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HUGE cove, DEEP water, KAYAKS, SUPs, fire pit & game room

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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Smart TV, fireplace, video games, table tennis
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Nestled on Lake Gaston, this charming lakefront home offers a serene getaway with panoramic views and plenty of outdoor activities. Enjoy the large screened-in porch for dining and lounging, or take a nap in the hammock while still close to the water. The well-stocked kitchen has everything you need for great meals or snacks, while multiple living spaces provide ample room for relaxation.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16274 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

HUGE cove, DEEP water, KAYAKS, SUPs, fire pit & game room

** Summer months have a Friday Check-in/Check-out **

Your vacation begins the moment you walk in the front door and take in the gorgeous, panoramic view of Lake Gaston! The airy 2 story family and kitchen area features a wall of windows and glass doors that let in the light while still leaving the home feeling comfortable and inviting.

Prefer the outside air? Step out onto the large screened in porch furnished for both dining and lounging. Enjoy a bug free nap on the hammock while still close enough to the water to share in the lake front fun.

In the kitchen you will find everything you need to create great meals or quick snacks for the dock. We pride ourselves on having an extremely well-stocked kitchen. You won't run out of silverware, glasses or lack that perfect food prep tool!

Located on the main level, the master king bedroom has en-suite bath, HD TV, lake front view and sliding doors onto a private deck. Also on the main floor is another bedroom with a queen size bed situated just next to a full bathroom.

With a large group of family or friends you'll enjoy having the option of indoor play in the heated and cooled garage game room OR in the 2nd living space located on the lower level. The game room comes complete with ping-pong, air hockey and sitting areas. The lower living area has full seating, a board game table and a large HD TV. The lower living area also has double sliding glass doors with easy access to the dock, yard or just for enjoying the evening sunsets across the water.

The lower level continues to provide lots of extra space for those family and friends! There are 3 bedrooms and one full bath on this floor. You'll find a bedroom with a king sized bed, HD TV and sliding patio doors to the beautiful lake view, another huge bedroom with a queen bed, double bed and daybed/trundle which also has patio doors to that same exceptional lake view. Also there is a 3rd bedroom with a queen/twin bunk-bed set and a twin/twin bunk-bed set.

But really, who are we kidding? You have plenty of time to explore the indoors after you run out to the dock and get your feet in the water! You will love the option of sitting either in the sun or in the shade while still being right in the middle of all the water activities! Furnished with patio loungers, a porch swing, hammock chairs and a table/chair set, you'll find the dock perfect for everyone's water front expectations. Need some exercise? Grab the kayak or the paddle board and take them for a spin. With 7 feet of water depth, a cannonball contest might be in order!

Our home comes complete with bed linens as well as bathing and kitchen towels. Our neighborhood is large, quiet and safe with numerous paved roads so bring your bikes and feel free to tour around. You will also find a neighborhood park and pavilion at the entrance of our neighborhood with a playground for the kids to enjoy.

At this time we do not provide a boat lift for rental use; however, we do have mooring whips (with instructions) for safe/secure boat or jet ski docking. These ties are easy to use and keep your vessel a safe distance from the dock even during storms and/or high wake time periods. The closest ramp is located at Morningstar Marina, just a few miles drive from the house. Our cove is the first large cove on the same side as the marina when you head west out of the marina area.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,950 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please leave linens on all used beds but pull back covers to show it was used.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

QUIET HOURS: 10pm - 6am
CHECK-IN: No early arrivals without prior approval from the owners. We need time to prepare our home for your stay.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Pack-n-play and high chair provided.

Events

No events allowed
No parties/gatherings, or additional house guests.

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
Note from host: No parties/gatherings, or additional house guests.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Littleton, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Gaston - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • McGregor Hall - 47 min drive - 56.6 km
  • Kerr Lake Country Club - 47 min drive - 53.0 km
  • John H. Kerr Reservoir - 49 min drive - 47.7 km
  • VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital - 52 min drive - 73.8 km

Getting around

  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪WATERSVIEW - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Lake Gaston Pizza - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Lake Gaston Coffee Company - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Shady Shack Grill & Flip Flops Bar - ‬31 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is HUGE cove, DEEP water, KAYAKS, SUPs, fire pit & game room pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at HUGE cove, DEEP water, KAYAKS, SUPs, fire pit & game room?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at HUGE cove, DEEP water, KAYAKS, SUPs, fire pit & game room?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is HUGE cove, DEEP water, KAYAKS, SUPs, fire pit & game room located?

