Special For New Reservations! $95 Rental Fee Per Night, Any Time, Sunday-Thursday, From Now Til May 31st!
This 2 bedroom, 2 bath cottage offers the ambiance of gentler times with all the comfort and luxury of the present! Sweet By n' By is a quaint and peaceful home located on a very quiet street directly across from the entrance to the State Park. The setting is beautiful in the spring and summer, and even lovelier in the long, warm Virginia fall. Yet, the wooded lot, gas fireplace, and hot tub make Sweet By n' By very private and cozy, and also the perfect place for a long winter weekend getaway. This home is truly wonderful during anytime of the year and the ideal place for one or two couples, or a small family.
The one-level cottage style home is located on the Craddock Creek channel of beautiful Smith Mountain Lake. The cove offers deep, wide water that is great for swimming, boating, or paddling around in its two-person canoe. The home has central air, a laundry room, and a kitchen that is fully equipped for all of your cooking needs. Appliances include a full-size refrigerator, range, dishwasher, coffee maker, microwave, and toaster oven. The kitchen is also stocked with dishes, glasses, flatware, pots, pans, and cooking utensils. A 42" HDTV in the living area is connected to cable and a DVD player. High speed wireless internet and a wireless Printer/Scanner/Copier office machine afford the opportunity to extend a weekend stay and work remotely if needed. A gas fireplace is available (except during the summer) to take the chill out of the morning air and make cuddling in the evening all that more enjoyable. Additional TVs and a DVD/VCR player can be found in the bedrooms. A gas grill and the hot tub are located under the carport, so they remain functional even in the event of inclement weather.
Looking out to the lake is a sunroom furnished with a rocking chair and lounge chairs, which are ideal for enjoying morning coffee or quiet evenings. It is a perfect way to appreciate those great lake views or to relax with a good book. The room opens to a lighted walkway. Off the top of the walkway is a fire pit equipped with a cooking grate and tools to enjoy campfire cooking. The walkway leads to a porch swing situated on a landing by the lake. The landing area can be warmed by a second fire pit. At the end of the walkway is a large dock with a sun deck. The dock's amenities include: electrical outlets, lighting, a covered boat slip, a hoist, and a floating dock that is outfitted for mooring boats. It is a great spot for swimming, fishing, waterskiing or just kicking back and enjoying the sun! After enjoying a day on water, spend a leisurely evening around the warmth of the fire pit or pitching horseshoes, if you are looking for some friendly competition.
Also available is an RV port (w/ electric) near the entrance of the property. The property is also conveniently located near Mariners Landing Golf Course and would be ideal for a foursome interested in a golf weekend. The 5th hole at Mariners Landing, a par 3 over water, can be seen directly across the cove from the property.
Amenities Include:
Private Wooded Lakeside Site, Near Smith Mountain Lake State Park
Central Air Conditioning and Heating
1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, Full Sofa Bed
2 Full Bathrooms
4 person Hot Tub
Wireless High Speed Internet
Wireless Printer/Scanner/Copier Office Machine
Fire Pits with a Cooking Grate
Gas Grill
Deep Water Dock with Party Deck and Boat Lift
2 Person Canoe, with Paddles and Adult PFDs (Bring your own PFDs to fit children)
Large Screened Lakeside Porch
Fully Equipped Kitchen with Ice Maker and Dishwasher
Custom Cabinetry Throughout
3 TVs, 2 Cable Connections, 1 DVD Player, 1 DVD/VCR Player, and a Portable Stereo
Fully Equipped Laundry
3 Person Swing at Lakeside Landing
Horseshoe Pit
Telephone for Local Calling
Separate RV Shelter, Approx 35' With Water & Electric Hook-Up
$80.00 CLEANING FEE, $50.00 PET FEE, $50.00 ACCIDENTAL RENTAL DAMAGE INSURANCE FEE, 10% TAX ON RENT*. TRAVEL INSURANCE AVAILABLE FOR AN ADDITIONAL FEE.
*BEGINNING JULY 1, 2013, VA SALES & USE TAX WILL INCREASE FROM 5% TO 5.3% = 10.3% TAX ON RENT
| Fireplace, Wood/Gas: | Yes, Gas | | Internet Access: | Yes | | Floater: | Yes | | Electric at Dock: | Yes | | Lights at Dock: | Yes | | Hoist: | Yes | | Grill Type: | Gas & Charcoal | | Hot Tub: | Yes | | Pets Allowed: | Dogs Allowed | | Canoe: | Yes | | Firepit: | Yes-2 | | Maximum Occupancy: | 4 |
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| 03/23/2013 | 05/23/2013 | $165 | $1,060 | 2 |
| 05/24/2013 | 05/27/2013 | $165 | $1,060 | 3 |
| 05/28/2013 | 06/07/2013 | $165 | $1,060 | 2 |
| 06/08/2013 | 08/16/2013 | $210 | $1,330 | 7 |
| 08/17/2013 | 08/29/2013 | $165 | $1,060 | 2 |
| 08/30/2013 | 09/02/2013 | $165 | $1,060 | 3 |
| 09/03/2013 | 10/25/2013 | $165 | $1,060 | 2 |
| 10/26/2013 | 11/26/2013 | $140 | $830 | 2 |
| 11/27/2013 | 11/30/2013 | $140 | $830 | 3 |
| 12/01/2013 | 12/23/2013 | $140 | $830 | 2 |
| 12/24/2013 | 12/31/2013 | $140 | $830 | 3 |
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I picked Sweet By and By online last year. We had never been to SML before and never rented a house for a week, sight unseen. We were amazed! The lake was amazing. We were able to fish right off the dock at the house. Shopping was a short distance away. The sandy beach at the park was a 5 minute drive. The minute we drove up to the house, it felt like home. We opened the front door and had an immediate view of the lake. It was stocked with all the amenities we needed. The decorations were comfy without being overdone. We even used the gas fireplace in August, just because we could! The hot tub was pleasant after swimming in the lake. Overall, the experience was wonderful. We enjoyed it so much that we came back for my birthday weekend. Upgrades had been done to include wireless access, televisions in both bedrooms, and a firepit right outside the back door! We enjoyed horseshoes and just relaxing. It is our new happy place! We even made reservations for our summer vacation before we left.
This is our second stay at this beautiful get-away, and we are anxious to book our third. It's the perfect mountain cabin on a gorgeous sparkling lake! I've definitely noticed many upgrades since ownership changed hands last year, both in terms of amenities and cleanliness-- MUCH fresher and cleaner now! We love coming here to enjoy quiet time, canoeing, and hiking, and the hot tub is a huge plus! Our favorite spots are the sun porch and the high deck over the boat dock. The owner went out of his way to accomodate special requests that we had. I highly recommend this great lake house nestled in the trees!
The quintessential lake cabin...perfect in every way. Clean and well equipped also. We enjoyed the sights; D Day Memorial (a must), Appomatox, Poplar forest and booker T. Washington. We will recommend this place to others.