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Top Rated Luxury 8-bedroom house with Best Boathouse on Lake Gaston.

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

Boathouse with House in Background.
Optional Hurricane 226 Fun-deck boat shown

House with new additions for 2024 (outdoor Bar, Picnic table, outdoor shower)

Open Family, Kitchen, and Dining with add. dining outside on Screened Porch

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

8 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 256100 sq ft

Popular amenities

Fireplace
Washer
Dryer
Kitchen
Hot tub
Parking available

Explore the area

Macon, NC

Place, Lake Gaston
‪1 min walk‬
Place, John H. Kerr Reservoir
‪49 min drive‬
Place, Rosemont Vineyards
‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 25)

Bedroom 1 (Main Floor, Master Suite w/porch, lake view & private outdoor shower)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 (Main Floor, Lake Front with Porch and Shared Jack & Jill Bath)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 (Main Floor, non lake front, shared Jack & Jill Bath with Bed #2)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4 (Lower floor, private bath, Lake view)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5 (Lower Level, Lake View, shared Jack & Jill Bath, share with Bed 6)

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 6 (Lower Level, no windows, shared J&J bath with Bedroom 5)

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 7 (Lower Level, Game room theme, No windows, no bath)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 8 (Upper Level, 7 Dwarfs room, hall bath, private floor, 2024 addition)

1 Queen Bed and 5 Single Beds

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 (Main Floor, Master Suite Private)

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2 (Main Floor, shared Jack & Jill for Bedrooms 2 & 3)

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3 (Lower Level, for Bed #4 and #7)

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4 (Lower Level, serves Bed #5 & #6 and game room)

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5 (Upper floor, serves Bed #8 and as needed)

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6 (Main Floor, Living Area Half Bath)

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Top Rated Luxury 8-bedroom house with Best Boathouse on Lake Gaston.

Escape to your dream vacation home!

Huge Lakefront home with 100% 5-⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ratings!

Now accepting summer 2025 weekly stays.

-Lakefront luxury
-boat rental available (optional)

Memories are waiting to be made at Lake Gaston’s newest 5-star vacation home.

This is a luxury builders private home that will be offered for family vacation rentals. Featuring 8-bedrooms including lucky bedroom #7 that is a teen-agers dream for late sleep-ins (no-windows).
So much to do...

🛌 8-bedrooms, sleeps 25
🤩 6,100 sq feet

Recently completed...our custom addition to Lake Therapy! We added a custom dorm room with approx. 500 sq ft. , a queen bed plus 5 twin beds on the third floor. We call it the 7 dwarfs room. Perfect for families looking for additional sleeping room. This well designed investment yields an additional 7 sleeping spaces. This Upper level space also includes..
-1 full bath with shower and double vanity, and toilet
- Large closet
-1 additional laundry room with washer/dryer

👍 Main Lake location
💦 Double Level Boat House
🏄 Kayak’s (2 adult, 1 childrens) & Paddle Boards (2 adult)
🚤 Optional boat rental waiting for you at the dock.
🧖‍♀️ Hot Tub (seats 6)
🥘 Built in Outdoor Cooking ( 36" Griddle and 36" 4 Burner Grill)
🎭 Theatre Room w 4 electric theater chairs and comfy couch for 4 more
😊 Huge outdoor screened in porch (28' x 14' with seating (4) and dining (8)
🔥 Outdoor Fire pit w 6 Adirondack chairs (and 4 others close by)
**** Outdoor patio Picnic table with 2 benches (seats 8)
🚣‍♀️ Boat House “Living Area” with Bar (Refrigerator and Cold water sink)
🔀 Indoor Pool Table
🍲 Large well equipped kitchen
🛌 Eight bedrooms
💦 Polar bear 🐻‍❄️ plunge top deck of boathouse
🎣 Catch bass/catfish right off dock
☀️ direct sunset views
🤩 Main Lake Views-no dirty coves
💥Deep clean water (17' deep at end of boathouse)
🤟Private secure gated community
🚢 neighborhood private boat ramp (bring your boat if you'd like)
New for 2024...Starlink wifi!~

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Quick summary on sleeping rooms as these arrangements are usually very critical to guests selection making criteria...

Bedrooms #1, #2 & #3 are all main level with extremely comfortable King size beds
Bedroom #4 has a King with main lake views (Lower Level)
Bedroom #5 has a King bed with a Bunk bed w/ lake views (Lower Level)
Bedroom #6 has a King bed with a Bunk bed (Lower Level), no windows,great for sleep-in crowd.
#7 Sleeping room is a cozy room with comfortable queen only accessible through the theatre room. Another great room for teenagers (no windows).
Note: When we check guests in we usually see the kids fighting over this room 😁.
Bedroom #8 bedroom is more like a camp dorm room. This well designed investment yields an additional 7 sleeping spaces (7 dwarfs room). 1 Queen and 5 twin beds.

