With a stay at this vacation home in Huddleston, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Smith Mountain Lake and Leesville Lake. .This family-friendly vacation home is 6.4 mi (10.2 km) from Smith Mountain Lake State Park and 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 16 min drive - 11.5 km
Lake Haven Marina - 20 min drive - 15.5 km
Hickory Hill Vineyards - 25 min drive - 19.9 km
Smith Mountain Lake Community Park - 64 min drive - 51.6 km
Getting around
Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional) - 54 min drive
Restaurants
Mexico Viejo at Penhook - 45 min drive
Drifter's - 24 min drive
Bruno's Gastropub - 41 min drive
Mitchell's Restaurant - 10 min drive
Lumpkins Grill - 50 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.
Private Coveside Paradise! WiFi, Hot Tub, FLAT Lot, Game Room, Kayaks, Beach
Journeys End brings you into your own private cove side paradise. Privacy surrounds you on every side of this magnificent Tudor waterfront property. Our home offers the perfect place for the luxury lake experience. You won't be looking at other homes but instead over two acres of pristine woods and an expansive 300 foot waterfront area with a huge gentle sloping lawn and gorgeous views of the lake from both the deck and dock area. You will feel like you have your own private park. The swimming area is ideal because it is protected from boat traffic and you can float to your hearts desire without floating away. To insure your safety we have added a dock lifeguard shock warning system to our swim area. Our water front has a great floating dock, stationary dock and a sandy beach area. When you are ready to put your feet up you can sit in the huge hot tub, or choose one of 3 decks or the lakeside dock area. Enjoy exploring the lake as you cruise the shoreline in our four complimentary kayaks or two paddle boards. At night enjoy our complimentary firewood and the lakeside fire pit area to roast your marshmallows. Every detail has been taken care of, and the quality of the home, appliances, and furnishings are unmatched. The expansive kitchen is fully equipped and your family can enjoy meals together around the large oak table with seating for ten. Granite countertops and high end large and small appliances are available for you to use. Watch movies together in the expansive great room with cathedral ceilings which can seat ten plus people. Children will enjoy the game room which can be found downstairs next to the children's bedroom. They can enjoy Playstation 3, bring their own gaming system or watch DVD's. Battle it out as you enjoy playing a family tournament on the air hockey or foosball table. You will find high speed internet and Wi-Fi throughout the home. This home offers over 3,500 sq. feet of living space with 5 large bedrooms including a huge master suite and attached bedroom. There are 3 bathrooms, one on every floor and a half bath off the deck. Located right off the main channel of Craddock's Creek you are in a protected cove, but only a cove away from the most beautiful part of Smith Mountain Lake. We have a whole house generator to insure you are uninterrupted during your stay. The location is ideal and only a short drive to all the restaurants, boutiques, and grocery stores. There is plenty of parking for as many vehicles as you wish and plenty of room for your boat trailer. So be the first to let your journeys end be here in our cove side paradise.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot 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 amenities
Ski
Snowboarding nearby
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Video games
Video library
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Area rugs in public areas
Handrails in stairways
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Stair-free path to entrance
Tile flooring in public areas
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the marina
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Foosball table
Kayak
Water sports equipment
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Garden
Unit size: 3,500 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 22
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
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Private Coveside Paradise! WiFi, Hot Tub, FLAT Lot, Game Room, Kayaks, Beach Reviews
Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 117 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Lynn J.
3 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great property as described. Hostess was very attentive with all our needs.
Lynn J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
JnJ L.
26 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lough's at SML
So many great things! We got a pontoon boat w/ tube and four jet skis. Everyone had an absolute blast! one evening we made smores and listened to Adam play a guitar and sing songs while the ten of us sat around the fire near the dock. Not a day of rain except when we arrived. Everything was perfect !
JnJ L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Laura F.
8 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family getaway
Our family, with 3 generations, had a wonderful time together at this home. It is exceptionally well stocked with sand and water toys, life vests, 3 refrigerators, kitchen appliances, etc. It's in a beautiful and quiet cove, just a short trip from the dam and other nice areas of the lake. The kids could easily play on the beach or in the water, and we spent many hours in the near by coves tubing and doing other water sports. This was a great house for our trip.
Laura F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brandon B.
28 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Great home for a family to stay in. Nancy checked in a couple times to make sure everything was going smoothly. Highly recommend staying here
Brandon B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Hollie K.
26 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas in January
We loved our vacation to celebrate Christmas in January with family. The house was beautifully decorated and just as described online. Nancy and Charles provided very detailed information for the house and surrounding area. Love our trip!
Hollie K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Derek P.
14 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Stay at Journeys End!
Our first time at Smith Mountain Lake based on some recommendations. Journeys End was a perfect place to stay! On the water in a quiet cove with a great yard. The house has everything a family could want. Plenty of space, games, hot tub, and every kitchen gadget you can think of. Nothing missed here! Nancy and Charles are great hosts! Highly recommend! Don’t miss this one!
Derek P.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Catherine D., virginia
28 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay on the lake!
We went for a quiet girls trip and could not have found a better place to stay! The property was clean and comfortable and had everything we need and more. The views of the lake were stunning and we were even able to get out on the property’s kayaks and paddle boards in November. The kitchen was a great size and well stocked. All of us hope to return in the future!
Catherine D.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Melanie H.
18 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
The kids and adults loved the kayaking, swimming and fishing. Sadly, we got rained out on Sunday, but we do need the rain so I won't complain. House was very nice!
Melanie H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
E G.
27 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation house!
We had a great time staying here. The house was clean, the property was well maintained and there was plenty of room for everyone. Plenty of parking as well. The dock was awesome and had plenty of space and furniture for everyone to sit and hang out. We will definitely be going back!
