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Secluded Lakefront Cabin Resort: 5400sqft 6BR, 5ba

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Smart TV, video games, DVD player, ping pong
Interior
Exterior
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 16502 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Gym
    Gym

Explore the area

Map
Gretna, VA
  • Leesville Lake
    2 min walk
  • Smith Mountain Lake
    44 min drive
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park
    53 min drive
  • Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional)
    41 min drive

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About the area

Gretna

When you stay at this vacation home in Gretna, you'll be on the waterfront and steps from Leesville Lake. .This family-friendly vacation home is 20.5 mi (33 km) from Smith Mountain Lake and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Gateway Park.

What's nearby

  • Leesville Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Liberty University - 42 min drive - 50.3 km
  • Smith Mountain Lake - 44 min drive - 33.1 km
  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park - 53 min drive - 41.5 km
  • Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest - 54 min drive - 60.9 km

Getting around

  • Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yamazato - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Jips Diner - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Granny Peas Country Cupboard - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Hunt Brothers Pizza - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Secluded Lakefront Cabin Resort: 5400sqft 6BR, 5ba

Welcome to the Lake Bear Lodge family! 5,400sqft private lakefront resort w a gorgeous view feat:

* King bed suite
* 6br, 5 bath
* Massive Game Room!
~ 21 Arcades; yes, it's AMAZING!
~ 75in TV
~ Ping Pong
~ 2-player B-ball
~ Pool Table
~ Shuffleboard
~ Poker & Board Game Collection
~ Bar w BT Speaker
* Massive Main Living Room w 70in TV
* Private Dock
* Firepit
* Loaded Kitchen w Coffee Station
* Huge Deck
* Mast Screened Porch
* Main screened Porch
* 7 Kayaks, Canoe, Paddleboat
* Whirlpool Bathtub.
* Gas Grill.
* Free Parking
* High Speed Wifi
* Gym
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6 bedrooms & 5 Bath (One step up gets you into the main level)

1: Main Level / Master: King-sized Tempurpedic Bed w Toddler Bed in a Walk-in Attached Space. Private, Full Bath.

2: Main Level / Queen-sized Tempurpedic Bed.

3: Queen Posturepedic Bed.

4: Bunk Room: 2 Full-sized Beds, 4 twin-sized Beds.

5: Upstairs Master: 2 Queen Beds, Private, Full Bathroom.

6: Twin w Twin Trundle. Only Room Downstairs, Off the Game Room.
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Epic Entertainment Room Downstairs

* Loaded Arcade & each arcade has 3-5 games on them that are not listed below.
~ Pacman
~ Golden Tee
~ Retro NES Arcade
~ Mortal Kombat
~ Rampage
~ NFL Blitz
~ Asteroids
~ Out Run
~ Terminator
~ Ninja Turtles
~ NBA Jam
~ Street Fighter
~ Final Fight
~ Simpsons
~ Galaga
~ X-Men
~ Wheel of Fortune
~ Killer Instinct
*Note that one or two may be different, but we are ALWAYS adding, so there will likely be more than listed. At any rate, things break here and there. Feel free to reach out before booking with specific questions!

* 75 inch TV & 2nd Living Room Area
* Pool Table
* Shuffle Board
* 2-Player Arcade Basketball
* Full-sized Ping Pong Table
* Selfie Studio
* Bar Area Overlooking the room w 2nd, full-sized fridge.
* Board Game Collection
* Large Poker Set
* Jumbo Jenga
* Indoor cornhole sets (2)
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Gorgeous Kitchen

* Coffee Station (Keurig, Traditional, Mini Traditional)
* Gorgeous Viking Gas stove
* Convection Oven
* All Common Kitchenware
* Microwave
* Air Fryer
* Oven Toaster
* Croc Pots (3)
* Ninja Blender & Traditional Blender
* Cast Iron Dishware, Pots, Pans
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Dock

