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Outdoor spa tub
Terrace/patio
Exterior
4 bedrooms, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Penhook, VA
  • Smith Mountain Lake
    1 min walk
  • Lakeside Marina
    2 min walk
  • Leesville Lake
    26 min drive
  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
    63 min drive

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About the area

Penhook

When you stay at this vacation home in Penhook, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Smith Mountain Lake and Lakeside Marina. .This family-friendly vacation home is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Lumpkins Marina and 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Palmer's Marina.
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What's nearby

  • Smith Mountain Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lakeside Marina - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Booker T. Washington National Monument - 40 min drive - 36.2 km
  • Smith Mountain Lake Community Park - 50 min drive - 43.7 km
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 61 min drive - 51.7 km

Getting around

  • Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mitchell's - ‬51 min drive
  • ‪Mexico Viejo - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina - ‬62 min drive
  • ‪Lumpkins Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lumpkins Marina - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Brenda•Your Lakefront Oasis•Hot Tub•Gentle/Walk Slope to the Lake

Brenda is a Home away from Home Lakefront house that has a gently sloped, easy access dock with No Stairs. Enjoy the amazing water views from the dock or right out the back door.

Enjoy an updated 4-bedroom, 4-bath vacation rental and dock that is family friendly and has all the amenities and items you need to enjoy stress-free time on the lake.

Smart TVs, fully equipped kitchen, laundry, this property offers everything needed for an stress-free stay. Sip your coffee from the deck with peaceful, water views. Hang out on the easy to get to dock, swim or fish with the kids! Play on the 6X20 FT Lily Pad. Paddle out on the lake with the 2 provided Kayaks or simply lounge in the water with the many floating options available to you. Enjoy the hammocks as the sun sets or simply wind down for the day in the hot tub.

The options for you and your family are vast.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this vacation home include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Ronald Gulick

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table football
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayaking on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2400 sq ft (223 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Brenda•Your Lakefront Oasis•Hot Tub•Gentle/Walk Slope to the Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to get away!
This is an absolutely fantastic place to stay. It's right on the lake with comfortable places to hang out outside even in Nov when our group of cousins stayed. Two floors with two outside areas running the length of the house; two kitchens - one up, one down. Plenty of things to do without ever leaving the property! Trash and recycling are only a 5 mile drive away and drop off is 24 hrs/day. The host, Ronald, is an excellent communicator; responded quickly to any questions. We all agreed that we would come back any time. It would be a great place to come in warmer months to get more use of the lake but even with cooler temps, it is a great place to gather with friends and family!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible weekend getaway
“Brenda” was the perfect lake house for a family weekend getaway. The house, the property, all of the amenities were exactly as described and so much more. All of the family members loved “Brenda.”
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a Wonderful place to relax and enjoy the Beautiful View of Smith Mountain Lake.
Very well equipped and clean home. Will come back next year!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Liz S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Smith Mountain Lake
Awesome view of the lake, great dock that worked out well for swimming and parking 2 jet skis and a pontoon.In addition to the lake, enjoyed the hot tub and many hours of ping pong and X-Box. Nice double porches. Water pressure was good and towels were fluffy. We did not run out of hot water. Beds were comfortable. We had a few hick-cups, but the host was responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved staying at Brenda!
We had a great stay at the property! The house was clean, updated and fully stocked - meeting all of our needs. Very conducive for a family with multiple aged children. The teenagers loved the downstairs area with the ping-pong table and Xbox. The cove where the house is located was perfect for swimming and floating with zero boat traffic. The host was friendly and easy to communicate with. We would definitely like to visit again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful Celebration
Very nice property and met most of our expectations. View was spectacular, living space clean and furnished nicely. Hot tub and gas grill worked but were not the cleanest. Dock was very nice for swimming, sunbathing, fishing, etc. but not easily accessed for handicapped. Kitchen was furnished with everything we needed. Beds were very comfortable. We celebrated our 60th wedding anniversary with family and all had a great time. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect fishing getaway
Will revisit this property
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brenda
Came down and stayed with a few friends so I could go to settlement on a piece of property I recently purchased. The house was exactly as described and more. Going in November you can’t really do much on the lake, but it didn’t matter with everything provided at the house. We all had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irma E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
We really enjoyed our stay The house has it all
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and location
Stayed for 4 nights - there were 8 of us, 4 adults and 4 children under 12. Everyone had a great time, the house was beautiful, well furnished and stocked with necessities. Great location on the lake and we used the dock for our boat rental. If you’re looking for a place to stay for 8-10 people I wouldn’t hesitate for a second to book this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Nick H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot with some nagging issues
We really enjoyed coming to Smith Mountain Lake. The property is on a beautiful spot, and the views are outstanding. The house is overall comfortable and clean. There are a lot of water toys and spaces to relax. The kitchen is well equipped and the house overall is well stocked with supplies. Make sure you are aware of what you're getting with this home. This is an older home that has recently been given a facelift. As such, there are still some issues. The dock and deck are in need of some work and are splintered significantly (bring your tweezers if you will have kids running around on them). The house is smaller than it appears on the pictures. The hot tub was full of leaves and debris, and there were fixtures coming out of the wall in the bathrooms. Most "house rules" for listings exist on a continuum between the reasonable (no big parties, strip the beds when you leave) to the more unreasonable (basically clean the house yourself and maybe do some minor home repairs while you're at it). This one exists closer to the latter. For example, they want you to run the grill grates through the dishwasher (is that even a thing?) They ask you to take the trash to a dumpster that is a 20 minute round trip from the house. The alternative is paying $10 a bag for them to do it. When you're paying $5000 for 5 nights there, that seems like something that should be included. Overall, this is a nice spot to enjoy the lake from, just know what you're getting.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family vacation!
We stayed for a week with 5 adults and 5 children 15-2 years old. The house was very clean and well equip. The beds were so comfy, the kitchen had everything we needed, the kids love the ping pong and foosball table. The owners provided lots of essentials and the water toys were amazing! This is our second time staying at Smith Mountain lake and this house was by far the best! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Extended family getaway!
Awesome house with great updates and spacing for several families. Host was amazing with communication and made it feel warm and cozy. Have been vacationing at SML for 20+ years and could not have found a better location to all the best SML places plus an awesome view. Fully stocked kitchen made it easy for cooking large meals and had a great deck for grilling and outdoor eating. Boat dock is perfect for relaxing, fishing and playing; host provided the best lake toys! Great for families with small and older children. Highly recommend and look forward to staying again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradley U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
The house was exactly as advertised. Clean and a great location. The owner made our check in very easy and was great with communications.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Vacation!!!!
We had a wonderful time at this lake house! Plenty of room, very clean. It had everything we needed! Ronald was easy to reach and communication was great. No issues at all. Be mindful you will need to take the garbage with you and the dump is about 5-7 min away. It was fine it is Open 24/7. Almost every room has lake views. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Our stay was wonderful. This is a beautiful property with tons of amenities. The host was nice and very responsive. I hope to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rose Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic house.
This property is wonderful. The house was beautifully decorated. Fully equipped with all your necessities. Great view of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

