As 2020 careens towards the end, many of us have not made any plans for Christmas, as we just did not know what was going to happen. Fortunately, things are starting to calm down just a bit, and after spending so much of the year at home, we are looking forward to getting out and exploring the world once more! If your journey brings you to the festive shores of Smith Mountain Lake and stars a stay in one of our holiday homes, this guide to merry making will ensure […]
As this tough year comes to an end, you may not be feeling very thankful, but we know the perfect way to bring back the grateful to your life. Spending Thanksgiving in the serene and beautiful countryside that surrounds Smith Mountain Lake is our favorite way to remember our blessings, and if your journey brings you to Virginia for the holiday, staying in one of our simply comfortable escapes will make it even more special for you! Designed to Please Each property we offer is different, but when the door […]
As everything has seemed to change in this topsy turvy world we live in, it is only natural that schooling changes as well! The traditional carpool in your jammies, drop off and pick up in front of the school is a distant memory, as many of us have been forced into alternative methods that include online education and homeschooling. As we wrap our brains around this new normal, we also begin to think outside the box and realize one very important fact: Homeschooling does not have to be done from […]
After the way 2020 has turned out, we find ourselves appreciating the simple things in life even more. Secrets shared with the ones we love most, the happy giggles of our children as they watch their favorite cartoons, and the sun setting in a glorious cacophony of color after a long and stressful day. Travel can be counted as one of those simple pleasures, especially when you plan a retreat to the serenity of the Smith Mountain Lake area. If you just can’t get enough of the natural beauty of […]
A visit to Smith Mountain Lake offers plenty of laidback lifestyle vibes as you sleep late in our super comfortable beds, chill on the back porch with coffee or wine depending on the time of day, and spend as much time as you can on or near the water. But some of our visitors are wired differently, finding themselves unable to completely enjoy lake life without getting out there and exploring everything the area has to offer. For those people who walk to the beat of a different drummer, we […]
Although the weather outside is still a bit stifling, we know that fall is within sight. The sun dips below the horizon a little earlier these days, and the first sighting of pumpkin spice lattes has been announced. If the thoughts of fall in Smith Mountain Lake has you craving nights gathered around the fire pit, days spent exploring the beauty of nature, and pumpkin desserts designed to finish off every meal happily, we say go for it! Fall is when the beauty of Smith Mountain Lake moves into the […]
Chances are you haven’t done much traveling this year and your travel journal offers page after page of blankness. The pandemic has affected every aspect of life in 2020. And even as things are slowly returning to normal, many of us are still working remotely and our children are returning to an online program at school, something we tend to think of as a mixed blessing. We at Premier Vacation Rentals Smith Mountain Lake, however, think you may be overlooking the brightest spot of this new work-from-home world: the realization […]
With all the goings on of the last few months, you need this Smith Mountain Lake vacation more than ever before. But because you’ve learned all too well the rules of self-quarantining and social distancing, you may be wondering if this is a good time to travel anywhere! Well, we’re here to tell you, that now is the PERFECT time for a getaway, and when your journey brings you to Smith Mountain Lake, this guide to isolated activities in Smith Mountain Lake you can participate in will make this vacation […]
As 4th of July draws ever closer, we can all begin to start breathing easier. Restrictions are lifting, places are reopening, and vacations are being taken once again. It’s been a long couple of months, but we are open and ready to help ensure that your Virginia vacation is as close to perfect as possible, starting with this guide to all the Smith Mountain Lake things to do. Even if there aren’t any fireworks this year, your patriotic celebration is guaranteed to be better than you dreamed it could be! […]
Sometimes the name of a place can tell you everything you need to know. A small village with the name of Washington Courthouse was named for the charming architecture of the courthouse in the center of town. A park named Eagle’s Roost got its moniker from the eagles that make their home there. What sort of wonders await in our stunning property titled Hickory Hill Cottage? You just know to expect quiet times and happy moments spent with those you love best! Hickory Hill Cottage is another of our lakefront […]
