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The Gate House - Lake Views and Private Cove

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Interior
Exterior
Dining
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Gate House - Lake Views and Private Cove

Welcome to The Gate House, a beautifully decorated lakefront 4 bdrm, 3 bath home on Smith Mountain Lake with easy access to a private waterfront and dock. You will enjoy spectacular views of the main channel from our quiet cove with plenty of deep water to park your boat as well as swim, kayak, or paddle board. Ten minute access to boat rentals, grocery store, and restaurants! Enjoy your time with family/friends with two levels of entertainment space; something for everyone!

The main level of the house has a fully stocked kitchen that will meet all of your cooking needs! There is seating for four at the island and seating for eight more at the dining table! Enjoy views of the water from almost every room of the entire house! The Main level also has a bedroom with a king bed, large closet, and a bathroom with shower and whirlpool tub. An additional full bathroom and queen bedroom are also on the main level. Enjoy a quiet cup of coffee on the private master bedroom deck or enjoy dinner with friends and family on the main upper deck with table and grill.

Downstairs, there is a large entertainment space with TV and video library. There is a ping pong table and foosball table and plenty of games, puzzles and toys for all ages! Another king bedroom is downstairs with an attached full bathroom as well as an additional queen bedroom. All downstairs bedrooms open to the large lower deck with comfortable chairs and a fire pit!

It is an easy walk from the deck to the dock. The dock is in deep water for your boat with a large table! There are two single kayaks and a stand up paddle board for you to use during your stay and life jackets for all sizes! Our private cove makes swimming and enjoying the water easy and safe for everyone!

Please note:
- We do not provide linens and towels for this rental. You are welcome to bring your own or rent them from a rental company. Linen rental info given after booking and is easy and convenient!
- Fireplace in living room is not for renter’s use
- Garage is not available for renter's use

Property manager

Kate Good

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

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

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking on decks or dock

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Please be respectful to our neighbors and drive under the speed limit on Gate Lane.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking on decks or dock

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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, a first aid kit 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

About the area

Map
Moneta, VA

What's nearby

  • Smith Mountain Lake - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Halesford Harbor Marina - 20 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Bridgewater Plaza - 21 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Hickory Hill Vineyards - 25 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 42 min drive - 20.0 miles

Getting around

  • Roanoke Station - 43 min drive
  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vinny's Italian Grill & Pizzeria - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Diamond Hill General Store - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jake's Place - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Moosie's - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gate House - Lake Views and Private Cove pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Gate House - Lake Views and Private Cove?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gate House - Lake Views and Private Cove?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Gate House - Lake Views and Private Cove located?

This family-friendly Moneta holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Smith Mountain Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Bridgewater Plaza and Moneta Park. Moneta Library and Halesford Harbor Marina are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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The Gate House - Lake Views and Private Cove Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Konrad W.

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

Good stay

We had a good time
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie G.

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

A weekend away

Wonderful house for a weekend away for longtime friends. Kitchen was well stocked, and the beds were all comfortable. The game room was a nice bonus. Enjoyed the lake views.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

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

Thanksgiving Family Getaway

The Gate House is a terrific property. Beautiful lake views, lots of indoor and outdoor space, very well maintained. The kitchen supplies were great and, by far, the most extensive we’ve ever experienced with a rental. Our family of 8 had a wonderful Thanksgiving and thoroughly enjoyed the property and surrounding area.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stormin N.

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

Great Host

We had a wonderful time for the holidays the host was extremely responsive and communicative. The house and location are beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

We want to come back

Everything was lovely.I felt like I was at a friend's house!The kitchen was nicely stocked.Thankyou for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jesse S.

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

Lake Oasis

Very nice, spacious home with lots of amenities. Beautiful outdoor areas/decks/patios.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carole S.

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

SML Hidden Gem

We had a great vacation at the Gate house. The pictures online are wonderful but when we arrived, the layout and the attention to detail was amazing. Beautiful home. The location was great and very private in the cove. I would recommend definitely having a boat ( we rented and many places to choose from) to explore the lake. Everyday was a new adventure and places to explore plus the weather gods were with us this past week. The dock is wonderful for hanging out and enjoying the evenings. Kitchen was very well stocked and made it a pleasure to cook meals. We all agreed we would definitely rent the Gate house again and had a memorable first visit to SML! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy N.

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

2025 SPRING WOW TRIP

This is our WOW (Women of Wine) trips' 3rd time staying at The Gatehouse in about 8 or so years and the home is in as great condition as it was the very first time, which is rare! Such lovely, inviting, well stocked and comfortable relaxing conditions. The owners are very responsive and friendly. We have decided to make this our regular location for our spring outings!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

n d.

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

Great place!

Our small group had a really nice time and the cove/dock offered a lot of peace and quiet. The sunroom was a wonderful place to hang out. Perfect stay for all of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022