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Great Dock! 2 Kayaks, Canoe & Paddleboard! Pet Friendly! Come Visit "Fun In The Sun"!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6315.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Huddleston, Virginia
  • Smith Mountain Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Lake Haven Marina
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Common Space

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Great Dock! 2 Kayaks, Canoe & Paddleboard! Pet Friendly! Come Visit "Fun In The Sun"!

New Fire-Pit! New Dock & Recently Renovated House!
Lakefront home with finished lower level (includes 2nd kitchen!).

Main level offers spacious great room with flatscreen TV, wood-burning fireplace*, fully equipped kitchen, 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Great room with vaulted ceiling and exposed beams. Main level opens to covered lakeside deck w/ patio furniture and beautiful view of the lake.

Lower level family room offers a 58" TV/DVD, wood-burning fireplace*, 2nd kitchen, ping pong table topper, pool table and foosball table. There's also an arcade style basketball game, bin of misc Legos and corn hole Flex room #1 with king bed also located on the lower level. Flex room #2 with queen and twin bed.

Walkway with handrail to the dock. Covered boat slip (no hoist), floating dock, storage area with mini fridge, lights and electricity. 2 kayaks, canoe & SUP available for tenant use!

Central A/C, Gas Grill, Xfinity TV & Wifi (limited local channels)

* Fireplaces available October - April

No Smoking/No Vaping

Located nearby to Al's Lakeside Retreat, Hope's Retreat, Longhaven & English Retreat -Also part of Lake Retreat's Vacation Rental Program!

3 Bedrooms, 1 Flex Room, 3 Bathrooms:
2 King, 3 Queen, Twin

Bathroom Details:
Main Level - #1 Shower, #2 Tub/Shower Combo
Lower 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!

$175.00 CLEANING FEE, PET FEE (1 Pet=$100.00, 2 Pets=$150.00), $200.00 RESERVATION FEE, 12.3% TAX ON RENT
OPTIONAL LINEN PACKAGE - $180.00

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:
231 Deerwood Drive
Huddleston, VA 24104

MOUNTAIN VIEW SHORES is a lovely development with many year-round homes, it features a private boat ramp area where you may park your boat trailer for the duration of your stay. It has paved roads and central water system. Ideal for walkers and joggers. Lake location is supreme being near the mountain and the dam at the deepest, cleanest part of the lake. The land was originally owned by the Appalachian Power Company (which owns the lake) and a group of 10 investors from Bedford bought the land from the Power Company in the late 1970's and developed the subdivision comprised of over 400 lots, offering the land for sale one section per year, selling out in 4 years.

Property manager

Lake Retreat Rental Properties, LLC
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English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

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. 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 kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
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Huddleston, Virginia

What's nearby

  • Smith Mountain Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 18 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Lake Haven Marina - 22 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Hickory Hill Vineyards - 26 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Smith Mountain Lake Community Park - 52 min drive - 43.4 km

Getting around

  • Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪White House Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mitchell's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mexico Viejo - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Lumpkins Grill - ‬51 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Dock! 2 Kayaks, Canoe & Paddleboard! Pet Friendly! Come Visit "Fun In The Sun"! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great Dock! 2 Kayaks, Canoe & Paddleboard! Pet Friendly! Come Visit "Fun In The Sun"!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Dock! 2 Kayaks, Canoe & Paddleboard! Pet Friendly! Come Visit "Fun In The Sun"!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great Dock! 2 Kayaks, Canoe & Paddleboard! Pet Friendly! Come Visit "Fun In The Sun"! located?

This family-friendly Huddleston holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Smith Mountain Lake and within 9 mi (15 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

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

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

Beautiful view with fun amenities

Property was very clean and comfortable. View was amazing!!! The canoe, kayaks and SUP were so much fun!!! Paddling out a bit from the property we could see the dam and georgous mountains. They even had some life jackets we could use. Firepit was a fantastic amenity. One caution: If you order the linen package, ensure it has the correct configuration of sheets for your guests. The house has a max of 6 occupants, but has beds for 11. While there were enough sheets for 6, we didn't get the right mix (there were not enough sheets for all of the queen beds and there were twin sheets provided when we didn't plan to use the twin beds). Luckily the owner had a set of queen sheets in the closet so it worked out. We would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay B.

