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Lakefront Exclusive French Tudor Castle. 8400 sf. Nicest property on SML!

Lakefront Exclusive French Tudor Castle. 8400 sf. Nicest property on SML!

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The Castle
Family room with coffered ceiling
Second floor master
Massive island that seats 8
Foosball, Pool, and Ping Pong

Overview of Lakefront Exclusive French Tudor Castle. 8400 sf. Nicest property on SML!

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
7 bedrooms7+ bathroomsSleeps 16650 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

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Map
Penhook, VA
  • Popular LocationSmith Mountain Lake1 min walk
  • Popular LocationCarilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital59 min drive
  • Popular LocationSmith Mountain Lake State Park61 min drive
  • AirportRoanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)62 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

2nd floor front bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2nd floor Master

1 King Bed

2nd floor middle bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Basement bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main floor bedroom

1 King Bed

Second floor rear queen bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Twin bed Bunk bed for kids under 4 yrs of age

4 Single Beds

7 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

2nd floor jack and Jill

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

2nd floor Master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

2nd floor middle bath

Bathtub or shower

Basement bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom second floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bunk bed bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half bath main floor

Toilet

Main floor master

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Lakefront Exclusive French Tudor Castle. 8400 sf. Nicest property on SML!

Welcome to “The Castle”, the finest rental home on Smith Mountain Lake, In the finest community -The Water’s Edge. This French country manor is perched on the south shore of Smith Mountain Lake.  Perfect for families and couples. Tons of space for everyone without feeling crammed!
Lakefront, but also 45 Minutes away from the new Danville Casino! If you need a home that sleeps more people we also own and manage our newest property, The Sanctuary (VRBO #3672756)

Luxury Vacation Rental
7000 sf of heated space(8400 sf total living space)
6 bedrooms + 1 huge bonus bedroom with 2 regular size twin bunk beds with trundle (each bed rated for 250lbs)
Massive Attic Playroom with stage for kids to entertain
6.5 bathrooms
3 floor cherry elevator
Firepit with smokeless Solo Yukon fire pit

This unique custom home was planned for relaxed family living. The bedrooms are large and appropriately furnished, without crammed dormitory style beds common in many rentals. Tons of space to spread out. Everyone will feel relaxed and comfortable when they stay at The Castle.

We have strong high speed wifi throughout the home which makes it a perfect location for you to work or bring your school age children.

We are also connected with local individuals who can help to make your stay more enjoyable. You can hire them directly to: pick up your groceries, prepare a delicious meal in our home, or guide you around the lake. We also are connected with a local masseuse who has her own table and will travel to our home. Need to rent a boat? We have a relationship with a local company that will deliver the boat to you DIRECTLY to our dock.

Our home sleeps 16 total. 12 adults and 4 children (3 and below) in the single bunk beds

If you need more space and more bedrooms please see our newest luxury rental at Smith Mountain Lake, The Sanctuary (VRBO # 3672765)

Mid June to end of August summer rentals are a week minimum. Check in and check out during high season is Saturday to Saturday.

House features

Elevator Access to 3 levels

MAIN FLOOR  - 10 foot ceilings. Open Floor Plan for Casual Living and tons of space for everyone! Brazilian Walnut flooring covers the entire first floor.
COOK'S KITCHEN filled with appliances large and small includes:
Two dishwashers
Two sinks
freestanding Ice maker
Wine fridge
6 burner Gas cooktop
36" Fridge (a second and third full size frig is in the garage as well)
Double ovens
“Hawaiian Green” Granite countertops
High chair for babies to eat comfortably
Island has seating for 8

DINING AREA
Table for up to 16 has a beautiful view of the lake and Smith Mountain.

FAMILY ROOM
Large and Comfortable
Coffered ceiling
Custom fireplace mantle
Gas fireplace operates electrically
Two leather sofas and a 3rd cloth sofa
Built-in cabinets
Large smart TV with cable
DVD player with huge library of movies

LIVING ROOM
Table for 6 with space to play board games and do puzzles or work on your computer/laptop. We have a cabinet full!