This family-friendly Littleton vacation home is located on the waterfront, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Gaston, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Goat Island and Rosemont Vineyards. Medoc Mountain State Park and La Crosse Town Park are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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Reviews

HUGE cove, DEEP water, KAYAKS, SUPs, fire pit & game room Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 130 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauri D.

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

Peaceful Relaxation

Situated on a quiet cove makes swimming, floating and relaxing kayak rides a daily treat! The large dock makes relaxing in the sun or shade possible! The huge screened in porch welcomed science experiments, magic shows, great conversation, family puzzle time and the perfect spot for our morning coffee and evening quiet time!! Comfortable beds gave us a wonderful nights sleep!! We will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Amazing week on the lake

The house was perfect and exactly as shown online. It was clean and comfortable. The dock was great to lay around and swim around. Perfect location on the lake for boating and jet ski (we rented both) We have rented many houses thru VRBO and this is my favorite so far. Great communication with owners.
We bought tubes to tie off and just float
Brought a tumble track to float on
Perfect spot to sit and fish
Having access to kayaks and paddle boards was a great plus
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria J.

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

Wonderful home in a great location!

Beautifully maintained home in Lake Gaston near grocery and perfect spot on the lake! We loved the ease of this home and have already booked it again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Amazing lake stay

Amazing trip!!! the lake was beautiful, the house was perfect. Had everything we needed and the beds were super comfortable. We definitely want to return here!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel F.

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

Weekend Getaway

We had 4 families staying for the weekend and this house was perfect! It had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Family Getaway

This was our first visit to Lake Gaston and we will definitely be going back! 5 Boys at the lake was perfect for our family. We were able to dock our boat right there at their dock, the kids loved fishing and swimming right there!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

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

Wonderful stay! Several adults and teen youth group from church stayed for a weekend.

Everyone loved the home and setting. The teens loved the lake and the use of the canoes and paddle boards. House was clean, had great kitchen, and the screened in porch was where everyone gathered! Would love to stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

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

Awesome!!

We had a wonderful experience all around with this rental! I will definitely look at coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

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

Another great year

2nd year in a row we've rented this property and it was perfect once again. Our group of 10 had plenty of space and the cove was nice and quiet for cruising and paddleboarding. Will definitely be coming back again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

D B.

Marvelous!

Wonderful stay at a terrific property! Immaculate house, great location, and Anne-Marie was a very gracious host. Rooms are large, kitchen well equipped, every light switch was labeled, and there’s a spectacular dock for swimming, lounging and fishing. Everything you’d ever want for a lake vacation.

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Family Reunion

My family of 15 had a great stay during July 4 week. The house was very comfortable for our large family. The kitchen is well stocked, beds were comfortable and the downstairs work out great for the teenage grandchildren. The screen-in-porch was perfect for our evening family time. Very nice dock area with the covered roof and ceiling fans. Grandkids loved the kayaks, paddle boards and the game room. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqueline H.

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

Beautiful home on a wide lake cove

We enjoyed our stay and the property was as described. It had all the kitchen and other amenities we needed and we appreciated that we didn’t have to bring our own linens, hand soap, dish soap, etc. The huge screened porch was wonderful and we spent a lot of time there watching sunrises and sunsets and enjoying time as a group. We did encounter some wear (broken slider door handle, broken paddle board), and the owners responded immediately when notified of these issues. Overall, we would recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William S., Raleigh, North Carolina

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

Friends week!

We had a fantastic stay with our friends! The dock was perfect - lots of space to swim around, and easy getting access with a boat rental! The kitchen was incredibly well stocked - we typically have to bring our own kitchen appliances/nicer knives but this kitchen had everything we needed. The garage fridge took a while to chill things, but by the 2nd day it was great! The wifi was also very strong, which was a huge plus for friends who did some remote work. We will absolutely book this house again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauri D.

