The Gate House - Lake Views and Private Cove

Entire home in Moneta, Virginia

  1. 8 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 3 baths
Hosted by Kate
  1. 6 years hosting

Listing highlights

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Lakefront on a private cove

Right on Smith Mountain Lake in a private cove, with kayaks, paddle boards, and a dock for your boat

Multi-deck lakehouse with game room

Over 2 acres with three decks, a fire pit, and a game room with foosball and ping pong downstairs

Highly rated with a responsive host

Guests highlight the well-stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, and how responsive Kate is throughout
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 space
Beautiful lakefront water views are seen from the moment that you walk in the front door at The Gate House. Over 2 acres and more than 280' of shoreline, you will see stunning views from just about every room in the house. Enjoy your view from the private dock or from one of three outside decks. Everything in the house has been updated to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. Relax in the master bathroom whirlpool tub or enjoy music on the deck by the fire pit. Rent a boat and enjoy easy access to anything on the lake or relax in the private cove with 2 single kayaks and the paddle boards that are provided for your use. Rainy days and cooler weather are no problem with plenty of space for the whole family to spread out. A large downstairs entertainment area is complete with a foosball table, ping pong table, and a table to play games! Bed linens and bath towels are not provided but rentals are available! The kitchen is fully stocked to make your vacation at Smith Mountain Lake as easy and relaxing as possible! Indoor fireplace and garage are not available for guest use.

Guest access
Guests have access to the entire house with the exception of the garage and a private owner's closet.

Other things to note
Memorial Day - Labor Day: Saturday to Saturday, 7 night rentals only.
If you would like to book for more than one week at a time, please contact us!
All rentals include a 12.3% local and state occupancy tax.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Lake view
Waterfront
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace

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Rated 4.96 out of 5 from 120 reviews.

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Moneta, Virginia, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

The Gate House is located on a private cove that has beautiful views of the main channel of Smith Mountain Lake. Tucked in the cove, The Gate House has a wonderful dock where you can easily park your boat. Quiet water at the dock makes it ideal for swimming, kayaking, and paddle boarding without worrying about boat traffic. The Gate House is less than 10 minutes to boat rentals, restaurants, and shops.

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120 reviews
4.96 out of 5 average rating
6 years of hosting

Host details

Response rate: 100%
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