Perfect for multi-generational families looking to gather along one of the most beautiful lakes in the South East.

disclaimer:
Ring doorbell and 2 outdoor security cameras on property.
Check-in is 4:00pm
Check-out is 10:00am
Saturday to Saturday rentals (June - August)

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Responsible party must be on-site for entire stay

No wedding receptions or similar gatherings

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Macon

Located in Macon, this holiday home is on a lake. Colonial Theatre and South Hill Model Train Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rosemont Vineyards and South Hill Country Club. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Macon, NC

What's nearby

Lake Gaston - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
John H. Kerr Reservoir - 49 min drive - 36.7 km
VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital - 54 min drive - 58.8 km
Rosemont Vineyards - 54 min drive - 50.7 km
Kerr Lake Country Club - 55 min drive - 49.9 km

Restaurants

‪WATERSVIEW - ‬38 min drive
‪Subway - ‬39 min drive
‪Lake Gaston Coffee Company - ‬40 min drive
‪Lake Gaston Pizza - ‬41 min drive
‪Shady Shack Grill & Flip Flops Bar - ‬45 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Top Rated Luxury 8-bedroom house with Best Boathouse on Lake Gaston. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Top Rated Luxury 8-bedroom house with Best Boathouse on Lake Gaston. located?

This family-friendly Macon holiday home is located on a lake, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Gaston, and within 25 mi (40 km) of John H. Kerr Reservoir and Goat Island. South Hill Model Train Museum and Henderson Indoor Flea Market are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

22 Jul, 2025

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

We had a wonderful stay. The property is fabulous, inside & out! The house is perfect for a large group and the kitchen is stocked with excellent essentials. Would definitely stay here again. Barney was great to work with.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

2 Aug, 2025

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

Great property. Owner was very accessible, knowledgeable and very nice. House and boat house were clean and in perfect condition. Our Grandkids said it was the best vacation house they had ever stayed in, lots of things to do. Pool table, corn hole, hot tub, kayaks and more.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann W.

6 Jul, 2025

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

Amazing Experience

Wow! The house and location are fantastic. I am from a large family and we hosted a family reunion at the house. We had family members from ages 1 to 79 stay at the house and there was a place for everyone. We loved the dock area and spent many hours swimming in the lake, jumping off the diving board, kayaking and more! The layout is fantastic. The little ones could enjoy a movie while others shot pool or cooked and played games on the upper level. The huge screened in porch was used throughout the day. The home has a large flat driveway and we were able to have 8 vehicles parked on the driveway. I enjoyed the private outdoor shower off the primary bedroom. The home is spacious and is just what we needed for our family! Barney, the host, is fantastic. I had many questions and he was responsive and helpful. As a host, I give him 5 stars . I highly recommend renting this home!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce F.

13 Aug, 2024

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

Fabulous family vacation

Fist time family vacationed at a lake and we all loved lake life! Beautiful home especially outside areas. Easy to book and contacts were so helpful! Thanks to Chris and Holden!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

8 Aug, 2024

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

Great family spot!

The team is great! The house is very clean and spacious with plenty of refrigeration for our large multi-generational group. Dinner seating was easy with two full size tables, one in the kitchen and one on the adjacent screened in porch plus an island ! Perfect for us!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William W.

12 Apr, 2023

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

Easter at Gaston

Property manager and everyone associated very easy to deal with and get in touch with. Great outdoor spaces, extra large dock very nice and screened in porch was just the right size for a large group. Pictures dont do the view and sunset view justice, nice spot.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie K.

18 Aug, 2024

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

By far the best rental on the lake

From the booking process, questions prior to arrival and truly feeling at home from the minute you walk in the door to checkout it was the easiest, nicest home we have rented in the past 11 years. The view is amazing with panoramic views of the lake, the beds slept like a perfect dream, the house is fully stocked and the best part was the dock. If you’re trying to decide on your next vacation, let this be it. You won’t be disappointed. .

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pete Y.

29 Jun, 2024

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

Awesome Stay!

Beautiful home with a ton of stuff to do, especially the lake. We had 12 adults and 6 kids 5-12 and we never left the place in a week other than to get groceries. It was super clean and had a lot of stuff that other places we've stayed did not. It was set up for you right as soon as you walk in - we didn't need to put in trash bags or toilet paper etc. We did not rent the boat, so can't speak to that, but the dockhouse was well used for swimming, lounging and fishing. Property manager was attentive and helpful. Great time, we'll likely be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

M S.

5 Aug, 2022

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

Had the best week with friends and family!

This property was absolutely stunning with an amazing location, great views of the lake, all the necessary amenities and plenty of space for our 3 families. The dock w/sun deck was one of our favorite features. It was great for sunbathing, relaxing, fishing and jumping off. The basement with cinema and pool table was a great space for the kids. The extra kitchen downstairs was a wonderful feature as well. The property manager was super helpful, friendly and easy to work with. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carl P.

25 Aug, 2022

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

Great stay and intro to Lake Gaston

We (20 people across 5 families) had never been to Lake Gaston. This house was an amazing intro! Super clean coming in, check in was very simple. This was one of the nicest lake houses we have ever stay at (probably 10+ different properties). The lake house was great, we were able to bring a pontoon and jet ski (got creative with docking the jet ski). Plenty of rooms and bedroom options, though with the larger number of adults we had to share a few baths, just FYI. Only improvement could be better wifi and/or cell service, but those aren't up to the property owner (assuming they have the best available). Overall 5* stay, great communication and beautiful property!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

James S.

