Dog-friendly vacation rentals at Smith Mountain Lake

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Furry friends and wagging tails welcome

Smith Mountain Lake is even more fun with your four-legged friends. Discover pet-friendly vacation homes with amenities your pup will love, like large outdoor spaces to play and cozy nooks for napping.

Top-rated dog-friendly rentals at Smith Mountain Lake

Pet parents have spoken. Explore some of their favorite dog-friendly homes at Smith Mountain Lake, offering the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure for your pup.

Pawsitive Retreat
3 Bed | 2.5 Bath | Sleeps 6

Pawsitive Retreat - Huddleston, VA

From $443
(excludes fees and taxes)
Otter Crossing
2 Bed | 2 Bath | Sleeps 4

Otter Crossing - Huddleston, VA

From $263
(excludes fees and taxes)
4.75 (8)
Lazy Daze Lakeside Retreat
2 Bed | 2.5 Bath | Sleeps 4

Lazy Daze Lakeside Retreat - Goodview, VA

From $152
(excludes fees and taxes)
4.71 (7)
Our Point of View
3 Bed | 3.5 Bath | Sleeps 6

Our Point of View - Huddleston, VA

From $701
(excludes fees and taxes)
4.62 (79)

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Recent guest reviews

Our family enjoyed the week of July 4th at Amuse Cove. The home was very clean and fully stocked with everything we needed for our stay. The area was quiet and provided plenty of room for swimming, floating, kayaking, boating, and fishing. There are plenty of restaurants, grocery stores, gas stations, and other local shops within 10-15 minutes of the home. The water off the dock was deep and the slide was a nice addition. It was very hot, but the home stayed cool and comfortable. We experienced a power outage during our stay due to storms, but the local property manager at Vacasa kept us informed with restoration updates. The home provided plenty of space and the wifi worked great for streaming. Although we did not take advantage of the community pool or tennis courts, the kids enjoyed the basketball hoop. It is not uncommon for the area, but be prepared to climb a lot of stairs. The home has 3 levels, so there are stairs inside of the home, as well as 2 decks with stairs. There are 42 fairly steep steps from the home leading to the dock with a handrail. However, most properties in the area do have a lot of stairs. We have stayed at Smith Mountain Lake in the past and had the same experience with other homes. It was inconvenient for us not being able to use the boat lift and power outlets at the dock. We were able to tie our boat to the dock, but it was out in the weather. We had to run several extension cords from the house to the dock to charge the batteries on our boat and inflate rafts. We knew ahead of time that we would not have access to the boat lift or power outlets, so we packed extra extension cords. Access to those amenities would be nice for guests to use.
Gina F. | Jul 2025
The house was perfect for our family's needs. It had everything that we needed including canoes and kayaks! The basement game room and additional sleeping options made our stay great. The convenience to the main SML area was perfect and we enjoyed popping over the Hawaii Fluid Art, Jbohn, and Vinny's
Celeste B. | Jul 2025
The home was located in a great area, all neighbors were friendly. There was no step hills to get to the dock, they had canoes, paddleboards, fishing poles all available for guests. The house amenities were great, all kitchen items available. The house was furnished nicely, plenty of seating. The bedrooms were nice, all bedding was provided. Towels and washrags as well. The shower was wonderful. The only complaint that I had was the toilet. Both toilets are placed so close between the wall and shower it makes it hard to wipe yourself if you want the honest truth 😁 The home was clean and vasaca sent messages all throughout the booking and stay making sure all was well!
Amber L. | Jul 2025
Great View Plenty of room for our family of 8
Elizabeth C. | Jul 2025
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FAQ

Yes, a pet fee is charged at all of our pet-friendly vacation rentals. No deposit is required. The amount varies depending on the property’s location, size, and helps to cover extra cleaning procedures.

Dogs are the only type of animals allowed in our pet-friendly vacation homes. As required by law, we also allow service animals in our vacation rentals.

Weight limits and the number of dogs allowed vary by home; any limits will be clearly stated in the description of each listing.

Le nombre d'animaux autorisés par location dépend de la taille de la maison, des préférences du propriétaire et des restrictions de la communauté ou de l'association de propriétaires. Le nombre d'animaux autorisés est indiqué dans la description de l'annonce.

Some homes offer designated pet relief areas on the property. We recommend checking the property description or contacting us for details.

Pet waste bags are not usually provided (though some homes do offer these as a perk), so it is best to bring your own.

Rules concerning dogs are always changing. We suggest going to the official city website, where you’ll often find a list of any regulations, leash laws, and other relevant information. In addition, certain homeowners' associations have restrictions regarding pets.

Pet food and water bowls are not usually provided (though some homes do offer these as a perk), so it is best to bring your own.

Dog towels are not usually offered at pet-friendly vacation homes (though some homes may offer them as an extra amenity), so it is best to bring your own.

Dogs are not usually allowed on the furniture in vacation rentals. We recommend bringing your pet's favorite blanket or bed to lie on.

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