Cozy, Lakefront Log Cabin

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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Barbecue grill
Washer
Fireplace

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Bracey, VA

Lake Gaston
‪1 min walk‬
Rosemont Vineyards
‪5 min drive‬
John H. Kerr Reservoir
‪33 min drive‬
Roanoke Rapids, NC (RZZ-Halifax County)
‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 1 Child Bed

Living Space

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Welcome to Hobo Haven! Hobo Haven, our family-built home named after our beloved dog Hobo, is a charming log cabin located on two acres on Lake Gaston in Bracey, Virginia. Our three story, three bedroom, three bath home is a classic log cabin, featuring plank hard wood floors, wood beam ceilings, and, of course, beautiful hand-hewn log walls.

Our home boasts three covered and one uncovered decks, all with beautiful views of the lake. It also features a large screened-in porch, perfect for eating lunch on a warm summer day. These covered outside spaces allow you to enjoy the outdoors even in the case of bad weather. The fully equipped, open concept kitchen is ideal for preparing any meal, and features a dining room table with seating for ten, perfect for a lovely family dinner. Even on a cool autumn or winter day, cozy up next to one of two beautiful stone fireplaces, one located in the kitchen, the other in the second story family room area. Despite being a rustic log cabin, Hobo Haven still has standard modern luxuries we’ve come to expect, including three 32-inch and two 50-inch flat screen TVs, cable, telephone, air conditioning, and heat.

Bedroom/sleeping Details:
* Bedroom One- Master (Second Floor)—1 Queen bed, with access to outside covered deck and bathroom.
* Bedroom Two—(Third Floor)—1 Queen bed, one twin bed
* Bedroom Three—(Third Floor)—1 Queen bed, 1 toddler bed, 1 crib, with direct access to bathroom
* One queen pull out on second floor living space
* Two twin bunk beds on second floor living space nook with curtains for privacy
* One high quality, queen, blowup mattress is included. There is plenty of floor space available, if you’d like to bring additional air mattresses.
* Convertible couch on bottom level that can be used as additional sleeping space for 2 adults
* Full couch on second floor living space

Public boat launch is minutes away, both driving and by water, at the Holly Grove Marina. A huge sun deck above the lifts provides amazing, panoramic water views and great sunning opportunities. Water depth off the dock is about 14 feet, plenty deep for diving, swimming, floating and fishing. Water depth at the steps going into the water is between 3-4 feet deep, making it easy for children and pets to get in and out of the water. Please keep in mind, this rental does not include a boat. Boat rentals are available on the lake.

Nearby attractions and conveniences:
• 2 minutes away from Holly Grove Marina (food, drink, bait/tackle, boat launch, gas, air, etc.)
• 20 minutes away from Food Lion, ABC store, Wal-Mart and several fast food and more upscale dining options—all located in South Hill, Virginia
• 7 minutes away from Rosemont of Virginia Winery
• 5 minutes away from Tanglewood Shores Golf and Country Club
• 11 minutes away from River Ridge Golf course
• 20 minutes away from Pino’s Pizza, Food Lion, ACE Hardware, etc. all in Littleton, NC
• 5 miles from Interstate 85 providing easy access to nearby cities and towns
• Close access to the Tobacco Heritage Trail and Liberty Hill Hiking Trail

We prefer rentals to be from Friday-Friday.
*Additional holiday booking fees may apply.

Getting married, or know someone who is? Please ask us for more information about hosting a wedding at our home. We've had five weddings and one engagement take place on our property, and we love the idea of sharing our home for these special life moments. We'd also be happy to refer you to a rental company for all your wedding needs. Pictures are available upon request.

Property manager

Gail Cox or Jennifer Thomas

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

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View from the back deck toward the lake.

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Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children should be supervised at all times.

Events

Events allowed

Special event fee may be applied

Pets

Pets allowed

Must be house-broken & treated for fleas

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Outside only please.

The guest needs to send a guest list including a proper government ID 24 hrs after the booking

If using the property for a special event, the guest must notify us within 24 hours of booking. Special Event fees apply.

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 are allowed on site

Note from host: Special event fee may be applied

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bracey

Located in Bracey, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and cycling.

