Accommodations

Rental Properties, Cabins and Cottages

Apple Valley Home Place
6817 Wheats Valley Road
Bedford, VA 24523
540-586-2436
Two story, six room home in Apple Valley. Breath-taking view of the Peaks of Otter mountains. Completely furnished. Hiking trails through apple & peach orchards. Enjoy the fruit from the trees in season.

Ashland House Rental

984 Ashland Avenue

Bedford, VA 24523

Web: www.vrbo.com/118038

434-610-0526

Darling 3 bedroom/ 2 bath house in historic Bedford, Virginia. Antique hunters and history buffs - this is the place for you. Make this your home away from home as you hike, bike and sightsee in the surrounding areas. 20 minute drive to Smith Mountain Lake. Weekend, weekly, and monthly rentals available year round.

CB Rentals & Sales, Inc.
1027 Waterwheel Drive
Moneta VA 24121
Web: www.cbrentals.com
540-297-7000 or 800-203-RENT (7368)
Fax: 540-297-6500
Cottages & Cabins. Vacation and long-term rentals at Smith Mountain Lake. Beautiful Vacation homes for every taste.

Coveside Cottages
Tony and Candy Laperna, owners
1036 Coveside Circle
Moneta VA 24121
Email: covecot@aol.com
Web: www.2020tech.com/cottages
540-297-3221
Fully equipped lakefront cottages and cabins. From Hwy 460 take 122 S. to Diamond Hill Road.

Elk Valley Lodge
Contact: Reinhard Eder
1495 Crockett Road
Forest,VA 24551
Tel.434-534-0467
Fax 434-534-0469
Fully furnished vacation home located on small working farm between Bedford and Lynchburg. Short and long term rental. 3BR,2 Bth, fully equipped kitchen, AC, W/D, telephone, SAT-TV.

Elmo's Rest
Danny and Nancy Johnson, owners
2122 Sheep Creek Road
Bedford, VA 24523
Web: www.ElmosRest.com
540-586-3707
19th Century Farmhouse with modern convenience. Located on 250 acres of orchards & woods. From Bedford 460 West to 680. Take right and go 5 1/2 miles.

Keebler Cottage Rental

232 Timberlake Road

Lynchburg, VA 24502

Web: www.vrbo.com/117930

434-610-0526

Gorgeous 3 bedroom/ 2 bath house on Timberlake. Beautiful view of the water with walkway to a dock for fishing. Canoe and paddle boat for renters use. Rented daily, weekly and monthly year round.

Lake Retreat Properties
6760 White House Road
Huddleston VA 24104
Email: info@lakeretreat.com
Web: www.Lakeretreat.com
540-297-6002
800-421-6980
Fax: 540-297-8902
Smith Mountain lake cottages, homes and cabin rentals.

Lakeside Rental & Sales, Inc.
16483 Moneta Road
Moneta, VA 24121
Web: www.lakeshorerentals.com
540-297-5610
Fax: 540-297-6848
80 Lakefront Rooms. Individual docks, washer/dryers

Long & Foster
40 Village Spring Drive #15
Hardy, VA 24101
866-395-2038
Web: www.sml-vacations.com
Condos, homes lake rentals. Smith Mountain Lake Vacation Rentals.

Mariner's Landing Golf & Lake Community
1037 Whitetail Drive
Huddleston, VA 24104
Web: www.marinerslanding.com
540-297-3200
800-491-8491
Fax: 540-297-4125
Condos, Villas or Townhomes. Pool & Lakefront. From Hwy 460 take 122 South to Rt. 608 left, Right on Rt. 626

Parkway Marina
16918 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway
Huddleston, VA  24104
Web: www.ParkwayMarina.com
540-297-4412
James Clayton, Operations Manager
Waterfront, two-bedroom rental units featuring a full kitchen and a private dock.  Parkway Marina also offers a beautiful waterfront location with a restored, 1950’s carousel, pavilion, and bathhouse for weddings, reunions, and private, corporate and public events.  As a full-service marina, Parkway Marina is Your Gateway to Smith Mountain Lake.

