Karoo Resort Smith Mountain Lake

Karoo has a very cool concept for a quiet getaway. The tent cabins are well constructed and while the interior space is rather limited the porch has a lot of room to lounge. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes/utensils and has a full fridge. From the tent it's a short walk to the lake/dock area. We brought our own but there were plenty of kayaks lying about that are free to use. We only had two problems with what was otherwise a great stay. First, the deck and every piece of furniture, including the grill, was dirty. The interior was spotless but it seems like there was little effort to clean the porch space. The other problem was with the hot tub. It was literally 7 feet away from the neighbor’s hot tub. The lack of privacy took a lot away from that feature. There are other single b

Awesome experience at Karoo! The cabins are made of heavy duty canvas that provide both complete privacy and a closeness to nature. There are hammocks and fire pits set up strategically around the private property. We made all our food with the tools and griddle provided and had wonderful time. It truly feels like a safe place to enjoy some fresh air. Beautiful and peaceful. Highly recommend!

Much nicer than expected. Only downside (from our perspective) was no dogs allowed in a doggy heaven kind of place. Other than that, exceeded expectations

Karoo is the perfect glamping experience! I love the serenity of nature while still having the comforts of home and this is the perfect mix! The resort creates a wonderful relaxing environment with lake access where you can kayak. Communal firepits and hammocks make it so you never even need to leave the resort. We thoroughly enjoyed the private hot tub and ability to charge our phones while enjoying the beautiful outdoors. This place is perfect for nature lovers who aren't into roughing it. Each cabin is well supplied with basic kitchen necessities, linens, wifi, and wood to build your own fire. Absolutely delightful place to visit!

My family and I had the best of time at Karoo it truly felt like we stepped into a South African Village, our toddlers loved their bunk beds and our bed was so cozy! It felt like we were sleeping on gaint marshmallow. I love that they had the fire pit and it was kid friendly so my toddlers can safely roast their marshmallows without burning their hands. Also love how fast the internet was we got to Binge watching comfy Netflix shows at night. We can’t wait to return in the summer.