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Charming 2-bedroom Cottage located at Va Dare and Portside Bar! Sleeps 4

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A hot tub with a white interior, surrounded by a white railing and blue chairs.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a sofa.
A kitchen with a white countertop, a stove, a microwave, and a refrigerator. There are stools and a window with blinds.
A sign for a private residence labeled 'Birchwood Cottage' with a 'Lakehouse Rental' symbol, indicating a private residence available for guests.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, striped armchairs, a sofa, and a TV.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Smith Mountain Lake
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Moneta, VA
  • Place, Smith Mountain Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Smith Mountain Lake State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Liberty University
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Airport, Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Charming 2-bedroom Cottage located at Va Dare and Portside Bar! Sleeps 4

Escape to this peaceful cottage in picturesque Moneta. This cozy retreat features 2 full beds, a bathroom with a shower, and essential amenities and your own private hot tub located on the water!!! Relax in the serene surroundings and enjoy beautiful lake views. At night sit around the massive gas Firepit. We're happy to assist with any questions while you stay at our studio. Located only 1 minute walk to Va Dare dining and boat tours and of course Portside Bar and Grille! Come listen to live music, enjoy tasty food, island creation beverages & enjoy the views without having to drive a car or boat. Boat slip included and for jet skis only. Will hold 2 jet skis, 2 per studio! All of your linens and towels are included. Just need to bring your groceries and beach towels. Get ready to cook some wonderful meals on your Blackstone. We would love to have you at Driftwood. If you would like to rent both Driftwood and Birtchwood for your entire family that way all 8 can enjoy a stay together!!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Wash and dry all dishes and put back where they were!
Leave all linens on the beds!
Place all bath towels and hand towels in the shower.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No eating or drinking on ANY indoor furniture, except bar stools. Massive fine will apply!!

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4138922vb
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
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

Moneta

Located in Moneta, this apartment is 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. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing adventures can be found near the property.
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Moneta, VA

What's nearby

  • Smith Mountain Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Liberty University - 50 min drive - 64.0 km
  • Berglund Center - 56 min drive - 64.1 km
  • Valley View Mall - 60 min drive - 68.2 km

Getting around

  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Napoli Cowboy Restaurant - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Napoli By The Lake - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Mitchell's Restaurant - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming 2-bedroom Cottage located at Va Dare and Portside Bar! Sleeps 4 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming 2-bedroom Cottage located at Va Dare and Portside Bar! Sleeps 4?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming 2-bedroom Cottage located at Va Dare and Portside Bar! Sleeps 4?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming 2-bedroom Cottage located at Va Dare and Portside Bar! Sleeps 4?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming 2-bedroom Cottage located at Va Dare and Portside Bar! Sleeps 4 located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is steps away from Smith Mountain Lake and Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina. Mars Hill and Smith Mountain Lake State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming weekend getaway spot
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul, 2025
Thank you so much John!! You all were a pleasure to host!! Come back and see us!!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
The property did not feel clean, and by the second morning the kitchen was covered in ants. We were unable to even stay in the house, and ended up having to cut our stay short. We provided multiple pictures to show how bad the ant situation really was. The property managers solution was to set up a few ant traps, which did not help. The host also blamed us for being upset about the ants and making her husband travel from NC to take care of the situation. We had no way of knowing he was in NC as we don’t know the owner. Instead of apologizing for the situation the owner decided to say we were being unreasonable that we did not want to stay in a place covered with ants. The lack of customer service was both shocking and telling.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

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

SML getaway

The folks around the marina were friendly. The unit is very nicely decorated, and the hot tub was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul, 2025
Hi Nancy!! We are so happy you had a Wonderful time at the Cottage. We love it there too, it is a good time for sure!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

The sweetest secret of Smith Mountain Lake!

Adorable cottage, superbly decorated, centrally located. Hosts were easily accessible and very amiable. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul, 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!!! You were an absolute pleasure to host. Please come back and see us!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hedrick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Modern, clean and beautiful. It’s a duplex, a little bit to close to next door it’s really good if you have a 2 family or big families you can rent both places. Very close to restaurants and bars serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. Manager are very nice and they will help you out fast it you have any issues or requests
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

suzanne c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is 99.9% exactly how described. Your water view is slightly obstructed due to trees on the shore that the owner isn’t allowed to do anything about. Very charming and cute. Clean and comfortable. Very compact and efficient. I only have one suggestion, and that is to put a door covering on the only door in and out of the place. It’s a wonderful view and natural light. However, if the other side of the duplex is rented, and they are using the shared sitting area around the fireplace, they can see directly into the other unit. I mentioned this to the owner, and they were quick to reply with their reasoning, and that they would look into it. The bathroom has a barn style sliding door. Needs to be stopped at just the right place to block any view of the inside. We have no complaints. We would rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Wendi D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The cottage is adorable! Our experience was Ok, but the kitchen was not well appointed. Typically, there is some basic essentials stocked in the kitchen but there were none. We had no coffee as it was a Keurig and when I asked about the coffee maker I was not told we needed to bring coffee (they should have had a couple of "pods" available as we don't use a Keurig), no plastic wrap or ziplocks, and there were no sharp knives, just dinner knives etc. The bathroom has NO privacy. You do not want to go stay there with another couple as you can see in the bathroom---it is a barn door and offers NO privacy. There might as well not be a door on it. We were disappointed as our overall opinion is that it needs more work and additions to make it really enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept, 2025
Wendi- We are so sorry to hear you thought the kitchen was not well stocked. I personally made sure the kitchen had everything needed for everyone’s stay! I have a very expensive steak knife sets everything you need down to books of matches!! We provide the kitchen and all the essentials, but all of our guests bring their own groceries, drinks etc. we own over 50 rentals at the lake and I have never heard of people wanting me to supply their coffee and plastic wrap. All of our guests have different taste and they always bring their own😊 We have stayed numerous times and NEVER had a problem with the barn door. We bend over backwards for our guests and I recall you never reached out, didn’t even thank me for the early check-in. We heard nothing from you during your stay!!! If the door was malfunctioning, you should have let us know. We are up at the lake every weekend. My steak knives upset me, someone walked out with a $150 set of knives. Please to other VRBO owners use your words, communication goes a long way in making guests happy. Good day to you😌 Warmly, Meredith
Verified review

8/10 Good

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alex V.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Rae C.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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