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Huge Dock, Big Water, >200 Mb/s WiFi, Canoe, 3 King, Queen, and Bunks for Kids

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Terrace/patio
TV, fireplace, ping pong, books
TV, fireplace, ping pong, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Huge Dock, Big Water, >200 Mb/s WiFi, Canoe, 3 King, Queen, and Bunks for Kids

My wife and I have been on VRBO with our first property "Happy Wife" VRBO# 1050898 since 2017 and although we did not expect it we found the managing of the home to be rewarding both in the fact it is an activity we do together and because of all of the wonderful people we have met along the way. A quick look at the "Happy Wife" will show that with 69 reviews and a 5 star rating that we are very serious about providing a fantastic vacation experience.

Recently purchased home on Smith Mountain Lake with a long list of amenities ... perfect for summer vacation at the lake! Plenty of parking and room enough for a boat trailer!

Located at the end of a Cul-de-sac in Goodview VA this home ("Happy Life") is a perfect compliment to our other VRBO rental "Happy Wife". The home is located on the main channel and we absolutely love to watch the boats go by all day long yet, because of the way the dock is situated relative to the channel there is plenty of safe space for swimming, canoeing, kayaking, and ... well exploring. The dock is huge with an upper level that is in the sun all day long and then a lower level with a 12' x 12' floating dock that is perfect for swimming and fishing. Standing in the main level it is possible to have a view of the lake over what is almost 180 degrees are one turns toward the kitchen with the many windows present. The entire lower level of the home has been recently finished and furnished to provide a wonderfully comfortable setting for a perfect getaway with friends and family.

The home has a total of 8 beds including a king bed in the main level master, a pair of bunk beds on the main level in the kids room, and another with a queen. The terrace level features two more king beds. There are a total of four bathrooms a full and 3/4 bath on the main level and two 3/4 baths on the terrace level.

The living area on the main level includes a 50" smart TV and the living area on the terrace level includes a 55" smart TV both of which are set up with xfinity cable service. The home includes blazing fast wireless internet at over 200 Mb/sec.

Just a few of the finer points for the home are:
- The kitchen area is amazing. It almost feels like you are outside with the crazy number of windows.
- The main level master includes a balcony and seating with water views
- The terrace level master includes a deck area with seating and water views
- The home includes three full sized refrigerators two of which are outfitted with automatic ice makers.
- The main level includes a deck with water views and a portion of which is covered for enjoying the shade after many hours of sun.
- The terrace level includes a deck with water views.
- A metal fire-pit is available and fires at the lake are amazing!
- Linens are provided - plan to bring your own beach towels.
- The terrace level includes a ping pong table for hours of entertainment.
- With decks, docks, balconies, and the wooded lot there is a place for everyone.
- The large section of land at the top of the driveway to the right as you face the home will accommodate almost any trailer.





Property manager

Susan Maupin

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 11 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the area

Map
Goodview, VA

What's nearby

  • Smith Mountain Lake - 1 min walk
  • Booker T. Washington National Monument - 24 min drive
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 34 min drive
  • Berglund Center - 39 min drive
  • Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital - 41 min drive

Getting around

  • Roanoke Station - 43 min drive
  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jake's Place - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Vinny's Italian Grill & Pizzeria - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Diamond Hill General Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fables & Feathers Winery - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Huge Dock, Big Water, >200 Mb/s WiFi, Canoe, 3 King, Queen, and Bunks for Kids pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Huge Dock, Big Water, >200 Mb/s WiFi, Canoe, 3 King, Queen, and Bunks for Kids?

Check-in begins at 5:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Huge Dock, Big Water, >200 Mb/s WiFi, Canoe, 3 King, Queen, and Bunks for Kids?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Huge Dock, Big Water, >200 Mb/s WiFi, Canoe, 3 King, Queen, and Bunks for Kids located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Smith Mountain Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Moneta Library and Halesford Harbor Marina. Moneta Park and Webster Marine Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Huge Dock, Big Water, >200 Mb/s WiFi, Canoe, 3 King, Queen, and Bunks for Kids Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 103 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

