PLEASE NOTE: During the peak season (June, July, and August), we only rent for full weeks, from Saturday to Saturday.
The name of our house is "Dream Come True," and it has truly been a dream come true. Our home can make your dreams come true, too! Bring your family and friends for a relaxing vacation on Lake Gaston. Our house is located in the popular Pea Hill Creek area. We have all the comforts of home and a wonderful lake in the backyard. The gently sloping yard takes you to the water's edge and our boathouse. There is a vacant slip in the boathouse to tie up your boat. The boat lift in the boat slip is raised to the ceiling, allowing you to get your boat into the boat slip. We will rent the boat lift ($150) if you want to use it. We also have a small floating ramp that is a safe place to dock your jet skis. When it is not used for jet skis, turtles and ducks sun themselves on it, and watching them is fun. The water is about eight feet deep at the end of our dock, and it gently slopes back to a few inches of water at the shoreline. Additionally, there is a boat ramp/launch at the end of our road for the neighborhood (you and your guests) to use.
The house measures 2,500 square feet and features five bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and two kitchens equipped with full-size appliances. Additionally, high-speed wireless internet is available throughout the house for those who may need to work remotely.
MAIN LEVEL • Three bedrooms - Bedroom 1 is the Master Bedroom (king-size bed), Bedroom 2 has a full-size bed and a twin-size bed, and Bedroom 3 has a queen-size bed. • Two full bathrooms - The Master Bathroom (Bathroom 1) has a walk-in shower and a separate garden-size tub. The Hall Bathroom (Bathroom 2) features a shower and tub combination. • The Kitchen has stainless steel full-size appliances, solid surface countertops, and plenty of pots, pans, dishes, and utensils. • The Dining Area seats 12 people (six at the table and six at the bar with bar stools). • The Den seats about 7 people on the sectional sofa (with three electric recliners on the sectional sofa) and a comfortable rocking chair. The electronics include a 65' LG HDTV with Roku TV, DVD, VCR, and AM/FM Stereo.
LOWER LEVEL • Two Bedrooms – Bedroom 4 has a king-size bed. Bedroom 5 has two sets of twin-size bunk beds for a total of four twin beds. • Bathroom 3 features a walk-in shower with both a fixed showerhead and a handheld showerhead, and it includes a built-in seat (no tub). • The Kitchen has full-size appliances, solid surface countertops, and plenty of pots, pans, dishes, and utensils. Dining for 6 at the kitchen table. • The Den has seating for 5 on a full-size sofa and loveseat. The electronics include a 50' LED HDTV TV with Roku TV service and a DVD player. • The Laundry Area is in a closet with a full-size Washer and Dryer
DECK/PATIO • The deck on the main level has a large gas grill, a Blackstone griddle, a table, and 6 chairs with an umbrella for shade, as well as 6 chairs for lounging or reading and a few side tables. • The patio on the lower level has an area with 5 large rocking chairs and side tables, a small bar with 7 bar stools, a porch swing, a hammock, and a storage cabinet with yard games and swimming noodles.
BACK YARD – LAKESIDE • The grassy yard gently slopes to the natural area and the lake. • The 2 kayaks and paddles are located near the shore on a rack between two trees. • In the natural area close to the lake shore, we have built an area of stone pavers with 6 Adirondack chairs and a fire pit.
FRONT YARD – ROADSIDE • The 200-ft gravel driveway takes you to two parking areas (2 cars in front of the garage and 3 cars in the gravel parking area. • Trailers can be parked on the left side of the driveway (as you are looking at the house). • No parking is allowed on the grassy area on the right side of the driveway (septic field) or on the white stone area that covers drainage pipes.
NEIGHBORHOOD • Bridgewater Cove is a small neighborhood with paved roads and a small common area where you can launch your boat. • The neighborhood is very close to Washburn's Marina, which has gas for boats and cars as well as a great selection of refreshments and groceries in their convenience store. In addition, Washburn's serves a great breakfast and lunch at their grill with outdoor seating. • Further down the road is a shopping area with a variety of stores, including a Food Lion grocery store and an Ace Hardware store. • There are several restaurants in the area, and some have waterfront dining.
