Lakefront Exclusive French Tudor Castle. 8400 sf. Nicest property on SML!
Penhook, Franklin County, United States View On Map
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Lakefront Exclusive French Tudor Castle. 8400 sf. Nicest property on SML! Welcome to “The Castle”, the finest rental home on Smith Mountain Lake, In the finest community -The Water’s Edge. This French country manor is perched on the south shore of Smith Mountain Lake. Perfect for families and couples. Tons of space for everyone without feeling crammed! Lakefront, but also 45 Minutes away fro...
Lakefront Exclusive French Tudor Castle. 8400 sf. Nicest property on SML! Welcome to “The Castle”, the finest rental home on Smith Mountain Lake, In the finest community -The Water’s Edge. This French country manor is perched on the south shore of Smith Mountain Lake. Perfect for families and couples. Tons of space for everyone without feeling crammed! Lakefront, but also 45 Minutes away from the new Danville Casino! If you need a home that sleeps more people we also own and manage our newest property, The Sanctuary (VRBO #3672756)Luxury Vacation Rental7000 sf of heated space(8400 sf total living space)6 bedrooms + 1 huge bonus bedroom with 2 regular size twin bunk beds with trundle (each bed rated for 250lbs) Massive Attic Playroom with stage for kids to entertain6.5 bathrooms3 floor cherry elevator Firepit with smokeless Solo Yukon fire pitThis unique custom home was planned for relaxed family living. The bedrooms are large and appropriately furnished, without crammed dormitory style beds common in many rentals. Tons of space to spread out. Everyone will feel relaxed and comfortable when they stay at The Castle.We have strong high speed wifi throughout the home which makes it a perfect location for you to work or bring your school age children.We are also connected with local individuals who can help to make your stay more enjoyable. You can hire them directly to: pick up your groceries, prepare a delicious meal in our home, or guide you around the lake. We also are connected with a local masseuse who has her own table and will travel to our home. Need to rent a boat? We have a relationship with a local company that will deliver the boat to you DIRECTLY to our dock. Our home sleeps 16 total. 12 adults and 4 children (3 and below) in the single bunk bedsIf you need more space and more bedrooms please see our newest luxury rental at Smith Mountain Lake, The Sanctuary (VRBO # 3672765)Mid June to end of August summer rentals are a week minimum. Check in and check out during high season is Saturday to Saturday. House features Elevator Access to 3 levelsMAIN FLOOR - 10 foot ceilings. Open Floor Plan for Casual Living and tons of space for everyone! Brazilian Walnut flooring covers the entire first floor. COOK'S KITCHEN filled with appliances large and small includes: Two dishwashers Two sinks freestanding Ice maker Wine fridge 6 burner Gas cooktop 36" Fridge (a second and third full size frig is in the garage as well) Double ovens “Hawaiian Green” Granite countertops High chair for babies to eat comfortably Island has seating for 8 DINING AREA Table for up to 16 has a beautiful view of the lake and Smith Mountain. FAMILY ROOM Large and Comfortable Coffered ceiling Custom fireplace mantle Gas fireplace operates electrically Two leather sofas and a 3rd cloth sofa Built-in cabinets Large smart TV with cable DVD player with huge library of moviesLIVING ROOM Table for 6 with space to play board games and do puzzles or work on your computer/laptop. We have a cabinet full!OVERSIZED IPE TEAK WOOD DECK Deck dining table seats 8 Green wicker sofa, 2 rockers , and chairs for relaxing Stainless gas grill with propane hard piped which means there’s no need to refill any propane rank ever! Cozy seating for relaxing great view of the lakePOWDER BATH Furniture style vanity Trey ceiling with recessed rope lighting MAIN FLOOR MASTER BEDROOM King Sleigh Bed(new for 2024) Lake view Direct access to rear deck Full bathroom with double vanity and tub/showerLOWER LEVEL with ten foot ceiingsCUSTOM BAR Stainless ice maker Dishwasher and sink Beverage frig Custom Built mirrored barPOOL TABLEPING PONG TABLEFOOSBALL TABLE8 PERSON POKER TABLE SMART TV WITH CABLEMULTICADE STAND UP ARCADE GAMELOWER LEVEL LAUNDRY ROOM(2 laundry rooms in house total) convenient for washes after a day at pool or lake. Wash tub for soaking and cleaningQUEEN BEDROOM Coffered ceilingFull Bathroom