Liked: Cleanliness
September on the Lake.
This was a great house for our girls’ reunion. The rooms are massive! We enjoyed ping pong and kayaking and exploring the area. Lunch at Mangoes was pleasant, and Fables and Feathers winery had some good wines. The only thing to note is that the bunk room is not a great choice for adults.Its small and the mattresses are not good. The others rooms are excellent. There was a nice kitchen open to the living area that was great for gathering around for meals.The deck furniture cushions were not usable, but the time of year may have had something to do with that. Checkout was very easy. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
End of summer, family of 6
The house was spacious and had more bedrooms than we needed. We spent most of our time on the lake or in the combined kitchen & den space with the enormous windows looking down on the lake. We rented a boat for 3 days and were able to keep it docked on site. The owner was friendly and accommodating. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace & Beauty
We had a WONDERFUL stay at the house. Great location and great space. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Thanks for an amazing time with great views.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family retreat
We love the lake and this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great trip at the lake
Highly recommend this property - it is set up to host a lot of adults with privacy and space. Beds are comfortable, views are breathtaking, and the dock is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Graduation weekend
Great space for the weekend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this place!
Our 3rd straight year staying here- love everyting about the place and Keith is a tremendous host. Highly recommned!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerome S., MARIETTA

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas 2023
This our second Christmas at this home. It is always a wonderful location and property.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mona W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning view
Beautiful spacious home on the lake with a stunning water view. Would have loved to stay longer. The Halloween decorations were a pleasant surprise. It was a wonderful setting for our girls weekend. Thank you to our host for being so accommodating with our arrival time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Halley H., Durham, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay at SML
My family and I had a wonderful visit. The house was exactly as described and kept us plenty entertained, with games and ping pong and kayaking. Keith was always responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time at the lake
Great time celebrating my husbands 50th at the lake. Plenty to do with the dock, a canoe, kayaks and paddle boards for use during your stay and a nice game area for those rainy days. Fire drum right off lower level deck so you don’t have to walk all the way down to the dock to enjoy a fire. Well thought out vacation property stocked with everything you need for a great trip. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily A., Richmond, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy Stay at Happy Life
This was our second stay at Happy Life. The house is perfect for our family. Comfortable and spacious!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
Lake house was amazing! Was a perfect place for our family, friends, and fun! Views of the lake were super, huge dock was perfect for morning coffee, and the downstairs game room/bar was our favorite hangout (kitchen too)! Here for our daughter's wedding, we had plenty of room for all family and friends, and was a great place to come back and relax after all of the events during the week. Loved the decor, comfortable but very elegant. Bedrooms were huge, and the bathrooms were gorgeous. The owners responded quickly to any questions we had. We will definitely be coming back!! Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Patrick L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Family Vacation
Spent a week at Happy Life!! The house was perfect for a family stay…very spacious and very well stocked. The walk from the lake was tolerable….felt good to get the exercise. The kids enjoyed all the stuffed animals and games. Hope to make it back. Communication went well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan O., Harrisonburg, va

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb stay!
Group of family and friends visited “happy life” and had a wonderful time. The house was soooo very clean and included everything you could think of…. Our boys caught a ton of fish off the dock and enjoyed floating around in the kayaks… really appreciated them taking care of the trash and the linens at the end of our stay which made for a very easy departure….awesome communication with the owner who was very accommodating and welcoming. Highly recommend!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

denise h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week at the lake
House is just as pictured! Comfy beds and furniture and easy check in. We cooked all our meals at the house and the kitchen was well stocked. We made one trip to the grocery store for our group and had plenty of room with the three refrigerators! Great communication with the owner. We are already planning to return next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Michael and Sharon B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Filthy dangerous train wreck
Looks like an abandoned house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing House!!
We had a wonderful 4 day vacation including 2 three year old's and a 7 year old (all boys)! The house is awesome and so much room for the boys to run and play! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place
Lovely house with great views and everything you need. Owners are super responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C., Verona va

Liked: Cleanliness
Family holiday
We had an amazing time at this house! It is spacious, comfortable and well stocked. The views of the lake are stunning. Felt warm and inviting. Even the sign entering the front door was personalized for our visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for family
This set up of this place worked well. We had everything that we needed. There wAs a beautiful view of the lake from the dock. Probably would have been nice to check in earlier (3:00 pm?). No matter - enjoyed by all.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Extra Large
Fantastic house on the lake with plenty of room to roam. Could not have been better. Thanks for your hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheila C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Place!
This house is everything and more stated. It is spotless. They have thought of Everything. The kitchen is fully stocked with more then you need. It was just a perfect Week. We will stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antonia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Couples Weekend
This VRBO, “Happylife” is awesome. It was spacious, clean, and had almost everything you can think of needing. The location is beautiful and allows you plenty of rest and relaxation as well as water activities right in your back yard. I will definitely book this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022