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Property grounds
TV, fireplace, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Bracey, VA
  • Lake Gaston
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Rosemont Vineyards
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • John H. Kerr Reservoir
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the area

Bracey

At this holiday home you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Lake Gaston and 5 km (3.1 mi) from Rosemont Vineyards. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a fireplace and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a garden, barbecues and a porch. .Sights within a 30-minute drive of this Bracey holiday home include South Hill Model Train Museum and Virginia S. Evans Doll Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Gaston - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Rosemont Vineyards - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • John H. Kerr Reservoir - 33 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Kerr Lake Country Club - 37 min drive - 44.8 km
  • Occoneechee State Park - 51 min drive - 52.8 km

Getting around

  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carolina BBQ & Chicken - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Shady Shack Grill & Flip Flops Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪El Huasteco - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Huddle House - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

GIANT COVERED PORCH, BOATHOUSE, KAYAK, RETREAT AT THE LAKE.

LARGE COVERED PORCH... Country setting, relax & recharge. Pet friendly. SHORT path to your boathouse. Enjoy two firepits, 1 propane & 1 wood. Boat Launch nearby.
Well behaved pets,
SWIM OFF YOUR BOAT OR Rentals information below or bring your boat.
Boat Rentals:
South Point Marina
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Popular Point Marina
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Stone House Timber Lodge
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Attached link areal footage of the property and dock. Please copy it and paste it on your browser: https://youtube.com/watch?v=LDeS8BIUHMs

Property manager

Lisa Freeman

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  • Washer
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 3 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: fee, flea prevention & NO accidents (addnl fee)

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Giant Porch Waterfront Boat Rental Nearby Kayaks Wifi Boat House
Giant Porch Waterfront Boat Rental Nearby Dock Your Boat ON Site

Frequently asked questions

Does GIANT COVERED PORCH, BOATHOUSE, KAYAK, RETREAT AT THE LAKE. have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is GIANT COVERED PORCH, BOATHOUSE, KAYAK, RETREAT AT THE LAKE. family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a BBQ, children's dinnerware and children's books, it's no surprise that GIANT COVERED PORCH, BOATHOUSE, KAYAK, RETREAT AT THE LAKE. is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at GIANT COVERED PORCH, BOATHOUSE, KAYAK, RETREAT AT THE LAKE.?

No, GIANT COVERED PORCH, BOATHOUSE, KAYAK, RETREAT AT THE LAKE. does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at GIANT COVERED PORCH, BOATHOUSE, KAYAK, RETREAT AT THE LAKE.?

Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

GIANT COVERED PORCH, BOATHOUSE, KAYAK, RETREAT AT THE LAKE. Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 63 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shae C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grand Porch
We were looking for a place with beautiful surroundings and a quiet place to chill. And this home fit the bill perfectly. Love the porch. Only suggestion would be to put another gate on the side stairs to keep fur babies on the porch. Thank your for sharing your little slice of heaven!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William (Bill) W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Time
Great place to stay for relaxation. Wife has a stressful job and my son is processing for the Marine Corps. We wanted a lake property to just chill out at and this place was great. Communications with host are superb.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine K.

Family vacation
Though we are not boaters, we wanted a place where we could catch up with each other and this was the perfect place. Plenty of outdoor space for yard games and sitting around the fire. We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Dan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good place for family
The property has 3 good sized bedrooms with a 4th bed in a separate room. Great for accommodating a lot of people. Having a gas fireplace and wood fireplace is a bonus. Decent fishing off the dock... But shallow, but still hit lots of catfish and bass. Note: this property is under a small bridge from the main body, so if you rent a larger boat like a pontoon, getting it under the bridge may be difficult
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica R., Canisteo

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Lake House Memories
This home located on a lake in Virginia was so beautiful and allowed my 85 year old mother and 5 other family members to have a wonderful time with my Uncle. It is just as described in their posting and so well maintained! The area and neighborhood is safe and beautiful yard right on the lake inlet. Very comfortable furnishings and all the items included for a wonderful place to make long lasting memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great long Labor Day weekend
My family and I had an excellent long Labor Day weekend here. The house was just as the pictures show. It was very clean and kitchen had all of the items you need. The covered porch is fantastic for the family to gather and the propane fire pit was a huge hit with all! I was a bit concerned with the shallow water under the covered dock, but my 19ft Sea Ray Bow Rider fit right in with no issues. The bridge to the main lake is a very tight fit, but with bumpers on both sides of your boat and a slow and steady pass it worked out OK. It is also very nice to be so close to the Marina for launching, fuel, and ice. Our Host Lisa was very nice to work with and communicated with me when needed before & after our stay. This is a great place and we had a great first trip to Lake Gaston!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
My husband, kids & fur babies thourghly enjoyed our stay here. We actually booked it twice this summer! The house description was accurate & the boat launch was right down the road. Having a covered boat ramp in the back yard made for easy boat rides. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great 4th of July stay
We had a great time at your property. I booked this very last minute and Lisa accommodated our every request. Being pet friendly was a huge plus and with dock access I was able to bring the boat and watch the fireworks from the water. I'll book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim M., Dumfries

