Do you know someone who is considered an expert packer? The type that can pack everything they need for a one-month getaway in a single backpack or piece of carry-on luggage? That feat is definitely something to be admired, but it’s not a trait we all share. Sometimes it’s just easier to wait until the last minute and then throw everything we own in the suitcase, sitting on it to make sure it closes after. If you’re tired of being that person sitting on the floor of the airport with […]
Big life moments for an adult include, but aren’t limited to graduation from college, marriage, children, buying a home, purchasing an investment property, grandchildren and then retirement. Obviously, we simplified things more than a little, but if you happen to fall on the part of the line that involves buying a home or purchasing an investment property, we have the perfect spot for you right here in Smith Mountain Lake! You’ve fallen in love with the area on earlier visits, but did you know that your money goes a little […]
Let’s all raise a toast to the solo travelers in the world, the brave souls that face dinners in public without their plus ones, who explore all the corners of the world and dare to do the unusual. It shouldn’t be a big deal to hear that someone close to you is traveling to new places alone, and although we know that being alone doesn’t have to mean you’re lonely, if your first solo adventure brings you to Smith Mountain Lake, this guide to activities in Smith Mountain Lake geared […]
As you start seeking out adventures for you and your valentine to enjoy together during the most romantic day of the year, a visit to Smith Mountain Lake should be at the top of your list! Offering quiet moments that will linger in your memories for a lifetime, sweet surprises around every corner, and wintry sunsets that will take your breath away, this guide to romantic activities will ensure your sweetheart will remain yours! When you add in a stay in one of our cozy properties, this getaway will be […]
After the wishbone has been snapped in two, the last present has been opened, and the final sip of champagne has been swallowed, we often find ourselves in a funk that seems to go on forever. With nothing to look forward to, we go back to school, back to our jobs, and back to the humdrum life where nothing exciting ever happens—which is exactly why this time of the year, the early months of the new decade, is the perfect time to plan your visit to Smith Mountain Lake! Offering […]
When most of us plan our annual summer vacation, we usually don’t plan on competing in an Ironman 70.3 during our time off work. Vacations are for relaxing, sleeping late, and eating as much rich foods as our stomach can handle, not for swimming 1.2 miles, biking 56 miles, and running 13.1 miles—but some people wouldn’t have it any other way! The Roanoke Ironman is coming to the Smith Mountain Lake area on June 7, 2020, and we and thousands of potential visitors and competitors couldn’t be more excited! Whether […]
When vacationing during the holidays, sometimes dining can be the most frustrating activity, especially when you just don’t feel like preparing meals. Trying to find a restaurant that’s open on New Year’s Eve can be next to impossible, and hunger pangs may lead to eating the jerky and trail mix you packed for travel, but this won’t be an issue during your Virginia getaway! We’ve done the legwork by calling ahead to some of our favorite places, and we have created this list of restaurants that are open on the […]
If you have followed the same holiday traditions for years but are starting to feel as if you’re just going through the motions and not really feeling the joy anymore, maybe it’s time to start a new Christmas tradition. Maybe your 2019 Christmas could be one spent by the lake, enjoying peace, tranquility, and quite possibly a dusting of snow. Maybe this Christmas will be the one where you discover the breathtaking beauty of Smith Mountain Lake and the warm comfort of one of our Smith Mountain Lake Christmas cabins! […]
For those of you who remember vacations in the past—what could now be considered the dark ages—you probably remember driving for miles and miles, stopping in cheap but clean motels each day, and ending your journey in a campground or equally inexpensive motel. Sleeping quarters were just that, a place to rest your head between vacation adventures. Today, however, travelers expect their vacations to not just be a getaway from real life, but to be an experience that is unforgettable, and that includes their vacation accommodations! When you plan a […]
As we move deeper into the coldest season of the year, many of us begin to feel a restlessness, a sense of needing something but not understanding what that vague need is all about. And then the answer dawns clear: Their itchy feet are telling them it’s time to travel! For those who understand the romance involved in a stormy lake under a gloomy sky, or the sight of their breath fogging the air, to Smith Mountain Lake getaway in the winter is the solution they’ve been waiting for all […]
