[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) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74270000/74268500/74268479/6dc72a97.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) ![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) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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 - Parking available - Dryer - 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 Located in Moneta, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Halesford Harbor Marina and Webster Marine Center 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. [Visit our Moneta travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Moneta.dx6348084) [View more Vacation homes in Moneta](https://www.expedia.ca/Moneta-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6348084-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%7C37.15945%2C-79.67715&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=l762zl0pfyno4WdbLDtRv9oqJTk=) Moneta, VA ### What's nearby - Smith Mountain Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Halesford Harbor Marina - 20 min drive - 14.2 km - Bridgewater Plaza - 21 min drive - 15.9 km - Hickory Hill Vineyards - 25 min drive - 16.5 km - Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 42 min drive - 32.1 km ### Getting around - Roanoke Station - 43 min drive - Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA) - 49 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬23 min drive - ‪Jake's Place - ‬19 min drive - ‪Lago Pizza - ‬15 min drive - ‪Drifter's - ‬22 min drive - ‪The Copper Kettle - ‬23 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Gate House - Lake Views and Private Cove pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this 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. Ask a question ## The Gate House - Lake Views and Private Cove 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 10 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Konrad W. Mar 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good stay We had a good time ##### Konrad W. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marie G. Nov 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A weekend away Wonderful house for a weekend away for longtime friends. Kitchen was well stocked, and the beds were all comfortable. The game room was a nice bonus. Enjoyed the lake views. ##### Marie G. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stormin N. Jan 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Host We had a wonderful time for the holidays the host was extremely responsive and communicative. The house and location are beautiful. ##### Stormin N. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew G. Dec 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thanksgiving Family Getaway The Gate House is a terrific property. Beautiful lake views, lots of indoor and outdoor space, very well maintained. The kitchen supplies were great and, by far, the most extensive we’ve ever experienced with a rental. Our family of 8 had a wonderful Thanksgiving and thoroughly enjoyed the property and surrounding area. ##### Andrew G. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark W. Jan 26, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We want to come back Everything was lovely.I felt like I was at a friend's house!The kitchen was nicely stocked.Thankyou for a wonderful stay! ##### Mark W. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jesse S. Mar 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lake Oasis Very nice, spacious home with lots of amenities. Beautiful outdoor areas/decks/patios. ##### Jesse S. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carole S. Jul 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### SML Hidden Gem We had a great vacation at the Gate house. The pictures online are wonderful but when we arrived, the layout and the attention to detail was amazing. Beautiful home. The location was great and very private in the cove. I would recommend definitely having a boat ( we rented and many places to choose from) to explore the lake. Everyday was a new adventure and places to explore plus the weather gods were with us this past week. The dock is wonderful for hanging out and enjoying the evenings. Kitchen was very well stocked and made it a pleasure to cook meals. We all agreed we would definitely rent the Gate house again and had a memorable first visit to SML! Thank you! ##### Carole S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Randy N. May 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 2025 SPRING WOW TRIP This is our WOW (Women of Wine) trips' 3rd time staying at The Gatehouse in about 8 or so years and the home is in as great condition as it was the very first time, which is rare! Such lovely, inviting, well stocked and comfortable relaxing conditions. The owners are very responsive and friendly. We have decided to make this our regular location for our spring outings! ##### Randy N. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### n d. Apr 3, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place! Our small group had a really nice time and the cove/dock offered a lot of peace and quiet. The sunroom was a wonderful place to hang out. Perfect stay for all of us. ##### n d. 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