Great Location Lake Gaston Waterfront Cottage
Cottage in Lake Gaston, NC
8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this cottage rental
Our Lake Gaston cottage is located in a low traffic open cove just off the main lake. Enjoy swimming, fishing, boating or just relaxing in the perfect location. The dock features full sun almost all day. Boaters can tie up on either side of the dock. There is a diving board for the gymnasts in the family. Plenty of room for chairs or laying out. The house is located in a subdivision with quick access to a gas/ convenience store. Restaurants and a strip mall with a Food Lion is just a few miles down the main road. Three bed rooms and a futon sofa ensures plenty of sleep area for this small cottage. one bedroom features a queen bed. the second bedroom has a full size bed. The third bedroom features two sets of bunk beds (one with a full size bed on the bottom). Sorry, but we dont have a TV, or a phone land line (we like the fact that lake Gaston is our get-a-way we can forget the bustle and distractions of the work week or the city). Trust us, you will not miss them at all. There is high speed internet and most cell phones have decent signal from the house and dock. There are two bathrooms, one with a stand alone shower and the other with a tub/shower. There is both drip and Keurig machines for coffee lovers.
PLEASE NOTE we have a septic system! please do not flush anything but human waste and toilet paper down the drains.
We are pet friendly! But please clean up after your pets.
There is plenty of parking so bring the whole family. Welcome to lake Gaston! Enjoy!
PLEASE NOTE we have a septic system! please do not flush anything but human waste and toilet paper down the drains.
We are pet friendly! But please clean up after your pets.
There is plenty of parking so bring the whole family. Welcome to lake Gaston! Enjoy!
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Map of Lake Gaston, NC
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Ratings and reviews
2.0 / 10.0
Great location, dirty house, laundry/garbage still in home when we arrived.
6.0 / 10.0
I saw the reviews stating there was cobwebs but I was not prepared for how many there actually was. We couldn’t even open the sliders to the porch or use the deck chairs because of how many cobwebs and how dirty they were. Rundown furniture on its last legs. Stairs to door and dock itself falling apart to the point I didn’t want to take my dog to the dock and risk his paws being damaged. The listing should have stated that there was owner food and belongings throughout the rental in drawers and cabinets. It’s their house of course, just should have been part of the info. Ok place I guess if you’re looking for a boat dock with a place to sleep, except I don’t own a boat. I will request a refund of my cleaning fee.
2.0 / 10.0
When I booked this property, it checked off all of our boxes. We wanted to be on the lake with a dock, we needed 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The pictures did let us know that the property was older and had not been updated which wasn't a concern for us. What the pictures didn't reveal was how dirty the house was on the inside and out. From the unsafe railing/stairs on the entrance way to the thick dust/dirt on the outdoor furniture to the refrigerator that was full of the home owner's food (opened and used food), the kitchen cabinet that we would hav stored our week's worth of groceries was filled with the home owner's food - opened food. We couldn't even find a knife for cutting - the disorder in the cabinet where we looked for cookware, cooking utensils, etc along with none of the needed items to cook a meal (and we were planning on cooking every meal while we would be there for a week) was astonishing. The pans that we did find in the disarray were unusable. Dirty dishes in the dishwasher, broken handle on the oven, panel missing at the bottom of the rusted out refrigerator. Then, the dog hair! Didn't want to sit down. Didn't want to walk on the filthy carpets. Didn't want to get in the beds with the mismatched and pilled sheets. Didn't want to open my suitcase to unpack in the bedroom closets filled with the homeowners mish mash of belongings from top to bottom.There was not one thing about this house that was guest ready. We were super disappointed in this property.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect little house for my family and my brother in law and his daughter. Perfect amount of space and beds, house was clean and open. Host was extremely responsive and considerate.
10.0 / 10.0
Quaint home with amazing views. I wish the weather had cooperated more…But we made it work. Great stay.
8.0 / 10.0
This was a very nice stay. There was a small issue about the cleaning, but it didn't affect our stay. Windows and cobwebs mostly. But a very nice place and very nice neighbors.
6.0 / 10.0
We were a family of 4 that met our friends for a weekend at the lake. The view is fantastic and the house inside was clean and neat. Overall we had a great time. I have to say that the landscaping could be neatened, the house and porch could use a powerwash and some of the planks should be replaced.
10.0 / 10.0
We absolutely loved our stay at Jeff’s place. We had three kids and two dogs and still had plenty of space. The location; nestled off in a quiet cove with a dock for our rental boat, and a diving board! It was exactly for what we were looking. Jeff was very accommodating to our needs and requests. Overall I would highly recommend this stay to anyone looking for a much needed getaway from the bustling 9-5 world.
6.0 / 10.0
The view from the dock looks out from the cove to the main lake. The four of us could sit comfortably on the Adirondack chairs on the dock. The porch was a great place to read or just sit to look out to the lake. The house is older and could use some updating. The kitchen was short on utensils (bring your own sharp knives, measuring cups and spoons).
6.0 / 10.0
Location is fantastic, neighbors are super nice. The property is aging however that’s not the issue. The property was dirty upon showing up and could use a deep clean. Cobwebs, old food, molded coffee and a stale smell.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location, wonderful views
10.0 / 10.0
Decided to look for a last minute quick get away, and found this wonderful property!
Beautiful location, private & wooded on one side, easy water access & great fishing dock.
The owner has really put time & effort into his home and it shows! Many extras & the camp is a lot nicer, open & super clean.
Enjoyed sitting on the porch watching the water & sunset and walking down to the dock with our golden retriever who walked into the water several times. Thanks so much Jeff, for your prompt communication & providing such lovely camp accomodations!
Definately will be back!
10.0 / 10.0
Overall experience was very good and easy
8.0 / 10.0
The house is as advertised. The view is amazing, trees, cove looking out onto the big lake. Perfect for morning coffee on the dock, boating, swimming and relaxing all day long. Finished with the sunset through the pines. Look forward to coming back again. Our dog had her boundaries with the tree lined lot.
10.0 / 10.0
We all loved the deep water for swimming and were able to easily dock our own boat. The kids fished half the night and the dog swam half the day. We enjoyed relaxing on the deep, shady porch which has a gorgeous view of the water.
8.0 / 10.0
The home was quaint and simple nothing fancy. Good location on the water. No wi-fi or televisions at all. So a good place to completely unplug.
10.0 / 10.0
Forth of July family trip
We had a blast here! Everyone in our family had their own space and the kids LOVED the diving board. We brought a boat so the dock was so convenient. The house is a perfect location on the lake. It is close to Washburn's marina and a short boat ride to the Point! Would definitely recommend this place!
6.0 / 10.0
Great fishing, not so great house.
The water is beautiful, fishing was great! The house and property are in need of attention and repairs. This rental would not be family friendly because of the owners unlocked liquor cabinet, unsafe walkway, unstable dock, persistent stale smoke smell, general unclean feeling, and lack of smoke alarms. I hope the owner will make the needed repairs to this home because the location is great.
10.0 / 10.0
Repeat renters
Great location, house serves its purpose as we spend most of the time on or in the water and on the dock. We have stayed here 4 times and Jeff has always been great to work with. A heating problem was solved by him very quickly on a trip in April. He was 3-4 hours away and came to the rescue so we didn’t freeze as the temperature was in the 20s at night. Big thanks to him and due to the heating problem we encountered for a short period of time he offered a refund for some of our total cost, followed through on his word, and was more generous than we expected. In fact, we didn’t really expect anything but heat and he obviously went above and beyond due to the inconvenience. I would rent from him anytime.
2.0 / 10.0
very dirty, dock needs repairs
this house was very dirty. i had to spend the first hour there cleaning. if we hadn't traveled so far to be there i would have just left. i told the owner and he said it was supposed to be clean and he gave me the cleaning fee back. there was beer or something sticky all over the floor, dog hair all over the furniture, food in the sink, hair all over the shower, the fridge was very dirty too and over all bad smell. i never really settled in there because of this. the dock could really use repairs.
8.0 / 10.0
30th Anniversary Vacation
My son and granddaughter ended up joining my husband and I on vacation. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 was because the outside landscaping and property could be neatened up some The Inside was perfect and clean. This property offered everything it said. We loved the outside porch and dock. We were only inside to eat and sleep. We brought kayaks and fishing poles and enjoyed every minute. We would rent again!!
8.0 / 10.0
Great Girls Getaway
We had a great time here. The property is right on the water and perfect for what we were looking to do (lounge on the dock and float in the water). All the neighbors are extremely friendly, and we had no issues! Just make sure to bring toilet paper! Would definitely recommend this place!
10.0 / 10.0
Great place!
Exactly what we needed in a vacation home! Loved everything about it!
6.0 / 10.0
Grimy Getaway with Unrealized Potential
Home is in a great location. Owner is easy to reach and agreed to a partial refund of our stay. Jeff stated that the cleaning people must have not returned before our stay. From the amount of dust, bugs, and cobwebs in the home, I think they haven’t been cleaning for some time! No one wants to start their vacation by washing toothpaste out of sinks or cleaning the evidence of previous tenants questionable toilet habits!
