One of SML’s Best: Epic Dock, Lake Toys & Tons of Space for Everyone
Welcome to lakefront luxury at R25—a prime, central location on the lake that makes getting around easy by both car and boat. The home is tucked into a quiet, deep-water cove, so you can enjoy calm water, great swimming, and reliable depth for docking. Guest boats are welcome, and you’ll love spending time on the dock with the diving board, rope swing, and a variety of lake toys, including two kayaks and lots of floats for lounging on the water.
Inside, the layout is designed for larger groups who want to be together without being on top of each other. You’ll find multiple living and hangout areas so adults can relax while kids (or the competitive friends) take over the fun spaces. There’s a ping pong table and a dedicated gaming monitor, plus plenty of room to gather for meals, games, and movie nights.
Convenience is part of the experience, too—linens and paper products are provided, so you can pack lighter and settle in faster. And when you’re ready to head out, you’re just 10 minutes from the Westlake Village shopping area, with easy access to nearby restaurants, marinas, and essentials for last-minute groceries or a day on the water.
Guest Acces Guests will receive a unique, reservation-specific access code through our app/website to unlock the passage door inside the garage that leads into the home. No physical keys or garage door openers are provided. Passage door codes are active only for the duration of the reservation and expire at checkout.
Interaction with guests We respect your privacy and will not be on-site or in residence during your stay. Our local property manager is available to assist with any needs that come up, and we’re always just a text away for questions.
Other Details For security and property monitoring, exterior cameras are installed around the home and may be periodically viewed by select members of our family to help ensure the safety and upkeep of the property and to confirm access for scheduled vendors. Cameras are positioned only in exterior/common access areas incluign the dock—never inside the living spaces—and should not be covered, disabled, or obscured at any time during your stay.
We do ask for email/mobile for contracting and provide our direct information for you to contact us. No personal information is shared with other parties.
Boats and personal watercraft can be rented from local marinas. Dogs are subject to approval and an additional cleaning fee.
We require a rental contract separate from Airbnb's terms; this must be signed before entrance is granted. If the agreement is not signed, we will not grant access to the house and will consider the reservation canceled by the guest, subject to the cancellation clause. The primary renter must be 25 years of age or older with proof of ID when signing the contract.
Trash must be removed from the property at the end of the stay. An additional fee for removal will be charged if debris is left.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Failure to sign the rental agreement before check-in will cancel the reservation and deny access, per the cancellation policy.
Pets and events will be allowed only by written consent of the owner.
See the attached contract for a full list of house rules.
Important information
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Property Registration Number 10-293342780F-001
Property # 1519818vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
Moneta
Located in Moneta, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. Crazy Horse Marina and Bayside Marina & Yacht Club 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 Community Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and mountain climbing nearby.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 36 min drive - 44.1 km
Center in the Square - 45 min drive - 57.8 km
Berglund Center - 46 min drive - 59.1 km
Salem Civic Center - 61 min drive - 78.0 km
Getting around
Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 51 min drive
Restaurants
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 12 min drive
Napoli Cowboy Restaurant - 11 min drive
Wendy's - 11 min drive
El Toreno Mexican Bar & Grill - 11 min drive
Napoli By The Lake - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is One of SML’s Best: Epic Dock, Lake Toys & Tons of Space for Everyone pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at One of SML’s Best: Epic Dock, Lake Toys & Tons of Space for Everyone?
As of 7 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at One of SML’s Best: Epic Dock, Lake Toys & Tons of Space for Everyone on 7 Oct 2026 start from £687, 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 at One of SML’s Best: Epic Dock, Lake Toys & Tons of Space for Everyone?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at One of SML’s Best: Epic Dock, Lake Toys & Tons of Space for Everyone?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at One of SML’s Best: Epic Dock, Lake Toys & Tons of Space for Everyone?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is One of SML’s Best: Epic Dock, Lake Toys & Tons of Space for Everyone located?
This family-friendly Moneta holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Smith Mountain Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Smith Mountain Lake Community Park and Crazy Horse Marina. Bridgewater Plaza and Booker T. Washington National Monument are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This was a beautiful home and fit our needs perfectly! It was very clean and well maintained. Our host communicated well and was very prompt to respond to our questions. We especially enjoyed the peaceful afternoons, relaxing on the dock, evenings around the fire pit table on the deck, and the many spaces in the house where we could visit with our family. I can't say enough good things about this home. We will certainly be back, and would love to stay longer next time!
