Budget Friendly Cottage Charm Wide Water Views w/ Wifi on Smith Mountain Lake

9.7

Outstanding(124 Reviews)

House in Smith Mountain Lake, VA

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this house rental

RELAX on the porch swing, RELATE to one another, and RELEASE your cares while on vacation.

This 4 bedroom with 2.5 baths home boasts extensive waterfront views. The open floor plan for kitchen, dining, and living room enhances this serene beauty from multiple rooms.

This waterfront home is located on a lush lawn with easy slope to custom dock. Beautiful gardens abound.

Who's up for a cannonball jumping contest? Spend the day on the dock, practicing your jumps, swimming, or fishing. Our stationary dock and floating dock offers multiple areas for fun in the sun. The floating dock makes docking your boat easier.

Perhaps you prefer the shade. Relax on the covered deck or on the porch swing to finish your favorite novel.

Enjoy grilling dinner on the upper deck while watching the sunset over the main channel.

We rent Saturday to Saturday, CHECK IN at 3:00 PM and CHECK OUT is 10 AM.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Smith Mountain Lake, VA

Nearby attractions

Virginia Museum of Transportation

25.6 mi

Roanoke Pinball Museum

25 mi

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Budget Friendly Cottage Charm Wide Water Views w/ Wifi on Smith Mountain Lake

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9.7

Outstanding(124 Reviews)

House in Smith Mountain Lake, VA

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Smith Mountain Lake, VA

Nearby attractions

Virginia Museum of Transportation

25.6 mi

Roanoke Pinball Museum

25 mi

Reviews

9.7

Outstanding(124 Reviews)

10.0

Sep 2024

Great location, very clean, great place for family

10.0

Aug 2024

I used this property for my employee appreciation trip and it was perfect. We had a group of eight and it was a great location on the water with a very easy walk down to the dock. Check-in was easy. Texting with the host was easy. The house had a welcoming grandparents home atmosphere. Definitely recommend.

10.0

Aug 2024

Our stay was great. This was the 3rd year and we are looking forward to this trip again next year.

10.0

Aug 2024

My family and I have been coming to SML for 15 years now. We love it! We had such a great time at The Bower House. It had everything we needed and more. Great location. We will definitely stay here again.

10.0

Aug 2024

Wonderful house and location. We can’t wait for next year.

10.0

Jul 2024

As always, the Bower House provided such a wonderful trip for our family. We've been coming here since our kids were little and this year, we're sending our oldest to college. A cozy space with enough bedrooms for everyone tucked in the perfect alcove of the lake. We can't wait to go back next year!

4.0

Jul 2024

NO water pressure!! Couldn’t get all the shampoo out of my hair. Fitted sheets too small kept coming off the bed. Grease trap in grill was full, caught on fire. Door know in bathroom was broken and I was locked in. All appliances were very dated. Very spacious, beds were comfortable, nice dock and clean bathrooms. AC very loud, water filtration system VERY loud. Nice short walk to the dock. After driving 20 min. To take our trash to the dump it was closed, no times were listed on the information. So we have to take it home with us and go to the dump here. We have trash pick up at our home but not until later in the week. We had fun, but will not recommend or stay again unless there are significant up dates done.

10.0

Jul 2024

Our family had a wonderful time staying at this property. It had all the amenities that we would need. The kids enjoy kayaking and swimming at the dock. We also enjoyed the sunset views and the balcony . Their is so much to do at the lake. We definitely recommend this property for all it has to offer.

10.0

Jul 2024

Had a wonderful time at this quiet getaway.

10.0

Jun 2024

We enjoyed our yearly week at the lake with all of our family. We had plenty of room in the house for all of us. The location has an “out of the way” feel, but is only 5 minutes to the bridge by boat and 15 to the grocery store by car. Definitely a good week.

10.0

Jun 2024

The Bower House had everything to ensure a great family vacation...fully equipped kitchen, cleanliness, beautiful dock/swimming area, all kinds of water equipment in the boathouse, and an easy walk to the water. April was very prompt in answering questions. It was a perfect vacation!

10.0

May 2024

I loved this cabin and I will definitely be returning!

10.0

Oct 2023

I like to treat the staff and their spouses to a weekend getaway once a year. This was the ideal house. Ample seating both upstairs and downstairs. Both porches were also well equipped with outside furniture. The house was very clean and the kitchen had everything. We will be booking again for next year.

