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Sunset Paradise: A Private Retreat. Come Relax, Refresh & Renew!

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Games room
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 166363 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Huddleston, VA
  • Smith Mountain Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Lake Haven Marina
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Downstairs King

1 King Bed

Downstairs Twin

2 Single Beds

Main Level King (Master 1)

1 King Bed

Main Level King (Master 2)

1 King Bed

Main Level Twin bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Futon

Upstairs Queen Suite

1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Full Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main Level 1/2 Bath

Toilet

Master 1 Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master 2 Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs Full Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Sunset Paradise: A Private Retreat. Come Relax, Refresh & Renew!

Best Kept Secret at the lake! GENTLE SLOPE from the house to the water!! NO STEEP STAIRS to navigate! Situated on a 3.47 acre lot with 560 ft of shoreline, the house sits on a Point within a large cove, so you have all the benefits of a point but within the safety and serenity of a very large no wake zone. That means plenty of room to swim and play without being constantly buzzed by the boat traffic!

Stay here once, and you'll be hooked! Sure to become your new PREFERRED PLACE TO STAY at SML!

Two docks for your enjoyment. The first is a large, screened in dock over the water with an attached floating dock. THIS IS A GUEST FAVORITE PLACE! Adults can sit in the screened in comfort (seating for 16), and listen to the water lapping below while the kids swim, and launch kayaks, paddleboards and floats from the floating dock. You could easily spend the whole day right here!

The second dock is an L-shaped dock for fishing, sunning, picnicking and tying up your boat. This dock has 2 wicker loungers and a picnic table with umbrella.

Perfect for multi-generation families, or multiple families vacationing together. There's plenty of space to do things together AND plenty of space to spread out. You'll want to come back year after year!!

Leave all your worries behind - come relax, make memories and enjoy unforgettable sunsets! There are incredible long views of the lake from nearly every room in the house! Plenty of room to gather together with multiple large gathering spaces, but also enough room for everyone to have their own space with 6 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms.

We want to make your packing light and easy and your stay as enjoyable as possible! The beds will be dressed when you arrive in high quality cotton linens, and the bathroom closets will be stocked with bath towels! You don't have to bring your own sheets OR walk in the door and make your own beds! In the bathrooms, you'll also find soap, shampoo, conditioner, make-up remover towels & towelettes, and a hair dryer.

In the kitchen, (in addition to everything you need to cook and serve your food), you'll also find basic spices and condiments, plus plastic wrap, foil, paper towels, trash bags, hot pads, & dish cloths and dish soap.

DESCRIPTION OF THE SPACES YOU'LL ENJOY:
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BEDROOM 1 (main level): King bed with Nectar Copper luxury foam mattress, Wall mounted TV, Private screened porch, Private full bath.

BEDROOMS 2 & 3 (main level): Bedroom wing just off the Living Room that consists of three areas:
a) King bed with Nectar Copper luxury foam mattress, Wall mounted TV, Desk, Patio door opens to screen porch.
b) One twin bed, and one Twin day bed that can be expanded to a king size bed.
c) Large bathroom w/Jacuzzi tub, tile shower, his & her sink areas, & toilet.

BEDROOM 4 (upstairs): Queen bed with Nectar Copper luxury foam mattress, plus 3 twins in a separated loft area. Wall mounted TV in each sleeping area, Private full bath between the two areas.

BEDROOMS 5 & 6 (downstairs): King bed with Nectar Copper luxury foam mattress, plus a separate room with 2 twins. (you walk through the twin bedroom to get to the king bedroom). Wall mounted TV in each sleeping area, Full bath just outside the bedroom areas (this bath can also be accessed by anyone using the gameroom downstairs).

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LIVING SPACES:

LIVING ROOM (main level): 2 full size leather sofas, 2 oversize leather chairs with ottomans, 70" wall mounted TV, Walk out to large screen porch overlooking the lake.

SCREENED PORCH (main level): dining table with 8 chairs, plus 5 additional cushioned seats.

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM (main level): Large open space connects kitchen area and dining area; Wall mounted TV; Two large dining tables offering seating for 16 (we now have wooden chairs instead of the wicker chairs in the picture), plus walk out to large screen porch overlooking lake with table seating for 8 more. Well stocked kitchen including Two full size refrigerators, Two full size dishwashers, regular Coffee maker, Keurig coffee maker, Ninja Blender, 5 qt Crock pot, Large boil pot, Commonly used spices & condiments.

LOWER LEVEL: In addition to bedroom5 & 6 (described above), the downstairs also contains a 2nd full kitchen (with stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, kuerig), a POOL TABLE, Air Hockey Table, Foosball Table, a Dart Board, and a TV area with two leather sofas & fireplace From this area, you can walk out onto the GIANT Stone Patio with table, chairs and large gas grill.

