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Spectacular 5 Bedroom Lake Gaston Home on Large Sheltered Cove

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From the water in mid-April
View from yard looking at the house
View of dock and boathouse
View from deck towards boathouse
View down to the dock from the paver walkway

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 18418.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Henrico, NC
  • Lake Gaston
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Rosemont Vineyards
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Goat Island
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Roanoke Rapids, NC (RZZ-Halifax County)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Basement Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Blue Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Green Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

1 Double Futon

Orange Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Basement En suite

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Basement Half-bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Mid-level Half Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spectacular 5 Bedroom Lake Gaston Home on Large Sheltered Cove

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR MEMORIAL DAY 2025!

Located on the Dogwood Branch of Pea Hill Creek, this extremely spacious 5 bedroom home sits on a beautiful flat point lot with 400ft of bulkheaded waterfront. This area has some of the clearest water in all of Lake Gaston with a firm sandy bottom. The gently sloping beach lets youngsters play safely at the edge while the 7ft+ depth at the end of the dock lets the more adventurous jump off the roof of the boat house. Bring your own boat (the neighborhood has a private boat ramp within walking distance) and park it on the boat lift. Because it is sheltered, the cove is one of the most popular areas on the lake for wakeboarding, waterskiing and wake surfing. Even if you don't do this yourself, it's fun to watch the pros doing flips and spins. There are anchored buoys to tie up 3 more jet skis. Two kayaks, two standup paddle boards and a small jon boat with electric outboard are also available for your use, along with a number of towable tubes and life jackets for water-based fun.

The airy house has 5 bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half bathrooms, and comfortably sleeps 16. The huge main living room has a two story cathedral ceiling and a wall of windows providing a spectacular view of the lake. The large kitchen has a central island perfect for breakfast and entertaining. There is a dining room that can seat 10-12 people, but you will eat most of your meals outside on the deck soaking in the view. Covered areas on each side of the deck let you enjoy the outdoors even when the weather is not co-operating. The master bedroom is on this main floor with queen sized bed and attached full bathroom.

Three bedrooms are upstairs, all with high cathedral ceilings. One has a queen size bed and one has a queen and two bunk beds. The third has a king sized bed and a day bed with pull out trundle bed. The bedrooms share a full bathroom.

The fifth bedroom is in the fully finished basement and has a queen bed and two bunk beds with attached full bathroom. Most of the spacious basement is equipped as a fantastic game room with pool table, foozball and table tennis and a sitting area with large TV.

Other amenities: High speed Internet with WiFi (even extending down to the dock). Spectrum streaming service with AppleTVs with YouTubeTV, AppleTV+, Amazon Prime, Netflix HBO and other services. Multiple sound systems on the deck and dock use Apple Airplay so you can stream music from your phone.

Are you a fisherman? This area of Pea Hill Creek has some of the best fishing on Lake Gaston. During the spring you can watch the bass bedding all around the waterfront due to the clear water and sandy bottom. A green LED light strip under the dock attracts shad and bluegills and so bass and catfish hang out there too. Watch the bass cruising under the dock and see if you can catch them. Check out pictures of our most recent catches in the Photos section. Yes, 6lb+ bass and 12lb+ catfish can be caught right off the dock!

Planning a Wedding? The relatively flat lot, fantastic water view and privacy of the property make this a great location for small to medium sized weddings. Now, due to the extra wear and tear on the property, we do charge a premium and require a minimum 7 night stay. You get the house for a week for $6,000 in the summer (from Memorial Day to Labor Day), or $5,000 the rest of the year. Plan ahead and rent the house next door to have an entire point for your own private use.

