Last night around 10pm we finally arrived in Charlotte NC after driving through terrible weather on and off from Pennsylvania to Virginia.

This photo was taken in Virginia after we drove out if the storm cloud. So now I've found breakfast at Bob Evans (yum yum yum) and free wifi to give an update.

So from Niagara to NC we drove down using 77 hwy and what I found really interesting was that as you entered each state there was shortly after a state funded welcome centre.

We stopped at each one for a stretch and a look around. The welcome centre I was really impressed by because they all offered free wifi, lots of maps brochures and staff to assist with any questions.

The bathrooms had marble counter tops and were super clean! I mean wow! Unbelievable customer service. All the state welcome centres had picnic tables, some had look out points, and plenty of parking.

One thing I've noticed so far is all of the tailgaters while driving! Damn last night I was driving white knuckled and couldn't wait to get to our first rest stop.

We reached our host family's home we found on AirBnB and they were amazing! He stayed up late to make sure we arrived safely. So cool to her the accents now. Trees have leaves here!!! And no snow whoo Hoo!

Today we hit up Metalmorphosis (so excited and will post pictures) and continue our drive south to Savannah Georgia for Forsyth Park, Tybee Beach, The Waterfront and more so stayed tuned!

I'm pumped full of strong coffee and ready to go!

Oh and I just have to say one thing because wow the hospitality we received at the Bob Evans 16706 Northcross Drive in Charlotte NC was unbelievable! Insanely friendly. I will definitely come back here again.

We received a super warm welcome from several of the staff and although they were busy they really took the time to make you feel like a part of their family! I never had service like this before. I wanna steal them all and take them to Toronto to teach and spread the words of kindness to my city. Much appreciated and it was cool because out of all the places in the USA we had fellow Torontonians sitting next to us.

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"The house was cute and the yard was huge! We had a great time visiting with our kids. We used the kayaks on the lake and had a wonderful time. The house was clean, well stocked, and perfect for our visit."

"This was a wonderful place. We enjoyed being on the lake and the deck was great. It is great place to stay if you are the area."

"Great property, we all had a blast. Beautiful view."

"FANTASTIC! Our 4th year at this house and have already reserved for 2025!"

"The property was amazing. Very comfortable and felt like home. My husband loved the fishing..and we caught a few fish!!! A great time was had. We made some wonderful memories. The home was very clean, smelled nice. I loved it. Mr. Jimmy was a wonderful host and great communication. Would definitely come again "

"Upon arriving we immediately noticed how clean and fresh the property was and smelled! Every detail was attended to, down to kitchenware for children and dog bowls. We did not bring our pets with us but if we had all of their needs would have been met. We did travel with our 2 year old toddler and the property was easy for him to navigate without fear of hurting himself. The neighborhood was extremely quiet and well maintained. The property was easy to find and located close to a Grocery store...

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"Relaxing getaway for my family to hang out for Christmas. Thanks for the house, view, and amenities."

"We had a wonderful time at Lake Gaston for the Labor Day weekend. It was great having the boat dock and the house was wonderful.!"

"Great location enjoyed our stay."

"Property was great! Our family and friends enjoyed the kayaks, fishing and relaxing on the dock. House was spacious and clean. "

"Our family vacations at Lake Gaston every summer. The Cranberry Retreat was perfect for us. This year was extra special as our daughter got engaged on the property at sunrise. Dave was very communicative and made sure that all our needs were met and questions were answered. I highly recommend this property."

"nice place, well stocked, accurate description of property good location for boat fishing"

"Property was awesome. Clean and spacious. Had unique feature of separate area - was great for adults to hang out while kids sleeping. Views are beautiful. "

Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player

"House & location were great. We had a very nice vacation. "

"Great 4 day stay at the lake, beautiful weather, flat water, and we had the whole lake to ourselves. House was great with plenty of room, fire pit, boat dock for the pontoon we rented, and kayaks. "

"Had a good time"

"Went to the Perch for a girls weekend. Place was spotless and very comfortable. Outside areas were amazing. We enjoyed it all!"

"The home was clean and inviting with lots to do!! We rented a pontoon and that was also a good experience. The grounds were clean. The view was just spectacular!!"

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"I stayed two nights for my family reunion. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the room was nicely updated and clean. My stay was enjoyable, peaceful, and quiet. I plan to stay again in the future. "

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