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HICKORY COTTAGE - Lake front with wide water and mountain views

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, foosball, table tennis
Smart TV, fireplace, foosball, table tennis

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • 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.

HICKORY COTTAGE - Lake front with wide water and mountain views

Upon arrival at Hickory Cottage, guests are immediately welcomed by incredible wide-water and mountain views.

The main level of this charming home boasts a fabulous great room with high beamed ceilings, a dining area, and well-equipped kitchen with additional bar seating. A full bathroom and bedroom and bonus room make this floor complete. A huge screened-in porch with a gas grill, a hammock, and ample seating encompassess both the sides and back of the home and provides a fabulous space to soak in the wide water lake view.

The lower level offers three more bedrooms, full bath and laundry room. The family room includes tv sitting area, foosball, and a ping pong table. Walk out from the family room to the covered porch with extra seating. The outdoor shower with private changing area is a dream on a hot summer day! There is a gentle path leading to a private dock where you will find a corn hole set and floats to enjoy in the water. The partially covered dock provides space to tie a boat and plenty of room for the family to swim, fish, kayak, and enjoy Smith Mountain Lake.

Exterior Security Camera. No Pets. No Events other than family gatherings.
Special loyalty discounts may be available for Active/Retired Military, Law Enforcement, Teachers and Clergy.

Property manager

Gary Blankenship

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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 not allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Moneta, VA

What's nearby

  • Smith Mountain Lake - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Hickory Hill Vineyards - 9 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina - 10 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 29 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Smith Mountain Lake Community Park - 46 min drive - 37.7 km

Getting around

  • Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪White House Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Jake's Place - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Napoli Cowboy - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Vinny's Italian Grill & Pizzeria - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is HICKORY COTTAGE - Lake front with wide water and mountain views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at HICKORY COTTAGE - Lake front with wide water and mountain views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at HICKORY COTTAGE - Lake front with wide water and mountain views?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is HICKORY COTTAGE - Lake front with wide water and mountain views located?

This family-friendly Moneta vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Smith Mountain Lake and Hickory Hill Vineyards. Bridgewater Plaza and Moneta Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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HICKORY COTTAGE - Lake front with wide water and mountain views Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

House and property was incredible. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10

Perfect trip. Loved the amenities. Well-equipped kitchen and dock shed. The porches were very relaxing and spacious. Great location, close enough to groceries, gas and restaurants while far away enough from hustle-bustle. Enjoyed the water and hiking. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

As always we had a wonderful time in the home and its wonderful lake view from the porch while in the rocking chairs. All the home amenities make it incredibly comfortable and a relaxing stay. Cant wait until next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

My wife and I have stayed at a number of houses on SML over the years and Hickory Cottage was by far the best. Gary (the owner) checked in with me after I booked, before we checked in, during the stay, and again afterwards. Couldn't have been a nicer guy. It's clear that he and his wife take great care of this place - it's well stocked and has everything you could ask for, but has the charm of a place that's clearly their well-loved second home (we've all stayed at places that were generic and clearly just bought/maintained as rentals). The kitchen is exceedingly well stocked, there are puzzles and games in the living room, interesting books on the shelves, ping pong and foosball downstairs, rocking chairs and a hammock on the screened-in porch, and all of the kayaks, deck chairs, noodles and floats, etc., that you'd ever hope for to make for a lovely week at the lake. Incredibly comfortable beds (some sort of pillow top on them?). Oh, and beautiful open water views from the house! Overall, fantastic place and we look forward to staying there again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Pros: Great value for money Location Amenities Views Cons: You might not want to leave The hosts were very responsive both before, during, and after our stay. The property itself was located in a great area - secluded enough to give you some privacy, but accessible enough to make going to the store a quick drive (the nearest grocery store/shopping center was only about 10min away). The location on the lake was also nice - you have a nice peaceful cove to explore, and are right off the main channel, only a couple minutes by boat away from some beautiful state parks and beaches. The house itself was immaculate when we arrived, and was large enough that our party of 10 (with 3 infants) never felt too crowded, while being small enough to be cozy. The fully screened-in upper level porch was a hit, providing plenty of seating, a nice hammock and couch, and breathtaking views of the mountain. All their pictures are accurate, except I don't think you can capture some of the great views fully on film. The kitchen was well stocked with cookware to cook some great meals in. There were plenty of amenities available, including kayaks, a fire pit, corn hole boards, and more, and all were in good condition. The porch had both a gas grill as well as a charcoal one built into the stonework on the side. I could write another 1500 characters about it, but overall I'd say if you're considering this property, stop considering and book it already - you won't regret it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Great rental. Great location. Best equipped VRBO rental we have ever stayed at. Great homeowner.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

6/10

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

We've been coming to the lake for the past 30 summers. Over the years, our family has grown, our children have married and have had own children. Now we are a group of 16 with 7 children under 9. This year we rented the Hickory Cottage and Hastings on Hickory right next door. What a great week. Both houses met our needs beautifully. We had a quiet house and a loud house. A solitary house and a group house. The flexibility to move back and forth as the needs changed made the week so enjoyable. Hickory Cottage is a comfortable, well-appointed home house. Walking in is like putting on your favorite fall sweater. Gary and Kimberly could not have been more gracious. They take care of their home themselves and were there to great us as we arrived. Super helpful as Gary pointed out the best place and position to tie up our boat and to find the vast assortment of water toys (kayaks, floats, jackets, etc.) The dock is covered so we did all our swimming and water play here so babies wouldn't be exposed to the HOT sun. Loved the stairs going into and out of the water. The view of the Lake is really special. We could see into the cove as well as the main channel. So beautiful in the morning and evening as the boat traffic quieted down. Getting on the lake in one of the kayaks in the early morning was magical. I would 100% recommend this house and would happily return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

The screened in porch is wonderful. In the northern portion of the lake so it’s easy to go North or South. Quiet neighborhood. Just bring your food and swimsuits!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

We had a wonderful time at the Hickory Cottage. We had 2 graduations at Liberty University. The drive was not bad and we had easy access to the Food Lion which was 5-10 mins away. It is also an easy drive to eating establishments on the water if you are so inclined. However, we did MOST of our eating/relaxing/celebrating at the Hickory Cottage. This property is very well maintained and has anything you might need in the kitchen. We were enjoyed eating both inside and on the screen porch. We were able to enjoy the water and making a fire! Very thankful for the hospitality of the homeowners! Highly recommend. Would love to go back for another visit!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10

We had a party of 10 = 6 adults and 4 children it was more than accommodating. This was probably one of the best stocked rentals I have ever had the pleasure to stay at. The house was fully stocked and then some & they also had Kayaks and a so many water toys at our disposal. Although the house was excellent and met all of our needs, we spent the majority of our time on the dock, swimming boating and just relaxing. So many places on this lake will have a ton of steps to get to the dock, not this one, it had a nice little walkway to the water, no stairs required. When we were not on the dock, we were usually enjoying the view from the screened in upper deck, which by the way was the best place to have a cup of morning coffee & watch the world come to life. If you are planning a trip to the lake I highly recommend this location. The owner was awesome and was very quick to respond to all of my questions. Thanks, Gary, for the use of your home, we enjoyed our trip and made some great memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023