OUTSIDE:
- The home is situated on 3+ acres, giving a truly park-like private feel. There is a swing-set/playground for younger kids in front of the house (use at your own risk). Enjoy the wildlife constantly on the property!
- Large screened porch on the main level that connects to Kitchen, Living Room, and Master Bedroom #2. Overlooks the lake and has table with 8 seats plus additional chairs.
- Giant stone patio in the back of the house with amazing view of the lake. Table seating for 18, plus additional chairs on the patio. GENTLE SLOPE FROM HERE DOWN TO THE DOCKS.

- There are 2 Kayaks, 2 Paddleboards, and a LARGE Float Mat for you to enjoy.
- Miscellaneous water floating toys & devices and a selection of life jackets (various sizes) available for you to use.
- Firepit with Adirondack chairs.
- Horseshoe set and Cornhole boards!

DOCKS: there are two docks for you to use: a Fishing/Swimming dock, and a fully screened-in Party Dock with inside seating for at least 12 people. There are multiple places for you to tie up to if you rent a boat from one of the local marinas. (Parkway Marina is the closest).

***Traveling with an Infant: Crib, High Chair and Baby Gates available.

*** 3 day minimum rental in most cases. 4 day minimum on holiday weekends. 10% discount on 7 days or more!

*** Linens included and beds made when you arrive!

*** Bathroom closets will be stocked with bath towels, hand towels and wash cloths. Also, provided in each bathroom: hand soap, make up remover, shampoo, conditioner, soap, and toilet paper.

*** End of stay Trash pickup included on all stays (your dont have to dispose of your own trash here!). Also, there will be an additional Mid-week trash pickup offered for stays of 5 nights or more. .

***IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT FURBABIES: We love animals, however, because of the sheer size of this home, there simply isn't time for cleaning crews to deal with the additional cleaning needed after pets have occupied the home. For this reason, we do not allow pets in our short term rental. If there is any evidence that guests have brought a pet, (or smoked in the house), there will be a minimum of $300 assessed in the resolution center for extra cleaning. If you need boarding for your pet, rover.com is a great resource! *****

Property manager

Jim & Sherry
Premier Host

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Huddleston

Located in Huddleston, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Lake Haven Marina and Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Smith Mountain Lake and Smith Mountain Lake State Park. With kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Huddleston, VA

What's nearby

  • Smith Mountain Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Haven Marina - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 8 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Hickory Hill Vineyards - 21 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Smith Mountain Lake Community Park - 47 min drive - 40.2 km

Getting around

  • Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪White House Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mitchell's - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Mexico Viejo - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Lumpkins Grill - ‬61 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunset Paradise: A Private Retreat. Come Relax, Refresh & Renew! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunset Paradise: A Private Retreat. Come Relax, Refresh & Renew!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunset Paradise: A Private Retreat. Come Relax, Refresh & Renew!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunset Paradise: A Private Retreat. Come Relax, Refresh & Renew! located?

This family-friendly Huddleston holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Smith Mountain Lake and Lake Haven Marina. Smith Mountain Lake State Park is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) away.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mindy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful & Peaceful

Wonderful hosts, who even delivered farm fresh eggs! The property is accurately named “Sunset Paradise” but no pictures prepare you for how amazing the sunsets truly are to watch. This was a magical, peaceful place of bonding and healing after our family lost multiple very important people. We plan to be back again!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends getaway

Amazing place. We were three families but this house is perfect for four families. We can’t wait to go back in warmer weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfectly situated and furnished for fun

What a great property! Has everything you could want for a peaceful and fun trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent!

Lots of space for everyone! Love it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing family week

We had never been to Smith Mountain Lake, and this immediately had us wanting to buy a house and move down there. We loved it so much. Perfect weather the whole time, perfect location. So much fun couldn’t have asked for better.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

BEST HOME ON THE LAKE!

By far the best home we ever stayed in at the lake. Beautiful, clean, amazing lake view, absolutely perfect! The host is very responsive and made our stay excellent. We will definitely rent this home again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends Trip

Beautiful property, updated interior, and great spaces throughout the house to lounge or play games. The two docks are perfect for a group and provide you with as much or as little sun as you can handle.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Wonderful!

The home is absolutely outstanding! Beautiful, spacious and clean.The owners are great people and have equipped the house with anything you could possibility need. They have went above and beyond to make this home comfortable and inviting. We are looking forward to returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

dorothy s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation at the Lake

This property was really amazing, with a beautiful location on the lake and nicely furnished with lots of space to spread out. The home is extremely well stocked with all the everyday items you could possibly need. There is a wide assortment of water toys available to use, our children particularly enjoyed the stand up paddle boards and the water pad. Then after a day of playing in the water we had smores at the fire pit!! The owners were very friendly and easy to get in touch with for any questions. We would definitely come back here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Happy Place

What can I say? We LOVE Sunset Paradise and they don’t come better than Jim and Sherry, the owners. We spent 10 days playing and spending time together. There were 14 of us and still plenty of room to spread out, and absolutely everything we needed was already there! Hands down, Our Happy Place!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Fun