This was probably the best house we stayed at the lake over past 6 years. Clean, spacious, with many nice sitting/hangout arrangements for groups to spread. Very large bedrooms, comfortable beds and clean linens and towels. All bedrooms had darkening drapes/window coverings for longer sleepers. Very nice views from almost every space in the house over the lake. Gorgeous landscaping, great 2 story deck with firepit and sitting looking over the lake. Absolutely amazing dock with full cover, partial shade and sunny areas for all weather. Many watertoys (kayaks, floats, boards, a huge green floater was a hit), conveniently placed water hose to wash off any sand or fish cleaning. Just amazing house from all aspects! Definitely will be on our list to come back next year.
So spacious and great for a family or large group. The beds are very comfortable. The decor is very nice and the dock is really great. Very accessible location both on and off the water.
Our group had such an amazing trip at this house - the dock has everything you need and more. All the kids had blast playing on the floating lake pad/mat and we loved the large outdoor table for meals. Each room is spacious and exactly as advertised.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property is gorgeous inside and out with lots of personal and artistic touches. The location is very convenient to shopping, restaurants and marinas and the neighborhood is lovely. We will definitely try to stay there again. I would highly recommend booking this home.
Heidi B.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2021
Heid and family were great guests, we would gladly host them again.
This was our second visit to this spectacular home. It is so charming and comfortable. Our adult children all walked in saying..."Hey, we're home!!" It has all the amenities that make it the perfect place to slow down and enjoy quality time with your family.
This house was perfect for 7 adults and 3 children. The kitchen was incredibly equipped for meal preparation and we found everything we needed for a long weekend to enjoy our time together. The cove is quite and nice for floating and swimming even for very young children. The host is very sweet and helpful. Easy to book, enjoyable to stay!
Our party of 8 (6 adults and 2 teens) thoroughly enjoyed our time at the lake. Kirsten is an excellent host and communicator. The house was stocked with essentials. Location was perfect. We loved the dock, which was well equipped with seating, kayaks, rope swing, and diving board. We highly recommend this property!
Gorgeous property & home . First time at the lake and it was wonderful. Super fun. Boat dock was so nice to wake up to. Breezy point Lane boat launch was easier for us to use than the neighborhood Gangplank launch.
We had such an amazing weekend. This house was soooo nice. Everything in the house was top quality all the way down to the sheets and the towels. This house had everything we could have wanted for a fun lake weekend. Kirsten was an amazing host and everything went smooth with checking it. We’re definitely staying here again for our lake weekends. I couldn’t have wished for a better place to stay.
Courtney R.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Courtney was an awesome renter. Very easy to work with and very helpful. We would love to host her again.
This is our second year returning to this house because it’s just so perfect. The location overlooking the water, the beautiful dock, and the gorgeous home and all of its accoutrements are a great way to spend a week at SML. We’re already talking about booking for next year!
We had a small inconvenience at the beginning of the trip which the owners were so apologetic about, and they more than made up for by graciously letting us stay longer — it was such a nice surprise.
Thank you, Kirsten!
Our stay at Kirsten's home surpassed our expectations! We loved the home, its location and the attention to details especially for a family like ours who love to play games, boat, kayak, and eat home cooked meals. The appliances in the house are top rate, the ping pong table was used continuously and the fire pit was an added bonus for the cool evenings. Kirsten is a terrific host who communicates honestly and in a timely manner. The home is expensive and worth every penny! We will want to stay here again in the future. Our adult children thanked us many times over for finding such a wonderful house to stay.
A spectacular property all around, the pictures really don’t do it justice! It has an excellent layout that provides both privacy for getting school and remote work done (including a great home office set up), but it also has great gathering areas for the family after work. The interior has high-end designer furnishings throughout, including the kitchen appliances, TV's, streaming services, and Wifi which are all state of the art. The view from the kitchen, sitting room, and deck were all perfect for sunrises and the tabletop firepit was a great addition for the evenings.
