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Features
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PETS
Pet Friendly -
SAFETY
Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property) -
BEDROOM
3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed -
GENERAL
Smartphone Unit Size: 2400 Sq Ft (223 Sq M) -
KITCHEN
Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster -
LAUNDRY
All-in-one Washer And Dryer Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer -
PARKING
Onsite Parking -
INTERNET
WiFi Available -
OUTDOORS
Barbecue Grill Dock Firepit Patio -
POOL/SPA
Massages -
BATHROOMS
3.5 Bathrooms -
LANGS SPOKEN
English -
THINGS TO DO
Fishing Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Kayak On Site Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Water Tubing Nearby Winery Tours Nearby -
ENTERTAINMENT
Air Hockey Arcade/game Room Books Foosball Table Games TV With Cable Service -
LIVING SPACES
Dining Room Living Room -
CLIMATE CONTROL
Air Conditioning Heating -
LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS
In A Rural Location In The Mountains Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital On The Lake On The Waterfront -
SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY
Smoke-free Property
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Rates & Availability
Review
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Jill K.
Submitted Oct 18, 2025
Stayed Oct 11, 2025House was filthy, beams, covered, and cobwebs, sunroom glass is green.There was several lights that don’t work. Kitchen fan makes noise.Walk to the dock is very poor, steps/walkway, crooked/falling apart. For someone who is an upper Amputee there is no railings, specifically you have to walk down the steps from your car and walk up the steps to get in the house with no railings whatsoeverThe house is definitely not as shown in the pictures. Location was good, but sad that the owners do not take time with their investment.
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Marie M.
Submitted Sep 18, 2025
Stayed Sep 12, 2025We had such a lovely weekend at this property. The views were stunning. We had such great weather. We spent almost all of our time either sitting on the large deck or out by the water on the dock. We also had a lot of fun taking the kayaks out and getting to see the different parts of the lake.
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Andy D.
Submitted Jun 9, 2025
Stayed Jun 6, 2025Exceptional grounds. Dock area, with 6 kayaks and a paddle board available, was so much fun! Home was clean and well kept. It does appear to be a cottage that has been expanded, but everything has been very thoughtfully and tastefully done. The main floor master bedroom and suite are exceptionally nice. The only suggestion that i would have would be to update the mattresses and some of the kitchen items.
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Anthony K.
Submitted May 23, 2025
Stayed May 15, 2025The Golden Retreat is really a wonderful place to stay at Smith Mountain Lake. The house is conveniently located in a great area next to the Mitchel marina and has a great dock for parking boats and staying next to the water. The house is in great order and has a wonderful wood-cabin feel with all the conveniences. I definitely will be bringing my family and my boat back to this location!
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Greg M.
Submitted May 14, 2025
Stayed May 6, 2025Really enjoyed my stay. Neat house in a quiet location on the lake. I recommend anyone looking for a stay at SML to check out this house.
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Cristie I.
Submitted Jun 5, 2023
Stayed Jun 1, 2023Needed at least one more day! Views were unbelievable. Location is perfect. Everything was great. Can’t wait to return next year.
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Submitted Jul 16, 2022
Stayed Jul 9, 2022Very nice location. Home was comfortable. Loved the dock, spent most of our time there. They need to update mattress on full size beds. Overall very nice place.
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Steven H.
Submitted Jun 29, 2022
Stayed Jun 4, 2022The place was fantastic with everything and more for fun and relaxation. Check in was a breeze, description was spot on, and details of house procedures and nuances were all very well explained. Loved it!
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Thomas S.
Submitted Oct 21, 2021
Stayed Oct 7, 2021Great location, quiet neck, marina access was convenient
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Cristin B.
Submitted Jan 26, 2021
Stayed Aug 22, 2020We loved this property, but were frustrated with the lack of both cable and internet. While we liked disconnecting and spending time outdoors, we needed internet for work calls and it wasn’t available. We also would have liked to be able to watch TV at night or hook up our WiFi baby monitor to keep an eye on young kids at night were in a different level. Property management was notified several times bur it couldn’t be fixed. Otherwise a great property, but that was a very big negative.