! Enjoy your time with family/friends with two levels of entertainment space; something for everyone! The main level of the house has a fully stocked kitchen that will meet all of your cooking needs! There is seating for four at the island and seating for eight more at the dining table! Enjoy views of the water from almost every room of the entire house! The Main level also has a bedroom with a king bed, large closet, and a bathroom with shower and whirlpool tub. An additional full bathroom and queen bedroom are also on the main level. Enjoy a quiet cup of coffee on the private master bedroom deck or enjoy dinner with friends and family on the main upper deck with table and grill. Downstairs, there is a large entertainment space with TV and video library. There is a ping pong table and foosball table and plenty of games, puzzles and toys for all ages! Another king bedroom is downstairs with an attached full bathroom as well as an additional queen bedroom. All downstairs bedrooms open to the large lower deck with comfortable chairs and a fire pit! It is an easy walk from the deck to the dock. The dock is in deep water for your boat with a large table! There are two single kayaks and a stand up paddle board for you to use during your stay and life jackets for all sizes! Our private cove makes swimming and enjoying the water easy and safe for everyone! Please note: \- We do not provide linens and towels for this rental. You are welcome to bring your own or rent them from a rental company. Linen rental info given after booking and is easy and convenient! \- Fireplace in living room is not for renter’s use \- Garage is not available for renter's use ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Dock - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: No smoking on decks or dock ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Foosball table - Kayak - Paddleboard - Table tennis - Water sports equipment ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33660000/33658300/33658299/adffd3f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 5 Bed 4 Bath Waterfront Home on Deep Water Cove Ideally located by car or boat! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C37.15945%2C-79.67715&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=l762zl0pfyno4WdbLDtRv9oqJTk=) Moneta, VA #### What's nearby - Smith Mountain Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km - Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 34 min drive - 27.7 km - Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital - 45 min drive - 41.4 km - Valley View Mall - 46 min drive - 43.5 km - Salem Civic Center - 55 min drive - 50.1 km #### Getting around - Roanoke Station - 43 min drive - Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA) - 49 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Jake's Place - ‬19 min drive - ‪Drifter's - ‬22 min drive - ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬23 min drive - ‪Lago Pizza - ‬15 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Gate House - Lake Views and Private Cove pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at The Gate House - Lake Views and Private Cove? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Gate House - Lake Views and Private Cove? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Gate House - Lake Views and Private Cove located? > This family-friendly Moneta vacation home is located on the waterfront, steps from Smith Mountain Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Bridgewater Plaza and Moneta Park. Moneta Library and Halesford Harbor Marina are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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