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Bears Den at Acorn Dr - Spacious pet friendly Cottage with balcony, dock, and hot tub

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A hot tub with a view of a lake and trees.
A modern kitchen with wooden flooring, a built-in oven, and a large window.
A cabin by a lake with a gravel driveway and a wooden dock.
A wooden bear sculpture holding a sign that reads "BEARS DEN AT ACORN DR."
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
On the lake, this cottage features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, accommodating 6 guests. It includes 1 hot tub and offers stunning lake views. Enjoy adventure activities like personal motor watercraft, game walks, and fishing nearby. Sports enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to golf, and pets are welcome here.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation

    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Near Smith Mountain Lake
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Moneta, VA
  • Place, Smith Mountain Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Smith Mountain Lake State Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Liberty University
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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1 Queen Bed

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1 Double Murphy Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

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Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom_2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Bears Den at Acorn Dr - Spacious pet friendly Cottage with balcony, dock, and hot tub

Perched on the shores of stunning Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia, this charming cottage boasts breathtaking, panoramic views that will truly take your breath away. The highlight of this property is the spacious back deck—perfect for soaking in the serene lake scenery.

This unique property offers 3 total sleeping areas across the main home and a separate cabin known as the “Cub House.” The main cottage features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, while the Cub House provides an additional, fun and flexible sleeping space—perfect for kids or adventurous guests.

Sleeping Arrangements (Sleeps 6):

Main Home:
Bedroom 1: Queen bed + twin daybed
Bedroom 2: Queen bed
Cub House (separate cabin):
Twin-over-queen bunk bed
Murphy bed

The Cub House is a one-of-a-kind 12x24 bunkhouse studio designed as a cozy, climate-controlled retreat. Complete with a TV, bar area, arcade system, carpet, and comfortable seating, it creates a fun “glamping-style” experience just steps from the main home. While great for all ages, it's especially popular with kids and young adults. (Please note: the Cub House does not have a bathroom.)

While the property offers multiple sleeping options, the home is best suited for up to 6 guests to ensure comfort and an enjoyable experience for everyone.

Brand New – Hot Tub

Inside the main cottage, you'll find everything needed for a relaxing stay. Enjoy central AC, cable TV, and a fully stocked kitchen with modern appliances for easy meal prep. A washer and dryer add extra convenience for longer stays.

For those who love the outdoors, this property is a dream. The private dock features gradual steps into the water and space to tie up one boat—perfect for enjoying everything Smith Mountain Lake has to offer. After a day on the water, fire up the gas grill and unwind on the deck as the sun sets over the lake.

WHAT'S NEARBY:

Ramulose Ridge Vineyards – 3.1 miles
Hickory Hill Vineyard – 3.9 miles
Bridgewater Plaza – 7.9 miles
Smith Mountain Lake State Park – 9.3 miles
Mariner's Landing Country Club (Golf) – 9.5 miles
Smith Mountain Lake Farm Alpacas – 12.3 miles
Brooks Mill Winery – 16.0 miles
The Waterfront Country Club (Golf) – 16.5 miles
The Water's Edge Country Club (Golf) – 32.0 miles

Whether you're looking for a peaceful lakeside retreat or a fun-filled getaway with family and friends, this property offers the perfect blend of comfort, charm, and adventure.

Book your stay today and start making unforgettable memories at Smith Mountain Lake!
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children allowed

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 5210523vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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 cottage is in a rural area and 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 ecotours and hiking nearby.
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Moneta, VA

What's nearby

  • Smith Mountain Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 19 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Berglund Center - 52 min drive - 55.0 km
  • Valley View Mall - 56 min drive - 59.1 km
  • Liberty University - 56 min drive - 75.8 km

Getting around

  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 62 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
  • ‪Lake House Beanery - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bears Den at Acorn Dr - Spacious pet friendly Cottage with balcony, dock, and hot tub pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bears Den at Acorn Dr - Spacious pet friendly Cottage with balcony, dock, and hot tub?

