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True Lakefront, Easy Water Access, Dock, Hot Tub, Sleeps 12

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An outdoor hot tub area with a brick wall and a view of the sky and trees.
A spacious living area with a sofa, coffee table, and chairs, a kitchen with modern appliances, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a view of a balcony.
A lakeside property with a dock, a covered boat house, and a large house with a porch.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large island with bar stools.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 122400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Penhook, VA
  • Place, Smith Mountain Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Smith Mountain Lake State Park
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Place, Center in the Square
    ‪60 min drive‬
  • Airport, Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
    ‪70 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Penhook

When you stay at this vacation home in Penhook, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Smith Mountain Lake and Lakeside Marina. .This family-friendly vacation home is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Lumpkins Marina and 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Palmer's Marina.
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What's nearby

  • Smith Mountain Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 51 min drive - 36.9 miles
  • Tanglewood Mall - 59 min drive - 50.4 miles
  • Mill Mountain Star - 59 min drive - 52.4 miles
  • Center in the Square - 60 min drive - 52.0 miles

Getting around

  • Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Napoli By The Lake - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪Mitchell's Restaurant - ‬51 min drive
  • ‪The Little Mule Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mexico Viejo - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Restaurant - ‬9 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.

True Lakefront, Easy Water Access, Dock, Hot Tub, Sleeps 12

Why do guests choose this place over the others?
Because it removes the doubt. True lakefront, not a technicality. A dock that gets you on the water fast. A hot tub that turns nights into memories. A home that is genuinely spotless, with king beds that feel like a reset button. If you want the lake experience to be the feature, not a gamble, this is it.

Welcome to Brenda, your true lakefront escape at Smith Mountain Lake, with a rare gentle walk to the dock. No steep terrain or stairs. No hauling coolers uphill. Just water, views, and ease from the moment you arrive.

This is the lake house guests walk into and say,
“Okay… this is even better than the pictures.”

Lakefront Living, Without the Hassle

• Private dock with easy, no-stairs access
• 3 kayaks + 6×20 ft Lily Pad
• Hot tub with lake views
• Fire pit for late-night stories
• Hammocks for slow afternoons

Morning coffee on the deck as fog lifts off the water.
Afternoons floating, paddling, fishing, or simply doing nothing at all.
Evenings under the stars, hot tub on, phones down.

Inside Brenda: Space to Gather. Space to Breathe.

• 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths
• King beds in every suite
• Two living areas + game space
• Dual fully equipped kitchens
• Smart TVs and fast Wi-Fi
• In-home laundry

No fighting for bathrooms.
No cramped sleeping arrangements.
No “this kitchen isn’t stocked” surprises.

Everything is clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully set up so you can settle in immediately.

Perfect For

• Multi-family lake trips
• Couples’ weekends
• Friends’ reunions
• Fall leaf weekends
• Football getaways
• Work-from-lake escapes

Brenda works because the layout works.
Everyone gets their own space, and everyone has somewhere to gather.

Why Guests Love Brenda

Guests consistently mention three things:

How spotless it is

How comfortable the beds are

How easy the lake access feels

It doesn’t feel like a rental.
It feels like a well-kept lake home you’re lucky enough to borrow.

House vibe: Clean. Comfortable. Confidently lakefront.
The kind of place you rebook before you leave.

Hot tub nights. Fire pit laughs. Dock mornings.
Brenda is ready when you are.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this vacation home include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

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

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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

True Lakefront, Easy Water Access, Dock, Hot Tub, Sleeps 12 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sally S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property. Location excellent. We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was beautiful and the covered porches were great for being outside but out of the sun. The house worked for us but would liked to have had a second refrigerator. The host was amazingly responsive and very accommodating!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sasikumar S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theresa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host and home. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property with great views. Perfect location for our stay at SML. Owner had great communication and Checkin and Checkout were very easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A group of friends and I stayed at Barbara for the weekend celebrating the new year. The accommodations were very comfortable and peaceful. The lake in January is really calm and enjoyable to watch. There were plenty of table games and board games to keep us busy. We went for a relaxing weekend and that’s exactly what we had. What a beautiful place on the water for the winter time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Great Stay

It was a great stay at the house. The house was just as nice as the pictures and descriptions noted. The home was clean and the location is great!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful location on the lake. Beds were very comfortable and the home was lovely. Lots of things for kids to do and places for adults to congregate. Loved the swinging chairs!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was exactly what our family needed to unwind and connect. It was wonderful for our older teenage son to have activities on site, while our college-aged daughter relaxed on the pier. My husband and I enjoyed the lake view. The kitchen was fully stocked to prepare all meals! We appreciated the clean and organized house. It made relaxing much easier.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Great place!

