10/10 Excellent
Art P.
19 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great lake house
Art P.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Entire home
Lake Gaston Waterfront Cottage Sleeps 6 with private Boathouse
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6204.4 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Valentines, VA
- Lake Gaston3 min walk
- Rosemont Vineyards35 min drive
- John H. Kerr Reservoir68 min drive
- Roanoke Rapids, NC (RZZ-Halifax County)38 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Downstairs Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Upstairs Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Downstairs Bath
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer
Upstairs Bath
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
Lake Gaston Waterfront Cottage Sleeps 6 with private Boathouse
Beautiful fully furnished 3 bedroom 2 bath home for rent on Lake Gaston. Open floor plan on the main level includes living room, dining room and fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances to include dishwasher, gas stove, microwave and a refrigerator with ice-maker. Kitchen is fully equipped with thoughtful additions for the family chef such as baking dishes, pizza pan, cutting boards, cake pans, blender, tea kettle, hand mixer and a bread-maker! Sleeping arrangements upstairs consist of two bedrooms, both with queen size beds that share a hall bath with Jacuzzi tub on the first floor. French doors open to the spacious deck with gas grill, outdoor Adirondack chair seating to enjoy the view of the lake and a table and chairs for outdoor dining. during evening sunsets. The spacious lower level has a large open living room/recreation room with a large bathroom with tub and third queen bedroom. The downstairs recreation room features a full size air hockey table, and foosball, bar area and movie pit with 60 inch TV. Amenities for the little ones include, booster seat, baby gate, books and toys for smaller children including toys for infants. Teens and adults will enjoy the selection of video games, movies and books for evening or rainy day activity. French doors open to a patio area outside the lower level rec room with comfortable Adirondack chairs for enjoying the lake view from the patio.
A wooden walkway accompanies you from the lower level all the way to the covered boathouse with lift, power and light. Use of the private boathouse and boat ramp is included in rental with the private boat ramp for the community included with your rental located across from the home. Because this house sits in the rear of the cove, boat noise is very minimal. There is good fishing right off of the dock and also a ladder for swimming. While the water right off the end of the dock is about 5 feet...perfect for kids, it does drop off about 10 yards out to about 9-11 feet depending on conditions, to provide plenty of depth for boats of all sizes.
No smoking or pets allowed. Verizon cell service works best, but cell reception can be spotty at our rural oasis. New this year is access to internet and smart TV's for streaming movies.
Lyric's Lair is close to wineries, breweries, and antique shops Local businesses offer boat, jetski, and paddleboard rental.
A wooden walkway accompanies you from the lower level all the way to the covered boathouse with lift, power and light. Use of the private boathouse and boat ramp is included in rental with the private boat ramp for the community included with your rental located across from the home. Because this house sits in the rear of the cove, boat noise is very minimal. There is good fishing right off of the dock and also a ladder for swimming. While the water right off the end of the dock is about 5 feet...perfect for kids, it does drop off about 10 yards out to about 9-11 feet depending on conditions, to provide plenty of depth for boats of all sizes.
No smoking or pets allowed. Verizon cell service works best, but cell reception can be spotty at our rural oasis. New this year is access to internet and smart TV's for streaming movies.
Lyric's Lair is close to wineries, breweries, and antique shops Local businesses offer boat, jetski, and paddleboard rental.
Property manager
Malena Malone-Blevins and Michael Blevins
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Baby gate, booster seat.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
No dogs or cats allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking is allowed inside the house.
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
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Valentines
Located in Valentines, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Gaston and Goat Island, while Roanoke Canal Museum and Trail and Royal Palace Theatre are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Valentines, VA
What's nearby
- Lake Gaston - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Rosemont Vineyards - 35 min drive - 30.6 km
- Goat Island - 48 min drive - 37.9 km
- John H. Kerr Reservoir - 68 min drive - 56.8 km
- Kerr Lake Country Club - 72 min drive - 75.4 km
Restaurants
- Watersview Restaurant - 24 min drive
- Subway - 23 min drive
- Beautiful Lake Gaston - 22 min drive
- Lake Gaston Coffee Company - 23 min drive
- Sanders - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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Cleanliness
10/10
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10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
S B.
