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Heron Point - Amazing Lakefront Property with Breathtaking Water Views

Heron Point - Amazing Lakefront Property with Breathtaking Water Views

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Sunset View from Great Room
Aerial view showing both docks (three red lines indicate Heron Point borders)
Firepit Area with Panoramic Water Views
Heron Point
Pool, Shuffleboard and Foosball Tables in Game Room

Overview of Heron Point - Amazing Lakefront Property with Breathtaking Water Views

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
8 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 16465 sq m

Popular amenities

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  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Map
Huddleston, VA
  • Popular LocationSmith Mountain Lake1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSmith Mountain Lake State Park17 min drive
  • Popular LocationHickory Hill Vineyards24 min drive
  • AirportLynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional)56 min drive

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 8

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Heron Point - Amazing Lakefront Property with Breathtaking Water Views

Welcome to Heron Point

Heron Point was designed from the ground up to be the best vacation rental on Smith Mountain Lake in terms of luxury, entertainment and architectural beauty. With a timber frame structure created by the artisans of Floyd, VA and carpentry by the German Baptist craftsmen of Rocky Mount, this home is destined to be a Smith Mountain Lake landmark.

Heron Point is a rare flat, three acre peninsula with a timber frame lodge home in a park-like setting and commands sweeping 180+ degree water views. Standing on the front deck, you won't be able to see where the water ends on either side. The shoreline is over 600 feet long and faces west so be prepared for some amazing sunsets over the lake. The house was built for large groups and boasts several large seating areas where everyone can congregate and socialize, including the great room, front deck, home theater and dock.

New for 2023
- New landscaping across property
- Each bedroom now has a Roku-enabled TV for a total of 12 TVs throughout the property

Docks & Waterfront

Of course, it wouldn't be a perfect lake vacation without great waterfront amenities. The property has two docks, one main dock and one pier at opposite sides of the peninsula. The main dock is where the action is, with a floater attached to a larger fixed portion along with plenty of seating and table space for your group. It also features a roll-up bar area for entertaining, with a full-sized 14.3 cu ft top freezer fridge inside as well as several GFCI electrical outlets for charging devices (or maybe hooking up a drink blender). Ceiling fans are provided to keep you cool as you relax and enjoy the waterside views.

The floater provides an awesome swimming platform and with built-in bumpers on two sides is also a great place to tie up water craft. Three canoes and four kayaks are provided for renter use.

Although the house is on a peninsula, the main dock is located within a cove and protected from the direct flow of water traffic allowing for stress free swimming and floating. Directly alongside the main dock is a sandy beach area for the kids. Given its location off Craddock and Hatcher Creeks, expect clear water and access to some great marinas and waterfront restaurants.


Nighttime Entertainment

Because the sun must set at some point, we've included an unparalleled array of nighttime activities. The centerpiece is Heron Point Theater. This custom-built premium home theater boasts a 120-inch screen and three rows of tiered seating on luxury leather chairs. The two front rows feature ten powered reclining chairs with lighted cup holders and removable tray tables. The bar seating on the back row allows for more casual viewing, maybe while enjoying a tray of snacks. An assortment of over 60 Blu-ray movies is provided along with many streaming options. The premium sound system, DLP HD projector and customizable colored lighting will blow you away.

Just outside of the theater is a snack bar with a wet sink, microwave, drink blender, dedicated 25 pound Whirlpool Gold ice maker, beverage/wine cooler and a Fisher Paykel drawer dishwasher.

The Heron Point Game Room sports two TVs, each connected to a PlayStation 5 and XBox Series X, along with an exciting selection of video games. Also featured is a premium Foosball table, shuffleboard table and Mahogany/Slate pool table. In addition there is a video game cocktail table with classics such as Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Space Invaders and over 1000 others. For music while you're playing, the room has an Alexa-enabled jukebox with color changing lights. Seating includes six bar stools and three bean bag chairs. So be prepared for fun!

Sleeping Accommodations

5,000 square feet of living space is designed to maximize its usability and your comfort. The house has a sleeping capacity of 16 people and has numerous sleeping configurations depending on the makeup of your party. Two of the rooms can either be used as common areas by day and bedrooms by night (or common areas full time, your choice!). On the lower floor there are two bunk rooms with two twin over full bunk beds each (4 twin + 4 full total), perfect for the younger people in your group or if you just need sleeping space. The lower floor also has a corner suite with lake views from both sides and both a shower and Jacuzzi tub. The suite also has access to a private patio area with two Adirondack chairs.

The main floor provides step free access from the driveway to both a king bedroom suite and queen Murphy bed room. These two rooms have direct access to a large luxury handicap accessible bathroom, including a curb free shower with grab bar and two roll under sinks. The bathroom also has a two person Jacuzzi tub looking out over the lake and has water jets, air jets and Chroma therapy lighting. The doors to the bathroom can be configured to allow for either the king bedroom or the Murphy bed room to be used as a suite or for the two to share the bathroom between them.

