Location: Henrico, Lake Gaston, Heartland, North Carolina, USA (4 Hours from Washington DC- 1.5 from Raleigh NC)
Accommodations: Log Cabin, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 14-16)
This Log Cabin was built by the owners in 2000. This home has many personal touches. We have tried to add things you might need and want. Just because you are on vacation we don't want you to WANT for anything. The upstairs bedrooms can sleep 6 with our hand made bunk beds (2 sets of each- double on the bottom with twin on top). Many family vacations have been spent with the adults in one room and the teens in the other, they make great rooms both for the young and the young at heart. Double closets in each room provide plenty of storage to put your cloths away so you feel more at home, not having to live out of a suit case.
This home is great for small children, there is a natural sandy beach with shallow water at the waters edge approx. ankle deep you are able to wade out to the end of the dock where the water level only about 4 feet deep. But still deep enough to get your boat right to the dock, with cleets on both sides to tie up your boat or jet ski. Young children can play in the sand or wade in the water without to many worries from the parents.
The boat house has extra life vests, small microwave and refrig-able to keep you right on the water.
Lake Gaston is on the North Carolina/Virginia border. The Lake is 34 miles long with 350 miles of shoreline. At its widest point, it's only about a mile wide, so its a long, skinny lake. In addition to the main part of the Lake, there are many coves. We are on Pea Hill Creek, one of the most liked coves on the lake. In the middle of the main Lake, it's about 52 feet deep with the middle of the coves averaging around 16 feet deep. The water is almost drinkable as it lays in the Lake. We are only 6 houses down from the pumping station where they pump water from Lake Gaston to Virginia Beach for drinking water.
There are currently no restrictions on power boats or jet skies on the Lake.
Several marinas which sell gas, repair boats, and rent boats are on Lake Gaston. We also have a Food Lion, Ace Hardware, several restaurants both casual and up scale, a video rental store, drug store, a medical clinic, and 5 golf courses within 15 mins of the house. Numerous churches surround the Lake, and our local theater group puts on really good plays at Lakeland Cultural Arts Center.
We hope you will give us a try and come stay in our home and discover on of VA/NC Best Kept Secrets. Come RELAX, ENJOY, and Have lots of Great Family time.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer: Washer is just off the kitchen
- Dryer: Dryer is just off the kitchen
- Off Street Parking: Large driveway with extra parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Large driveway with extra parking area
- Wood Fireplace: Out door wood fireplace at the dock
- Beds
- Queen Bed: Master Bedroom and sleeper sofa
- Double Bed: There are a total of 4 double beds-(bottom of bunk beds)
- Twin/Single Bed: There is a total of 4 twin beds -(top of bunk beds)
- Bunk Bed: There are 4 sets of bunk beds
- Convertible Bed: Queen size sleeper sofa in living room
- Crib: This is a porta crib that can be set up wherever needed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Direct TV with extended cable
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: Several VCR and DVD to watch on rainy days
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: There is a crock pot, new pots and pans, blender, toaster, coffee pot, wine opener.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: There are 2 tanks in case one runs out.
- Deck/Patio: We have a wrap around porch that is covered that looks out onto the water with a porch swing to enjoy
- View/Location
- Lakefront
- Communications
- Telephone
- Other Amenities
- Boat dock with boat house, life vests, small microwave and refrig at boat house. Able to dock boat at dock. lg wrap around covered porch facing the water.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Must be at least 25 years old
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Fishing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Memorial Day through Labor Day .. $1200/week (Sat-Sat) plus tax
Off Season .. $140/night, may rent day by day or monthly Minimum 3 night stay
We do not use an outside cleaning agency, so all cleaning supplies are
provided and we ask you to leave it as clean as you found it or better.
Cancelation policy is in effect.
Check in time is after 2pm with check out time by 11am the following Saturday.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2000
My husband and I built this house in 2000 with the hopes of retiring here after our boys finish high school. The boys were 2 and 10 months old when we started this adventure. We have many fond memories over the last 9 years. My whole family (all 16) has Memorial Day weekend here every year, it has become a favorite family tradition. We are both from Northern WV and new we wanted water front property to retire to someday. We have been blessed to have this as our second home and we hope you will feel as welcome in our home as we do.
Why the Owner Chose Henrico
Lake Gaston is still uncrowded, with only about 60% of the waterfront lots having homes. The existing homes are about 60% vacation or second homes with the remaining 40% being retirement homes. Virtually all of the homes are single family residences with only a very few condominiums and townhouse sprinkled in. The Lake has a very small town friendly atmosphere as virtually everyone living on it is from out of town or out of state. Fishing is excellent, and either a North Carolina or a Virginia fishing license is good on the entire Lake. Growing up in small towns we appreciate the value of this, everyone is friendly and waves as my boys say there is nobody nicer then boaters. I don't know if all lakes are like this, but there are no real strangers, just a neighbor you haven't meet yet.
The Unique Benefits of this Log Cabin
The lake is very relaxing, good fishing, great family time, lots of fun on the water. There is not a lot of night life at the lake, but there is plenty of quality family time to be had, and lots of memories to make. Come enjoy Lake living at its Best at our home. Pea Hill Creek is one of the best areas for skiing, wakeboarding and fishing. Only 2 mins from the main lake if you want the "Bigger Water".
Property Photos
- Front of Log Cabin facing the water - North Carolina Lakefront Log Cabin On Lake Gaston - Enjoy Boating & Fishing
- Living Room 2 sets or French Doors leading to Covered Porch - North Carolina Lakefront Log Cabin On Lake Gaston - Enjoy Boating & Fishing
- Upstirs bedroom with bunk beds-can sleep 6 in each room - North Carolina Lakefront Log Cabin On Lake Gaston - Enjoy Boating & Fishing
- Master Bedroom with Queen Bed and Private Bath
- Boat House & Dock with gental slope from House-upgraded stone walkway
- Kitchen fully furnished with breakfast nook-seats 6
- Having Fun on the Lake
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