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SILVER BAY VIEW COTTAGES

Superb wide-water lake and mountain views

 

Open-beam cedar cabins

 

Deep water docks: swimming, boating and fishing

 

 

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE

20,000 acres, 500 miles of shoreline

 

Major vacation destination in Mid-Atlantic

 

Silver Bay remains the jewell of the lake

 

RELAX and REJUVENATE: Hot tubs at the Point
Properties
CEDAR CABIN
Accommodates up to 6 people
Gas log fireplace
Private hot tub/deck open year round
MAIN HOUSE
Accommodates up to 10 people
Central gathering place for reunions
Large hot tub open year round
Over 500’ of private waterfront
Amazing views - Private docks

CABIN 1 and CABIN 2
Each accommodates up to 4 people
Large decks with Weber grills
Shared private deep water dock


Private boat slips
No-wake cove
Open-beam mountain cabins

Over 1000’ of community waterfront
Wilderness, mountain and lake views
Compare
COMPARE FEATURES

Select the cottage for your needs
REUNIONS

Four cottages accommodate up to 24 people+.
FAMILY VACATIONS

Build memories for a lifetime.
CORPORATE RETREATS

Strengthen your company's culture by getting away from the office.
Availability & Rates
CHECK AVAILABILITY
Planning a reunion? Find out when the cottages are available.
RATES & RESERVATIONS
Check out our special low
Fall, Winter and Spring rates.
POLICIES
Dogs are welcome!
Check our pet and other policies.
Activities
FOUR SEASONS

Winter:     Hike | Hot Tub | Solitude

Spring:     Fish | Wildlife | Kayak

Summer: Swim | Water Ski | Explore

Fall:           Autumn Color | Festivals
ON SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE

- Swimming

- Boating

- Fishing

- Watersports

- Children
AROUND SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE

- Hike at the State Park

- Sightseeing Cruise

- Golf

- Visit the Dam Visitor Center

- Shopping & Attractions
BEYOND SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE

- Jefferson's Poplar Forest


- Blue Ridge Parkway/Peaks of Otter

- Booker T. Washington Monument

- Appomattox Courthouse

- Homestead Creamery
Plan your Visit
BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME

What to bring


What we provide

Telephones & Internet

Plan ahead
MAP & DIRECTIONS

Lake Map


Locate Attractions

Google Map Link

Turn-by-turn Directions
CHECKING IN & OUT

Check-in & Check-out times

When you arrive

Preparing to leave

If you do leave something behind

We would love to hear from you!
WHILE YOU ARE HERE

Grocery Stores


Pharmacies

Restaurants

Catering & Dinner Cruises
Contact
Jim and Catriona Erler, Owners
434-953-6747
Info@SilverBayView.com




Questions, Vacation Planning, Reservations: Call us!


Emergencies: Dial 911
Owners Jim and Catriona Erler at Loblolly House

About us:
Jim is an engineer/entrepeneur who, in addition to running Silver Bay, designs Arts & Crafts homes and advises emerging technology companies.
www.ErlerDesign.com

Catriona is a garden author/photographer/ speaker who has written 9 books and countless articles for national and international publications. See her articles in the Smith Mountain Laker Magazine (free at local businesses).
www.CatrionaTudorErler.com
Reviews
Web site by Erler Design
434-953-6747   -   Info@SilverBayView.com    -   News & Events
Main House
Features
Photographs
Cedar Cabin
Cabin 1
Cabin 2
Home
Features of the
Main House
Wide view of Main House and Smith Mountain Lake
The Main House at the Point View location and enjoys the finest views of the four vacation rental properties, and one of the finest vistas at Smith Mountain Lake. It is also the largest of the properties, capable of accommodating up to 10 overnight guests and entertaining larger groups.

FEATURES:
View from hot tub at Main House

Main Level:

  • Great Room with lake and mountain views on two sides. Measuring 24' x 21', it is great for entertaining. 
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Harvest Dining Table seats up to 14
  • Kitchen with all the modern conveniences (dishwasher, microwave, generous counter space)
  • Extra refrigerator in lower level laundry room
  • Wireless High Speed Internet
  • Dishes, cutlery and wine glasses are provided for 24 place settings
  • Two Lake View Master Bedrooms (#1 and 2) with Queen Size beds, dressers and closet space
  • Guest Room #1 with two twin beds, dresser and closet space
  • Two Full Bathrooms, one is en suite to the two master bedrooms and the second for the third bedroom and public rooms.


Deck:

  • The spacious deck surrounds 3/4ths of the house, offering fine views and plenty of space for outdoor entertaining and dining.
  • Large charcoal grill
  • Outdoor dining furniture
  • Lounging furniture

Hot Tub Deck and Fire Pit:

  • Fire Pit located on the lakeside, level lawn
  • 8' 4" Hot Tub that accomodates up to 6 people
    overlooks the lake with mountain views.

Lower Level:

  • Game and Family Room with lake and mountain views on two sides
  • 21' x 24' room with comfortable furniture
  • Large TV with DVD, Roku Streaming and Broadcast Reception
  • Air Hockey and Fussball
  • An opened up Trundel Bed adds two more twin beds in the public, recreation room
  • Guest Room #2, the "Dormintory" Bedroom, also offers lake views, with two standard twin beds, a small twin bed (best suited for a child or small teen) and a large dresser.
  • Full Bathroom en suite to fourth bedroom with additional access from Family Room
  • Laundry room with Washer and Dryer, extra refrigerator and countertop space.

Dock:

  • 10' x 20' floating dock with swimming ladder
  • Deep water slip
  • Second slip at end of dock (lift is not available for guest use)
  • Stairs from Main House to the Dock

 

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Photographs of the
Main House
Hot tub and decks at Main House
Enjoy lake and mountain views from the upper or lower decks, or while relaxing in the hot tub.
View of Smith Mountain and the lake in the early Fall
Great room at Main House
Large kitchen at the Main House
The view from the decks, hot tub and great room demands your attention!
Large great room provides ample seating for socializing and a harvest table for meals
The Main House kitchen is large and well equiped for serving large gatherings
Floating dock at Main House
Rec room with foosball, air hockey and a 40" HDTV with Roku Streaming and Broadcast Reception, all overlooking the lake
Recreation room at Main House
Private floating dock in deep water includes a boat slip and a swimming ladder.
(The lift and jon boat are not available)
Hot tub deck at Main House
Additional living space on the low level hot tub deck
Lake view from hot tub at Main House
Views of the lake and mountains from the extra-large hot tub
Firepit overlooking lake at Main House
Overlooking the lake from the fire pit
Master Bedroom #1 at Main House
Master Bedroom #1 with lake view
Master Bedroom #2 at Main House
Open the blinds to enjoy the lake view from Master Bedroom #2
Lower Level "dormitory" bedroom at Main House
Lower level "dormitory" bedroom
"red" bedroom at Main House
The "Red" bedroom is on the main level, next door to Master Bedroom #1
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