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A Second Wind! Luxury Home with sliding board/diving board!!

A Second Wind! Luxury Home with sliding board/diving board!!

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Wide peaceful cove
Living area
Dining

Overview of A Second Wind! Luxury Home with sliding board/diving board!!

9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 8557 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Huddleston, VA
  • Popular LocationSmith Mountain Lake1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSmith Mountain Lake State Park14 min drive
  • Popular LocationLiberty University55 min drive
  • AirportLynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional)56 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Office 1

1 Queen Bed

Office 2

1 Queen Bed

Office 3

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

A Second Wind! Luxury Home with sliding board/diving board!!

Immediately after purchasing this home in early 2016 we initiated a large renovation including painting the entire home, new lighting, new appliances, increased square footage, new floors throughout the entire house, new decks, tree removal and landscaping.

If you are looking for an elite rental property on the most amazing lake anywhere on the east coast then you have found it!

Large 6000sq ft. luxurious home on a pancake flat lot merely steps from the water!, Over 330' of pristine waterfront on the crystal clear coveted waters of Craddock's Creek. No old lake house, no outdated home, no steep climb to the water, no eyesore views, no small docks, no muddy water, no lack of amenities--this property is the complete package!

House: 6000sq ft of freshly renovated home; 7 bedrooms 5 full baths, full kitchen upstairs and partial downstairs, multiple family rooms with large new HD TV's, fully stocked kitchen, and only a few feet away from your own massive dock with diving board and sliding board!

Waterfront: over 330' of waterfront on the crystal clear coveted waters of the conveniently located Craddock's Creek.

Docks: MASSIVE dock with unparalleled deck space! Multiple floating docks with a sliding board as well as a diving board. Most importantly, the dock is LITERALLY only a few steps from the home providing the best lake access anywhere!

Have kids?: No problem! So do we! You will not find a more kid friendly rental! Toy room provides toys so everyone enjoys their vacation more! Toys and games for kids of all ages (even grown kids at heart!) Grab one of our fishing rods and let your youngster catch his/her first fish! High chair provided. Take our kiddie pool down to the lake so all ages can enjoy the water! There is also a waterside swing set and sandbox!

Indoor entertainment: worried about rainy days? We have you covered! Game room with ping pong, foosball, poker tables, and pool table! Numerous flat screen HD TVs with DVD, Blue Ray, cable tv, Wi-Fi internet.

Outdoor entertainment: everything you need to enjoy magnificient SML and our beautiful property--canoe, kayak, paddleboat, stand up paddle board, horseshoes, cornhole set with bags, fishing rods, picnic table, dock chairs, noodles, floats and other water toys.

Grills: what is a stay at the lake without cooking out? We provide you with multiple grills (both gas and charcoal).

Fishing: interested in landing SML's legendary citation stripers? We have arrangements with some of the lake's premier striper guides just for you! Some have agreed to consider discounts and dockside pick up for our guests. Head out to reel in fish for fun, dinner, or even to mount on your wall! Some of the best fishing on the lake can even be done by boat or from our docks in the cove! Fishing rods provided.

Misc: owner's personal guide to enjoying your stay at SML--everything from the best skiing/wakeboarding coves to waterfront dining and restaurant reviews to wineries to tourist/vacation activities! The secrets to getting the most out of your vacation are all there! Complete with maps, brochures, and coupons! We are also fully available to you up to and throughout your stay to insure that you get the most out of your SML visit! We promise it will be a memorable stay!

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions! We will be happy to discuss our property with you and provide you with more photographs or whatever detailed information you desire.

We hope you will decide to stay at our home! We are completely confident that you will enjoy it every bit as much as we do and agree with us that there is no better all-around property for rent anywhere on smith mountain lake!

Please also check out our other properties, The Wind Family Estate--SML's premier, elite rental home VRBO#648334 and The Wind Family Compound VRBO#515831 and Best Dam View #1781662. Our properties are rented Sunday to Sunday in the summer weeks from the third week of June to Labor Day..


Please visit the following websites to learn more about SML!

1) This is a classic river boat which does dinner and sightseeing cruises. It docks only minutes by water or land from our property. You can also get gas at the marina.
2) This is the 'insider's guide' to SML. Full of great information about the lake and surrounding area which will help you enjoy your stay!