We have been here since 2000 and love spending time at our home on Lake Gaston all year long. We have shared our home with other families who have made a tradition of staying with us each year. Please come and stay with us and make your dreams of a wonderful vacation come true at our home!
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The Rental Agreement must be signed and returned to the owner (along with a copy of a valid ID) thirty (30) days before the arrival date.
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About the area
Henrico
Located in Henrico, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Gaston and Goat Island, while Roanoke Canal Museum and Trail and Royal Palace Theatre are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and cycling.
Halifax State Historic Site - 39 min drive - 57.0 km
Medoc Mountain State Park - 44 min drive - 53.3 km
Parker Park - 49 min drive - 56.8 km
John H. Kerr Reservoir - 58 min drive - 66.2 km
Restaurants
WATERSVIEW - 14 min drive
Lake Gaston Pizza - 12 min drive
Subway - 12 min drive
Lake Gaston Coffee Company - 12 min drive
Sanders - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Gaston Dream Come True pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Lake Gaston Dream Come True?
As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Gaston Dream Come True on 30 May 2026 start from £382, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Lake Gaston Dream Come True?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Lake Gaston Dream Come True?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lake Gaston Dream Come True?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Lake Gaston Dream Come True located?
This family-friendly Henrico holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Lake Gaston, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Goat Island and Roanoke Canal Museum and Trail. La Crosse Town Park and La Crosse Caboose Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Beautiful home with lots of amenities! There is something here for everyone.
Katelyn S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at our lake house! I hope you and your family made lifetime memories.
Archival
8/10 Good
14 Dec 2013
beautiful home -beautiful location!
It was more than we expected, well appointed, and many extras provided by the owners. Perfect place for 2 families to share and spend quality time together!! Location is perfect for people who want to relax and get away from it all, but has all the electronics and gadgets, so you feel like you're at home.
Very clean and welcoming!!! I would buy a home like that!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you for the kind review. Glad to hear your family had a nice Thanksgiving together. We hope you will choose our home again in the near future.
It was a pleasure working with you.
Best regards,
Brian
We had a great week staying on the lake. I really like that the upstairs and downstairs are basically setup like two separate houses since there were 10 of us that stayed. The cove is nice and peaceful and the house was very clean and well equipped. We had a great time fishing, tubing and swimming. The homeowner was awesome, She was helpful and very responsive. Would definitely go back.
Tommy B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2024
Thank you for your very thoughtful review! I would have responded sooner but I have been out of the country. I'm happy that your family had a great time and hope you will return sometime soon.
We had a wonderful time. The owner was very much availble for any needs. The house fully equipped with everything. Location straight shot for any items you may have forgotten. Would definitely recommend this property for family getaways. Thanks for the opportunity and excellent hospitality!
Carolyn A.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Carolyn was a wonderful guest at our home! I would love to have her rent from us any time that she will be in the area.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Thomas O.
14 Sept 2016
Excellent
Accommodations were great and could have had more people. We had 8 adults and 4 children from 2-8. Accessories were available and plentiful I.e. Kitchen utensils and bbq equipment. Boathouse was perfect for docking, loading and embarking. Owners were accessible and very willing to make our vacation terrific. We would definitely stay there again. Thank the owners for a trip/vacation we will all remember fondly.
The house was beautiful and extremely clean. The homeowners thought of everything-down to phone chargers and ice machines! The kitchen was very well stocked - we had everything we needed. I absolutely loved that things were labeled and I loved the welcome book that told us everything we needed to know. Wonderful experience!
Jeanette N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2024
I am so happy that you and your family had a great time! We are so blessed to be able to share our home with other families. Please let us know if you would like to schedule for next year.
We had a good time in general,
Place wasn't super clean, we had to rewash the dishes that where in the cabinets to use, Lots of dishes had food and particles on it , found something nasty in the top drawer of front bedroom by the front door, that I won’t mention,
The out door kayak and Canoe we’re pretty old , it was missing handles and Was difficult to put them in and out of water.
Overall was ok,
Isa K.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Feb 2021
Thank you for your comments. I apologize about the dishes not being clean. We recently bought a new dishwasher, because the other one had given us some trouble. It never occurred to us to check the dishes in the cabinets to ensure they were clean. Just last week, I was staying at the house and started my early spring cleaning. I took everything out of the cabinets, washed anything that didn't look clean, and wiped out the shelves and drawers.
