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Exterior
TV, table tennis
Terrace/patio
Game room

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6353 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Walk-in Water! Wifi! Ping Pong! Come Visit "Best Kept Secret"!

Immaculate home with gently sloped yard and sandy walk-in water area and private dock with plenty of room to tie up a boat (sorry, covered slip is not available). Enjoy relaxing by the fire-pit while soaking up the lake views! Large trees provide a private setting and a canopy of shade on those hot summer days. Centrally located with State Park and mountain views.

Nice lakeside deck and screened porch!

Great room offers a perfect place for entertaining! Fully stocked kitchen, sure to please any cook!
Lakeside screened porch located off the dining area. Main level master suite with king bed, private bath including large soaking tub and separate shower. Second bedroom on the main level offers a queen bed. Guest bath with tub/shower combo. Main level laundry room w/ NEW washer & dryer!

Lower level has family room and game room with ping pong table. There is also a bedroom, plus flex room (1 w/king bed and another with 2 full beds) and one full bath (shower).

Floating dock, electricity & lights. 2 adult kayaks and one child kayak available for tenant use.
Sorry, covered boat slip & hoist are not available for tenant use.

Gas grill, 4 TVs w/ Comcast, 2 blu-ray players, DVD library. Indoor and outdoor games. XFINITY WIFI

No Smoking/No Vaping

3 Bedrooms, 1 Flex Room, 3 Bathrooms:
2 King, Queen, 2 Full

Bathroom Details:
Main Level - #1 Tub & Shower, #2 Tub/Shower Combo
Lower Level - Shower

Floor plan available upon request.

**RENTALS ARE WEEKLY (SATURDAY TO SATURDAY) JUNE 14 THRU AUGUST 9, 2025. TWO NIGHT MINIMUM ALL OTHER TIMES, EXCEPT THERE'S A THREE NIGHT MINIMUM OVER HOLIDAYS.**

Also Accepting 2025 Tentative Reservations w/Only $200 Down!

$160.00 CLEANING FEE, $200.00 RESERVATION FEE, 12.3% TAX ON RENT
OPTIONAL LINEN PACKAGE - $140.00

Located nearby to It's A Wonderful Life, A Shore Thing, Lakey McLakeHouse & Pirate's Roost! -Also part of Lake Retreat's Vacation Rental Program!

Items to bring: Lake towels, blankets, trash bags, paper goods (toilet tissue, paper towels), detergent (dish & laundry) flashlight, firewood for fire-pit, life jackets.

Items NOT to bring: Pets, worries & stress.

PLEASE NOTE:
If you are placing your reservation thru VRBO or one of the Expedia channels and your anticipated visit is more than 90 days away, you will see 2 separate charges within 72 hours of placing your booking. The first charge will be the VRBO Service Fee* and the second charge will be $200 which is collected by Lake Retreat Rental Properties, LLC. From that point on, additional payments will be made directed to Lake Retreat Rental Properties, LLC.
*this fee is charged by VRBO and is not linked to any of the charges collected by Lake Retreat.

CANCELLATION POLICY: If a reservation is cancelled with at least 90 days prior notice, 1/2 of the pre-paid rental payment will be refundable. If a reservation is cancelled within 90 days of your arrival date, no refunds will be issued. Notice of cancellation must be in writing, email is acceptable. Be sure to reference the rented property name and dates you had intended to visit.
Travel Insurance for trip cancellation and trip interruption may be available through Allianz Travel. allianztravelinsurance.com, 866-884-3556. Allianz Travel is not an affiliate of Lake Retreat Inc or Lake Retreat Rental Properties, LLC.


MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT: No one under the age of 25 may make a reservation. There must be one adult at least 25 years of age occupying the property. That qualifying person must provide payment via credit card for the rental deposit and is responsible for the leased property.

---Rent Smith Mountain Lake---

Street Address:
220 Park Shores Circle
Moneta, VA 24121

Property manager

Lake Retreat Rental Properties - Kim, Danielle, Randi, Julie & Margie

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golfing on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 3800 sq ft (353 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Moneta, VA

What's nearby

  • Smith Mountain Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 15 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Hickory Hill Vineyards - 19 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Smith Mountain Lake Community Park - 45 min drive - 34.3 km

