Rother's retreat

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10260 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Union Hall, VA

Smith Mountain Lake1 min walk
Booker T. Washington National Monument41 min drive
Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)64 min drive
Smith Mountain Lake State Park70 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful Home on Fantastic Lot Flat to the water

This is a beautiful Lakefront Home that sleeps 10 comfortably. Lot is almost flat to the water with plenty of boat parking. Enjoy the peace-fullness of being on the quiet part of the lake but only 20 minutes to Bridgewater by boat and other amenities. Public boat ramp only 10 minutes away. House has all the bells and whistles including excellent WIFI. All TV's (4) are smart so you can access your Netflix/Prime/Hulu etc. Of course, Washer and Dryer and all the small kitchen appliances including regular coffee maker as well as Keurig. Laundry room also has a small commercial Ice-Maker. This machine produced up to 125 pounds of ice daily. What a relief to not worry about getting Ice for the coolers while on vacation. Home has 1 King bed, 3 Queens and a bunk room with 2 sets of twins.
Plenty of parking out front w/boat trailer parking on the street. We are absolutely pet/smoke free.

Property manager

Rick Rother

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Our home is 100% pet free.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

During the Summer Season (Memorial Day thru Labor Day) home is available for weekly rentals only.

Check-in is 3:00 pm Saturday - Check-out is 10:00 am the following Saturday. We are strictly pet/smoke free. No exceptions.

Please plan on bringing linens, towels and all paper products as we do not provide these items. We do provide pillow and spreads.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Union Hall

Located in Union Hall, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Smith Mountain Lake and Smith Mountain Lake State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Union Hall, VA

What's nearby

Smith Mountain Lake - 1 min walk
Booker T. Washington National Monument - 41 min drive
Hickory Hill Vineyards - 54 min drive
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital - 61 min drive
Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 70 min drive

Getting around

Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

Napoli Cowboy - 35 min drive
Mexico Viejo - 44 min drive
Mitchell's - 64 min drive
Lumpkins Marina - 27 min drive
Lumpkins Grill - 27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rother's retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rother's retreat ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rother's retreat ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rother's retreat located?

This family-friendly Union Hall holiday home is located on a lake, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Smith Mountain Lake, and within 20 mi (32 km) of The Zone and Gilly's Park. Leesville Lake and Harvester Performance Center are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kathi V.

21 Aug 2023

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

#3rd year at this house

we keep coming back to this house for several reasons. The owners take great pride in making it welcoming with decor, cleanliness and upgrades as needed. The kitchen has everything you need for cooking any type of meal. The grill is great and hooked up to a big propane tank so you don't run out. This year we brought 2 paddleboards and used the boat dock to get on and off. The professional ice maker and cooler at the dock ... We plan to come back everyyear for as long as they rent it.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

18 Aug 2023

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

Best VaCay

Rother’s Retreat is a great place. The location to the lake is perfect with a beautiful view. The house was very roomy and well equipped with all of the modern utilities needed for a perfect vacation. Rick Rother was very accommodating in planning our vacation. I can’t wait to book our trip for next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

KELLY M., SUFFOLK

1 July 2023

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

AMAZING LAKEVIEW HOME

Rother’s Retreat was better than expected! Our family enjoyed everything. The home’s decor is lake themed and very well kept. The dock was fantastic and on one particular day we spent the entire day on the dock and kayaked everyday. We played yard games on the flat green grassy backyard and enjoyed a cookout using the grill and ate dinner on the deck’s dinning table. We will definitely request to stay again! Thank you for allowing us to stay at your home! Bring hand soap, dish washer soap and dish soap, all paper products including toilet paper. Any spices and salt and pepper, anything you’ll need for your recipes. The home does provide a lot of pots and pans, dishes, and utensils. Minute Mart does sell groceries if you forget stuff.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

17 June 2023

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

Peaceful, quiet cove home

This home and cove is perfect for playing and relaxing. The home had everything we needed to make a great vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathi V.

2 Sept 2022

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

2nd Stay

This is our second time renting "Rothers Retreat" and I can't say enough good things about it. It has everything you could want or need for a vacation rental on SML. The kitchen is VERY well equipped which is important to our group because we cook almost all meals at home. The dock with built in cooler and professional ice maker in basement are wonderful. We kept not only beverages but perishable snacks in it. This year we brought two inflatable paddle boards and they were used daily in the large cove. I highly recommend this property!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Rick Rother

My wife and I have enjoyed Smith Mountain Lake for over 45 years. We visit often and never tire of the serenity of the lake in the mornings and the beautiful sunsets at night.

Why they chose this property

We started coming to the Lake in High School with our parents and when the opportunity arose we decided to purchase a second home here. We have enjoyed coming with our children and their friends and now that they are almost grown, we enjoy a little adult time here whenever possible.

What makes this property unique

What makes Rother's Retreat special is the fact that there is no commercial activity nearby. It is very quiet yet by boat only 15 minutes to the "other side" where shopping, restaurants etc., can be found.
The views from the dock are fabulous and there is plenty of room for the whole crowd. The dock features wired speakers so bring your phone or Ipod to listen to your favorite tunes.
The floating dock features room for 2-3 boats plus room for PWC's. A public boat launch is only 10 minutes away by car.