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

Perfect Long Weekend

This is the perfect house for a group. We rented this location for a long weekend with another group that rented very close to us. They came to our dock most days as this dock was PERFECT. The neighbors were great and very welcoming we had the best time. Everything you could need is supplied and the house is gorgeous.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jolene R.

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

Wonderful SML Property

We stayed at Fun in the Sun for 5 days/ 4 nights. The house is great and had everything we needed. The kitchen was well equipped, beds were very comfortable, everything was very clean, and the games in the basement were a total bonus. We played so many games of pool! The outdoor spaces are the best! We enjoyed breakfast on the deck looking out on the lake each morning. The fire pit and the dock were great as well. We rented a boat from Mitchell’s (also recommend!) and easily tied up at the house dock. Everyone was very friendly and helpful - property mgmt company and Chris (owner’s sister). Overall a wonderful trip and we’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

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

Amazing Christmas stay at SML!

Owners went above and beyond to make us feel welcome by decorating inside and outside and leaving a gift under the tree. We loved making cozy fires in the fireplace and the gorgeous sunset views from the house. A lovely neighborhood for walking. Excellent proximity to local market - White House Corner Market and Smith Mountain Lake State Park. Would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

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

Perfect location on the lake

We had a great experience at this property. Wonderful location. Kids had a blast with all of the activities in the home
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

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

Great home and location

We very much enjoyed our stay over the NYE weekend at this home. The lakefront property was exactly as advertised. We especially enjoyed the games in the basement! Thanks for having us at your lovely home on SML.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mindy V., Charlottesville, VA

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

Wonderful house and dock!

We loved this house and their spacious dock which has shade and sun on it to please everyone! We had an amazing trip and this house had everything we needed. The fire pit was easy and fun at night. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gil K.

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

A beautiful, spacious home on a lovely part of the lake

We enjoyed our stay at Fun in the Sun. We had unseasonably warm weather and were able to enjoy kayaking right from the dock. Views from the home are terrific. And the property manager handled the handoff well.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Whitney B.

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

Loved it!

Great home! Our group really enjoyed our stay at this lovely home.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Great weekend !

We had a great trip ! Parents and kids plus a water loving dog. House was perfect and the dock was amazing ! We couldn’t have begged for better weather , 75 and sunny in November ! Thank you thank you !
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

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

Great place, will rent again.

Very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Carol W.

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

Lovely and relaxing

The furnishings were comfortable and the house was great for relaxing as a family. Would stay here again, definitely
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

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

Beautiful! Clean and relaxing!! Would definitely stay here again

It was wonderful!! Definitely recommend staying here:)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

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

Perfect lake retreat

Brand new dock, fresh clean house, super comfortable beds and full of great amenities. Kitchen has everything you need! We loved it and our pups had fun too
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Betsy A.

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

A Little Slice of Heaven

This was our first visit to Smith Mountain Lake. My husband, two kids (14 and 10 year old), my 70 year old Mother and our two standard poodles had a fantastic time. We brought our boat and enjoyed being able to keep it in front of the house. The locked neighborhood boat ramp is just the next cove over and you can keep your trailer there during your stay . The water at Smith Mt Lake is deep, clear and the most beautiful color. Everyone in our group enjoyed swimming off the dock. We loved sitting at the dining table and enjoying the view while we ate and played games. The kids loved the basketball shooting machine downstairs and watching the Fourth of July fireworks from the boat. We took walks through the peaceful neighborhood every day. The house had ample kitchen provisions with the exception of serving spoons. A few drawbacks were that the laundry area was not swept when we arrived, the downstairs bed still had someone else’s sheet on it, there were a few ants in the kitchen, the lock in the upstairs bathroom got stuck, the steps down to the lake are in need of repair and there was a mixup with Lake Retreat Properties who told us we could check in early but the cleaning crew was still there. Despite those minor hiccups we thoroughly enjoyed the house and fell in love with Smith Mt Lake. I would highly recommend this wonderful dog friendly retreat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steven L., Charlotte

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

Great place for a family vacation

Everything exactly as expected. Nice location. Great house with everything you need. Internet speed is slow but there’s a great big lake in the backyard to keep you entertained.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

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