Located on the banks of Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia, Moneta is a small serene town surrounded by natural beauty. Perfect for rejuvenating retreats and family vacations, Moneta offers a wonderful setting for fun at the lake with activities like kayaking/canoeing, fishing, and swimming, and also for enjoying outdoors like hikes through forest trails. Other attractions including winery tours to check out award-winning local wines, horseback riding and exploring the region’s history at the Booker T. Washington National Monument. Choose to stay at a lakefront house and get easy access to the lake and its amenities. Most rentals in the area are situated right on the lake shores with private docks so you get full privacy. Take a look at these Vrbo vacation rentals in Moneta, Virginia, that have been curated for their prime location and top-notch facilities.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on July 18, 2022.
1. Elegant house with updated amenities (from USD 146)
With a lot of upgrades in the past few years, this well-furnished lakefront house comes fitted with fantastic amenities. Sleeping five, the house has two bedrooms split over two levels, a roomy living room and a full kitchen. A top highlight is a private cove that you have access to, where you can indulge in swimming, water sports or simply taking in the views. Another great advantage is that the house offers a great deal of space at the front and back.
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The other reviews pretty much says it allFun spacious relaxing water viewsEverything was great but the hill down to the lake was steep for me and my hipsMy reason for only 4 stars is because of the waterLocation was great House was clean and the kitchen was well stocked with any kitchen utensils pots and pansCleanliness:
The property was very cleanerHost:
gracious and helpful Warren has some great ideas for day trips and we felt that they went over and above to make us feel welcome Bill and DonnaOwners were very friendly and helpful Spacious living arrangementsFriendly but non-intrusive hosts as wellHave to bring the boat next time Thanks for the hospitalityThe owners are very kind people and were really quick to respond at some questions we hadRead more reviewsLocation:
Location was perfect for access to town restaurantsShopping dining and groceries all within 10 minutes by carbut it looked like a great dock and lake accessWe really enjoyed the quiet cove and swing on the dockVery clean and peaceful Just a short visit this time but had great weather and
2. Secluded house amid woods (from USD 275)
This is a sumptuous vacation home perfect for families. Beautifully and thoughtfully designed, the house is spread over two levels with four bedrooms and it can accommodate eight guests. In addition to sophisticated decor and furnishings, the house has top-of-the-line amenities and a great selection of facilities. Top highlights include two decks with a woody cover to enjoy the outdoors, a newly created bar area on the private dock with access to the lake, and facilities for water sports - all these make the house perfect for a memorable getaway.
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With the water still coldThere were also tons of sugar ants in the kitchenThe dock and waterfront area are excellent and we spent most of our time down on the waterBut the lake and dock were fantastic and the reason we booked that placeThis was our first time booking on one of these sites and probably the lastHost:
The owner is great to work with and responds to any questions you may haveThe owner was great in that he let us bring 3 dogsMinor hiccup in changing dates (but owner was accommodating)House was nice and the dock was amazingChris was great to work with as wellRead more reviewsLocation:
It's in a great location on the lake and a super close boat ride to the local marina and restaurantsThe house is dated no biggieDespite the rainy weather we stayed entertained playing games and lounging in this spacious houseIt's convenient to the local grocery store and restaurants Even though we weren't there in the summerwe enjoyed having a variety of boats to get out in the quiet cove and explore and fish
3. Waterfront townhouse with upscale furnishings (from USD 550)
For a truly luxurious and spacious vacation base, look no further. This large, two-storied house right on a cove, offers two full kitchens, four bedrooms, a fully set up living room and dining room, a fire pit and a private dock with kayaks! Ideal for large groups, the house has everything you may need for a fun vacation.
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The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we could possibly need and moredo not have use of the liftAlso the beds are very comfortableall the fees tacked on top of the rate was disappointing great Weekend at SMLThe kitchen is fully loaded we had everything you could possibly think ofCleanliness:
The house was very nice and we had plenty of room on both floorsHost:
They have plenty of seating areas with a nice screened in porch table as well as two indoor tables and barstoolswe had a wonderful time and hope that we can return next year Hopefully for a longer visitthose who slept on the king queens and even the bunk bedsA couple times we made a fire in the firepit and loved having a good size patio to sit on and gather around while making s'moresIt had a gorgeous view was close to town and all of the amenitiesRead more reviewsLocation:
The location was great tooThe home is also located in a nice neighborhood that is great for morningWe enjoyed lounging on the dock and swimming in the lakeBeautiful home located on a quiet cove which made it very easy for swimming off of the dockWe especially loved that it's in a no-wake zone so our kids could paddle around easily
4. Spacious farmhouse amid stunning scenery (from USD 165)
With its serene setting, the Spring Lake farmhouse retreat offers a place to have a calm and relaxing time away from the everyday hustle. The farmhouse comes fitted with all modern conveniences and it gives ample outdoor space to enjoy beautiful lake views and the greenery around. The house offers three bedrooms, a full kitchen and a living room with a TV, Wii, and board games. It can accommodate eight. The farmhouse is also close to a range of activities including horse riding, fishing, boating, etc.
