The days, weeks, and months of our lives pass far too quickly as we fill the hours with work, school, chores, and traffic, and when it’s time to take a break, to get away and let the fresh air fill your lungs and the warmth and charm of your favorite vacation rental fill your heart, it’s time to see what Smith Mountain Lake has to offer! Easter is just a few short weeks away, and we think you’ve been working too hard. Drop what you’re doing and start your holiday […]
As we juggle work, school, friends, family, and whatever else life throws at us, we have a tendency to push those closest to us to the bottom of our to-do lists. They have to know you love them, right? And of course, they love you too. But even the tightest of bonds can loosen a little and your Smith Mountain Lake getaway is the perfect time to put a double knot on your relationship. This guide to date night hot spots near Smith Mountain Lake will ensure the fires of […]
We are so proud of the vacation rentals we offer to guests who fly in from all over the world, and that excitement shows in the way we present our homes to you. We love getting you just as excited about a particular home—in this case, our Log Cabin Retreat property—and we just have to talk to you about a little more than we normally would! This walkthrough of a very special space will help you decide if it has everything you need for your Smith Mountain Lake vacation getaway. […]
Not every traveler takes their annual vacation in the summer; some prefer the feel of a winter day on the lake as they hike, play, or sit and enjoy the views from the porch—bundled up, of course! Winter fun, however, can bring on a mighty appetite, and if you are traveling to the Smith Mountain Lake for your seasonal getaway, we have a feeling you will appreciate this guide to the best places to get a hot winter meal near your escape on the lake! Jake’s Place, 1041 Harbour Inn […]
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 […]