bob m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Thanksgiving week at Vrbo
This was a very nice place to host our family and friends the week of Thanksgiving. The house was very clean and the linens were very nice. There was even a child's step stool and I saw a pack'n play. The kitchen certainly had everything we needed. There was a second oven and refrigerator downstairs which was great for cooking a Thanksgiving meal. The TVs, ping-pong table and foosball table were enjoyed by all. The owner was prompt with replies to any questions and very accommodating. The view of the lake was beautiful and someone caught a 3 pound striped bass! We highly recommend this home. We hope to return!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect in every way
I booked this property with a little bit of trepidation not knowing what to expect - esp that we were 3 families and I was the planner. Believe me, it is absolutely gorgeous and the location is unbeatable. We didn't want to leave and everyone wanted to stay longer. Very well appointed, comfortable, roomy, and everything you think you'll need is already there (kitchen utensils, dishes, kayaks, etc.) The location is right on the water and we spent hours on the dock enjoying the weather. The sunset views are spectacular! Smith Mountain is a 10min drive where we went for a hike early in the morning on one of the days. The owner was very approachable and I was communicating with them like we'd been friends for awhile. Recommend it 1000% and we'll definitely be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Retreat on the Water
It was such a pleasure to work with Ron. He made sure our experience was stress-free. We so appreciated the amount of effort and time put into the needs of the guests at this newly renovated, amazing property. He thought of everything from a crockpot in the kitchen, and puzzles in the media cabinet, to rafts and toys on the water. With the beautifully accurate marketing pictures and availability of this property, he built a strong relationship of trust and confidence. I can overwhelmingly recommend for our loved ones to stay here. We hope to stay again! ~DS
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely newly remodeled home with an excellent view of Smith Moutain Lake
Beautiful and comfortable, newly remodeled home with a view from most rooms of the lake. Amazing dock with suspended chairs and 2 kayaks with a floating pad. We would love to return because of the relaxing decor, cleanliness and comfortable mattreses.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022