Vacation rentals with a kayak in Franklin County

Had a great time here…it’s one of the nicer ones I’ve been to…felt like we were in a post card picture it was so beautiful with the river running through. The host was great too. Would definitely recommend this place.

Beautiful location! We truly enjoyed relaxing by the lake while we visited. The home had everything you need to take advantage of the amenities offered; lifejackets for the kayaks, basketball, skewers for roasting marshmallows in the fire pit, golf cart to get up and down from the lake, dog bowls, etc. We did not need a boat for our stay but it would be a great option to rent one and be out on the water. Crista sent info before hand to make arrangements with a local rental place. The hosts were very kind and communicated easily. Great place!

This was our second stay at Kate's beautiful home and we are already planning a third. Quiet and peaceful with absolutely beautiful views of the cove and lake beyond. The house is sparkling clean and well appointed with everything you could possibly need. Even though the weather didn't cooperate we found plenty to do to keep ourselves entertained.

This home and host exceeded all expectations! It is such a “useable” spacious home—we cooked most every night and found the kitchen so well-stocked (with generous snacks and coffee & supplies as well). The large dining table handled our meals AND our board games (house has several). The many windows in living spaces & bedrooms revealed gorgeous views of the pretty lake—sunrises and sunsets were inspirational—and we could easily take walks around the neighborhood for more lake views. Beds and linens & towels were cozy and home was super-duper clean. So many beds! And THREE bathrooms was an amazing bonus to our group of 5 adults. So easy to gather in the living room with two couches complete with chaise features AND two footstools—so relaxing! The island in kitchen was great for spreading out our meals buffet-style. The house stayed cozy & warm during the chilly November weather. Large Closets and dressers abound. Kurt has labeled everything & has supplied about anything you might need!

So Beautiful! So Peaceful! We enjoyed every second in this beautiful home, on a serene lake, surrounded by nature and love. Rachael was an amazing host. We were coming to town for a vow renewal ceremony. Rachael was responsive and super helpful when it came to logistics and flexible with the check-in, so we could get to the ceremony on time. The home was lovely and pristine! It had everything we needed to cook and have fun. The 2 decks and dock framed the lake beautifully. The kayaks were a big hit and all the board games kept us entertained. We loved our time in the home and on the lake! We would definitely book again!

We had our family Thanksgiving here with people congregating from all over the east coast and local family members stopping by for the day. The house has lovely views, a nice dock that was great for lounging, and a fenced in area that is great for dogs. The house itself is large and well laid out, so even with everyone together we all had our own spaces which kept us from stepping on top of one another. We especially loved the sunroom office area with the large beanbag chair. The kitchen, dining room, and grill worked out well for our Thanksgiving meal. Kathy was very kind, accommodating, and prompt in her responses. The one downside (loosely used) is that being late fall in Virginia we couldn't take full advantage of the lake, kayaks, and stand up paddle boards. We had to settle for relaxing beside the fireplace with a good book, which was not a bad trade off. We might just have to book again in the summer so that we can catch up on what we missed this trip.

I offered five stars. There were a few tiny things that need attention—which happens when one’s property is being handled with a management company and not the owner unfortunately. We prefer more personal stay, but chose this property because of location. We do not regret it at all!!! We did notify the management company and they were quick to respond. Beds are perfection. Pillows are perfection. The space and view are perfection. Lots of water toys. We rented a boat and jet ski from across the water for two days, so the dock was AMAZING!!!!! We spent most of our time on the water. Would stay again.

Great host. Very responsive. The place was extremely well maintained and very clean. Everything worked exactly as it should from the keyless entry to Internet access. The property is located .5 miles down a gravel road, which is rustic and dusty. The area is rustic as well. The price was a little high for a manufactured home but it was a holiday weekend.

This cabin was a very nice place to stay. It was clean and had everything we needed. There were 3 of us and it was perfect. My youngest son loved the loft. The host is extremely responsive and very friendly. You are staying on the host's property (their residence is across the driveway) but we found them to be very hospitable and friendly yet left us alone. We loved the outdoor area with lights and the fire pit. We were there primarily to attend the a Nascar race in Martinsville but I would go back again because there is a ton to do in the area.

Kate's house in Penhook is gorgeous! The views of Mountain Mountain Lake from the home are truly stunning. The area around the airbb is quite remote, so ensure you have all your needs before arriving, but as long as you do there is no need to leave once there! There was a cleaning miscommunication out of Kate's control before we arrived and she handled the situation with above and beyond hospitality. We felt so supported and grateful. This house has plenty of room, a good kitchen for cooking, a cozy wood burning fireplace and nice large dining table for gathering, in addition to both a deck and a dock. We definitely hope to come back in the summer!

Beautiful and quiet place we really enjoy

My kids and I loved going between kayaking, enjoying the hot tub, and relaxing. Lovely spot!