Ramsey's Retreat - Relaxing Get Away Beautiful Views- Paddle B

• What a PERFECT weekend!!!

  What a PERFECT weekend!!!

  • Guest Beth
  • Date of stay 10/05/12
  • Review Submitted 10/12/12
  We had such an amazing stay at Ramsey's Retreat last weekend! It was the perfect place for our family to meet up with my girlfriend and her two daughters. The kids had a blast, and we got the much needed relaxation we had hoped for! The house was absolutely gorgeous - VERY clean, beautifully decorated, and had every detail thought of ahead of time. We will definitely be back, and hopefully for a longer stay next time. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely getaway with us, and for making us feel so welcome!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

  Owner response: Thanks Beth for your wonderful review! We loved hearing about the great time you all had. There's nothing like getting together and having fun with good friends and family:) We hope you can come back for a longer stay.

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• Great Vacation Home

  Great Vacation Home

  • Guest Bill
  • Date of stay 09/22/12
  • Review Submitted 10/01/12
  My family spent a great week at this very comfortable and relaxing home. The view of the lake and mountains was wonderful. We fished, explored the lake on the paddle boat, rented a runabout and enjoyed water sports. The open concept of the home was very appealing. We enjoyed cooking out on the grill and eating most of our meals on the deck overlooking the lake.. The whole experience was very rewarding and we hope to be able to be able to do this again in the future.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

  Owner response: Thank you! We're glad to hear you had a relaxing and fun getaway at our lake home. The weather was beautiful and you chose a great time to be here. Hope you can come back again.

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• Beautiful Home ... Beautiful Lake!!

  Beautiful Home ... Beautiful Lake!!

  • Guest Robyn
  • Date of stay 09/14/12
  • Review Submitted 09/19/12
  We were at the Ramsey home last weekend. It was our first visit to Smith Mountain Lake and we absolutely loved it!!! Your home is beautiful, cozy, and has an amazing view of the lake and the mountains. Very tranquil and relaxing. We rented a pontoon boat to explore tha lake and it was so beautiful. We will definitely be back. A weekend wasn't long enough!!! Thanks for opening up your beautiful home to us. We had a nice weekend. Also, loved that your deck had a gate across the stairs ... we have a 2 year old and it was so nice for us to sit at the table and let him play without worry!! He also enjoyed the small beach area where he could play in the sand. Thanks again!!!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.

  Owner response: Hi Robyn, How nice to read your wonderful comments on your stay at our lake home! Hearing about your pleasant, relaxing stay is one of the reasons we continue and so enjoy sharing our home. We have grandchildren around your child's age and we too make good use of the gate on the deck. Thanks for taking time to share your experience. Hope you can come back again:)

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• Wonderful, relaxing, beautiful!!

  Wonderful, relaxing, beautiful!!

  • Guest Gary & Joanne
  • Date of stay 05/03/12
  • Review Submitted 07/06/12
  Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with my family! We had a very relaxing time at this property. The kids ABSOLUTELY LOVED playing in the sand, roaming all over the backyard and fishing off the deck. Everyone caught something. It was nice to have access to the pedal boat as well. The house itself was remarkably beautiful and comfortable, spotlessly clean and extremely relaxing. We were returning one night and saw about 10 deer run through the front yard into the woods. The sounds from the woods at night time made us feel like we were in a different world. Loved the deck, loved the amazing view from the living room and master bedroom. Loved the open, clean, refreshing atmosphere we felt the minute we walked into the house. God bless your beautiful home. Thank you for letting us enjoy it!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.

  Owner response: Hi Joanne, Thanks for staying at our home and for taking the time to let us know how it went. As we read your comments we could picture your children running through our backyard. Glad to hear everyone caught a fish. Haven't heard that news from any of our guests yet. It surely is a blessing to us to share our home with such wonderful people. Hope you can vacation with us again.

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• We wanted a retreat...we got it at the Ramsey's Place!

  We wanted a retreat...we got it at the Ramsey's Place!

  • Guest Camarin P.
  • Date of stay 05/14/12
  • Review Submitted 05/20/12
  This home felt like "home." It is warmly decorated and clean. The views of the lake and trees are breath taking. I could not resist but to wake up before sun rise to take in the beauty. Many different types of wildlife to keep the excitement going. This was our family vacation and we would do it again. Our girls smiled from ear to ear everyday. They played in the little sandlot down at the dock making little rivers and castles. There is a shallow walk into the lake so I did not worry about them falling straight into deep water. They had so much room to run and play. They ran all over outside looking for ladybugs and worms :) It was fun to hear all their excitement and all the wonders they imagined. We fished off the dock and even caught a catfish! Lots of rockers and seating for relaxing. Being able to use the grill is a treat and the paddle boat was a relaxing way to see the cove too. We are so thankful for a family like Donna and John who choose to open up their home in this way. We highly recommend Ramsey's Retreat!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers, people with disabilities.

