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Making Memories - House ,Decks,Docks access to Kayaks/ Pickle /Tennis R 26 .

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A view of a lake with boats, surrounded by trees and a wooden deck.
A wooden decked structure over water, surrounded by trees.
A living room with a brick fireplace, a television on a wooden stand, and a floral-patterned sofa.
A cozy living room with a blue sofa, wooden flooring, a kitchen area with wooden cabinets, and a chandelier.
A kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a tiled backsplash, and a granite countertop.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Smith Mountain Lake

Popular amenities

  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Moneta, VA
  • Place, Smith Mountain Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Smith Mountain Lake State Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Liberty University
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Airport, Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Moneta

Located in High Point, a neighbourhood in Moneta, this holiday home is near a water park 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 hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing nearby.
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Moneta, VA

What's nearby

  • Smith Mountain Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 18 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Berglund Center - 49 min drive - 52.7 km
  • Valley View Mall - 54 min drive - 56.8 km
  • Liberty University - 54 min drive - 72.4 km

Getting around

  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mexico Viejo - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Drifter's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Jake's Place - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Lake House Beanery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Making Memories - House ,Decks,Docks access to Kayaks/ Pickle /Tennis R 26 . pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Making Memories - House ,Decks,Docks access to Kayaks/ Pickle /Tennis R 26 .?

As of 26 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Making Memories - House ,Decks,Docks access to Kayaks/ Pickle /Tennis R 26 . on 27 Oct, 2026 start from S$1,303, 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 Making Memories - House ,Decks,Docks access to Kayaks/ Pickle /Tennis R 26 .?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Making Memories - House ,Decks,Docks access to Kayaks/ Pickle /Tennis R 26 .?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Making Memories - House ,Decks,Docks access to Kayaks/ Pickle /Tennis R 26 .?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Making Memories - House ,Decks,Docks access to Kayaks/ Pickle /Tennis R 26 . located?

This family-friendly Moneta holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Smith Mountain Lake and Hickory Hill Vineyards. Crystal Shores Marina and Moneta Library are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 51 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kids really enjoyed swimming off the dock and kayaking in the cove. Great place for a fun family vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very responsive
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Greatly enjoyed our stay. The house was very clean and loved the outdoor space.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2025
Thank you Branden. We are glad you enjoyed the house and hopefully you return again next summer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It is a very good place for family, plenty of room inside and out. Beautiful view of the lake and the dock and swimming area are great. The hosts were fantastic. We enjoyed the kayaks and being in a cove means no boat traffic. We would love to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Labor Day Weekend 2024

We had a wonderful stay. The decks and the views were amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May, 2025
Thanks for staying with us. We hope to see you soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

Great spot. House is a little dated but we liked it. Outside areas are great. Dock and bar are amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

As described

Accurate to the description. Dock and cove location is the nice part. Reviews are on point from past guest.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location, but outdated

Perfect place for those wanting to spend more time on the water with close proximity to boat rental, restaurants, and grocery. And its a good place for those wanting to spend more time at the lakehouse.... has what you need but the place could use a good update.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2023
Thank you for your stay and input. safe travels and hopefully see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just about perfect

The only drawback I was unaware of prior to the stay was there would be no towels. The 10 min drive to Food Lion is convenient if you forget anything. Everything else was great as described, excellent communication with Jack prior to stay and flexibility for check-in. Inside the home was clean, no sign of any pests during stay. I would absolutely stay again and recommend for others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2025
We appreciate your feedback Justin and glad you enjoyed your stay at Making Memories. Hopefully you return for another visit. We try to be as flexible with check in as possible and get our guest in early to get out on the water. Thanks again
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Nice location and homesite

The downstairs needed some deep cleaning and bug dis infestation. Over all the home was suitable, it just needs some updates. We enjoyed our stay tho.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful water