Getting around

  • Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪White House Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jake's Place - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Vinny's Italian Grill & Pizzeria - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Mitchell's - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk-in Water! Wifi! Ping Pong! Come Visit "Best Kept Secret"! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Walk-in Water! Wifi! Ping Pong! Come Visit "Best Kept Secret"!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk-in Water! Wifi! Ping Pong! Come Visit "Best Kept Secret"!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Walk-in Water! Wifi! Ping Pong! Come Visit "Best Kept Secret"! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Smith Mountain Lake and Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina. Smith Mountain Lake State Park and Lake Haven Marina are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Walk-in Water! Wifi! Ping Pong! Come Visit "Best Kept Secret"! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Kept Secret is Fantastic!
The house was beautiful! Large kitchen, dining area, and basement with a ping pong table for when you're not out enjoying the beautiful view from the dock. Amazing vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Weekend
"Best Kept Secret" is a beautiful property. Plenty of room and very clean. We loved the floating dock and spent most of time there. One suggestion about the linens package. It would have been nice if our beds had been made with sheets when we arrived. I would suggest including this service. We had a great weekend...it was too short.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property!
Great Property for our business outing. Will definitely try to book this one again. Fished with Todd-The Shad Taxi and played a round at Mariner's Landing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views
We had a wonderful weekend despite the rainy and cold weather Memorial Weekend. The views of the lake from anywhere in the house made it all ok. We enjoyed the spacious kitchen, extra yard toys and amazing fire pit. Only one thing missing was lounge chairs on the deck. Definitely coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
"Best Kept Secret" a delight!
While we were only there an extended weekend, we wished we could have stayed longer! The home is beautiful and accommodated our small group well. The bedrooms and common spaces are very comfortable as well! We enjoyed hiking in the State park one day, renting a pontoon boat the next day and enjoyed nightly campfires! Would definitely like to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was exactly what we were looking for. Quiet and peaceful. Having the lake was a plus.
VRBO is the way to go. We have never been let down.

10/10 Excellent

james z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Change of scenery week
We’ve rented a few houses and this one did not disappoint. Tucked away with a good view of the lake. Well kept, clean, comfy furniture and beds. Very nice and well supplied kitchen. Would happily rent this house again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Weekend Getaway
We absolutely loved this property and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The kitchen was well stocked and most items were just as listed. Our only complaint was it was listed with a fireplace and there is a beautiful one. However, there are no instructions on how to use it. Other than that, we loved it.

10/10 Excellent

Kristian D.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is truly a well kept secret!
Best house we have stayed in at SML. The house was very clean and we felt right at home. The dock is very close to the neighbors so if you want complete privacy this may not be the house for you! We will definitely be back 😀
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relax!
This is a beautiful property! Comfy beds, well stocked easy to use kitchen, gas grill, fire pit, kayaks, games . . . All made for a wonderful visit. Add the lake and a rental pontoon boat that we could dock at the house made for a perfect stay. Warning: the walk to the lake is a gentle slope *mostly* . . . It is a bit of a climb close to the house so anyone with mobility issues may struggle (our almost 9 month pregnant daughter in law was huffing!). Thank you for sharing your lovely home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Expectations exceeded!
This property is aptly named! This is a best kept secret for sure, I hardly want to tell anyone. Every single aspect of this home is gorgeous, well maintained, gorgeous views, perfect spot on the lake, dinner on the screened porch, and so much more! Perfect home for our family vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Whitney T.

Liked: Cleanliness
You will absolutely love this house!
Extremely clean property. Very well maintained. Accurate description on the website. Detailed notebook about the property and surrounding area was a nice bonus that was filled with valuable information. Beautiful appliances. Driveway was narrow to back a boat down to the property. It can be done if you are experienced at towing a boat. Comfortable beds. Nice touch to have rugs/bath mats in all the bathrooms as well as some toilet paper and a few paper towels and napkins. We would absolutely rent this property again. It is well worth the money.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen S., Apex, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
2nd visit even better than the 1st!
This was our second time staying at this amazing property and it was even better than the first! I loved the addition of the kayaks! This was a last-minute trip because I had some head-down work I needed to get done away from the city (Raleigh) as well as some much needed R&R in between. About 20 minutes away from the house it was as though I could feel the tension releasing from my shoulders. Upon pulling in and seeing the deer in the front of the house, I had to remind myself I was there to work :) This home is the epitome of calm, not only was I able to complete my project for work, my 15, 17, and 19 year old came up for the day Sunday and we enjoyed an amazing day on the lake, lunch on the patio, and dinner before they headed back home. This is the latest time in the season we've visited SML but it may now be one of my favorite times! We rented a boat from Bridgewater Marina and spent the day on the lake and it was much more calm than in the high-season. Thank you Best Kept Secret for accommodating this last minute request and making this trip possible with all of 12 hours notice. See you soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chuck & Norma S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Week
This is a great place to stay. Nice amenities and nice dock. Plenty of room for everyone. The screened in porch is sealed very well and we didn't have any bugs. The location is not to far from stores and restaurants. Very nice wide water for playing. We would definitely recommend staying at "The Best Kept Secret".
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R., Roanoke, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
This was a stunning home! I loved the fact that we didn’t have to walk down a steep hill or back up to get to the lake. The only thing I would suggest is to bring blankets. Although blankets and pillows are supplied (sheets are not), the blankets were very thin and not very warm. But I’ll most definitely stay here again absolutely amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

