Please understand and respect that this is our summer home. Boats and PWCs can be tied up to either side of the dock. The upper level of the boat dock is off limits (the wood is older and may contain splinters). Swim and dive at your own risk (please be careful). Smoking is not allowed in the house. If you choose to smoke outside please dispose of butts in a trash receptacle, not in the yard. Any PWCs or boats in the boat lift are not to be tampered with and are not for use or rent. Boat rental companies are numerous in the area. Many of the neighbors have dogs so be aware of them, especially if you bring your own. Please keep pets contained to our property. The Adirondack chairs on the house deck/ porch can be taken to the dock for your lounging pleasure. Please return them to the house deck prior to leaving or in the event of a storm. Parking is abundant in the driveway and up to the the walkway. Please do not park past the walkway/ house steps. The outdoor grill is free to use. Make sure the gas is turned off when not in use. Renters will be charged for excessive propane gas consumption. Enjoy and welcome to Lake Gaston (LKG)
Perfect little house for my family and my brother in law and his daughter. Perfect amount of space and beds, house was clean and open. Host was extremely responsive and considerate.
This place is a total dump. Everything is broken and dirty. The septic started overflowing the night before we left. The owner Jeff is well aware of it. If this is the ONLY place available,, DON'T DO IT. Change your dates and find somewhere else. This place is worse than eating sugar free gummy bears! There were dirty sheets and pillow cases on the beds when we arrived, every piece of furniture is broken, the deck is falling apart with nails sticking out, the refrigerator was not working we had to use ice to keep our food from spoiling, the floors were filthy and we had to buy a broom because the one at the property was broken, the cabinets were filthy, no ice machine, the kitchen sink leaks, there was an overwhelming rotten odor coming from the dishwasher, the floors were covered in thick dog hair, the windows and screens are broken, the grill only has two working burners, I can keep going about this dump, but hopefully you get the picture. Unsuitable for anyone to stay there. We tried to find something else to go to, but because it was a holiday weekend nothing else was available. If he only charged 50 a night, it would still be too much. Let me save you and your family the trouble - DON'T DO IT.
We were a family of 4 that met our friends for a weekend at the lake. The view is fantastic and the house inside was clean and neat. Overall we had a great time. I have to say that the landscaping could be neatened, the house and porch could use a powerwash and some of the planks should be replaced.
We absolutely loved our stay at Jeffâs place. We had three kids and two dogs and still had plenty of space. The location; nestled off in a quiet cove with a dock for our rental boat, and a diving board! It was exactly for what we were looking. Jeff was very accommodating to our needs and requests. Overall I would highly recommend this stay to anyone looking for a much needed getaway from the bustling 9-5 world.
This was a very nice stay. There was a small issue about the cleaning, but it didn't affect our stay. Windows and cobwebs mostly. But a very nice place and very nice neighbors.
The view from the dock looks out from the cove to the main lake. The four of us could sit comfortably on the Adirondack chairs on the dock. The porch was a great place to read or just sit to look out to the lake. The house is older and could use some updating. The kitchen was short on utensils (bring your own sharp knives, measuring cups and spoons).
Location is fantastic, neighbors are super nice. The property is aging however thatâs not the issue. The property was dirty upon showing up and could use a deep clean. Cobwebs, old food, molded coffee and a stale smell.
I saw the reviews stating there was cobwebs but I was not prepared for how many there actually was. We couldnât even open the sliders to the porch or use the deck chairs because of how many cobwebs and how dirty they were. Rundown furniture on its last legs. Stairs to door and dock itself falling apart to the point I didnât want to take my dog to the dock and risk his paws being damaged. The listing should have stated that there was owner food and belongings throughout the rental in drawers and cabinets. Itâs their house of course, just should have been part of the info. Ok place I guess if youâre looking for a boat dock with a place to sleep, except I donât own a boat. I will request a refund of my cleaning fee.
