Places to stay on sml with a boat dock/lift

[smythley]

Anniversary is coming up next weekend, and the wife has expressed an interest in striper fishing with me this weekend...I'm in shock.

That being said we thought about coming up and staying a couple nights on the lake so we could fish early and late without having to pull the boat back and forth to Lynchburg.

Any places to stay on the lake that have boat docks/ lifts? Any ideas? Thanks!

[mwardncsu]

Lots of short-term house rental options - mostly on the Bedford county side. Usually you can tie up to their dock/floater but not use the lift if they have one.

Do a google on "smith mountain lake rentals" - also, check HomeAway.com - direct owner to rental and gives you some more options and often a little more flexibility on durations, etc.

Hotel wise, there is Westlake Waterfront Inn in Indian creek and The Inn at Halesford Harbour in the back of what we call Campers (dont even know the actual creek name - but its just above the bridge - the one where Webster Marine is). Both have docks / slips you can use when staying there.

[R22]

Try Jake's Place. It's located about one-half mile from the bridge on the Bedford side on 122. Has motel rooms on the lake with some docks but without rough water. I understand it is decent and reasonable.

[mwardncsu]

Jake's Place is the restaurant next to the hotel - The Inn at Halesford Harbor - all a part of the Halesford Harbor "complex". Having the resturant right there is also a nice plus. The Westlake Waterfront has an Mexican place right next door at Indian marina.

[prodigal]

Smith Mountain Dock and Lodge (Penhook) nice rooms but be careful when exiting or entering the cove by water Hazardous shouls)!

[smythley]

Thanks guys. Will let you know what I find out

[mwardncsu]

There are also a few hotel rooms at Gills Creek Marina - I believe fairly recently renovated when the new owners took over a couple years ago.