Beautiful home with amazing views of the lake!!! Lots of space and activities for large families to spend time together. This was our second time booking here and loved our stay add much as the first.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

SML 2024

Well maintained and equipt lake house. 3 large fridges all w/ nice ice makers. Gameroom is great! TV's all nice with good selection of programming. Screened in dock house great layout w/ lots of lake toys. Best necessities provided of any house I have rented! Hosts care and gave great support! All family members loved the house!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Baney Stay

We had a wonderful time at this house, celebrating our wedding with family and friends. The home and property is beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Reunion

Family get together
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house and location

Perfect for a family gathering of all ages! Everyone had a great time. There isn’t one thing I would change. So glad we chose this location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hubby's bug 50 birthday weekend

An absolutely amazing time!! Such a beautiful house on a breath taking point!! Sherry and her husband were so friendly and courteous and really went the extra mile to make our stay unforgettable!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property & location - even better than the pictures!

In addition to a beautiful location, the home was spacious and our family could spread out if we chose to. Rooms were inviting and beds very comfortable. The amenities were amazing - water toys, kitchen supplies, games, etc. We literally didn't leave the property, except for boating. Truly a great experience - one which we hope to repeat!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sunset Point Vacation

This house has everything you could need and more. There are accommodations for all ages. The house was perfect for our extended family vacation. Everyone had a wonderful time. The communication with the property manager was seamless. Thanks for a wonderful stay! Can’t wait until we can do it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wow!

The house and property were amazing!! Wonderful owners who have thought of everything you need to enjoy your vacation. Some of the highlights included the amazing views, the dock house with a large selection of water toys, very comfortable beds, great game tables in the basement and the house was so clean! This was our first time vacationing at the lake and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Most amazing lake views!!

This beautiful property exceeded our expectations! The house was the most well appointed VRBO property we have ever stayed in! So many personal touches like a personal greeting message when you walk In, bag of ice for us, snacks, spices, condiments, paper towels, extra TP, all kinds of float devises and water toys… such a wonderful property!! Can say enough good things about it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ginger Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Lake House! Perfect for family get together

The house is perfect for multiple families with children. We had three families with 7 children total and all had their own beds. The house is wonderfully appointed with everything you need for a Great Lake trip! We all loved the party doc, kayaks, paddle boards and fishing! The owner is so nice and was very helpful when we needed anything.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and owners are great, too

Very spacious house filled with everything you could need. Incredible screened boathouse with anything you need for the water—numerous rafts, kayaks, paddle boards and 4 person paddle boat. Owners responded immediately with any questions or issues we had. House is located on such a beautiful spot on the lake. I probably saw one of the most beautiful sunsets I’ve ever seen at this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lily pad and so much more

Pictures don’t do the home justice. Our young kids loved the lake toys. The adults loved the accommodations and the basement when the kids went down. Sherry and Jim were very communicative and accessible. The home had much more than advertised. We will definitely plan on making another trip in the coming years.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie C., Jacksonville, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Lake Getaway

We really enjoyed our stay at this property. The home was in a beautiful location and had lots of amenities. We loved being able to use the swim pad, kayaks and paddleboards during our stay. The house was very large and comfortably fit our group. The game room was awesome and kept the kids entertained in the evenings. The kitchen was well equipped with two fridges and two dishwashers! All in all it was a great stay. The house was very clean and well stocked with all of our needs met. Sherry and Jim were excellent communicators and you can see the love they put into the home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Graduation Vacation

We were wonderfully surprised by the abundant space provided in each room. The thoughtful layout of appliances and storage provided plenty of room for cooks and quick cleanup. On the main level, there are 2 dining tables & chairs for eight (16), 2 refrigerators, 2 dishwashers & 2 trash/recycling receptacles + a wonderful granite buffet for serving built into the cabinet system. The basement game room area has another fridge, oven and bar set up. There were plenty of baking, cooking, grilling & cleaning equipment. Kudos for the XL crock pot, a XL stock pot, and a double boiler — all used during our visit. Hosts are gracious, SUPER helpful, and lighting quick to respond to messages! We look forward to returning to Sunset Paradise. 🌅
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jim & Sherry

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I grew up in Virginia and came to lake often as a kid. It's a dream come true to be able to own a property here and share it with others. Because we spend time here with our own family you can be assured that it's well taken care of and regularly checked by us personally. Plus we're less than an hour away if there are any urgent things that need attention during your stay.

Why they chose this property

We immediately fell in love with this property because this home is so perfectly set up for multi-generation families (or multiple families vacationing together). We have been using VRBO for our own family vacations for years and this property offers everything we were always looking for, plus some!

What makes this property unique

Enough private and together space for everyone! Cooking, dining and relaxing spaces large enough to accommodate the whole group, AND plenty of bedroom space for everyone to have their privacy.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests