Finekettle House - Huddleston

View from deck - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Finekettle House - Huddleston
Finekettle House offers exceptional privacy. - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Private cove with spacious dock, boat slip and beautiful lake and mountain views - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Upstairs living room with expansive lake views. - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Fully stocked kitchen for cooking and baking, with adjacent billiards room on the main floor - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Upstairs games room with pool table, 70" flat screen tv, and dvd/bluray library. - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Private family estate with 500 feet of shoreline and extensive grounds in a peninsula location. - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Exceptional privacy with ample parking area for families to gather - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Lakeside exterior - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Walkway to screened porch entrance - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Entrance to the house is through the screened porch with beautiful lake views. - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Screened porch entrance with peninsula lake views - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Screened porch entrance with peninsula lake views - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Entrance from screened porch - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Living room and sunroom with expansive lake views - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Living room and sunroom lake views - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Open plan sun room with exceptional lake views - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Living room with view to dining room/kitchen - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Living room with open plan kitchen and dining room - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Living room with flat screen cable television and gas fireplace - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Games table in sunroom with beautiful views and direct access to the deck. - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Sunroom - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Sunroom with side view of lake - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Sunroom front view of lake - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Handmade Dining Table - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Spacious kitchen with double ovens, large refrigerator, range in kitchen island, and two sinks. - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Kitchen - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Kitchen island - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Upstairs deck with dining table and gas grill - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Upstairs deck with expansive lake views, gas grill and dining area - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Billiards room sofa - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Billiards room pool table and bar area - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Billiards room 70" flatscreen cable tv with dvd library - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Billiards room bar area - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Office alcove off main floor hall with two separate workspaces and high speed internet - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Office alcove off main floor hall with two work spaces and high speed internet - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Hall bathroom - Finekettle House - Huddleston
King size master bedroom with seating area, expansive lake views and direct access to the deck - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Master bedroom views - Finekettle House - Huddleston
King size master bedroom with seating area and vanity space with separate sink. - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Vanity space in master bedroom with view to master bathroom - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Master bathroom with soaking tub - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Master bathroom shower - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Queen master bedroom. - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Queen master suite's ensuite bathroom with shower - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Hall bedroom with queen sized bed with lake views and direct access to the deck. - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Finekettle House - Huddleston
Hall bathroom directly across from queen sized bedroom off of hall. - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Laundry room on main floor - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Lower floor family room with cable flat screen tv, kitchenette and foosball  table. - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Lower floor living area with view to lake, flatscreen cable tv, and foosball table. - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Downstairs kitchenette with view to bathroom - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Downstairs kitchenette - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Lower floor family bedroom with two custom built twin beds and one double bed. - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Downstairs queen sized bedroom - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Family bathroom shower - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Downstairs family bathroom with double sinks and shower. - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Downstairs queen bedroom bathroom - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Separate enclosed downstairs shower - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Finekettle House - Huddleston
View of Finekettle entrance and parking area from the road. - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Custom wooden walkway from the house to the dock. - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Custom wooden walkway leading down to dock and 500 feet of private waterfront with views of Smith Mountain. - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Boathouse and dock. - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Boathouse and dock - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Boathouse and left dock with kayaks. - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Boathouse and dock with beautiful views across to the mountain. - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Kayak from one of the lake's most beautiful locations. - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Finekettle House - Huddleston
Boat storage with plenty of room and a straight approach, two floating docks and boathouse. - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Exceptional lake and mountain views. - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Dock view - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Finekettle House - Huddleston
Dock View - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Finekettle House - Huddleston
The main floor of Finekettle with living, dining kitchen, office, billiards and media room, laundry, deck, screened porch, and 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. - Finekettle House - Huddleston
Lower level floorplan - Finekettle House - Huddleston

Finekettle House - Huddleston

Finekettle House: Luxury Lake and Mountain Views with 600 feet of Private Shoreline
12 Guests · 5 Bedrooms · 5 Bathrooms · Vacation Home · Entire place · 5000 Sqft
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Pets are allowed
Finekettle accepts up to 2 dogs per stay as long as those dogs are house trained and not on furniture or beds under any circumstances, cleaned up after indoors and out, and subject to payment of the pet fee.
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Finekettle House sits on 2 private acres, with 600 feet of shoreline on a private cove, and multiple indoor and outdoor spaces to enjoy some of the most stunning and private views Smith Mountain Lake has to offer. Finekettle has been in our family for three generations, and as hosts we do all we can to ensure our home is comfortable and fully equipped for making great memories with family and friends, just as we have since the original house was built in 1968.

The interior of Finekettle House offers five bedrooms and five baths, a fully furnished chefs kitchen ready for cooking and baking, three living spaces, including a main floor living room, a main floor billiards room, and a downstairs living room with a foosball table and kitchenette, as well as a dedicated office space on the main floor.

Outdoor spaces abound at Finekettle, including a deck with gas grill and seating, a screened porch for morning coffee or evening cocktails, and a lower patio. The dock offers a boat slip, two floating docks, and a boathouse stocked with life jackets, and additional seating if required. Two Crescent kayaks (one which is a convertible SUP Plus which allows for kayaking or paddle boarding) are furnished for guest use.

Cable and highspeed internet make this luxury home the perfect place to work remotely or relax on vacation. Luxury linens and towels, as well as beach towels for use on the lake, are furnished.

My promise to our guests is to ensure Finekettle remains for our guests what it has always been for our family: a wonderful, comfortable and exceptionally well-appointed home to make memories and enjoy this special spot on the lake!

Sleeping Configuration

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Upstairs Master Bedroom
1 king bed
Lake views, en suite bath with separate shower and whirlpool bath, access to lake-facing deck through French doors.
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Upstairs Queen Bed Master
1 queen bed
Queen size master with sitting area, en suite bathroom with shower.
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Upstairs Queen Bedroom
1 queen bed
Queen bedroom with lake views and access to deck through French doors.
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Downstairs Queen Bedroom
1 queen bed
Queen bed with ensuite bathroom and shower, lake views and access to downstairs patio through French doors.
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Downstairs Family Bedroom
1 double bed, 1 bunk bed
Double bed and bunk room with telescope and lake views.

What this place offers

IconWashing Machine
IconIron & Board
IconHair Dryer
IconLinens Provided
IconFull Kitchen
IconMini fridge
IconPrivate Garden
IconGas Grill
IconHigh Speed Internet
IconLaptop friendly workspace
IconDesk
IconDesk Chair

Nearby activities

IconFishing Charters
IconKitesurf
IconWater skiing
IconJet skiing
IconCycling
IconSwimming
IconFishing
IconHunting

Suitability

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Child friendly
We welcome children at Finekettle but do not provide children's accessories or toys.
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No events allowed
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No smoking allowed
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No Parking
Ample parking area for several cars is located at the front of the property.

Meet The Host

IconMember since: June 2021
IconSpeaks: English
IconResponse rate: 100%
IconResponse time: within an hour

Co-Hosts

Scenic views

IconLake view
IconWater view
IconMountain view

Location

Waterfront
Lakefront
Mountainfront
Woods

Getting around

Finekettle is located on a private road just a few minutes from the State Park. Set on 2 wooded acres and 600 feet of private shoreline, Finekettle is secluded and private and a car is required to get around the area.
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Exact location provided after booking.

Policies and Rules

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Check In: 3PM - 12AM
Our guests will access the property through a lockbox. Your code will be provided the day before you check-in. While we like to be as flexible as possible regarding check-in and check-out times, this is often not possible when there are bookings checking out and in on the same day. We require our guests to be considerate and depart on time out of respect for our housekeeper and the guests following them.
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Check Out: 10AM
Minimum age limit for renters: 25
Applications by renters aged under 30 will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis
Maximum occupancy: 12
House Rules
Finekettle renters must be over 30 years old.

In addition to our no smoking and no events/party rules, we ask all our guests to agree to the following:

All household trash must be removed from each room of the house and placed in the exterior waste bins outside of the garage. Please only place bagged and tied rubbish in outdoor trashcans to keep pests as bay. Please do not block the bins with your car so our trash collectors can access them during your stay. Leaving trash in the house on departure will result in a fee which will be passed to our cleaner. Thanks!

No portable firepits are allowed anywhere on the property.

Please be respectful of our neighbours regarding noise levels outdoors in the evening hours as sound travels easily across the lake.

Please report any accidental damages or stains to our cleaning team so they can be dealt with as soon as possible.

Your booking is applies to the number of guests in your original reservation exclusively.

Please keep the property and all furnishings in good order.

We ask our guests to use coasters with their drinks, which are furnished throughout the house, to protect the finish of the furniture.

Only use appliances for their intended uses

While linens and bath towels are included, we suggest you bring beach towels. We do not permit towels or linens to be taken from the house.

We ask all our guests to maintain the cleanliness of Finekettle during their occupancy & to leave our home clean and in good condition upon departure. Before departing, please wipe off kitchen counters and stove, make sure dishes are washed and put away, clean the grill if you have used it, remove all opened food items and wipe out refrigerators. Our cleaning fee for a grill left untidy is $50, which will be withheld from your deposit and passed on to our cleaner if you fail to clean it.

Our boatlift is not available for guest use. Please use cleats on the dock to secure boat.

Please place kayaks back in the dock storage racks, and return SUP and all paddles to the boathouse and ensure it is locked on departure.

The property is on a well and septic systems. The septic system is very effective; however, it will clog up if improper material is flushed. These systems are very dependent on your proper use. Place nothing down the drains (grease, etc) except liquids. Please do not flush anything other than toilet paper. No feminine products should be flushed at anytime. If it is found that feminine products have been flushed and clog the septic system, you could be charged damages.

Guests must hold valid travel insurance to cover them and their party for the duration of their trip, including coverage for unexpected cancellations, and must use this insurance to recoup any non-refundable payments if their circumstances change in such a way that they are unwilling or unable to travel, and they wish to obtain reimbursement.


Have a wonderful time!


Many thanks!



No smoking No pets No parties or events
Check-in is anytime after 3:00 PM
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Refundable Damage Deposit
A refundable $500 security deposit is included with each reservation. If you paid by credit/debit card, it will be reflected as a "credit hold" shortly before your arrival date. The credit hold will be initially applied at the time of booking but only lasts for a period of days (depending on your bank's rules). Therefore, the credit hold will be renewed just prior to your arrival and remain in place until a number of days after your departure.The security deposit protects against property losses that exceed the coverage limit of the Property Damage Waiver (above). It is also used for unreported/hidden damage, and/or any violations of the rental agreement that are not physical accidental damage. The security deposit remaining will be released to you within 30 days of your stay (less any credit card processing fees paid for losses deducted). Security deposit is due before check-in and is generally applied automatically, based on your reservation check-out authorization. There is nothing you need to do before or after your stay to have the deposit secured or released.We expect guests to report all damage when it happens so that we can fix the issue before our next guests arrive.

While exceedingly rare, there may be damages that exceed the protections already in place. All damages, losses, and fees in excess of the security deposit are the responsibility of the guest.Failure to report damage or attempts to hide damage are poorly received - so please don't do that! It makes all of our jobs more difficult and can negatively affect our future guests' stay.
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Cancellation Policy
Full refund for cancellations made within 48 hours of booking, if the check-in date is at least 14 days away. 50% refund for cancellations made at least 7 days before check-in. No refunds for cancellations made within 7 days of check-in.