As of 19 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bears Den at Acorn Dr - Spacious pet friendly Cottage with balcony, dock, and hot tub on 26 Jan 2027 start from £948, 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 Bears Den at Acorn Dr - Spacious pet friendly Cottage with balcony, dock, and hot tub?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bears Den at Acorn Dr - Spacious pet friendly Cottage with balcony, dock, and hot tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bears Den at Acorn Dr - Spacious pet friendly Cottage with balcony, dock, and hot tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bears Den at Acorn Dr - Spacious pet friendly Cottage with balcony, dock, and hot tub located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage 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 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This lake house was absolutely wonderful. My husband and our dogs had a great time— their communication was excellent, the home was very cozy and clean, and the check in and check out process was very simple.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2026
Thank you. We would love to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway! Clean, comfortable, and reasonably priced, with everything needed to have a great stay. Cottage is located right on the water and has a great fire pit and beautiful view from the hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place for family with tweens

My boys loved the cub house, clean, great place.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, nice kitchen, lake view, family loved the hot tub, ac unit made too much noise and jute box doesn’t work. Over a good place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov 2025
Travis, thank you for your review. We sincerely apologize for the issues you experienced during your time with us. Please know that our guest services team is working on the issues reported and will have them fixed as soon as possible. We hope to have the opportunity to better impress you in the future!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A Beautiful View

If you want to enjoy Smith Mountain Lake while drinking your morning coffee or your evening with a cocktail, the deck on this is the place to be! Great dock to enjoy the water too!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall the stay was nice, only complaint was the house was very cold on arrival and took several hours to warm up. Everything else was orderly and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Truly Relaxing

It was more beautiful than the pictures and peaceful. I thought there would have been more traffic on the water but only a few boats. The hottub was my favorite part with a book and a spectacular view. It was amazing, we highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great week on the lake

Our family of 5 enjoyed this home. Great location, plenty of room for us, and a well maintained home. We brought our boat and took it to coffee, dinner, ice cream, etc. Swam and fished all day from the dock. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Came for the view, and didn't disappoint! The house was clean and comfortable. We swam and fished off the dock. The only drawback was lack of some back was the lack of some kitchen equipment.
Fishing 🎣
Trixie loves the deck!
The lake with an Ice Cream Boat! Just for fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2025
Hi, Catherine, thank you for your review, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback. We appreciate you letting us know that there is room for improvement and will follow up with our local team regarding your feedback. We hope to host you for another great stay in the future!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fun

I will email the host a couple of suggestions
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful peaceful stay. Kids and dog loved it. Deck felt very safe to let my kids enjoy the outdoor view without worrying they’d fall off, need close supervision on steps down to and on the dock. Kitchen had plenty of basics for preparing easy meals if desired, however no filtered water so definitely bring that; the tap is a bit sulfur-smelling and wouldn’t be great for large consumption. House was comfortable- comfy couches and beds and a nice big TV. We found the location very convenient for most things, about 15 minutes to SML state park and 15-20 minutes to most other things. We’ll definitely come back! The view is the best!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Nov 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We're thrilled to hear that you, your kids, and your dog had a peaceful and enjoyable stay. It’s wonderful that the deck felt safe for your little ones to take in the beautiful view, and we appreciate your note about supervising the steps and dock area for added safety. We're glad the kitchen was well-stocked for your meal prep and that the home provided comfortable couches, beds, and a big TV for your relaxation. Thank you for the helpful tip about the tap water; we always recommend bringing filtered water for drinking when needed. It’s great to know the location worked well for your adventures around SML State Park and beyond. We look forward to welcoming you back for another stay with that amazing view.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great location, fun little house

Pros: easy to find, well marked, plenty parking. Great access to the lake, easy stairs. nice dock, loved the floating island. nice firepit by lake. Big hot tub (could use a light at hot tub). Nice spacious deck. Good grill. spacious kitchen. Master bedroom big, bed comfy, nice bedding (dangerous spots on edge of bed frame, knots in wood) Nice shower pressure. Cons: noa/c in the guest bedroom. this is a big deal in the hot months. maybe a ceiling fan in living room to circulate the air? We had a couple issues that were dealt with promptly by rental company. We'd stay again if they fix the a/c or in a cooler time of year. we didn't use the "cub den" but could see it being a lot of fun for kids.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the easy access to the lake, spacious deck, and comfortable master bedroom. We apologize for the issues you experienced. We have forwarded your comments to our local team so they can address these important matters. We truly appreciate guest feedback as an opportunity to improve, and your insights have been noted. It was a pleasure having you as our guest, and we hope to welcome you back again—hopefully during a cooler time of year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2026
Thank you. We would love to host you and your family again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2025
Hi, Kim. Thank you for providing us with this valuable feedback. We thank you for your feedback, as it helps us improve our guests' experiences. We hope to have the opportunity to better serve you in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

About the host

Hosted by Casago SML

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Professionally managed by an established vacation rental and property management firm, local to Smith Mountain Lake. Casago SML is a licensed VA real estate broker, Judith "Judi" Crane, Principle Broker. All guest funds are maintained in a Trust Account in a bank in Virginia.
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