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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8274.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Huddleston, Virginia
  • Smith Mountain Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Lake Haven Marina
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Hot Tub, Fireplace & Pet Friendly! Come Visit "Lake It or Knot"!

GORGEOUS SUNSET VIEWS!
Beautifully renovated 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom modern home!

Main level offers open great room plus a bedroom with king bed and a bathroom. Fully equipped kitchen with double-oven, lots of spices and a Keurig!

Upper level has a loft area with window seat, bathroom and 2 bedrooms; 1 with a king bed and the other with a queen.

Lower level has a nice family room, combo game table (includes ping pong, pool table, and air hockey), and a bedroom with 2 sets of bunk beds.

You'll enjoy 2 large flatscreen TVs: 55" smart TV in the living room, 40" TV in the lower level family room. Both with Blu-ray.

Walkway to dock which offers covered boat slip (no hoist), new floating dock, electric and lights. 3 adult kayaks, 2 kids kayaks and a paddleboard available for tenant use.

Enjoy views of all the main lake action while swimming and fishing in a protected cove. Watch the weekend sailboat regattas take place across the lake.
Wifi available. 2 electric fireplaces, gas grill, fire-pit and hot tub! Have an electronic vehicle (EV)? No problem. Bring your 220v EV adapter and charge your vehicle.

Curbside Trash Pickup Available Year 'Round!

Walking distance to Parkway Marina which offers boat rentals, a boat launch, plus marina store with treats and bait!

Next to Mellow Yellow and across the street from Blue Lake Escape. Short 5-minute drive to SML State Park for walking trails and beach activities!

No Smoking/No Vaping

4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms:
2 King, Queen, 2 Sets of Bunk Beds

Bathroom Details:
Upper Level - Shower
Main Level - Shower

Floor plan available upon request.

**RENTALS ARE WEEKLY (SATURDAY TO SATURDAY) JUNE 14 THRU AUGUST 9, 2025. TWO NIGHT MINIMUM ALL OTHER TIMES, EXCEPT THERE'S A THREE NIGHT MINIMUM OVER HOLIDAYS.**

Also Accepting 2026 Tentative Reservations w/Only $200 Down!

$160.00 CLEANING FEE, $200.00 PET FEE (2 Dog Max.), $200.00 RESERVATION FEE, 12.3% TAX ON RENT
OPTIONAL LINEN PACKAGE - $170.00

Items to bring: Lake towels, trash bags, paper goods (toilet tissue, paper towels), detergent (dish & laundry) flashlight, firewood for fire-pit, K Cups for Keurig, life jackets.

Items NOT to bring: Worries & stress.

PLEASE NOTE:
If you are placing your reservation thru VRBO or one of the Expedia channels and your anticipated visit is more than 90 days away, you will see 2 separate charges within 72 hours of placing your booking. The first charge will be the VRBO Service Fee* and the second charge will be $200 which is collected by Lake Retreat Rental Properties, LLC. From that point on, additional payments will be made directed to Lake Retreat Rental Properties, LLC.
*this fee is charged by VRBO and is not linked to any of the charges collected by Lake Retreat.

CANCELLATION POLICY: If a reservation is cancelled with at least 90 days prior notice, 1/2 of the pre-paid rental payment will be refundable. If a reservation is cancelled within 90 days of your arrival date, no refunds will be issued. Notice of cancellation must be in writing, email is acceptable. Be sure to reference the rented property name and dates you had intended to visit.
Travel Insurance for trip cancellation and trip interruption may be available through Allianz Travel. allianztravelinsurance.com, 866-884-3556. Allianz Travel is not an affiliate of Lake Retreat Inc or Lake Retreat Rental Properties, LLC.


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.

---Rent Smith Mountain Lake---

Street Address:
1054 Bluebeard Place
Huddleston, VA 24104

Property manager

Lake Retreat Rental Properties, LLC
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Washer
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

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

About the area

Huddleston

Located in Huddleston, this holiday home is in a rural area and 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Huddleston, Virginia

What's nearby

  • Smith Mountain Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake Haven Marina - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Hickory Hill Vineyards - 22 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Smith Mountain Lake Community Park - 48 min drive - 41.1 km

Getting around

  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪White House Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mitchell's - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Mexico Viejo - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Lumpkins Grill - ‬62 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hot Tub, Fireplace & Pet Friendly! Come Visit "Lake It or Knot"! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hot Tub, Fireplace & Pet Friendly! Come Visit "Lake It or Knot"!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hot Tub, Fireplace & Pet Friendly! Come Visit "Lake It or Knot"!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hot Tub, Fireplace & Pet Friendly! Come Visit "Lake It or Knot"! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Smith Mountain Lake and Lake Haven Marina. Smith Mountain Lake State Park is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

familytrip6Rosemary S.

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

Family Christmas 2023

Loverly house. Well appointed comfortable for all to have space and together time. We enjoyed the Hot Tub, Fire pit and Kayak.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

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

Excellent location

We enjoyed our stay very much. The sunsets were beautiful and the house was roomy and worked perfectly for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

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

Another wonderful family vacation

This is the second year we have taken our kids and grandkids to SML. The property is great-plenty of room and a nice dock for swimming and fishing. The hot tub got a lot of use as did the fire pit. The sunsets were spectacular!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

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

Beautiful location!

Gorgeous location with sunset views over the lake, great amenities (and a wonderfully well stocked kitchen). Loved having the marina around the corner for boat rentals and enjoyed using the kayaks on the property.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vince C.

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

Wonderful views and easy water access.

Perfect spot to enjoy time with family. Beautiful views throughout the property. Hot tub was nice for relaxing, dock was great for fishing and kayaking, and the pool table was enjoyed on rainy days. We had a wonderful stay and we hope to return soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon M.

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

Weekend getaway

Came here for a long weekend with the family. The house was beautiful and the view was awesome. So many things to do in the house for all age groups. Would love to come back in the summer to use the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Lakeside perfection

This is our second time renting this house. We love the location and Lake Retreat personnel are the most accommodating and helpful group! They make the rental process very easy. Will definitely use them for future rentals.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

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

Great vacation

We really enjoyed out stay at this house. It was perfect for our family (3 couples and a toddler) and dog. The house is very bright and open and the view is lovey. The cove is very nice and great for fishing-caught several large mouths and a small striper off the dock. The only very minor complaints would be the lack of pantry space in the kitchen and the sun in the late afternoon but that turned into an amazing sunset. Really a great spot and super convenient to walk down to the marina for a boat rental.

10/10 Excellent

Danielle R.

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

Wonderful lake house

We enjoyed our stay at this house so much! The house was exceptionally clean upon arrival. We were so pleased with all the amenities - kayaks for both kids and adults, paddleboard, hot tub, comfortable furnishings, tons of books and games, and a very, very well stocked kitchen! The house is very well appropriated and has many spaces for gathering - multiple outdoor areas, fun loft with chairs and window seat, plenty of basement space. My two small complaints are there is not bathroom in the basement where the bunk beds are (which I hadn't realized from the pictures) and the grass hadn't been mowed and was about 2 feet tall. Still, this house was perfect for our family of 5 and 2 parents (7 total), plenty of space. Our kids already asked if we can return next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Wonderful

We loved our stay and will certainly come back. Beautiful house and easy process to book and check in. Highly recommend if you want to unwind and have fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra R.

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

Beautiful home with gourmet kitchen

We had a lovely stay despite a heavy windstorm that lasted the whole weekend. The house is beautiful and comfortable with a breathtaking view. We very much enjoyed playing pool and cooking in the well-equipped kitchen. We look forward to returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shamitha K.

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

Fantastic house!

Our small group of friends that included two dogs and two toddlers loved staying here! There was something for everybody and it was a good place to huddle up and relax. The kitchen is well stocked and the house is clean, warm and welcoming! We look forward to coming back sometime in warmer weather to kayak and swim!

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

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

Great location

This home was in a great location for floating around in the lake with minimal disturbance from any boat wakes. The beds were comfortable, and layout was perfect for our group.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Ann O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views

Loved the views from the deck. Great location on the Lake, convenient to everything via the boat. The house was beautiful & very comfortable. The kitchen was stocked with anything you would need. Great place to relax & make memories
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

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

Lake takes the cake

Great property Perfect for our fam and will stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amy D., Midlothian

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

Great long weekend stay with our family!

