Our family had a great week in this clean, well-stocked home in a beautiful, peaceful cove on Lake Gaston. Highly recommend and look forward to visiting again!

Great layout, well equip kitchen, boat house, outside chairs. We found some dishes & cookware that were dirty. Oven light out. Carpets were not vacuumed. Some updates needed. Promised we could take occupancy early, key pad on timer didn’t let us in until after 4. Some of the toilets need repairs. But overall we had a good stay.

We took our family of 3 generations here for the kid's (age 10 & 12) Spring Break 2023, the first full week of April. My Father-in-law is 80 and was able to manage the house easily; though, the stairs to the water are no joke, even for the fit folks. Stick to the stairs, as the yard way down presents odd footing. It felt as if we went to a family member's home, everything we needed in the kitchen and bedrooms was already there. The gas grill fired up easily and we enjoyed grilling multiple times. The fire pit and complimentary Smore's kit was an overwhelming success; we did have to grab firewood at the nearby Food Lion. All the tools for managing the fire and toasting the marshmallows were there too. The kids and adults loved the available life jackets, kayaks, stand-up paddle board, and the paddle boat. The cove is nicely off the main lake which minimized the impact of the wind. We were fortunate to get the sun most days, temps low 80s and the water was chilly but kind at 60°ish. We had two fishermen in our group that spent nearly every opportunity casting lines off the dock. We visited Stonehouse Timber Lodge for live minnows that proved very worth the trip. We had success with artificial baits, just not as much. We caught more than a dozen bass with the biggest 3 ' 11 oz, several catfish with the biggest nearly 5 pounds, and a ton of Crappie at a pound or better. A wonderful trip no doubt, and if you have a chance, get doughnuts from Jenny Cakes just around the corner.

Seriously, the views from each room are just terrific! It's seems a quiet little cove when you're standing on the dock with a fishing pole, but up in the house you know you're part of the main lake and you can see across to the other side. Sunrises are fantastic! The house matched up perfectly (plus some) to the listing with maybe a few great surprises thrown in... (We were here for Thanksgiving and there were Christmas decorations up... SO thoughtful and lovely!) And if you like to cook- the kitchen is ready for you! Extremely well stocked with more than just "the basics". Owners were super-friendly and helpful, responded right away to answer a question we had... Overall, a great experience, a really comfortable stay, and a wonderful vacation... with GORGEOUS sunrises!!

The house was perfect for a long weekend with a group of friends. Lots of seating areas, plenty of beds, and beautiful location on the lake.

Our family enjoyed staying at Cardinal Cove. The deck, water floats, kayaks and paddle board provided for most of our outdoor time. The water was shallow enough for my 5 year old grandchildren to comfortably play. (There were tiny worm-like leaches that stuck to our feet, but that is lake life.) The house is well insulated so noise from other floors was not highly noticeable and the layout & space was enough to accommodate my family and friends. There were also 3 fold-out tables that were nice to have for setting up extra eating spaces and a place to put together a puzzle or play games. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and were well-pleased with the property and all it provided.

Amazing stay at Cardinal Cove! The property is everything in the listing and more. Plenty of space for people to spread out and more than enough water toys and games to keep everyone happy. Super clean, kitchen is well stocked. Quiet street and cove. Couldn't ask for a better stay.

Awesome location! Tucked away but not in the middle of nowhere. Accommodating. Lots of kitchen utensils etc since we did all of our meals at the house. Wonderful little dock. Pet friendly! We haven’t had a family vacation since I was a kid so having the family from different states meet up together and enjoy each other’s company was just a true blessing. Thank you for having us and I’d love to return back to this location for another family vacation. My family is already discussing it as a yearly thing.

We enjoyed the quaintness of the property and its location. All the non motorized water crafts available were great and we all enjoyed our stay!

Everything was seamless and super easy. Mendy responded very quickly and was available for us at all times if needed. The house was so relaxing and the views from the house and deck were beautiful. The house was nicely updated and had everything we needed and more. Very clean. Loved the access to the water toys, which made the experience that much more amazing! Definitely recommend and would go back in a heartbeat.

The owner of this property quickly responds and is very accommodating. The home is close to the town of Littleton. Plenty of room for the family to spread out from the indoor spaces to the outdoor screened in porch and dock. Loved the water toys (paddle boards, kayak, noodles, floats, paddleboat). Nature at its best with the birds, squirrels, egrets, turtles and bats. The firepit is an added bonus and if I'd brought my dog the fenced area would have been perfect. We loved every minute of our family reunion.