with Corian integrated sink and tub/shower combo PATIO Adjoins Queen Bedroom Lake view tables and chairs for 8 Hanging cedar swing chairSECOND FLOORLARGER MASTER BEDROOM SUITE Vaulted ceiling with unique hammer beam trusses Four poster California King bed Gas Fireplace with custom mantle with Smart TV above. Fabulous view of Smith Mountain. Walk in closet. Master bath with custom double vanity with built in cabinets. Jacuzzi tub with custom travertine tile surround Shower with dual shower heads with individual temperature controls. Upper level Laundry W/D room alsoTHREE OTHER BEDROOMSQueen Bedroom – lake view Antique English bed frame Bathhroom with tub-shower and single vanity 2 separate closets Queen bedroom. Modern bed frame with Armoire and closet, 2 side tables- looks out to the lake also. Shared bathroom with dual sinks and private shower/commode room. Front facing Queen Bedroom with dresser and closet side table. Looks to the front of the house. Shared bathroom with dual sinks and private shower/commode room. BONUS ROOM 4 single beds in a bunk bed format Full bathroom with tub/shower combo Great space for the kids to stretch out and play Baby crib and pack n play for babies or toddlers also(not included in total bed count)UPPER LEVEL – “The Playroom” Features a custom designed elevated stage for kids (or adults) to perform. Recently purchased hand puppets for the kids to put on a show. Huge area for relaxing and playing Restoration Hardware L shaped sofa with chaise lounge Large smart TV with a PS4 and an original X Box game - several controllers. ***Interior towels and bed linens are included with rental. DOCK/LAKE Very large 36 x 34 ft dock Floating dock - tie up your boats or jet skis. Ladder provides easy lake access. We are located in a safe cove perfect for children to swim safely without heavy boat traffic We provide 3 kayaks(one is a double kayak for 2 people) and a stand up paddle board, floats, noodles, corn hole for your lakeside enjoyment. 2 Dock tables with many chairs for eating, chaise lounges for sunning. There is a community boat ramp very close to the house(2 min away) for putting your own boats and jet skis in the water as well. If you need to rent a pontoon boat,ski boat, or jet skis there is a boat rental company thats a 5 minute drive from our home. They will deliver your boat or jet ski to our dock free of charge if you mention our home.THE LAKESmith Mountain Lake is a popular destination because of its natural beauty and endless activities: swimming, fishing, boating, tubing, waterskiing, wake-boarding, eating out at restaurants off the water and on the water, visiting wineries, listening to bands/music, hiking, mountain biking, putt putt, rock climbing, going to the movie theater - you name it and we've got it!We provide an owners guide book which provides complete information about where to go and what to do around Smith Mountain Lake. There are 2 national chain grocery stores close to our home- one is 15 minutes away the other is 20 minutes away. Wal Mart is 20 minutes away. There is a small market/gas station 5 minutes away. The lake has many restaurants and marinas on the water that you can boat to. We have always enjoyed boating to eat out on the water. You also can drive to many restaurants by car within 10/15/20 minutes as well. Like wine? There are many local wineries within easy driving distance to visit and enjoy. There are also lots of hiking and biking trails too. THE NEIGHBORHOODExplore our lovely and safe upscale neighborhood with our 10 bikes. The neighborhood has an extensive road network and has very flat and gentle terrain for exploring. Our front yard has a gentle slope and is perfect for kicking the ball or playing croquet(set included).We do not allow pets in our home, but there are several boarding kennels nearby and we will provide this info if you need it. We also do not allow bachelor or bachelorette parties, as we want to preserve the integrity and quality of our home and respect our neighbors and our neighborhood. Smoking is also prohibited inside the home. Reminder -Full week rentals during the peak season(Memorial Day- Labor Day) should be Saturday-Saturday please.We are the owners/managers of this spectacular property and have enjoyed this home for many years. We feel confident that you will love it as much as we do. There is no nicer rental on Smith Mountain Lake. Please feel to contact us with any questions, we are very prompt at responding.
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Wifi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
- Internet
- Computer monitor
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Telephone
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Desk
- Desk chair
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Kitchen island
- Dishes & utensils
- Dining table
- Coffee maker
- Kettle
- Blender
- Ice maker
- Toaster
- Lobster pot
Entertainment
- Games
- Television
- Smart TV
- Satellite / cable
- Video games
- DVD player
- Video library
- Pool table
- Ping pong table
- Foosball
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
Parking
- Parking
- Garage
Safety
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Deadbolt lock
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Exterior lighting
- Emergency exit route
- Fire station contact
- Hospital contact
- Police contact
Location type
- Waterfront
- Lake
- Mountain
- Golf course front
- Lake view
Nearby activities
- Swimming
- Water sports
- Sailing
- Water skiing
- Water tubing
- Jet skiing
- Boating
- Paddle boating
- Kayaking
- Windsurfing
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Mountain biking
- Rock climbing
- Horseback riding
- Health/beauty spa
- Winery tours
- Shopping
- Antiquing
- Golf
- Wildlife viewing
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
- Marina
- Hunting
- Gambling casinos
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Toys/games
- Microwave
- Kitchen
- Living/dining area
Popular amenities
- Hot tub
- Washer
- Outdoor space
- Fireplace
- Free WiFi
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill
- Air conditioning
- Dryer
- Lake view
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
- Italian
Pool spa
- Massage
- Spa tub
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Onsite parking options include a garage
Family friendly
- Baby monitor
- Highchair
- Children's games
- Travel cot
Kitchen
- Blender
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Ice maker
- Lobster/crab pot
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Kitchen island
- Microwave
- Paper towels
- Toaster
Dining
- Chef service
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 7 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 7.5 shared bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Shower
- Towels provided
- Bathtub
- Hair dryer
- Toilet paper
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Living room
- Fireplace
Entertainment
- DVD player
- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
- Video library
- Games
- Video games
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Dock
- Garden
- Yard
- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
- Outdoor furniture
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Computer monitor
- Desk chair
- Desk
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability accessibility
- Lift
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Concierge services
- Phone
Location highlights
- In the mountains
- Near the marina
- On a lake
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Next to a golf course
- On the waterfront
Things to do
- Bicycles
- Foosball table
- Kayak
- Water sports equipment
- Casino nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
- Winery tours nearby
- Billiards/pool table
- Golf
- Table tennis
- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Rock climbing nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water tubing nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
General
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- Double-glazed windows
- Unit size: 7,000 square feet
- Bicycles
- Garden
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Deadbolt lock
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
Families love it for
- Kitchen, games and toys, washer and dryer, laundry
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 4:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 35
- Check-out: Before 10:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: No
- Pets allowed: No
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
- No house parties, weddings, animals, or smoking. Please be considerate of neighbors and keep outdoor nighttime noise to a friendly level.: No house parties, weddings, animals, or smoking. Please be considerate of neighbors and keep outdoor nighttime noise to a friendly level.
Important Information
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
- 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Penhook
Located in Penhook, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Smith Mountain Lake and Smith Mountain Lake State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Nearby locations
- Smith Mountain Lake 1 min walk
- Hickory Hill Vineyards 52 min drive
- Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital 59 min drive
- Berglund Center 61 min drive
- Smith Mountain Lake State Park 61 min drive
Getting around
- Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) 63 min drive
Restaurants
- Mitchell's 50 min drive
- Mexico Viejo 41 min drive
- Lumpkins Marina 7 min drive
- Lumpkins Grill 7 min drive
- Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina 62 min drive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lakefront Exclusive French Tudor Castle. 8400 sf. Nicest property on SML! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Lakefront Exclusive French Tudor Castle. 8400 sf. Nicest property on SML! ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lakefront Exclusive French Tudor Castle. 8400 sf. Nicest property on SML! ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Lakefront Exclusive French Tudor Castle. 8400 sf. Nicest property on SML! located?
Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is steps from Smith Mountain Lake and 10 mi (16.1 km) from Leesville Lake. Tomahawk Mill Vineyard and Winery and Centra Gretna Medical Center are also within 20 miles (32 km).