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The only thing missing is You!
Welcome to The Dock! Surround sound, with Blue Tooth connection.
Large yard for sports!
Plenty of parking for all you water toys!
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Smith Mountain Lake
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Union Hall, VA
  • Place, Smith Mountain Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Smith Mountain Lake Community Park
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Place, Tanglewood Mall
    ‪60 min drive‬
  • Airport, Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Twin Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rother's retreat

Beautiful Home on Fantastic Lot Flat to the water

This is a beautiful Lakefront Home that sleeps 10 comfortably. Lot is almost flat to the water with plenty of boat parking. Enjoy the peace-fullness of being on the quiet part of the lake but only 20 minutes to Bridgewater by boat and other amenities. Public boat ramp only 10 minutes away. House has all the bells and whistles including excellent WIFI. All TV's (4) are smart so you can access your Netflix/Prime/Hulu etc. Of course, Washer and Dryer and all the small kitchen appliances including regular coffee maker as well as Keurig. Laundry room also has a small commercial Ice-Maker. This machine produced up to 125 pounds of ice daily. What a relief to not worry about getting Ice for the coolers while on vacation. Home has 1 King bed, 3 Queens and a bunk room with 2 sets of twins.
Plenty of parking out front w/boat trailer parking on the street. We are absolutely pet/smoke free.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
During the Summer Season (Memorial Day thru Labor Day) home is available for weekly rentals only.
Check-in is 3:00 pm Saturday - Check-out is 10:00 am the following Saturday. We are strictly pet/smoke free. No exceptions.
Please plan on bringing linens, towels and all paper products as we do not provide these items. We do provide pillow and spreads.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1238779
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Union Hall

Located in Union Hall, this vacation home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Smith Mountain Lake and Smith Mountain Lake State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and mountain biking.
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Union Hall, VA

What's nearby

  • Smith Mountain Lake - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Harvester Performance Center - 32 min drive - 36.3 km
  • Smith Mountain Lake Community Park - 56 min drive - 49.2 km
  • Mill Mountain Zoo - 58 min drive - 78.0 km
  • Tanglewood Mall - 60 min drive - 75.4 km

Getting around

  • Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Magnum Point Marina - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Napoli Cowboy Restaurant - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪The Little Mule Cafe - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Napoli By The Lake - ‬46 min drive
  • ‪Mitchell's Restaurant - ‬64 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rother's retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rother's retreat ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rother's retreat ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rother's retreat located?

This family-friendly Union Hall vacation home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Smith Mountain Lake and Pelican Point Yacht Club. Palmer's Marina is 10.3 mi (16.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay. Came with our family and 2 boats. Clean and well appointed. Great flat yard and location on the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 8, 2026
Hi Michael, I wanted to let you know that I just opened the calendar for the 2026 Season if you have any interest. BTW, thanks for the great review. Rick
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathi V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our 5th year renting this house! Love it! Weather was awesome. We rented a boat from Pariot's Cove for 5 days
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the second time I've stayed here. Excellent property, beautiful home. Hopefully, I'll rent it for my group again. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 8, 2026
Hi Jesse, I wanted to let you know that I just opened up the calendar for this season if you have any interest. Thanks for the great review, Rick
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

Great place to stay. Lake and dock area is perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 8, 2026
Hi Cindy, I wanted to let you know that I just opened the calendar for the 2026 Season if you have any interest. BTW, thanks for the great review. Rick
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely area of the lake and wonderful accommodations

We enjoyed our stay again in Rother's Retreat! Everything we needed for a great stay at SML!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2020
Thanks Brooke, glad you had a great vacation. Rick
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another relaxing time at Rother's Retreat

Rother's Retreat once again was a wonderful break for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 18, 2020
Thanks Brooke, I am so glad you had a great vacation!! Rick and Sandra
Verified

8/10 Good

Carolyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot on the lake

Nice home - great location. Owner very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 12, 2020
Thank you Carolyn, It was great to have you as guests. I am happy you had a good vacation. Rick and Sandra Rother
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best SML trip so far!