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

Peaceful Bliss!

We had a wonderful week at "5 Boys on the Lake"!! The home is even nicer in person. The screen porch was our favorite room for all 11 of us to be together eating, playing games, watching the storms pass through and simply just being together!! The dock also had plenty of room for all of us to hang and and be together, whether in the water or sitting on furniture provided (the hammock swings were definitely showing their wear and tear!). Our 6 yo granddaughter loved mastering the youth-sized kayak!! Though this house faces west, the trees and the shade of the dock provide all the shade you need during the day and then lovely sunsets were enjoyed in the evening. We hope to come back again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura B., Charlotte NC

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

This lake house felt like our home away from home.

Very comfortable house with plenty of room to gather or have you own space. The views from the back of the house overlooking the lake were always changing. The home was clean and the kitchen well stocked so we could cook any meal. Something you may want to keep in mind if you you want to spend more time at the lake. We did some meal prepping before arriving and finished here with no problem. It was nice to have the kayaks and paddle boards during the day and game room after our nightly bonfire. Very relaxing and wish we had one more day :). Hope to come back some day.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Rachel S.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great group house

My group of several families had a wonderful stay over Memorial Day weekend. The house is roomy and comfortable with great group kid sleeping options. The paddle boards and kayaks were great to have on hand and used a lot by our group. The outdoor firepit and indoor game room were fantastic. Our check in was delayed by several hours because the cleaners were not finished. We could not get a signal on the living room tv. We were outside most of the time so it didn’t matter. Overall recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Ralph B.

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

Nice house

The house was clean and nice. The deck was a little worn and not much room for boats to be docked especially if kids want to jump off the dock. Wakes could get pretty rough with all the wake boats in the cove. Apparently, you can't use the community boat ramp so you have to launch a few miles away. Very rude resident told us we weren't allowed to use the ramp. I was under the assumption we were guests of the house owner and should be allowed to use the ramp. The book at the house didn't say one way or the other but the gate was unlocked. Overall it was nice and would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Robyn H., Wake Forest, NC

Very nice place to stay

I only gave 4 stars vs. 5 for 1 reason...when we arrived at this house for our week stay i went down to the dock to look things over and noticed there was already a boat in the covered slip. When I contacted the owner she replied "that is our boat, we do not provide a covered slip." My family has been renting houses at Gaston for 10+ years and have never rented a home that didn't provide a covered slip. The overview on this house now states that the slip is not included. Wish the overview stated that information before we booked. They do provide mooring whips which worked great but our boat was exposed to all the elements for a week which is not ideal for a boat. Otherwise, we really liked this house. They do provide paddle boards and kayaks which everyone loved. The kitchen is very well stocked and labeled. One unique thing about this house is that they supply all linens and they are already on the beds! We would rent this house again if a covered slip were provided.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Debbie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

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

Excellent Thanksgiving trip

5 Boys is a great property. Everything was as expected with lots of room for 12 people. The kitchen was very well stocked and beds were comfortable. We enjoyed fishing from the dock, ping pong and an evening campfire. The owner was very responsive. We hope to return soon
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy P.

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

Great spot

Great location and a place clearly designed for renters. Super easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

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

Nice Lake Getaway with Friends

Wonderful property on a perfect cove of the lake! We've stayed at multiple properties previously, and this one was by far the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick A.

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

Great Lake home!

Our group had a great time staying at this property. Everything we needed was there and we had plenty of room. We also appreciated how everything was labeled. The screened-in porch was enjoyed by all!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

joanna r.

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

one of my fav VRBOs on the lake!

this place has thought of everything -- its clean, decorated nicely, everything is labeled and the location is sweeeeetttt! Will be back! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Wonderful week at the lake

Comfortable house with plenty of room for the 9 of us. When we weren't at the water we were on the spacious screened porch. We enjoyed the kayaks and paddle boards and the deep water at the dock was great for jumping in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022