Allure, flat lot, private boat ramp, hot tub, sandy beach in Smith Mountain Lake

vacation at Allure

cosmo (Sewell)
Review submitted: April 26, 2013   Date of arrival: April 17, 2013

Great Location, Great House!

I normally don't write reviews but Allure is everything it is advertised to be. When we arrived we were greeted with a bottle of wine waiting for us( nice touch). The place was really clean- for my wife to say Allure was very clean, trust me, it was. The first night we took advantage of the hot tub and enjoyed that bottle of wine while soaking and looking at the lake. There are lake views from every room in the house, even the screened porch where we grilled steaks and played cards.The kids fished for Stripers right off the dock at night and we were amazed at what we caught!We saw on the website that a fishing guide Captain Bert, would come right to the house, so we booked with him. We went out with Captain Bert the next day. He met us right at the dock and we went from there. had a great time and caught the limit! He filleted and packaged our catch for us-- we ate striper that night and we froze the rest. We tried a few local restaurants and did some souvenir shopping at Bridgewater Plaza. There are a few wineries around the lake, we tried Hickory Hill for their wine tasting. It was very close and convenient I can't say enough good things about Allure. We will definitely be back again and i'll recommend it to anyone who wants to listen. Thanks! John & Michelle Bucci- Washinton Twp NJ

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, romantic getaway

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Helpful votes: 1 / 1

Thanksgiving at Allure- What a Holiday

Review submitted: January 2, 2013   Date of arrival: November 27, 2011

My husband and I stayed here for Thanksgiving weekend 2011. We had our two boys, ages 7 and 12, with us. We all had a wonderful time. We enjoyed everything about the house, most especially the hot tub. The sun porch and deck were nice in the morning, as the sun kept us warm. My husband and kids even did two "polar bear plunges" off the dock. The weather was unseasonably warm, so it was nice out in the yard. We were able to hike in the state park without even wearing coats! The kitchen was fully stocked, the fireplace kept us warm at night, and the stereo played our Christmas music while we relaxed. It was a very enjoyable, relaxing weekend. We would love to come back.

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Helpful votes: 5 / 5

A Wonderful Stay

Review submitted: January 2, 2013   Date of arrival: September 3, 2012

We decided late into the summer to try to get a lakefront rental either at DCL or SML, for less than a week. Allure was one of the few rentals that took fewer than 7 days during the peak summer period. It was well worth it. The location was conveniently located to a marina for gas and the open water by the state park -- great for tubing. The appliances were top notch. A previous renter broke the gaming table and it didn't make it back in time for us to enjoy. The rooms were a good size and the kids didn't feel cramped. The kitchen was well stocked and the bottle of wine was a nice touch. We will keep Allure on our short list for SML.

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Helpful votes: 4 / 4