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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball
Terrace/patio
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Moneta, VA
  • Smith Mountain Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Hickory Hill Vineyards
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About the area

Moneta

On lake.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Smith Mountain Lake and 9 miles (15 km) of Moneta Library. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Halesford Harbor Marina and Moneta Park.
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What's nearby

  • Smith Mountain Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Halesford Harbor Marina - 18 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Bridgewater Marina - 19 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Hickory Hill Vineyards - 23 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 38 min drive - 28.0 km

Getting around

  • Roanoke Station - 43 min drive
  • Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jake's Place - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Vinny's Italian Grill & Pizzeria - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Diamond Hill General Store - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fables & Feathers Winery - ‬19 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.

The Gate House - Lake Views and Private Cove

New to VRBO, but we have an established rental history with AirBnB! We are Superhosts and have 30+ five star reviews with Airbnb!

Welcome to The Gate House, a beautifully decorated lakefront 4 bdrm, 3 bath home on Smith Mountain Lake with easy access to a private waterfront and dock. You will enjoy spectacular views of the main channel from our quiet cove with plenty of deep water to park your boat as well as swim, kayak, or paddle board. Ten minute access to boat rentals, grocery store, and restaurants! Enjoy your time with family/friends with two levels of entertainment space; something for everyone!

The main level of the house has a fully stocked kitchen that will meet all of your cooking needs! There is seating for four at the island and seating for eight more at the dining table! Enjoy views of the water from almost every room of the entire house! The Main level also has a bedroom with a king bed, large closet, and a bathroom with shower and whirlpool tub. An additional full bathroom and queen bedroom are also on the main level. Enjoy a quiet cup of coffee on the private master bedroom deck or enjoy dinner with friends and family on the main upper deck with table and grill.

Downstairs, there is a large entertainment space with TV and video library. There is a ping pong table and foosball table and plenty of games, puzzles and toys for all ages! Another king bedroom is downstairs with an attached full bathroom as well as an additional queen bedroom. All downstairs bedrooms open to the large lower deck with comfortable chairs and a fire pit!

It is an easy walk from the deck to the dock. The dock is in deep water for your boat and also has a custom bar and large table! There are two single kayaks and a stand up paddle board for you to use during your stay and life jackets for all sizes! Our private cove makes swimming and enjoying the water easy and safe for everyone!

Please note:
- We do not provide linens and towels for this rental. You are welcome to bring your own or rent them from our rental company. Linen rental info given after booking and is easy and convenient!
- Fireplace in living room is not for renter’s use

Property manager

Kate Good

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking on decks or dock

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector 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 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

  • 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 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
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

The Gate House - Lake Views and Private Cove Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Randy N.

Liked: Cleanliness

2025 SPRING WOW TRIP

This is our WOW (Women of Wine) trips' 3rd time staying at The Gatehouse in about 8 or so years and the home is in as great condition as it was the very first time, which is rare! Such lovely, inviting, well stocked and comfortable relaxing conditions. The owners are very responsive and friendly. We have decided to make this our regular location for our spring outings!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Konrad W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good stay

We had a good time
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving Family Getaway

The Gate House is a terrific property. Beautiful lake views, lots of indoor and outdoor space, very well maintained. The kitchen supplies were great and, by far, the most extensive we’ve ever experienced with a rental. Our family of 8 had a wonderful Thanksgiving and thoroughly enjoyed the property and surrounding area.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

A weekend away

Wonderful house for a weekend away for longtime friends. Kitchen was well stocked, and the beds were all comfortable. The game room was a nice bonus. Enjoyed the lake views.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stormin N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Host

We had a wonderful time for the holidays the host was extremely responsive and communicative. The house and location are beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carole S.

Liked: Cleanliness

SML Hidden Gem

We had a great vacation at the Gate house. The pictures online are wonderful but when we arrived, the layout and the attention to detail was amazing. Beautiful home. The location was great and very private in the cove. I would recommend definitely having a boat ( we rented and many places to choose from) to explore the lake. Everyday was a new adventure and places to explore plus the weather gods were with us this past week. The dock is wonderful for hanging out and enjoying the evenings. Kitchen was very well stocked and made it a pleasure to cook meals. We all agreed we would definitely rent the Gate house again and had a memorable first visit to SML! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake Oasis

Very nice, spacious home with lots of amenities. Beautiful outdoor areas/decks/patios.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

n d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

Our small group had a really nice time and the cove/dock offered a lot of peace and quiet. The sunroom was a wonderful place to hang out. Perfect stay for all of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness

We want to come back

Everything was lovely.I felt like I was at a friend's house!The kitchen was nicely stocked.Thankyou for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022