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The pond is fully stocked and fishing was epicit was dark enough at night to see the Milky Way clearlyWe enjoyed the privacy views and the homeThe pool table and movie collection kept the kids in the family happy and the lovely sunroom - perfect for doing puzzles - kept the adults happyEnjoyed the pond and pool table in the eveningsCleanliness:
the house was beautiful and very cleanThe house was beautifully furnished and immaculateWe had 6 adults staying and the house had plenty of space for everyoneHost:
The paddle boat was a big hit with everyonethe property was very well maintainedthe great details definitely outweighed the few things that I spoke about in the reviewWe were having a family reunion of sorts and this house gave us plenty of room to eat play games and hang out together in one place while also allowing for privacy for everyone and spaces for m...We love the pond and listening to the cows at the stockyard too Owners are extremely accommodating friendly and helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
A great place to get away from it allThe Farmhouse is beautiful on the inside and out A great place to get awayRelaxing and comfortable vacation site located in a beautiful rural setting A great place to decompress and enjoy time with those you loveThe house is just far enough away from the lake that you have some privacy without being right on top of your neighbors but is close enough that restaurants and shops are right within driving dista...A very peaceful place to stay
5. Gracefully furnished home with access to wide cove (from USD 345)
Designed with a lot of care, this waterfront house combines indoor comfort and outdoor fun. Split over two floors, this large house has four bedrooms, a newly renovated full kitchen plus a family room with a host of facilities like a PlayStation, Nintendo, board games and puzzles. Given its spacious configuration, the house can easily accommodate up to 10 guests. Outside, you will have access to a private dock for water sports, as well as a sandy shoreline to walk on. This house also boasts proximity to major attractions like Bridgewater Plaza, an arcade and dining joints, which are minutes away.
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The house is stocked with everything you could need from kitchen appliances to toiletries to cooking needsThe pictures do not do the house justice4 adults 4 young kidsIt is very spacious with plenty of sleeping space andkitchen was well-stocked with supplies and really enjoyed using kayaks and paddle boards on the lakeCleanliness:
The weather wasn't the bestHost:
Host was great to work with as wellSo many nice little extra touchescorn hole fully stocked kitchen and a very responsive hostAwesome dock with deep water for diving Sandy bottom with small beach like area Nice fire pit for making a bonfireClean spacious and had all the amenities we could think of and more Kayaks paddle boards pedal boat fire pit video games multiple balconiesRead more reviewsLocation:
floaties grill and video games for a rainy day located on a little bayThe location is close to grocery store also -about 5 min ride and boat rentals are literally across the lakeNeighborhood is quiet and very convenient to Bridgewater plaza boat rentals and restaurants we could boat toThe fridge at the dock was a wonderful addition Thank you
6. Budget family home on the lake (from USD 279)
Affordable yet choc-a-bloc with amenities, this spacious two-level house is a great budget choice. Located on the waterfront the house has three bedrooms, a full kitchen and two living/family rooms, offering sufficient place to sleep up to six guests. With decks and balconies at every level, the house makes it easy to enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Among its most appreciated amenities include a new bar created on the front deck overlooking the lake and a screened-in porch with incredible lake views.
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The description online is accurateThe furnishings are comfortable and the pull down shades are amazingVery cozy home with everything you need while awayThe outdoor living space in particular exceeded my expectationsthe place is You can tell that the owners put extra time into thinking of everythingCleanliness:
but it doesn't say how extra clean and niceHost:
I hope to book again next yearWe wanted to getaway and relaxOnly small downside we had was our guys like xbox onlineThank you Jessica for being so responsive to my calls and messagesThe fireplaces were even prepped with paper starter and wood Access to the John boatRead more reviewsLocation:
Beautiful place in a quiet neighborhood Enjoyed our trip very muchWe had a fantastic time the location was perfect and compared to Virginia Beach is was a great place to unwindThe house was well stockedIt is convenient to everything and Jessica was a pleasure to work with
7. Newly updated stylish townhouse (from USD 183)
Shorely Heaven is an exclusive three-storied townhome located on the lakefront, featuring comfy facilities and classy furnishings. Recently remodeled, the house, which can sleep up to six persons, has three bedrooms, a full kitchen plus living space with a TV (with Amazon Prime). Thanks to its location, you get gorgeous views of the lake from every level of the house. Its private dock is where you can enjoy the water - take out the kayaks or chill on the shores, enjoying the views.
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The only caution is for travelers who have issues with stairsthe owners thought of everything to make our stay as comfortable as possibleThe view of the lake is beautifulThe home itself was quite nice with the modern updated bathrooms and kitchenwas plenty of room to swim or paddleboardCleanliness:
Very clean well kept placeIt is very clean and beautifully decoratedThe property was wonderful and exactly as describedThe property was convenient and nicely decoratedEverything was so nice and cleanHost:
The neighbors were very friendly and happy to help or answer questions about the areaThe home was well kept nicely decoratedThe house had been through a full upgrade and looked awesomeThis didn't cause us any issues but would not work for those with limited mobilitywell appointed clean and family friendlyRead more reviewsLocation:
We used the grill and enjoyed local restaurantsThe entire family enjoyed swimming and boating from the dockBridgewater plaza which is about 15-minutes away has several restaurantssoon There is a Kroger grocery store several restaurants and a gas station only about 10-minutes awayTruly a little piece of Heaven on earth
8. Family home with awesome lake views (from USD 335)
With two docks, patios with grills, balconies and rooms with views of the lake, this large home on the lakefront is a dreamy option for your vacation. Sleeping six, the house has three bedrooms and it features top-notch amenities in the kitchen, the living room (bar, pool tables etc) and the sunroom. Enjoy your evenings in winter while sitting near the lake by the fire pit!
