Title: Family Fun and Relaxation: Your Dream Lakehouse Vacation! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=35117445&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Family Fun and Relaxation: Your Dream Lakehouse Vacation! Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Family Fun and Relaxation: Your Dream Lakehouse Vacation! ![Exterior - Family Fun and Relaxation: Your Dream Lakehouse Vacation! (Moneta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35120000/35117500/35117445/111da2b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player - Family Fun and Relaxation: Your Dream Lakehouse Vacation! (Moneta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35120000/35117500/35117445/6cb02db9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Family Fun and Relaxation: Your Dream Lakehouse Vacation! (Moneta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35120000/35117500/35117445/cc4d7761.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Family Fun and Relaxation: Your Dream Lakehouse Vacation! (Moneta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35120000/35117500/35117445/e5818a48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player - Family Fun and Relaxation: Your Dream Lakehouse Vacation! (Moneta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35120000/35117500/35117445/29093314.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Tucked away on a serene, deep-water cove, this lakeside retreat offers an unforgettable getaway. Unwind in the hot tub on the deck or explore nearby attractions like Hales Ford Bridge for rentals and restaurants. Inside, discover spacious living areas with stone fireplaces and comfortable furnishings. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 63500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Family Fun and Relaxation: Your Dream Lakehouse Vacation! Highlights: \- Spacious 3-bed, 3-bath multilevel design with universal lower level. \- Lower level includes a grandparents suite with queen bed and 2 twin beds. Lower level also has a pool table, ping-pong table, and entertainment area with large comfortable couch. \- Master bedroom with king bed and jacuzzi tub, guest bedroom with king bed, bunk room with 2 sets of twin bunk beds. \- Open-plan living area with stone fireplace, large screen TVs, and patio doors to deck. \- Lower level private suite, entertainment area with wet bar, pool table, and ping pong. \- Deck with hot tub and access to deep water cove. Dock with Tiki bar and shaded deck. \- Quality furnishings, hardwood floors, granite countertops. \*\*Linens and towels not provided; recommendations available. Location: \- Secluded on deep water, no-wake cove for family activities and fishing. \- Close to Hales Ford Bridge for rentals, restaurants, and shopping. \- Short drive to Bedford, Lynchburg, Roanoke, and area attractions. Design: \- Universal design on lower level for accessibility. \- Shaded viewing area, Tiki bar with fridge for convenience. Experience relaxation and excitement at our lakeside retreat. Book your stay now! ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Jetted bathtub - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Dock - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Kayak - Table tennis - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Spelunking nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 3,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87820000/87811200/87811133/cc72aadc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakefront getaway with private dock, office, firepit, deck, & pool table Moneta - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning 9.2 Wonderful 25 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=87811133&PinnedHotelID=87811133&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114270000/114267700/114267656/fe6238ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3 Kayaks, 1 Canoe, Wifi, Community swimming pool, Community Tennis, Foosball, gas grill, ice maker. kurig Moneta - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 6.0 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=114267656&PinnedHotelID=114267656&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70020000/70019300/70019277/5af81b0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spring Lake Farm Rustic log cabin on 16-acre private lake Moneta - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available - Microwave 9.2 Wonderful 10 reviews £142 includes taxes & fees 16 Feb - 17 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-16&endDate=2026-02-17&selected=70019277&PinnedHotelID=70019277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92780000/92776900/92776849/90367598.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Treetop & Waterfront! 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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 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 and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Family Friendly Lakefront Home. Game Room HD TV Hot Tub Dock ## About the area Located in Moneta, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Halesford Harbor Marina and Webster Marine Center 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Moneta travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Moneta.dx6348084) [View more Holiday homes in Moneta](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Moneta-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6348084-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C37.16263%2C-79.66643&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=g9j7xBvbkitR7-IEGqBAFyD0VWk=) Moneta, VA ### What's nearby - ![Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia - slight noise.; Shutterstock ID 765508; purchase_order: SP-1269 HA 2018 Batch 1; Order: ; client: ; other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635056392992/3d0e21c0-4296-4016-ad4d-139d8706d488.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Smith Mountain Lake 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![Empty state park beach on Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6142448/7ffdeb4d-67b4-4b75-b9e1-d3075a56e514.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Smith Mountain Lake State Park 27 min drive \- 17.2 miles - ![#takeahike lots of trail to take advantage of in the central Virginia area](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000460651/4daff55e-2958-46b4-aa0a-b85401de9109.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Liberty University 54 min drive \- 44.0 miles - Berglund Center 36 min drive \- 24.9 miles - Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital 39 min drive \- 26.4 miles ### Getting around - Roanoke Station 44 min drive - Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) 48 min drive ### Restaurants - Jake's Place 20 min drive - Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits 23 min drive - El Toreno Mexican Bar & Grill 24 min drive - Drifter's 22 min drive - Wendy's 25 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Family Fun and Relaxation: Your Dream Lakehouse Vacation! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Family Fun and Relaxation: Your Dream Lakehouse Vacation!? ### What time is check-in at Family Fun and Relaxation: Your Dream Lakehouse Vacation!? ### What time is check-out at Family Fun and Relaxation: Your Dream Lakehouse Vacation!? ### Where is Family Fun and Relaxation: Your Dream Lakehouse Vacation! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Family Fun and Relaxation: Your Dream Lakehouse Vacation! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 52 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terence M. 21 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful week Fantastic week, perfect balance of fun for 3 teenage boys and relaxing for my wife and I. Beautiful views and a quiet cove. ##### Terence M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ELAINE F. 10 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Livin large on the lake Great house with lots of room for everyone. Pool and ping pong table a real plus!! ##### ELAINE F. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bee P. 4 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Property Spacious and clean house. Hot tub was big and fun. Sock was great ##### Bee P. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beverly L. 15 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful setting The house has many amenities for easy living. It is close to the Food Lion shopping center and the Route 122 bridge. Unfortunately, the air hockey game was broken. Otherwise, the house and grounds are comfortable and scenic. (Taking the trash bags to the dump is a chore, though, I do understand why it has to be done.) A lot bigger than the pictures indicate. ##### Beverly L. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carole M. 19 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful House-Wonderful Memories This is our third time renting this house and we still love everything about it. Spacious rooms, hot tub, and a dock we practically live on during the day. Our grandkids have learned the love of fishing, kayaking, and boating here and of course the memories. I’m sure a fourth visit will be in our future. ##### Carole M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin W. 27 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We loved it! We loved our stay and are looking forward to booking again for next year! ##### Erin W. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike C. 2 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 2022 VACATION GREAT PLACE ##### Mike C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanie S. 23 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Smith Mountain Lake Vacation Pictures do not do this house justice!! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!! Very spacious and well kept property! Located in a great cove for swimming and relaxing! We enjoyed our week on the lake and appreciate the use of your lovely home! ##### Joanie S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann B. 1 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Frances We enjoyed our stay at the Frances. House was comfortable and spacious and of course the lakeside access was great. Good communication with Chuck our property manager. ##### Ann B. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gail M., Mechanicsburg 3 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful house, great location! Great house. Very nice dock. Big deck perfect for barbequing. Hot tub was fun. Easy walk to the water. Large basement with pool table although the weather was so nice we were rarely inside. ##### Gail M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karl B. 6 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great fun on SML Our extended family had a great week at smith mountain lake! The house had plenty of room to spread out, downstairs ping pong, air hockey, and pool table were a hit for kids and adults. Easy pontoon boat rental next to Jake’s is reachable by owner-provided canoe or kayak, very convenient! ##### Karl B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Lisa P. 20 Aug 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Beautiful home This home is beautiful and in a peaceful cove. We loved the lay out of the house and there is lots of rooms for a large family. Jake's restaurant is in the same cove and they are great. The only negative would be that the owners need to update the pictures because those are from 2009 and there is no lake view from the deck. ##### Lisa P. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Larry F. 27 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Experience House was lovely and perfect for a family vacation. Kids had a blast fishing and playing with the water toys. Adults enjoyed the family time. It was wonderfully relaxing. Convenient location to Marina’s and grocery. Chuck reached out to us to make sure everything was good to go! Would highly recommend. ##### Larry F. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa S. 30 May 2014 #### Perfect Family Friendly Home!!! The house exceeded our expectations!! We stayed two families with four kids ages 2-15 and everyone had an “awesome” time. The house is very spacious with plenty of space for multiple families. The children didn’t want to leave and said this was the BEST Memorial Weekend vacation. The cove is perfect and safe for kids to kayak and swim. In addition, all of the kids caught several fish off the deck. Our only regret was that the trip felt too short with only 3 nights…we should have reserved an entire week!! Looking forward to our next reservation. Thank you Chuck for sharing your house with us! ##### Melissa S. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark F. 12 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful summer break Wonderful house/property! Chuck and Samantha were great to communicate with and very helpful. We had three separate families throughout the week and the layout of the house is very conducive for either everyone being together or for splitting into different groups at times. Being in the wake free cove is so nice for activities right off the dock (SUP, kayak/canoe, swimming and fishing). But the end of the no wake zone is only a few minutes away. Smith Mountain Lake is beautiful! And very large. We look forward to many more vacations at the property!!! ##### Mark F. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa M. 25 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location, great property! We were very impressed with this property. The driveway is very steep but it did cut down on the walk to the dock/lake which we appreciated. The walkway to the dock was great also as it was stone and graded. We appreciated having electricity and the mini fridge at the dock as well. Jake's Place which is right around the corner (on the water) from the house and a great restaurant to visit. We had plenty of space for everyone and the house was gorgeous! The downstairs was huge and very open with lots of gaming choices to keep everyone happy. We also appreciated having access to the garage for a place to keep groceries and extra lake things. Lastly the house is centrally located with easy access to Food Lion and Bridgewater Plaza. ##### Melissa M. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Eugene L. 27 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation The house was beautiful and very clean the kitchen was well stocked with everything you needed to enjoy a week at the lake. The grandkids enjoyed the pool table and the ping pong table unfortunately the air hockey game didn’t work. The only negative is the campers across the cove were very loud not the peaceful cove I was expecting. Chuck the picture on line show a view of the water from the house unfortunately the tree and bushes are overgrown to the point it’s very difficult to see the lake from the house. Overall we have a wonderful time and looking forward to returning in the future. ##### Eugene L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kadesh H. 25 Jul 2015 #### Perfect! Our family of 6 had the perfect summer vacation at this wonderful home. The home is in a great location. Looking at the pictures on the website, we were expecting a beautiful home, but our expectations were exceeded when we arrived. The walk to the dock is an easy one, unlike other places we have stayed on the lake. The home has obviously been well taken care of. Everything was extremely clean and up to date. The hot tub was an added bonus! Our kids enjoyed it each night we were there! We also appreciated the use of the kayaks and canoe. We had so much fun with them! We had the pleasure of meeting the owner, Chuck and his wife. They were both very nice to work with and made sure we knew if we needed anything at all, to not hesitate to call and ask. We will definitely be returning to this awesome place! ##### Kadesh H. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa W. 29 Jun 2013 #### 4th of July Regulars In two short days, my husband, three children and I will be joining my three sisters, spouses, children, and mother at The Frances for our 4th consecutive 4th of July. We have loved every minute of our time there. The kids count down the days every year. The cove is perfect for small children in that we don't have to worry about excessive boat traffic. Very few boats other than kayaks, canoes and early morning fishing boats go passed the dock. We are very excited about the Halesford Harbour being open just down the cove next to Jakes Place. We have reserved our boat from there for this trip and are thrilled to only have to kayak or canoe over to pick it up:) The location is a perfect middle between our drive from Charlotte NC and other family in the DC area. The owners have been wonderful. Whenever we have had a need or concern, they have been extremely helpful and responded immediately! My sisters and I are thrilled to have found a vacation spot that everyone loves and where the kids/cousins can make memories they'll have for the rest of their lives. We have and will continue to recommend this property to our other family and friends! Thank you to the owners for sharing this beautiful home with us! ##### Melissa W. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim P. 30 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location, beautiful home Pros - This home is located in a great spot with a quiet cove and is only about 300 yards across from Jake's Place restaurant. Short, 15 min drive to Bridgewater plaza by car. Easy in and out location to the main channel if you have a boat. Really liked having 2 kings for 2 adult couples, a bunk room which had amazingly comfortable mattresses, and a basement room ideal for teens. Lots of fun was had with the pool table, ping pong, kayaks, canoe, and fishing off the dock. The hot tub was great for relaxing in the evenings. Bathrooms were clean. Bedrooms were spacious and comfortable. Cons - A lot of SML properties don't provide linens or towels but this was the first time out of more than 20 rentals that I chose to bring our own. Won't do that again as it was a pain. Use the linen service instead. Listed as no pets allowed which was a deciding factor in booking over another property, but we swept the kitchen floor and made a quite a pile of black dog hair. A quick clean of the downstairs created an even larger pile. The two teens who slept in the basement were so bad after 2 nights we needed an urgent care visit and steroids were prescribed. The 2 pre-teens who slept upstairs were fine. Two of the 4 adults struggled a bit as well. So we spent most of our time outside after the first few days which was fine. Overall, it's a great property. ##### Tim P. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caleb L., Raleigh, North Carolina 31 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet Cove and Boat Friendly Had a great vacation with our family- the house was clean and well kept! Enjoyed grilling out, playing pool, and relaxing in the hot tub. The 2 large entertainment areas upstairs and downstairs with sectionals were great for conversation, board games, and TV. Boat friendly - we used Hales Ford Boat Ramp about 15-20 minutes away to put in and pull out of the water, and tied up to the floating dock at the house during our stay. House is at the end of a cove in a no-wake zone, so no problems with docking in the water. Restaurant with docking and on-water ethanol free gas are very close in the same cove. Bridgewater plaza is a short boat ride away and has plenty of restaurants, shopping, and activities! ##### Caleb L. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura P. 5 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Lake Getaway! We had such a great time during our week at this property. I couldn't believe how huge the dock was, table and chairs and recliners and everything. We hung out in the dock in the shade, or floated in the sun. We rented a boat and were able to find great skiing right outside of the no wake zone. They even provided kayaks, and just down the cove we saw egrets, deer, turtles and all kinds of birds. At night the kids enjoyed the pool table, hot tub, and ping pong, there was plenty of space to spread out and something for everyone. The kitchen was well laid out and very functional. There was a nice outdoor table (under cover) for family outdoor meals and also a big table indoors if it was too hot. A/C worked great, beds were comfy, bathrooms were nice, owner was responsive to questions. No complaints! ##### Laura P. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carole M. 17 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome House House and location was great. Clean, spacious, and everything you would need for a fun vacation. Dock was perfect for the kids with kayaks and a canoe and swimming. Would highly recommend ❤️ ##### Carole M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natalie R. 7 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Summer Lake Trip This property was great to rent for the week. It was clean, comfortable and a great layout for 2 families. The kids loved the downstairs entertainment. ##### Natalie R. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gregory G. 20 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### SML Family Visit The property and location were great for our family. It suited us very well. Thank you for the opportunity to stay there. ##### Gregory G. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021 ---