We had an awesome weekend at this beautiful home! Everything is just as described in the listing. Well furnished, plenty of space for our group of 8 and an awesome location! Our kids loved using the kayaks and paddleboard all weekend. The bunk room downstairs is perfect for kids, but having a bathroom on the lower level would be an improvement. The only feedback we would have is to get some blinds or window treatments for the main level. The afternoon sun really heats up the main living areas and kitchen and it was uncomfortable to sit in those areas. Adding drapes or blinds would be so helpful! And probably save the owner some money in energy costs by an over-worked AC unit trying to keep up.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

Violet H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property with some hiccups at check-in

The property itself is very well-appointed and nicely furnished, and the owners did a very nice job renovating it. The dock is in a cove that has about 5 other docks, and during our visit, the dock behind ours had a whole bunch of teenage kids and an unleashed dog, which took away some of the quiet enjoyment and relaxation, but this is not within the control of the owners or property managers. What was controllable by the managers was having the property cleaned before we checked in. Unfortunately, this was not the case, and we had to call them to get cleaners in, and to take out the trash that the previous tenants had left behind. This meant that we had to spend the first 2-3 hours of check-in staying on the dock and out of the way of the cleaners. Not the best way to start a vacation, especially given that those 2-3 hours won't be refunded, and cleaning fees were part of the price. Those hiccups aside, the house itself and the lake were wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

vanessa h.

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

Great Experience!

The team at the rental management company were fantastic to work with!! The house and location were perfect. We can’t wait to come back!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Natalie F.

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

Amazing house

We had a great stay! We were two families (8 total) and had plenty of room for everyone. The kitchen has everything you need to cook. The views are great! It rained one day so we enjoying binging Netflix on the large TV. Wonderful stay... recommend hightly.

10/10 Excellent

Charlene G.

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

Lovely Thanksgiving Weekend

Had a fantastic time with my sister and her family at this lovely home. the owners are thoughtful and have lovely taste The kitchen was outfitted very well and we enjoyed all the other spaces - indoor and out! The only suggestion is that the upstairs bath needs more love so that the water doesn't leak out of the shower/down the shower curtain. Loved that we could bring our pups!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leah H.

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

Beautiful interior and best sunset views.

This house has it all...location, space, layout, all the kitchen supplies you need, and it's beautifully decorated in a modern nautical theme. The owner even has a closet full of toiletries in case you forget something. The dock was easy to reach via steps on the hillside, and we docked a pontoon there for the weekend that we rented from Parkway Marina, which is walking distance from the house. The sunset views from the house are incredible, as are the views of the lake. The only slight downside to the house is there are only 2 bathrooms, one on the main level across the hall from the master, and one on the upper level next to the 2 bedrooms. There is no bathroom on the lower level with the bunk room, but it wasn't a problem for the teens that stayed there. We would definitely go back to this lovely and comfortable lake house.

8/10 Good

Jana C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful place

The house was gorgeous and in a great location. The only two issues were that the back yard was described as 'gently sloped'. It is not - that is a hill and if you are not in good shape, or if someone in your group is older, they will have a tough time. The only other issue is that the air conditioning does not seem to be properly sized to combat the effects of the afternoon sun beating in the windows. They either need shades on those windows or better A/C. Otherwise, we had an amazing time and we LOVE Smith Mountain Lake.

10/10 Excellent

Kristina D.

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

Great house!

The house was clean, spacious and well equipped. It had a great view of the lake. The dock was within view of the house and easily accessible. Not a crazy steep or long walk. It accommodated our 24’ Sea Ray and a fishing boat. A marina is close by where we could launched our boats (nice ramp!) and left our trailers. Overall, great place! We’ve been staying at the lake for several years now and this is the first house I would consider going back to.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Jay L.

Lake It Or Knot

House was very nice. I would normally give 5 stars but the outside deck and furniture was not in very good shape. It was not cleaned since winter and furniture needs to be replaced.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

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