We did enjoy our time on the water and spent the majority of our trip outside. The dock (as noted in description)needs repair.
As for the home, I have little that is positive to say unfortunately. It was very dirty, needs repair and updates. We spent the first 1.5 hours of our vacation cleaning and sanitizing. Thankfully we didn’t need one of the bedrooms and just shut the door and didn’t bother. The home have we such a grossed out feeling I ran to the store for Lysol to spray everything before putting the linens (that we washed) on the bed. While out, I also picked up towels for us. There aren’t enough linens in the home.
The dishwasher was clogged and had standing water with bugs in it. The air conditioner freezes up and has to be shut off daily to allow to thaw. Landscaping is overgrown and untidy.
We made the best of it and had an enjoyable time, but wouldn’t return to this location unless some changes were made.
8.0 / 10.0
Would return
We had a great stay at this property. Everything was as advertised. A few things could use replacing (dining room chairs) but overall the amenities were great for what we needed.
8.0 / 10.0
Four Day Stay
The best thing about this property is the location and the dock on the lake. The view is beautiful and well worth the price. If you are worried about organization and cleanliness this might not be the best place for you... but overall a great trip and place to stay! Also, there is a diving board on the dock which was a wonderful surprise.
6.0 / 10.0
Location is perfection
Lake and yard are great. I think the home is a lot more spacious than it looks. We had a great time. But a good portion of first night cleaning. The dust was awful. There is a good 3 inches on the ceiling fan. Urine stains on one of the mattress. I sprayed microban on all the mattresses Refrigerator was dirty. Pull out couches were dirty.
6.0 / 10.0
So-So
Clothes left in drawer. No enough hangers. Had to air out to rid dog smell. Food left in frig -- not just condiments. Exposed wires in old floor socket. Slippery shower floor
Sheets provided did not fit mattress.
10.0 / 10.0
Getaway
Great location with amazing views. This place is a hidden treasure.
6.0 / 10.0
Had a great time. House needs some TLC.
Me, my wife and our two friends had a great time on the lake! Lots of fun kayaking and fishing. The house could use some work, needs some repairs and could use a thorough cleaning. There was lots of stuff in closets and there was still trash left from the previous tenants. Also some of the appliances were dirty and honestly could stand to be replaced but all in all we had a great time.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect spot
I e enjoyed it
8.0 / 10.0
Nice Stay
Was a nice stay for a short weekend with friends. Owners seemed very very friendly from the few interactions we had. One complaint: we checked in Christmas Day and the house (between the two bathrooms) had less than half a roll of toilet paper. Being Christmas, we couldn’t buy any until the next day. Would have brought some had I known that would be such an issue.
5.0 / 10.0
This is definitely a rustic cabin lake experience. As always the lake doesn’t disappoint and the views from the porch aim to please. There was some confusion on the correct code for the front door but the homeowner was able to connect with me and share the updated detail. Also it was great having a home that is ok with dogs.
8.0 / 10.0
Comfy getaway
Very comfortable getaway spot. Gorgeous sunsets from the porch and comfy beds.
10.0 / 10.0
Well relaxed
I'd love to stay again and let my family and friends know about it
10.0 / 10.0
Rustic cabin
This is definitely a rustic cabin lake experience. As always the lake doesn’t disappoint and the views from the porch aim to please.
There was some confusion on the correct code for the front door but the homeowner was able to connect with me and share the updated detail.
Also it was great having a home that is ok with dogs.
8.0 / 10.0
Decent house
Good location on the lake. The house was a little dirty with cob webs in the windows. Clothes where in the dressers so i had to to live out my suit case. No big deal. The dock is a little sketchy if your a bigger person from the loose boards. They could use some love. We made it work we had fun
2.0 / 10.0
Cleaning
the lake itself is beautiful of course. The property was NOT clean. The shower curtain has mold on it. The coffee pot still had coffee in it and mold growing as well. The pots and pans had to be washed before using them. They should tell you that you are not able to use the upper deck of the dock because it is falling apart and dangerous.
8.0 / 10.0
Very nice getaway beautiful view
Perfect for what I was looking for and enjoyed
10.0 / 10.0
A fun family getaway
Great location on the lake, perfect for our family.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Lake Gaston?
The average price for a rental in Lake Gaston is $660 per night. This rental is $158 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Great Location Lake Gaston Waterfront Cottage. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Great Location Lake Gaston Waterfront Cottage pet friendly?
Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Great Location Lake Gaston Waterfront Cottage?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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