  Owner response: Thank you so very much for sharing your vacation events with us. I can't tell you how your comments warmed our hearts:)We know these memories will be with you always. It sounds like you have a wonderful family. You are welcome back again.

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• A Little Slice of Heaven!

  A Little Slice of Heaven!

  • Guest Deb
  • Date of stay 05/10/12
  • Review Submitted 05/15/12
  Absolutely Amazing.....if you are looking for a relaxing getaway Ramsey's Retreat is the perfect place to go! It truly was a little slice of heaven! Donna & John were very friendly, welcoming and helpful during the booking process, and their home..... absolutely amazing! Their home is beautifully maintained and welcoming. Our time there was so very relaxing, whether it was enjoying the view from the porch, relaxing on the dock, kayaking on the lake, or watching a good movie, gazing at the star filled night, there's no other way to describe it than just peaceful and soothing! What a perfect way to celebrate our daughters graduation from Liberty University. Thank you Donna & John for a wonderful mini vacation!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.

  Owner response: Wow! Thanks for your review. So nice to come home from a busy day and read about the great time you had at our lake house. Our congratulations again to your daughter on her graduation from Liberty University. It's our pleasure to open our home to such wonderful families. God Bless.

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• Breathtaking Beauty

  Breathtaking Beauty

  • Guest Mrs. P
  • Date of stay 04/27/12
  • Review Submitted 05/10/12
  We enjoyed a restful anniversary weekend at this property and cannot say enough about the elegant and comfortable accommodations, and breathtaking scenery from the lovely porch facing the lake. It is close enough to SML eateries, yet far enough from the city that you soon forget work and worries left behind. We are looking forward to another visit.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with teenagers, people with disabilities.

  Owner response: Thank you. So good to hear that you had a restful anniversary weekend and were able to forget work for a while. We've been so blest to share our home with wonderful people like you. Come back anytime!

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• Holidays at the Lake!!

  Holidays at the Lake!!

  • Guest Leigh & Tom
  • Date of stay 12/24/11
  • Review Submitted 02/17/12
  We spent Christmas at the house and the extra touches by the Ramsey's to add a little Christmas to the house made the holiday wonderful! The house is exceptional! Since it was a very quiet time of the year, we awoke each morning looking out at the lake towards the dam. It was SO peaceful and beautiful. Its a house we could live in year round. We had a wonderful time and having the large tv and so many satelite stations, we watched more movies than ever during our stay. And THAT was what we wanted - RELAXING! And we got it!! Thank you both so much for all you did to ensure our stay was a GREAT one!

  Owner response: Glad you had a relaxing time at our Lake House. We love hearing that our guests had a wonderful stay. Thanks for the cute picture of the two of you ~ Loved it! You're welcome back anytime.

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• Lives Up to Its Name

  Lives Up to Its Name

  • Guest Terry and Cheryl
  • Date of stay 09/16/11
  • Review Submitted 09/19/11
  If you are looking for a place to simply kick off your shoes, breathe some fresh air, and take in nature's beauty, then this home is the place for you. Beautifully maintained and immaculate ( you'll see that word in all their reviews), this is the perfect getaway from life's woes and worries. I went for a weekend with a friend to just take a breather from life's daily routine and boy did the name of this home live up to all expectations. It is most certainly a RETREAT, A GETAWAY and so RELAXING! The owners are so available to answer any questions and offer kind-hearted gestures like a welcome note and chocolates awaiting your arrival. I am sure this will not be my last visit to this wonderful escape. Thank you for opening your home for rentals so that others may enjoy the beauty of the lake!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

  Owner response: Thank you for your kind comments. We've come to know such friendly people since we've opened up our home and it's truely been a blessing! We too enjoy getting away to our lake house just to relax and take in the views. Looking forward to having you back again.

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• The Perfect Spot on Smith Mountain Lake

  The Perfect Spot on Smith Mountain Lake

  • Guest Just the five of us
  • Date of stay 08/07/11
  • Review Submitted 09/05/11
  We had a great vacation at the Ramsey Retreat. The home owners were very warm and extremely welcoming. We spent most of our time on the boat dock. The dock was in a secluded cove, off of a no wake zone. If you should bring your boat, there are no worries. We brought our 28 foot boat and had no issues. The house was very well decorated and extremely clean. I can't begin to describe the views of the lake and the mountains from the second floor deck. We would recommend this house to anyone looking for a peaceful and quiet vacation. Our family can’t wait to return next year. Thank you again for letting us enjoy your home!!!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.

  Owner response: Thanks for the great review! We're always glad to hear that others enjoy our lake house as much as we do. It was nice meeting you. Come back anytime!

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Spring(4/1/13 to 5/25/13)  $375.00/weekend...$1200.00/week
Summer(5/26/13 to 9/7/13)  $630.00/weekend... $1650.00/week
Fall (9/8/13 to 11/30/13)   $375.00/weekend... $1120.00/week
$300 Refundable Damage Security Deposit
Please no more than 4 adults per group due to permit restrictions
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Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.