Hokie House on Claytor Lake w/private story dock

Our cabin is located on a small cove on Claytor Lake and features amazing views from the back porch and lakeside dock. Our home is located directly across the lake from Claytor Lake State Park which is a great place to hike and spend a day at the beach. We have a fire pit on the main deck and lots of seating so you and your friends and family can enjoy eating dinner and sipping on cold beers under the stars.

Discover your peaceful sanctuary at our charming cabin on Claytor Lake. Nestled in a quaint cove, the cabin offers breathtaking views right from our back porch and the lakeside dock. Your stay comes equipped with an array of floats and a two-person ocean kayak, perfect for soaking up the sun on the lake's gentle waves.

Located directly across the water is Claytor Lake State Park, providing a day's worth of hiking and beach activities at your fingertips. At dusk, our spacious deck comes alive. With a cozy fire pit and plenty of seating, it's the perfect setting for family dinners, storytelling sessions, or simply sipping cold beers under a starlit sky.

For guests who seek a moment of solitude, an upper-level bedroom boasts a private deck—your personal retreat for enjoying a serene morning coffee amidst the calming sounds of nature. Although our cabin offers an escape from the digital world with no WiFi, good cell reception ensures you stay connected when needed.

Should you wish to amplify your lake adventures, we're ready to assist with rentals from a local company that delivers boats and recreational equipment directly to our dock. Join us at our lakeside retreat for an unforgettable blend of relaxation and outdoor fun.

You can access all spaces of the house and two-level dock with the exception of the locked owner's closets where we keep supplies. The closet in the dock has all kinds of floats and a small fridge to keep your drinks cool. We also have a 2 person ocean kayak, two paddles, and a life jacket guests can use.

Our daughter Kate and her husband Michael help us manage our property and they can always be reached via the airbnb app if you need anything during your stay. My husband and I live nearby but are available by phone or text.

The home offers a lot of privacy and is located about 15 minutes away from downtown Radford and 40 minutes from Blacksburg. Don't forget to walk outside at night because the view of the night sky is incredible. On clear nights you can usually see the Milky Way from the top level of the dock if you turn off the lights.

The home offers a lot of privacy and is located about 15 minutes away from downtown Radford, 20 minutes from Radford University, and 40 minutes from VT. Don't forget to walk outside at night because the view of the night sky is incredible. On clear nights you can usually see the Milky Way. Our home is located off a dirt road that is accessible by any car. Please drive slowly because the dirt road to get to the house is one way and there are lots of families with kids who live full time on the lake. Please park in our driveway and don’t block the road. GPS does not give reliable directions so please plan on using the driving directions we will a couple days before you begin your stay.

***We currently don't have wifi because of the home's mountainous location but have directv on the tv in the living room and the kitchen. We also have good cell service in all parts of the interior and exterior of the home except the downstairs. Please remember to bring all your belonging and any trash you bring down the dock back to the main level of the house at the conclusion of your stay so our cleaner doesn’t have to charge extra for cleaning up the dock. Speaking, of there are approximately 109 stairs you have to walk down to get from the house to the two-level dock.

***Accurate guest count is required by Airbnb and our insurance. Please make sure when you book the house you enter the correct number of guests including all those that will be staying overnight or visiting. For example, if you plan on 6 people staying overnight and 2 people visiting during the day, the guest count is 8 people. If you have questions about this policy, please send us a message before you book.

***Please note a $300 pre-authorization hold (not a charge) will be placed on the credit card used to book your reservation 24 hours before check-in. This hold will be released after your stay, provided there are no damages or additional charges. Once the pre-authorization is successfully processed, we will send check-in instructions to the phone number associated with your VRBO account.
1. Please make sure the number of guests in your reservation is accurate. A guest is defined as any person who visits the property for at least 5 minutes. Additional visitors not included in the reservation must be approved in advance by host. Unapproved guests are subject to a $50 fee per person and/or immediate cancelation of remainder of reservation without refund.

2. Events, weddings, and parties are prohibited. If you are not sure your reservation qualifies as a party or event, please reach out to us and explain what you are trying to do and we can determine if its possible to host your event. Good communication is key.

3.SMOKING IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. $500 smoking fee

5. Please remove makeup before getting in the beds.

6. Quiet Hours start at 9 PM. Please make sure all amplified music and loud conversations are brought inside after 9 PM. We have neighbors that live on the lake full time.

7. Do not put food and cooking oil down the kitchen drain.

8. No matter what the package says, flushable wipes or anything besides toilet paper and human waste should never be flushed down toilets.

9. If you are planning on swimming/floating please bring your own lake towels. We provide 1 bath towel for each guests so in order to keep our cleaning cost low, we ask guests not use our bath towels by the lake.

10. Guest must provide a copy of their Driver's License or Passport in airbnb message thread after booking so we can confirm your identity.

11. There is only enough parking for up to 4 cars. Please do not block the main road or take up any of our neighbors’ parking.

Ce cottage offre une myriade de prestations appréciables comme des barbecues et un jardin. La réception est ouverte 24h/24.

Ce cottage de Radford est non-fumeurs.