Beautiful property and excellent location on the lake. Loved everything about this stay and is the best SML experience to date!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 5, 2021
Thanks for the kind words Jeff. Sandra and I try to provide a nice place to get away and create wonderful memories. It's good to know we have accomplished that. Talk to you soon, Rick
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kelly m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and features

Great house that met all of our needs. Dock was great, wired for sound, shaded area to sit and play cards, and a short relatively flat walk from the house, which was a plus. Would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2020
Hi Kelly, Thanks for staying and we hope you come again. Rick Rother
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful, quiet cove home

This home and cove is perfect for playing and relaxing. The home had everything we needed to make a great vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2023
Hi Katie, You are welcome any time!! Have a Great rest of Summer. Rick and Sandra,
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aidan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely lake home

We had a great stay at this property, which is just as advertised. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 1, 2020
Thanks Aidan, I'm glad you enjoyed yourselves. You were great guests. Thanks so much for the feedback. Rick
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another relaxing time at Rother's Retreat

A perfect place for family and friends. Always enjoyable. Beautiful dock and flat space for games. We love this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 22, 2021
Thanks Brooke, You are always welcome, thanks for staying and treating our home like your own. Please let me know of anything we could do to make your stay more enjoyable. Rick and Sandra
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Spot

Everything was great not a si hole complaint. Loved the location, house, dock, we had a blast! Can’t wait to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 1, 2020
So happy you guys had a good time. You were great guests. Rick
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best VaCay

Rother’s Retreat is a great place. The location to the lake is perfect with a beautiful view. The house was very roomy and well equipped with all of the modern utilities needed for a perfect vacation. Rick Rother was very accommodating in planning our vacation. I can’t wait to book our trip for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Brooke B.

Great for all ages

We have stayed 2 times at Rother's Retreat, both times our family had a wonderful time. We enjoy the dock and the space families members have to sleep. The kitchen is well equipped and we could set up games to play downstairs. We hope to stay there again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

We always love our stay at Rothers Retreat and this time was no different. The dock and quiet cove can’t be beat. Only one minor complaint, and that was the hot tub was not operational.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2020
Hi Wendy, Thanks for the great review. You are great guests. I wanted to let you know that the Hot Tub is no longer listed as an amenity of the house on the website. It is impossible to find anyone to keep it clean and sanitized. I had a group complain because the previous group did not clean it. It has become more trouble that it is worth. Most guests don't use it in the summer anyway. I am sorry that was not clear to you. Rick
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place!

We absolutely loved our stay at Rother's Retreat. The house was perfect for our family of 6 - we had small children and the grass out back did not have a big incline and so our toddler loved playing on the grass not to mention the dock was easy to swim off of and the cove where the house is - is so quiet. Sunsets were beautiful and we had dinner every night on the deck. The house was perfect and had everything you could want! We really appreciate all the details were thought of and it was so easy to settle in. We highly recommend this place and I hope we will be back to visit soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best All Around

This property was all around our favorite yet. The owners were nice and accommodating. The lot was almost flat leading to the water. The dock had plenty of room for kids to play, nice shaded area, nice cooler(ice machine in house) and the floating dock was great for watercraft. The neighbors were both nice also. We will Definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 11, 2020
Thanks Sean, You were great guests, and are welcome anytime. Rick
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathi V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our 4th year this house

We love this house! This is our 4th year renting it. We look forward to it all year. You can tell the owners take pride in it. This year there was some new landscaping. we find everything we need in the kitchen. The weather was perfect with rain only the last evening. We brought 2 paddleboards again this year and rented a pontoon boat for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot for family vacation with grandkids

We found this to be a Perfect spot for family vacation with grandkids Also, the few issues that we had we found the owners to be extremely responsive to our needs. The kitchen was well-equipped and plenty of plastic for days out on the boat was extremely helpful. Nice laundry room with ice machine which was also a big help filling our coolers. There were books which our granddaughters enjoyed and it was a very quiet peaceful Cove. Lots of fun fishing to be had on the dock and a sizable large mouth bass was caught one day! All in all we had no complaints I would definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 4, 2020
Thanks Paul, You were great guests. I am sorry about the dishwasher but was happy to get a new one the next day for you. I would like to reimburse you for the couple of days you had to hand wash. Please give me a call so I can get your address. You are more than welcome to come anytime. Rick
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathi V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

#3rd year at this house

we keep coming back to this house for several reasons. The owners take great pride in making it welcoming with decor, cleanliness and upgrades as needed. The kitchen has everything you need for cooking any type of meal. The grill is great and hooked up to a big propane tank so you don't run out. This year we brought 2 paddleboards and used the boat dock to get on and off. The professional ice maker and cooler at the dock ... We plan to come back everyyear for as long as they rent it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 13, 2023
Hi Kathy, Thanks so much for the review. We do try to make every stay the best it can be. I will release open dates in January as usual. Rick and Sandra
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Restful & Peaceful Family Vacation

