Title: Southern Charm SML - DREAM house! 3 minutes from Bridgewater Plaza. - 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 # Southern Charm SML - DREAM house! 3 minutes from Bridgewater Plaza. Unwind by the huge gas firepit or enjoy great times with your family at this amazing lake home. With plenty of extras like a hot tub and an arcade game room you will want to return year after year. ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76950000/76943600/76943523/cd52b976.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76950000/76943600/76943523/995a8d8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, table tennis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76950000/76943600/76943523/c657d0e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, table tennis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76950000/76943600/76943523/afdd7eb9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76950000/76943600/76943523/2163264e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Southern Charm is located just 1 mile from Bridgewater Plaza, offering the perfect blend of entertainment and relaxation. This lake home features a huge gas firepit on the outdoor patio, seating for 20 people, outdoor seating and tables, freshly laundered linens and memory toppers for all beds. 8.4 Very good ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 18 ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen ## 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. ### Southern Charm SML - DREAM house! 3 minutes from Bridgewater Plaza. Have you ever dreamt of a one of a kind lake rental your entire family can stay in under one roof? Look no further, we at Southern Charm have it for you! Anything with entertaining, this home will WOW all of your guests. Southern Charm is located 1 mile from Bridgewater Plaza. Can you say location, location location! The outdoor patio equipped with a huge gas firepit will accommodate 20 people, outdoor seating and tables are a plus for all your family to gather together for great times. All you need to bring to this lake home is your groceries & beach towels! Freshly laundered high count linens and four inch memory toppers for all beds. You will need this luxury after a full day in the sun. Fresh white towels, wash cloths are provided for each guest and will be rolled awaiting on each bed for your use. We provide two large capacity washing machines and two large capacity dryers - all that do complete loads in 20 minutes. With this many people you are going to go through lots of trash, no worries we have a large capacity container outdoors to hold it all. So many extras in this amazing home. (4) Queen size beds, 8 built-in bunks (perfect for kids and a pull out sofa all with memory foam for your comfort. Kitchen and dining seat 18 plus deck seating for 12 people. Big gas grill on upper deck! Great room sofa alone seats plenty, it is 16 feet w/ chase lounges on either side end, 2 rocking swivel chairs by a huge gas fireplace that is lined with pieces of glass, driftwood logs and you have a choice of 5 colors to change the lighting to your preference. Bathrooms are all done with gorgeous tile work. Downstairs has an 82 inch smart tv additional seating, copper bar, gas fireplace, ping-pong and an arcade game. Outdoors is equipped with a seating area with a hot tub, then around the corner is a huge stamped concrete patio with a large rectangular gas firepit that seats 20. Lot is a nice flat lot!!! Walk down the stamped path to the outdoor enclosed bar, equipped with mini fridge, margarita machine, an outdoor ice cooler for all your drinks. Then walk a few feet onto the dock where you will find a huge quartz island with bar stools equipped with an electric cooler ready to cool your snacks and drinks for your boat ride. Floating dock to tie your boat onto. Don't miss the kayak rack with 6 kayaks and a paddle board for some water fun! Our cove is a nice wide, no wake cove. Great to relax on a big float and not be bothered with lots of boats. Good dock for kids to jump in and make big splashes. \*\*WE ARE CURRENTLY IN THE PROCESS OF BUILDING ANOTHER HOME NEXT DOOR THAT WILL SLEEP 18 as well) This home is being featured in a magazine so it wont last long! HAVE MORE PEOPLE NO PROBLEM…. WE ARE CURRENTLY IN THE PROCESS OF BUILDING ANOTHER HOME NEXT DOOR. IT WILL SLEEP 18 & WILL HAVE A WALKING TRAIL BETWEEN THE 2 HOUSES!!! Have even more people…no worries. You can book another home for even bigger family events. Brother-n-laws house is 4 doors up Edgewater Escape and that sleeps 14. We swim from dock to dock and it makes for great family events being so close to one another! \*\*\*\*\*\* SATURDAY-SATURDAY RENTALS ONLY FOR SUMMER RENTALS JUNE1st- 2nd WEEK OF AUGUST , YOU CAN STAY LONGER JUST NEED TO BE BOOKED IN 7 DAY INCREMENTS….. OFF SEASON MINIMUM STAY IS 3 NIGHTS !!!! AVAILABLE CHECK IN- 4 PM NO EXCEPTIONS & CHECK-OUT 9:50 am SHARP!! LATE CHECK-Out fee off $200 will apply if not checked out by 9:50. CLEANING CREWS HAVE TO START AT 9:50 am TO BE READY FOR NEXT RENTAL\*\*\*\*\* CLEANING FEE HAS CHANGED TO $450, we will have to adjust separately outside of total payment!!! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Mini-fridge ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Dock - Firepit - Furnished patio - Gas grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Table tennis - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113620000/113617400/113617315/95388cd6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### SML Sunset Escape~7 Bedroom/5 Bath~Sleeps 18~Hot Tub~Fire Pit~Private 2 Slip Dock~Pet Friendly Moneta - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=113617315&PinnedHotelID=113617315&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92980000/92979000/92978987/c09752ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunset Ridge, Lakefront NEW Luxury w/ 7-Bedrooms + Heated Salt Pool, Covered Decks, Hot Tub & Dock! 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Take ALL up to cans on our concrete driveway! Cans ALWAYS STAY AT END OF DRIVEWAY, GARBAGE TRUCKS DO NOT COME DOWN TO HOUSE!!! Please leave all linens on beds and put all towels in master shower on main floor,” blue” tile bathroom! Clean grill, wash all dishes in dishwasher and place back in cabinets!! PUT ALL PILLOWS BACK INTO PLACE AND PLEASE LEAVE HOME EXACTLY LIKE YOU FOUND IT!! Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules NO EATING ON ANY UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE , BIG FEE CHARGED of $1,000.00 No refunds after booking…. No moving furniture due to expensive rugs in home that will get snagged. Keep all outdoor furniture, pillows,decorative items in same location as well ### Pets Pets not allowed Note from host: ABSOLUTELY NO PETS, SEVERE ALLERGIES ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings Small events only ### 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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 18 Note from host: Small events only Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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 Moneta is home to this vacation home. Webster Marine Center and Halesford Harbor 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. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming. 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Halesford Harbor Marina and Bridgewater Plaza are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Southern Charm SML - DREAM house! 3 minutes from Bridgewater Plaza. Reviews 8.4 ### Very good 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 16 8 - Good 9 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 2 ### 8.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Curt H. Jul 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay Great vacation. Actually able to relax. The kids loved swimming off of the dock. ##### Curt H. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca C. Dec 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thanksgiving weekend Our entire family met for thanksgiving at this lovely home. It accommodated each families needs and spacious enough for the kids and adults to relax or be entertained! We would love to return someday as there are many things to enjoy around this area Thank you so much! ##### Rebecca C. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Pam D. May 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Nice house just had issues We planned a weekend getaway for a celebration of life only to get there and the upstairs ac in the loft didn’t work which made it terrible to try and sleep up there. The fridge you had to reach inside to close the door each time you opened it or it would not close properly. The coffee pot leaked all over the counter when we tried to use it. The septic system didn’t work so you couldn’t shower wash anything or use the bathroom. We had to switch the celebration of life over to another place which made it difficult coordinating at the last minute. The place would have been perfect for our get together had it been prepared and checked over properly before our arrival. ##### Pam D. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Dennis A. Jul 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Annual Family trip Mostly positive Lake activities were a huge success Kitchen was great for a larger group Very clean and organized A lot of Parking Adequate bathrooms Quiet corner of lake was a positive Some negatives Step at lower level was a tripping hazard Window in bathroom on main level didn’t provide privacy when showering metal chairs where uncomfortable ##### Dennis A. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janessa L. Jun 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Vacation We had the best week on the lake! The house was perfect for our large group of 16 ranging from 2 months-60. We ate all meals at home and had no problem with space and kitchen supplies. The home was big enough that we could enjoy time together but also separate the kids when we needed a break! We couldn’t have had a better experience with the host or their home. Highly recommended! We plan to visit again! ##### Janessa L. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric R. Sep 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful property Great location on a quiet cove. Home was very nice and clean. Plenty of spaces for everyone. We enjoyed the lake and hot tub. Host communication was excellent. This was our first VRBO, weren't sure what to expect. Would stay there again. Beware if trailering your own boat, the driveway is very tight. Would have liked a larger, or 2nd, refrigerator. Maybe a bigger trash can. Was a great week! ##### Eric R. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lindsey G., Ohio Mar 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great views and location We absolutely loved our stay at the southern charm SML. It was right on the water, my team loved the ameneties, and we loved the location. It was close to grocery stores and downtown shops. Plenty of pots/pans/plates/dishes for a large group, and plenty of space to cook. Meredith was easy to communicate with during the ENTIRE process - from start to finish, and was super accommodating to my groups needs/as things changed. I only wish we had realized the twin beds were NOT meant for a college student - they were a bit tight. Plenty of couch space and we utilized the pullout couch. 10/10 recommend to a group or a family looking to reserve this location! ##### Lindsey G. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Schatem B. Jul 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Proprty, Great Location The home is beautiful and in a great location. It has a quiet cove which allowed for full days of floating and canoeing. The outdoor space is awesome as is the game room for kids. The only negatives were: 1. The listing states there is a queen bedroom with 2 twin bunk beds. This isnt really a bedroom, its a loft area right above the kitchen and living room, so without a door, the noise really carried. 2. The kitchen was well stocked except for large pans. 3. The middle floor bathroom has a huge window without a cover or blinds offering no privacy. We wound up having to share 3 showers amongst 13 people. Outside of those few things, we would definitely rent the home again and had a wonderful stay. ##### Schatem B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Courtney K. Jan 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### New years stay The property is beautiful and accommodated our large group very well. We enjoyed having a bunk room for our kids! Meredith was kind to let us check in 2 hours early. The hot tub was cold and the chemicals had not dissolved for two days but her husband kept in communication and came to refill and clean it. Meredith offered some refund since we couldn’t use the hot tub for two days, which was nice. The only eating and drinking in designated areas rule was in the listing but seemed a little excessive especially if you rent to kids and the stools provided are rather uncomfortable. I also did not love that we had to make our own beds upon arrival. We loved hanging out by the long fire pit overlooking the water and our kids loved all The grassy areas to throw the football. Overall it was a good stay, thank you Meredith. ##### Courtney K. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Matthew R. Jul 29, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication #### Wellington Summer Vacation The house was a beautiful decorated but there were a couple of concerns. There are no spots to hang towels in the bathrooms, which wasn’t a huge deal but noting that. Outdoor patio furniture needs to be cleaned & outdoor table unusable because it’s warped. The stamped concrete down to the dock is very nice, but it did rain a few days and essentially turns into an ice-skating rink. The landscaping was overgrown and covering the entire walkway down to the dock (about a 10-12 inch section for you to squeeze by to walk on the decking). Trex decking is spaced incorrectly (22”-24”), and one of our guests foot went through the decking. This was addressed and fixed, but was a few days after we let them know. ##### Matthew R. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Miranda K. May 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Good location however falls short of expectations set Overall good location on the water in a quiet cove. Missed on several un-communicated expectations. Outdoor furniture needs updating- metal chairs are rusted and couches are moldy. We had rust on clothes from the chairs. All of the beds in the house were not made on arrival. There are 8 “twin” beds in the house however all are very uncomfortable and not made for anyone over 5’ tall. Super short. It was actually more comfortable to sleep on the floor. We did not have propane gas in the house for the last two days of the trip which meant we were unable to use the cooktop, outdoor fireplace, and gas grill. Host said we could leave early but not possible to find another place at the last minute. We weren’t even offered a credit for the inconvenience. Very frustrating. Overall more effort should have been made to provide more comfortable accommodations without expecting us to make beds, sleep on uncomfortable and undersized beds, and be without gas for two days. ##### Miranda K. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Cornelia M., Baltimore Aug 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location! We've been vacationing at SML since 2006 and have experienced many different house rentals. While this one isn't our favorite so far, it did have quite a few plusses: The location of this house is outstanding! You are close to the Bridge and restaurants by car or by boat. But as an added bonus, there is undeveloped land to the left of the house. Early mornings were spent bird-watching from the kayaks. We identified over 20 large and small bird species from bald eagles and herons to hummingbirds and pewees. This house is at the end of a no-wake cove. We had no problems docking our boat. The house was fine for 7 adults. We loved the fire pit setup. The bunks are definitely for small children only! The bathrooms are spa-like but the owners haven't yet installed towel racks or hooks to hang your bath towels. The bedrooms are small but comfortable. The decor is lovely, but some of it just gets in your way. The dock is good for boating and swimming. We would have like more comfortable dock seating instead of bar stools. The swim ladders were a bit scary (not bolted to the dock) so we used the ladder off of our boat instead. We loved the kayaks. ##### Cornelia M. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karl V. Jul 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Memorable 50th Anniversary at SML This home is beautiful & comfortable. We had 12 from 16 months to 71 years old. The host was very responsive & the home is clean and well maintained on the inside. The kitchen & great room layout perfect for large groups. Nice decking, fire-pit, walkways to dock except lower steps a challenge. Outdoor space tired, needs landscaping trimmed, new cushions, & dock cleaned. We lived on SML for 28 years & hosted hundreds of guests. We loved this house! Things I wish I had known: \*there are no towel bars (they no longer provide beach towels) in any bathroom which precipitates towels hanging over banisters and chairs following showers; \*two kitchen towels, a small sponge, 4 dishwasher pods & a small bottle of dish soap is provided for the kitchen; with 12 people eating three meals a day we had to purchase all of the above to get through the week. \*plenty of pots and pans but no large skillet, instant pot, crock pot or large toaster. \*Sleeps 10 adults and 8 kids (all bunks are child-sized). \*Too many accessories for children (we had to move a few with a 16 month old) \*Need a second refrigerator for 18 (we had 12) people; we kept food in coolers for a few days. There’s ice across the road; great for coolers & drinks. \*Plenty of plates, flatware & glasses/coffee cups \*Plenty of trays & large bowls. \*No food storage containers. \*No extension cord for drink cooler at the dock (we did not contact the host to help resolve this situation so that’s on us). ##### Karl V. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Randy D. Aug 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Randy D. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller May 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Southern Charm: Pros and Cons We loved the house with its delightful coastal decor, creative tile bathrooms, comfortable furniture, deck with stunning lake view and long dining table that could fit all 12 of us. Some enjoyed kayaking in the lake. We had some concerns and suggestions: 1) First and most serious, there is a sharp cement drop-off on one of the driveways that actually damaged the under-carriage of one of our cars. 2) Second and most annoying (set an unfortunate tone as soon as we arrived), the beds were not made when we arrived. 3) The house needs luggage racks for suitcases, hooks for hanging towels, dishwashing and laundry pods, large and small garbage bags (we had to buy both pods and bags), 6-10 tea towels for drying dishes. Both kitchen and laundry, however, were very well appointed. 4) Considering the high rental, cleaning and "service" fees, I thought the final cleaning responsibilities were excessive (cleaning inside of fridge, carrying laundry and even rugs down two flights to laundry machines, lugging garbage uphill to bins when bags were not supplied. We would expect this at a campsite cabin but not a luxury rental. Overall we enjoyed our time at Southern Charm and felt the hosts were gracious and helpful. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew C. Oct 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place for the weekend Was wonderful for a large group. Plenty of space for 16 adults. The location could not be beat for us as it was close to stores and the marina. ##### Andrew C. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather B. Sep 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### SML Getaway This property is ideally situated near Bridgewater Marina in a quiet cove on SML. The house is beautiful and just as pictured in the listing. The Kayaks, ping pong table, arcade game and outdoor seating was great for entertaining people of all ages! The owner is extremely responsive and maintains the property very well. ##### Heather B. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Kristina B. Jul 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Southern Charm Overall we loved our stay. The dock was great and an easier walk for my grandparents. Plenty of rooms for our full party. Bar chairs at the island in kitchen provided lots of extra seating though I would only let adults sit in it, they were too light for kids. Everything we needed to cook with was there and overall we had a great time. ##### Kristina B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Annika C., Stroudsburg, PA USA Dec 8, 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Family vacation Due to the review process of VRBO, I am forced to write this review and will give my honest opinion. Happy to get our family and 83-year-old matriarch mother-in-law together for Thanksgiving. We all enjoyed the location on the lake. 18 people would be a stretch for this house in terms of bedrooms and the kitchen was not stocked that well for a Thanksgiving dinner for so many people. We had some issues with the stove and grill not working properly and it took us a few days to get the fireplace to light. The owners were helpful and responsive with the fireplace issue and we got by with the stove issue and lit the grill by hand. We had a wonderful time fishing and kayaking on the lake as the weather was unseasonable warm. The day after we checkout we received a message that we damaged the 5K Sea Grass rug and we were shunned for not knowing any better that furniture cannot be moved onto a rug of this stature. We are all professionals who work in different professions from the Government, CPA partner, Constuction, education and Wellness. None of us never knew this about a rug. Perhaps a rental notebook, a sign or just a quick note or text to warn us about this could have prevented us from moving a chair closer to the fireplace to get cozy and to see our puzzle better. We own an AirBB and would never spend 5K on a rug to furnish it. We truly apologize for any damage the chair caused to the rug, but we were not being irresponsible, we were just uninformed. Every single one of us would have done anything in our power to return the home in the same or in better condition as we found it. ##### Annika C. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Morgan W. Nov 15, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### This house is absolutely lovely This property is absolutely beautiful! The photos look just like the physical location. Both indoor and outdoor spaces are so accommodating to guests! Although I came in mid-November, my guests and I were able to utilize the hot tub, fire pit, and deck on the lake! There is ample space to entertain and enjoy spending quality time together. The only con I will share is the size of the twin beds. They slept very snug for adults, and some opted to sleep on the couches (ample space!). I think kids would love the twin-sized mattresses. Overall, I had super fast and easy communication with the owner and was grateful for their attentiveness. This house is absolutely lovely, with a few wineries less than 20 minutes away! Highly recommend ##### Morgan W. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charles J. Oct 24, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Holiday Weekend Beautiful property. Have booked it for future stay. ##### Charles J. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angie L. Sep 13, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful property House was beautiful, clean and had everything you'd need. Outdoor had great access to the lake. ##### Angie L. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Christopher S. Aug 16, 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house/location Recently renovated and great spot on the lake. Really enjoyed our time. Would definitely come back. ##### Christopher S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Ray D. Aug 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice lake house Cove and dock nice. Having a refrigerator on dock a plus. Cove is quiet and great for swimming. ##### Ray D. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert P., Morrow, USA Jun 13, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing House, Location, and Host This property was so beautiful. The home, property, and dock, looked like something out of a magazine. The home was super clean and very up to date. It looked newly remodeled... it pretty much felt like a brand new house. The furnishings and decorations were beautiful and in great shape. The walls and general condition was great! The inside and outside of the house are beautiful. The landscaping and dock area make a great first impression. The beds were very comfortable. The bath fixtures and bathrooms are also in great condition and beautiful. We were very pleased with the location and proximity to restaurants and grocery stores. The marina (Bridgewater) was super close and convenient. We rented a nice pontoon boat for the week and were able to dock it at this property along with our two jet skis. The outside porch areas were well furnished and in great shape. Each night our family of 10 gathered outside on the upper porch to eat dinner or on the lower porch to enjoy the beautiful fire pit and seating area. I can't say enough good things about the property and host. Scott and Meredith communicated great, were very responsive and friendly and made the checking in and out process so easy. They made us feel completely welcome. We have typically vacationed at Norris Lake in Tennessee but I think Smith Mountain Lake and this property are our new favorites. We will definitely return to this property! ##### Robert P. 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