26 Jul, 2023

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

Great Vacation

Family of 14 ages 10 thru 75. Beautiful house, beautiful dock, beautiful lake, Having the pontoon boat there all week was a definite plus (boat rides, water skiing, tubing.) Outdoor cooking area (grill and Blackstone griddle great). All amenities listed are there and more. Anything you need is provided. I agree with all the previous reviews, except the WIFI upgrade was more than enough for my 2 college grandchildern to do some online class work without any problem. We mostly have Verizon cell plans, no problem there. I always try to balance our reviews; only negative we could come up with was drive to get there (8.5 hrs from PA and 14.5 from VT) but everyone agreed it was worth it. Again, GREAT VACATION.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

5 Jul, 2023

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

Family reunion

House was perfect in every way. There were 15 of us ranging in age from 13-76. Beautiful location and lots of water activities, the owner’s boat is very nice and powerful enough for any water sport. Great weather all week, which was a plus.Puzzles and games in living room cabinet. Corn hole and another outdoor golf toss game. Chris D’alatorio is the management rep and does an outstanding job in all respects. Send a text and he responds immediately. Most of the homes on Lake Gaston are built on cliffs over looking the lake. Spectacular views but anyone with mobility issues should reconsider the location as negotiating 60 steps several times a day could be a problem. It would be a good idea to bring a library of dvd’s as the ones available are a little dated. Great bedrooms, theater room, bathrooms with a surplus of towels however bring your own beach towels as these are not available. The large screened porch was a blessing as the May flies arrived and we were protected from the onslaught! Don’t hesitate to contact Chris. He is truly amazing ain this position and a very nice personality too!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl C.

23 Aug, 2022

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

IF YOU ARE READING THIS, BOOK THIS AWESOME HOME!!!

FABULOUS, FABULOUS HOME!!!! First, Chris was the most thoughtful, amazing, and gracious host whose communication before, during and after our stay was SUPERB !!! He was kind, prompt and helped us with every little aspect!!! HE IS WONDERFUL!! The house was STUNNING!!! It was SPOTLESS, well designed, stylish, bright and very spacious with top of the line EVERYTHING! We had everything we could have possibly needed or wanted with all the little touches that made it better than perfect!!! It was well stocked with anything you could think of!! They provided everything you need for your vacation except your clothes!!! The beds were magnificently comfortable and all towels and linens were new and soft!! Every aspect of this beautiful home was above and beyond!! The location was ABSOLUTELY PERFECT and the BEST on Lake Gaston ….DEFINITELY ….with gorgeous views from every room!! The theater room, pool table, downstairs kitchen/ bar area, hot tub, hammock, and HUGE screened in porch overlooking the lake are just a few of the luxuries that make this home stand out!!! The multi level luxurious docks are equipped with every bell and whistle you could think of!! Whatever lake apparatus is your fancy, it is there!!! Top of the line paddle-boards, kayaks , tube floats , floating boards, diving board, etc are all included. You will definitely want to stay at the FABULOUS dock 90% of your stay!! It’s a water Paradise in itself !!! EVERYTHING FUN!!! ABSOLUTELY this home is better than anywhere we have stayed EVER!!! I would for sure recommend this home over any other one you’ve stayed at !!!!! BOOK IT BEFORE IT’S GONE!!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

21 Jul, 2022

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

Mid Summer Break!

Everything about the home was top of the line and spectacular. The layout of the home is great whether you have a small family or large gathering and everything within the home and the lake amenities are top of the line. I cannot state how much the quality of the little things are about this home such as the screened in porch for morning coffee or watching the evening sunsets - or the large kitchen and family area which is great for socializing with friends or just being relaxed after a long day on the lake. The basement offers plenty of room and entertainment options with a top of the line Media Room for watching movies (which the selection provided was A+) or shooting a round of billiards while looking out over the lake. Our kids loved having the dock with the roof top lounging area and my wife and I enjoyed the breeze of sitting on the dock in the mornings and evenings looking out over the lake. The location is also very good for anyone who wants to enjoy both ends of the lake and within a gated community you can go for a long walk without any vehicle traffic too, something that we took advantage of and found very relaxing. We ended up booking this house thanks to a quick response from the Property Manager(s) and found communication for any questions throughout our stay to be very friendly and easy and look forward to staying here on future stays to Lake Gaston.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Barney Baxter

My wife and I are from Raleigh where I was a custom home builder for over 17 years. I built this vacation home for my family to get away and spend time together. Now retired, and doing some traveling, we want to give other families the opportunity to enjoy our home as well.

Why they chose this property

We built our vacation home in Harbor Landing because it is a safe, private "gated" community. A private community boat ramp is also available for owners and their guests to use.

What makes this property unique

Our home was not originally intended for use as a vacation rental property, but for the use of our family and friends. Therefore, you will find the decor and furnishings to be a step above that found in a typical rental unit. The kitchen is fully stocked to make meal preparation easier, and the bedrooms have newer comfortable mattresses. The house is located on one acre with a large front yard and plenty of space to relax and enjoy the lake at the back.