Bracey, VA

What's nearby

Lake Gaston - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Rosemont Vineyards - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
John H. Kerr Reservoir - 33 min drive - 26.6 km
Kerr Lake Country Club - 36 min drive - 44.6 km
Occoneechee State Park - 52 min drive - 52.9 km

Getting around

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

‪Carolina BBQ & Chicken - ‬12 min drive
‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
‪Shady Shack Grill & Flip Flops Bar - ‬6 min drive
‪El Huasteco - ‬12 min drive
‪Huddle House - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy, Lakefront Log Cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy, Lakefront Log Cabin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy, Lakefront Log Cabin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy, Lakefront Log Cabin located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lake Gaston and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Rosemont Vineyards. La Crosse Town Park and La Crosse Caboose Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Carly C.

1 Apr 2025

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

Surprises Around Every Corner

This is the perfect lake property. The log cabin is stunning and the views are lovely. There are so many sitting options and so many places to cast a line. Boat ramp is super close and easily accessible which was wonderful in allowing us to keep our boat tied up in the dock. Upstairs sun deck was a perfect place to sit back, enjoy a beverage and enjoy the view.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kariann M.

27 Feb 2025

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

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeline B.

3 Jan 2025

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

Everything was awesome..very comfortable

My family and I truly enjoyed our stay there..we would love to come back during the summer time..we appreciate you allowing us to make it a home for a couple of days.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francine S.

2 Jan 2025

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

We can't say enough!

This was the equivalent of a close family member giving you the keys to their lake home. It's not a hotel -- you're on your own to maintain cleanliness while you stay there - but you're free to use anything they have on offer. We stayed for six days, cooking huge family dinners, sitting out at the fire bowl, napping in our respective corners, enjoying time on the covered decks and watching the wildlife in and around the lake. The owners were ultra-communicative -- very responsive but not intrusive - before, during, and after our stay. The home is gorgeous; the photos of it and the surrounding property do not do it adequate justice. If you're a home cook, you can make just about anything if you are resourceful. We made lasagna, breakfast casseroles, and even beef Wellington! Wi-fi signal was good and strong, as some of us had to handle some work emergencies and did so with no issues. Indoor heat was not an issue at all, but you have to follow the excellent directions given by the owners. We were very cozy during our stay when nights could be very cold but days could be anything from sunny and warm to rainy, chilly and damp. Plenty of clean and cozy throw blankets to drape on your lap while watching TV or reading a book. We were accompanied by our clean, well-behaved large-breed dogs, and they loved the property as well. These owners are kind, good, and generous folks. It was a privilege to spend our family holiday at their home. The memories will last a lifetime.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

28 Nov 2024

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa/Owen M.

16 Oct 2024

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

Quirky but nice

House was beautiful and obviously well loved. Some bedroom doors wouldn't close becuase the handles were broken but easily worked around. The only thing i am not a fan of was originally we were told that laundry would be a $50 fee if we didnt have time to complete it and understandable price for convenience and then right before check in it said in the check out instructions that the luandry fees would be $150 so we brought our own sheets to avoid a fee. I would almost rather have them not supply the sheets at all at that point. Great house good host but luandry fee is ridiculous bring your own sheets

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison P.

16 Sept 2024

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

Beautiful view

Nice house, beautiful views of the lake

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly O.

27 Aug 2024

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

Lake house

Wonderful location

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

17 Aug 2024

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

Another great stay at Hobo Haven

We've rented here several times. We love it! We had a wonderful vacation once again. As we've stated before, it's a little bit of a country feel but on the lake. Fishing was awesome! Grandkids had a blast swimming and fishing! Just wish we could have stayed longer. We'll be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Amy B.

28 July 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends vacation

Nice quiet neighborhood. Great cove spot on the lake caught plenty of fish off the dock. Paddle boards and kayak were nice to use. House was ok very big and spacious plenty of areas to hangout and play games or just sit and chill. Fire pit area is new and very nice. When we first arrived we had to sweep and remove cobwebs from windows. Back yard is under construction so I would say not good for kids or older people until it is fixed. Everyone slipped down the hill of rocks at some point in our stay. 3rd floor front bedroom bed was noisy and not comfortable for me and the Window ac units could use a cleaning also.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

20 June 2024

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

Family Summer Vacation

House was perfect for our size family! Adults on top floor, kids on second floor, living space and kitchen on 1st floor! Was very easy to spread out while inside which was not very often. The 3 lots the house sits on gave the 4 boys plenty of room to fish and the largest bass over 4 lbs. was caught right there off the stone wall. Lots of swim toys and jumping off the top of the boat house was a hit. Owners explained the construction that was going on since there had been so much rain in the area and were super cool to accommodate by allowing the use of the boat lifts! Great time! Great weather! Overall an awesome vacation!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 June 2024

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It was a wonderful family honeymoon!