E G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn B., Elizabeth City
25 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Remote Haven
Journey's End is in a quiet, remote cove that our family enjoyed immensely. The home is lovely and well equipped. Lots of wonderful memories were made. Highly recommend !
Carolyn B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Patricia R., New Jersey, USA
10 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Cove!
Wonderful week with family - very quiet cove with clear water for swimming. Kitchen had everything we needed and second fridge in the garage came in handy. Loved being able to have all of us fit at the dining table for dinner! Enjoyed hanging out on the dock and making 'smores by the fire pit.
Patricia R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
William W., Dublin, OH
10 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home on the lake!
We rented Journey's End for a family reunion and had a wonderful time. We are all siblings and our spouses - all of us are seniors - and this place was perfect for our stay. We enjoyed using the kayaks, the paddle boards, the dock & the fire pit. There are plenty of comfortable bedrooms for the 7 of us and multiple places for dining on the deck & kitchen. The kitchen is well supplied with dishes, cooking equipment, and anything you may need.
Thank you to our hosts for a very special stay!
William W.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
amanda s.
3 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
The best time ever!!
We were celebrating my 50th birthday and we had a blast! Everything was top notch and we had so much space to congregate. We are already planning for next spring! Perfect for a family or friend group.
amanda s.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Megan C.
28 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property!
Went for our friends 40th birthday. It was a beautiful house tucked in a nice private cove. The property had everything we needed. Great communication by the owners. We would definitely come back again!
Megan C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
edward b.
13 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
A great experience
We had a great time. The house is in secluded cove.
edward b.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Yekaterina K.
31 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property with all you need for great vacation
We rented the property for the Memorial weekend for three families with kids. The house sits on a nice sloping lawn with beautiful water view. Location on the water is quiet, no boats or jetskis were around, the property provides all you may need on the water - paddle boards, kayaks, some water toys, noodles, floaties, kids thoroughly enjoyed the lake. The dock has very nice sitting furniture. The house was clean, kitchen stocked with all kind of utensils, spices, food processors, bedrooms are spacious with good quality matresses. One note - one bedroom with two twins is off the master bedroom, i.e. it's bedroom inside master bedroom, would work for a close family, but not necessarily for friends. Worked for us great, but thought to make a note of this configuration. Our favorite space was deck with huge dining table and several sitting arrangements with beautiful views over the water and sunset. This is the house where all basic and beyond basic necessities were provided, saves time on shopping. Communication with the owners was very effective and Nancy was very helpful. We loved the house and hope to be back again!
Yekaterina K.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Melisa P.
19 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
Enjoyed staying here. Home was well equipped and directions for accessing everything was very clear/labeled. Relaxing atmosphere and very kid friendly.
Melisa P.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
14 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Weekend
Oh it was WONDERFUL!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We wished we had longer. The views were beautiful and we loved the area of the lake in our own private cove it felt. Fire pit right along the water and private little ‘beach’. We enjoyed the dock and sunshine all day Saturday, after morning hot tub!
Plenty of space for groups and families. Great kitchen equipped with everything you need!
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Debbie G.
5 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Bachelorette weekend getaway
All in all it was a great trip! My sister in law had a great girls weekend for her bachelorette party. Thank you for having us!
Debbie G.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
melody b.
16 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Life IS better at the lake!
Let me say Nancy is a dream to work with. She handled all of my concerns, even the crazy ones, like a pro. Journeys End is everything they say it is and then some. The pictures do not do justice to the beauty of their property. You truly won’t want for anything. The cove is so peaceful & SML is beautiful. We opted to rent a boat for the week, but there’s plenty to enjoy without one. After decades of vacationing at the beach, we were converted. We had such an amazing time and look forward to returning next year.
melody b.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Kristen H., Kernersville
3 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
This was a long awaited trip that we were looking forward too and it was worth the wait. The house and amenities were fantastic. The kids loved all the outdoor activities. We 100% recommend renting from Nancy and Charles. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
Kristen
Kristen H.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Lauren C.
8 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
EXCELLENT STAY
This home is beautiful and had absolutely everything we needed. Everything was clean and looked exactly as it did on the listing. The cove was quiet and beautiful and the neighbors were very pleasant as well. We were only there for the weekend, but I wish we had booked extra days. Communication with the owner/host was wonderful. As an added plus, there was also great reception there and the wifi worked well! (**we had teenage kids...you know how that goes). The lot was beautiful, with a small downward slope. Very manageable. Had it been warmer, we would have been able to enjoy ALLLLLL of the kayaks and paddleboards. I can't say enough good things about this rental. If the opportunity arises again, we will be back!!!
Lauren C.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Constance C.
27 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay!!
Great place to stay with plenty of room. My family and I came to surprise my daughter for her 21st birthday. She loved the place and enjoyed herself, we all did especially the hot tub! Nancy was great to work with. You won't be disappointed if you stay there.
Constance C.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Megan R.
11 Nov 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Great waterfront rental
Clean, convenient, well-stocked. Perfect for families waking a waterfront Smith Mountain Lake property.
Megan R.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
10/10 Excellent
Ashley C.
26 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend getaway!
The house was a great spot for a yearly group trip and very cozy and private. The house had everything we needed and really appreciate the linen service and cleaning being all rolled into the stay. We picked this house because of all the amenities and convenience! Only thing I would change is yard was very very damp and slippery and lack of door locks. The space was perfect we’d def stay there again and that huge family room and tv and giant table in kitchen was outstanding! If you could make one of the twin rooms a queen I think more couples could enjoy their stay just a tad bit more! But this was a fabulous trip! Thank you Nancy for being so attentive throughout the process!