Map of Smith Mountain Lake and Suggested Attractions
Directions
Google Maps provides excellent directions to Silver Bay View Cottages. Please use the links below.
Point View Cottages |
Bay View Cottages |
|---|---|
| Main House 111 Bay Terrace, Huddleston, VA 24104 | Cabin 1 1033 Cedar Key Lane, Huddleston, VA 24104 |
| Cedar Cabin 113 Bay Terrace, Huddleston, VA 24104 | Cabin 2 1031 Cedar Key Lane, Huddleston, VA 24104 |
You may also find it helpful to follow the directions below once you reach Cedar Key Lane
Point View Cottages (Main House and Cedar Cabin):
When you see the "Cedar Key Village" sign, turn right immediately on Bay Terrace. The Point View Cottages are at the end of the road.
For Bay View Cottages (Cabins 1 and 2):
Continue passed the "Cedar Key Village" sign, stay right and follow the road down the hill and past the cabins on the right. Cabins 1 and 2 are the last cabins on the right at the end of the road. Please observe the parking rules posted inside the cabins.
Directions from nearby cities
You may find the directions below to be helpful as you get closer to the lake.
From Lynchburg:
460 west to 811 south (Sheets Gas Station is on the left corner) 811 becomes 709. Follow signs for Smith Mountain Lake (right on 24, left on 707, left on 43, right on 626) From 626 turn left on 734 (Dundee Road) and left on 608 (note: if you miss 734, carry on until 626 reaches 608 and turn left). About 1/4 mile from 734, turn right on Cedar Key Lane (look for sign on right saying "Cedar Key Wildlife Refuge"). Take Cedar Key Lane to the end, then follow directions to your cabin above.
From Roanoke:
I-581 east to 24 east. Turn right on 122 south. Turn left on 608. There is a short jog to the right at the intersection of 608 and 626. Continue on 608. About 1/4 mile after passing 734, turn right on Cedar Key Lane (look for sign on right saying "Cedar Key Wildlife Refuge"). Take Cedar Key Lane to the end, then follow directions to your cabin above.
From North Carolina:
29 north to 40 west at Gretna (left), turn right on 672, turn right on 608. After climbing the ridge of Smith Mountain, turn left on Cedar Key Lane (look for sign on left saying "Cedar Key Wildlife Refuge"). Take Cedar Key Lane to the end, then follow to your cabin above.
The Landing is generally recognized as the best restaurant on the lake, and we agree with this assessment. The quality of the food and its presentation is outstanding, with an excellent beer and wine list. In our opinion, it is as good as the best restaurants in a major city, with prices that are only slightly less than similar establishments in major cities. For those of you who have a passion for food and cooking, The Landing offers special event meals and cooking classes. There is outdoor and indoor seating. While they are on the lake, views of the water are obscured by boat lifts in front of the restaurant.
The Marina Café is the closest restaurant to Silver Bay. They have both indoor and outdoor seating and offer a limited menu of burgers and sandwiches. A great place to catch a bite with the locals.
The Virginia Dare has been cruising Smith Mountain Lake as long as we can remember, and is one of the more popular attractions on the lake. Beyond offering sightseen and dinner cruises to the general public, they also offer private charters. We have not taken a dinner cruise, so we can’t comment on the food. We did attend a private dockside party there, and the food was excellent. It is normally moored next to the Portside Bar & Grill (see above).