Let's start with the positives, the Lake is beautiful & the house is nicely situated on the property with a private dock. We rented a pontoon boat for the week & my sons had a great time fishing, (catfish, BlueGill and Bass) The house is very nicely decorated with ample storage. Biggest negatives: the house appears neglected by the owner. When we arrived there were only 3 (total) full size garbage bags & no small bags for the bathrooms. There was no liquid dish soap,no dishwasher soap & no sponges. (hard to clean dishes without a sponge or garbage disposal) The grass was knee high and the recyclables were never picked up. One of the bathrooms had a quarter roll of TP plus one additional for the week (for a floor housing 4 people) When I contacted the owner she replied "If you need more beyond what is provided, there are places nearby to pick some up." The gas grill was filthy and probably hasn't been cleaned out in more than a year. Once I used the meager (1/2 tank) supply to clean the grill I found rusted grates. The dock fridge was filthy & the water outlets did not work. Contacted the host & she replied with the location of the water valve but added "I believe there might be a leak in the line." Hah! The line leaked like a spigot so that meant walking between the house & the dock to turn the water on/off. One of the kayaks had a broken back and they were filthy, full of spiders, leaves and other debris. Not what I expected from a "luxury" escape!
The property was beautiful and provided everything we needed for our stay. The house was wonderful and the boathouse provided a great spot for family time and cooling off during the hot days.
Beautiful home and property. Porch you could sit on all day just watching the boatsAll bedrooms were great and plenty of everything you could ever needKate was a dream to work with and was always attentive to any questions or needs we hadThanks for a great vacation Kate
Once again Kateâs lake home provided us with a wonderful family vacation. We just got home and are ready to go back! Thanks Kate for opening your lake paradise up to us to enjoyâŠagain!..lol
The Wine Down home is beautifully set in a quiet neighborhood. The amenities made our 8-day stay so easy with a fully furnished kitchen, basic supplies, and a beautiful double boathouse with upper sundeck. The decor in the home looks like something out of a magazineâŠyou literally want to relax. Lots to do with local shopping, boating, fishing, and more. The host is amazing and is quick to respond to any questions. I highly recommend Wine Down to any family looking to âwine downâ!
The property was fantastic. The only thing better was Kate, the host. The kitchen was well equipped with lots of extras. A special thanks for accommodating our boats. I will definitely book again!!!!
Spent a long weekend with two other couples for some fishing and group bonding. Had a great time with alot of good memories. Though the fishing wasn't as good as we hope, that was more a testimony to our skill level than the lake :). Plenty of room for all of us having our own bedroom and bathroom and the kitchen was spacious with a large island and dinning room table for meals, cards and dominos in the evening. We met the neighbors on both sides who were extremely friendly and helpful with using the boat ramp next door.
Mark and Susan
A perfect house for family gatherings..lots of space inside and out and plenty of âtoysâ for kids and adults. The boat house is great for swimming, sunning, or just relaxing in the shaded area. Having the boat ramp next to the house and use of the boat lifts is a real plus. The house is furnished nicely and the kitchen is well equipped with small appliances, dish ware, and utensils. Host was excellent and communication was excellent as well. Five stars all the way!
The property was excellent. There were 8 women and we were able to comfortably accommodate everyone. The home was clean, great location and overall, an excellent experience.
We have stayed at this property for the past three years and have not been disappointed once! Everything about this place is convenient and well organized. Kate the owner is awesome to deal with and is always very welcoming before and during your stay. We plan on staying again next year!
Great house, plenty of room for 8 adults. Loved being right on the water, and the boathouse is perfect for hanging out, swimming and fishing. Large yard for games as well. Kitchen is well stocked. Be sure to bring your own sheets and towels (we almost missed that in the notes). Kate was super responsive and helpful throughout the whole process!
It was perfect for our family of two young adults, a girlfriend and two pups. We spent so much time on the boathouse fishing, swimming, drinking morning coffee, and watching the sunsets. Sincerely hoping we are able to visit again next year. Thank you so much for sharing your home.
Wine down was the most perfect house we have ever rented at Lake Gaston! Starting with the owner Kate who is so kind and most helpful with making sure we had all the details to make our stay the very best. The house itself was spotless and was stocked with every essential and much more! The views from the porch and dock house are amazing, the location on the lake is close to everything! We canât wait to come back next summer, if not before! Thanks again Kate for sharing your beautiful home and making our stay so wonderful!
How fortunate we felt to have found this property and host. It was our first stay at Winedown, but not our first at LKG. By far, everyone in our party felt that this place was the cleanest and best equipped. Plenty of parking for 3 trucks and a trailer, private ramp next door, nice boathouse, well equipped kitchen, and super quiet friendly neighborhood.
The host, Kate, is very responsive and easy to work with. Five stars all across the board!
We were so impressed as we drove up to the property. It was even more stunning than the pictures we had seen on the website. The house was immaculate and spotlessly clean. Every kitchen gadget you can think of was there for meal preparation and serving. The front porch runs the entire width of the house and offers beautiful views of the lake.The boathouse at the lake will take your breath away with views that it offers as well. Thereâs a nice shady area there with table and chairs and the deck on top is huge and allows for great views of the sunset. Be sure to take your camera with you. We hated to leave and will definitely return in the near future.
Hi! Thanks for considering my house for your vacation! I bought this property to enjoy with my friends and family when I was living in NYC and needed to have a respite from the fast pace of the city!! My friends and family are largely in the VA/NC area and so it was the perfect central location to be able to enjoy time with people I love. Since buying the house, I have relocated to NC and am able to enjoy the house much more regularly now - which has been fantastic! I travel internationally a lot and so you will see hints of my travels throughout the house. Hope you love it as much as I do!
This property has it all - a wonderful point lot with 221 feet of lake frontage, private beach areas and feels very private while still being close to the marina, the main lake, Washburnâs and local shopping area. The house is perfect for groups of friends or multiple families because its laid out with kitchen/bar and living areas on both of the main floors, with bedrooms and full baths. Plus, the boathouse! If you want sun or shade, motor boats, jet skiâs or kayaks, or just want to relax with good food and drinks, you wonât need to leave. Itâs a very unique and special property! Hope you love it as much as I do!
This house has 270 degree views of water and 211 feet of water frontage with private boathouse and beach areas. If your want to have fun and relax, this is it.
The house has two main levels each with living spaces and kitchen areas. There are multiple places to gather, eat and drink, so you can all have the vacation you want.