The exterior is just as wonderful with a beautiful selection of flowers, plants, and trees that are meticulously landscaped. And the large dock area provided great family relaxation time down by the water. Even the garage and covered entry way was great to have, since we arrived during a thunderstorm.
There was clearly a lot of thought put into this property as it provides plenty of comforts and amenities for both kids and adults, and it really shows!
Mauro S.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2020
Thanks you for the kind review. Please come stay with us again.
We had an amazing stay at Kirsten's property! More than enough room to spread out and the kids loved the bunk room! The screened in porch on the lower level was perfect to enjoy the thunderstorms! Plenty of lifejackets for everyone which we used everyday for swimming. The diving board and rope swing was so much fun (as I was told), and so much room in the cove for swimming right off the dock. Fishing off the dock was also fun. Lots of little perch and some huge catfish in the evening. The kitchen was great for cooking up meals for the 11 of us, and the beds were so comfy! Loved the open concept of the house. While the pictures show how beautiful the home is, they still don't show how open the kitchen is to everything! The only issue (minor issue) we had was getting the TV on the top level to connect to the internet to watch movies. We have some older generation homebodies in our family that wanted to watch tv, and my brother was able to connect his laptop to the wifi and the tv, so they could watch something. Not a big deal to me as most of us were on the lake all day, and Kirsten was quick to respond about it. Location was perfect! Can get to most of everything within a 20 to 30 minute drive. Definitely recommend Kirsten's lake house, you won't regret it!
This home is absolutely beautiful and the property was awesome. We went to celebrate Thanksgiving and I was very impressed with the kitchen. Our grandchildren had fun fishing off the dock.
The host was always available and made our stay so much more pleasurable by proving us with all of her thoughts and suggestions on what to do in Smith Mountain Lake. Would definitely go to this property again.
This house was just perfect for our friends and family to get together. The house was clean and had lots of room. The location was great and quiet. We enjoyed spending all day on the lake floating and jumping off the diving board.
Cannot wait to come back again and enjoy this great property!!
We visited with 3 adults and 6 teens — this house had tons of space and the perfect room configurations. We loved lounging on the dock couches/swings and magic carpet during the day, as well as sitting at the firepit table on the high deck off the living room for breakfast and after dark.
The cove is lovely and quiet, the home is near lots of amenities, and the owner was super helpful and responsive when we had a few questions.
Already dreaming of next year!
This is a beautiful home on the lake with all the amenities and conveniences for a week’s vacation. The house is situated in a quiet cove and we loved spending time on the dock and enjoyed using the kayak and floats. Kirsten was prompt to replying to all of our questions. Our family highly recommends this property and the outstanding hospitality Kirsten provided.
Incredible Smith Mountain Lake getaway for the family!!
If you are looking for a home right on the water at Smith Mountain Lake that has a little something for everyone, this is the house for you! The view alone from the top deck is incredible, but the house has so much character and even our kids were on cloud 9 our entire stay. The owners were incredible to work with and we would recommend this house to anyone!
Anne L.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
About the host
Hosted by Kirsten B Evans
We have been fortunate to host great guests. I love to chat with our guests and help them take advantage of all that our property and Smith Mountain Lake have to offer. It is fun to be part of another family's fun moments and memories.
Why they chose this property
Location—Great by land and water. We’re ideally located just off the main channel at R25, right in the center of SML, making it easy to get anywhere on the lake. You’re also only a 10-minute drive to the Westlake Village shopping area, with quick access to restaurants, groceries, and local attractions.
What makes this property unique
Cove & Sunny Dock—Made for lake days. Our neighborhood’s deep-water cove keeps things calmer with minimal boat traffic, so kids can swim more safely. The dock gets great sun and is set up for fun with a diving board, rope/tree swing, and plenty of lake toys.
Stylish & Comfortable—A true retreat. This is not “leftover furniture land.” The home is thoughtfully styled with upscale furnishings, artwork, and finishes—comfortable, elevated, and family-friendly. With multiple gathering spaces, there’s room for adults to relax, kids to play, and game lovers to hang out.
Well-Stocked Amenities—Pack lighter. We provide linens, paper products, and everyday essentials, plus helpful extras like spices, hairdryers, and soap—and of course, lake toys are included. Just bring your beach towels!
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