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April Escape! 350/Night – Book Now & Save - Sleeps 13

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Enjoy a perfect, unobstructed view of Smith Mountain
Located on a quiet cove with very little traffic
Private kitchen
Living area
Cozy living area has soft spots for everyone to land after a day on the water

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Huddleston, VA
  • Smith Mountain Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Lake Haven Marina
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Downstairs Master

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Sleeper Sofa

1 Double Futon

Upstairs Bunk Beds

3 Single Beds

Upstairs Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Hall/Master Bath

Upstairs Hall Bath

Upstairs Master Bath

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

April Escape! 350/Night – Book Now & Save - Sleeps 13

Kayaks, paddleboat, firepit, sandbox, covered boat slip w/lift, unobstructed Smith Mountain views, high-speed internet - there's something for everyone at Happy Endings on Smith Mountain Lake!

This 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home located on prestigious Capewood Drive has southwestern exposure and sweeping mountain views with sunrises and sunsets that will make you wish you never had to leave! The main level boasts a great room with wood beams, vaulted ceilings, and gas fireplace for cozy gatherings. The well-stocked kitchen makes it easy and enjoyable to feed a crowd, and even our youngest guests will find everything they need (from kid-friendly dinnerware to booster seats) to feel right at home! The beautiful lakeside sunroom is a favorite gathering space both day and night, and the large deck overlooking the firepit, sandbox, and dock offers some of the best views on the lake. As dinnertime approaches, you'll want to enjoy the gas grill, Blackstone grill/griddle, and two high-top dining tables that seat a total of 8. After a long day of fun, you'll be ready to rest your heads in the spacious master suite with sliding glass doors and windows to maximize the view, the queen guest bedroom with adjacent bathroom, and the triple bunk room that's ready for late-night whispers and giggles.

The lower level features a wet bar, pool table, air hockey table, and plenty of games to ward off rainy-day boredom! A second master bedroom, adjacent to a large bathroom, has a queen bed and set of twin bunks making it perfect for a family. An additional bunk room is a favorite with our teen guests wanting their own space. We also have a pack n' play available for our littlest lake-lovers.

The dock area offers a covered boat slip w/lift (available Memorial Day to Labor Day, all other times please inquire about availability), a floating dock for boat tie-up or sunbathing, and a boathouse stocked with floats/noodles, a small selection of life jackets, and a mini fridge. We also have kayaks (1 adult and 2 youth), canoe, paddleboat, and stand-up paddleboard available for your enjoyment.

Check-in is 4pm, check-out is 10am unless otherwise arranged with us in advance. We are unable to accommodate early arrivals/late departures during the summer season.

$350.00 CLEANING FEE, $59.00 Property Damage Protection, 12% TAX ON RENT

We know you love them (we do, too), but pets are NOT allowed.

DATE RESTRICTIONS: RENTALS ARE WEEKLY (SATURDAY TO SATURDAY) MEMORIAL DAY THROUGH LABOR DAY. WE HAVE A 3-NIGHT MINIMUM ON HOLIDAYS AND A 2-NIGHT MINIMUM AT ALL OTHER TIMES.

MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT: No one under the age of 25 may make a reservation. There must be one adult at least 25 years of age occupying the property. That qualifying person must provide payment via credit card for the rental deposit and is responsible for the leased property.

Property manager

The Bauer, Parker, and Turner Families
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Huddleston

Located in Huddleston, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina and Lake Haven 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Huddleston, VA

What's nearby

  • Smith Mountain Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 22 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Lake Haven Marina - 23 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Hickory Hill Vineyards - 26 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Smith Mountain Lake Community Park - 53 min drive - 43.7 km

Getting around

  • Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪White House Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mitchell's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mexico Viejo - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Lumpkins Grill - ‬52 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is April Escape! 350/Night – Book Now & Save - Sleeps 13 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at April Escape! 350/Night – Book Now & Save - Sleeps 13?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at April Escape! 350/Night – Book Now & Save - Sleeps 13?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is April Escape! 350/Night – Book Now & Save - Sleeps 13 located?

This family-friendly Huddleston holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Smith Mountain Lake, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Leesville Lake and Smith Mountain Lake State Park. Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina and Lake Haven Marina are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

NOTME R.

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

New Year Visit

Enjoyed the winter stay. Fun enough to come back in the summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Thanksgiving at the lake house!

We had 13 people staying there for multiple days to celebrate thanksgiving. The accommodations were absolutley perfect. There was enough space for the kids to have fun and the adults to relax. It was cold when we went but still enjoyed the firepit and the AMAZING sunsets over the lake. All in all 100% reccomend the stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JD D.

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

Annual SML Vacay

This property is amazing. We loved everything about it. Especially the downstairs area for our teenagers! The views are awesome and the dock area was pretty convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly C.

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

Great Family Getaway

Thank you for providing a lovely setting to spend quality time with our children and grandchildren. We ALL had a fun week at SML, especially the special cousin time for our youngest grandchildren. They all tried tubing for the first time as we rented a pontoon boat for a day and it was a highlight. Your home had just the right amount of space for us and was well equipped. Residing in Virginia Beach we always thought we were ocean people, but apparently we are lake people too and will surely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond M.

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

COMING BACK NEXT YEAR

This was out third year for our family at this home. Great vacation house and super location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oliver W.

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

Awesome lake house

We had a great time at this amazing lake house!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek S.

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

Bachelor trip

Had a great time here during our stay! Best place on the lake and couldn’t have asked for better!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Lake House

Beautiful place with lots of outdoor seating and spaces. We really appreciated the large number of kayaks and life jackets. I didn’t pay enough attention to listing and had to go shopping for linens and towels. Lesson learned.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Traci H.

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

Wonderful beds

The beds were amazing! Place clean Just make sure you bring own sheets and towels and pillow cases
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kehau W.

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

Retreat 2024

The property was absolutely beautiful! It comfortably fit all 12 of us and we had a great time on the lake. Thanks again to Cait for making sure all was well and we were good to go!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

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

Great for quality family time.

The best thing about this home is the views! There is also Great Lake access with plenty for kids to do. I personally love how secluded the home was, it added a very relaxing woodsy vibe. The owner is extremely friendly and responds quickly to message (this is appreciated.) Only a few things I’d like to point out to other guest, there are no linens (it’s in the listing details but we missed it), there’s only one working tv in the upstairs living space (not a terrible bad thing, and the closet full grocery store is 30mins away. Overall it was a great stay. Will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Clayton & Cindy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Family reunion

The lake house was well stocked and comfortable with fabulous views! With 3 couples and two small children we had enough space to spread out. The owners need to make a few repairs to the property but all in all a nice place!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

virginia N.

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

Beautiful View

This house is situated in the perfect location for watching boat traffic, watching wildlife and watching the stars. Plenty of water toys and life vests made it a good fit for our multi age group. Beds are so comfortable and there are lots of chili out areas in the house. Our favorite was the sun porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Bobby L.

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

Vacation 2023

We enjoyed our stay. The property was beautiful. The one problem we had is that the bathtub does not work in the master bedroom. When you have small children that can be an issue with bathing. The deck house was well stocked with life vest, fishing rods and floating devices.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond M.

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

HAPPY START, HAPPY TIME, HAPPY ENDINGS

2nd time here and coming back next year
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Relaxing Retreat with Spectacular Views

We have been coming to the lake for 14 years now, and this house had one of the most amazing views! When we are looking for a lake house at SML we are looking for a house with views, a great boat dock, and good sleeping arrangements. This house delivered and there was sooooo much more. It was clean, the beds were comfortable for everyone, the views were on point, we had a boat and it was easy to dock, the kitchen was well labeled and well stocked with dishes and anything else you would need when it comes to having to cook (just bring the food), the Blackstone on the deck was an extra bonus (my husband loves cooking on his Blackstone at home) for breakfast and dinners, they had so much for our 14 and 17 year old to do (paddle boards, canoe, and pedal boat). I highly recommend this house! It was a relaxing retreat that we look forward to every year! Thank you!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

George H.

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

Wonderful!

Beautiful home and property. Lovely stay for adults and kids alike--so much fun to be had!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles C.

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

Weekend stay

Me and some friends were Gatling for a long weekend to catch up at the lake. The house was beautiful and cozy with lots of room to hang out together. The dock is very nice and we enjoyed having a fire going to warm up as it was late in the season. Overall we were very impressed with the house and enjoyed our stay. **There are no linens which was explained by the host prior to us arriving but we did forgot to include kitchen towels which are not included either.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaime C.

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

Perfect Vacation!

We had a wonderful time & would love to do this annualy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Caroline M.

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

A fun weekend stay at the lake

We had a wonderful time at Happy Endings! It truly is such a beautiful view there, and we were thankful to have a weekend with our friends. The only drawbacks: having to bring own sheets, towels, paper towels, toilet paper, dish soap, and garbage bags. Front door keypad does not work nor is the code correct in the email that was sent prior to check in. Luckily, a back door was unlocked, so we easily were able to get in and then unlock the front door. Also, many of the lights in the downstairs bar area need new light bulbs, so it was hard for us to hang out downstairs. Positive parts of the stay: we loved that there were three bathrooms, the king bed in the upstairs master suite was SO comfortable, the dock area was awesome and so much fun, and we loved that there were two grills to cook on. Overall, it was a good weekend with a few small setbacks, but it didn't keep us from having a great time and really wanting to come back in the off-season again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

William L.

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

Great home and views

Well stocked home with a view that can't be beat. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Fun for the kids

Our extended family enjoyed our stay at this vacation home. There were lots of activities for the kids (paddle boards, kayaks, paddle boat, air hockey, pool table, etc). There was plenty of room for everyone to sleep and relax. Owners were prompt to respond and easy to communicate with. We were also able to rent a boat from the local marina and secure it to the floating dock when not in use.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raymond M.

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

BEST LOCATION ON THE LAKE

Wonderful home and setting for our annual family vacation. Best location on the lake with fabulous views of the mountain range and great water-skiing and tubing...
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Family Vacation

Beautiful property with fantastic amenities! Highly recommend renting here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by The Bauer, Parker, and Turner Families

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Hi! We're the Bauers and the Turners. We're longtime family friends with 5 kids, 6 dogs, a little chaos, and a lot of laughter between us. Happy Endings on Smith Mountain Lake has been the backdrop for some of our most cherished memories over the years. The joy of spending time at the lake is second only to the joy of sharing our home with others.

What makes this property unique

THAT VIEW!! It never gets old, no matter the season.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests