This is the second time we stayed at this property the first time in June 2021 and June 2023 and both times it was great. Our children are spread out all over the country being in the military, so it is really hard to get everyone together at the same time. The house is wonderful and very comfortable, feels like home as soon as you walk in. It is right on the lake on a very quiet back cove for fishing, swimming and tying the rental boat up. The back deck is very relaxing to be able enjoy the water view especially in the early morning and evenings. It has a fenced side yard with a swing set the for the little one's and a fire pit for roasting marshmallows for their smores. It has plenty of life jackets in all sizes plus a canoe and three kayak's to paddle around the cove. It has all the cooking equipment for any meal. We plan to come back as soon as we can. When we think of going to the lake house this is where we think of.

This house was cozy and private. The only “issue” was that our pontoon is large and docking was difficult with the other pontoon already there. The owners were quick to answer questions and accommodating. We will definitely use this property again!

The house was clean and very well equipped from kitchen items to toiletries and a welcoming basket of goodies. We enjoyed the 2 living room spaces. The outdoor deck accommodated 6 adults easily which was great because that's where we spent a lot of time. It was easy to communicate with the hosts.

Gary and Denise were great host. The house was well stocked, comfortable, and plenty of games. We will definitely stay again .

This was our 3rd year and 3rd location at Lake Gaston celebrating our annual family vacation.Denise and Gary not only provided a comfortable and clean home but they also provided excellent communication throughout our booking process, pre arrival and departure. Everything was in working order, the kitchen was fully stocked with all appliances, plenty of dishes, pots and pans and utensils. The grill was used multiple times. We enjoyed the extra fridge and freezer as well. Both sitting areas with large screen TVs were an asset as well. The location was conveniently located near the public boat launch, as well the grocery store was within about a 10 minute drive. We look forward to the opportunity to return next year.

We had a very fun 1st annual lake vacation at Idle Zone! When we weren’t out on our boat, The three levels of bedrooms, the garage games, and the kayaks/canoe all gave us plenty to take advantage of to make for a delightful family vacation. We even found the yard with room for some outdoor games. The driveway, though narrow, was a loop that made maneuvering the boat and trailer in and out simple and the extremely close boat ramp is public and super well kept! The dock is on a very quiet and still (almost too still) cove. Tying up at the dock was not a problem but was not the most convenient either. As we were informed ahead of time, the pontoon boat occupies the boathouse. Once out we were able to find smooth water nearby for wakeboarding, skiing, and tubing. This made it easy to return to the dock for lunch, or equipment/ people change out or just to relax. The dock was great for this especially since the trees provided some very nice shade during the day. The house is very close to the water and has nice decks we used to eat and gather. We used the kitchen every night and were all able to eat together around the table! Very important to us. Overall I highly recommend Idle Zone for a fun family lake vacation! Thank you Gary and Denise!

Communication with Denise was easy and timely. Kitchen is stocked with everything anyone could possibly need. House is very cozy, sunroom nice and big for our crew. Beds comfy, linens and towels, clean and soft. Highly recommend this house. ENJOYED our week for sure.

If you are looking to be on the water, but away from the craziness, this is an ideal getaway. Vacations for us are more about the "Who" and less about the "where." This quiet little cove provided exactly what our family needed. House was nice, and very clean. We definitely had plenty of room , yet the kitchen/family room combo provided a great place to laugh and bond. Neighbors were very friendly. Gary and Denise are top quality folks and every interaction was positive. Book with confidence

We had a great week! Boating, tubing and jet skiing. The house is fully stocked with everything we needed. And a little extra now. I left my book and a Big frying pan. Oh well. Maybe next year I’ll go back and get it.

We had a great time! The house was clean and well stocked. The layout gave everyone plenty of space to relax.

Wonderful house along Lake Gaston. Lots of activities to do in or out of the water! Our boys 18 and 19 really enjoyed themselves. We would about came back here again!

Just enjoyed a vacation here with my family and in-laws. The house was exceptional - impeccably clean with plenty of space and great amenities. Our kids enjoyed the floating dock, kayaks, and canoe, as well as using the dock to launch fishing excursions. The cove was very quiet but allowed easy access to the larger lake. Denise and Gary were very friendly and communicative - they made us feel truly at home. I highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway at Lake Gaston!

Had a great stay here. Nice quiet location with a boat ramp a minute away. House was nice and clean with plenty of space for 2 families.

The property/ home was very well described in the listing. The house was clean and organized and well stocked with basics. We travel with two kiddos (5&7), parents and grandparents, and the house was very accommodating for all the family. I love love that the dining table was able to sit all 9 of us. Always something I look for in a house. The owners were also very easy to work with and communicate with! A great experience all around. Another successful vacation.

Overall very good rental with plenty of room for a group of guys in the area to fish One piece to note, all but one bedrooms are upstairs (stairs are very steep) so if you have older guests, keep that in mind. Would be nice if they put a hand rail on the front steps, my elderly dad struggled to get up the stairs.

Gary and Denise were quick in responses and easy to keep in contact with. Their listing was true to its word and had even more than we expected. A pleasure to rent

Denise and Gary were amazing hosts. The house was awesome with plenty of space to spread out. The kids room was super cute and plenty of room to run outside and play. Plenty of kitchen space to cook a full Thanksgiving dinner. The owners even left a Thanksgiving goodie tray. Highly recommend.

The property was clean , kitchen was well stocked. Clean linens and bath towella were provided with additional linens in the linen closet. The ownera provided laundry detergent and paper products for our use. Overall, there was plenty of room. There are two living spaces with televisions so that was perfext for our group. Also a fire pit outaide with firewood. There was a boat dock for us to tie off our boat. This property is in a cove so water is calm and peaceful. There is a beach nearby but we never ezplored that option because we were out on the lake. It was a wonderful weekend with our family in a very comfortable home. Made some great memories.

Interior was very clean and well stocked. The kitchen was a little small when you have four women who want to be the head chef. Exterior stairs leading to dock need some repair but were useable. We had three people in their upper 80's who use hand rails so steps near hand rails are important. Overall it was a good place to stay and convenient to a boat ramp.

This property was perfect for our 2 families. Everyone enjoyed the house and the lake.

Quiet and relaxing vacation, enjoyed by kids and adults alike! Our group of 3 families had enough space to spread out comfortably. The game garage was a lot of fun and the sun room is a great spot to hang out!

Thank you for a wonderful time at your beautiful home. We definitely enjoyed our time spent at Lake Gaston. We were completely satisfied with the home and all it provided us. Only thing we wish was a little better would be the dock location. Thanks again!!

The house is very pretty and layout is nice, however I think cleaner could do better in garage and down at dock or have a water hose down there where you can spray it off. Also not enough room for two or more boats. The owners of the property were great. Thanks

We (grandparents, daughters, son-in-law, and 3 grandkids) all had a great time at the lake house! There was lots of room for everyone. Loved having the 3 kayaks and canoe to use. The garage was turned into a “game room” for shuffleboard and ping pong which came in handy for a rainy Friday. There was a fire pit in the backyard and an extra refrigerator in the garage. The kitchen was well stocked.Denise was extremely quick in responding to all my questions. We needed this vacation after 2020!

We really enjoyed our stay and Gary and Denise were great to work with. We loved the house, only wished we had larger area at dock to swim in

Rental process straight forward and met expectations. It is nice older custom built home. Plenty of space for family of 12 on vacation.

We (grandparents, daughters, son-in-law, and 3 grandkids) all had a great time at the lake house! There was lots of room for everyone. Loved having the 3 kayaks and canoe to use😊. The garage was turned into a “game room” for shuffleboard and ping pong which came in handy for a rainy Friday. There was a fire pit in the backyard and an extra refrigerator in the garage. The kitchen was well stocked. Denise was extremely quick in responding to all my questions. We needed this vacation after 2020!

What a wonderful view of the lake. The house was well kept and very comfortable. They enjoyed using the canoe and kayaks and there was plenty of life preservers to use. The blue binder had good information on what to do. Thank you for a lovely time.

We came for a summer vacation/celebration of my daughter graduating high school. This house is beautiful. Lots of space for everyone. The lake is on a cove. I highly recommend this house for a nice family vacation. We will probably rent it again.

Outstanding, was able to get entire family, parents children and grand children together for the first time in five years, enjoyed the lake, the home and the togetherness and made lasting memories.

The home was comfortable, clean, well-furnished and had easy water access for a long weekend of boating and water sports.

house was spacious and very comfortable. Had everything we needed for a great stay. Dock and swimming area was a little disappointing, plastic chairs and table were dirty not comfortable to lounge in.