Moderate Awesome Cute Affordable Waterfront Lakehouse Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Moderate Awesome Cute Affordable Waterfront Lakehouse pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

Q: Where is Moderate Awesome Cute Affordable Waterfront Lakehouse located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Lake Gaston and 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Rosemont Vineyards. Goat Island and La Crosse Town Park are also within 20 mi (32 km).

4/10 Poor

SYLVIA W.

28 June 2025

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Poor vacation place

No commication had no WiFi or tv all week a lot of broken boards going to the boat house it could be made a beautiful place never responded afther Tuesday I guess since he put it for sale the heal with the enters

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Vanna R.

21 August 2015

Vacation with the grandkids

The house was good, we enjoyed the kayaks, the master bed was a little hard, we couldn't make the TV do anything but play the game. I really enjoyed the screen porch, and the lake view.

6/10 Okay

Taylor C.

7 July 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Pics are misleading, host responsive to issues

We weren’t expecting luxury.. we booked our trip for an holiday weekend at the last minute, and we were looking for a place we could bring our dogs along. So it surely fulfilled our “needs”. However, The home was not clean and not as maintained as the pictures appear. Definitely outdated pictures from the home’s current condition. The side deck and path to boathouse are falling apart and would move even with our 30lb 2 year old walking on it. When we arrived the AC was not working and the house was 80 degrees our first night stay. The host was responsive to that issue and sent someone out to fix it while we were there. It wasn’t until we were packing up to end our stay that the AC finally caught up. Felt a little more like camping than we hoped. We were glad to have local family nearby so we didn’t have to cook or use the grill that appears it hasn’t been used in years sitting on the falling apart deck. Perks… the neighbors were super friendly and actually allowed us to use the private boat ramp to put our boats in the water. Overall… time on the lake with family is what we were after and we got that. This lot has great potential in desperate need of some TLC !!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Mandy F.

25 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

It Is What It Is

Rented this lakefront property from July 1 - July 5. Good: owner rented for less than a week at a reasonable price / Lake view / dock / kayaks & canoe / relatively flat lot / plenty of parking / propane in bottle for grill. Bad: front porch handrails rotted and loose / mouse droppings on counter, in cabinets, and on top of two beds / not very clean inside / outside grill / side deck not usable (rotted and mildewed) / wood walkway to lake had screws sticking out (pointed end) / ladder on dock needs blocking to make it easier to use / air duct in kitchen sticks up and will catch your foot / owner did not respond to text about mouse droppings. Overall - we have owned 2 lake properties so we understand bug issues when you aren't there full time. We are even understanding of rodent issues but have someone look after your property if you aren't there to check on it, especially if it hasn't been rented in a while and guests will be arriving. The place needs some serious "love". And the dock ladder needs a block put behind it where it hinges. It is a full-on core workout to get out of the water because it pushes inward creating the wrong angle.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Kevin W.

10 August 2022

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

It met our needs

For the price, it met our needs. Interaction with the owner was good and the amenities were great. However, the place is in need of major updating and also regular maintenance. While I was there, I picked up lots of sticks throughout the property (that we also used for a bon fire one night), changed lightbulbs and tried to treat the place as if it were mine. There were some lights that just did not work. Not sure if there are electrical issues, or what (which also concerned me from a safety perspective). There are two bathrooms, one for the main bedroom and a shared bathroom. Both are in need of major updating and maintenance. The kids used the shared bathroom and the sliding door is a safety issue as it fell on one of them. Many things were labeled throughout the property to remind folks of the quantity of utensils, to put the knives back clean and dry or face a fee, etc. I get it, they want people to respect their property. We always do that anyway, but I'm sure others don't. Here's a run down of the pros and cons: Pros Had everything we needed Awesome boathouse Access to kayaks and canoes Grill, fire pit Screen porch Great location on a private cul-de-sac Friendly neighbors Check out time was good (11 AM) Cons Reminded me of my grandma's house Smelled weird (the smell came home with us... we had to wash our clothes multiple times) Beds were old and very uncomfortable Floors were spongy throughout the house Lots of bugs inside (millipedes, centipedes, etc.) Needs major updating Was dirty looking inside and outside (decks could use a power washing) Outdated furniture and not very clean Layout is odd Porch light/fan needs fixed Overall, it met our needs for the week and we had a good time.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Becky M.

22 June 2025

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

Nice location

The water access to the main lake was great. Nice dock area to tiie your boat up and plenty of room to move your boat around. Very nice place for a last minute get away trip with fury friends. Water is very clean around the dick.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy F.

29 August 2021

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

Nice place to stay.

This is a nice place to stay. It isn't luxury, but it has all the comforts of home for a reasonable rate.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

22 August 2021

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

Great house, great views, perfect getaway!

Read some reviews that made us wonder what we might be in for, but so glad we rented anyway. Ok let's start with the only bad at all. Yes the bunk beds are only good for kids, but they are bunk beds what would you expect. Yes we did see a couple ants once or twice, but let's be real its a lake house.. what would you expect... Home is well furnished, kitchen is extremely well prepared. The backyard is absolutely amazing. Huge firepit with picnic table on the water, good size dock for enjoying the lake, swimming, fishing, making use of the canoe/kayaks, or just watching the sun come up while enjoying coffee. We will without a doubt be returning!! Do yourself a favor and check this one out.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Cynthia S.

8 August 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Family trip

The location fit us perfectly. Outside amenities were great. Inside was not clean. Most beds were comfortable. Plenty of room to spread out.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Corey D.

18 July 2021

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

Moderate awesome is true.

Dock area is great, plenary of dock space and room for boat. House worked ok but is outdated. The bunk room is kid sized. Not for the all adults we brought. Overall a good stay house just needs some basic maintenance

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Susan S.