Property manager

Kevin Kendall

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Weddings permitted with moderate surcharge
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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: Weddings permitted with moderate surcharge
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

About the area

Henrico

Located in Henrico, this holiday home is on a lake. Roanoke Canal Museum and Trail and Royal Palace Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rosemont Vineyards and Chockoyotte Country Club.
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Henrico, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Gaston - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Rosemont Vineyards - 28 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Goat Island - 34 min drive - 28.4 km
  • John H. Kerr Reservoir - 60 min drive - 50.9 km
  • Kerr Lake Country Club - 62 min drive - 58.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Watersview Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Pointe at Lake Gaston - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beautiful Lake Gaston - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lake Gaston Coffee Company - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular 5 Bedroom Lake Gaston Home on Large Sheltered Cove pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular 5 Bedroom Lake Gaston Home on Large Sheltered Cove?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular 5 Bedroom Lake Gaston Home on Large Sheltered Cove?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular 5 Bedroom Lake Gaston Home on Large Sheltered Cove located?

This family-friendly Henrico holiday home is located on a lake, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Gaston, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Goat Island and Roanoke Canal Museum and Trail. La Crosse Town Park and La Crosse Caboose Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 42 reviews
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

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

NICE QUIET AND RELAXING

Family Thanksgiving get together. We had plenty of room and entertainment. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Gaston getaway

This property is absolutely beautiful. They have everything you need to make your stay comfortable. Lots of fun to be had on the lake and inside for rainy days.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamel C.

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

Great Stay

Kevin was helpful at all hours with our stay both before the week started and during the week if I had any questions. The property is spacious and beautiful, and has plenty for any type of group. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Spectacular Indeed!

Great location on quiet cove. Outstanding water views. Great dock for tanning, kayaking, fishing or just enjoying the evening. Wonderful sunrise from the porch with your morning coffee. Home is beautiful and has everything you could ask for. Check on docking options before booking.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Mabel R.

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

703 Sem. lake Gaston

Great , but the down stairs Freezer part of The refrigerator had open food, old dead fish and other foods in it. The upstairs refrigerator, we had to clean before putting food in it. The cabinets in most bathrooms had medical supplies that the children could have gotten in, which should have been removed and or locked up. The fishing we hooked some big catfish 40 pd, 35 pd, a lot under 30 pds. Game room outstanding, location outstanding, sleeping and other accommodations outstanding
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sallie T., Richmond, VA

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

Great house and vacation!

Loved the house. 3 generations of 10. Plenty of room. Lots of stuff in kitchen! Plenty of dish towels. Most places do not have enough. Played pool every night. Water temp was ideal in Aug. Kids loved the lilly pad to jump off. Shallow water is great for little ones.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale C.

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

Family vacation 2023

Great house, plenty of room for our adult children and our grand children. Enjoyed swimming and kayaking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family time

Excellent house for families. Plenty of sleep space, games for all the kids, nice dock. We will definitely come here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan M.

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

Highly recommend!

The property is beautiful and well maintained by the owners. The property is more of a home than a rental and there are plenty of amenities for a rainy day or a day spent out on the water. Had perfect communication with the owner. We could not have been happier with our choice and the beautiful home.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

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

Fantastic home

We had a wonderful week minus the AC being broke. Owners were very easy to contact & quick to resolve problem as best they could. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brooks E., Goldsboro, NC

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

Perfect Lake Home!

We have rented a house at Lake Gaston for the last 5 years for a large family vacation. This house was our favorite yet. The home, dock, lot, and location could not be better. The owners were very responsive and easy to work with. The home was stocked with everything you need. Only bring your food, clothes, and toiletries. The lot and location on the lake are ideal. It is quiet and great for kids to swim and kayak. The large dock allowed our group of 10 to comfortably hang out together on the dock all day,; swimming, fishing, paddle boarding, and kayaking. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful family getaway

What a fantastic location and home! We have stayed in many homes on Gaston and this by far, was our favorite! The owner was great to work with and check in was easy. The house was very clean and we really enjoyed having the space to spread out with a fantastic walk out basement with lots of room! The bedroom layout was great for extended families or larger groups. Having a second refrigerator downstairs was a nice touch! The property’s landscaping was truly amazing and a blessing to look out at! The kids loved fishing right off the point and the dock, catching nice sized bass. The property is close enough to the main lake and Goat Island, as well as a gas station, it made going out boating very easy. We can’t wait to stay here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ilana L.

