The Cottages of Contentment Island
Townhome Living at Its Best
What are The Cottages of Contentment Island?
The Cottages of Contentment Island is a community of 62 waterfront townhomes at Smith Mountain Lake, built right at the shoreline. Units run up to 5,000 square feet with granite countertops, hardwood floors and open floor plans. Shared amenities include walking trails, a swimming pool and tennis facilities, with two PGA championship golf courses nearby.
Townhomes constructed at the shoreline, thoroughly modern with up to 5,000 square feet, complete with granite countertops, hardwood floors, top-of-the-line appliances, and open floor plans.
Updated September 2026
Amenities & Features
Housing Options
Up to 5,000 sq ft waterfront townhomes with premium finishes
Key Details
- Units / Lots
- 62 waterfront townhomes
- Housing Types
- Waterfront Townhomes (up to 5,000 sq ft)
- Location
- Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia
The Cottages of Contentment Island FAQs
How big are the townhomes at Contentment Island?
Units run up to 5,000 square feet, which is unusually large for townhome living and puts the bigger floor plans on par with a detached lake house. Finishes include granite countertops, hardwood floors and open plans. Ask for the square footage of the specific unit, since the range across the 62 townhomes is wide.
Are all 62 townhomes on the water?
The community is built at the shoreline and its townhomes are described as waterfront. Water frontage and the view from a given unit still vary with position in the community, so if a direct water view matters to you, walk the specific unit rather than relying on the community description.
What is maintained for you here versus a detached lake house?
Townhome ownership is the point of this community: shared walking trails, a swimming pool and tennis facilities are community amenities rather than things you maintain yourself. Ask for the current association documents so you can see exactly what the fee covers and what stays your responsibility.
What is nearby for golf?
Two PGA championship golf courses are near the community, which is part of why it draws second-home buyers who want the lake and the course in the same trip. Ask about membership arrangements at each, since access and cost are separate from owning here.
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