Papa Don`s Place - Pet-Friendly / Game Table / Firepit

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A lakeside deck with chairs and a small pavilion.
A forested area with a clear path leading to a dock by a lake.
A two-story wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by trees.
A cozy living room with a sectional sofa, two side tables with lamps, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A cozy living room with a sofa set, two lamps, a flat-screen TV, a bookshelf, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Ping pong onsite
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Smith Mountain Lake

Popular amenities

  • Dock
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer and dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Moneta, VA
  • Place, Smith Mountain Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Valley View Mall
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Place, Liberty University
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Airport, Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Moneta

Located in Moneta, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Hickory Hill Vineyards and Crystal Shores Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Smith Mountain Lake and Smith Mountain Lake State Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Moneta, VA

What's nearby

  • Smith Mountain Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 21 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Berglund Center - 54 min drive - 56.3 km
  • Valley View Mall - 58 min drive - 60.4 km
  • Liberty University - 58 min drive - 77.1 km

Getting around

  • Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Napoli By The Lake - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Mexico Viejo - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Drifter's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Jake's Place - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Mexico Viejo - ‬31 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Papa Don`s Place - Pet-Friendly / Game Table / Firepit pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Papa Don`s Place - Pet-Friendly / Game Table / Firepit?

As of Nov 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Papa Don`s Place - Pet-Friendly / Game Table / Firepit on Nov 14, 2026 start from $552, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Papa Don`s Place - Pet-Friendly / Game Table / Firepit?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Papa Don`s Place - Pet-Friendly / Game Table / Firepit?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Papa Don`s Place - Pet-Friendly / Game Table / Firepit located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Smith Mountain Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hickory Hill Vineyards and Crystal Shores Marina. Moneta Library and Halesford Harbor Marina are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful property right on the water. The property met every need our family had during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great set up on quiet area of lake. Easy water access. Close to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good times.

Great house to stay in. Close to shopping and restaurants....but not too close. Great dock area on a really nice deep water cove. We had a blast as always at SML.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 1, 2022
We are so glad you enjoyed your trip to the lake! Papa Don's is a great family-friendly space. The owners try to add something new each year. It shows how much they care. Come back and visit again soon. We are already saving dates for next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

summer stay

We loved it. I do recommend that you add some lights to the path to the dock for night time, walk down it very dark and we had to use the lights on our phones.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2022
Thanks for your stay. We love this home too! I think the lights would be a brilliant addition. I will see what I can do.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and Clean!

The perfect spot for a house on the lake. The dock is in a quiet inlet and the house is spacious and clean. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Graduation at Liberty Univ. weekend

This stay was wonderful for our family. The lake was terrific we had fun with fishing and just being together in a wonderful house. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 29, 2022
I am so glad you and your family had fun!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another nice visit.

Nice clean house with deck overlooking wooded lot and lake. Nice dock on quiet cove.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Lakefront House

We had a great experience at Papa Don’s Place. The location on the lake is very central and a short boat ride to main lake. We really enjoyed the outdoor area and fire pit in the evenings and our dogs loved the yard. The game room in the basement was an added plus and there was an awesome movie selection for quiet nights in. The house was exactly as listed, a little dated but very well kept and clean. The tub in the upstairs bathroom will need repaired soon as it has a large crack. The mattresses also could do with being replaced as they are getting a little long in the tooth. The boat dock was great to tie our boat up to but heads up you have to turn on the dock light switch for the outlet to work to charge everything up! The rental company was very responsive and helpful with all our questions. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another nice visit.

Our second visit staying at this house. Good location on quiet cove with everything that we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

Nice little house overlooking lake, with dock, and with sitting area and firepit on shore beside dock. Boat rentals a short drive away, with quick / easy access on lake back to dock. Restaurants also a short drive away. Kitchen was well appointed and house was clean, with everything that we needed. Accommodations were well suited for four adults and two children.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Cozy House

The house was sweet, very comfy and overall excellent house. The cove where the house was located was ideal for swimming! We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great

A little outdated but still very nice.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday weekend

Loved the location and the house was the perfect size. Only issues was with pet hair on everything (Furniture, carpets, beds) and that animal smell. We do not have pets due to major allergy of a family member and this was an issue for him
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quiet retreat

Quiet getaway to spend time with family unplugged. Close to food and shopping.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
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