10.0

Sep 2023

My family of 7 were here for 2 days to attend a wedding in Vinton. I wish we had more time to stay longer and enjoy this lovely home on the lake. It was comfortable and roomy. Everything we needed was there. The downside was having to be out by 10:00 A.M. while having to launder the towels before leaving. Also having to dispose the trash at an off site location. But I would still love to come back.

8.0

Sep 2023

We did a girls weekend with my daughters and toddler granddaughters. The view was lovely and would be perfect for people that just want to relax, read and sip wine. However, with small kids there was nothing near by to do. The nearest playground was about 1/2 hour away. Even hiking was about 1/2 hour drive away. We did not see any stores or nice restaurants. The place was very clean but the furnishing were dated. The kitchen had plenty of plates, glasses and utensils. However, you need to be aware that for preparing meals, you must bring your own food, including basic pantry items. There was no cooking spray, oil, spices, sugar or flour. Also you must take your trash with you to the dump. I would consider staying again with just older adults who are looking to just relax and appreciate the view and making sure we pack all our provisions.

10.0

Sep 2023

Nice lake location for or boat as well as good dock to Moor. House clean and cosy. Fit our family well. We had a great weekend.

2.0

Aug 2023

Only complaint is having to take trash to some location. That’s just wrong!

10.0

Aug 2023

Charming House, Roomy Clean. Easy access to Lake. Very pleased.

10.0

Aug 2023

An absolutely wonderful weekend getaway. I truly appreciated having immediate access to all the amenities needed to make this weekend a peaceful success such as cookware, linen, indoor and outdoor games.

10.0

Aug 2023

This was our 2nd vacation stay at this property. As always it was and is a great experience. The weather was perfect we did have 1 day of rain in the morning but that was okay we rested up till it blew away and back on the water we went.

8.0

Aug 2023

PROS: Great, well kept house. Kitchen fully stocked for many guests. Two and a half bathrooms for 8 adults. Water heater never ran out of hot water. Upper and lower covered decks for sitting out anytime to take in the view of the lake. Plenty of outdoor seating. Very short and easy walk to the dock with all it's amenities. Dining area seats 6 comfortably for meals with plenty of tables and chairs on the upper covered deck for overflow seating for meals. Spacious bedrooms that sleeps 8 comfortably. Very nice family room area in the lower level for watching movies, putting together puzzles, or playing games on a rainy day. Undoubtedly a GREAT house to stay in. CONS: bathroom towels are hotel room quality. Could use an upgrade. Beds are old and uncomfortable. They need to be replaced. No trash service. You have to haul the trash to a dump site 20 minutes away a couple times a week. I would pay extra in the fee for trach service. Lower level bedroom has the water filtration system in the closet that goes off in the middle of the night. Be prepared to be woken up for at least 40 minutes while the system goes through it's process. (We specifically asked to have the filtration system timer set to go off during the day and we received confirmation that this was resolved and for two nights we had to listen to the system flushing for 40 minutes). Check the dishes before using. Some dishes were not cleaned properly before being put away from the last group staying at the property.

10.0

Jul 2023

My family and I stay at the Bower House every year. The location on the lake is excellent and the house is spacious and cozy without being fussy. we love dinners on the covered porch and evenings on the dock.

10.0

Jul 2023

As always we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this house. Great house, great location and lots of room.

10.0

Jul 2023

Travelled with my 17yo boy, twin 11 year old girls and 2 best friends- best trip ever. It was pure joy to see everyone floating from the docks, laughing and playing together. Thank you so much. Plenty of room for everyone. Clean and well kept. Will definitely come back!

10.0

Jul 2023

Wonderful place to stay.

8.0

Jun 2023

Lovely days swimming off the dock, lounging and eating on the 2 decks and kayaking. I would give that part of the stay 5 stars. The things we found to be problematic. The beds. With the exception of the master bedroom, the mattresses were beyond the replacement date, well beyond!! The people staying downstairs in the 2 bedrooms, left one day early due to the back and neck aches from sleeping. The floating dock. This needs attention. At one of the pylons the bolts are loose creating a very dangerous situation which almost threw us off the dock when boats passed by and created wake. The kayaks. Two were available and one of those had no foot rests. The third did not have a back rest. We did fashion a repair of sorts. This helped. We then had two decent kayaks. The poor mattresses and the floating dock were the biggest problems. Not everyone kayaks. I would give sleeping and trying to navigate the floating dock 21/2 stars. I can tell this is a warm well loved home. With just some better mattresses and bolt tightening it would be 5 stars. The owner has ordered a replacement back for the kayak.