* 7 kayaks
* Canoe
* Paddleboat
* Open Slip (Full-sized boat or Pontoon)
* Floats
* Life jackets (all guests are instructed to bring their life jackets to wear on the dock & in the water. Please make sure they are up to code. All guests swim at their own risk.)
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Patio

* Seating for 10+ Including Table for 4 & 4 Chars at Firepit
* Propane Firepit
* Hammocks
* Charcoal Grill
* Propane Grill: bring your propane tank or we leave one at the house, so you can do a cheap fill-up if you don't already have a tank!
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Workout Space

* Cycle bike
* Power tower w pull-up bar,
* Sets of DBs
* 25lb KB,
* Ab equipment
* Resistance Band Set
* Exercise Ball
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Items to note & Extras for guests:

+ The thermostats are kept at 71-72 degrees. The codes to cover are 312 if you need to change either.

+ Guests have access to linens if they want to use them; to avoid additional cleaning costs, guests must wash any used linens and return them to the bed; you do not need to make the bed; leave the sheets on it.

+ We leave a couple of beach towels, a roll of paper towels, and a roll of tp in each bathroom in case you forgot to pack!

+ TV's: 70" tv in the game room (Roku), 58" tv in the main living room (Roku), 43" with Retro Nintendo arcade, 47" in a bedroom.

+ 6 extra chairs in the main floor closet & additional in downstairs utility closet, a high seat for a child in the kitchen.

* Basement door to the firepit: We only use one of the two doors; the sliding lock is at the bottom of the door!

* Fireplace in the living room is NOT for use; this fireplace is not functional, & would be very dangerous.

*The house has a VERY steep driveway. Please note you can park at the top, but be sure to park you car in the driveway on our property; there is not street parking. Where the hill is not acceptable: elderly, anyone with any walking-related disability needs, or anyone with prior injuries that may have trouble as a result. There is plenty of parking down by the house and one stair will get you into the main level, where you will find the master (King Tempurpedic) and another room (Queen Tempurpedic).

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Checkout Instructions

+ If you use linens, please wash & place back on the bed; you do not need to make the beds! ** Please note if you use linens & do not follow check-out instructions, there will be an additional $110 charge. This information is also on the house waiver form. We ONLY do this to save cleaning fees on your end; if you would rather just pay the $110 and not worry about it, simply reach out!

+ Every trash can is to be emptied & all trash is taken to the garage. Please ensure all trash is bagged. TY!

+ Return ALL items to their original position – Indoor & outdoor furniture, games, remotes, keys, etc...Please clean the grill if used.

+ Lock down the kayaks & canoe ON the dock. The combination to the 25ft lock on the dock is 3121.

+ Run all dishes through a cycle on the dishwasher; you can start the last load & walk away!

+ Living room thermostat to 72 (if you changed).

+ Turn off all lights, close all windows, & lock all doors; return the key to the lockbox.
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Final Notes

***We don't guarantee 100% availability of items for entertainment (arcades/kayaks etc). There may be an event where something needs to be fixed, or we swap one or two things out. Feel free to ask us before booking; we won't make any substantial changes, so rest assured you will be endlessly entertained!

- Rent a boat? Bringing your boat? We have a big ol slip for you on the dock & there's a public boat landing just around the corner! Leesville Lake Marina is located at 2736 Marina Dr., Gretna, VA, 24557.
You can also check out their website for watercraft rentals!

***Please note: this home is for laid-back guests looking for a peaceful getaway. We do all we can to spell out house rules & policies, so you can decide if this is a great fit for your team. We do not host parties or events. We also require guests to have multiple positive reviews & complete a separate waiver. Our 1st priority is to keep up with the peaceful nature of the lake & the few residents lucky enough to live here! Thank you in advance!

*You affirm that each guest in the party HAS READ THE GUEST RELEASE AND WAIVER IN THE HOUSE RULES SECTION AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THE ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE, WAIVER, AND CONSENT CONTAINED IN IT. ALL GUESTS FURTHER UNDERSTAND THAT YOU HAVE GIVEN UP RIGHTS BY AGREEING TO THESE TERMS AND HAVE DONE SO FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY AND WITHOUT INDUCEMENT.

