Waterfront home for you and your furry friends.
Cottage in Lake Gaston, NC
6 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
Cottage on Lake Gaston with shallow water for wading, boathouse, and kayaks, floats, paddleboards & small canoe readily available. A pool and playground are available for guests 1-2 miles away.
Although the house is older, the kitchen was remodeled in 2021,bathroom updated in 2023, upstairs freshly painted, powder room redecorated in 2024, and carpets, draperies, etc. added very recently. You'll enjoy a large, covered porch with water view, new TV's in both family room and owner bedroom, and family board games added for the occasional rainy days. We also offer corn hole, for family fun.
The home is situated on a heavily wooded lot ,so a hardpack walkway to the water has been added for comfort.
Child gates are installed at top of spiral stairs, and home sanitized according to CDC suggestions.
A book of nearby attractions, restaurants, and safety suggestions is available.
Although the house is older, the kitchen was remodeled in 2021,bathroom updated in 2023, upstairs freshly painted, powder room redecorated in 2024, and carpets, draperies, etc. added very recently. You'll enjoy a large, covered porch with water view, new TV's in both family room and owner bedroom, and family board games added for the occasional rainy days. We also offer corn hole, for family fun.
The home is situated on a heavily wooded lot ,so a hardpack walkway to the water has been added for comfort.
Child gates are installed at top of spiral stairs, and home sanitized according to CDC suggestions.
A book of nearby attractions, restaurants, and safety suggestions is available.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Lake Gaston, NC
$$$$
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
This cottage is magical. The perfect blend of a country cottage with all the modern conveniences in a great location. The entire cottage was spotless. Crisp sheets and bath towels were provided. The kitchen had everything we needed and more. There is a gravel walk down to the pier where we loved floating in the water and watching the sunrise each day. Check in and check out was well explained and all questions were answered. Close to Food lion for any items we needed. Loved our time staying here on the lake.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful property lovely lake.
10.0 / 10.0
Host (Pat) responded timely when we had questions & seemed genuinely interested in helping us make the most of our vacation. The house is located in a quiet neighborhood and it was clean upon arrival. The linens were fresh & looked fairly new. (We’ve stayed at other homes in past where that was not the case). It was nice not having to pack bedding & towels nor wash linens when we left. The house is small with only one full bath (downstairs) but it worked fine for us this trip. Seniors & those with small children or handicaps should note that all bedrooms are located downstairs & a narrow spiral staircase is the only back exit from the upper deck. Again this wasn’t problematic for us but it could be for others. We loved floating at the dock and the host supplied plenty of lake toys for us to enjoy. The covered dock was not wide enough for our small boat to enter but there was enough space on pier right beside it to dock our boat on water during our stay. Also, loading was easy since the boat ramp is located just a few yards away. We enjoyed spending time on the back covered deck & on the swing at the dock. We are already looking forward to our next visit! Thanks again Pat!
10.0 / 10.0
We greatly enjoyed this home! It was perfect for our family and two dogs. Everything was clean, and the location was close to the shops etc. we’d love to stay again!
10.0 / 10.0
Once again, had a wonderful time staying at Pat’s place. We love so many things about the property, including the easy and quick walk down to the water / dock area, use of kayaks and water toys, convenient neighborhood boat ramp literally yards from the house, huge outdoor deck right off living area with view of lake, and super comfortable and clean living area inside that includes a fantastic AC system that keeps up with the Summer Gaston temps. Thank you for your hospitality, Pat - you’re a wonderful host and we appreciate you !!
10.0 / 10.0
Walk right into water, no mucky bottom, & deep in middle of cove. Easy to launch provided floats, kayaks, & SUPs. Waterfront yard is grassy & flat w/ several shady areas throughout the day to get out of sun. House is clean & comfortable - bed & LR furniture as comfy as my own. Although large deck is unscreened, no issues w/ mosquitoes/bugs. Nice & quiet neighborhood.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a wonderful stay. The home is clean and very well stocked with every thing you need, inside and out. Lots of towels, beds clean and made. Kayaks, paddle boards, life jackets also. Being able to bring our furry friends is a wonderful plus! We brought our boat and the launch is very close. This is our second time visiting and hope to get back soon!
10.0 / 10.0
The house was the cleanest I’ve ever seen as a rental and had everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay. Having use of the paddle boards, kayaks and floats was awesome. The owners were very nice and easy to communicate with. I highly recommend this property!
10.0 / 10.0
Always love staying here. We have now stayed 6 times. Highly recommend for a relaxing waterfront stay on lake Gaston.
10.0 / 10.0
This is such a a great place to get "away from it all"! There are fun floats available, and paddleboards and kayaks if you're more adventurous. The house itself is nestled in some trees right on the lake. The screened porch is perfect for morning coffee, and there is a nice gravel path down to the water. You can walk right into the water from the shoreline. We spent the majority of our time in the water. We brought our 1-year old dog and she got to swim for the first time! There is plenty of kitchen stuff available, and the interior is clean and comfy. Not to mention how kind and gracious the host is!! Thanks so much, Pat! We definitely hope to return! #lakelife
10.0 / 10.0
Great place to stay!
10.0 / 10.0
We've rented this home for several years as it's perfect for our family. House is located in a quiet cove and is always clean and comfortable. Pat is the best host we've ever worked with which makes our stay even better! Our older children loved the new paddle boards and we all enjoyed the new couches. We always enjoy fishing from the kayaks. This year we caught a few bass, bream and shell crackers, The big catch of the week were 3 catfish over 30 inches each on light tackle while kayaking. Each one put up a good fight but we were able to land them after a long battle! When not fishing or kayaking or paddle boarding we love relaxing by the water's edge with our family and enjoying the beautiful views. Thank you Pat for another wonderful vacation!
10.0 / 10.0
Clean property, prompt host and amazing location. Weather was little uncooperative, we will making next trip for sure when outside is warm enough.
10.0 / 10.0
Loved the location and the beautiful dock. Had a relaxing Thanksgiving break. Hosts were super responsive. We hope to stay there again!
10.0 / 10.0
This is our second stay at this property and we just love it! The house is clean, the bed is comfortable, and the kitchen is well stocked. The grocery store is a short drive and a bakery is just down the street. We brought our dogs and we were allowed to put our boat under cover at the dock which is so convenient. The boat ramp is within walking distance. The fishing is unbelievable and as long as we fish Lake Gaston we will stay at this property. Thank you, Pat, for your hospitality.
10.0 / 10.0
Quiet and peaceful location on lake is great. Boat ramp two doors down couldn't ask for anything better, dog and I enjoyed the walks. I come to the lake twice a year this place is perfect....
10.0 / 10.0
Unique waterfront home with easy access to amenities and local conveniences. Great paddling in the surrounding coves. We’ll be back!
10.0 / 10.0
We always look forward to staying at this comfortable home located on a quiet cove close to the Food Lion. There's a nice grassy spot with shade or sun by the water's edge where the kayaks can be easily launched. We caught several bream, catfish, and small bass from the kayaks and dock. The view is beautiful! The back porch is nice for meals, reading and relaxing and the home has everything we need. Thank you Pat for another wonderful vacation and for being a great host!
10.0 / 10.0
We stayed at this location for 11 days, and rented a pontoon boat to enjoy the lake. Our 2 dogs joined us and had a blast at the water front beach.
The house is older but very clean and well equipped.
The location is perfect as you are minutes away from the main lake, and close to waterfront restaurants. We had a beautiful 12 days enjoying the outside location. Communication with the owner(Pat) was fast and great. Thank you for our family to make another set of great memories
10.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed a nice relaxing getaway at "Away From It All". The cottage was very comfortable and in a good location. Unfortunately, our family could not make it due to a family emergency. So we had to leave a day early. Our communication with the owner was very "on spot". Pat was very helpful before, during, and after our stay! She answered many questions that we had and made our stay that much better! Thanks for the goodie basket! It was very much appreciated! Would highly recommend this cottage!
10.0 / 10.0
We had a wonderful time under the pines at Lake Gaston. Beautifully hidden from the lake, but great views from the dock. The pool and community access point was a bonus. The owner very welcoming and communicates well. The house had everything we needed and more kitchen supplies, games, kayaks etc. House is exactly as described and well worth the visit. Would recommend and can't wait to stay again!
10.0 / 10.0
The house was wonderful. We enjoyed our stay. The waterfront was perfect for the dogs. They could jump off the dock and walk up to shore. I wish the water was deeper. This would be perfect for families with small children as the water is shallow for wading. Nice quiet community.
10.0 / 10.0
My kids and I truly enjoyed our stay! There was plenty of space for us and our dog, and the house was set up to feel like a home. It was easy to cook most of our meals in the kitchen, which I appreciated. We enjoyed movie nights, game nights, and puzzles in the evenings.
During the day, there were many adventures to be had! The dock was a peaceful place to relax, read, and observe the surrounding nature. It was so fun to explore the lake via the kayaks. The neighborhood had a fun lake access point for swimming!
The hosts were welcoming, communicative, and went above and beyond to accommodate us. We look forward to our next visit!
10.0 / 10.0
Kayaking on the lake, dining and grilling on the large covered porch, quiet protected cove, community amenities, and close to food shopping, a bakery (Jenny Cakes on the Lake) and even a few restaurants are just a few reasons why we love this place.
10.0 / 10.0
House- Spacious, Clean, Comfortable beds and couches, well equipped kitchen with paper products, cooking utensils/pots/pans. Enjoyed eating out back on the deck many times and listening to the birds and boats humming in the background.
Hosts- highly responsive and so friendly. Provided a welcome basket which was so appreciated, and such a nice touch upon arrival.
'Extras'- we enjoyed kayaking, going to the community pool and securing our pontoon boat to the pier for potty breaks. Food lion was just a couple of minutes down the road.
