Hook & Paddle

I’m grateful to have been among the first guests to stay in this beautiful home. I’ll admit, I was a bit hesitant to book since there were no reviews yet—but we took the plunge, and I’m so glad we did. My wife and I, and our two teenage sons and my parents (late 70's), came to Smith Mountain Lake after the school year ended. We’ve been coming to SML every summer for the past eight years, and this was, hands down, our favorite home so far. The view is simply exceptional. We spent evenings around the outdoor fire pit, listening to the peaceful sound of the waterfall in the background—it was magical. My sons loved fishing from the beach area and used the provided kayaks every day. The house is incredibly well-stocked for a brand-new rental—there honestly wasn’t a single thing we needed that wasn’t already provided. The boathouse even has a small fridge, which made it easy to keep snacks and drinks handy. I ended up spending most of my time down on the dock—it’s that relaxing. There’s also a shaded area, which my parents especially appreciated. We’ve already saved dates for next year, and my wife and I are seriously considering a long weekend in the fall—it would be beautiful here then too. Thank you for sharing this lovely space with our family.