When I booked this property, it checked off all of our boxes. We wanted to be on the lake with a dock, we needed 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The pictures did let us know that the property was older and had not been updated which wasn't a concern for us. What the pictures didn't reveal was how dirty the house was on the inside and out. From the unsafe railing/stairs on the entrance way to the thick dust/dirt on the outdoor furniture to the refrigerator that was full of the home owner's food (opened and used food), the kitchen cabinet that we would hav stored our week's worth of groceries was filled with the home owner's food - opened food. We couldn't even find a knife for cutting - the disorder in the cabinet where we looked for cookware, cooking utensils, etc along with none of the needed items to cook a meal (and we were planning on cooking every meal while we would be there for a week) was astonishing. The pans that we did find in the disarray were unusable. Dirty dishes in the dishwasher, broken handle on the oven, panel missing at the bottom of the rusted out refrigerator. Then, the dog hair! Didn't want to sit down. Didn't want to walk on the filthy carpets. Didn't want to get in the beds with the mismatched and pilled sheets. Didn't want to open my suitcase to unpack in the bedroom closets filled with the homeowners mish mash of belongings from top to bottom.There was not one thing about this house that was guest ready. We were super disappointed in this property.
House is located at a great spot, host was very prompt with response, liked house layout. Linens and bathrooms were clean. Didnât like the cobwebs and knats.
Decided to look for a last minute quick get away, and found this wonderful property!
Beautiful location, private & wooded on one side, easy water access & great fishing dock.
The owner has really put time & effort into his home and it shows! Many extras & the camp is a lot nicer, open & super clean.
Enjoyed sitting on the porch watching the water & sunset and walking down to the dock with our golden retriever who walked into the water several times. Thanks so much Jeff, for your prompt communication & providing such lovely camp accomodations!
Definately will be back!
The house is as advertised. The view is amazing, trees, cove looking out onto the big lake. Perfect for morning coffee on the dock, boating, swimming and relaxing all day long. Finished with the sunset through the pines. Look forward to coming back again. Our dog had her boundaries with the tree lined lot.
We all loved the deep water for swimming and were able to easily dock our own boat. The kids fished half the night and the dog swam half the day. We enjoyed relaxing on the deep, shady porch which has a gorgeous view of the water.
We had a blast here! Everyone in our family had their own space and the kids LOVED the diving board. We brought a boat so the dock was so convenient. The house is a perfect location on the lake. It is close to Washburn's marina and a short boat ride to the Point! Would definitely recommend this place!
The water is beautiful, fishing was great! The house and property are in need of attention and repairs. This rental would not be family friendly because of the owners unlocked liquor cabinet, unsafe walkway, unstable dock, persistent stale smoke smell, general unclean feeling, and lack of smoke alarms. I hope the owner will make the needed repairs to this home because the location is great.
Great location, house serves its purpose as we spend most of the time on or in the water and on the dock. We have stayed here 4 times and Jeff has always been great to work with. A heating problem was solved by him very quickly on a trip in April. He was 3-4 hours away and came to the rescue so we didnât freeze as the temperature was in the 20s at night. Big thanks to him and due to the heating problem we encountered for a short period of time he offered a refund for some of our total cost, followed through on his word, and was more generous than we expected. In fact, we didnât really expect anything but heat and he obviously went above and beyond due to the inconvenience. I would rent from him anytime.
this house was very dirty. i had to spend the first hour there cleaning. if we hadn't traveled so far to be there i would have just left. i told the owner and he said it was supposed to be clean and he gave me the cleaning fee back. there was beer or something sticky all over the floor, dog hair all over the furniture, food in the sink, hair all over the shower, the fridge was very dirty too and over all bad smell. i never really settled in there because of this. the dock could really use repairs.
My son and granddaughter ended up joining my husband and I on vacation. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 was because the outside landscaping and property could be neatened up some The Inside was perfect and clean. This property offered everything it said. We loved the outside porch and dock. We were only inside to eat and sleep. We brought kayaks and fishing poles and enjoyed every minute. We would rent again!!
We had a great time here. The property is right on the water and perfect for what we were looking to do (lounge on the dock and float in the water). All the neighbors are extremely friendly, and we had no issues! Just make sure to bring toilet paper! Would definitely recommend this place!
Hi, I'm Jeff and this is my family's property. It has been part of our family since the mid eighties. We have seen Lake Gaston grow tremendously. We love the lake and the community and hope you will too.
This small cottage is the perfect lake getaway. The location is what makes this a true find. Many places on the lake are nice but don't have great lake views or sun most of the day. This location has it all. Its situated in a quiet cove, ideal for swimming, fishing or paddle boarding. Enjoy the sunny dock all day and sunsets in the evening. The house has the basic amenities but you come to the lake to enjoy the outdoors at an affordable price. Room for several so the whole family can enjoy. Located less than 2 hours from Richmond, Va Beach or Raleigh makes the property easily accessible. Also , stores and restaurants are only a few miles away. We think you will enjoy it as much as we do.