Our stay was wonderful. This is a beautiful property with tons of amenities. The host was nice and very responsive. I hope to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Irma E.

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

Wonderful

We really enjoyed our stay The house has it all
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Naomi F.

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

Adorable Lakehouse

Beautiful inside and out. Nice decks. Convenient to Country Club. Clean and great views. Super responsive, understanding, and accommodating host. Great stay for all!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Antoine T.

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

Spring Gateway

Stunning views, and very fun house well equipped! Great family memories
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine H.

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

Incredible weekend getaway

“Brenda” was the perfect lake house for a family weekend getaway. The house, the property, all of the amenities were exactly as described and so much more. All of the family members loved “Brenda.”
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

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

Perfect fishing getaway

Will revisit this property
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

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

This is a Wonderful place to relax and enjoy the Beautiful View of Smith Mountain Lake.

Very well equipped and clean home. Will come back next year!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wayne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake view! We've been coming to SML on Labor Day weekend since 1997. We've rented larger homes and a few smaller ones. This one checked the boxes...clean, close and easy walk to the dock, well appointed with all the amenities you could need, appears to have been recently updated. The host was great and easy to work with...even added some simple things that were unexpected extras.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rose Mary R.

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

Fantastic house.

This property is wonderful. The house was beautifully decorated. Fully equipped with all your necessities. Great view of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sammie

A Wonderful Relaxing Time, Lake Living!

Our accommodations were amazing, and the location has all you would want to relax and enjoy the lake, as well as first class accommodations on the inside - there is plenty of room to put your feet up, read, eat and watch the sunrise and sunset! An amazing experience all around!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an incredible family stay at this property. It has unbelievable views from the deck, the home was spacious and well thought out. Kids loved the games, ping pong, hot tub, fire pit for s’more’s or hanging out, kayaks, giant lily pad, etc. Home was clean and there were plenty of towels, the grill worked great, smart TVs’, dock for fishing or if you bring over a boat like we did, well stocked kitchen (even had a second kitchen in basement. Would highly recommend this home for anyone that would like to visit the lake, especially if you have a larger group. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

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

Great house and location

Stayed for 4 nights - there were 8 of us, 4 adults and 4 children under 12. Everyone had a great time, the house was beautiful, well furnished and stocked with necessities. Great location on the lake and we used the dock for our boat rental. If you’re looking for a place to stay for 8-10 people I wouldn’t hesitate for a second to book this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

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

Great family vacation!

We stayed for a week with 5 adults and 5 children 15-2 years old. The house was very clean and well equip. The beds were so comfy, the kitchen had everything we needed, the kids love the ping pong and foosball table. The owners provided lots of essentials and the water toys were amazing! This is our second time staying at Smith Mountain lake and this house was by far the best! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tara G.

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

We loved staying at Brenda!

We had a great stay at the property! The house was clean, updated and fully stocked - meeting all of our needs. Very conducive for a family with multiple aged children. The teenagers loved the downstairs area with the ping-pong table and Xbox. The cove where the house is located was perfect for swimming and floating with zero boat traffic. The host was friendly and easy to communicate with. We would definitely like to visit again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Lee

We have stayed at this home multiple times. The owners have thought of everything,no need to worry about will this home have everything we need they have that and more. The personal touch they give to each renter means so much. Thankyou for a great weekend!!!!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

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

Brenda

Came down and stayed with a few friends so I could go to settlement on a piece of property I recently purchased. The house was exactly as described and more. Going in November you can’t really do much on the lake, but it didn’t matter with everything provided at the house. We all had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023