Herons Rest - Lakefront home with dock, pool table, & hot tub - dogs OK

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A wooden dock leading to a yellow building with a roof, situated by a calm body of water, surrounded by trees with autumn leaves.
A rustic cabin with a wooden exterior, a stone chimney, and a wooden deck.
A stone cabin with a chimney, surrounded by autumn foliage and a gravel path leading to a dock.
A hot tub on a wooden deck with a view of a lake and autumn trees.
A kitchen with a granite countertop, wooden cabinets, and a brick accent wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Foosball on-site
    A rare find — the foosball table is waiting for you.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Smith Mountain Lake

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Moneta, VA
  • Place, Smith Mountain Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Smith Mountain Lake State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Liberty University
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Airport, Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom_1

1 King Bed

Bedroom_2

1 King Bed

Bedroom_3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom_4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom_1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom_2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom_3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Moneta

Located in Moneta, this holiday home is in a rural area 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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Moneta, VA

What's nearby

  • Smith Mountain Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Liberty University - 49 min drive - 63.4 km
  • Berglund Center - 55 min drive - 63.5 km
  • Valley View Mall - 59 min drive - 67.5 km

Getting around

  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Napoli By The Lake - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Mexico Viejo - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Drifter's - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Jake's Place - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Mexico Viejo - ‬38 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Herons Rest - Lakefront home with dock, pool table, & hot tub - dogs OK pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Herons Rest - Lakefront home with dock, pool table, & hot tub - dogs OK?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Herons Rest - Lakefront home with dock, pool table, & hot tub - dogs OK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Herons Rest - Lakefront home with dock, pool table, & hot tub - dogs OK?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Herons Rest - Lakefront home with dock, pool table, & hot tub - dogs OK located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Smith Mountain Lake and Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina. Mars Hill and Smith Mountain Lake State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay highly recommend:)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Lots of space for the family. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

Great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heron’s Rest- Great Place

The property was clean, well equipped, comfortable inside and out, and very private, A perfect vacation rental for all age groups. Highly recommend staying at this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Nice house with a great view. Beautiful property. Hot tub and pool table were great. Clean and spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Herons Rest

The fenced yard was wonderful along with the beautiful dock. We loved our stay!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect getaway retreat

We enjoyed our stay at Herons rest. It is an older home but it is charming and cozy. We loved sitting on the deck soaking up the views and the hot tub was a bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Nov 2024
Hello Caiti, Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback regarding your recent stay with us. We appreciate your honesty and thank you for making us aware of the things that need some attention. We have taken note of your concern and your feedback has been forwarded to our local staff for further review and action. We appreciate you choosing our home, and we hope to have the opportunity to host you again next time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the layout of this home.

Great fenced yard for the dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Like Home Away From Home

Amazing View Amazing Family Oriented Home couldn’t ask for more AAA+++
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay

This is our families second stay at herons rest. We really enjoy the privacy while still being so close to everything. We had a great time fishing for striper with captain Bert and an airplane tour of the lake. The fenced in backyard is great for the pup.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great end of the year

The property is very well put together, really clean and spacious, we all had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay by Smith Mountain Lake

Nice property, ready for a family visit. Stunning views on the lake. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Left happy

Location was beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fall Getaway

The house is conveniently located with easy access to the State Park for hikes with our dogs and has a great fenced in area for the dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Place

Peaceful and private. Pretty location. House is nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation spot

The house was great as was the location. Kids enjoyed the pool and foosball. Even though we went in the winter, we loved relaxing in the hot tub and gathering around the fire pit. The owner/management company was super responsive - texting back right away, answering questions and just generally very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Great house on the lake. The layout was perfect for family. We all had privacy and quiet at night, but great family spaces during the day. We took our dog with us and he really enjoyed the fenced portion of the yard (we did too, that amenity is hard to come by). Highly recommended and we are already planning a time to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

fenced in yard

Loved the fenced in yard for our dogs Grandson lived on the dock -Perfect cove for swimming. Also great area for kayaking. Overall nice house- lots of dishes!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We are coming back.

Well furnished, fenced backyard, covered dock with chairs and tubes.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful home on Smith Mountain Lake

The deck overlooking the lake and the dock area were fantastic. Kitchen well-equipped with dishes, utensils, cookware, spices, etc. Beds were comfortable and indoor amenities including TV's, pool table and foosball table as well as modern washer and dryer were good for our traveling party.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was fine but had some problems with the code to enter. Kitchen was well stock with pots, pans, utensils and dishes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2025
Hi, Maureen, thank you for your review, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback. We're sorry for the unexpected delay in getting you checked in and for the miscommunication. We hope that after the proper code had been issued that the remainder of your trip unfolded with ease. We hope for the opportunity to host you again in the future!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great location!

House was perfect for our spring break getaway. Clean, neat, comfortable. Kids loved the canoe and dock for (cold!) spring swimming. Great area for the dogs to run around safely. Great view over the lake for sunsets and star gazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home and location

This was our second family trip to SML. This location was better than the first. Close to Moneta (10min) and closer drive for us from home, fenced in yard was nice for our dog and the kids really enjoyed the pool table. Lots of space and the beds were awesome. We're going to try and get this place next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

NIce family gathering place

This older house is shaded all day, which is nice in the hot summer. The fenced yard for the dogs was the dealbreaker in choosing this home and was really convenient. Lots of space inside and on the deck for large groups of people to eat together. Very quiet within the house from room to room. I'd give this home a 3.75 if I could
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Herons nest

We loves this property, we had young children and dogs and it was absolutely perfect. Fenced in yard and a gated deck that we could let everyone roam freely. The beach was great with kids, it could use a little raking but overall very usable fun area. Beautiful views! Perfect for our weekend getaway
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun 2024
Hi, Abby. Thank you for providing us with this valuable feedback. We are so glad that you had a wonderful time at our beautiful home. We thank you for your feedback, as it helps us improve our guests' experiences. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fabulous getaway in the future.
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