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Blackwater Castle w/ Private Pool, Arcade, Hot Tub

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 127087 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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Wirtz, VA
  • Place, Smith Mountain Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Berglund Center
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Salem Civic Center
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Airport, Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Wirtz

With a stay at this vacation home in Wirtz, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Smith Mountain Lake and Blue Ridge Marina. .This family-friendly vacation home is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Booker T. Washington National Monument and 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from Gills Creek Marina.

What's nearby

  • Smith Mountain Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 34 min drive - 25.7 miles
  • Berglund Center - 36 min drive - 27.7 miles
  • Valley View Mall - 40 min drive - 30.4 miles
  • Salem Civic Center - 51 min drive - 39.6 miles

Getting around

  • Roanoke Station - 37 min drive
  • Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Napoli Cowboy Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Magnum Point Marina - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Magnum Point Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 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.

Blackwater Castle w/ Private Pool, Arcade, Hot Tub

Spectacular private estate on 5.8 acres with 1,800' shoreline, surrounded by water on 3-sides. This 7,087 sq.ft. 3-story French Chateau castle with lake views from every room has large outside pool, 5 bedrooms, 5 1/2 bathrooms, inside hot tub, exercise room, wet bar, spectacular game rooms, library, smart TV in the living room and 1 more TV in the game room, and Wi-Fi. Everything in the house is custom made and unique. Linens, bath towels and beach towels provided. Check-in time is 4pm, check-out time is 10am.

The Castle is on a quiet cove with very minimal boat traffic allowing you to have an amazing experience and enjoy nature without the constant noise from the boats that zip around in the main part of the lake. Long private drive and staggering views from the entire back of the house overlooking the pool and lake. Private covered boat slip and 4 adult kayaks (singles) and 2 youth kayaks you can use. 800 feet of gravel road through the forest lead to this hidden gem on the lake.

Bottom floor:
-Large bedroom with queen size bed, pull out couch and and a private bathroom

-One small room with twin size bunk beds (sleeps two) with full bathroom next door

-Inside hot tub overlooking the lake

-Wet bar with full size refrigerator, large TV, pool table, ping pong table, shuffle board, air hockey, dome hockey, foosball, pac man, and chess table

-Large library

Main level:
-Huge master bedroom with king size bed, pull out queen size sofa, huge his/hers walk-in closets, double sink, glass shower, and large soaking tub overlooking the lake

-Spacious kitchen with open breakfast nook with amazing lake views (two large refrigerators, one with water and ice maker, microwave, toaster, Keurig coffee machine, a double oven, utensils, plates, cups, mugs, pots and pans, walk in pantry).

-Game closet with board games and some toys

-Dining room with high ceilings and a balcony overlooking the pool and the lake, large wooden table with 10 chairs, hutch and a china cabinet

-Huge living room with high ceilings, 75" smart TV, DirecTV, blue ray DVD player and WiFi internet

-Laundry room with washer, dryer and a sink

-Attached 3 car garage and plenty of parking on premises

Top floor:
-One large bedroom with queen size bed, walk-in closet, lake view, and a private bathroom

-One large bedroom with queen size bed, pull out queen sofa and a private bathroom

Pool Area:
-Large pool - the pool is seasonal and does not have a heater and will close down in the colder months. If you are unsure if the pool will be open during your stay please inquire with us

-Above ground firepit

-BBQ

-Lounge chairs

-Two outdoor dining tables with umbrella and 6 seats each

-There is an accessible dock, however there is not a boat ramp to load/unload boats into/out of the water at the lake so if you are bringing boats or jet ski's you will need to find a nearby ramp. The nearest location is Scruggs #8 boat ramp, 11mi from the Castle. 1755 Dudley Amos Rd, Moneta, VA 24121. There may be hours of operation and fees associated to park at this location. Also, the electricity company (AEP) will drain water to generate electricity at the dam which may lower the water level. We are not responsible for the water level of the lake or the cleanliness or debris in the lake.