J K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unbelievable find
We loved everything about this property. Great central location ina quiet cove. House was clean and inviting. We enjoyed two camp fires, the screened in porch, ping pong table and kayaks. A SML vacation is always great but this home raises the bar quite a bit. Thank you ,
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best house on the lake
Property was more than pictures described. Easy check in and the house was immaculately clean. Beds were very comfortable and the house was well stocked. We cooked every night and did not have issue with finding necessary tools. Renting a boat is a must but swimming in the cove was great with minimal wake. Only suggestion would be tables on the top deck next to chairs and furniture on bottom deck but all in all it was a great experience. My family and I rent a lot of houses and this one has easily surpassed others with the ease of check-in, cleanliness and overall property. Looking forward to renting it next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C., Wayne, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness
Didn’t want to leave!
The house was perfect. Clean and in almost new condition. My first thought upon arrival was that the pictures don’t do it justice. It is bigger than it appears. High ceilings in basement make it bright and spacious. We are ready to return!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Staying Again!
The pictures do not do this property justice. It is very nice and spacious, well-kept and modern. The kitchen is well equipped with updated appliances. You won't be disappointed!

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

We felt like we were right at home. The warm feel, space & lake were perfect!
An amazing relaxed time is what anyone will find here, true to it's name for sure. The only misunderstanding we had was we were not aware that we needed to bring our own toilet paper, trash bags, dish soap & such...but that was not enough for us not to enjoy our time.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peggy K.

Fantastic family weekend at Best Kept Secret!
This is a lovely, spacious, and very comfortable vacation home, on a heavenly piece of waterfront property on Smith Mountain Lake. Our entire family (3 couples and one baby) had more than enough room, and could have easily invited another couple or small family to join us! We really enjoyed the openness of the common spaces on the main floor, master bedroom, and second bedroom all with a lovely views of the lake, the State Park across the waterway, and the rising full moon! We especially enjoyed the deck, the screened porch, the yard and dock during the day, and the fire pit, large dining room table for an evening meal and games, and the family room set up downstairs with 2 bedrooms and a ping pong table room for fun at night. We really appreciated the water toys that were made available to us (3 kayaks), and yard games, and took full advantage of them - paddling across to the state park to explore the shore line! We are already making plans to return (hopefully) in September. We did have a few small suggestions for your consideration, including 1) making linens and towels available, perhaps with an extra charge "per bed linens needed" and "per towels needed"; 2) making some generic soap, shampoo, and conditioners available in the bathrooms; 3) providing complementary dish soap, dishwasher soap, and garbage bags; and making sure there are enough wine glasses available for adult guests, and small juice glasses for everyone! Other than that, the house is very well equipped with very nice table settings, cooking utensils, and serving dishes. We found everything we needed and more. Thanks for a lovely time!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Billy A.

Beautiful property!
This is a beautiful lake-front property that is wonderfully decorated with new appliances, furniture, etc. Amazing space tucked in the woods and close to Portside bar & grill. Everything you could need. Our group loved our stay here and would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tanya P.

Home away from home!
This house is definitely the best kept secret. The location is great being halfway between Bridgewater and Parkway Marina. The cove is wide and was perfect for teaching our kids to kneeboard. The screened in porch was perfect for drinking coffee every morning to deer, squirrels and a groundhog family. The kitchen is well stocked and the appliances were top of the line. We also rented a run about and pontoon and docking was very easy. The water at the end of the pier is deep enough that the kids played for hours jumping off the deck or wore goggles to search for fish! We really didn’t want to leave this lake house gem. You won’t be disappointed at all!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo D.

Great house!
We had a relaxing time. The house was well built, quiet and comfortable. Our only complaint was the WiFi was too slow. We couldn’t stream anything at night.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ronald G.

Gorgeous place!
We have rented many different homes all around Smith Mountain Lake and this house was one of the best. Spacious, beautifully decorated, top of the line appliances, great views from every room, screened side porch, a fire pit and wonderful sand beach for those of you with young children. Our daughter played there for hours. We would highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a great summer rental. You won’t be disappointed!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018