Escape to the ultimate lakefront retreat at The Wind Family Compound, offering 8000 sq. ft. of luxurious living space and breathtaking views of Smith Mountain Lake State Park. With two flat lots, a private cove, and over 320' of pristine waterfront with natural rock croppings directly across from the undisturbed land of SML State Park.
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8 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 108000 sq ft
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Wind Family Compound--Best LARGE Rental on SML! 8000sq feet!
Please also check out our other properties, The Wind Family Estate--SML's premier, elite rental home! VRBO#648334, A Second Wind VRBO#825368, as well as Best Dam View #1781662). Our properties are rented Sunday to Sunday in the summer weeks from the third week of June to Labor Day..
If you are looking for the ideal rental property on the most amazing lake anywhere on the east coast then you have found it!
Tired of rental properties that don't have the total package? Look no further--the Wind Family Compound has it all and is the best rental on SML...Bar none!
Large 8000sq ft. luxurious home, 2 flat lots with beautiful hardwood trees, a dock, over 320' of pristine waterfront with natural rock croppings directly across from the undisturbed land of the Sml State Park. No old lake house, no small rooms, no steep climb to the water, no eyesore views, no small docks, no muddy water, no lack of amenities--this property has everything you want and you will not want to leave!
House:8000sq ft of new, luxurious construction; 8 total bedrooms with 2 masters, 5 bathrooms and 2 half baths, numerous family rooms, game room, flat screen HD tvs, spectacular views of the water and beautiful SML State Park across the deep water cove, large gourmet kitchen with custom cherry cabinets, second full kitchen upstairs, fully stocked kitchen for all your cooking needs (Keurig coffee, mixer, toaster, pots and pans, bakeware, service for 20, knives and more!), massive screen porch with skylights overlooking the water for meals, relaxation, and star lit family gatherings! The house is truly an unrivaled accommodation!
BR 1: King Bed BR 2: King bed, twin bed BR 3: twin over full bunk bed BR 4: queen bed BR 5: queen bed BR 6: king bed BR 7: twin over full bunk and twin bed BR 8: Twin over full bunk bed
Land: you can enjoy 2 lots totaling almost 2 acres of relatively flat lakefront paradise all to yourself! Mature hardwood trees provide beauty and privacy creating your own compound! Truly unparallelled beauty!
Waterfront: over 320' of pristine waterfront with natural rock croppings directly across from the undisturbed lands of the sml state park! Private cove with low boat traffic and scenic views. Hang out, dive into 18 feet of water from the large dock.
Docks: large dock with 18 feet of water. Two floating docks and covered deck area.
Have kids?: no problem! So do we! You will not find a more kid friendly rental! Fully stocked toy room provides toys and even a playhouse with slide for your kids so everyone enjoys their vacation more! Toys and games for kids of all ages (even grown kids at heart!) grab one of our fishing rods and let your youngster catch his/her first fish! High chair provided. Take our kiddie pool down to the lake so all ages can enjoy the water!
Indoor entertainment: worried about rainy days? We have you covered! Game room with ping pong, air hockey, foosball, poker tables, and pool table! Numerous flat screen HD TVs with DVD, Blue Ray, cable tv, Wi-Fi internet
Outdoor entertainment: everything you need to enjoy magnificient sml and our beautiful property--canoe, kayak, paddleboat, horseshoes, ladder toss, cornhole set with bags, basketball goal, badminton set, fishing rods, picnic table, dock chairs, bocce ball set, noodles, floats and other water toys.
Fishing: interested in landing SML's legendary citation stripers? We have arrangements with some of the lake's premier striper guides just for you! Some have agreed to consider discounts and dockside pick up for our guests. Head out to reel in fish for fun, dinner, or even to mount on your wall! Some of the best fishing on the lake can even be done by boat or from our docks in the cove! Fishing rods provided.
Nearby: 1)Fly in or charter a flight to see the lake by air! 2) within minutes of several scenic, award winning wineries! 3) within a couple miles of the popular Virgina Dare dinner and scenic cruise river boat dock! 4) close to numerous restaurants and shopping In short, you are at the best location on the entire 500+ miles SML shoreline!
Misc: owner's personal guide to enjoying your stay at SML--everything from the best skiing/wakeboarding coves to waterfront dining and restaurant reviews to wineries to tourist/vacation activities! The secrets to getting the most out of your vacation are all there! Complete with maps, brochures, and coupons! We are also fully available to you up to and throughout your stay to insure that you get the most out of your SML visit! We promise it will be a memorable stay!
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions! We will be happy to discuss our property with you and provide you with more photographs or whatever detailed information you desire.
We hope you will decide to stay at our home! We are completely confident that you will enjoy it every bit as much as we do and agree with us that there is no better all-around property for rent anywhere on smith mountain lake!
Please visit the following websites to learn more about SML!