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a well provided for kitchen and comfortable bedsI personally loved the sun room with the big comfy chairsThe play room was a big bonus since 3 of our kids are under 5We had plenty of room to spread out with room to spareIt was a comfortable home that we enjoyedCleanliness:
The house was clean and the kitchen had everything we neededThe house is very clean and very well stocked in the kitchenThe house had everything we needed and moreThe house was clean very comfortable and well stockedHost:
helped us fall in love with SML Kim was helpful and responsive We would not hesitate to rent her home againBeautiful Home Fishing and swimming right outside back doorWonderful property loved the flat spacious lot Great accomodationscomfortable furniture and beds Kim was great to work with and very responsiveWe were disappointed that we were unable to rent a fishing boat as most rentals are more for party boatsRead more reviewsLocation:
The walks in the neighborhood were beautiful and it is in a great location to get anywhereBrochures left for area attractions and food and bottle of wine on counter upon entering Very thoughtfulThe scenery is also very prettyOur daughter graduated from Liberty and needed to vacate her dormWe had an amazing vacation and the house and location was perfect for my families needs
9. Charming lakefront mansion (from USD 313)
With a convenient location, this warm and welcoming townhome on the waterfront combines amazing facilities with easy accessibility. The house, which can accommodate up to six guests, has three bedrooms split over two levels, a well-furnished family room along with a full kitchen. The living room opens onto a screen porch where you can sit in comfort to take in the awesome lake views. There are numerous other spots to enjoy the scenery, such as a balcony on the upper floor, the patio at the front that leads to a gazebo on the dock. The private dock can be used for swimming or floating and of course, storing your boat if needed. The hosts provide two kayaks for your use, for you to enjoy water sports.
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The dryer did not heat at allno issues checking in and had plenty of kitchen supplies to utilizea wonderful week vacation Elevation/incline of property can limit use of the yard spaceawesome- part was always in the sun and the other side was always shade Lots of water toysHost:
Lovely home Could not locate paddles for kayakWhat a great rental to kick back and relax Clean and neat Kitchen was stocked OK with utensils and new pans Especially enjoyed the large TV room in the basementgreat sun exposure on the dock andWe thoroughly enjoyed our stay and spent lots of time between the dock decks hot tub and screened in porchThe only issues we had was the refrigerator ran too cold and food frozeRead more reviewsLocation:
It is a lovely house with a wonderful locationFantastic location on beautiful SML House had all necessities forAll in all we would rent this house again Very few negatives lots and lots of plusesso we ended up hanging out our clothes (sorry neighbors )
10. Conveniently located elegant townhouse (from USD 159)
A part of a two-unit complex, Spike’s place is on the ground floor with two bedrooms, a living room (featuring a TV with cable) and a full kitchen. There are two decks outside, with one for your use. In the other, you’ll have the shared use of six kayaks, one paddle boat and a canoe. A sandy beach provides an ideal playground for the kids. You can reach the private dock either via stairs or a golf ramp that comes with a complimentary golf car. The townhome additionally boasts of being centrally located - not only by way of views of the lake’s main channel and the Hales Ford Bridge but also to access local hotspots like the Bridgewater Plaza.
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the front bedroom also afforded a fantastic viewThe beds were comfy too and the kitchen was well stocked with everything you'd need for cookingThere was patio seating with a gorgeous view of the lake and mountains--The landscaping is beautiful and the views incrediblethis one has by far the most beautiful view (and probably the highest)Cleanliness:
I plan to book here and actually stayThe property and views were exactly as described and more than met our needsHost:
Kathy answered all of our questions and gave us tips about local places to eat etcThey even left us fresh tomatoes from the gardenThey gave us great tips on restaurants in townI was amazed by how many kayaks boats rafts and life preservers they hadKathy and Spike were warm and welcoming yet they also gave us our privacy even though they live on the propertyRead more reviewsLocation:
However that did not greatly take away from our enjoymentThank you Kathy and Spike for sharing your piece of paradise with myself and Miss MollieThere was a lot to see too since it's right off the main channel within sight of the Hales Ford BridgeSuch a beautiful lake to spend a vacationbut we also took the steps
Tranquil holiday amidst picturesque surroundings
The calming ambiance of Moneta is great to step away from the stress in your life. Though located within peaceful coves, a majority of these Vrbo vacation rentals in Moneta, are very close to essentials like grocery stores and restaurants or bars, so you can reach them without much hassle. Just a point to note is that given the terrain, many of these houses have walkways and stairs, so be sure to check for accessibility if that’s important.
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