This property is ideally situated near Bridgewater Marina in a quiet cove on SML. The house is beautiful and just as pictured in the listing. The Kayaks, ping pong table, arcade game and outdoor seating was great for entertaining people of all ages! The owner is extremely responsive and maintains the property very well.

Great location on a quiet cove. Home was very nice and clean. Plenty of spaces for everyone. We enjoyed the lake and hot tub. Host communication was excellent. This was our first VRBO, weren't sure what to expect. Would stay there again. Beware if trailering your own boat, the driveway is very tight. Would have liked a larger, or 2nd, refrigerator. Maybe a bigger trash can. Was a great week!

We've been vacationing at SML since 2006 and have experienced many different house rentals. While this one isn't our favorite so far, it did have quite a few plusses: The location of this house is outstanding! You are close to the Bridge and restaurants by car or by boat. But as an added bonus, there is undeveloped land to the left of the house. Early mornings were spent bird-watching from the kayaks. We identified over 20 large and small bird species from bald eagles and herons to hummingbirds and pewees. This house is at the end of a no-wake cove. We had no problems docking our boat. The house was fine for 7 adults. We loved the fire pit setup. The bunks are definitely for small children only! The bathrooms are spa-like but the owners haven't yet installed towel racks or hooks to hang your bath towels. The bedrooms are small but comfortable. The decor is lovely, but some of it just gets in your way. The dock is good for boating and swimming. We would have like more comfortable dock seating instead of bar stools. The swim ladders were a bit scary (not bolted to the dock) so we used the ladder off of our boat instead. We loved the kayaks.

Overall we loved our stay. The dock was great and an easier walk for my grandparents. Plenty of rooms for our full party. Bar chairs at the island in kitchen provided lots of extra seating though I would only let adults sit in it, they were too light for kids. Everything we needed to cook with was there and overall we had a great time.

Mostly positive Lake activities were a huge success Kitchen was great for a larger group Very clean and organized A lot of Parking Adequate bathrooms Quiet corner of lake was a positive Some negatives Step at lower level was a tripping hazard Window in bathroom on main level didn’t provide privacy when showering metal chairs where uncomfortable

We had the best week on the lake! The house was perfect for our large group of 16 ranging from 2 months-60. We ate all meals at home and had no problem with space and kitchen supplies. The home was big enough that we could enjoy time together but also separate the kids when we needed a break! We couldn’t have had a better experience with the host or their home. Highly recommended! We plan to visit again!

We absolutely loved our stay at the southern charm SML. It was right on the water, my team loved the ameneties, and we loved the location. It was close to grocery stores and downtown shops. Plenty of pots/pans/plates/dishes for a large group, and plenty of space to cook. Meredith was easy to communicate with during the ENTIRE process - from start to finish, and was super accommodating to my groups needs/as things changed. I only wish we had realized the twin beds were NOT meant for a college student - they were a bit tight. Plenty of couch space and we utilized the pullout couch. 10/10 recommend to a group or a family looking to reserve this location!

Due to the review process of VRBO, I am forced to write this review and will give my honest opinion. Happy to get our family and 83-year-old matriarch mother-in-law together for Thanksgiving. We all enjoyed the location on the lake. 18 people would be a stretch for this house in terms of bedrooms and the kitchen was not stocked that well for a Thanksgiving dinner for so many people. We had some issues with the stove and grill not working properly and it took us a few days to get the fireplace to light. The owners were helpful and responsive with the fireplace issue and we got by with the stove issue and lit the grill by hand. We had a wonderful time fishing and kayaking on the lake as the weather was unseasonable warm. The day after we checkout we received a message that we damaged the 5K Sea Grass rug and we were shunned for not knowing any better that furniture cannot be moved onto a rug of this stature. We are all professionals who work in different professions from the Government, CPA partner, Constuction, education and Wellness. None of us never knew this about a rug. Perhaps a rental notebook, a sign or just a quick note or text to warn us about this could have prevented us from moving a chair closer to the fireplace to get cozy and to see our puzzle better. We own an AirBB and would never spend 5K on a rug to furnish it. We truly apologize for any damage the chair caused to the rug, but we were not being irresponsible, we were just uninformed. Every single one of us would have done anything in our power to return the home in the same or in better condition as we found it.

This property is absolutely beautiful! The photos look just like the physical location. Both indoor and outdoor spaces are so accommodating to guests! Although I came in mid-November, my guests and I were able to utilize the hot tub, fire pit, and deck on the lake! There is ample space to entertain and enjoy spending quality time together. The only con I will share is the size of the twin beds. They slept very snug for adults, and some opted to sleep on the couches (ample space!). I think kids would love the twin-sized mattresses. Overall, I had super fast and easy communication with the owner and was grateful for their attentiveness. This house is absolutely lovely, with a few wineries less than 20 minutes away! Highly recommend

Beautiful property. Have booked it for future stay.

House was beautiful, clean and had everything you'd need. Outdoor had great access to the lake.

Recently renovated and great spot on the lake. Really enjoyed our time. Would definitely come back.

Cove and dock nice. Having a refrigerator on dock a plus. Cove is quiet and great for swimming.

This property was so beautiful. The home, property, and dock, looked like something out of a magazine. The home was super clean and very up to date. It looked newly remodeled... it pretty much felt like a brand new house. The furnishings and decorations were beautiful and in great shape. The walls and general condition was great! The inside and outside of the house are beautiful. The landscaping and dock area make a great first impression. The beds were very comfortable. The bath fixtures and bathrooms are also in great condition and beautiful. We were very pleased with the location and proximity to restaurants and grocery stores. The marina (Bridgewater) was super close and convenient. We rented a nice pontoon boat for the week and were able to dock it at this property along with our two jet skis. The outside porch areas were well furnished and in great shape. Each night our family of 10 gathered outside on the upper porch to eat dinner or on the lower porch to enjoy the beautiful fire pit and seating area. I can't say enough good things about the property and host. Scott and Meredith communicated great, were very responsive and friendly and made the checking in and out process so easy. They made us feel completely welcome. We have typically vacationed at Norris Lake in Tennessee but I think Smith Mountain Lake and this property are our new favorites. We will definitely return to this property!