Smith Mtn Lake Vacation Home (5 BR) with Spectacul – Home 1835952 House
- 5 bedrooms
- 12 sleeps
- 7 nights min stay
Smith Mtn Lake Vacation Home (5 BR) with Spectacul – Home 1835952
- House
- 5 bedrooms
- sleeps 12
- 7 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 24 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car essential
- Air conditioning
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Hickory Cottage offers huge discounts off rates quoted by rental agents for a 5-BR home, particularly with 275 ft. of waterfront. Even my 91 y.o. mother enjoys the wide-water views from the 1300 sq. ft. of covered porch area, most of which is screened. The gentle slope to our dock allows her easy access with only her cane. The covered dock and two towering oak trees offer plenty of shade. The great room and porches make it the perfect house for reunion of family or friends. Avoid the coves crowded with other docks and enjoy the privacy with a view of the lake which includes the Roanoke River channel and Hickory Cove with Smith Mountain in the background. While the house sleeps 4 couples and 4 singles (12 total) easily as overnight guests. The lake is relaxing and low-key yet there is plenty to do ... swimming (May to October), boating (rentals available), kayaking, fishing, golfing, shopping ... or just spending time in the hammock or porch. The covered docks include a boat lift. The open docks are both floating and fixed, for boats up to 50 ft. and also a jetski lift. Photos of the views, the house, and rooms are available. You may also schedule a visit to see Hickory Cottage personally in advance of your visit. Additional $100 cleaning fee. Lifts are available for an extra charge. Lot and home is wheelchair "friendly" for those with special needs.
Offseason guests particularly enjoy the close proximity to nearby colleges including 45 minutes to Liberty, Randolph and Lynchburg, an hour to Roanoke, Jefferson, Averett, Sweet Briar and Ferrum, 1.5 hours to Virginia Tech (Blacksburg), Radford, VMI, and Washington & Lee. Your college students do not want you to spend the entire weekend with them ... maybe just the day, so you will have Hickory Cottage as your destination to which you can find relaxation of your own while getting in a college visit too. Check out our special offseason rates!
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: King bed
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed Bunk bed
Bedroom 3: King bed
Bedroom 4: Queen Bed
Bedroom 5: 2 Twin beds - 2 Full baths, 1 Shower
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Air conditioning
- Mountain Views
- Private garden
- Grill
- Waterfront
- Deck
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Table tennis
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- TV
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Ceiling Fans
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
Policies
- Check in time: 15:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: $400.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.
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25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
Gary B.
- Calendar last updated:
- 30 Dec 2023
- Years listed:
- 9
- Based in:
- United States
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Very Good
– based on 14 reviews
Very Good
14 reviews
- Excellent
- 11
- Very Good
- 2
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 1
- Terrible
- 0
“Serene and restorative”
Spent the weekend at this beautiful piece of heaven on earth, celebrating my graduation from college with friends and family. The screened porch was perfect for allowing us to keep the celebration goi… More
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Response from the owner It is a blessing to be a part of the joy that the Lord provides you, in spite of the rain!
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“The location is truly amazing ..... the views are beautiful.”
This home is cozy and comfortable but very nice. It is an ideal family home. The views were spectacular and the location was perfect. The weather didn't cooperate but the home and location was… More
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Response from the owner Thank you, Susan! It has been a blessing to share! The off-season is all good!! The water is still warm in September! See You next year!
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“What a wonderful week we had!”
Three generations of our family, ages 11-83, just spent a wonderful week in this beautiful home. The house was spotless, which was a big thing for us, and very well insulated so it was quiet. My hus… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for choosing Hickory Cottage, sharing your suggestions and taking such great care of our home! Looking forward to having you back again! The off-season at SML is altogether more divine as God shows off His creation!!
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“Exceeded All Expectations”
6 other family members joined me for vacation and everyone agreed it was our best vacation ever. Fished, kayaked, boated, swimming, paddleboarding, reading, porch sitting, hammock every day of our st… More
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Response from the owner Thank you, Todd!! The cleaners reported that you left the house in meticulous condition! You are welcome back anytime!!
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“Nichole Moore”
Our stay has left me speechless! It was more than we ever expected for a wonderful anniversary getaway! Between the clean and comfy lake house and the spectacular view we couldn't have wished for… More
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Response from the owner Thank you, Nichole! We will have a new kitchen and new wood floor in the Great Rm when you come back! Gary
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“Who writes these reviews?”
I have given property owner (very nice man) ample time to make a rental adjustment before writing this. 1. Location - Prime 2. Bathrooms - 2...not 3 3. Shower - downstairs - disgusting - no one in … More
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Response from the owner Margaret,, You are so right on all points! We have indeed rented our home "as advertised at a lesser price other than FlipKey" through other avenues. Your other points are also conceded! Since your stay, my wife and I now personally inspect each week to assure the cleaning of the house exceeds expectations. Yes, I hope you will return after we renovate this winter! Gary Blankenship
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“Labor Day 2016”
Beautiful view and the porches were fantastic!! The owner has been working hard to make updates to the spacious cozy house, we loved the dock and easy walk to the water! We would defiantly stay here a… More
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Response from the owner Jessica, Thank you for your favorable review of your stay at Hickory Cottage! We are looking forward to having you back again! Gary
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“Beautiful Spot - Fantastic Home!”
This was my first time to Smith Mountain Lake and I was not disappointed. We used this home as one of our lodging options for a church retreat, and it was awesome. The location is perfect, secluded bu… More
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“Fun with old college friends!”
The house was perfect for the 5 of us staying there! We spent much time in the rockers on the porch, enjoying the beauty and serenity of the lake in front of us! The house is very well equipped with p… More
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“Perfect family get away, awesome location too!”
Friends of mine from Richmond were coming with a group of ladies from their church to visit Smith Mountain Lake for a weekend trip. They found this home on line and asked that I go view it for them t… More
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Gary (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Gary (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Gary (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Gary the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Gary (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Gary (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Gary (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Gary (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Gary (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Gary (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Gary (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Gary (the owner) a message.
If Gary (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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