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Encounters at Lake Gaston - New

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A small, single-story house with a porch, a staircase, and a front door. - Encounters at Lake Gaston - New (Bracey)
A bed with a white headboard, multiple pillows, and a brown quilt. - Encounters at Lake Gaston - New (Bracey)
A golf course with sand bunkers, a winding path, and dense trees. - Encounters at Lake Gaston - New (Bracey)
A corner with a grey wall, a white-framed stained glass window depicting birds, and a carpeted staircase. - Encounters at Lake Gaston - New (Bracey)
A dark green door with a glass panel, a welcome mat, and a wreath on the door. - Encounters at Lake Gaston - New (Bracey)
Directly on the Virginia side of Lake Gaston, this charming Victorian House invites you to unwind. Relax on the spacious front porch or stroll down to a flat dock perfect for fishing, sunning and swimming. Explore nearby attractions like Rosemont Winery or Shady Shack with karaoke.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Encounters at Lake Gaston - New

  • Enjoy a relaxing stay in this 1 bed, 1 bath Victorian House directly on the Virginia side of Lake Gaston. Relax on the spacious front porch or walk down to flat dock for fishing, sunning and swimming. There is also a community area for some swimming, picnicking right across the street. If you’re looking to get out of the house, check out Rosemont Winery for a tasting or Shady Shack for karaoke.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Bracey is home to this vacation home. South Hill Model Train Museum and Colonial Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rosemont Vineyards and South Hill Country Club. Visit our Bracey travel guide
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Bracey, VA

What's nearby

  • A calm lake at sunrise with a wooden dock and a fence.
    Lake Gaston
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A large dam spanning a river, surrounded by dense forests and multiple islands.
    Kerr Lake Country Club
    39 min drive - 57.6 km
  • A waterfall, sandy beach, and a red building.
    Meherrin River Park
    52 min drive - 79.0 km
  • A calm lake with gentle ripples, surrounded by dense trees and a distant shoreline.
    Occoneechee State Park
    57 min drive - 75.5 km
  • Halifax State Historic Site
    59 min drive - 84.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Simmons Travel Center
    15 min drive
  • Fofa Pizza
    14 min drive
  • Shady Shack Grill & Flip Flops Bar
    6 min drive
  • Huddle House
    15 min drive
  • Subway
    14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Encounters at Lake Gaston - New pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Encounters at Lake Gaston - New?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Encounters at Lake Gaston - New?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Encounters at Lake Gaston - New located?

Situated in Bracey, this vacation home is steps from Lake Gaston and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Rosemont Vineyards. La Crosse Town Park and La Crosse Caboose Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Encounters at Lake Gaston - New Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 5 reviews

8.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

dan r.

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

Perfect Wedding Weekend

My fiance, now wife, stayed at Encounters at Lake Gaston for our wedding weekend. The place was perfect and allowed us to have a little escape from family and friends. We had rented both houses on this property and had family stay in the other house. The setup was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex P.

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

Very relaxing stay

The house was clean ,and well stocked with the usual items needed.nice porch to sit on,and a swing.parking is a bit tight,but manageable there is a beautiful dock,at the end of the property to fish from,we wete not sure,if we could use the canoes,paddle boards etc,as it was not described in listing,which was a little disappointing, so we didnt use them,otherwise it was very relaxing.make sure to shop before you arrive
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike C.

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

Beautiful little cottage

Ac unit went out but got fixed next day. Front door need glaze can be seen thru. Property was very nice parking was tight but doable. Very nice little set up on the water doc was easily accessible
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ernest A.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Horrible stay

No heat in winter and no help getting either unit to function i had to dispute the charge because host didnt give the promised refund. I was in the unit 20 minutes total. She is a horrible host
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024