-No additional guests as we must adhere to the county occupancy limits and the house will not accommodate more than the listed maximum guests, so no parties or events allowed.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool 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.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a hot tub and a fitness center. Additional amenities 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
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 7,087 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
All tv/entertainment remotes are in their respected areas.
Kayaks and other lake items are put back into the boathouse.
Make sure all umbrellas are down and pool items are back in the brown containers outside the basement doors, all large floats can be on top of the brown containers.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property, arcade/games, pool table, etc caused by you or your party during your stay.
The trash truck comes every Wednesday morning. Please make sure your cars are out of the way so the truck has room to turn around in the driveway

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Blackwater Castle w/ Private Pool, Arcade, Hot Tub Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

lynn s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Three generations of family had a great time! Plenty to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family absolutely loved this property. It was so clean and well stocked with everything you needed, from the bathrooms to the kitchen.Kids are already asking to stay here again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

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

Trip 2

Great family fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Preston D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had fun, it was very unique
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie W.

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

Great Vacation

Our family had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith C.

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

Keith

This place was absolutely amazing. The owners were great with answering any questions I had. My friends and I will be back. Highly recommend this beautiful house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reena P.

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

Lovely family vacation in beautiful house!

We had a great family vacation at the castle - we loved that the bedrooms were spacious and many had en suite bathrooms, the pool was so clean and spending time in the pool with all the water toys provided was everyone’s favorite part of the trip! The arcade downstairs was super fun for all too. The lakefront at the house was a bit muddy when we went so we didn’t swim there but enjoyed the kayaks! The location is convenient to different places we wanted to go and we especially loved the smith mountain lake beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great weekend with family. Second time we have rented this property. The only negative was on Saturday night a water tanker dumped COLD water into the pool and it was freezing the next day so couldn’t use the pool much.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pete L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was nice! Host (Jamie) extremely responsive!! No TV’s in the bedrooms, thought that was going to be an issue- turned out to be great, since we all sat around and actually chatted etc!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

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

Great family vacation

Lovely house, unbelievable amenities and quiet location made for exactly what we were looking for in our first ever all family vacation. Loved the entire week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

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

Fun!

Our stay was a pleasure in every way!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen W.

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

Fabulous stay on the water

Beautiful home and location. So much to do, yet peaceful and private.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad A.

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

Great stay at the arcade castle

We bumped into this vrbo listing with pictures of an in-house arcade and knew we would be staying here. It was awesome. Truly a unique home on a beautiful property overlooking a quiet part of the lake. Lots to do. Jamie was fantastic when we had any questions and had great recommendations for where to go when we wanted to go out. Awesome trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

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

Fun stays!

We had a blast!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sue W.

Liked: Communication, listing accuracy
overall a nice location but property is overgrown, rotting at stairwell to lake and around land making it a safety issue. the interior is outdated and several of the games did not workotherwise it is a nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

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

An excellent time!

My friends and I stayed here for a long weekend and had a wonderful time. From the arcade to the fire pit to fishing on the dock there was something for everyone! Great communication from the hosts and overall we all had a wonderful time. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael P.

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

Long Weekend Stay

Amazing property! Beautiful home on SML that had everything and more for us to have fun and relax. Thank you to the owner, we appreciate all you have done to make Blackwater Castle an unforgettable experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie W.

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

Thanksgiving Get-a-way

Had a nice time with family and friends at the Castle. Kiddos thoroughly enjoyed game room and all the property had to offer. Would love to come back in season to do some fishing and boating.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S L.

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

Beautiful Castle!

The castle was well appointed, the pool arcade and the dock were a big hit! Jamie was always very communicative whenever we reached out to her.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham P.

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

Perry Family

Great house. Quiet location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie G.

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

Lake house

Perfect getaway and fun basement with huge arcade Area
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eva B.

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

Family Lake week

Excellant
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany K.

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

Amazing Weekend Vacation

Absolutely stunning river/lake front mansion with incredible sunken living room and insane arcade. This place is amazing. Already trying to figure out a plan/excuse to get back here ASAP.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

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

Fabulous

Everything was absolutely perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023