Nice to have a fridge, kayaks and shade at the dock. Pickle ball and basketball courts were convenient and in good shape. Steep driveway and stairs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2023
Very glad you took advantage of all the amenities. I always enjoy a nice paddle out to the shoals for morning fishing. The tennis courts are nice and as I get older the pickle ball doesnt beat me up like tennis. Thanks again
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Great location, house in need of repairs

The floors were in desperate need of sweeping, the basement door is falling apart and won't stay open unless propped, the mattress covers need to be replaced. The location on the lake is great and close to rental facilities, but I wouldn't stay here again. Thankfully the toilets were clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2023
Thank you for your input on our lake house. I have addressed the issues with the floors being swept and matteras covers with my cleaning person and she assured me the floors were swept and cleaned with hard wood floor swiffer before your weekend. We have extra matteras pads in the closet of each bedroom but you need to provide your own sheets and towels. Please have respect for the owners and don't bring your dog when not permitted. Hopefully you have better weather on your next lake visit.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Very disappointing

Roaches. Filthy. Mold. Mildew. Sewer smell. Poorly equipped for vacation home. Poorly maintained. Unsafe dock area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Disgusting and unhygienic. Black mold. Unsafe and full of bugs and cobwebs. We had to clean it. Broken furniture. Feces smeared on upstairs toilet. Kitchen dirty and sticky. Owner ghosted us once we complained. Complained to VRBO with pictures of all our complaints. Too many to name. VRBO said owner didn’t respond to their call. Still don’t know if we’ll get refunded. Don’t book this place!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not all "Making Memories" are good memories.

Kitchen was not clean. We had to clean dishes (greasy) and clean the oven. Beds were not comfortable. My 12 year old niece was climbing out of the lake and the stairs attached to the dock board pulled off. We stayed 3 nights on the 2nd night the AC quit working and stayed off until after we left 11/2 later. Although the owners seemed nice enough the property is very old. Only 2 of the smoke detectors worked. The railing going to the bottom floor was inadequate.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2023
So sorry that your vacation at our lake house did not provide a memorable vacation time. Your complaints about the dirty dishes and pots and pans in the kitchen did not check out as credible with our housekeeper. She said that she clean the house herself and that was a non-issue. She has clean for us for the last several years and we have never had any complaints. About the ladder that came off the dock oh, so happy that no one was hurt and just hope there was not roughhousing going on with the ladder. However there was another letter on the side of the dock that could be used for climbing out of water. After checking the air conditioner we found that it had Frozen up usually due to leaving the doors opened. After closing the doors and windows and turning the fans on the air conditioner did thaw out and worked splendidly after that without having to call a service person. There is a note at the bottom of the thermostat that tells you never turn the air conditioner up more than 2 degrees at a time. Most people know this but we always like to remind Our Guest. The bed issue we can do nothing about as we just replaced all the mattresses this spring and some folks have trouble sleeping and always have trouble sleeping away from home. We hope that your next vacation at Smith Mountain Lake- in a different house other than ours will work out for you.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Peaceful cabin

