Location: Henrico, Lake Gaston, Heartland, North Carolina, USA (2 hours from Richmond, VA and 1 1/2 hours from Raleigh, NC)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Keywords: Single-Level House
Come and enjoy one of Virginia’s and North Carolina’s best kept secrets! Lake Gaston is a clear and beautiful lake located in the Piedmont of southern Virginia and northern North Carolina. It is the last major impoundment on the Roanoke River, and offers excellent water quality and water level fluctuations that are less than one foot. It is 35 miles long and has over 350 miles of shoreline. Lake Gaston is within a four hour drive of Washington DC, an hour and a half to two hours from Raleigh North Carolina and Virginia Beach Virginia.
The property is located in the Quail Ridge subdivision on Lizard Creek, which is a major tributary on the northeast shore of the lake. Lizard Creek is a favorite with skiers and tubers because its water is usually calmer than the water on the main lake. It is also centrally located, has easy access to the main lake and is close (15-25 minutes) to three full service marinas.
A Food Lion grocery, an Ace Hardware, a Subway, and an indoor/outdoor flea market (Friday through Sunday) are all located less than ten minutes from the house. Thursday night, it’s bingo at the local fire hall. Restaurants are scattered around the lake and they range from diner style to more upscale. The closest large town is Roanoke Rapids, and is a 25 minutes drive from the house. A large mall with a Belk Store, Super Wal-Mart, movie theater, and numerous eateries are located there.
Our lake house is a comfortable, Non-Smoking, single-level home with everything you will need to make your stay at Lake Gaston an enjoyable one. (Renters are responsible for providing their own linens and towels.) We have Cable TV, video and DVD players (movies provided), WiFi, an electronic dartboard, board games, books and puzzles...everything that will provide inside entertainment for family evenings or during inclement weather.
Outside is where the real fun is! Our level lot leads to the water and the boat dock, which is the center of lake life. We have a small sandy beach that's perfect for young children, plus the water off the dock is about 5 feet deep which is great for older kids and adults. Swimming, fishing, sunbathing (don’t forget the sunscreen), and relaxing on the glider all happen right there. It’s a great place to view the beautiful evening sky and sunsets. Skiing and tubing can be started right in front of the dock.
A paddleboat is provided, and is a fun way to explore the local waters. There is a boat ramp next to the dock which makes for convenient launch and recovery. There is also a covered boat lift, plus room for a boat of up to 25 foot to be tied up to the dock.
Besides the water sports, fishing is excellent at Lake Gaston! Available species include striped bass, largemouth bass, crappie, perch, sunfish, and our favorite dinner fish, channel catfish. Fishing from the dock is a favorite pastime for both young and old alike. Early mornings and evenings are usually better, but when is fishing not good?
Lastly, one of the best pastimes at the lake is RELAXING! Whether it be enjoying the view, reading a book, or napping in the shade on our wonderful hammock. There is something about the lake that lets you leave everyday stress behind for awhile. This is what we most enjoy about our lake house. We invite you to come and see for yourselves.
P.S. Spring and fall are great times to enjoy Lake Gaston. The water is warm, the scenery is grand, and it feels like your own private lake.
P.P.S. We don't have an updated picture yet, but we just had the exterior of the house painted...it's now tan with white trim to match the boathouse!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : We offer guests the use of one of our boat lifts. There is direct water access from our driveway.
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Double Bed : The double bed is in the room with the bunkbeds.
- Bunk Bed : The bunk bed is in the room with the double bed.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : There is a TV in the master bedroom as well as the family room.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : We have many videos and DVD's to choose from. They are located in the TV cabinet.
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided : We have plenty of pots, pans, dishes, glasses, silverware, etc...just bring the food!
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Empty propane tank can be exchanged for a full one at Food Lion...please notify owners for a reimbursement.
- Deck/Patio : The large deck has a round table with an umbrella and a set of cushioned chairs.
- View/Location
- Lakefront : The house is on a level lot and the water is very close. Great for young children - there is even a small sandy beach area.
- Communications
- Telephone (2) : No long distance phone calls please (owners are charged for each call). We suggest using a cell phone or purchasing phone card.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : You'll find out how to access it by looking in our lake notebook located in the kitchen.
- Other Amenities
- We also have an electronic dartboard and a paddle boat for our guests to use, Plus there are plenty of games and puzzles for rainy day activities, There's also a small fire pit on the point...perfect for roasting marshmallows and making s'mores!, ~For more photos please see our listing at VacationRentals~ *If you are looking to rent two houses close to each other, please check out our neighbor's home, Lizard Creek Retreat #35350
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed : No pets of any size are allowed. We have family members and guests who have severe pet dander allergies.
- Kid Friendly : We bought this house when our children were younger...we loved how close the house is to the water and that it has a small shallow beach for young ones to play. Older children appreciate the large dock and deeper water.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : The person signing the lease agreement must be 25 years of age.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Other Activities
- Knee-boarding, Wakeboarding (lessons available from Adam Fields on Lizard Creek), Bingo, Flea Market, Feed the fish and ducks at Morningstar Marina, Lots more activities and information listed in a large 3-ring binder located in the kitchen.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Peak Rental Times: May 24 - Sept 4 2012, Weekly: Saturday to Saturday - $1300.00
Off-season: Sept 4 - May 24 $900/wk. 3 nights $550, 2 nights $390
$200 Security Deposit - Refunded if there is no problem with house
50% down to reserve, Remaining 50% due 2 weeks prior to reserved date.
