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Life on the Lake. Enjoy the peace and kayaks.

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Two one-person kayaks available including paddles and life jackets.
Food and drink
Deck and porch overlooking the lakefront.
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Locust Grove, VA
  • Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Ellwood Manor
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Chancellorsville Battlefield
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Culpeper, VA (QCL-Culpeper Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Life on the Lake. Enjoy the peace and kayaks.

Located within 20 minutes of both Fredericksburg and Culpeper, Virginia, this 2000 square foot home offers lakefront living on the 24-acre Keaton’s Lake within the gated community of Lake of the Woods. Keaton’s lake is ideal for fishing, swimming, kayaking or just lounging on the hammock or by the firepit enjoying the peaceful setting and beautiful view. Guests can also enjoy the 500 acre Main Lake and its many beaches and parks. There are also two swimming pools.

The home comfortably sleeps 6, with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The kitchen is well appointed, all towels and linens are provided, and two kayaks, lifejackets and paddles are available for your use. While you’re here enjoy a wide selection of DVD’s, books, and games. There’s even a well stocked office area with computer monitor and printer.

In addition to Keaton Lake, Lake of the Woods has a Main Lake covering 500 acres that offers fishing, swimming, picnic areas with outdoor grilling, and waterfront dining. This lake has two marinas, seven lake access areas, and eight sand beaches. Other amenities are numerous and include:
• Two swimming pools
• 18-hole golf course
• Walking trails
• Basketball court
• Equestrian Center horseback riding
• Parks and playgrounds

There is a noise ordinance in place 10pm-7am; please be mindful of these outdoor quiet hours.

Property manager

Al and Marcia Goodwyn
Premier Host

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
- Please supervise children closely around water and be mindful that kayaks are for adults only.
- Speeding in the neighborhood is monitored by security and enforced. The speed limit on all main roads is 25mph.
- The house will come with two pool passes. Others can be purchased for $7 per day.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Locust Grove

Located in Locust Grove, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park and Ellwood Manor are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Meadows Farms Golf Course and Warplay Paintball. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Locust Grove, VA

What's nearby

  • Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ellwood Manor - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Chancellorsville Battlefield - 11 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Central Park Fun Land - 24 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center - 26 min drive - 28.1 km

Getting around

  • Culpeper Station - 26 min drive
  • Manassas, VA (MNZ-Manassas Regional) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Witch's Brew - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Clearwater Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Life on the Lake. Enjoy the peace and kayaks. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Life on the Lake. Enjoy the peace and kayaks. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Life on the Lake. Enjoy the peace and kayaks.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Life on the Lake. Enjoy the peace and kayaks.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Life on the Lake. Enjoy the peace and kayaks. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Spotswood Park and LOWA Dam. Sweetbrier Park and Wilderness Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 25 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Therese M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful on the Lake

This place is quiet and scenic, yet close to amenities. The interior was comfortable and well appointed. The bed was beyond comfy and the view of the lake was beautiful. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet relaxing weekend getaway

We had a fantastic time in this well appointments nted cabin on the lake. The property has been beautifully updated & the host truly thought of everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Winifred I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Location on the lake was great. You do need a GPS/Map once in the Resort because there are a number of streets to turn onto. Overall place was very clean. Beach theme decor. Kitchen was well stocked with everything you could possibly need and then some. Ample bath towels. Beds were super comfortable with memory foam mattresses. The deck was a treat to have your morning tea/coffee while listening to the birds and ducks. And the patio at night to sit and relax without getting damp because the deck was above. A little extra touch of handmade bows and roses on places you wouldn't expect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a great time

My family had a great time at Lake of The Woods. My kids particularly enjoyed the air hockey table in the basement. The lake was nice for kayaking and it's great having such easy access right from the back yard. House was comfortable and offered plenty of entertainment. We will definitely consider staying here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Stay

This was a great rental, the owners were excellent. They kept you well informed had everthing stocked up towels ,soaps, toilet paper everthing you need. The home was equipped with games ,air hockey ,kayaks and books. Very quiet lake no gas motors peaceful. Would I stay here again? Definitely!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Weekend

We had a wonderful time at this lake house and found the home to be beautiful and accommodating. The indoor and outdoor spaces made this a perfect get away spot! Al is an excellent host and responded promptly and was very helpful. We highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

wonderful house and exceptional hosts!

