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1865 farmhouse near Lake Gaston!

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The front view before a wedding ceremony in the side yard.
Rocking chair front porch.
Back of the house with screened porch.
A view from the family cemetery.
Entry hall with dining room to the left and living room to the right.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
AU$631
avg per night

Explore the area

Map
Bracey, VA
  • Lake Gaston
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Rosemont Vineyards
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • John H. Kerr Reservoir
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Roanoke Rapids, NC (RZZ-Halifax County)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Davis Room

1 Queen Bed

Green Room

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Hunt Room

3 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Nursery

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

Room

  • Water view
  • 278.7 sq m
  • Sleeps 12
  • 2 Queen Beds, 2 Double Beds, 5 Single Beds and 1 King Bed
Price is AU$631 avg per night,

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About the area

Bracey

Located in Bracey, this farm stay is in a rural area. Virginia S. Evans Doll Museum and South Hill Model Train Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rosemont Vineyards and South Hill Country Club. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Lake Gaston - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Rosemont Vineyards - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • John H. Kerr Reservoir - 31 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Kerr Lake Country Club - 36 min drive - 43.6 km
  • Occoneechee State Park - 50 min drive - 51.4 km

Getting around

  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carolina BBQ & Chicken - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shady Shack Grill & Flip Flops Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪El Huasteco - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Huddle House - ‬9 min drive

About this property

1865 farmhouse near Lake Gaston!

THE FARMHOUSE IS NOT ON LAKE GASTON, BUT IT'S ONLY A MILE AWAY.
The Isle of Rest was once a 4,000 acre working farm originally built around 1810. The main house burned down after being struck by lightening and the current home was completed in 1865. The property was divided into two parcels by the family in the mid 1920's. Most of the land was sold to developers in the 1950's when Lake Gaston was formed by damming the Roanoke River. The homestead was lived in until 1973 when the matriarch of the family passed away. Her heirs allowed the land to sit for thirty years and fall into disrepair. I purchased the homestead and 25 acres in 2005 and set off to restore the grand old house. My family and I use it as a weekend getaway throughout the year and stay for a week several times during the summer. We put the boat in down the street at Holly Creek Marina, shoot skeet, take nature walks, enjoy the deer and other wildlife, and just relax. We recently decided to try renting the house out to help with the expenses and to share the wonderful setting with others. If you are a nature lover, reader, writer, boater, hunter or all the above you will really enjoy staying at the Isle of Rest. We have allowed two weddings and two business retreats to use the property and everyone loved it. Events, like a wedding, will be charged the weekly rate regardless of number of days on the property.

Property manager

Adam Jones

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children should always be supervised.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Small weddings and family reunions only.
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Great area for dogs to run and play.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking allow ONLY outside. Not in the house.
All children and pets must be supervised. No children near the pond without adult supervision.
Pets are not allowed upstairs or on any furniture.
A flat rate of $5,000 for seven days is required for weddings.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: Small weddings and family reunions only.

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is 1865 farmhouse near Lake Gaston! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at 1865 farmhouse near Lake Gaston!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1865 farmhouse near Lake Gaston!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is 1865 farmhouse near Lake Gaston! located?

This family-friendly Bracey farm stay is located in a rural location, 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Lake Gaston, and within 12 mi (20 km) of La Crosse Town Park and La Crosse Caboose Park. Rosemont Vineyards is 3.4 mi (5.4 km) away.

1865 farmhouse near Lake Gaston! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tenissa H.

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

Great House

The stay was really amazing, very big house, a lot of space to explore. The owner was awesome he checked in making sure we were having a great time. The house was beautiful and would recommend it to anyone. Two thumbs up.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd S.

Wonderful

We had a wonderful time and loved the house and property. I would definitely recommend this property. We all wish we could have stayed longer. The only negative was a lack of a toaster in the kitchen. We loved our time there. Thank you Adam!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sara B., Washington DC

Wonderful Experience

The house is gorgeous with comfortable beds. The air conditioning worked great, despite the heat wave. The pond and the resident ducks made afternoons lovely. You can see all the stars and the Milky Way from the front porch. Overall, this was a wonderful property for a gathering away from the city.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ajima Pang D.