Great trip w/ my husband, 2 kids, & dog. Contacted owner 48 hrs before the trip to make sure it was ok to book & were told yes, confirmed next day. Put the boat in & parked truck on Thurs night, didn’t have to get in the truck again until heading home tues. Took boat to coffee,dinners,ice cream, etc. Full kitchen at the house w/ everything we needed to make meals. The house is in a wooded, secluded location which we much preferred over the more open areas of the lake. The cove is very calm/peaceful & we were able to fish, swim, & relax off the dock. We rent 5+ rentals a year & I’ve never posted a complaint before, but I tried to discuss this w/ the owner & was dismissed. House was filthy. Kitchen floors had food stuck to ground, coffee stains, etc. Trash & dirty socks poking out from beds. Dead bugs on bathroom counter/floor. Pill on couch. Random nails,tools,etc in the house. Leaf blower at kitchen table, maybe so we could blow off the deck, which was too dirty to sit on. I contacted the owner immediately & he said was sorry for food in the fridge, but he swiffered the floors himself & it was clean. No. It was disgusting. House has a cleaning fee, so I expected the house to be clean. If the house is not getting cleaned, there should be no cleaning fee, & we also would not have stayed there as it was not a cheap trip. Also, kayaks & pedal boat are just on the ground outside, one filled with water, the others with spiders & bugs & not usable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2024
Accommodated guests by placing vacation home on 72 hour hold 48 hours before arrival on the Holiday weekend. Acted in good faith to allow extra time while guest having boat maintenance problems. After finalizing reservation allowed early check-in The entire home was cleaned from top to bottom before guest arrival. Unfortunately 4 items were left on top of shelf of bleached refrigerator upon guest arrival . Housekeeper was going to place the items in there cooler before leaving. The guest sent us pictures of the items along with her food already unpacked so I did not interpret as a problem. No dirty clothes or bugs in the floor the house is on a wooded lot so leaves are to be expected from time to time. We leave a small electric leaf blower to blow off the decks and docks while visiting but there is a broom if you prefer that method. After offering our home for many years this guest will not be welcomed again.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Guest beware!!

As with the last reviewer (who checked out 2 days before we arrived), we found the house extremely dirty. Upon entering my son immediately knocked down cobwebs throughout while my husband swept and mopped the floors We felt the need to wash anything we were about to consume food or drink from. The dishes and cabinets had bugs throughout. Dirt and debris consisting of water bottles and used tissues for example were found under every bed in the house. Dirty doors, lampshades, curtains…the list of downright filth goes on and on. This home is not sanitary and in need of a thorough top to bottom professional cleaning. I reached out to the owner letting her know the cleaner was doing her a disservice, but she denied my claims even after the series of pictures I sent saying they had been there and everything was in great condition. This family is in total denial, going as far as accusing me of scamming them for the cleaning deposit and merely copying the previous review. Unfortunately the capability of sharing photos here is nonexistent. I also stated the dishwasher wasn’t working (which of course I realized after it was full and ready to be run), the upper deck rail is compromised, which is potentially dangerous and of a suspected electrical problem.They believed none of it. There was no indication in the listing there isn’t trash pickup. A directive posted on the refrigerator informed us where the dump was located and that we needed to take the trash there ourselves.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2024
It has become apparent from feedback from renters that the house is not getting cleaned to our standards . We have switched cleaning services and will monitor the cleanliness of the house to make sure our home is clean before arrivals. The home is structurally sound and we are always investing back into our lake home to give our guests a great experience. Unfortunately there is not a trash service but you pass a disposal station leaving the area and we provide heavy duty construction bags .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved staying here! We’ll definitely be back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

We brought our boat and enjoyed a week in July. Quiet cove excellent for swimming and great location on the lake. House is as described, dated but functional. Rear of house faces north so you’re in shade most of the time on the rear porches, which I think was nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time on the lake

Everything went well and easy. Check in. Great location in a quiet neighborhood
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2023
Great guest. Hopefully see you again in August. Thanks again
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Making memories

My family and I very much enjoyed our stay and the location and view were amazing. The upper level of the house was very nice, the lower level was was very dated but supplied extra space for our family. The docks were great for the kids to fish off of and dock our boats. The only drawback was that they don’t allow us to bring our dog.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome stay!

Everything was great! Will definitely be going back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2023
Thank you for staying with us. We look forward to your return. Safe travels
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and relaxing

Nice and quiet and lots of shade. Could sit on the deck without sweating to much. Good place to relax and unwind. Probably very pretty in the fall
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2023
Thanks Sandra oh, we find that the deck in itself is so conducive to sitting, long coffee breaks in the morning. So glad that you enjoyed the lake house in the quiet Cove.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun time

Beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2023
Thank you for staying with us. We hope to see you next year. Safe Travels
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great trip

Enjoyed our stay very much. The cove is quiet and beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
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