10.0

Jun 2023

The house was everything I wanted

8.0

Jun 2023

Nicely stocked as far as utensils and kitchen ware. Make sure to bring everything you need to cook. There are no spices, oil, sugar or extras. The linens and furniture could use an update but the porch and view are worth it !!! We hope to come back again soon!

10.0

Jun 2023

Perfect

10.0

May 2023

Great place for rest and relaxation. Enjoyed watching the wildlife that lives there. Lots of sitting areas to spread out in and enjoy the view of the lake.

10.0

May 2023

The first driveway is large enough for a truck and bass boat/trailer and is close enough to the house to run electrical to charge the batteries overnight. All of the major ramps are only 30 minutes away. The dock down the back yard was wonderful for lounging after hard days of fishing. The property was clean and organized. I'll be booking this house again for future tournaments.

10.0

Jan 2023

The property was perfect for our stay. The cabin has everything you could need. Plenty of space for our party of 8 and was very clean and well cared for. Property manager was easy to reach and responsive

10.0

Oct 2022

We so enjoyed our week at the lake. April made everything convenient and smooth. Fish fry night was amazing from the catfish caught off the dock. We all kind of do our own thing, some fish out of the boat, some fish off the dock and some simply read and enjoy the view, with all of us meeting up in the evenings for dinner. Such a comfortable home to enjoy our time away! Thank you April!

10.0

Sep 2022

The Bower House was excellent It was very clean, well stocked and for us a great base to fish from.. The fishing could have been better but April and the Bower House provided a great 4 generation family vacation.

10.0

Sep 2022

Just about everything one could need for a multi-family vacation. Heavy morning fog on the lake departure day was icing on the cake.

10.0

Aug 2022

This house was awesome. Each room was spacious, comfortable and very clean. The kitchen was full of all kitchen equipment needed. And the view and the location is awesome. At the boathouse they even had water equipment that was available to use. We rented a boat for a couple of days and it worked out awesome! We definitely plan on returning.

10.0

Aug 2022

Perfect for our groups needs. House is well stocked!! Plenty of seating areas inside and out to satisfy anyone!

10.0

Aug 2022

We had an amazing family vacation staying in Goodview. The upper and lower covered decks has plenty of space with three tables, twelve chairs, a swing, and plenty of lounge chairs to sit at to watch the boats on the lake and also quiet enough for reading and family time together. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything you need for your stay. The bedrooms were very spacious and the two and a half bathrooms were clean and fully stocked with towels and sundry items. The dock accommodated our two jet skis and pontoon boat rental. We spent 70 % of the days there just floating and relaxing around the dock area. The dock was stocked with water toys (Life jackets, kayaks, and many other items for fun in the water). We are already reserved for next year and hoping we can make this an annual family event!

10.0

Aug 2022

2 adults, 4 kids House sleeps everyone comfortably. We rent a boat at bridgewater marina and dock it at the house. We plan to be back next year!

10.0

Jul 2022

Lovely!!

Lovely!!

The owner was very friendly and responded quickly. The house was better than expected. Well decorated, maintained and clean. Extremely well stocked for cooking and grilling. The shady area at the dock was nice for the hot July days, the swimming was excellent and the boat house made it so we didn't have to carry floats and supplies back and forth from the house. Three of us have weight/knee issues and getting out of the water was a bit difficult, but the walk to and from the house wasn't bad. If it had steps or a slightly more angled ladder it would have been pure heaven for us older folks, of course we still loved it, we just couldn't hop in and out like the young ones. We highly reccomend this place.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Smith Mountain Lake?

The average price for a rental in Smith Mountain Lake is $489 per night. This rental is $15 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Budget Friendly Cottage Charm Wide Water Views w/ Wifi on Smith Mountain Lake. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Budget Friendly Cottage Charm Wide Water Views w/ Wifi on Smith Mountain Lake pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Budget Friendly Cottage Charm Wide Water Views w/ Wifi on Smith Mountain Lake?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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Budget Friendly Cottage Charm Wide Water Views w/ Wifi on Smith Mountain Lake

House in Smith Mountain Lake, VA

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Smith Mountain Lake, VA

Nearby attractions

Budget Friendly Cottage Charm Wide Water Views w/ Wifi on Smith Mountain Lake

House in Smith Mountain Lake, VA

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Smith Mountain Lake, VA

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Smith Mountain Lake?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Budget Friendly Cottage Charm Wide Water Views w/ Wifi on Smith Mountain Lake pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Budget Friendly Cottage Charm Wide Water Views w/ Wifi on Smith Mountain Lake?

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