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

Wonderful New Year Getaway

The house was all that we were expected and more. Well equipped (big time), clean, spacious and comfortable. The communication with the owner was pleasant and efficient. We are looking forward to have an opportunity to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rosalind M., Cary NC

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

Thanksgiving gathering

A family of 14 gathering - the house and property were perfect. All of the kids caught fish. The house was well stocked and had beautiful views. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa M.

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

Beautiful Views!

The house and property were perfect for our family. 3 generations ranging from age 57 to 1 and everyone loved it! The kids spent all day out in the lake swimming. Great sloping sand in the water. The lake views are wonderful! House is situated right on a corner, so the yard is large and has a large water front. Nice open area of the lake which was great for the jet skis, kayaks and paddle boards!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

chris j.

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

Perfect Stay

Our family has visited Lake Gaston every year for the past 26 years, and this might be the best house we've stayed at. Owners were very easy to communicate with and left thorough, detailed instructions on every aspect of the house, as well as the check-in / check-out process. House had everything we could have possibly needed. Perfect stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

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

Fabulous!!

I’ve been vacationing at Lake Gaston since 1974 and have never stayed at a more perfect property. From location to waterfront to the beautiful house, it was the best vacation ever.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

APRIL A.

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

Awesome Experience

I have been renting beach and lakefront properties for over 20 years and this one by far leads the pack!

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

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

AWESOME!!

The house is amazing, the dock is amazing and the lake is even more amazing. We had monster Bass swimming by the dock daily. We caught Largemouth, White Perch, White Crappie, Catfish and Bluegill right from the dock. The owners are down-to-earth folk who are easy to communicate with and left a detailed PDF with all questions answered. Check-in and check-out could not have been easier. (Although check-out was sad, cuz we wanted to stay!) If you like nature and a relaxing yet fun-filled vacation, this is the spot. Your only regret, will be not booking this place. We will totally return. We usually book two houses during the year, every year, and usually never hit the same place twice, to keep things fresh, but this house will be the exception. Memories for a lifetime! Thanks
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ron W.

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

Holiday Stay

Beautiful, well appointed house that offered beautiful lake views. Very nice kitchen with luxury stainless appliances. Game room was also very nice. Loved the pool table. The owner was very accommodating and went the “extra mile” in providing home and area information, including answering questions to help make our stay more enjoyable. Our family had a great time and would like to stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melinda I., York Pennsylvania

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

Lake Gaston Family Place

Super home on the quiet Indian Rock inlet of Lake Gaston. Lots of family space and amenities right on the water!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

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

Paradise

I would like to rent here next year. The kitchen is fully stocked. Many water activities are provided.

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

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

Great Time

This was the perfect social distance vacation with family. Great hosts, great location, just a great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Week dreams are made of.

This is the second year we have stayed at Kevin's house. And we will choose it again. It is a perfect location, perfect house, and perfect owner. We have used VRBO for years and this is our favorite. Such a memory making place. This year with all that is happening in the world, it was nice to feel close to normal for a week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by Kevin Kendall

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We are a professional couple based out of Cary, NC that own a small software business. We first started coming to the lake when one of our parents bought a small place on the main lake. We would often come back into this cove to find quiet water to wakeboard with our two kids. We'd always admired this house and one day found it for sale. A quick look around at other properties for sale confirmed our feelings that this one was special and so we bought it in 2007. We've started renting it only since 2016 since our kids are away at University (Georgia Tech and UNC Chapel Hill) and don't get home as much as they would like. We typically only rent it for a few weeks each year, mostly corresponding to family vacations or work commitments. While the rental money certainly helps us to upgrade our own traveling experience, we also enjoy sharing the experience of living at what we believe is one of the nicest locations on the lake.

Why they chose this property

We used to come wake boarding in this cove whenever we needed some quiet water. The cove is sheltered and has some of the clearest water on the lake with a nice sandy bottom that we would stand on sometimes. We'd always admired the house and its location and one day we were passing by and saw a for sale sign. After quickly checking another 20 places for sale on the lake to make sure this really was the one, we went ahead and bought it. One of the best decisions we ever made!

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