*Listed in other places, but please note we don't guarantee certain items (i.e. There's no shampoo & we don't guarantee propone is full; however, we LOVE our Lake Bear Family. Simply message me, and we will reimburse you for the propane. If you find any other basic needs lacking, happy to help! Lastly, please note we do 7-day rentals in the summer months! TY for looking.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden. This vacation home also features an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Dustin

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Kitchen island
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Jetted
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 9 kg per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lifts
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Kayaking on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 5400 sq ft (502 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 22

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Lake Bear Lodge 5 200sqft Lakefront Resort

Secluded Lakefront Cabin Resort: 5400sqft 6BR, 5ba Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

holly d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake getaway
Beautiful lake view nestled up on hill. Perfect weather although cabin is stocked with many things to do. Spent days on lake, fishing, catching up with good friends! Nights spent relaxing with starry views.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Lake
Lovely place with lots of room! The teenagers love the basement. Everyone had a great time! Marina is across from the property, easy to rent a boat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

LeaAnna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home, great location. Amenities lacking
This home is beautiful and the location is perfect. It does seem like furnishing / equipping it was an afterthought. Many things were broken or didn’t work. Furnishings were slim and we had to move tables around to create nightstands. House sleeps 16 and table seats 4. There are no casserole dishes, serving bowls etc for a large party. 3 bedrooms were mislabeled and guests ended up sleeping on the floor. Host didn’t seem to care and was very slow to reply. If you stay here, plan ahead. And rent a boat! It made our week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricky S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
What a beautiful property! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would gladly do it again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home!!
Very quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place for graduation weekend with family!
We were able to have all our families come in from NY, WA, OH and CO and stay while we had two graduate fro Liberty. The house had plenty of room, lots of fun games and being on the lake was wonderful. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Stay
We had a great last minute retreat to this cabin. The cabin was amazing and the views were even better!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Sally L.

Liked: Cleanliness
At the lake
Lovely house. Plenty of space for everyone the “kids”in the family loved the games room in the basement. Some areas inside could have been cleaner. Crumbs on a recliner. Many light bulbs were not working. The 2 ovens were extremely dirty and many of the pots, pans and baking trays need to be replaced. The outside could do with some cleanup work.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Time
Everyone enjoyed there stay. Lots of cooking playing games and family time. The weather was great so we had some time sitting on deck and some padding boating. Great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan K., Zeeland, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place To Relax
We loved our stay here!! We spent the week with extended family and never ran out of things to do. The lake was a perfect temperature to swim and we had so much fun with the provided kayaks and paddle boat. We also loved the downstairs game room…big hit with the kids!! The cabin was very clean and well appointed with most anything you would need. We also had a great experience renting a pontoon boat from the marina that’s close by and had a blast using that during the week.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway with the family!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and all the house had to offer. Leesville lake is just the spot for a quiet fun filled family vacation. The kids loved jumping off the dock and kayaking. The gameroom was enjoyed by adults and kids! The only thing I would suggest is a larger dining table for those of us that maximize the space!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Michael R.