Peak-A-View
1120 Karnes Road
Bedford, VA  24523
540-586-8542
907-235-7432
Email:  moorview@xyz.net
Only three miles to the "Peaks of Otter' at milepost 86 of the Blue Ridge Parkway.  Seven miles to historic Bedford and the National D-Day Memorial site.  Local area opportunities:  Smith Mountain Lake, Booker T. Washington Monument, Poplar Forest, Monticello, Natural Bridge. Laundry facilities, a fully equipped kitchen, fireplace and central air, satellite TV/VCR, telephone, CD/Cassette Stereo, 2 Queen beds.

Ranch Phoenix Cabins
1040 Cedar Downs Drive
Thaxton, VA  24174
434-665-1509
Email: info@ranchphoenix.com
Web site:  www.ranchphoenix.com/cabins.htm
Two hundred plus old log house accommodates up to four adults; studio is a large efficiency, accommodating two adults.   Over 18 acres is available to guests, including a stocked pond and several streams.  Hiking, bow hunting, fishing, picnicking.  Completely furnished and laundry facilities available. Both are non smoking, not appropriate for children or pets.

Rocreek Cabin
540-586-6341
Email:  trailbender1@aol.com
6 miles north of the City of Bedford and 3 miles South of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Located at the beautiful Peaks of Otter in Bedford County on scenic Virginia By-Way Route 43.
The cabin is nestled in a wooded setting, fully furnished and tastefully decorated with a covered front porch, great room with Queen-size sleep sofa, Eat-in-kitchen with stove, refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher, 10' x 32' screened porch and deck overlooking Stoney Creek, a loft upstairs with twin beds and full bath.  Other features include:  Floor to ceiling rock fireplace, Satellite TV/VCR, Heat and air-conditioned, Full linen service, Coffee maker - Cookware and tableware,  Gas grill on the deck, Picnic tables, Horseshoe pit, Trout fishing, Hiking Trails and a bridge over creek to private picnic area.
Rental rate is $125.00 per night, two-night minimum.  One night deposit required.  Weekly and monthly rates are available.
For Reservation and additional information call Chuck Gibbs at 540-586-6341 or e-mail:  trailbender1@aol.com

Serenity's Edge Romantic Cottages & Garden Weddings - Year-Round
4404 Murray Hollow Road
Thaxton VA 24174
Web: www.Serenitysedge.com
540-947-2468
888-920-4224
An elegant place of quiet relaxation...amidst the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Shoreline Realty
11616 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway
Huddleston VA 24104
Web: www.shorelinerentals-sml.com
Email: shoreline@rev.net
540-297-2322
Fax: 540-297-4513
Smith Mountain Lake Vacation Rentals. Units Vary.

Silver Bay View Cottages
Cedar Key
Huddleston, VA
Web: www.silverbayview.com
Email: info@silverbayview.com
109 Bay Terrace
Huddleston, VA 24104
434-953-6747
Lakefront cottages. Large Decks, private docks w/ swimming ladders, fireplace w/gas logs, satellite TV VCR/DVD, dishwasher and laundry.

Smith Mountain Dock & Lodge
300 Locust Lane
Penhook, VA  24137
434-927-5100
1-877-313-5100
Web: www.petcarp.com
 Open April through October.  Marina, General store, waterfront grill, temporary/year-round boat storage, vacation rentals, tennis court, launching ramp, fishing boat rentals (guests only).

Smith Mountain Lake Vacation Rentals, Inc.
16451 Booker T. Washington Highway
Moneta, VA  24121
Meg Spurrier
Email: smlrentals@suddenlinkmail.com
Web: www.smithmountainlakerentals.com
877-773-2452
540-721-2589
540-721-5293 - Fax

Smith Mountain Lake State Park
1235 State Park Road
Huddleston VA 24104
Web: www.dcr.state.va.us
540-297-6066
800-933-PARK
Fax: 540-297-1578
Pool & Lake. Cabins & campsite rentals.

Terrapin Cabin
Rose & Tim, Owners
Mile Post 69 Blue Ridge Parkway, VA
Email: terrapincabin@comcast.net
Web: www.terrapincabin.com
804-272-4694
804-241-2692
Secluded log cabin located in the Blue Ridge Mountains overlooking Terrapin Mountain near Bedford, Lexington, Peaks of Otter, Natural Bridge, James River & Appalachian Trail. Sleeps 6. Fireplace, wood stove, wrap around porch, terrace gardens, full kitchen, linens provided. Nearby activities include hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, hunting, swimming, horseback riding, wineries, orchards, history & local art.

