Holiday rentals with a kayak in Smith Mountain Lake

This home was very nice, and the private little beach was perfect for our little kids. Home was clean and we had a great time. Only thing I would want other guest to know is that if you plan on cooking your meals like we did, you want to bring a cutting board and peeling knife with you and maybe some mixing bowls and spices. We managed but I would have brought all that had I known. I would still highly recommend this home.

Had a great time here…it’s one of the nicer ones I’ve been to…felt like we were in a post card picture it was so beautiful with the river running through. The host was great too. Would definitely recommend this place.

Such a beautiful home right on the water! We went to the SML wine festival and the location of the home was perfect. Host was VERY responsive to any questions we had. I love that she provided coffee, hey it’s the little things! 😊 If we come back to SML I’ll definitely stay here again. Thanks for such a great weekend! Lara & Danny

Stephen's house was exactly what my family needed for a relaxing long weekend to be together. The house suited our needs extremely well with so many places to gather but also comfy spaces to curl up and read or take a nap. The deck overlooked the beautiful yard and view of the water with plenty of seating for all of us. The sunroom was enjoyable from morning til late at night, listening to the owls. The kitchen was well stocked and large enough for multiple cooks. My adult children enjoyed kayaking several times, especially since the house is tucked away from the main part of the lake, so we had very little water traffic. We only ventured out once to visit some wineries and pick up a pizza, preferring to just stay and enjoy the setting, although there was information about things to do in the area. This was our first of hopefully many visits to SML and I don't think we'll bother to search for a different house. We're already talking about our next time there!

The house is beautiful and was perfect for our group getaway. Everything looked like the pictures and the descriptions. Hosts very responsive! A few people were a little uneasy with a couple of houses/trailers coming down the road but felt safe inside the house.

Peaceful is the best way to describe this retreat. We had 3 generations of family along with our active dogs and everyone had a great New Year’s holiday. The home was well cared for and the setting was serene. Close enough to obtain all the necessary provisions but far enough away that for most of they stay everyone just hung out together. I would definitely recommend and hope to stay again.

I offered five stars. There were a few tiny things that need attention—which happens when one’s property is being handled with a management company and not the owner unfortunately. We prefer more personal stay, but chose this property because of location. We do not regret it at all!!! We did notify the management company and they were quick to respond. Beds are perfection. Pillows are perfection. The space and view are perfection. Lots of water toys. We rented a boat and jet ski from across the water for two days, so the dock was AMAZING!!!!! We spent most of our time on the water. Would stay again.

Great host. Very responsive. The place was extremely well maintained and very clean. Everything worked exactly as it should from the keyless entry to Internet access. The property is located .5 miles down a gravel road, which is rustic and dusty. The area is rustic as well. The price was a little high for a manufactured home but it was a holiday weekend.

We enjoyed a wonderful long weekend stay at the cabin. The surroundings are beautiful and had we been in the area to enjoy ‘lake life’ this cabin would be a perfect fit. We were in the area to visit some museums in Roanoke and usually stay in hotels, but our dogs tend to bark and that bothers the other guests. As the cabin is dog friendly, we were able to crate them for a little while, while we enjoyed our day. Our host provided plenty of towels for our use, though we were surprised that there were no washcloths provided. When I mentioned this to our host, she said they’d take that recommendation for future guests. I’d also suggest that a box of tissues would be a nice addition (fortunately we had one in the car). But this is nitpicking, really. Bottom line - it’s a beautiful cabin and the surroundings are the same. Any lake loving boater would be right at home. And our host was friendly and communicative.

The setting and views of the cabin were incredible; perfect for a relaxing vacation. Proximity to the lake was wonderful for us as we have two boys who were seemingly born with fishing poles! We were also thrilled with how easy it was to rent extra boats from Alicia. The cabin was very clean and comfortable. Alicia’s detailed instructions were so helpful. Finally, I was so grateful for how responsive and helpful Alicia was when we realized we had intended to book another night. She was so accommodating and then Airbnb was having technical difficulties with the change request and Alicia was so patient and helpful as we worked it out. It was hard to leave and we certainly hope to return!

We loved Firefly Cottage and can’t wait to go back again! It is so peaceful and cozy and had everything we needed. Sitting on the deck watching the boats and enjoying the beautiful view was a perfect way to relax! Highly recommend!

This was a beautiful get away! The house had everything we needed. The fenced in yard was perfect for our dogs. The Christmas decorations were such a nice touch! Definitely consider coming back in the summer to take advantage of the water activities!