After having trips cancelled this year due to the COVID pandemic, we decided to get away where we could enjoy solitude and quality family time. Smith Mountain Lake and Rother's Retreat was the perfect place to escape all the politics surrounding the pandemic. The home was just as it was described and shown in the pictures. It was well equipped and the furnishings very comfortable. We especially enjoyed the dock all times of the day, where we could park our jet ski's safely, enjoy picnicking, fishing and floating on a raft. The location of the home was perfect as it was in a quiet cove and at an end of the lake where it was not overly developed. The view from the home overlooking the lake was absolutely lovely. We all agreed, we would return to Rother's Retreat!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 11, 2020
Thanks Sherry, You were great guests and I hope you come back soon!! Rick and Sandra Rother
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We didn’t want to leave!

Our family had a fantastic time! The home and property was even better in person than we expected! The house was very clean and well stocked with everything we needed. The downstairs living area was great for children to spread out and play games. The window treatments provided a great dark environment for little ones to nap! The dock setup was fantastic for our small children who spent hours and hours jumping in the lake. We were able to easily tie up our own boat in the floating docks, and ate many lunches down by the water in the shade. The cove was quiet and protected from boat traffic and great for swimming. Overall a fantastic rental experience. We’re ready to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 1, 2021
Hi Lauren, Thanks so much for the kind words. My wife and I try very hard to achieve the best possible experience for our guests. Come back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KELLY M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING LAKEVIEW HOME

Rother’s Retreat was better than expected! Our family enjoyed everything. The home’s decor is lake themed and very well kept. The dock was fantastic and on one particular day we spent the entire day on the dock and kayaked everyday. We played yard games on the flat green grassy backyard and enjoyed a cookout using the grill and ate dinner on the deck’s dinning table. We will definitely request to stay again! Thank you for allowing us to stay at your home! Bring hand soap, dish washer soap and dish soap, all paper products including toilet paper. Any spices and salt and pepper, anything you’ll need for your recipes. The home does provide a lot of pots and pans, dishes, and utensils. Minute Mart does sell groceries if you forget stuff.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2023
Hi Kelly, I am so glad your vacation was memorable. We really try to make it a place that is comfortable and relaxing. I release open dates for next season in late Fall. I will message you when I do. Rick and Sandra Rother
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

SML Gem on an open wide beautiful Cove!

1st of all, we love a dock-this is a great dock with a diving board and two ladders for swimming. Also extra slips for boats or jet skis. The cove is huge and quiet. No worry with big boats racing by. The back yard to the dock is nice and flat and room to throw ball and play catch. The house has a huge deck with plenty of seating and a nice gas grill. The house is better than the pictures! Two king rooms, two queen rooms and a double bunk room. All the mattresses were very comfy and slept well! The whole house has been remodeled with two living areas and plenty of wifi with all the essentials on the smart TVs. We are cooks in our family, the kitchen is the best stocked kitchen we have ever seen! Very nice cookware and everything you need for vacation! Two things I would "suggest" to add to the home-are some play things to use on the lake. We brought our own floats and a ride to pull behind the boat we rented, but maybe a kayak or a paddle board would be nice to use. They did have life vests and some pool noodles available. Also, a fire pit to use, we wanted to make s'mores and we did not see a space to do so. So we roasted them over the gas grill and made do! This is a GREAT house, super clean and up to date, super comfy beds and plenty of space to spread out. A kitchen that is stocked with all you need. An AWESOME dock and cove to play and boat around. Also, you can boat to a few restaurants nearby! We give this a 5 star review!! Thanks to the Rothers Family for sharing their home! We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Rick Rother

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My wife and I have enjoyed Smith Mountain Lake for over 45 years. We visit often and never tire of the serenity of the lake in the mornings and the beautiful sunsets at night.

Why they chose this property

We started coming to the Lake in High School with our parents and when the opportunity arose we decided to purchase a second home here. We have enjoyed coming with our children and their friends and now that they are almost grown, we enjoy a little adult time here whenever possible.

What makes this property unique

What makes Rother's Retreat special is the fact that there is no commercial activity nearby. It is very quiet yet by boat only 15 minutes to the "other side" where shopping, restaurants etc., can be found.
The views from the dock are fabulous and there is plenty of room for the whole crowd. The dock features wired speakers so bring your phone or Ipod to listen to your favorite tunes.
The floating dock features room for 2-3 boats plus room for PWC's. A public boat launch is only 10 minutes away by car.

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