Title: Sweet By and By... Your Escape to the Beauty of Smith Mountain Lake - 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 # Sweet By and By... Your Escape to the Beauty of Smith Mountain Lake ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33970000/33967900/33967887/cd688555.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33970000/33967900/33967887/6a9a1df0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33970000/33967900/33967887/40b267a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, Netflix, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33970000/33967900/33967887/958417d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33970000/33967900/33967887/a1e5da8c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled near Smith Mountain Lake State Park, Sweet By and By offers a peaceful lakeside retreat. Unwind in the 5-person hot tub or on the large dock with sun deck. With central air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen, gas grill, high-speed wireless internet and more. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61250 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Fireplace ## 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. ### Sweet By and By... Your Escape to the Beauty of Smith Mountain Lake This two-bedroom, two-bath cottage offers the ambiance of gentler times with all the comfort and luxury of the present! Sweet By and By is a quaint and peaceful home located on a very quiet street directly across from the entrance to the State Park. The setting is beautiful in the spring and summer, and even lovelier in the long, warm Virginia fall. Yet, the wooded lot, fireplace, and hot tub make Sweet By n’ By very private and cozy, and also the perfect place for a long winter weekend getaway. This home is truly wonderful during anytime of the year and the ideal place for one or two couples, or a small family. The one-level cottage style home is located on the Craddock Creek channel of beautiful Smith Mountain Lake. The cove offers deep, wide water that is great for swimming, boating, or cruising around in its five-person pedal boat or canoe. The home has central air, a laundry room, and a kitchen that is fully equipped for all of your cooking needs. Appliances include a full-size refrigerator, range, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, toaster oven, toaster, waffle maker, crock pot, and blender. The kitchen is also stocked with dishes, glasses, flatware, pots, pans, and cooking utensils. The hot tub and gas grill are located under the carport, so they remain functional even in the event of inclement weather. In the living area, a 50” HDTV is connected to cable TV with an expansive HD programming package, a DVD player, as well as a Netflix subscription. High speed wireless internet and a wireless Printer/Scanner/Copier office machine afford the opportunity to extend a weekend stay and work remotely if needed. A gas fireplace is available (except during the summer) to take the chill out of the morning air and provide a cozy, romantic setting in the evenings. Additional 40" and 32” HDTVs and Blu-ray DVD players are available in the bedrooms, as well as Netflix service. Looking out to the lake is a sunroom furnished with a rocking chair and lounge chairs, which are ideal for enjoying morning coffee or quiet evenings. It is a perfect way to appreciate those great lake views or to relax with a good book. The room opens to a lighted walkway. Off the top of the walkway is a fire pit equipped with a cooking grate and tools to enjoy campfire cooking. The walkway leads to a porch swing situated on a landing by the lake. The landing area can be warmed by a second fire pit. At the end of the walkway is a large dock with a sun deck. The dock’s amenities include: electrical outlets, lighting, a covered boat slip, a hoist that is designed to accommodate either one V-hull boat or up to two jet skis, and a floating dock that is outfitted for mooring boats. It is a great spot for swimming, fishing, waterskiing or just kicking back and enjoying the sun! After enjoying a day on water, spend a leisurely evening around the warmth of the fire pit or pitching horseshoes, if you are looking for some friendly competition. An RV port (w/ water and electric) is available near the entrance of the property. The property is also conveniently located near Mariners Landing Golf Course and would be ideal for a foursome interested in a golf weekend. The 5th hole at Mariners Landing, a par 3 over water, can be seen directly across the cove from the property. Amenities Include: Private Wooded Lakeside Site, Near Smith Mountain Lake State Park Central Air Conditioning and Heating Backup Generator with 50amp Generator Inlet Wired to the Electrical Panel 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, and 2 Queen Sofa Beds 2 Full Bathrooms 5 Person Hot Tub HD Cable TV with Pause, Rewind, and Recording Functions Wireless High Speed Internet (WiFi) Wireless Printer/Scanner/Copier Office Machine 2 Fire Pits, 1 with a Cooking Grate Gas Grill Deep Water Dock with Sun Deck and Boat Lift Kayak with Oar Paddle Board with Oar 2-Person Canoe, with Oars 5-Person Pedal Boat Personal Flotation Devices: 2 Adult, 1 Child and 1 Infant Large Air Conditioned Lakeside Sunroom Fully Equipped Kitchen with Ice Maker and Dishwasher Custom Cabinetry Throughout 3 HDTVs, 3 DVD Players (2 Blu-ray capable), and Netflix Subscription Portable Stereo Fully Equipped Laundry 3 Person Swing at Lakeside Landing Horseshoe Pit Telephone with Local and Domestic Long Distance Service Separate 30'x18' RV Shelter with Water and Electric Connections Comforters, blankets, pillows and mattress covers are provided; however, sheets, pillow cases, and bath towels are not provided. Rather, the cleaning fee has been set at a modest rate to account for this and information for local linens services will be provided. This allows each guest to choose the convenience and price point they prefer. The house is prepared with a starter supply of paper products and trash bags, but not an unlimited supply. The house is also stocked with dish soap, hand soap, dishwasher pods, kitchen towels, and dish sponges. Included in the nightly rate are administrative fees covering a Registration Fee and a Damage Waiver Fee. The Damage Waiver Fee provides $1,000 in accidental damage protection. There are discounts for weekly stays during the summer that are built into my pricing which are not reflected in the nightly rates shown on the calendar. You will see the discounts after entering your dates into the "Total Pricing/Availability" tool. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a carport ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop - Toaster - Toaster oven - Waffle maker ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Netflix - Smart TV with cable channels - Stereo - Streaming services - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Dock - Firepit - Gas grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 3 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Single level property - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Golf - Kayak - Paddleboard - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### 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 - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Unit size: 1,250 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34080000/34080000/34079911/ec5ab197.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Secluded Waterfront Get Away on Smith Mountain Lake Huddleston - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 170 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=34079911&PinnedHotelID=34079911&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92780000/92776900/92776849/aed8752c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Treetop & Waterfront! 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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 ### Property is also known as Sweet By... Your Escape Beauty Smith Mountain Lake House Sweet By... Your Escape Beauty Smith Mountain Lake Huddleston Sweet By... Your Escape Beauty Smith Mountain Lake House Sweet By... Your Escape Beauty Smith Mountain Lake Huddleston Sweet By... Your Escape Beauty Smith Mountain Lake Sweet By By... Your Escape to the Beauty of Smith Mountain Lake ## About the area Located in Huddleston, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Lake Haven Marina and Virginia Dare Cruises & 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 water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain climbing nearby. [Visit our Huddleston travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Huddleston.dx6034272) [View more Vacation homes in Huddleston](https://www.expedia.ca/Huddleston-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6034272-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C37.08581%2C-79.57554&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=OLVQ-5GqNPWRjLD7aPzQfhM_b3E=) Huddleston, VA ### What's nearby - Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km - Smith Mountain Lake - 1 min drive - 0.0 km - Lake Haven Marina - 5 min drive - 3.7 km - Hickory Hill Vineyards - 21 min drive - 16.5 km - Smith Mountain Lake Community Park - 56 min drive - 48.2 km ### Getting around - Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional) - 55 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Napoli By The Lake - ‬40 min drive - ‪Mexico Viejo at Penhook - ‬53 min drive - ‪Mitchell's Restaurant - ‬20 min drive - ‪Drifter's - ‬23 min drive - ‪Bruno's Gastropub - ‬40 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sweet By and By... Your Escape to the Beauty of Smith Mountain Lake pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Sweet By and By... Your Escape to the Beauty of Smith Mountain Lake? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Sweet By and By... Your Escape to the Beauty of Smith Mountain Lake? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Sweet By and By... Your Escape to the Beauty of Smith Mountain Lake located? > Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Smith Mountain Lake and Smith Mountain Lake State Park. Lake Haven Marina is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sweet By and By... Your Escape to the Beauty of Smith Mountain Lake Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 151 8 - Good 9 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joshua M. Jun 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacation Had a great time getting away at SML. Would definitely stay here again. ##### Joshua M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura D. Jun 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing stay at Sweet By and By We had a fabulous time! The house was very clean and comfortable and the host was great! ##### Laura D. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mickey C. Apr 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay on the lake We have stayed here two years in a row. Very clean and well stocked kitchen! ##### Mickey C. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan P. Mar 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Huddleston Getaway Our trip was very enjoyable. The Sweet By & By was very clean, very cozy, beautiful view, and just overall very relaxing. ##### Jonathan P. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beverly T. Oct 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend getaway Very nice and right by the lake. A perfect weekend getaway ##### Beverly T. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike K. Apr 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy cabin Nice cozy cabin with all we needed. Had a great time ##### Mike K. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Nov 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great trip Good property right on the lake. The deck is a great spot to relax and enjoy the view. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carrie M. May 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best Family Vacation! We instantly felt right at home upon arrival. The house was larger than expected based on pictures! Comfortable beds and the sunroom was awesome! We hated to leave! We will definitely be back and tell everyone about this place!! Owner very responsive as well! Well worth the money. The quiet cove and water amenities were amazing! ##### Carrie M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colleen A B. Jan 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Stay We enjoyed the charming, spacious, and relaxing cabin, especially the unbeatable lake views and access. It was absolutely gorgeous in the autumn mornings. The hot tub was amazing too. Thank you! ##### Colleen A B. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elaine Aug 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication We loved this cozy cabin! It had all the amenities and was so easy to feel at home right away. We used the kayak and canoe to explore the lake and loved the dock. The location was convenient and super close to the state park. We couldn’t ask for anything more in a weekend getaway. ##### Elaine Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Keri S. Jan 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good get away It was a good atmosphere to be able to disconnect for a few days. ##### Keri S. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### SUSAN C. Apr 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Lake Getaway We thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend visit. The rustic cottage is very clean and comfortable and the kitchen is well-equipped. The beds were very comfortable and we enjoyed the fire pit, hot tub, screened porch and the deck over the water. Wonderful! ##### SUSAN C. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin B. Mar 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sweet, indeed! Precious, cozy cabin with updated tech. Great view, property owner is responsive and helpful. Highly recommended! ##### Erin B. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greg H. May 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful cottage on Smith Mountain Lake The cottage is wonderful! Stocked with all that you might need. Location is great! The cove the cottage is located in is really great. Easily can get to get deep water/ main channel and the dock is so nice. Thank you for hosting a great weekend! ##### Greg H. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martha H. May 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Lakeside Getaway From the moment we approached the cottage, we were impressed by the view, the decks, the firepit, and the common areas of the house were larger than we thought they would be (always a good thing, especially as it was raining off and on for most of our stay). Each night we enjoyed the upper deck and it's expansive view of the peaceful cove. If weather didn't allow, we enjoyed the lovely view from the screened in porch. I tried kayaking (as there was one there for our use) for the first time and really enjoyed that. If we decide to return to SML again someday, we will definitely try to stay here again. ##### Martha H. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### carol v. Jul 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### waterfront and rustic hideaway at Smith Mountain Lake All was available for a fine fourth of July stay. Roomy with space to spare, nicely treed, and very comfortable. Lots of steps to water but all nicely staggered to make access easy. ##### carol v. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cathy A. Sep 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Two thumbs up! We were very pleased w Sweet By and By, overall a perfect week of absolutely beautiful surroundings, and an accommodating, spacious home, A peaceful time of rest and relaxation. Will be returning! ##### Cathy A. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan A. Jun 12, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Getaway We had a great stay at Sweet By and By, and a wonderful time at the lake. It was the perfect environment to relax and begin the summer season. Thank you for making your home so cozy, welcoming, and for sharing it with others. We can't wait to return. ##### Ryan A. Stayed 3 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John U. Mar 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Everything was great! The view the amenities everything was as posted and more. The owner communicate well and nothing was unclear. Thanks for the great stay! ##### John U. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim D. Sep 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect family getaway. Marc was a wonderful host and attentive to every need. We loved the location, amenities, and views of the lake. Unfortunately, we had a very wet week, but the sunroom was a lifesaver. Also enjoyed movie watching in front of the big gas fireplace and relaxing around the fire pit when we had a dry evening. ##### Kim D. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew B. May 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### By and by stay The property is very cozy with trees surrounding the Florida room in the back. The home was clean and everything was operational. Marc was very accommodating throughout the stay. ##### Andrew B. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher N. Apr 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great get away!! My wife and I had a wonderful time at Sweet By and By. The cottage was cozy and clean. It was nice having water toys there so we did not have to carry more with us. The hot tub in the evenings was wonderful. Marc the owner was readily available if we needed anything and super kind. Cannot wait to come back here again! ##### Christopher N. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diana F. Jan 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Get-a-way! The house is well stocked--the kitchen had everything I needed in cookware and dishes. The host is very prompt to respond to any and all questions that we had before and during our stay. The water views are awesome. This is our second stay at this property. ##### Diana F. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathryn K. Mar 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sweet By and By checks all the boxes of goodness Cottage is charming, cleaning and comfortable. The proximity to the lake and the wonders of the natural world around it is awesome . We plan to return. Thanks to Marc for creating this lake cottage and making it available for others to enjoy. ##### Kathryn K. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### george e. Mar 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### March 2023 Stayed 4 nights, had a great time! Got to see some snow. Sat in hot tub watching it snow which was nice. Went on a fishing charter while there and caught two big stripers and a big smallmouth bass. Would definitely recommend this house. ##### george e. 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