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and on the water
Nice size place and clean. A great big porch to enjoy coffee in the morning. Brought our boat and kept it in the covered boat dock. Just walk down the sidewalk and get on your boat. Two minute ride to get gas for the boat. Its centrally located to everything the lake has to offer. We were allowed to bring our dogs, which is a plus. Has washer and dryer as well as everything you need in the kitchen. It is exactly as it is pictured. I would absolutely recommend and we will be back again. Jim & Jen
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jessica F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Propert had everything we needed! Was clean and waterfront. Kids wnjoyed canoe! We brought our own kayaks and paddle boards which they loved!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Geri-Lynn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, relaxing stay
Renting was easy and home owner was very accommodating to our requests to arrive early and leave late. Very quiet and peaceful location. Be sure to bring your own fun because if it’s not bodying weather there really isn’t much to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Burnet B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our needs!
House was perfect for a stay with my 86y/o mom with master bathroom big enough for walker. Outside porch with fan perfect for breakfast and dinner. Pottery & other cool decorations used to decorate were beautiful and added a very upscale touch. Owners obviously did a lot to upgrade outside. As described and emphasized in correspondence with owner dock does not allow access to water unless you have a boat. We had other relatives close by whose rental had an amazing dock with swimming and kayak access so this was not important to us. We would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome week!
Had a great stay, home was everything that it was advertised as, owner is awesome to deal with. Recommend this property very highly especially for boat owners, boat was in the water all week. 100 ft walk to the boat dock was awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Nice location
The dock area was very shallow for our 21 foot inboard SeaRay. The entire house smells musty/ wet basement smell that was significant. The outside covered porch was very nice. This is a three bedroom house/ the twin bed is in the mud room/entrance and is not a bedroom. Kitchen is well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable stay
Clean and spacious we rented a boat from Holly Grove and enjoyed the lake and easily docked at the boat house and enjoyed the tunnel of love, a great stay...
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Rebecca L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Recommend... but with a boat!
Our family enjoyed our stay in Lisa's house at Lake Gaston. Lisa was very attentive to our communications both before and during our stay. It may be a modular house, but it has some nice additions and updates like the large screened in porch and master bath. Our only regret is we didn't appreciate better how difficult it would be to access the lake from the the property. We ended up driving a half hour to a public access area to enjoy and swim in the lake because we were only able to rent a boat for one day. It was nice having the canoe and kayaks, but we found getting in and out of them at the dock quite challenging. The photos made it seem like there was some shoreline for this, but there wasn't. Nevertheless, we had an enjoyable and relaxing stay. We sat by the fire pits, enjoyed wine and cheese at Rosemount, played in the lovely yard, and soaked up some sunshine. Will likely return, but definitely recommend bringing your boat or finding a multi-day rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay on the lake
This property provided a very nice stay on Lake Gaston.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Denise M.

First time renters
Overall property was terrific. Some dust/spider webs when we got there. Sheets were clean and ready to put on the beds we used. Towels clean and available. Fire pits ready to use. Only thing I found needing was a kitchen hand mixer for mashing potatoes/brownie batter. If ever back in area will use again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family fun
The family enjoyed the week...boating...beautiful weather...the porch adds so much to the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommended
Lovely setting. Convenient access to the lake. Home well kept up. Everything we needed. Might want to warn future renters about difficulty in navigating a pontoon boat under the bridge.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Traci S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly as promised!
We had a lovely time. The rental was exactly as promised, a very good value. Having a boat dock so we could have a boat rental all week was as fun as we hoped! The heads up on the narrow bridge was appreciated :) The back porch and fire pit were wonderful gathering spaces for our family’s low country boil and s’mores. Thank you for sharing your home with our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Michele B.

Beautify property
You can tell that the owners have put in a lot of effort to maintain the landscaping. The lot was beautiful and the porch chairs were very comfy. My only concern was the musty smell inside. Maybe we were the first to use the property this year. The owners were friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun at the lake
This property was exactly what we needed. A pretty home with a fantastic yard tucked away in a little cove on the Virginia side of Gaston
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Bobbi Jo S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not What We Expected
When we arrived, one of the first things we noticed was that the DirectTV did not work in the living room. We contacted the owner and tried some troubleshooting, but nothing worked. She had a new cable box delivered to us — it arrived the afternoon before we left. The next thing we found out was that the beach area and pool nearby was closed due to Covid 19. The owner said she removed it from the listing, but it was there when we booked the house. That was one of the reasons we decided to book the house. All 9 of us (5 being kids) were very disappointed about this. This should have been communicated better to us. Next, while making dinner, we realized the microwave didn’t work. I tried to soften a stick of butter, and gave up after 2 minutes. Also, my definition of a fully stocked kitchen and the owner’s are VERY different. The kitchen was seriously lacking. We couldn’t even find a bowl with a lid to store leftovers! Our stay in Bracey, VA was a HOT one! We soon realized that the AC did not keep up. Even the days that we were gone all day and everything was closed up. We actually had to go out and buy a fan. There was one there, but we needed two, especially for the girls who slept in the “mud room”. The listing said that the mud room was recently converted to a bedroom. I guess if you stick a bed in a room it magically turns it into a bedroom. Lastly, we were kind of freaked out by the “hidden” camera in a birdhouse on the path that led down to the dock. We found another one on the front of the house. I realize when you live far from your rental property, you need to be able to keep an eye on things. However, legally I believe that is supposed to be disclosed to the renters. So after all that, I feel like I should say some positive things about the house...The beds were very comfortable, we never lacked for hot water, the covered porch and the fire pit area were very nice, and the lake was beautiful. That being said, we will definitely come back to Lake Gaston, but we will stay somewhere else.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020