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Highlights
Family fun awaits
Top-rated for families.
Bounce into fun
One of the few properties with an on-site trampoline.
Discover nearby landmarks
Near Smith Mountain Lake
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washer/dryer
Air-conditioning
Barbecue grill
Balcony
Explore the area
Huddleston, VA
Smith Mountain Lake
Place, Smith Mountain Lake
1 min walk
Smith Mountain Lake State Park
Place, Smith Mountain Lake State Park
16 min drive
Liberty University
Place, Liberty University
56 min drive
Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
Airport, Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
71 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)
Downstairs Master
2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed
Sleeper Sofa
1 Double Futon
Upstairs Bunk Beds
3 Single Beds
Upstairs Guest Room
1 Queen Bed
Upstairs Master
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms
Downstairs Hall/Master Bath
Upstairs Hall Bath
Upstairs Master Bath
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Quiet Deep Water Retreat • Best Lake Views • Sleeps 13 • Family Friendly
Welcome to your private Smith Mountain Lake retreat.
Set on a quiet deep-water shoreline with sweeping mountain and sunset views, this spacious lakefront home is designed for gathering — slow mornings with coffee overlooking the water, full days on the lake, and evenings around the firepit.
Perfect for 2–3 families sharing a lake week, Liberty University visits, and relaxed group getaways where everyone can stay comfortably together without feeling crowded.
Guests often plan activities around the lake… and end up spending most of their time simply enjoying the house, the dock, and the views.
Kayaks, paddleboat, firepit, sandbox, covered boat slip with lift, unobstructed Smith Mountain views, and high-speed internet — there's something for everyone at Happy Endings on Smith Mountain Lake.
This 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home on prestigious Capewood Drive has southwestern exposure and panoramic mountain views with unforgettable sunsets. The main level features a great room with wood beams, vaulted ceilings, and gas fireplace for cozy evenings together. The well-stocked kitchen makes it easy to cook for a group, and younger guests will find everything they need — including kid-friendly dinnerware and booster seats — to feel right at home.
The lakeside sunroom is a favorite gathering space day and night, while the large deck overlooking the firepit, sandbox, and dock offers some of the best views on the lake. Outdoor cooking includes a gas grill and Blackstone griddle with seating for shared meals.
After a full day on the water, retreat to the spacious primary suite with lake views, the queen guest bedroom with adjacent bathroom, or the triple bunk room perfect for kids.
The lower level features a wet bar, pool table, air hockey table, and games for rainy-day fun. A second primary bedroom with queen bed and twin bunks works well for families, and an additional bunk room gives teens their own space. A pack n’ play is also available for our youngest guests.
The dock area includes a covered boat slip with lift (Memorial Day–Labor Day, inquire otherwise), floating dock for tie-up or sunbathing, and boathouse stocked with floats, noodles, life jackets, and mini-fridge. Guests may also enjoy kayaks (1 adult, 2 youth), canoe, paddleboat, and stand-up paddleboard.
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
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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Huddleston
Located in Huddleston, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina and Lake Haven 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 16 min drive - 14.8 km
Harvester Performance Center - 53 min drive - 73.1 km
Liberty University - 56 min drive - 71.7 km
Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest - 58 min drive - 68.6 km
Getting around
Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional) - 59 min drive
Restaurants
Napoli By The Lake - 47 min drive
Mitchell's Restaurant - 6 min drive
Mexico Viejo - 45 min drive
Lumpkins Grill - 52 min drive
Tiff's Lakefront - 23 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Quiet Deep Water Retreat • Best Lake Views • Sleeps 13 • Family Friendly pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Quiet Deep Water Retreat • Best Lake Views • Sleeps 13 • Family Friendly?
As of 22 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quiet Deep Water Retreat • Best Lake Views • Sleeps 13 • Family Friendly on 9 Oct 2026 start from £1,914, 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 Quiet Deep Water Retreat • Best Lake Views • Sleeps 13 • Family Friendly?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Quiet Deep Water Retreat • Best Lake Views • Sleeps 13 • Family Friendly?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Quiet Deep Water Retreat • Best Lake Views • Sleeps 13 • Family Friendly?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Quiet Deep Water Retreat • Best Lake Views • Sleeps 13 • Family Friendly located?
This family-friendly Huddleston holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Smith Mountain Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Mars Hill and Leesville Lake. Smith Mountain Lake State Park and Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The check-in process was smooth and all amenities were as described. Even with the low water level in the lake this year, there was still plenty of depth for our boat to dock. The views of Smith Mountain across the water are incredible!
We celebrated our 50th with family and this place is great. We stayed at several other places on the lake and this one has the best location and views of the Mountain.
This property is amazing.
We loved everything about it. Especially the downstairs area for our teenagers!
The views are awesome and the dock area was pretty convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Katherine F.
26 Sept 2017
The house was beautiful and the views from the deck and dock were amazing!
