Surfside

I am almost hesitant to leave such a great review because I want this place to be available for us for years to come! It’s too good not to share… the house is clean, modern, nicely decorated. The dock and amenities down there are the best we’ve had in all our years at SML. The water is deep, close to a community boat launch, and a really nice yard. Also, the property management company was excellent. So easy to get ahold of and checked in when necessary. Def recommend and we will be back!

I had been searching for the perfect getaway for my sweetie's birthday, and this house turned out to be the ideal spot. We're only about 2.5 hours from Smith Mountain Lake, so it was a great, easy destination for us. When we arrived, the house felt so cozy and welcoming. Almost all of the living space is on one floor, with a second bathroom on the lower level that's accessible from the outside—though we didn’t end up needing it. The bed was so comfortable that we had a hard time getting up! The kitchen was well equipped, especially considering the size. The house is close to a local vineyard, so we visited the tasting room and even brought a bottle back. Plus, it's near plenty of restaurants and shopping. We had an amazing dinner at Napoli Cowboy, a small spot locals recommended, and it did not disappoint! Overall, this place was a perfect, cozy, and convenient retreat. While it was too chilly to use the dock, it’s large, and the view is stunning. We also got to enjoy plenty of wildlife, including geese, deer, and wild turkeys. Highly recommend it!

Surfside is a small lake home with good water access. The dock storage unit was well-equipped with everything we needed, like a refrigerator and a big TV. The kitchen was on the smaller side. It was very clean and functional. The beds were incredibly comfortable. If I owned the home, I would add more amenities for guests. Game table, kayaks and such. We found the second bathroom in the basement a bit unexpected; we didn’t realize it was there until we went to do laundry, which was also located on the ground level. The location was convenient, close to a public boat launch and a grocery store. Overall, it was a nice place to stay on the lake. Just a note: you’ll need to transport your trash to a facility about four miles away. It would be great if the owners could arrange trash service, as we noticed cans at other homes. The rental company was fantastic and helped us find this home last minute after arriving at a different property we wouldn’t stay in. This home may be small, but it was exceptionally clean, and we would definitely consider returning!

We had such a fun stay at this property! The outdoor dining was screened-in and pleasant, and the beautiful, peaceful location made our time special. The long yard provided plenty of space for the kids to run and play, which they loved. The sleeping accommodations were quite comfortable. The boys were especially thrilled with the bunk beds—they swapped positions each night for a little extra fun! Although we wanted to bring our pug, we couldn’t get permission. If I could suggest a couple of additions, having some water toys available and maybe a built-in firepit for evenings would be nice. The yard is so spacious that it would be a great addition! Please allow 1 small pet! We would be happy to pay for her to come along! One of the highlights was the refrigerator at the dock, which was super convenient—we didn’t have to trek back to the house for supplies. This was the third property we’ve rented at Smith Mountain Lake, and this place was family-friendly. If you allow a pet next time, we will rent your home again!