We got married and wanted to celebrate with the grown kids and grands and it was the perfect place for that! We had a great time and the house made it easy for everyone to either be together or have some quiet time on their own. The dock and lake were wonderful! It was wonderful!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd R.

2 Apr 2024

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LOG CABIN AT THE LAKE

HAD A GREAT TIME. THE HOUSE WAS AWESOME. PERFECT LOCATION. CANT WAIT TO STAY AGAIN!!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia R.

29 Dec 2023

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

Beautiful Christmas get-away with family

This beautiful log cabin home on Lake Gaston was the perfect place for our family to gather for Christmas. Such warmth and character. The kitchen had everything we needed for some delicious cooking over the course of several days. We brought our own Christmas tree, along with some simple Christmas decorations, that really made it feel like home! The weather was warm enough for us to be able to be outside and gather with a fire every night. We fished for some catfish off the dock, and got a massive big blue catfish on Christmas morning! We will book again in the summer months when we can access the lake with a boat and kayaks!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Teresa C.

28 Nov 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving at the Lake

The location was beautiful. The first day was spent in clearing away the cob webs inside and outside the home. Upon walking in we walked through several spider webs. We then had to make up the beds, (I had to wash one bed spread that was dirty before sleeping underneath it) sweeping the floors and turning on the heat. It looked as if no one had been there in a long time. The house was freezing cold. There were not enough blankets. The bathroom on the main floor only dispensed hot water so we had to keep bottled water for brushing our teeth and washing hands. At the end of the stay, we had to wash, dry, fold and put away all of the linens. It took 5 hours because it was a lot of laundry and we wanted to do a good job. We had to take the trash to the shell station down the road. It was a beautiful location but a lot of work for a getaway. You have to really like spiders.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte M.

12 Nov 2023

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Relaxing cabin

We just got home from our weekend visit. It was a short trip and wish we could have stayed longer. The house and property are very nice and just as described. Enjoyed spending our afternoon sitting by the fire watching our grandchildren fish. Everything you need and very beautiful and quiet location.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronica S.

29 Aug 2023

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Love Love Hobo Haven

Our family absolutely loves this house for so many reasons. The property is pet friendly, and almost completely fenced in which is a huge plus. We comfortably had 6 couples in the bedrooms, and 4 teens on the middle floor - there are bunk beds there and plenty of room to set up two air mattresses for them to spread out and have their space. We enjoyed eating out on the screened in porch when the occasional rainstorm would crop up, but primarily we were on the dock all day! The water is nice and deep, so jumping off either of the docks was fun and safe. Everyone really enjoyed using the paddle boards and kayak, and floating on the giant mat was very relaxing. Even though we had a few issues upon check in, the owners are ALWAYS responsive and make it right to the best of their ability - we so appreciated their care. I do love that there is everything you need for your stay. There are trash bags, hand soap, dish washing soap, etc., and all the necessary kitchen items available. I always pack these things when I travel, but this home is well stocked. The only recommendation I would make is to get a new mattress for the sleeper sofa, as the one that is on there is not able to be slept on. No doubt we will be coming back for a 3rd visit next summer as this place just has it all. Thank you all so much for another awesome family vacation!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Mandy M.

22 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Group of 3 families vacation

Overall the property was great, our group of 7 kids, and 8 adults had a great time. We loved the 2 paddle boards, canoe, and the kayak. They also had a large variety of life jackets and pool toys to play in the lake with. We spent our whole stay swimming and fishing. Note that there is no central air conditioning, however, it was 95 degrees and humid outside and the window units in the house were more than sufficient to cool the house, even in those temperatures. They were renovating the deck above the screen room during our stay so we did have a couple of contractors at the house one day but they did not interfere with our vacation and we were informed by the property manager before they arrived. We only gave 3 stars for cleanliness due to the 3rd floor bathroom needing some attention however I believe this was just an oversight because they rest of the house was clean and comfortable. Watch out for snakes (not a huge issue as you are outside in their environment we just were not expecting to find 2 copperheads after dark while we were night fishing). The only thing we were missing in the kitchen was a toaster. We had dogs with us and enjoyed the yard being mostly fenced as this made it much easier to keep the dogs contained and the double lot was great as we had plenty of outdoor space. We all much enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay in this beautiful rustic log home again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin D., Adams County, Pennsylvania

15 July 2023

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

We’ll Be Back!

