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Cabin on the Cove - Luxe lakefront cabin on 5 acres with huge dock

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Interior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, table football
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
The Cabin on the Cove offers a serene retreat with plenty of space for large families. Enjoy expansive lake views from the primary suite's private balcony, or relax in the hammock on the deck. With seven TVs, shuffleboard, foosball, and a fishing kayak to keep everyone entertained.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12388 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cabin on the Cove - Luxe lakefront cabin on 5 acres with huge dock

Cabin on the Cove

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Experience Smith Mountain Lake in The Cabin on the Cove, a gorgeous dog-friendly log home located on a five-acre wooded lot providing privacy, yet also convenient to restaurants, marinas, and shopping. This spacious and well-appointed home has plenty of room for a large family and offers a true lake atmosphere with wood beams and expansive windows for wonderful lake views.

The main level offers a well-equipped kitchen, a great room, a primary suite with a private balcony, and two guest bedrooms that share a bath. The lower level provides another primary suite, a guest suite, a family room, a game area, and a wet bar. The loft area has extra sleeping space as well.

The huge 2,200-square-foot dock gives you plenty of room to tie up your boats or personal watercraft, fish, sunbathe, or just enjoy the view. Swimming and floating is ideal in this wide water cove.

Also, this home offers plenty of opportunities to keep everyone entertained with seven TVs, shuffleboard, foosball, air hockey, electronic darts, Xbox (bring your own games), and a canoe.

For those who prefer a more laidback vacation, there is a hammock on the deck to enjoy the summer breeze, a covered porch for shade, and a lower patio for grilling (gas grill and flat-top gas grill available).

THINGS TO KNOW
Max occupancy is 12 people over the age of two years old (county and state law).
This property is managed by Vacasa Virginia LLC.
Dock Details: Limit 2 boats can be docked during stay.
BOAT LIFTS NOT FOR GUEST USE.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 5 vehicles.

Dock details: Limit 2 boats can be docked during stay.
BOAT LIFTS NOT FOR GUEST USE. Code is 0917

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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
  • Unit size: 4,180 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 4.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

92942

About the area

Located in Moneta, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Crystal Shores Marina and Hickory Hill Vineyards 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Moneta, VA

What's nearby

  • Smith Mountain Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Halesford Harbor Marina - 11 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Bridgewater Plaza - 11 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Hickory Hill Vineyards - 13 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 33 min drive - 23.7 km

Getting around

  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jake's Place - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Drifter's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lago Pizza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mexico Viejo - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabin on the Cove - Luxe lakefront cabin on 5 acres with huge dock pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cabin on the Cove - Luxe lakefront cabin on 5 acres with huge dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabin on the Cove - Luxe lakefront cabin on 5 acres with huge dock?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cabin on the Cove - Luxe lakefront cabin on 5 acres with huge dock located?

This family-friendly Moneta holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Smith Mountain Lake and Crystal Shores Marina. Bridgewater Plaza and Moneta Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Cabin on the Cove - Luxe lakefront cabin on 5 acres with huge dock Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

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

Perfect Place for Extended Family

Perfect location, perfect views, perfect amount of space! Loved our stay and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

James N.

Great experience!

Lovely cabin on a lovely lake. Lots of stuff for the kids to do and amazing views.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

Quiet peaceful stay

We really enjoyed this lake house vacation. The accommodations were top notch. The boat house provided a beautiful view of the lake.
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10/10 Excellent

Gregory R.

Great family vacation!

This property is well stocked with everything you need to have a wonderful family vacation. The recent upgrades are fantastic!
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth M.

Wonderful stay at SML

The house is located on a great spot that provides a little more privacy than other areas of the lake, so it's particularly nice for kayaking. The house itself is well appointed--there are lots of places to hang out and the downstairs game room is an added bonus. That being said, we spent most of the day on the dock--it's awesome. Great view. Multiple couches and chairs to hang out on, plus a dining table. And it's partially covered so you can be in the shade, and enjoy the breeze from the ceiling fans! We also enjoyed the novelty of watching a neighbor take off in their helicpoter from their dock. There's a little private beach that's a great area for dogs to play in the water.

10/10 Excellent

lauren s.

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

Great family cabin

We had a great visit to this property. Everyone was comfortable! We had 11 adults and 5 children and everyone had plenty of space. Beautiful view of the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Constantine S.

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

Great house for family vacation

We truly enjoyed our stay at the cabin. The home had great space with plenty of room! One of the best treats was the dock and being able to enjoy the outdoors with plenty of room for the whole family. We loved the location and the lake in general.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.

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

Awesome property

We had a great week at the lake! Loved the house and the huge dock!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Mena L.

Great family house

This house was very comfortable for a mixed generation family gathering. The dock area was huge and perfect for swimming, jumping and launching kayaks. We even ate dinner there one night. The kitchen was well equipped. The plentiful outside furniture and covered porches provided perfect spots for reading and relaxing. The house is conveniently located too!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve A.

