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Herons Rest - Lakefront home with dock, pool table, & hot tub - dogs OK

Gaze at serene lake views from your private deck or snuggle up by the fire with loved ones. Enjoy endless relaxation with every comfort.

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Outdoor spa tub
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Game room
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8234 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • 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.

Herons Rest - Lakefront home with dock, pool table, & hot tub - dogs OK

Herons Rest

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Prepare to kick back and relax at this incredible Peaks-of-Otter stone cottage, located on the beautiful shores of Smith Mountain Lake. Truly unique and charming, the house has decks on two levels offering stunning views of the lake. You'll love the private dock with deep water and a floater for all of your water activities.

Surrounded by huge trees for privacy and shade, the property gently slopes across over two acres, with a large fenced yard for guests with dogs. Each oversized room overlooks the lake, as do all the decks and porches as well. Unwind in an Adirondack chair or relax in the hammock as you gaze out over the calm waters of the lake. Relax in the hot tub at night with the stars to guide you and the lake waters to calm you.

Inside, you’ll find granite countertops and wood floors. Two bay windows and large sliding glass doors offer an unobstructed view of the lake from the main level. A modern kitchen features top-of-the-line appliances (including a dishwasher). For those visiting in cooler weather, the house features a gas fireplace in the living room. Each bedroom has its own TV in addition to the TV in the family room. A pool table provides hours of fun for the whole group.

THINGS TO KNOW
Max occupancy is eight people over the age of two years old (county and state law).
There is no use of the boat lift or slip. Bring your own boat fenders and life vests.
This property is managed by Vacasa Virginia LLC.
Dock Details: Limit 1 boat can be docked during stay.
Electrical outlets
BOAT LIFTS ARE 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. 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: Limit 1 boat can be docked during stay.
Electrical outlets
BOAT LIFTS ARE NOT FOR GUEST USE.

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 manager

Vacasa of Virginia

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Foosball table

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • 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.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming 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: 2522 sq ft (234 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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

Pets

Pets 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

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

Property is also known as

92915

About the neighborhood

Map
Moneta, VA

What's nearby

  • Smith Mountain Lake - 1 min walk
  • Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina - 11 min walk
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 16 min drive
  • Hickory Hill Vineyards - 19 min drive
  • Smith Mountain Lake Community Park - 45 min drive

Getting around

  • Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪White House Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jake's Place - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Vinny's Italian Grill & Pizzeria - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Mitchell's - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Herons Rest - Lakefront home with dock, pool table, & hot tub - dogs OK pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Herons Rest - Lakefront home with dock, pool table, & hot tub - dogs OK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Herons Rest - Lakefront home with dock, pool table, & hot tub - dogs OK?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Herons Rest - Lakefront home with dock, pool table, & hot tub - dogs OK located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Smith Mountain Lake and Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina. Smith Mountain Lake State Park and Lake Haven Marina are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Herons Rest - Lakefront home with dock, pool table, & hot tub - dogs OK Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Caiti B.

Perfect getaway retreat
We enjoyed our stay at Herons rest. It is an older home but it is charming and cozy. We loved sitting on the deck soaking up the views and the hot tub was a bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heron’s Rest- Great Place
The property was clean, well equipped, comfortable inside and out, and very private, A perfect vacation rental for all age groups. Highly recommend staying at this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Debra N.

Herons Rest
The fenced yard was wonderful along with the beautiful dock. We loved our stay!

10/10 Excellent

kathy h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the layout of this home.
Great fenced yard for the dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

Fall Getaway
The house is conveniently located with easy access to the State Park for hikes with our dogs and has a great fenced in area for the dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay by Smith Mountain Lake
Nice property, ready for a family visit. Stunning views on the lake. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation spot
The house was great as was the location. Kids enjoyed the pool and foosball. Even though we went in the winter, we loved relaxing in the hot tub and gathering around the fire pit. The owner/management company was super responsive - texting back right away, answering questions and just generally very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Left happy
Location was beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

James H.

Wonderful home on Smith Mountain Lake
The deck overlooking the lake and the dock area were fantastic. Kitchen well-equipped with dishes, utensils, cookware, spices, etc. Beds were comfortable and indoor amenities including TV's, pool table and foosball table as well as modern washer and dryer were good for our traveling party.

10/10 Excellent

Diana U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Place
Peaceful and private. Pretty location. House is nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Katie V.

Great location!
House was perfect for our spring break getaway. Clean, neat, comfortable. Kids loved the canoe and dock for (cold!) spring swimming. Great area for the dogs to run around safely. Great view over the lake for sunsets and star gazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Abby Q.

Herons nest
We loves this property, we had young children and dogs and it was absolutely perfect. Fenced in yard and a gated deck that we could let everyone roam freely. The beach was great with kids, it could use a little raking but overall very usable fun area. Beautiful views! Perfect for our weekend getaway
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Great house on the lake. The layout was perfect for family. We all had privacy and quiet at night, but great family spaces during the day. We took our dog with us and he really enjoyed the fenced portion of the yard (we did too, that amenity is hard to come by). Highly recommended and we are already planning a time to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meagan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place on the lake
We had a wonderful stay. The boys enjoyed learning about bass fishing from Billy Kohls. Great hikes nearby. Hot tub was fantastic after the cold days. Wonderful fenced in backyard for our pups. Lots of games for rainy day, just wish there would have been pool stick chalk so my husband could’ve taught my son pool table shots. Excellent location! We would stay here again
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home and location
This was our second family trip to SML. This location was better than the first. Close to Moneta (10min) and closer drive for us from home, fenced in yard was nice for our dog and the kids really enjoyed the pool table. Lots of space and the beds were awesome. We're going to try and get this place next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sherman H.

What a comfortable stay!!
We had such a nice week at Heron’Rest. The only thing I would suggest, please inform that the master is up a small flight of stairs. We had my 95 year old mother with us. She handled it, but it could have been a problem. Otherwise, well equipped, spotlessly clean, a beautiful property, and even a fenced in yard for our fur babies!

10/10 Excellent

Kitty N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
45th anniversary
We wanted to find a nice place to get away for our 45th anniversary and we found it at the Heron at Smith Mountain Lake. The house had a lot to keep us busy and never bored. Had to make one call after all the rain and they had someone there within 25 minutes. The house was cozy and so open, bed was really comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Lake Retreat
We loved staying at Heron's Rest! We are a family of 7 adults plus 1 dog, and everyone had a blast. The house was just right for us and everything was clean and in good working order. The walk to/from the lake and the house is a bit steep, but it's not a problem as long as you are in reasonably good shape. The dock was one of our favorite places, as there are plenty of chairs and a canoe to enjoy. We also used it for docking a jet ski and pontoon boat that we rented, as well as for launching ourselves into our inflatables and doing some leisurely floating around. We also took advantage of the fire pit to roast marshmallows and make s'mores. We only wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas H., Roanoke, Va

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
It was fine, except hot tub barely functioned.
Beds: check! Quiet: check! Hot tub: Maybe working 30%. ☹️. But that seems to be normal. The last few places my wife and I have been, the website says hit tub, but each time the tub is barely functioning. Sad. We won’t get tricked again by VRBO.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

Great place to stay
This is our families second stay at herons rest. We really enjoy the privacy while still being so close to everything. We had a great time fishing for striper with captain Bert and an airplane tour of the lake. The fenced in backyard is great for the pup.
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10/10 Excellent

Pat B.

We are coming back.
Well furnished, fenced backyard, covered dock with chairs and tubes.
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10/10 Excellent

Brandon M.

Like Home Away From Home
Amazing View Amazing Family Oriented Home couldn’t ask for more AAA+++
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
fenced in yard
Loved the fenced in yard for our dogs Grandson lived on the dock -Perfect cove for swimming. Also great area for kayaking. Overall nice house- lots of dishes!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Beautiful home and dog friendly! Great for a fall getaway!
The house is better than in the photos! It is immaculate inside, with comfortable furniture and a cabin vibe. The main deck railing seems new, and the deck has a gate to the driveway so you can keep your dogs and kids contained. The deck steps lead down to the fenced in yard. We read a review from a few years ago that mentioned a hole in the fence. We have small dogs that can wiggle out of any hole, so we looked carefully but the fence was totally secure and seemed new. We are so appreciative of vacation rentals that allow pets, so thank you to the owners! The view is gorgeous, the gas fireplace is a great touch, the hot tub is wonderful, and the leaves surrounding the house are a myriad of colors. It was a perfect fall weekend!