In regards to something being in one of the bedroom drawers, I am very sorry for that. I will have the maid check all the drawers in the future to prevent that from happening again. Thank you for letting me know.
We apologize for the condition of the kayaks. They are several years old. We will ensure that the proper equipment is installed to alleviate any problems getting them out of the water.
Again, thank you so much for taking the time to review our lake house. I hope that you will consider staying with us again.
This was a perfect lake vacation with family and friends. The home is very well equipt (we'd be saying it would be nice to have....and we'd turn around or open a drawer and it was there. The house was very clean and the boat house was fantastic. The tie-up system that they have for your boat is simply fabulous. We look forward to our next trip to Lake Gaston and we hope to be able to stay at Dream Come True again.
Rachel M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2024
Sorry for not responding sooner. I have been out of the country. Thank you for your lovely review. I'm so happy that you had a great time!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jan W.
7 Aug 2015
Terrific Home!! We loved it!!
Our family had a wonderful time!! There was plenty of room to spread out with the two living rooms and two kitchens. This house was the most well equipped home we have ever rented. You name it and they had it including 2 kayaks which everyone enjoyed. We loved the cove which was actually pretty quiet. We could float on our rafts for hours. It was convenient to a marina/gas station where the kids would get ice cream from on a daily basis. Close to the Food Lion also. Plenty of beds for everyone. Nice bedrooms and baths. We will be back!!
My family and I had the most relaxing and fun vacation at this home. There was plenty of room for everyone (and we could have brought more!). I love when there are fans and tv's in every room and this house did not dissappoint. Besides ceiling fans there were individual fans around the house. This home is WELL equiped with every thing you should need for a wonderful stay! The hosts are fantsatic as well. We had no problems but if we had a question they responded within minutes. I even read a book!!!! Now that is relaxtion!
Mary N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul 2024
I am so happy that you all had a great time! I hope that you will come back next year. Thank you for such a positive review.
We had so much fun here, especially on the dock! Excellent speakers with every phone cord you can think of! Kitchen is well equipped!!Beds could use an upgrade, but everything else was beyond phenomenal!
From the booking process to the last sad day we had to leave, this was perfect house for our family. I have never stayed in a more well appointed home. The kitchen had at least one of anything you could need. Just an easy, relaxing, home with beautiful views all day!
I am so happy that you enjoyed your stay at our home on Lake Gaston! It was a pleasure working with you, and I hope you will stay with us again. Take care!
House is in a lovely neighborhood and sits on a quiet cove with just enough boat activity at the marina across the cove for gawking. Definitely love this lake. House was as presented, on a nice level lot and owners were great to work with.
Joanne H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2021
Thank you so much for your kind words! I am so happy that you and your family had a good time at our lake house. It was great meeting you when you arrived. I love showing the home and the features that we have provided. Your husband was sweet when he said that I should tell people that the pictures don't do the house justice. Please come back whenever you can. We'd love to see you!
The house was clean, well stocked and was perfect for our family vacation. We enjoyed the easy, level walk to the dock. And the lower living level was perfect for our teenagers. Would definitely love to visit again! Thank you for sharing your home!
Amy B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2021
I am very pleased that you and your family had a great time! I hope you will be able to come again. The Fall and Winter seasons are also very relaxing at Lake Gaston.
Please be sure to look the house over up & down for anything that is broken or unkept upon arrival.
Chadwick A.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2020
Thank you for your input. I am sorry that we could not agree on who was responsible for the damage. My husband or I inspect the house each time a renter leaves. I can only make determinations based on what I saw when I left the house before you arrived and what I saw after you left. We understand that accidents happen and expect a certain amount of wear and tear. I am sorry that my report on the damage spoiled your vacation.
We had a fantastic time,the layout of the house was perfect for our family which consisted of my husband and I, our single grown son, my married son, his wife and 2 babies who had their own separate living space downstairs... it rained for half the time we were there but that was still fine as we fished off the dock,cooked wonderful meals and enjoyed each other's company. My son also brought his boat and jet ski which we enjoyed on the 2 beautiful days.
The house was so well stocked with every type of cookware, etc but we did bring our own food and linens. We will definitely be returning!!