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

Gorgeous western style cabin with lots of bedrooms and entertaining area. Excellent boat dock.

Great time visiting with kids, grandkids, and other family members after a year of Covid. Lots of entertainment for grandkids and adults.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cabin on the Lake

This was an amazing house and it was so spacious. The view of the lake was amazing. Whole process from rental to check out was seamless.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Debra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great location, great views

This was our second visit to this rental. Last year we were really happy but disappointed this time. This year, we didn’t have access to paddle board paddles or canoe paddles. The bar in the deck was closed so we couldn’t turn lights on by the deck. We also didn’t have access to the floats like we did last year so we had to go out and buy some along with an air pump. The other frustration was that the cleaning crew showed up 45 minutes before our check out time so we had to work fast to get out. The things we enjoyed was the large family room, everything we needed was in the kitchen including containers for leftovers. The bedrooms were large and the outdoor area provided amble seating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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6/10 Okay

Debra S.

Great location, great space, missing some amenities

This was our second time at this cabin on beautiful Smith Mountain lake. We had everything we needed last year, but this year we were disappointed in several big misses. Unlike last year, we did not have access to the bar on the deck. As a result, we didn’t have lights on the deck in the evening, and we didn’t have access to the Floaties or the paddles for the two standup paddle boards nor a paddle for the canoe. Luckily, we were able to get the paddles we needed from the boat rental place. For the Floaties, we had to go out and purchased them as well as an air pump. If we would’ve known we wouldn’t have had access to those items again this year, we would’ve brought our floaties from home. The house itself is great. Perfect amount of space to spread out for an extended family with teenagers. It is also a great location, not too far from the action, but also in a quiet cove.

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

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

Relaxing in the mountains

Tranquil setting in the mountains of SW Virginia was exactly what this family needed to unwind from the daily grind. Pleasantly surprised with the amenities and the view of Smith Mountain Lake. Would definitely do again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan K.

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

Annual Family Vacation

We generally take a big family vacation once a year and this by far was our favorite. The large dock and cove area was perfect for all of the kids to play in. You also felt secluded, which was nice with COVID going on. The loft area was also perfect for the kids! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Samuel L.

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

Great Place

The property was great. It had a perfect floor plan for the number of people we had there. We had 8 adults and 4 children. Access to the lake was amazing.. Sat by the water, and took the kids out on the Canoe. Immaculate house in a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

Awesome house

We had a great weekend. Our family loved the game room the most. The house was spacious and clean. It had the kitchen items needed. We had a beautiful view of the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Beautiful

Fun!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo H.

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

Perfect lake getaway

The house was immaculate and perfect for our group. The views from multiple rooms in the house was amazing. The outside area had lots of seating to enjoy the views! We have stayed at other SML properties and this was by far the easiest one to get to the lake level. There were some steps but not too steep. Would definitely stay her again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

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

Fantastic Family Rental

We loved staying at the Cabin on the Cove. The layout of the house worked great for our group. We all had our own spaces. The kids loved the game room. The dock was a nice hang out spot as the weather was wonderful. We ate lunch on the dock every day and took the canoe, kayak and paddle boards out. Lots of entertainment options.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Logan S.

Will not disappoint

This lodge is perfect. We had a group of ten stay for the weekend and had more than enough room. The lodge Is clean, and updated. Great kitchen and living room area with enough space for everyone. Our favorite part was the dock. Shaded area with chairs, stereo, kayaks, and a place for your boat. We definitely recommend this to groups and will be back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elaine P.

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

Easter 2024

Amazing does not cover it. House was clean and just as pictured and described. The boat dock was amazing spent a lot of time on it hanging out with my family. The open concept upstairs was a huge plus and the game room and rec area downstairs was a hit. House had all the amenities you could need or want. Have already recommended to others already.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Beautiful cabin, excellent location, could use a little more cleaning

We really enjoyed our stay at this cabin. The location and view are amazing!! The fire pit and the dock were so enjoyable. There is room for everyone to spread out. Also, so many personal touches that really make you feel welcome and at home. The only complaint that I have is that it could have been cleaner. The laundry room was a mess and the upstairs sofas are heavily stained.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
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8/10 Good

Sheila C.

Nice home

Loved the view! It was great. Only have four stars instead of five only, due to personal preference. Could have had another bathroom. Lights needs to be brighter. The floors ar dark, decor is dark, It’s just admIt’s very dark.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill R.

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

Family Recharge

Amazing. Property was clean and inviting. The view and dock a big plus. Family enjoyed the water activities (canoe and paddle board) during the day and the game room and games in the evening. Only comment from Grandma was the need for an additional table elsewhere in the house for cards, puzzles, crafts and games. Having just the dining room table and kitchen island made dining times a challenge. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021