1) This is a classic river boat which does dinner and sightseeing cruises. It docks only minutes by water or land from our property. You can also get gas at the marina. 2) This is the 'insider's guide' to SML. Full of great information about the lake and surrounding area which will help you enjoy your stay!
We apologize for any inconvenience but do not allow pets anywhere on the property at any time. If you are interested in boarding your pet locally during your stay at our home, you may contact either SML Animal Hospital (540-297-9188) or Windy Ridge Kennels (540-297-7200).
For your safety, we have security Sytems at all of our homes which some homes inlaced outdoor security cameras.
Property amenities
Ski
Close to skiing
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
8 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
5.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Stereo
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near the marina
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Boat
Foosball table
Golf
Gym
Kayak
Table tennis
Water sports equipment
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing 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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
There are additional fees for events.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: There are additional fees for events.
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 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
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
Located in Moneta, this holiday home is in a rural area and 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking. Visit our Moneta travel guide
Is Wind Family Compound--Best LARGE Rental on SML! 8000sq feet! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Wind Family Compound--Best LARGE Rental on SML! 8000sq feet!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Wind Family Compound--Best LARGE Rental on SML! 8000sq feet!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Wind Family Compound--Best LARGE Rental on SML! 8000sq feet!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Wind Family Compound--Best LARGE Rental on SML! 8000sq feet! located?
This family-friendly Moneta holiday home is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Smith Mountain Lake and Smith Mountain Lake State Park. Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.
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Wind Family Compound--Best LARGE Rental on SML! 8000sq feet! Reviews
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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.
Beautiful place for a great stay! All was clean and we had plenty of space. The large, private yard was perfect for our family and we appreciated the leaf clean up before our stay. Thank you for the hospitality Ashley!
We had a lovely time at Smith Mountain Lake staying at this house! The yard was spacious along with the inside of the home! The kids enjoyed the game room. Everyone enjoyed their space for sleeping and the large areas for gathering. The home was clean and appeared as if some recent improvements were done. Would definitely recommend to friends!
We had a wonderful time staying at the Wind Family Compound. This is a perfect property for families with children. There is plenty of space for everyone to spread out and plenty for kids to do. Everything seemed clean and well kept. The neighborhood offered a lot of privacy and felt safe. Everything seemed as described online. Ashley was very easy to connect with at any time. We look forward to finding an opportunity to return!
This was such a great stay for us because this home feels more private than most at the lake! There is a large yard and a feel that the other homes are not close. We had lots of space inside and outside of the home to gather and enjoy ourselves! The home was very clean and appears to have brand new carpet! The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed for cooking since we didn’t want to go out. Great spot for a large group without a doubt!
This is an awesome house for a large group! Multiple levels to give everyone space for privacy but then big gathering areas to get together. The lawn care was finishing up when we arrived and the inside seemed freshly cleaned. You do have to take your own trash to the disposal area address given. The yard was really nice for the yard games we brought and we enjoyed using the fire pit every night. Definitely a relaxing time that no one wanted to see end.
Tara B.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
M S.
25 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Wind Family Compound
The Vrbo add is a bit deceiving. The property is larger than advertised. It was large enough for the whole extended family and quite comfortable. The driveway is a bit small for the number of occupants it holds but that can be managed. The access to the lake could be a bit difficult if you have older folks in your group. There were stairs for the younger folks and a poorly maintained walking path some needed to navigate. The boats and floats for use were poorly maintained and quite dirty from sitting outside under one of the decks. The dock was quite large and shaded but it's suface was in poor condition. All told it was a decent place to vacation.
M S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Phyllis P.
5 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in
A wonderful family reunion
Overall, we loved our stay. The location couldn’t have been better, with plenty of room and activities for all age groups. That said, we felt that there are a few things that needed improvement. When we rented the property, there were enough bedrooms for the adults but we discovered there was one fewer than originally stated. The entry was difficult and we had to get a second code as the first one didn’t work. There are TVs that don’t work and missing remotes. One of bed actually has no bed in it. There were a few other minor issues that the owner should address. Overall, though it was a wonderful vacation! SML is an incredible vacation spot. We will return
We visited the area for a family wedding and had 15 guests (11 adults and 4 children) at "the compound". The layout is wildly pieced together, but perfect for a large family group like ours. The house was clean and bright, and the kitchen is well-stocked with supplies. There is plenty of outdoor furniture for everyone to enjoy the deck/dock areas. The lakeside view is awesome! The only negative feedback we had revolved around sheets and trash. Staying at a rental home, I expect to have to strip my bed - but the fact that we all had to put sheets on our beds was an unwelcome surprise (the sheets were washed and in the rooms, but we had to make our beds). We also had to remove all trash from the property and take it 10 minutes away by car - this proved to be a challenge when we were packing our rental cars with luggage and trash! We struggled to get the TVs to work - many of the remote batteries were dead and/or we couldn't find the correct remotes. Other than those minor items, it was perfect - highly recommend this property for a fall getaway!