My daughter loved swimming in this area because she could swim yet it was shallow enough for her to stand also.
This is our new Lake Gaston home away from home, absolutely loved our stay!
10.0 / 10.0
My stay was great! The house has a very cozy atmosphere. I basically lived on the back deck. I had morning coffee there with a book, worked there (wifi was fine),and put together a jigsaw puzzle. The wooded property and lake breeze made it a perfect spot to hang. The house itself has everything that you need. I was given the wrong code for the lock box and thought it was going to be the start of a bad situation, but I was able to contact the owner who immediately offered the correct information. If I lived a bit closer to this property I would definitely consider a yearly retreat!
10.0 / 10.0
We've stayed at this home many times and it's always wonderful! It's very comfortable and has everything you need. We enjoy meals on the back porch and relaxing by the water's edge. Since we spend a lot of time kayaking and fishing we appreciate the ease of launching the kayaks. Caught several catfish, white perch and few striped bass. Pat is a great host and very accommodating. We'll be back in September!
10.0 / 10.0
Works perfect for quick access to main lake, boat ramp 50 yards away can't beat that. House is a nice size, everything worked, had a great stay!
10.0 / 10.0
We visited Lake Gaston for the week to fish. The accommodations were superb with a community boat ramp about a tenth of a mile from the house. The boat dock was tucked away in a quiet cove with the ability to tie our boat undercover and there was ample room to park our trailer at the house. The cove did not disappoint as we caught many fish there. The area was quiet and we were able to watch the sun rise from the porch where we had our meals. The house was very clean and cozy. The bed was comfortable, the shower was hot, and the kitchen was easy to cook in. The grocery store was a five minute drive as was the restaurant where we had lunch and the bakery was a two minute drive. Everything was so convenient. The host was responsive and a pleasure to work with. We will definitely return to Away From It All.
10.0 / 10.0
This property was exactly what we needed for a relaxing and peaceful getaway. Very clean, comfortable, and the perfect location. We loved the private dock and the ability to swim, enjoy the lake right there on the property. we had a fantastic time and hope to visit again in the future! Thank you!!
10.0 / 10.0
Felt at home as soon as we opened the door.
10.0 / 10.0
Great view of the lake. Older home but clean and comfortable.
10.0 / 10.0
It’s a smaller house but for our family (4 adults and 1 5 year old) it was perfect. The communication with Pat was easy and quick.
The fact that it is on a cove with a great view and a culdesac allowed for the quite holiday we were looking for.
10.0 / 10.0
We love staying at “Away From It All”! This is the second time we’ve stayed here and we can’t wait to come back again next year! It’s the best location in the Wildwood subdivision. It’s comfy & cozy & perfect for our family! We highly recommend renting this location. Pat is wonderful and communication was easy.
10.0 / 10.0
October is a perfect time to enjoy changes of the seasons. Purety of the air, absolute quietness, take you away from every day hurdles.
The house and location is a perfect get away.
I thank the owners for paying attention to every detail to comfort their guests.
5.0 / 10.0
The Wildwood point home was wonderful. Right on the water in a quiet cove, with a beautiful dock for our boat. The home was very well equipped. So many nice homey touches. My favorite place was the beautiful back porch. The boat ramp was only two homes down from the house. Being able to bring our fur baby was a big plus. We will be back!
8.0 / 10.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Lake Gaston. Boat dock was nice for my son's boat and community ramp near by was very handy. Very pretty place and we all had a nice time. Hosts of the property were very responsive and the property was perfect for our family.
5.0 / 10.0
Great location, adorable house, big enough for the kids to join us, but not too big for just the two of us. We are repeat customers because we love this place so much. 😌
10.0 / 10.0
This was the second time we stayed here and it was perfect again! Beautiful, quiet spot on the lake and the kids were able to walk right into the water. We also loved swimming in the community pool. The house was very clean and the owner was very responsive and helpful. We definitely plan on coming back!
10.0 / 10.0
This is my second year staying at Pats place. I can’t say enough about how wonderful Pat is to deal with. I have been coming to the lake for more than 10 years and she is the most gracious host, most accommodating that I have ever dealt with. This is the perfect Lakehouse for me. You have everything you need. The kitchen is well stocked and the living room is comfy and cozy. Can’t wait to come back in the winter and use that woodstove! I absolutely love the deck for meals and just listening to nature! The most beautiful sunrises I have ever seen have been experienced down at the dock overlooking the lake. If you are not a morning person, you have to be a morning person at least once during your stay to experience the beauty of a sunrise over the lake . Neighbors are very friendly as well and you are so close to the Food Lion for groceries! Another fantastic week!!
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Lake Gaston?
The average price for a rental in Lake Gaston is $410 per night. This rental is $239 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Waterfront home for you and your furry friends.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Waterfront home for you and your furry friends.. Enjoy the water!
Is Waterfront home for you and your furry friends. 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 Waterfront home for you and your furry friends.?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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