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Lake front home with beach and boat access.

Lake front home with beach and boat access.

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Exterior
Newly renovated and fully stocked kitchen for all a chef needs!
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Overview of Lake front home with beach and boat access.

Reviews
4.8 out of 5 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6133 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Moneta, VA
  • Popular LocationSmith Mountain Lake1 min walk
  • Popular LocationBooker T. Washington National Monument29 min drive
  • Popular LocationSmith Mountain Lake State Park40 min drive
  • AirportRoanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)49 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Lake front home with beach and boat access.

Gibbs retreat is centrally located in the beautiful quiet wooded subdivision of Beechwood West at Smith Mt. Lake, making it close to shopping and activities. By water it is located at R 31 on the main channel of the Roanoke arm of the lake, less than 5 minutes by water to Hales Ford Bridge, Bridgewater Plaza and more. In just a 15 minutes drive you can access the main shopping areas of the lake, restaurants, gift shops, children activities, putt-putt golf. We are only 45 minutes from Roanoke and 55 to Lynchburg; making it easy to spend the day in either place. Gibbs Retreat is just as beautiful in the fall, winter and spring. We are surrounded by trees to enjoy the beautiful colors in fall and spring. Winter is a great time to visit and enjoy quiet time around the fireplace. SML offers a lot of fun festivals including Pirate Days the 3rd weekend in July, SML Antique and Classic Boat Festival in September, SML Home Tour in October, and Chili Festival in November. You will also find plenty of fireworks for 4th of July and events during December for Christmas . Winter would be a wonderful to spend time with family putting puzzles together, playing games, celebrating Thanksgiving or Christmas. Worried there will be no decorations for Christmas, no need I decorate the inside of the house for Christmas. Winter would also be a great time if you are an author and need a quite place to write, quilters or scrapbookers…..

Gibbs retreat is comfortable 3 bedroom wood frame house with an extra large den. The house comes with 2 lake front queen masters. One on the main level and one downstairs. There are 3 queen beds and 2 single beds available. Our newly renovated open design kitchen has a large island, new appliances and is complete with everything you need. The great room with a high beam ceiling hosts an extra-large dining table that looks right out to the lake. Our recently updated new wood floors complement our spectacular view. The outdoor deck complete with a security gate at the steps has a large table for outdoor dining, grill and seating to enjoy the view. We provide the propane for the gas grill at no extra charge. Use any floats we have in the garage. Our laundry is located in the guest bath on the main floor eliminating any trips downstairs. Bringing or renting a boat? Great! We have a covered dock with electricity. There is plenty of parking including a spot for your boat trailer. Parking on the street is prohibited. We offer boat launch at our neighborhood boat ramp, ask for details.

Upon your arrival you will find starter paper products - 2 rolls of toilet paper in the bathrooms, paper towels, sponge and trash bags to get you started for you week. We provide all the dish/dishwasher and hand soaps, kitchen towels, coffee filters, and salt/pepper. There is no smoking in the house! We do allow smoking anywhere outside, however, please dispose of cigarette butts properly and carefully. We are dog friendly and will allow one dog. Dogs are not allowed on any furniture. We ask you follow our dog rules which we will be provide to you.

Enjoy our cable and WiFi with Xfinity starting June 4, 2020, VCR/DVD and a stereo system. The basement has a game room with assorted VCR movies, library, board games, cards, poker chips and foosball table to keep the kids, big and small, occupied.
Keywords: Cottage, Lakefront, Cabin

Property manager

Betty Ann Allen

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Gibbs Retreats welcomes children!

Events

No events allowed
No parties!

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)
Only one dog. NO CATS

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in the house!
Children should always be accompanied at all times on property, decks and in and around the water.
Strip beds, place sheets and towels in the hall bathroom. Leave comforters and shams on bed.
Dog owners are responsible to clean up after their dogs including hair, accidents and waste. Dogs are not allowed on furniture.

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: No parties!
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Moneta

Located in Moneta, this holiday home is in the city centre 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 Mill Mountain Zoo. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Smith Mountain Lake - 1 min walk
  • Hickory Hill Vineyards - 25 min drive
  • Booker T. Washington National Monument - 29 min drive
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 40 min drive
  • Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital - 47 min drive

Getting around

  • Roanoke Station - 44 min drive
  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mango's Bar & Grill - 22 min drive
  • Edo Grill and Sushi - 20 min drive
  • Napoli Cowboy - 32 min drive
  • Wendy's - 27 min drive
  • Vinny's Italian Grill & Pizzeria - 21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake front home with beach and boat access. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Lake front home with beach and boat access.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake front home with beach and boat access.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake front home with beach and boat access. located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Smith Mountain Lake and 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Hickory Hill Vineyards. Smith Mountain Lake State Park and Booker T. Washington National Monument are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

4.8

Exceptional

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4.8/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

4.9/5

Communication

4.9/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One more weekend of summer!
My family decided to pretend it was summer vacation for one more weekend. Had a great stay at Gibb’s retreat. Really appreciated the close proximity of the boat ramp, and having a boat dock on property. Loved the location of the house near Bridgewater, and thought the house absolutely suited our needs. I imagine sitting on that back porch would be sublime in the fall!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Marie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heavenly
We loved sitting on the deck enjoying the lake views, the functionality of the kitchen and all the toys at the house!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Monica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded all expectations
This house was perfect to make our smith mountain lake vacation complete. Everyone from our 3 year- to the preteens, teen agers, adults, and even our dogs LOVED this location and home. We loved having two master bedrooms. The kids enjoyed a game room all to theirselves. We got quite the work out from the steps, and we enjoyed taking afternoon walks in the neighborhood seeing all the deer! The property managers were very responsive, and readily available to help with any problems. The only downfall was being in the open channel, the guys had trouble catching any fish, but besides that we LOVED this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

Roccie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
/Mr. Rocie L Lauria IV
Our stay was very nice at a beautiful home in an awesome area. The weather was great the wildlife were enjoyable and we had loads of fun on the lake. I can't forget 'the ice cream boat' either. Nice touch!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Betty Ann Allen

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My husband is a retired pilot and I manage my own business and use this house as a second home to entertain friends and our large family and grand kids.

Why they chose this property

Beechwood West is quiet, beautiful, friendly area located close to all the things you want to do while at the lake.

What makes this property unique

Gibbs Retreat is located approximately 1 1/2 miles by water and 10 miles by land to shopping and restaurants at Bridgewater Plaza.
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