The two suites on the upper level have queen beds positioned under and between two skylights. You can lie in bed and look up at the stars! These bedrooms also have amazing water views from the skylights and the other large windows. The upper level also has a central bedroom with three twin built-in beds. By use of a four pocket door set this room can be fully enclosed. While lounging in the loft beds the glass railings allow you to take in the views from the lake. One of the suite bathrooms can be shared with the loft bedroom if desired by leaving open the outer of the two doors to the suite bedroom.

Throughout the home, hotel style bathrooms and luxury rain shower heads show that this is no ordinary rental accommodation.

Other Features

Yet another unique feature of this property is that it has its own boat ramp so no need to pay additional boat ramp fees! Please note that it is a gravel ramp with a gentle slope and if you need a more substantial boat ramp, there is a marina a 5 min drive away.

Also, don't spoil the surprise for the kids but the house has a secret small playroom hidden behind a bookcase! We've been happy to receive many compliments on this unique feature.

Kitchen Details
- Range with double oven
- Two sinks, one large farmhouse style sink and one bar/prep sink
- Bar seating on the kitchen island
- French door refrigerator/freezer with dual ice makers

General
- Xfinity Gigabit internet
- Twenty seat dining in the open plan dining/great room area with lake views from large windows
- Two independent water heaters, serving east/west sides of the house
- Sleeping Areas: 8

Bathrooms: Five full and one half bath
Two washer/dryer sets total, located on lower and main levels
One propane gas grill (propane provided) and one charcoal grill are available for your use

Five refrigerators total, one full French door and one beverage fridge in kitchen, a full bottom freezer refrigerator behind kitchen, one beverage fridge in game room and one full top freezer fridge at dock

Buoy Marker: C3
Docking: Covered fixed portion plus floater

BEDDING INFO:
Lower Floor
- 1 Suite with King Bed
- 2 bunk rooms with 2 twin over full beds each (so 4 twin and 4 full beds total)

Main (Ground Floor)
- 1 Suite with King
- 1 Queen Murphy Bed in sitting area or 8th bedroom

Upper Floor
- 2 Suites with Queen Beds
- 1 Loft Room with 3x twin built-in beds

Towels and Linens
Bath towels and bed sheets will be provided for your stay.

Cancellation
Please see cancellation policy listed on the Vrbo website.

Cleaning fee of $300
We look forward to your visit to Heron Point!

Property manager

Rob Saunders
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Water view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed
Occupancy should not exceed 16 people

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Our property is 100% non-smoking
Please be respectful of neighbors. Noise ordinance
Fires; Fireworks; Firearms: Fires are only permitt
Travelers must have a conversation with the owner

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
Note from host: Occupancy should not exceed 16 people
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Huddleston

Located in Huddleston, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Smith Mountain Lake and Smith Mountain Lake State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider The Zone and A Goode View Alpaca Farm. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Huddleston, VA

What's nearby

  • Smith Mountain Lake - 1 min walk
  • Leesville Lake - 13 min drive
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 17 min drive
  • Hickory Hill Vineyards - 24 min drive
  • Liberty University - 55 min drive

Getting around

  • Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • White House Restaurant - 13 min drive
  • Mexico Viejo - 43 min drive
  • Mitchell's - 4 min drive
  • Lumpkins Marina - 50 min drive
  • The Dam Grill - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Heron Point - Amazing Lakefront Property with Breathtaking Water Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heron Point - Amazing Lakefront Property with Breathtaking Water Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heron Point - Amazing Lakefront Property with Breathtaking Water Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Heron Point - Amazing Lakefront Property with Breathtaking Water Views located?

This family-friendly Huddleston holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Smith Mountain Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Smith Mountain Lake State Park and Leesville Lake. Hickory Hill Vineyards is 11.7 mi (18.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just Perfect!
This was our 2nd time staying at this beautiful property for our office's leadership retreat. Everything about this house is amazing and I cannot say enough good things about it!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing family getaway
We had a wonderful weekend at this beautiful property. Every detail is thought out. We had amazing weather so were outside most of the time enjoying the lakefront setting. The provided kayaks and paddle boards were perfect for exploring. We enjoyed evening s'mores at the fire pit. The home had plenty of space for everyone. The little members of the group loved the secret playroom. Overall, an amazing home that provided the perfect setting for a relaxing weekend with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith and Donna A., Portsmouth, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Best Ever
I will never give away my secret VRBO that ie the very BEST.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ehsan I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience at Heron Point
The house is exactly as described and the owners/management have gone out of their way to ensure a good experience. Instructions for everything you need at the house are laid out clearly. All appliances and TVs work well and the kitchen is well stocked. Plenty of beds and bedrooms - as a party of 8 friends we could all stay in a separate space. The fire pit is excellent and it’s very nice to have the firewood provided. Views of the lake are beautiful, the game room is lots of fun, and the movie room makes for super enjoyable watching. Overall a great property and well worth a visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You won’t believe your eyes
If I might start out by saying, Heron Point is so beautiful!! The pictures of the house and all the amenities do it no justice for what you are about to view and enjoy for the duration of your stay. We cannot wait to come back next year!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

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