15 July 2021

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

Thanks

It was all fine except the lighting in the kitchen. It was very dimly lit and then one of the kitchen lights flickered and even went out so it was even darker in there.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Sara P.

6 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful weekend

Had a great stay at this property. Definitely would go back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

28 June 2021

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

Great time at lake gaston

We enjoyed our stay very much. The property is much larger than the photos show, we had plenty of room and everything we need. We enjoyed getting to know the neighbors as well and spent most of our time on the dock and that the fire pit.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leann L.

24 May 2021

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

Lakeside fun

Enjoyed our stay at the lakeside house. The location was perfect and the size of the house was great, nice and spacious. It’s close to my family so they came up to visit. The house could use a couple of updates but that still doesn’t change the fact we had a great time

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert S., Virginia beach

30 August 2019

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

Great destination

Fantastic lake house retreat. Everything in the listing is accurate and in good condition. The property owner was great and promptly answered any questions. Overall my family had a great stay and I would recommend this destination to anyone.

10/10 Excellent

Michael C., Winston-Salem

13 August 2018

Was nice place! We enjoyed it!

It was a great place and we enjoyed our visit!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Michael V.

15 August 2017

Nice house with good amenities, quiet location with good access to the lake.

Overall, the house was nice. There was plenty of space. Several tables, including one on the screened-in back porch, made it easy to manage meals and other activities. Most of our time was spent on the dock, which had plenty of space for numerous activities. We used the available kayaks and canoe to go boating, along with an inflatable boat we brought. Plenty of time was spent swimming and floating on tubes and rafts in the easily accessed and just-right depth of water off the dock. Fishing was one of the main activities and several good-sized catfish were caught, along with many perch, sunfish and even one turtle! There was a good supply of dishes and utensils, as well as quite a few spices and other condiments. For anything we needed, there was a grocery store less than 5 minutes away. All the necessary appliances were there and functioning well. The central air worked great and it was hot outside, so that was a blessing. Lots of ceiling fans circulated the cool air well. I even got some time in on the treadmill to stay on my exercise program. A very functional, nice place. If I have any complaint, or negative comment, it would be regarding the bed situation. There is a master bedroom with a double bed, sliding-door access to the back porch and a full bath. That's great, but the bed is sunken in the middle, causing both occupants to roll to the low spot and be crammed together. The bunk beds in the other two bedrooms are obviously intended for children, so if you have more adults than a couple in the master bedroom, they're stuck with one the bunks. Maybe not so bad, except the bunks have very thin mattresses with no box springs and they rest on unforgiving metal cross-bars that make for a rather uncomfortable night trying to sleep without being in pain. I'm a side-sleeper and after a few hours I woke up with my hips in agony from those bars. Like I said, the bunks are obviously meant for children who can probably tolerate them better. But when you advertise a house that sleeps 8, you need to consider that there may be more than 2 adults. Otherwise, a great stay and we had a really good time.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christian C.

6 July 2017

Awesome get away

Fun place to stay with a nice house and dock on the water. I had no complaints at all it was a good time and will look into booking this house again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sabrina G.

15 September 2016

Had a nice time.

Almost everything was great. Nice place to hang out. House and dock are back in a cove, so we weren't bothered by the busy boat traffic. Only problem we had was with the bunk beds. Very squeaky and the ceiling fan is VERY close to the ladder. Otherwise perfect stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Allison D.

5 September 2016

Bug problems

The home is very dark and musty. We were grossed out when we began seeing cockroaches. The kitchen was infested with them and we had to cut our vacation short. Besides being totally disappointed my whole family was inconvenienced. I do not recommend this property.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Alan C.

31 August 2016

Nice enclosed swimming area for little kids

nice home.....however, i noticed two roaches....one near the stove....one inside the dishwasher.... Draws could be labeled to make finding easier enjoyed the netflix,,,but no radio reception

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elliot H.

8 August 2016

Great price for a wonderful home with many amenities

Would highly recommend. We had a large group here to spend a few days at the lake and catch up with old friends. We were very happy with the house and the amenities provided. Everything worked well and the kayaks, dock, and grill all added to the experience. Thanks Tin!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Karla M., Virginia Beach, Virginia

4 May 2016

Great Lake House.

The property is great. The location on the lake is perfect. It's accessibility is great to go any where on the lake. The house was very clean and kept up very well. great house and large dock. He even let us extend our stay. Great house. We will be back again. Thank you again.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

2 May 2016

Good choice

This house was a perfect match for us. We were there for a relaxing anniversary weekend get a way. The house is close to restaurants, grocery and even though you are on a cove with many others, we were amazed how quiet it was while sitting on the swing at the dock. The porch (sunroom) was a great way to relaxe inside and view the lake. The owners were quick to respond to our inquiry and the refund of the deposit was quick also. All around a very good choice. We will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

sheila m.

1 December 2015

FAMBAM stay-cation

Overall, we had a wonderful time especially outdoors. The kayaks weren't big enough for adults heavier than 195 lbs so that eliminated everyone except me. We are a Polynesian sized family so we used the canoe that worked perfectly for us. We also took advantage of the half done fire pit and made our cozy fire to roast marshmallows and eat smores. The inside of the house is what most described in other reviews. The beds are definitely not comfortable and the master bed is hard as rock. The wood flooring is loose in certain areas, but the kitchen was workable. It had a lot of kitchen ware that we used throughout our stay. Also, I wish the ammenities stated to bring blankets and towels. Fortunately we broughy towels but we only brought two blankets for 6 people. The best part of the vacation rental is the lake view & the water recreation.

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