No PETS* allowed. Boats returning with pet hair, claw marks or any pet related damage will be charged a $200.00 minimum pet related cleaning fee and will NOT be allowed to rent in the future.
*Includes dogs, cats, ferrets, alpacas, hamsters, domesticated albino tigers, etc. Bottom line, no non-humans allowed.
The “Responsible Person” who signs for the boat must be 21 years of age or older and hold a valid driver’s license. Any operators must be 18 years of age or older, hold a valid driver’s license and must be accompanied by a “Responsible Person” at all times.
No, however we do rent pontoon boats, runabouts, stand up paddle boards, kayaks, water skis, wakeboards, tubes, and kneeboards.
No, we do not. Please visit the website: www.dgif.virginia.gov/licenses before coming to the lake so you won’t miss any fishing time once you arrive!
If you need to cancel your reservation, we ask you to call us 48 hours prior to the start of your reservation. Cancellations made before 48 hours will be refunded all but $25.00 plus booking fees. No refunds will be issued for cancellations within 48 hours of the start of the reservation.
Yes. If you are renting a house/condo which has a dock, you are welcome to keep the boat tied up there. If you are renting a place that does not have a dock, you may bring the boat back to our rental docks and keep it docked here.
Yes. After you watch the safety video, fill out your paperwork, and pay for your boat, one of the members of our friendly staff will go over a Dockside Safety Checklist, basic operation of the boat, and navigation of the lake. We will also provide you with a copy or two of a map of Smith Mountain Lake.
No, you do not. If you have taken a Boater’s Safety Coarse, please bring your boater’s safety card with you. We will make a copy of it and keep it on file while you are here. If you have not taken a course, you (and anyone else operating the rental boat) will need to watch our safety video before operating the rental boat.
If you would like to take care of the video before coming to the lake, click HERE to view the video and take the online assessment. You must pass the test with a score of 92% or higher to receive a certificate. Bring the certificate to the office when you check in to pick up your boat. Be prepared to show us a paper or digital copy of the certificate when you check in at the boat rental office.
All of our rental boats are equipped with radios. The radios also include an AUX connection and most have Bluetooth. (AUX cords may be available in our rental office; just ask us if you need one!).
For any boat reservation, we require payment in full at the time the reservation is made.
Yes. You will need to pay your your boat rental in full at the time of reservation. You can decide to refund your credit card and pay with cash upon arrival on the day of reservation.
Yes you are. But please remember that very large coolers filled with ice and drinks add weight to your boat. When making your reservation for 10 people, make sure you understand that if you get a boat whose capacity is for 10 people and bring on two large coolers loaded down with ice and drinks, that your boat will be overloaded.
Yes. Also note that while you are tubing or skiing you wear life jackets that are approved for water sport activities (not the standard orange lifejackets).
Yes. Our gas policy is much like a rental car. The boat comes full and you are responsible for returning it full.