Is Lake Cottage on Water at Smith Mountain Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lake Cottage on Water at Smith Mountain Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Lake Cottage on Water at Smith Mountain Lake located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is steps from Smith Mountain Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina and Hickory Hill Vineyards. Crystal Shores Marina and Moneta Library are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Lake Cottage on Water at Smith Mountain Lake Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

8/10 Good

James B.

17 Sept 2024

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

Rustic and very clean

Rustic work in progress place was very clean fishing was good host was very helpful would stay again

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

7 Jul 2024

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

Great getaway

We had a wonderful time. Just what we were looking for. Would love to book again soon. Very clean and check in was a breeze.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley J.

30 Jun 2024

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

Great place for some R&R

Clean and nice set on deck most of the time looking at water and wildlife. Had a good time with my wonderful wife. Would definitely recommend this property.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh D.

25 Sept 2023

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

Mom and son trip.

It was perfect for us. My 11 year old son and I went for a weekend trip for his birthday. The house has everything you could need for cooking and cleaning.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia Gaddy S.

14 Aug 2023

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

Sit Back and Relax

It was exactly what listing and John (owner) descibed. My boys and myself really enjoyed our stay. The cabin and outdoor area were very clean. The kitchen was well stocked. Our favorite places were the back porch and dock area. It's located in a very quiet cove. Perfect place to stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

lindsay a.

26 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Cute Cottage with Lake Views

We really enjoyed the three nights we spent at this property. We initially ran into some issues with VRBO, but the host, John, was very kind and accommodating. Updated interior photos of the cottage would serve to benefit the listing. I'd say the current photos do not show the full scope of the space or amenities. A large window in the main room provides gorgeous views of Smith Mountain Lake, accompanied by tall ceilings in the room. There is also a coffee maker in the kitchen, which was definitely a plus for us that wasn't in the description!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa B.

3 Sept 2023

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

Clean and quiet

Very clean. Quiet area. Had amenities we needed. Great view of the lake. A/C worked fine. Screen door and blinds needs replacing. No TV instructions. No lawn chairs-bring your own. Ad says yard is unstable-TRUE. Dock is uneven, but Somewhat useable. Old home, but functional. View from my inner tube on the water- priceless!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

David

21 Jun 2024

Liked: Communication

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

It's listed as receiving "upgrades", needing major repairs would be more accurate. Was it me it'd be a 'dozer job. The best I can say about the property is it was clean, quiet, didn't collapse and no critters got in. The screen door was more of an impediment, than a functional door. The door, had some stop gap sweep that kept it from opening fully. The blinds on the door looked like they'd been salvaged from a dumpster. The owner was very good at communicating information about his guest regulations and other matters relevant to the rental.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

11 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great location. Needs updates and some fixing but was good for a weekend getaway. Better than camping and all linens and towels provided. Would visit again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hunter S.

5 Mar 2023

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

Good place with great price

Enjoyed the stay. Right on the water with a good view. Great price and had lots or room to sleep us 3 comfortably.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill L.

18 Aug 2024

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

Excellent communication

The description of the property is very accurate. It was great for a spur of the moment get away weekend. Close to a lot of attractions. We would stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica O.

29 Jun 2023

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

Stay

It was a cute little place. Nice & relaxing. The owner John was very nice, we will definitely book this place again!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Robert A.

17 Sept 2023

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

Awesome

Very nice

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

5 Jun 2023

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

Simple but nice

This property was just as described by owner. Great value for the location right on the water. The dwelling itself was rustic and older than surrounding houses but clean and plenty of space for our needs. If you are looking for glitz and glam then this isnt for you but if you just want to enjoy the lake and nature and have a simple place to relax this place is fine.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kenny S.

17 Apr 2023

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

Do not stay here

House is dangerous owner is a liar

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

7 May 2023

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

BEST VALUE ON THE LAKE

Tidy home with a lot going on for it. Well equipped kitchen, comfy sofa and recliner, DirectTV for your viewing pleasure as well as a sea of movies on disc and blue/ray, views are stunning! Mr. Makay is so friendly and helpful. He did everything including take my panicked 930pm phone call on Friday night because I couldn’t figure out how to work the Dropbox(chalk that up to “I’m a blonde” lol) If you’re looking for a no frills home then I suggest this property.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma W.

1 Mar 2021

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

Weekend stay

No other words for this trip other than amazing, it was such a relaxing weekend and the house is so darn cute I couldn’t of asked for anything to be better, there is a newer couch than in the picture and the bed Is comfy, the kitchen is super clean and cuteeee and has a skylight which was a nice little surprise for us! We never even left the house once during our trip it was so peaceful! Neighbors are quiet, lots of TVs around the house, beautiful decor, beautiful view, and most of all just a very homey feeling the whole time! Everything was beyond perfect, the owner, John, was amazing and so so helpful I cannot wait to return in April! Thank you so so much again John ! See you soon!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Dan K.

2 May 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Good enough for the price

The stay was ok. It's was very clean. I'm a 300+lbs man so I was worried about the stability of the bed, toilet, and deck. Also I know nature happens and things get damaged however I was extremely disappointed about the dock situation. From the state of everything else that needs to be fixed I'm sure the dock won't be fixed anytime soon.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Jonathan M., Fairfax, VA, USA

16 Apr 2023

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

Love Smith Mountain Lake

I was in for a fishing trip. Was a great place for a two night stay while I went fishing. It’s fine. If you are in a wheelchair, you may find the shower difficult to maneuver as well as the bathroom and bedrooms. You are literally 20 yards from the water and you have nice neighbors on either side they can be seen having bonfires late at night right next to the water. The sunset is really good, you can sit on the deck but it’s even better if you watch it from the side yard, good cooling and heating and good hot water. There appeared to be parking for at least four vehicles and there were three/four beds available and if you brought your own air mattress, there would be room for it. Overall, it is a rustic experience in a great location.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Amber C.

3 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Smith Mountain Lake

My family and I rented this property as a last minute vacation. The description of the property was not clarified that the house was built around a pull behind camper. The bed in the "master" was slipping through the frame as there was no box frame, the twin bunks are so small that only children would be able to lay on part of the mattress. The house included washer and dryer (stackable) that had an out of order sign on it. the dishwasher did not fill with water on the wash or rinse cycle. There are extra charges to use kayaks and the gas grill. The owner has claimed that our family ruined a mattress and pad cover in the home. Money hungry for everything that could possibly be charged for. The steps for house and dock are falling apart. Parts are rooed off or blocked to avoid access.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Kristie R.

26 Jul 2021

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Honestly the home owner scared me! Also offered money back as long as we didn’t write a bad review.

We had left a day early was going to just get a hotel in Roanoke. We kindly ask when John McKray called us to confirm if we could check in early. He said he he would need to call me back. So we went on to our road trip. He calls while I am driving and ask what time will we be there. I told him we just left Waltons mountain an hour or two. He said can’t you look at your GPS, so I did it was 1:23 min. He said ok I just needed to know so I could be gone. We arrived he was still there. No problem but why call me. We asked to rent kayaks he didn’t have them out he forgot. He just had the septic pumped. Tarp on roof hole in roof from tree. The windows was boarded up. When I called him to cancel my stay because the house smelled musty! I was scared of black mold. He got very upset and angry! Insulted me called me a con artist and had reviewed my profile. Kept telling us he was a school teacher no money and the property he inherited and his bother was to blame for all the clutter and mess. He doesn’t take responsibility. I told him he could keep the money I didn’t want it back. I wasn’t going to right a review scared of what he would do. But I would not want someone else to feel this way. The doors would lock but you need a man to pick the door up. The steps was blocked off. A boat sunk in front of the cabin. If you rent this please do it with caution.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Sharon K.

1 Dec 2022

Liked: Location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not worth what they rent this place for!!

This was an old camper turned into a cabin. It needs a lot of work. The wall in the bathroom was busted, the screen door was held close by a bungy cord. The owned did not disclose any of the problems with this place until the night before we were to arrive. He sent a list of what to do and what not to do from this list you would have thought this place was luxury. When you look outside you see a half sunk boat sticking out of the lake and you could not use the dock because it was unstable. I honestly couldn't recommend this place to anyone.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gordon B.

25 Oct 2022

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

SML long weekend.

Arrived at the cabin around 5:30 Saturday evening. All descriptions of the property were accurate. Rental was clean and fully furnished. We enjoyed our time there and would definitely rent this cabin again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Richard H.

23 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not as nice as aspected

Good location. Dock was horrible. House was a shack. Would not recommend this for any children. Within first 10 minutes my w Women fell into the kitchen brushing her knee really bad , starting the weekend off terrible, considering the boat and the pier is down hill. Should of been a warning about step up. Move the carpet to the not match the same design as the step up . Overall did not like the place. Owner wants you too do cleanup , that I paid for the service from am maid

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crystal H.

9 Jul 2022

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

Nice

It was very clean. It’s bigger than the pics show. The owner was nice and helpful. Still needs work outside, but inside is nice. The park is close by and we suggest to go there for swimming. Hubby did get some bites fishing. There’s plenty to do in the area and some nice restaurants including Jake’s Place which John had suggested. It was a pretty good place to get away!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

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