Parents 50th Wedding Anniversary celebration
The whole experience was great and we were excited and happy to be able to share your home for our celebration/vacation. The house is in need of some repairs. Screens were torn and ripped, furniture needs to be repaired and updated. Outside patio furniture needs to be replaced or repaired.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property!
House was amazing and very clean, it worked perfectly for my family! Kids had a blast with the arcade room and the private dock was beautiful and worked perfectly with my jet ski’s! Definitely will consider re-booking in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerry W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house - somewhat isolated
Our family of 11 adults and teenagers enjoyed our week at this beautiful rental on Leesville Lake. I mistakenly thought it was on Smith Mountain Lake since that was the location I had entered in the search box. The downstairs game room is phenomenal. We had hoped to go for walks in the area, especially around the lake. That is not possible. My husband and I are in our late 70s and found the long steep stairway to the lake to be challenging. The kayaks got lots of use and the lake was just fine for swimming.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake house
We rented this property for a multigenerational family trip. There were 16 of us, 4 couples, 1 nearly teenager, 4 between 6-10 yrs, and 3 kids under 4 years. This cabin was set up perfectly to accommodate us. Each couple had a private bedroom that was big enough to share with the youngest kids, the nearly teen had her own space, and elementary aged kids loved the kids cabin room. The basement was the real hero on the rainy days and the kitchen/common spaces were large enough to share comfortably. The dock is really nice, but it was down about 5 flights of steps. No problem for the adults and older kids, but the younger ones struggled. The muddy beach area that is pictured wasn't easily accessible from the shore, so there wasn't a good wade in option for the littlest kids. We ended up visiting Smith Mtn state park for a beach day just for a change of pace. This is a pretty isolated property so bring your own entertainment. The Leesville Lake Marina is about 1/4 mile away on the water, but it's a 15 min drive. There is a restaurant there, but it wasn't impressive enough to visit more than once. The owner was helpful and responsive. We had some significant internet issues while we were there and he was very helpful and involved in the resolution attempts. There were 4 kittens under the front porch, too! They were cute and fun.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
Great time, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Garrison S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tell the property owner to check the propane.
Our church group stayed here for the men’s weekend in Lynchburg. When we arrived we encountered an indoor temperature of 56 degrees. We made sure the thermostats were set to heat up the house to no avail. We checked the propane tank in the front yard and found that the tank was empty and that we were not going to have heat for the stay. Our group was cold, but made it through. The house is beautiful, but this particular stay was rough. The property manager has not yet returned my inquiries about the (lack of) heat and if they as the property manager would be reimbursing any portion of our stay as our group was cold for the duration of the stay. The weather outside was at or barely above freezing. Please make sure the property has plenty of propane for heat during the winter months.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
50th Birthday party getaway
Wonderful property, great views, great entertainment, very accommodating host. We had a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerri H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property and house was beautiful and they thought of everything you would need for you stay!
We had a wonderful time as a family celebrating Thanksgiving and my parent’s 40th wedding anniversary! The toddler bed, high chair and bunk beds were VERY appreciated! It saved us from having to bring extra things! The kids (and adults) enjoyed the games in the basement most of the stay, as well as paddle boat and fishing rods!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home!
This is a stunning property and we thoroughly enjoyed our brief get away there. Hoping to come back soon for a longer stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house
Great experience, great host. Family loved it
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Parker N., Richmond, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful setting for retreat
This is a wonderful property. Dustin is very responsive and very accommodating. The listing advertises a steep driveway and this is accurate. This might not be the best option for people who have difficulty with stairs. The setting would be ideal for bigger families with children as there are several sleeping and entertainment options for little ones. The lake is wonderful and the numerous kayaks, canoe, and pedal boat gave. Some of the furniture was well used but this in no way detracted from our stay and the arcade is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

Liked: Cleanliness
BEST Family Vacation!
We had the best time here! There was so many fun things for the family to do each day! It was relaxing for the adults while the kids stayed entertained all day long! There was plenty of space for everyone! We really enjoyed the water activities as well as the game room...that was a very wonderful added bonus to the house! Thanks so much for everything! We hope (plan) to book again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summertime fun!
Had an amazing experience at this beautiful lakeside home! My family loved waking up and enjoying our book and coffee on the deck, making delicious meals in the huge kitchen and spending hours upon hours down by the water. The lake was stunning! So calm and quiet with so many little on-cloves to explore via kayak or canoe. Wish we could have stayed forever. Definitely recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mayara A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay!
I can speak for everyone else when I say that we had an amazing experience at this property. Great stay overall and the place itself was perfect for our needs. Even though it was a little far from other places and activities, it was still a very nice experience and nothing a little car ride can’t solve.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021