Amanda R.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
4/10 Poor
Lisa V.
23 Aug 2023
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Beautiful Lake; The house needs TLC and a deep clean
2 positives...1-The lake and the dock area of the lake were PERFECT. 2-The house size is great - we had multigenerational family of 20-space for everyone and multiple gathering/hangin spaces.When we arrived there was water flowing into the garage, game room and the basement room that has wall to wall carpet, it was soaked, game room and garage had puddles - we called, texted and emailed the owners, after 2 hours she said just keep us posted on the flooding, then never responded to any of our future texts calls or emails. The next day in the afternoon the cleaning people showed to help with the water, we were never told anyone was coming. I also showed them how dirty the kitchen was and they said the owners do not pay for that type of cleaning only surface cleaning. The house needs to be deep cleaned. It was very dirty and I am not a neat freak at all. The garage had construction debris, under the decks where the paddle boards and boats there is just so much junk you can't really use the items. The outdoor grill is DANGEROUS, the one on the deck, all of the burners are disintegrated and it does not light properly I would remove it before the roof catches on fire. The downstairs grill is not in any better shape but at least it is not by anything that will catch fire. When you rent large houses (sleeps 20) in a lake area you need to pay the extra for the cleaning, it can not just be surfaced cleaned everything was just really dirty.The beach area also needs attention.
The was very spacious. The game room and playroom were big hits and gave us in home activities for late evenings. Although some of the amenities need repair, i.e. Foosball and Air Hockey table.
We held our family Christmas gathering at the Wind house. It was perfect for our large families to come together to celebrate! So many different living areas so we could spread out when needed.
We had a memorial weekend for our family and this home was the perfect place for us to gather. The spaces for being apart and together were plentiful.
The owner was very responsive when we had questions- we had a wonderful stay. Thanks so much!!
WONDERFUL HOME for families to spend time together.
We enjoyed your lovely home and all its special furnishings. Our hobby (in our 70's) is landscaping with flower beds, etc. It was hard not to want to go purchase some flowers and plant them in the pots, etc. Thank you for being a wonderful host.
Nice property and plenty of room. Need a Roku remote for main tv
George C.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jean P.
19 Jul 2014
Great Family Vacation
This was an excellent choice for our family vacation. The lake is beautiful, clean and great for fishing. The home was very accommodating and comfortable and was filled with evening and rainy day activities like ping pong and pool table, etc. There were eleven of us and we all felt like we enjoyed this beautiful home and the activities it offers. The screened porch was lovely and the dock was terrific for fishing and relaxing. We will return again as our family, ages 2-70 have all agreed. !
Property was neat, beds comfortable and location was amazing. There was enough to do for all ages inside the house. The management was quick to respond to enquiry. The only complaint is we need to dispose of the trash at a remote location (15min away) before checkout which was extremely inconvenient with young kids. For all the fees we pay, wish it was not the case.
Preethika S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Jon Z.
17 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, location
(Aug. 2025): Overall, for this high price point, some surprising disappointments on arrival and during stay. Access communication received very close to check-in time included a grill "as is" disclaimer (ut-oh) and statement you'll need to bring your own propane (oops, too late - necessitating need to search locally, haul in then haul out tank rather than bring one along originally); several grills on property but only one seemed good/clean for use. Asked twice for yellow-jacket spray as there is an active nest along a walkway - owner promised to provide but did not follow through. Another trip to town needed. Unlike VBRO images, back yard is mostly dirt and landscaping is neglected. Back porch is nice, but screens need cleaning and screens are loose on both doors. Pool table sticks don't have tips and no chalk to be found. Only 1 flat TV satellite box works; others of no use unless hooking up a PC. House shows some wear and tear, but was clean, appointed and very well stocked. Excellent kid’s playroom and game room (apart from pool sticks and mostly worn-out ping-pong paddles). Docks, deep water, water toys and boats and water/views are excellent.
Jon Z.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Ron G.
4 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication
Nice but quirky house
This older, but remodeled and enlarged home has an interesting footprint! As others have pointed out, you have to make the beds and haul your own trash. Trash drop off location provided by the host was 4.1 miles and 8 minutes one way. As others have pointed out, the home needs lots of TLC. One of the stove burners is tough to light and didn’t burn evenly. Check-in instructions mentioned a wood fireplace, but there was none. There were three gas fireplaces, none of which worked. Compared to other rentals, host was unresponsive once we checked in, but was quite active in requesting a photo ID and guest list. Home is listed at 8,000 sf, but Realtor.com, Zillow.com, etc list around 6,300 sf. Kitchen needs more serving spoons and regular glasses, wine glasses with host’s name were plentiful! TV weren’t matched with the remotes, and we only got one working. Overall not a bad stay, but not quite what was advertised.