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

Hidden gem near Lake Gaston!

Breathtaking and charming are two words that come to mind. As you drive up to the property emerges a gorgeous farmhouse and it instantly transforms you into a state of vacation and relaxation with the pond, ducks, geese, and other wildlife. Ample room to move about on the property and to stay inside. The host was amazing and extremely accommodated us. Our great dane loved running free on the property and swimming in the pond. Same goes for our boys who enjoyed fishing, swimming, and hanging out by the firepit. I would greatly recommend this place to everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip S.

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

Fantastic getaway

I truly enjoyed the property.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

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

Peaceful

Our family had an awesome 5 days at the Isle of Rest. It was nice to read the historical information about the property in a binder that was set up for guests. The house is extremely spacious. Plenty of room for all. The property and pond were well maintained and beautiful. The back screened porch was lovely to sit out on in the evenings and during the rain we had while there. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

George B.

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

Quiet. Peaceful. Elegant.

We needed a retreat during a stressful week. Isle of Rest felt like home. We are so grateful for the opportunity to have stayed in such a welcoming place and thank you Adam for being the perfect host.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Phillip S.

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

Perfect getaway

We were looking for a place to get away from it all for a few days, just the three of us and our dog. When we arrived, we were pleasantly surprised by this hidden gem. The house is historic, beautiful, clean, spacious, and very comfortable. The A/C and wifi were fantastic. Overall, the grounds are lovely. We spent a lot of time at the pond fishing (catch & release), hanging out with the ducks, kayaking, watching deer from the front porch, reading in the multiple hammocks, making s'mores, and playing darts on the back porch. We brought our groceries and prepared all of our food at the house. Everything we needed was there (big bonus was the crockpot for BBQ pulled chicken). We had a fantastic time and plan to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

David Z.

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

Country Getaway

Beautiful house and property with deer, fish in the pond and plenty of bedrooms for a large group!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

1865 Plantation House

Great house. Adam was very accommodating and the property was in wonderful condition. We would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi S.

Beautiful estate

Beautiful home on private estate. Lots of interesting history. Owner was very accommodating. Sent a text to make sure we found the house and had everything we needed the first night. Was very open to make sure we were comfortable, which we were. We will come back for a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brian C., Zebulon

Great experience

It was peaceful and very close to the lake. It had everything we needed. Loved the pond and the dogs enjoyed every minute. We have an amazing time. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Martin Z., Rockville, Maryland

Returned to Isle of Rest and loved it again!

We visited a few years ago and returned this year. We all had a great time. Highly recommend this property. One great perk: very good air conditioning in the house!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

Absolute relaxation

We had the most amazing relaxing time. The house is gorgeous! Thank you for sharing this amazing place
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tara A.

Beautiful property with so much history!

I rented this house to share with family during a 60th birthday celebration for my mom! We all loved the place! It's tucked away in a nice, private secluded area. It's only a few min from the lake & very close to Tanglewood Shores, which is why I decided to rent it. The only drawback is the one full bathroom but we made it work! Enjoyed the views & even hopped in the kayaks in the pond!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

Absolutely Amazing!!!!!

This was one of the best trips my family has ever had. The homestead was beautiful. It was a very relaxing family oriented trip filled with fishing, kayaking water fights and lots of laughing. Adam, the owner was super sweet and accommodating. We cannot wait to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