OVERSIZED IPE TEAK WOOD DECK
Deck dining table seats 8
Green wicker sofa, 2 rockers , and chairs for relaxing
Stainless gas grill with propane hard piped which means there’s no need to refill any propane rank ever!
Cozy seating for relaxing
great view of the lake

POWDER BATH
Furniture style vanity
Trey ceiling with recessed rope lighting

MAIN FLOOR MASTER BEDROOM
King Sleigh Bed(new for 2024)
Lake view
Direct access to rear deck
Full bathroom with double vanity and tub/shower

LOWER LEVEL with ten foot ceiings

CUSTOM BAR
Stainless ice maker
Dishwasher and sink
Beverage frig
Custom Built mirrored bar

POOL TABLE
PING PONG TABLE
FOOSBALL TABLE
8 PERSON POKER TABLE
SMART TV WITH CABLE
MULTICADE STAND UP ARCADE GAME

LOWER LEVEL LAUNDRY ROOM(2 laundry rooms in house total)
convenient for washes after a day at pool or lake.
Wash tub for soaking and cleaning

QUEEN BEDROOM 
Coffered ceiling
Full Bathroom with Corian integrated sink and tub/shower combo

PATIO
Adjoins Queen Bedroom
Lake view tables and chairs for 8
Hanging cedar swing chair

SECOND FLOOR

LARGER MASTER BEDROOM SUITE
Vaulted ceiling with unique hammer beam trusses
Four poster California King bed
Gas Fireplace with custom mantle with Smart TV above.  
Fabulous view of Smith Mountain.  
Walk in closet.  
Master bath with custom double vanity with built in cabinets.  
Jacuzzi tub with custom travertine tile surround  
Shower with dual shower heads with individual temperature controls.   
Upper level Laundry W/D room also

THREE OTHER BEDROOMS

Queen Bedroom – lake view
Antique English bed frame
Bathhroom with tub-shower and single vanity
2 separate closets

Queen bedroom. Modern bed frame with Armoire and closet, 2 side tables- looks out to the lake also. Shared bathroom with dual sinks and private shower/commode room.

Front facing Queen Bedroom with dresser and closet side table. Looks to the front of the house. Shared bathroom with dual sinks and private shower/commode room.

BONUS ROOM
4 single beds in a bunk bed format  
Full bathroom  with tub/shower combo
Great space for the kids to stretch out and play
Baby crib and pack n play for babies or toddlers also(not included in total bed count)

UPPER LEVEL – “The Playroom”
Features a custom designed elevated stage for kids (or adults) to perform. Recently purchased hand puppets for the kids to put on a show.
Huge area for relaxing and playing
Restoration Hardware L shaped sofa with chaise lounge
Large smart TV with a PS4 and an original X Box game - several controllers.  


***Interior towels and bed linens are included with rental.

DOCK/LAKE
Very large 36 x 34 ft dock
Floating dock - tie up your boats or jet skis.  
Ladder provides easy lake access. 
We are located in a safe cove perfect for children to swim safely without heavy boat traffic 
We provide 3 kayaks(one is a double kayak for 2 people) and a stand up paddle board, floats, noodles, corn hole for your lakeside enjoyment.  
2 Dock tables with many chairs for eating, chaise lounges for sunning.

There is a community boat ramp very close to the house(2 min away) for putting your own boats and jet skis in the water as well. If you need to rent a pontoon boat,ski boat, or jet skis there is a boat rental company thats a 5 minute drive from our home. They will deliver your boat or jet ski to our dock free of charge if you mention our home.

THE LAKE

Smith Mountain Lake is a popular destination because of its natural beauty and endless activities: swimming, fishing, boating, tubing, waterskiing, wake-boarding, eating out at restaurants off the water and on the water, visiting wineries, listening to bands/music, hiking, mountain biking, putt putt, rock climbing, going to the movie theater - you name it and we've got it!

We provide an owners guide book which provides complete information about where to go and what to do around Smith Mountain Lake.   There are 2 national chain grocery stores close to our home- one is 15 minutes away the other is 20 minutes away. Wal Mart is 20 minutes away. There is a small market/gas station 5 minutes away. The lake has many restaurants and marinas on the water that you can boat to. We have always enjoyed boating to eat out on the water. You also can drive to many restaurants by car within 10/15/20 minutes as well. Like wine? There are many local wineries within easy driving distance to visit and enjoy. There are also lots of hiking and biking trails too.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Explore our lovely and safe upscale neighborhood with our 10 bikes. The neighborhood has an extensive road network and has very flat and gentle terrain for exploring. Our front yard has a gentle slope and is perfect for kicking the ball or playing croquet(set included).

We do not allow pets in our home, but there are several boarding kennels nearby and we will provide this info if you need it. We also do not allow bachelor or bachelorette parties, as we want to preserve the integrity and quality of our home and respect our neighbors and our neighborhood. Smoking is also prohibited inside the home.