My husband and I had a wonderful stay at this beautiful lakefront house. Al was very responsive to all my questions. He and his wife attended to all the details that would make guests comfortable. Features that stood out included the cleanliness of the house, the view of the lake from so many areas of the house, the wildlife on the lake, and the opportunity to kayak and fish from the property itself.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Good time. U can tell the owners are good folk
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

William L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

100 Windy Lane Review

Easy to find and check into. Great location, clean and in good condition.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful View of the Lake-Waterfront

We loved the fantastic view of the lake from the kitchen & living room in the morning with coffee and throughout the day! Very clean, comfy beds & well equipped kitchen. There's a theatre & game room downstairs (with another full bath) and full view of the lake through sliders. So nice to have the Adirondack chairs on the dock, shame the weather was cold! We would love to come again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Greg A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

Very nice out of the way location in a nice quiet community. Great views of the lake with the fall leaves. Hosts provided everything you would need for a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely amazing

We couldn't have had a better time. I went with 3 girlfriends and we were so comfortable and had so much fun. They have thought of EVERYTHING and have supplies for whatever you could need. The kayaks were amazing, we used the fire pit each night, and being on the lake was beautiful. We loved hanging out in the basement with the game space and projector. The beds are very comfy and the space is very clean. The neighborhood is quiet, peaceful, and so cute. Can't recommend this place enough. The hosts were also very responsive and very kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason and Krista E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Small Family get together

It was nice to return to Locust Grove after being gone for 7+ years and thoroughly enjoyed staying at Life on the Lake. Plenty of room for entertaining in multiple spaces. The ping pong/air hockey table was a big hit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

GINGER K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful spot

We had an amazing time at Al and Marcia's wonderful lakefront home. Everything was as described. The beds were comfy and the kitchen had everything you could possibly need. We spent much of our time on the upper deck looking at the view of the lake and had most of our meals there. There are so many options of things to do in the house: kayaks, games, air hockey, ping pong, movies and so many books! Early mornings down on the dock drinking coffee was perfect and then evenings by the outdoor firepit. This house sits on a smaller lake and we had access to the larger lake nearby, so we even had a beach day at Clubhouse beach. I can't say enough about this house and the communication with the owners. Everything was wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We had a great stay! House was very nice and relaxing. A beautiful view of the lake from the upper and lower level. It was very clean and well supplied.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Vacation spot

We had a fabulous time at this lovely lake house. The home is well equipped with everything you could possibly need. We all thoroughly enjoyed taking out the kayaks, floating in tubes, swimming in the lake, and just relaxing on the deck with the beautiful view of the lake! Al is a very responsive host and made sure we had everything we needed. We can’t wait to come back next summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

The home was wonderful for a quiet getaway my husband and I really needed. The view was beautiful. We enjoyed the air hockey and ping pong table. The pool and beach were delightful especially on the hot days. The host thought of everything you would need during the stay. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dee G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake life is the best life!

We had an amazing time during our stay! The house was even better than described, spotlessly clean and had a beautiful view! Al was exceptional to work with and went above and beyond to be accommodating, even going so far as to send me a map of handicap accessible walking trails that we could take my father-in-law to with his walker. All of the little touches, such as the snacks and water to welcome us and little chocolates on our pillows, make this property stand out even more! My family enjoyed the excellent fishing, kayaking, relaxing, and quality family time. This is a little piece of paradise to which we hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic vacation

This is the perfect home for any kind of stay! Not only does this place have everything you need it also has things you didn’t even think you would need. Lake was great for fishing kayaking and swimming. There is plenty of room in the home for people to do their own thing if they want or do something together as a whole family. Definitely stay here if you get the chance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lakeside Retreat

Peaceful and relaxing with plenty of options for lakeside activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

KELLY V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and Peaceful Lake House

We felt welcome in the Lake of the Woods neighborhood. Our host Al, was helpful by providing information about the community, and responsive if we had questions. The lake is quiet and peaceful, we enjoyed morning kayaking and the beauty of the lake. The kids enjoyed swimming at the beach (the big lake) and we even got a chance to play at the community pool. The house is spacious and comfortable, and provided everything we needed. The beds were super comfy! My kids really enjoyed the air hockey table and the projector movies. The collection of books and board games is full of variety, something for everyone! I would love to come back and stay again, the house is charming and super hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lakeside Oasis

We absolutely loved our stay at Al’s property. There was so much to do, including kayaking, swimming, space for volleyball on the grass, a hammock to read in, board games, poker, ping pong table and air hockey. Not to mention the projector and dvd selection. We came for a weekend and brought our dog and cat and truly had such a wonderful time. The home is clean and extremely well-stocked. The beds are comfortable and the dock is in great shape. We took the kayaks out at least twice a day. We will definitely be back to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lakefront Home

Very cozy and homey, well equiped home. Beautiful view of the small lake in LOW...loved seeing the fog on the lake in the early morning.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything you could ask for and more!

Excellent property that was very clean and had all of the amenities you would need for an enjoyable stay. It was well stocked with clean fresh bath towels, plenty of cooking utensils, plates and equipment for activities. We really enjoyed the kayaks and the hammock on the lake front. 5/5 would recommend and return. Al was very communicative and responded very quickly to any requests.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hillary T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Home!

A beautiful, safe home right on the lake! It had everything we needed and more. We will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

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