Thanksgiving At The Farm

My family and I spent the week of Thanksgiving at "the farm". We could not have selected a better location for our family celebration. Our ages ranged from 75 to 2 and there was something for all of us to do if we so chose. Three of our granddaughters enjoyed kayaking on the gorgeous pond closely supervised by two resident ducks who welcomed having a little company. The perfect weather kept us outside most of the time during the day and early evening. We played corn hole, softball, rode on our four wheeler, fished/catch and release of course; and the wonderful fire pit that everyone gathered around early evening for "toast the sunset" time, making s'mores, and happy conversations. The front porch swing was so inviting and we enjoyed having a little quiet time to read and relax. The inside of the house is quite spacious and accommodated our family very nicely. Everyone had a comfy bed and slept so good every night. This beautiful plantation home is beautifully restored and takes one back in time....(if you're old enough to relate to "golden" times:) The living room was inviting and each evening we sat by the fire and played games, read, played the cherished piano, and reminisced about our good ole days. Thanksgiving Day we enjoyed a hearty feast and the dining room table is large enough to accommodate our crew. This was so much fun! May I recommend this lovely VRBO rental for any family/friend event. Having 25 acres to roam was the icing on the cake.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2015
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anita s.

Plantation stay

We stayed 3 nights. Lovely surroundings. The duck pond and deer sightings were a plus. The owner was great and was available if needed.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon O.

Isle of Rest

We just got back from this beautiful home on a private piece of property dating back to the 1800! The scenery is breathtaking and it is peaceful and quiet! The grounds are gorgeous and well-maintained! We had plenty of room to set up a volleyball net and had games ideas that were endless! The house was spacious and clean with beds for many! As we sat on the front porch each evening, we talked about family memories and talked about the olden days, a perfect setting! The gentleman, Adam that owns the home is very accommodating and friendly! If you need to relax, and feel like you are away from the busy hustle and bustle of life this is the house for you! A few visits to the lake will make this an unforgettable vacation!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Clyde N., New Bern

Isle of Rest is a piece of heaven!!

My family and I rented this home for an extended weekend and absolutely loved it. The owner is very hospitable and the property is well cared for. It is secluded enough for privacy but close enough to access major restaurants and grocery stores. Lake access is only a mile away but there is plenty of fun to have onsite. My three kids range in age from 3 to 12 but the property had activities to appeal to every member of the family. The house is 150 years old and has a lot of history and character yet still has modern amenities that you would expect. We would highly recommend this property to future renters.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Martin Z., Rockville, Maryland

Extremely satisfied - well kept and huge property with good mix of modern conveniences and history

I had a guy's weekend at the property and found the place perfect for sports (football, frisbee, wiffle ball, etc...) and games. There are lots of outdoor spots and features. The house has a good flow and the rooms are huge. One highlight was the parlor room, which had a grand, historical feel. The air conditioning was an added bonus, as the house was cool day and night even in the midst of a hot weekend. The appliances and kitchen were pleasing and there was plenty of basic food stuffs to supplement what we brought. The grill was great. The owner was very responsive to my emails and check in / check out was seamless. We saw a number of wild animals (deer, birds, etc...) and because of the surrounding landscape and lack of neighbors, there is that rural silence that is so relaxing. Finally, the locations is very convenient - just a few miles off I-85.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

A Piece of Heaven

The Isle of Rest was the perfect getaway for our family! We felt like we were reliving history on an old Virginia plantation with the beautifully preserved home, a huge swimming pond with ducks, an old family graveyard, and original buildings from the 1800s. Yet, there are modern amenities to make your stay comfortable. It was truly a fabulous experience, and we have every intention of returning for yet another visit back in time. Moreover, the owner was gracious and generous. He did everything possible to make our stay enjoyable - provided a welcome letter and information about the surrounding areas, told us to help ourselves to anything in the pantry and house, set the logs in the fire pit prior to our arrival, gave us vegetables from the garden, and stopped by to meet us and make sure we had everything we needed. A true gentleman! Lastly, we loved the fact that we were able to drop our boat in Lake Gaston at a local marina just a mile from the house for only $5! The lake is absolutely beautiful and so quiet. It was evident that it has not yet been discovered by tourists. Our vacation at the Isle of Rest was one of the best we've ever had. I highly recommend this amazing historical plantation for a truly relaxing experience!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

P C.

FAMILY FRIENDLY GETAWAY

The photos do not do this house justice. It is a beautiful and peaceful step back in time. All the kitchen amenities, plus cable, front porch rockers, pond, grilling. Can't say enough about this great place. We will definitely be back!