31 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
S B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Terry W.
23 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation
Terry W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
G W.
26 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient locale for fishing enthusiasts.
G W.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Thomas K.
18 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great few days away!
Thomas K.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Wendy E.
7 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super Clean and Fun
Wendy E.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dennis W.
5 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was kid friendly. Had a good variety of toys.
Dennis W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Travis E.
1 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Life At athe Lake
Travis E.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kelly H.
27 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and very stocked house
Kelly H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Andy C.
13 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great lil getaway
Andy C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michael M.
26 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fourth Year and Always a Great Stay
Michael M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
20 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great lake vacation!
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tara H.
6 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just as advertised & even better!
Tara H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
David M., Yorktown, VA
27 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely the BEST
David M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Michelle C.
15 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing
Michelle C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Cristen W.
30 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy, Cozy and Clean
Cristen W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly B.
21 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our needs!
Kimberly B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Dan C.
13 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Dan C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Michael M.
30 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a great getaway!
Michael M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
michelle l.
30 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake getaway
michelle l.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Neil W.
26 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hassle Free Stay
Neil W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Tammy C.
19 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
They've thought of everything!
Tammy C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Tami N.
26 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rest and Relaxation
Tami N.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Sandra C.
6 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family of 5
Sandra C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
David G.
4 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
David G.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
About the host
Hosted by Malena Malone-Blevins and Michael Blevins
Hello! We are the Blevins family. We live in Woodbridge, Virginia and are a family of three. A working wife and husband who both work in downtown Washington, DC and our daughter, Lyric, for whom the house is named (Lyric's Lair) We are your typical two-income working busy family. We love making memories at Lake Gaston and still schedule use of the house ourselves working around our many repeat renters who come back each year to make their own memories at Lake Gaston.
Why they chose this property
This property was originally supposed to be a 'build it and sell it" type of investment, but we fell in love with Lake Gaston and its been an important part of our life ever since. We didn't originally think we would rent the house, but found that we loved it so much we wanted to share our little piece of Lake Gaston heaven with others who wanted to enjoy this unique lake.
Everything we do, we do with family in mind. Like childproof locks and outlet covers throughout the house so that parents with small children can relax a bit more. Nightlights, and a booster seat are provided as an assist for the little ones to feel comfortable in a new place. The movie area downstairs has a sectional sofa instead of theater seating so everyone can sit together. We work hard to keep the house in excellent shape, keep it modern and provide all the comforts of home for our guests.
Everything we do, we do with family in mind. Like childproof locks and outlet covers throughout the house so that parents with small children can relax a bit more. Nightlights, and a booster seat are provided as an assist for the little ones to feel comfortable in a new place. The movie area downstairs has a sectional sofa instead of theater seating so everyone can sit together. We work hard to keep the house in excellent shape, keep it modern and provide all the comforts of home for our guests.
What makes this property unique
The house faces the west, so the sunsets in the evening are particularly spectacular from the upstairs deck. The house is shaded and protected by the tall trees that stand in the yard. These trees provide shade, and protection from boat noise, but most of all provide a natural playground for many species of native birds, including humming birds, and red crested woodpeckers. The low level lights outside at night provide opportunities for star gazing at a level you just can't get in the city. The lake house was really designed to fit as unobtrusively as possible into its natural surroundings. We have a saying in our family that goes "You haven't been TO the lake, until you have been IN the lake"!
With the increased interest in renting at Lake Gaston, new businesses are popping up all the time! We are now just a short drive from a coffee shop, breweries, a winery, and antique shops.
With the increased interest in renting at Lake Gaston, new businesses are popping up all the time! We are now just a short drive from a coffee shop, breweries, a winery, and antique shops.
Languages:
English
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