The Dome Home
Nancy Striffler, owner
214 Mountwood Drive
Huddleston, VA 24104
Email: NancyStriffler@msn.com
Web: www.a1vacations.com/striffler/1/
540-797-4686
3 Bedroom, 2 1/2 bath lakefront home in Mountainview Shores. Sleeps 8.

Victorian Country Cottage
6311 Peaks Road
Bedford, VA 24523
434-534-0487
Email: wesbrook2@aol.com
3 Bedroom rustic Victorian country cottage located north of Bedford. Cottage has rustic kitchen with cooking available, living room with loft and fireplace, wood stove, bath has whirlpool tub and separate shower.

Wheat Valley Lodge & Hunting Preserve
1643 Wheat Valley Road
Bedford, VA 24523
540-586-2812
Email: smedleyden@yahoo.com
Web: http://mysite.verizon.net/res0iqde/SmedleyLodge.html
Complete hunting & lodging accommodations. 2 full baths, free cold storage for harvested game, some processing help available. Linens & laundry facilities, ATV trails & ample sleeping room for your group.

Whitetail Hide-Away
Located north of the City of Bedford
4 miles from the James River
1439 Oakwood Knolls Drive
Bedford, VA 24523
Contact Michael and Patricia Ashworth for rental
Email: mikeashworth@verizon.net
Web: www.whitetailhideaway.com
540-586-4101
Nestled in a private, wooded setting.  There is a loud gurgling creek directly behind the cottage that serenades constantly.  Entry level has a kitchen and living room with deck overlooking creek.  There is a queen size sleep soft in living room.  The upper level has a full bath and a king size bed.  The lower level room has a full size bed.  Sleeps 4-6.  Has patio with a 5-person spa.  Cottage has satellite TV/VCR, full linen service, microwave, range, refrigerator, coffee maker, blender, cookware and tableware.  Weekly Rental Rate is $500.00.  Nightly Rental Rate is $85/night. It is an additional $10.00/night per adult beyond two.  There is no extra fee for children.

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Upcoming Events

  • Jul 4 - LibertyFest - 5:00pm to 11:00pm - There will be live music & entertainment 6:30 – 10:30pm. Folks attending LibertyFest will have a front row seat as a huge fireworks show is launched from the D-Day Memorial, Burk’s Hill, Bedford’s highest point. The Beer & Wine Cafe is being hosted by Bud Light and Hickory Hill Vineyards. Hot Dogs, Burgers, Lemonade, Funnel cakes and ice cream will also be available. Children’s activities and arts & crafts will also be on hand. Admission is only $5 per person. Children 12 & under are free. Bring your own chair. The Bedford Farmers Market is located in the heart of Centertown, with entry gates on Washington Street behind Bedford Hardware and on West Main Street next to SunTrust Bank - 540-586-2148 - www.centertownbedford.com

  • Jul 12 - 4th annual “Horse and Hound” Wine Festival at Peaks of Otter Winery - 11:00am to 6:00pm - Enjoy wine from nine of Virginia’s finest wineries while listening to good music and visiting art, craft and food vendors. Virginia’s most unique wine festival has numerous events throughout the day with horses and dogs as the primary attractions such as the Parade of Horses, agility dogs and muskrat racing. Families will enjoy this festival because it appeals to both young and old. The event takes place on the spacious and gracious grounds of Johnson’s Orchards. Tasters $15.00, General Admission $10.00, Children & Dogs $5.00. - Peaks of Otter Winery and Johnson's Orchards, 2122 Sheep Creek Road, Bedford - 540-586-3707 - www.bedfordwine.com.

  • Jul 12 - Sedalia Blues Festival - The James River Blues Society of Sedalia presents BluesFest 2008, featuring the Blues Competition. Following the competition will be performances by various headliners. Food, beer, wine, beverages and food for sale. Wine garden by Virginia wineries. Held rain or shine in our covered pavilion. RV and rough camping available. No coolers or pets, please. Fast becoming the most popular Blues festival in Virginia! - The Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island - $15 adv/$20 door - 434-299-5080 - www.sedaliacenter.org

 

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