On lake.You'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Smith Mountain Lake and 16 miles (25 km) of Moneta Park. Moneta Library and Virginia's Explore Park are within 16 miles (25 km).
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital - 32 min drive - 26.4 km
Tanglewood Mall - 35 min drive - 30.3 km
Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 51 min drive - 37.9 km
Getting around
Roanoke Station - 32 min drive
Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA) - 38 min drive
Restaurants
The Mill Iron Grill - 20 min drive
Jake's Place - 32 min drive
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 36 min drive
Vinny's Italian Grill & Pizzeria - 32 min drive
Diamond Hill General Store - 21 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Waterfront home with 3 bedrooms and free parking
Welcome to Sunset Cove! Relax with family & friends at this beautiful waterfront lake house on Smith Mountain Lake with breathtaking views and close to all major attractions. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, washer & dryer, back deck, patio, fire pit, free parking, sun deck near the water, wifi, tv, private dock, 2 kayaks, and life jackets. Bring your own boat, there is a private community boat slip/dock at the end of the road. Marinas, restaurants, boat rentals, state park very close by boat or car. We have one security camera on the front of the house facing the driveway and parking area. It will be on during your stay.
No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets 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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Waterfront home with 3 bedrooms and free parking Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Belinda M.
1 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family thanksgiving
Had a nice time went out there to have thanksgiving dinner it was very beautiful love the water nice and clean I would stay again
Belinda M.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Honoreé B.
18 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Lakeview with Plenty of Activities
I came here with my partner and friends to celebrate my birthday. The host, Ed, was accommodating and responded to messages promptly. We loved being right on the lake and enjoyed the firepit in the backyard. The house had plenty of games (card games, board games, video games). Ed told us about a nearby farm called Spring Valley, where we tried horseback riding. I highly recommend visiting that farm (over 600 acres and great pricing)!
The only thing that was offputting about our stay was the bath towels. They were white, but they all had some kind of pink stain on them. And the batteries in the TV remote were dead (thankfully, we had brought spares).
Other than that, it was a lovely stay.
Honoreé B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Audrey R., Mt Crawford
10 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
SML vacation
We thoroughly enjoyed this property.. very private and peaceful nature sounds.. the house was clean and adorable.. we cooked most of our meals and the fully stocked kitchen made it so nice! There was a lot of steps to get to the dock but honestly we loved it.. made for some great exercise while being on vacation. Would definitely book this place again!
Audrey R.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Michele D.
1 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wondrous Workout
Between kayaking the cove, swimming and the 128 stairs from the house to the lake we all definitely got a great workout!! The house was clean and comfortable but the neighborhood getting to the house was not well kept at all. Having to haul off our own trash was not a desirable feature but overall a good stay.
Michele D.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rick H.
14 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Very peaceful and welcoming!!
Great floor plan with this home. Great setting, walk down the steps wasnt as bad as it looked and the dock area was very peaceful once you got down to it. Thanks for opening your home!! We had a blast!
Rick H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Winter G.
30 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fun family Vacay!!!
My family and I had a great time here this week! The steps are NO JOKE but the views and water are fantastic!! It was great to have a gas grill and a campfire area on top of a well stocked kitchen. Everything was clean and well stocked. The AC is good and cold!! House is in a beautiful quiet and peaceful area. The best was watching the sunset on the first overlook deck, magical❤️
Winter G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lydia A.
6 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lake is so relaxing
There are a lot of steps to take to the lake but once you get there it’s worth it!
Place was very comfortable.
The dump to take the trash is a lil bit away , 20 min so make sure you plan on that.
We rented a boat from the Marina it was reasonable for the day and we had a beautiful day.
It’s quiet and peaceful
Lydia A.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Johanna P., Where do you live?
25 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
Cute bungalow by the lake, stocked with everything you need, wonderfully quiet neighborhood ( at Thanksgiving).
Johanna P.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sheila H.
10 Sep 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway
Check in was super easy. Property was clean and extremely well appointed. The view of the lake is amazing. The cove is well off the main channel which makes it excellent for family swim time down by the dock. But the main channel is easily accessible by jet ski or boat. A truly great place to stay!
Sheila H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Yvonne G.
5 Sep 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely get-away spot
Cozy, clean and well-stocked house sitting above a small cove on Smith Mountain Lake. It is quite out of the way of any conveniences so come well prepared as the closest stores and restaurants are about 20 minutes away.
We enjoyed the amenities which included many outdoor sitting areas, kayaks, games, puzzles, plenty of coffee and much of what you would have in your own home.
Ed explained clearly these amenities and expectations for check out.
Our only complaint is that we were expected to haul off our trash to the local dump after paying a cleaning fee. As a former, short-term rental host, I understand requiring a cleaning fee, but asking your guests to haul trash to the dump after paying that fee is excessive.
Yvonne G.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly M.
21 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding venue tasting weekend!
We loved our stay and time on Smith Mountain Lake! My daughter booked her wedding at Sierra Vista and we had a vendor tasting this weekend and our stay at Ed was perfect!
Kimberly M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Josh P.
11 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Hosts
The homeowner is the most responsive VRBO host I have ever rented from. The home itself seems very new. The kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed. Access to kayaks was also quite nice. We enjoyed the amazing views from the back deck and dock.
The stairs are a good workout for sure, but we got used to them.
Josh P.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
11 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed the Property with a variety of nice touches
This is a nice property on Smith Mountain Island Lake. The home was very clean and well-stocked with essentials we do not typically find with rentals (e.g., toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning products, bubble bath, Qtips, flossers, body wash, shampoo/conditioner). Kitchen was well-stocked as well with great pots and pans and other items (e.g., spices, oil). Throughout the cabin, there were other nice touches such as board games, word searches, blankets, recommendations of places to eat and shop, etc. We enjoyed the fire pit and really liked that there was a large stack of smaller sticks and wood to use. There are several spots to enjoy the beautiful view of the lake - a side area off the house with a grill and two chairs, a large deck off the house with a table for dining and high top chairs, platform as you walk down stairs to lake, and covered area near lake dock with a high top table.
Some observations - $200 for the cleaning fee seems too high. The stairs down to the lake are rather extensive (lots of steps). It was okay with us but may not work well for all. The housing in the neighborhood is mixed and is off a gravel road. This property was one of the nicer ones.