The Pointe at Mariners Landing

The Resort & Its Setting

The Pointe at Mariners Landing sits within the Mariners Landing development on Smith Mountain Lake, a 20,000-acre reservoir in central Virginia known for calm water and wooded shoreline. As an independent resort with RCI affiliation, it gives owners two things at once: a steady home base on the lake and the option to exchange a week for stays elsewhere in the RCI network. It's a straightforward fit for owners who want a lake property without the scale or pace of a coastal resort town.

The Area & Things to Do

Smith Mountain Lake draws a mix of boaters, anglers and people who simply want a porch with a view. Smith Mountain Lake State Park, about 5 miles (8 km) away, has hiking trails, picnic spots and lookout points over the water. Downtown Moneta, roughly 3 miles (5 km) out, covers the basics — shops, casual places to eat, local errands. Further afield, Leesville Lake (about 9 miles/15 km) adds a second, quieter reservoir for fishing and boating, while Booker T. Washington National Monument (around 15 miles/24 km) and the Blackrock Summit Trail in George Washington National Forest (about 22 miles/35 km) give visitors a reason to make a half-day trip of it. None of this is high-density tourism — it's a region built around the lake itself.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

Owners who no longer use their week at The Pointe at Mariners Landing can list it for resale or rent directly on BidMyTimeshare.com. It's a private, owner-to-owner marketplace: you set your own asking price, pay a one-time listing fee to publish, and there's 0% commission on the sale — unlike broker-led resale channels that take a cut when the week sells. Buyers and renters contact you directly through the platform to work out terms.

Because The Pointe at Mariners Landing is an independent resort, resale transfers are typically handled through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management rather than through a brand-wide resale desk. If you're selling, be ready to tell a buyer what the current annual maintenance fee is and what the transfer fee will be — these figures come from the resort's management, not from us, so confirm them before agreeing on a price. A resale buyer should also ask exactly what's included: whether RCI affiliation carries over with the week, and whether any banked or deposited exchange points transfer with the sale or stay with the seller's account.

If you'd rather rent out your week than sell it, the same listing mechanics apply: you set the rental price, pay the listing fee, and deal with the renter directly — no commission taken from either side.

Practical Notes for Buyers and Renters

Renters typically ask about lake access, unit size, and whether the week falls in a season with good water temperatures for swimming — summer is warmest, spring and fall are quieter and milder. Anyone planning to exchange in through RCI should check availability early, as lake-season weeks can be requested well ahead of travel. A car is worth having, since the surrounding attractions and dining options are spread across the wider Smith Mountain Lake area rather than clustered at the resort gate.