We all enjoyed our stay and wish we could live there year round. What an amazing vacation for a family with teenagers and kids in college. There was plenty of room to sprawl out and so many great books for family time! It really is a neat home full of character. The cove is quiet and safe and full of fun! My favorite morning routine was to paddle board and kayak to visit the herons before the rest of the house woke up to play! Owners were kind with any questions and seemed great! We will definitely be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

26 June 2023

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Second time renters

We love this place! It's perfect for our family! And pet friendly too! Near our favorite fishing spots! Caught quite a few crappie off the dock too. We spent most of our time on the dock, fishing , swimming and relaxing when we were not out on our boat fishing! Our grandkids love it! One of our favorite places to stay! It's a little piece of country but on the lake! The screened in room off the cabin was a perfect place to hang out on a rainy day when we couldn't get down to the dock.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

mandi b.

20 June 2023

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

Best Week at the Lake!

This place is amazing. The pictures don't do the view and outdoor space justice!! This was hands down the best place we've stayed at the lake thus far. The location was perfect because it was off of the main lake (high traffic/wake) but didn't make you feel like you were in a teeny tiny cove either. We rented jet skis for our kids and felt so at ease letting them ride in the area due to its location (also good/safe for tubing). The neighborhood is quiet and relaxing. The lot/yard was perfect for having our dog with us. We never felt right on top of the neighbors/other dogs and the lot is mostly all fenced in! The window AC units cooled the house down just fine (we were nervous about this), but we were rarely inside :) If bringing or renting a boat (we did both) there is an extremely convenient location to put in the water and get gas at Holly Grove Marina. Just know there is a bridge you must go through that is very narrow! (Yes a pontoon will fit!) We were so very sad to go and we will be coming back again <3

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

William O., Higganum CT

4 June 2023

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

An exceptional, spacious log house on the water

This was our second time staying at this place for a multi-generational family gathering in the spring. The house has plenty of room to spread out and so many options for enjoying the outdoors on the lake: porches, patios, balconies, swings and a screened-in porch, not to mention the front and back lawns, the dock and second story deck which was recently rebuilt. You can fish right from the bank – our son caught two fish, to the delight of our granddaughter! It’s a very quiet neighborhood that’s great for taking a walk, too. The kitchen and dining area are nice and big with everything you need to cook meals. We brought our own linens this time because we learned the previous year that the laundry machines take a long time to go through their cycles. We ended up only having to do one load of wash (a few towels etc.) which made our departure much easier. If you like rustic log homes, you’re going to love this one!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John R.

29 May 2023

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Beautiful House and Property

Pictures and deception do not do this listing Justice. 10/10 will come again

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles R.

27 Apr 2023

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Pictures don’t do it justice

Great property. Easy check-in/checkout. Hosts were very responsive. No issues at all. Only thing to note is while the house has a lot of character and meets the pictures, the outside space is to die for. Multiple seating areas including an unpictured firepit over looking the lake. Amazing 270 degree of the lake. Dock area was amazing. Our group had a great time and heartily recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

30 Dec 2022

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Wonderful log cabin on the lake

Beautiful lake front property with a large yard and easy access to the lake. The owner did a wonderful job decorating for Christmas including a beautiful tree. It was a great Christmas weekend. Our only issue was the cold weather, 10 degrees in the mornings. You can't stop nature. The house was cold inside in the main living areas. We still had a great time.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Gail Cox or Jennifer Thomas

I'm new to VRBO, but I'm excited for the opportunity to share the home that brings my family and me so much joy with you! I'm from Richmond, Virginia where I still live today. I have two adult daughters and am currently fostering a 5 year old child, which keeps me very busy!

Why they chose this property

This home was built by my father who was in construction. My ex-husband and I, as well as other family members, also helped in building the home. My daughter also just had her wedding at our home, which was very special and fun for all of us. For these reasons, the home has a very special place in my heart. It's been a place where my family and I have made many happy memories, and where we'll continue to in years to come. It's a very relaxing retreat from my busy life, and I hope it will be for you as well.

What makes this property unique

What I love most about this home, aside from the sentimental aspects of it, is the unique log cabin style. It's not every day that you see a true log cabin, but this is it. I love the way the sun glistens off the wood and tin roof on a bright day. I love the vaulted, wood beam ceilings. I love the decks surrounding the house providing panoramic views of the water. I love the brick walkways that contribute to the rustic feel of the home. There's nothing that I enjoy more than sitting on the porch swing, drinking a cup of hot tea while looking out onto the peaceful lake.

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

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2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

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