Sheri L.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2020
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review of our home. We have tried to set up the house so that families can create wonderful meals and make fabulous memories! We hope to see you next year!
The experience was very good. Five friends from college gathered and enjoyed a great time together. The house has everything we needed to enjoy the experience.
Thanks Jean.
Bruce M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2020
I'm so happy that you guys had a good time! We are so blessed to be able to share our home so that others can make memories!!
This was a wonderful experience for our family on this beautiful location on lake Gaston.
We were able to swim off the dock and kayak in this protective cove. Beautiful sloping large backyard was great for kids to run around and play lawn games.
We rented a pontoon boat and cheapest gas on lake is very close to house.
We are definitely planning to come back next summer.
Paul k
Paul K.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2020
Thank you so much for your review! If you are interested in renting next year, please let me know. Some weeks have already been booked. I look forward to hearing from you!
House is full of amenities televisions, tons of kitchen appliances and utensils, wonderful bathrooms bedrooms and common areas, two full-size kitchens, it just keeps going on and on and on. Then of course the great yard which gently slopes toward the lake and the beautiful double boathouse with the composite deck. Wonderful stay wonderful location on the lake, fantastic owners just simply could not ask for anymore. We will be back!
Jean C.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Doug L.
21 Aug 2018
Perfect Lakefront Property for a family getaway !
The house was great, and so were the owners! Fun with kayaks(provided with house) and a rented boat on the lake, fun playing yard games, and indoor games too. Very relaxing place, will surely be coming back to this place !
Doug L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Anthony W.
12 Dec 2017
A little piece of paradise
We are so glad we found this beautiful lake home for our family’s Thanksgiving retreat. Our kids and grands live in Maryland and South Carolina...so Lake Gaston was a perfect meeting place.
Although Thanksgiving dinner was the ‘main event’...it was hard to beat the fishing tournament off the dock, the daily kayaking, the evening bonfires and s’mores and the pure beauty and relaxation of the lake. The marina and grocery store are just a few minutes away.
The home was extremely comfortable and very well stocked.
Owners, Brian and Jean were most accommodating and were genuinely concerned about us having a great experience.
Trust me folks...if you want to make some great family memories...this is the place!
Thank you Creede family for letting us share your ‘little piece of paradise’
Anthony W.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
About the host
Hosted by Brian and Jean Creede
Brian and Jean Creede, proud North Carolina natives, are the parents of two adult children—Brandon (30) and Kristin (26). In 2000, while it was still under construction, they purchased what would become their cherished lake house retreat. Today, they reside in Raleigh, just an easy hour and a half drive from what they lovingly call their “Dream Come True!”
Why they chose this property
Lake Gaston is 20,300 acres and is 34 miles long with 350 miles of shoreline. The scenic beauty of the lake with its relaxing atmosphere and the traditional hospitality of the people creates the desire to return again and again. Boating is a never-ending delight on this beautiful lake. It is no wonder that Lake Gaston is considered one of the best lakes on the east coast.
The water of Lake Gaston is officially classified A-2, the highest category found in the eastern USA. Water Level is consistent under normal conditions and varies less than one foot. The normal temperatures allow water sports from May through September. Fishing goes on all year long on fabulous Lake Gaston. Virginia and North Carolina Wildlife Commissions stock the lake with largemouth bass, channel catfish, blue catfish, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, bluegill, white bass, striped bass, and chain pickerel.
Our property is set back from the main cove, so your family can enjoy swimming and playing near our boathouse without fear of heavy wakes or careless boaters ruining your day. Your family will also enjoy hanging out on our spacious deck. They will find it an excellent place to read or talk - maybe take in a little sun. Also, the backyard facing the water is large with a gentle slope which is great for playing ball, and the front yard is even larger. The fire pit near the shore is perfect to gather and roast marshmallows in the evenings.
If you have a rainy day, you can make a short trip to Roanoke Rapids for shopping, movies, and other entertainment. The quaint town of Warrenton has a lovely historic district with antique shops and other points of interest. In addition, you can take a tour of Rosemont Winery and Art Gallery, which is about 15 miles west of the house. There are a variety of activities that can be enjoyed around the lake. For example, you can go to the flea market on the weekends or play putt-putt golf. The area also has several golf courses available.