We apologize for any inconvenience but do not allow pets anywhere on the property at any time. If you are interested in boarding your pet locally during your stay at our home, you may contact either SML Animal Hospital or Windy Ridge Kennels.

For your safety, we have security Sytems at all of our homes which some homes inlaced outdoor security cameras.

Property manager

Ashley Wind
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed
There are additional fees for events/parties.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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: There are additional fees for events/parties.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system 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 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 A Goode View Alpaca Farm and The Zone. 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
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 14 min drive
  • Leesville Lake - 16 min drive
  • Liberty University - 55 min drive
  • Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital - 64 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • White House Restaurant - 10 min drive
  • Mexico Viejo - 40 min drive
  • Mitchell's - 13 min drive
  • Lumpkins Marina - 53 min drive
  • The Dam Grill - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Second Wind! Luxury Home with sliding board/diving board!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Second Wind! Luxury Home with sliding board/diving board!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Second Wind! Luxury Home with sliding board/diving board!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Second Wind! Luxury Home with sliding board/diving board!! 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 9.4 mi (15.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 41 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jacqueline T.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Luxury? Not at all!
Yes, it did have seven bedrooms and five bathrooms. It was listed as a "luxury property". Smith Mountain Lake was wonderful. The neighborhood was great. However, the house had mice and mouse poop everywhere (not evident until Tuesday as the mice got bolder). Ants trailing in and out of the fireplace. The property was soooo run down and poorly maintained. The bedding (especially pillows) old, flat and frankly worn out. The mattresses need to be replaced (putting a 1 inch foam pad on top is not the solution). The decks and particularly the dock needs to be replaced/repaired. The property may have been renewed and refreshed initially, however due to heavy use it requires more than a once in a lifetime investment. Everything is done as cheaply as possible. Even the hand soap in the bathrooms is watered down. The decor is terrible (old air freshener is not decoration!). No furniture matches. Property is in desperate need of power washing, window washing, spider web removal and repairs. VRBO this is NOT a "luxury" property and frankly is hurting your reputation. Total fee for ONE WEEK is over $10,000 and vastly overpriced for what you get!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

susan w.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Needs some TLC
We were a party of 12 adults each having different cleanliness requirements and expectations. Some of us have higher standards for cleanliness than others but all of us believed that this house needed some TLC , minor maintenance repairs, and an owner who demanded more of her cleaning crew or was more aware of the less than stellar cleaning job currently being done. Having said that, the house is a great home with big rooms for gathering and beautiful views from the home and from the outside decks and docks. A very peaceful environment. The rental binder was never found during our stay and so we had to contact the owner many times for answers to questions that would typically be in that binder. She did respond eventually but not as fast as my past experiences would indicate.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Alanah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Family lake weekend
we loved the large house, amenities, swimming off the dock and the paddle boats! We also loved having the second fridge downstairs for snacks/ drinks. We would absolutely book this house for another stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

jeff r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great time!
We had our family and extended family here for a week. The house and location were great. There were a few small issues, however none of those would cause us to not stay again in the future or not recommend it for others to stay. We had people from 55 to 2 and all had a good time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frances P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house....lots of room and fantastic dock
We had our family of 12 there for a week. The house was very spacious (lots of areas to hang out) and very well equipped. The dock was huge and the outdoor amenities (slide, diving board, swing set) were great for the kids. We had a wonderful time. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ashley Wind

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Our family called SML home back in 2012. We acquired our first property in 2014, followed soon with our second, and love the lake so much we have now invested in a third property for our very large, extended family. We live very close to the lake and between all of our properties, spend the majority of the summer there. We have thoroughly enjoyed meeting nice people like ourselves through renting our homes and derive substantial pleasure from opening our homes to others so all can enjoy the most amazing lake anywhere!

Why they chose this property

While there are many homes on SML, it is difficult to find properties that are a "total package." We have literally reviewed the real estate at Smith Mountain Lake every day for 7 years. We only buy the rare properties that have the key assets--large high quality home, clear deep water, nice docks, pleasant views, and often the hardest thing to find, a flat lot with a gentle walk to the water.

What makes this property unique

Extremely large home that is top notch construction and now, fully and thoroughly renovated. The access to the lake is the best we have ever seen at SML. A few steps on flat ground get you from the front porch to the dock. The dock is also a massive asset as few homes on the lake can claim the amount of square footage and size that we can with this property. The games and amenities we provide are unrivaled by any other property. Pack light--we have it all covered!

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