Reminder -Full week rentals during the peak season(Memorial Day- Labor Day) should be Saturday-Saturday please.

We are the owners/managers of this spectacular property and have enjoyed this home for many years.  We feel confident that you will love it as much as we do.  There is no nicer rental on Smith Mountain Lake.   Please feel to contact us with any questions, we are very prompt at responding.

Property manager

Paige Z
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No house parties, weddings, animals, or smoking. Please be considerate of neighbors and keep outdoor nighttime noise to a friendly level.
Summer bookings after Memorial Day(beginning of June) until end of August must be for a week minimum.
We provide starter TP paper towels and trash bags. Please make sure to bring more of your own for extended stays.

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 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

About the area

Penhook

Located in Penhook, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. 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.
Map
Penhook, VA

What's nearby

  • Smith Mountain Lake - 1 min walk
  • Booker T. Washington National Monument - 39 min drive
  • Tanglewood Mall - 55 min drive
  • Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital - 59 min drive
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 61 min drive

Getting around

  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mexico Viejo - 41 min drive
  • Mitchell's - 50 min drive
  • Lumpkins Marina - 7 min drive
  • Lumpkins Grill - 7 min drive
  • Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina - 62 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Exclusive French Tudor Castle. 8400 sf. Nicest property on SML! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Exclusive French Tudor Castle. 8400 sf. Nicest property on SML! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Exclusive French Tudor Castle. 8400 sf. Nicest property on SML! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Exclusive French Tudor Castle. 8400 sf. Nicest property on SML! located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Smith Mountain Lake and 10 mi (16.1 km) from Leesville Lake. Tomahawk Mill Vineyard and Winery and Centra Gretna Medical Center are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for a family vacation!
The house is so well equipped, especially for families. Winter or Summer, there is plenty to do in any season! The location is fantastic and the lake views amazing. We will definitely be back! Anne M.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Carla R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Castle was great, except!
Everything was good as expected, except the kitchen utensils! The hosts were very accommodating, and easy to get in touch with. We however were very disappointed in the kitchen utensils! Not on par with the overall home and property. Lacking even the basics, like measuring cups, measuring spoons, proper bakeware. What was available was pretty nasty, and seriously needs replaced! Thus being our only complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Vacation
We had a great stay at "The Castle". Nice place, lots of space and rooms. The elevator was especially helpful for my 89 year old father in law. Great game room. Spacious kitchen and dining so works well for big group. Lots of time spent at the dock utilizing the kayaks and paddle board. The deck with it's view of the lake was a great gathering place at the end of the day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ralph J., Hanover, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Epic Lake Week
The Castle is a great house loaded with solid amenities. There is plenty of space for everyone. The dock equipped with 3 kayaks and a stand up paddle board is loads of fun. The location makes it easy and safe for kids to swim and enjoy the lake. Docking the rental pontoon boat is easy too. The hosts are exceptional and respond immediately to any questions. This is highly recommended, and we would stay there again. Thanks for a fun, memorable and Epic Lake Week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anonymous
It was a very nice family vacation. We would stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Paige Z

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We built The Castle as a high end custom home and have enjoyed many memorable times there. As our children have grown and life has evolved, we decided to share our special place with other families. We love to travel and we also love to host. As a host we always want to make sure that our guests enjoy our home as much as we do, and just as much as we enjoy the other places we visit.

Why they chose this property

Simply put, The Castle is the finest rental home in the finest community (The Water's Edge) on Smith Mountain Lake. In our home, there is more than enough space for everyone without feeling crammed.. The open main floor plan is ideal for interaction. The kitchen, family room, and dining area all open to each other. You will love the expansive gourmet kitchen with everything you need to prepare delicious meals. We are in a quiet cove and have plenty of water toys for your enjoyment. We have 10 bicycles for you to explore our community which has gentle sloping terrain. Come during the fall or winter and enjoy the beautiful foothills and explore surrounding communities or vineyards. Make memories that will last a lifetime.

What makes this property unique

This is the perfect family vacation home. Come and relax without feeling crowded. Large bedrooms, most with their own bathrooms and 7000 square feet of heated square footage. 4 floors of enjoyment with elevator access to 3 levels. This is a Builders own personal home so you know it was well built, and has tons of upgrades. The basement is full of entertainment options with a ping pong table, a pool table, a poker table, and foosball. The attic is the perfect space for the kids to gather with their own TV and a PS4 and original x - box. There is no higher level of quality when it comes to vacation homes on Smith Mountain Lake.

Languages:

English, Italian, Spanish

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