Check-in is after 4PM - Check-out is no later than 11 AM
The guest signing lease must be at least 25 years of age. No Smoking. No Pets.
To Rent: E-mail name, address, requested dates. Click on Calendar for Availability
NC Lease Agreement will be e-mailed to you. Simply return w/ signature and deposit
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1993
We've been married for 30 years and have always enjoyed vacationing by the water. When our children were young we decided to buy a home that would provide a fun retreat for our family.
Why the Owner Chose Henrico
We lived in Raleigh when we bought the house and it was an easy drive. When we had to relocate, our first priority was to make sure we still lived close enough to Lake Gaston to enjoy our family time there.
The Unique Benefits of this House
Location, location, location! One of the reasons we chose our home is because it has lots of waterfront on Lizard Creek, yet it's right around the corner from the main lake. Plus the house is very close to the dock and boathouse...it's fun to look out window and watch family and friends fishing off the dock. It's also neat to join them by sitting on the dock swing, especially in the evening while watching the sunset together...what a life!
Property Photos
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- Boat Launch, Dock, and Boathouse with lift - Lake Gaston/Roanoke Rapids, NC - North Carolina Vacation Rental
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- Great Fishing! - Lake Gaston/Roanoke Rapids, NC - North Carolina Vacation Rental
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- House with large front deck - Lake Gaston/Roanoke Rapids, NC - North Carolina Vacation Rental
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- Family Room
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- Kitchen
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- Master Bedroom
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- Third bedroom
Traveler Reviews (44)
Autumn on Lake Gaston...
Guest: Kimberly
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Date of Stay: 10/01/10
Review Submitted: 09/14/11
My husband and I had a wonderful and relaxing weekend - we decided this would be a great place to celebrate our 1 year anniversary. Had a great time fishing on the lake, the weather was beautiful and the house was nice and cozy for us to watch movies and reconnect. Thank you again for sharing your home!
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Mother Nature visits the lake...
Guest: Hazel and Tommy
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Date of Stay: 08/26/11
Review Submitted: 09/14/11
We had a very nice time at Lake Gaston and thoroughly enjoyed your home. The most memorable will be the earthquake. Wow...what an experience! Now, the wonderful hurricane Irene (is coming)...two mother nature threats is enough for us :) So, a very memorable week at Lake Gaston!
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Relaxing and healing...
Guest: Victoria
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Date of Stay: 07/30/11
Review Submitted: 09/14/11
Thank you so much for allowing my family to rent your wonderful home!! The fish didn't bite much but we didn't care because it was so relaxed. The relaxation was healing for my husband and I...and we needed this! All in all it was the perfect place for us - we will certainly be requesting to rent your wonderful home again!
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Little bit of heaven...
Guest: John
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Date of Stay: 07/30/11
Review Submitted: 09/14/11
I cannot tell you how much we enjoyed the little bit of heaven you shared with us! We were wondering if we can reserve a week in April 2012. My wife has Spring Break from teaching and we thought we'd get in some fishing. Thanks again for a wonderful time!
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Best vacation ever!
Guest: Chappi
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Date of Stay: 07/23/11
Review Submitted: 09/14/11
Good Morning Carol, my family and I had the best time...thank you so much for everything. My kids said that it was the best vacation they have ever had, so we will be doing it again next summer....
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Grandkids love the lake!
Guest: Juanella and Billy
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Date of Stay: 07/16/11
Review Submitted: 09/14/11
Just wanted to let you know we received the security deposit check...thank you for returning it so fast! We really enjoyed our visit...the house is very nice and my husband said that the bed (master bedroom) was the "best vacation bed" we've had. Both of our 3 yr. old grandchildren caught a fish and we got gooood pictures! Thank you again.
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Spring at Lake Gaston
Guest: Kathleen and Wayne
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Date of Stay: 05/12/11
Review Submitted: 09/14/11
We had a wonderful week at your beautiful lake house...perfect place to relax and enjoy our family. We had our two year old granddaughter here and she had a great time...the little shady beach was perfect for her. We had a good time in the paddle boar, catching big fish, roasting marshmallows over the campfire and swinging in the hammock!
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Guest: Skip
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Date of Stay: 05/04/11
Review Submitted: 06/07/11
HI CAROL, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THEUSE OF YOUR HOME @ THE LAKE!!! IT WAS WONDERFUL AND THE FISHING WAS GOOD. QUITE A FEW 2 LBR'S BUT MOST WERE ABOUT 1LB. UPPER LIZARD CREEK SEEMED TO BE THE BEST. WE ARE DEFINITELY PLANNING A SEPT TRIP AND I WILL LET YOU KNOW AS SOON AS I CONFIRM THE DATES. ONCE AGAIN, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! SKIP P.S. YOUR HOME LOOKS GREAT AND THE LIFT WORKED PERFECT.
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Guest: Howard
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Date of Stay: 05/26/11
Review Submitted: 06/01/11
Had a great time time at your lakehouse. It is very nice inside and out. Pretty sure that we put everything back as it should. If not please let me know. Hope to rent again from you in the future. Thanks again!
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Guest: Kathy & Wayne
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Date of Stay: 05/05/11
Review Submitted: 06/01/11
We returned yesterday from a great trip to the lake. Could the weather have been any nicer? I don't think so. Enjoyed your place and the surroundings thoroughly. Everything was as described, and a good time was had by all. We left the place as we found it and will definitely recommend it to our friends. A return visit is something we would love to do. It was so relaxing and had all the comforts of home. Its a beautiful place-love the view-such a peaceful setting!
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