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Waterfront Cabin close to Bridgewater in the best cove with deep water at dock!

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A lake with a wooden dock and a gazebo.
A log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a patterned rug.
A rustic cabin with a stone exterior, wooden deck, and a covered porch.
A wooden bridge over a body of water with a dog walking on it.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black stove, a microwave, and a sink.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Moneta, VA
  • Place, Smith Mountain Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hickory Hill Vineyards
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Smith Mountain Lake State Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
    ‪59 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Moneta

With a stay at this cabin in Moneta (High Point), you'll be steps from Smith Mountain Lake and a 5-minute drive from Hickory Hill Vineyards. .This golf cabin is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Crystal Shores Marina and 5.6 mi (9 km) from Moneta Library.
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What's nearby

  • Smith Mountain Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hickory Hill Vineyards - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 18 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • Berglund Center - 49 min drive - 32.7 miles
  • Liberty University - 54 min drive - 45.0 miles

Getting around

  • Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mexico Viejo - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Drifter's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Jake's Place - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lake House Beanery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Waterfront Cabin close to Bridgewater in the best cove with deep water at dock!

Enjoy SML from our beautiful, authentic log cabin with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths, centrally located on the lake , situated on a wooded natural lot on the water, with a beautiful view of the main channel. The cabin was expertly crafted, built in the 1980s with vintage logs circa 1820. Though the structural material is ~ 200 years old, it has all the modern conveniences inside including central heat and air conditioning, beautiful wood floors and solid wood doors.

We have wifi and an HD TV with Blu Ray /DVD player and lots of movies, as well as books, plenty of games and a well stocked kitchen. Bring your swim suit and lots of sun block and take advantage of the huge, two level dock. Water depth at the dock is ~ 18+ feet at full pond. Quiet family friendly Cove is perfect for floating and playing in the water.Tie your boat or jet ski to the dock -- or make good use of the owners 3 kayaks, paddle boat and floating toys. Fish, play corn-hole (boards provided), or relax and read a book at the dock or on the big rear deck at the house. Grill like a boss? We gotcha covered. Feel like a hike? -- head over to SML State Park, only 7 miles away by car. Located in a quiet cove positioned just a couple hundred yards from the main channel (near R27), this is where you’ll find your R&R, with peace of mind knowing that you are still near all the conveniences you need – By car: Food Lion is 4 miles away and the Hales Ford Bridge is 7 miles. 40 minutes to Liberty University stadium and 1 hour 20 minutes to Lane Stadium in Blacksburg! It simply doesn’t get any better than Cabin Life on the Lake!

There is a convenient public boat launch located about 12 minutes away by car and 5 minutes by boat, at Bridgewater Marina..

Did we mention that there are two wineries within 2.4 miles (Hickory Hill Winery and Ramulose Ridge Winery)

An excursion worth mentioning only 44 miles from the cabin, about a 55 minutes drive, is McAfee Knob (at the top of Catawba Mountain), one of the most enjoyable and scenic day hikes on the Appalachian Trail – Highly Recommended!

We rent full weeks (Sun to Sun) in the summer; our cleaning service is set up for Sunday check out/in. If you wish to book something different, please send an inquiry and we can try to accommodate.

The cleaning fee includes linen service. Please bring your own beach towels for the dock and/or boat. Contact owner to discuss occupancy limits. The cabin is well suited for two families, putting all the kids in the bunk room!

Bedrooms: Clean bedsheets and bath towels are provided for the number of occupants registered. These will be found at the foot of each bed.

Bedroom 1 – main level Queen bed
Bedroom 2 – 2nd level Queen bed
Bedroom 3 – 2nd level Two bunk sets, each with a twin over a double.
Family room/Den Pull out queen sleeper sofa bed

Bathrooms:
1 Full bath – main level with shower
1 Full bath – 2nd level with tub/shower (tub is deep jetted)
1 Full bath (bonus bathroom) located in the basement (shower)

FAMILY PETS: A well behaved dog is allowed, but no other pets. The pet fee is $140 for the week. If you plan to bring your dog, please send us a description before booking. Your pet must be approved.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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

  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

More detailed check in and check out Instructions are in the hospitality notes that we sent to every guest.

Used sheets and towels need to be put inside the main bathroom on the first floor at the end of your stay. You can just pile them on the floor.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Note from host: Our Ins prohibits pets w history of biting/injury

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Only small family parties.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
Note from host: only small family parties.
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

This property does not have elevators

Waterfront Cabin close to Bridgewater in the best cove with deep water at dock! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great experience with this VRBO!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property Wonderful owners
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay! Reminiscent of On Golden Pond with more amenities. Extremely clean, quiet, and cozy! Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin.

We have been visiting SML for several years. This rental was one of the best. Thank you for letting us use your cabin.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cabin!

We fell in love with this cozy cabin! Our family had a great time and would definitely rent again. Owner was very accommodating and hospitable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Vacay

Our family of 6 enjoyed our week at the cabin on the lake. The cabin is charming and met all of our expectations. We especially enjoyed the 2 level dock/boathouse in the quiet cove and the easy access to the main lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!

We had a great week at this home. The owners were easy to work with. The home was clean and well equipped. It's located in a quiet cove with easy access to the Bridgewater area and grocery shopping.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Megan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had fun!

Pros Location, amenities, response time of owners, we really had a blast and had everything we needed Cons Have to make your own bed( this is sml normal though, apparently) loud raccoons on house/roof at night, broken tv speakers.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

J.L. N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin and Lake Life!

We had a wonderful time at the cabin. Listing description is accurate, but the experience was even better than we could’ve imagined. Great location @SML with grocery only 10 minute trip and easy boating to everything the lake has to offer. Swimming off the dock is fantastic, and we enjoyed the kayaks and paddle boat around the quiet cove. Grilling out on the deck and S’mores at the fire pit, hiking at the state park, and relaxing in the cozy, well-appointed cabin - love the rustic feel with all the modern amenities…we’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Labor Day Getaway

Nice trip! The cabin was comfortable and cute. Plenty of room for us all. The walk to the lake was fairly short and the wide steps help a lot when you have bad knees! The dock was lovely with the refrigerator, chairs and a swing. We enjoyed being able to bring our pet! The kitchen is well-stocked with cooking tools, pots, pans and we didn't want for a thing! Thank you to our host for being communicative and informative -
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maryann W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome property and location!

My family loved everything about this cabin. The cabin is very comfortable and equipped with everything you could need and the hosts have provided many extras including a well stocked kitchen, a hammock, corn hole boards, games, kayaks and paddle boat. The dock is a great addition that we were able to tie our boat to during our stay. The location on the lake is close to the main part of the lake but away from the busy boat traffic. The property is very wooded but has excellent path lighting to the dock and looks beautiful in the evening. The hosts where wonderful to work with and provided excellent communication throughout the entire renting process. We had the best time at SML and hope to return next summer to this same wonderful place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Cabin Stay

Truly an amazing getaway! Incredible stay in an authentic log cabin. The owners were fantastic to work with and very prompt on getting back to us with answers to our questions. The property is kept immaculate and is surrounded by trees that provide an incredible canopy of shade to help keep the cabin cool in the summer. An amazing double decker (docker?) with a neat bar area that allowed us to keep our drinks cold in the provided mini fridge. It also allowed us to store our life vests during our stay. We enjoyed the firepit during the evenings and made smores - which were a hit with our 2 grandsons. :) We loved having access to the paddle boat and 3 kayaks. And our 3 year old Golden Retriever loved the lake, as well. We couldn't keep her out of the water! :) The only thing that would have made the stay better was to have a boat so we could enjoy the entire lake. Next time, for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long Fall weekend

The location of this property was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Anne G.

Liked: Communication

Good and bad about this house

The dock and all it included was wonderful. The house was lacking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This log cabin is legit

The workmanship of the cabin is very nice. It was built in the 1980s with reclaimed logs that are well over 100 years old. Really cool, but also very comfortable. The AC worked great. Appliances (dishwasher and oven) were maybe from the 1980s, but amazingly, they worked very well. There were good, sharp knives. The grill was decent and there was extra propane. There was adequate dishes, glasses, pots/pans, and silverware. We used the big iron skillet every day. The listing is slightly confusing/off. The BR listed with 2 queens has only one bed. There was a mattress in one of the closets, so we used that. The den listed with sleep sofa is the main family room. Beds were comfortable. No TVs in the bedrooms, but we actually brought one with a FireTV. The internet is good, with close to 100mbps down. The 3rd bathroom is in the basement with a separate entry. Not ideal, but it is convenient to the dock. There is also laundry in the basement which we put to good use. There are a lot of supplies in the dock shed, including kayaks, paddles, life jackets, floaties, and a small fridge. There is also a full size fridge in the basement that we used for drinks. We had an issue with dock repairs occurring during our stay. The owner did communicate with us to make sure it was ok. The company doing the repairs was very flaky, but the owner did everything he could to get them to finish. Some funds were refunded make up for the trouble and ownership was very apologetic. Overall, this is a nice place, in a very nice cove, with good ownership. I would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful week at the lake

This was our first visit to SML. The house and property were just as advertised. We had a very relaxing week. The house had everything we needed for our stay, and the grocery store and restaurants were very easy to get to.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidi Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4 Generations

We had a wonderful time at the house. There was ample room for all of us and easy access to the lake and all amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Russell B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Lane Cabin

The cabin is very comfortable and has a lot of charm. The location on the lake is excellent, the quiet cove is great sitting and swimming. By car it is easy (for the lake area) to get to the grocery and other stores.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ro G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace and Quiet

We had a wonderful stay at the lake cabin. We found the kitchen to be well appointed and the beds comfortable. We rented a boat and were able to enjoy cruises and fishing on the lake. We also hiked in SML State Park, played cornhole and visited the wineries. Our kids even did the "Polar Plunge" in the 52F lake water. Something for everyone. I am happy to say, I am the undisputed cribbage champion of the the vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

We booked this as a last minute option to celebrate NYE/New Year. What a wonderful property. Clean, well laid out, all amenities as described. We enjoyed everything - especially the views from the 2nd floor dock. Campfire each night, hike each morning (at the nearby State Park) and lots of relaxing in between. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving 2021

This is a beautiful home in a great location. Super clean and everything was in excellent working condition. Very nicely furnished. Kitchen well stocked. Owners were very nice to work with; very friendly, responsive and accommodation. Overall - outstanding!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dora R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Lake

We enjoyed such a lovely stay as this unique home. I really appreciated the awesome communication from the owners . Their suggestions made our stay effortless. We felt right at home. I hope to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patti H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin in the woods

Thank you for sharing your cabin. We loved the authentic log structure.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relax by the lake!

Perfect house for our family vacation (two adults & three kids). The house is in a great location, very quiet and comfortable. Lots to do outdoors, we boated, fished, kayak'd and hiked. Easy check in / check out and good communication from owners. If you are visiting SML, this is a great place to stay!! Thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a great time

Everything was as advertised. We would rent this property again.