We loved our stay at Cardinal Cove! We found it very clean and exactly as advertised. It’s located in a quiet cove with beautiful morning views. It is well stocked and has plenty of space to spread out if you have different generations or families. We would totally come back. Thank you for great memories made!

This house worked perfectly for our family of ten. We spent our days on the dock and in the water in this peaceful cove. The kayaks, paddle board, and paddle boat provided hours of fun! We’d love to come back again!

This property was everything we wanted, needed and hoped it to be. We were sold on the location and the availability of kayaks and the paddle board! We all enjoyed using them, and the cove location made it great to enjoy the water sports since it was protected and out of the wind. The kitchen had more pots and pans and dishes that you could possibly use. In fact, I am on a mission to find the everyday bowls and plates that were in the kitchen. We spent all of our time on the dock, in the water or at the firepit, so we really didn't miss the tv that much I guess. :) We would stay there again! We also were very close to the Pontoon Boat rental location, and we enjoyed fabulous weather on the lake and were able to load our food, etc. on to the boat from the dock without dragging everything to the marina. Beware the steps, so if you have accessibility issues, the stairs could be an issue. The only downside for us was that we do not have AppleTV or Chromecast accounts, so we missed watching Sunday night and Monday night football (or we just didn't know how to use them). There was plenty to do otherwise, so I hate to even mention that. The owner's were very responsive to our questions in trying to help use get it to work. I gave our stay 5* because it was truly a great getaway. Thanks so much for a great spot!

This property was everything we wanted, needed and hoped it to be. We were sold on the location and the availability of kayaks and the paddle board! We all enjoyed using them, and the cove location made it great to enjoy the water sports since it was protected and out of the wind. The kitchen had more pots and pans and dishes that you could possibly use. In fact, I am on a mission to find the everyday bowls and plates that were in the kitchen. We spent all of our time on the dock, in the water or at the firepit, so we really didn't miss the tv that much I guess. :) We would stay there again! We also were very close to the Pontoon Boat rental location, and we enjoyed fabulous weather on the lake and were able to load our food, etc. on to the boat from the dock without dragging everything to the marina. Beware the steps, so if you have accessibility issues, the stairs could be an issue. The only downside for us was that we do not have AppleTV or Chromecast accounts, so we missed watching Sunday night and Monday night football (or we just didn't know how to use them). There was plenty to do otherwise, so I hate to even mention that. The owner's were very responsive to our questions in trying to help use get it to work. I gave our stay 5* because it was truly a great getaway. Thanks so much for a great spot!

House was amazing, loved the multiple porches, couch on the dock, fire pits, great kitchen and so much more. Can't wait to hopefully come back!

Home was perfect for my Family and friends. The home had everything we needed, space was perfect for adults and kids. The view was just amazing. My husband fished the entire time and all ages were happy to be there and enjoyed their time. Plan on returning

Home was perfect for myFamily and friends. The home had everything we needed, space was perfect for adults and kids. The view was just amazing. My husband fished the entire time and all ages were happy to be there and enjoyed their time. Plan on returning

We had a great time at Cardinal Cove. The property owners did a fantastic job communicating the amenities and any supplemental items we needed to bring. The house’s 5 bedrooms were great. We were able to have the kids sleep upstairs, my husband and I were on the main floor and my in-laws were able to relax in a basement bedroom.We had a blast fishing and kayaking. The dock is great and the owners have upgraded the seating from the pictures.

We had a great time at Cardinal Cove. The property owners did a fantastic job communicating the amenities and any supplemental items we needed to bring. The house’s 5 bedrooms were great. We were able to have the kids sleep upstairs, my husband and I were on the main floor and my in-laws were able to relax in a basement bedroom. We had a blast fishing and kayaking. The dock is great and the owners have upgraded the seating from the pictures.

Great communication with owner - prompt responses!

Great property that is located well and fully stocked.

House was very clean, beautifully decorated and has a wonderful view of the lake! It is situated in a private cove which was perfect for letting the kids kayak and paddleboard. We loved watching the birds on the back deck. The games and fooseball/air hockey table kept the kids entertained on the rainy day. Grocery store and pizza place are just a few mins away. We had a wonderful visit and would love to come back another time!!