This was our first time staying in a house on Smith Mountain Lake and I'm so happy that we booked this house! Sipping coffee on the deck watching the sunrise and drinking cocktails on the dock watching the sunset was something we won't soon forget!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thanks for your feedback, Katherine! We enjoyed having you and your family as guests and hope you will come back to visit us again! We, too, love having coffee and cocktails on the deck and dock, while taking in that glorious view!
We had 13 people staying there for multiple days to celebrate thanksgiving. The accommodations were absolutley perfect. There was enough space for the kids to have fun and the adults to relax. It was cold when we went but still enjoyed the firepit and the AMAZING sunsets over the lake. All in all 100% reccomend the stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review
8/10 Good
Clayton & Cindy P.
27 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Family reunion
The lake house was well stocked and comfortable with fabulous views! With 3 couples and two small children we had enough space to spread out. The owners need to make a few repairs to the property but all in all a nice place!
This house is situated in the perfect location for watching boat traffic, watching wildlife and watching the stars. Plenty of water toys and life vests made it a good fit for our multi age group. Beds are so comfortable and there are lots of chili out areas in the house. Our favorite was the sun porch.
The property was absolutely beautiful! It comfortably fit all 12 of us and we had a great time on the lake. Thanks again to Cait for making sure all was well and we were good to go!
There were some issues with the property that were beyond the control of the owner. The owner was responsive and made a genuine effort to resolve the issue. It is a great property in a great location.
Thank you for providing a lovely setting to spend quality time with our children and grandchildren. We ALL had a fun week at SML, especially the special cousin time for our youngest grandchildren. They all tried tubing for the first time as we rented a pontoon boat for a day and it was a highlight. Your home had just the right amount of space for us and was well equipped.
Residing in Virginia Beach we always thought we were ocean people, but apparently we are lake people too and will surely return.
We enjoyed our stay. The property was beautiful. The one problem we had is that the bathtub does not work in the master bedroom. When you have small children that can be an issue with bathing. The deck house was well stocked with life vest, fishing rods and floating devices.
Beautiful place with lots of outdoor seating and spaces. We really appreciated the large number of kayaks and life jackets. I didn’t pay enough attention to listing and had to go shopping for linens and towels. Lesson learned.
The best thing about this home is the views! There is also Great Lake access with plenty for kids to do. I personally love how secluded the home was, it added a very relaxing woodsy vibe. The owner is extremely friendly and responds quickly to message (this is appreciated.) Only a few things I’d like to point out to other guest, there are no linens (it’s in the listing details but we missed it), there’s only one working tv in the upstairs living space (not a terrible bad thing, and the closet full grocery store is 30mins away. Overall it was a great stay. Will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review
8/10 Good
Sarah L.
8 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Happy Endings Review
The house was clean and furnished with two nice grills that were piped into a large propane tank. The outside back patio and porch are awesome. The inside of the house was clean but dark. The living and inside eating areas are cramped if the house is full. It rained during our trip, so the kids loved that there was a pool table, air hockey table and lots of games to play. Overall, we enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2022
Thank you for your honest feedback, Sarah! We updated/redecorated the main level in June with new furniture, more lighting, and additional dining seating both at the island and on the porch. We’ll be working on the lower level this fall, and we hope you’ll consider a return visit in the future to enjoy all the improvements!
We had a great time! The location is great, the view can't be beat, it was clean, and came with lots of water toys! Also, there's a massive outdoor griddle. I know it sounds strange, but there's no more convenient way to cook a big breakfast for 10 people! As a few other reviews note, the house may technically sleep 13, but really it's up to 3 adult couples (in 3 bedrooms with queen/king beds) and lots of assorted kids (in various bunk rooms). A 4th adult couple would cause challenges to sleeping arrangements.
We've booked again for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Diane H.
31 Jul 2018
A week of fun for ALL ages!
Our family of 9 (ages 8-70) visited SML for a week in July and it was our best vacation ever! Countless hours were spent at the boat house enjoying all the "toys" --- kayak, canoe, tubes, trampoline, paddle board, fishing -- and there's even a bahamian ring toss! Plenty to keep everyone happy. The fire pit area is great, with plenty of chairs. For the competitive ones --- the pool table and basketball game keep everyone engaged (I recommend bringing your own pool stick if you have one). We rented a pontoon boat for tubing which was a huge hit with the 5 kids. And, the lake is SO clean --- very enticing for the swimmers. I would highly recommend a visit to SML and this home is great for all ages.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thanks for taking the time to write such a wonderful review! We are thrilled you and your family had such a great vacation! Please come back and visit!!
About the host
Hosted by Jake Turner
Hi! We're the Bauers and the Turners. We're longtime family friends with 5 kids, 6 dogs, a little chaos, and a lot of laughter between us. Happy Endings on Smith Mountain Lake has been the backdrop for some of our most cherished memories over the years. The joy of spending time at the lake is second only to the joy of sharing our home with others.
What makes this property unique
THAT VIEW!! It never gets old, no matter the season.
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests