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Lovely lakefront home with private brand-new dock, game room, beach, boat access

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Lovely lakefront home with private brand-new dock, game room, beach, boat access

Life is Good

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Experience lakefront living at its finest at this lovely, dog and family-friendly home on Lake Anna! Life is Good is a two-story retreat, with lake views from every room, that truly lives up to its name! Featuring high ceilings, warm wood accents, and a spacious kitchen, guests will have all the comforts of home in a serene setting for fun and relaxation both inside and out! The basement game room is renovated and complete with a foosball table, pub table, Ping-Pong table, darts, and classic arcade games (Pac-Man, Galaga, DigDug, and more). The game room opens up to a screened porch that has also been renovated and features a sectional sofa and gas firepit, in addition to chairs and table seating. Here, wall-to-wall windows allow you to admire the sparkling waters of the lake, protected and shaded, without moving an inch from your vacation rental. You'll also have direct access to the private brand-new dock. During the warmer months get out on the lake, using the three stand-up paddleboards or the canoe! This ground-floor level also boasts two bedrooms (one being a bunk bedroom with a Bluetooth-enabled/colored LED light fixture the kids will love), a laundry room with a washer/dryer and full-size fridge, and a full bathroom with a tub/shower combo.

The main floor open-concept living room/dining room combination has spectacular lake views, high vaulted ceilings, and indoor dining. This area opens up to a terrific lakefront wrap-around deck with an outdoor dining area and a gas grill, perfect for dining alfresco. The ample, fully-equipped kitchen has all the appliances and utensils needed to whip up practically everything that comes to mind. The second level of this home also features two separate bedrooms and two full bathrooms (one en suite), both with lake views. Utilize the fast, reliable Xfinity high-speed internet for work or play. Smart TVs are located in the living room and game room with access to a streaming network, cable, and movie services.

Things to Know
Two out of four TVs are streaming capable. Guests must provide their own accounts.
This property is managed by Vacasa Virginia LLC.

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. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Dock details: Has cleats



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 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Virginia

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2502 sq ft (232 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

68979

About the neighborhood

Map
Mineral, VA

What's nearby

  • Lake Anna - 1 min walk
  • Hunters Landing - 4 min drive
  • Lake Anna State Park - 10 min drive
  • Lake Anna Winery - 20 min drive
  • North Anna Nuclear Information Center - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim's at Lake Anna - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Cove at Lake Anna - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chef Lee Chinese Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lake Anna Taphouse - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Coyote Hole Ciderworks - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely lakefront home with private brand-new dock, game room, beach, boat access pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely lakefront home with private brand-new dock, game room, beach, boat access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely lakefront home with private brand-new dock, game room, beach, boat access?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely lakefront home with private brand-new dock, game room, beach, boat access located?

This family-friendly Mineral vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Anna and Hunters Landing. Belmont Park is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

Lovely lakefront home with private brand-new dock, game room, beach, boat access Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family time
Clean bedrooms and bathrooms (just iron spots on sinks). Well stocked kitchen, good wifi, nice location, not many steps to the dock. A suggestion: please clean gutters, some deck is getting rotten where water runs down. Also sweep steps and decks once in a while, they get slippery with wet leaves. We had a wonderful, memorable time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tara P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Lake House; Some Issues
Pros first - We loved the decks, sitting outside, and the dock. The dock is brand new, big, and has deep enough water on one end for kids to jump and dive. We second the recommendation to bring a 10x10 tent to provide shade during the day. Paddleboards and canoe were great. Living space was large and open. Check in was easy, linens and bath towels were provided, and the house was clean. Cons - You absolutely cannot do laundry due to iron in the water. Laundry will be stained; in fact, our skin was actually stained orange within a few days from the showers. Bring your own water for coffee, drinking, etc… Several items in the house were not in good condition. Grill was broken and did not have grill cleaning equipment. Dartboard had no functional darts. Kitchen chairs and table were wobbly - we actually had tools and repaired them ourselves. Lighting above the table was very dim and we needed to use extension cords to move lamps in order to play games at night. Vacasa was notified about the grill and the iron in the water. We were told that the grill would be repaired on Day 2 but no one showed up all week. We actually repaired it ourselves. Vacasa was also notified mid-week about the iron changing the color of our skin. They told us that they knew about the problem, that it was “not harmful”, and that they “work on it in between guests”. I don’t believe it’s harmful, but it is disturbing that everyone’s feet and nails were stained orange for an unknown length of time. Vacasa’
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Julie S.

Relaxing Getaway
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jene H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Retirement / Mother's Day Celebration
This home has everything you could possibly need for a long weekend away, It is peaceful and has beautiful views. We spent the long weekend kayaking and canoeing. Evenings were spent around the large dining room table then relaxing on the dock,deck, or fire pit! The home is situated in a very quiet neighborhood with beautiful homes and gardens. We gave this a 5 rating however we wanted to rate it as a 4.5 due to the need for a through cleaning of the outside living areas, mostly the screened in porch. We did a light cleaning of the porch and were still able to enjoy the gas fireplace on the day the weather was questionable. We highly recommend the Life Is Good Lake House and would be happy to return for future getaways! Proximity to was a plus for us as we are from Maryland and our adult children reside in Richmond. PS - the dogs loved watching all the herons and one even paddle boarded for the first time!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Janet S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Our friends have been getting away once a year for the past 20 years and your home provided us with a relaxing and cozy home on the lake with beautiful views. There were some minor issues with breakers needing to be reset several times (primarily for the kitchen) and the breakers in the breaker box (behind the downstairs refrigerator) were not labeled. The ping pong paddles need replacing as well as light bulbs in the kitchen and bedrooms. The toilet paper holder in the upstairs bathroom is also in repair. We let the property manager know who quickly responded. The kitchen is in need of hand towels and pot holders. Plenty of plates, bowls, etc. None of these needs negatively impacted our stay. Overall, a very lovely home on the lake and we would definitely want to come back again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay S., Dover, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and perfect stay
We loved staying here. Great location and even though deck has issues they are working to address, it never stopped us from having a good time. We rented a boat for the week from Shipwreck rentals which was very close and just spent the perfect week with the whole family relaxing, swimming off the dock and off the boat, and enjoying the quiet through the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kristian R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location
Located on the quiet side of the lake which was nice. The property is a little dated, with some parts needing some work - bathrooms, drawers, dock. But overall we had a very pleasant experience - would highly recommend for the size, location, and ability to comfortably accommodate two families.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Dana D.

Lake Trip
Great location and I am sure hosts! Thx. Small ants in the kitchen and large carpenter ants in upstairs bathroom and bedroom/bed. Hairs on sheets under covers in lower bunk room. Cobwebs inside and out on decks and porches. Biggest issue is safety for kids and pets. Inside upper floor stair rails too wide. Even worse the upper deck rails are too wide. Neither would pass code today. This is really an issue that should be addressed unless restricting property to adults and no young children or pets. Minor, checking out instructions in house say leave linens and online they say try to start a load of laundry (which we have never heard of on a rental property). Great trip overall, comments are for improvement for future guests.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake house
Great location and living areas are great for group. Deck needs significant repair since a column has sunk. Outdoor furniture could be replaced and kitchen could use more utensils. Had to buy plastic spatula while we were there. Would def stay again but updates could make this place special.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nichole K.

Would definitely come back
The property is amazing and gorgeous. The only problem was lots of spiders and cobwebs but nothing terrible. We had lots of fun
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

shea r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Spring Break vacay
We had a great time at this property! We did a lot of fishing off the dock and on the boat. The house was very clean and comfortable! We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David P., Midlothian, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Work Hub
Working at the local nuclear plant with a crew. Way closer, more comfortable, than a hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Theresa M.

Lake Vaca
The view of the lake, swimming, fishing, house location was fabulous!! Use of the paddleboards and canoe were a huge plus. Lots of space to enjoy the view and loved playing horseshoes and had a fire going, which was wonderful. We did have a really good time, however there is definitely some attention needed at the property. There are a LOT of bugs both inside and immediately outside/screened porch (hole in screen and door doesn't stay closed) so pointless. We had an ant problem in the kitchen on counters and in a bathroom upstairs. Lots of large spiders in the house and cobwebs everywhere inside too. Some large dead bugs found in different bedrooms (not fun with small kids). Totally realize this is a house on a lake, but there hasn't been any cleaning or extermination done in a very long time. There needs to be a larger hot water tank- not enough for a large group to all quickly shower at all. The lights on the path from the house in front and back don't work and we couldn't use the large TV in the basement or in the bedrooms as no remotes. The fridge advertised in the storage room doesn't work and the lighting went out in the storage room and property management was contacted but never showed up to fix it...so couldn't really see to do laundry. The water needs treated to avoid staining and taste is not good so we had to purchase water for everything including coffee and the dogs. There are several outlets that don't work and lamps that don't work either or the ceiling fan/light in the living room. Things are dated- especially the carpeting.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

harry h.

Great Views on Lake Anna @ Life is Good
We had a great stay. Overall, great views and we enjoyed our stay. Having said that the house if showing some age. The property had an odor to the water and in the pipes. The water even stained the white towels. Might be the iron in the water or a septic tank issue. The hot water heater is small for 7 people and property can sleep up to 10. Camp showers and spacing out showers made it work. We were said to see the 2-person kayak had water in the air bladders when we arrived so we could not use it, but the floats and the dock were great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Sean C.

Fabulous view of the lake
Overall, a great stay. The view from the back porch/balcony is absolutely stunning. Our family enjoyed dinner outside watching the sunset. Also, the communication with the property manager was great, she was very responsive. However, the property could use some touch-up. Cleaning could be better, the basement (with 2 rooms and a large recreation room) smelled/felt damp, and parts of the property wasn't as clean as we hoped. Spider webs in corners of the house that can be easily removed during the cleaning process. Definitely recommend replacing the dishwasher, it was completely yellow inside, so we didn't use it. But overall, good stay - again the view was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maryellen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful April weekend
We had a very enjoyable weekend at Life is Good. The views are terrific. We loved the amenities especially the deck, paddle boards, kayak, fire put, arcade games and ping pong.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house has everything!
We were pleasantly surprised to see the kitchen has everything you need to cook and clean, the amenities are well maintained and they have thought of the little things a visitor might forget or need. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Wished we could have stayed longer
We had a great short trip. Kids loved the ping pong table, Pac Man, and darts. Very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022