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Still Waters Refuge | Main Lake Luxury w/ Spectacular Sunset Views of Lake

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Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Beach
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 20490.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Bracey, VA
  • Lake Gaston
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Rosemont Vineyards
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • John H. Kerr Reservoir
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Roanoke Rapids, NC (RZZ-Halifax County)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Basement Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Basement Master

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Room

4 Single Bunk Beds

Main Floor Master

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Still Waters Refuge | Main Lake Luxury w/ Spectacular Sunset Views of Lake

Still. Waters. Refuge. These three words describe the lifestyle you'll enjoy while on vacation in a luxurious cottage on the lake. This craftsman-style home features BREATHTAKING SUNSETS on an expansive area of Lake Gaston! Windows galore greet you the moment you walk into the home reminding you of why you came. Bright & airy living spaces with vaulted ceilings and an open floor plan allow you to truly relax and decompress. Living spaces transition seamlessly into a fully stocked culinary kitchen with large center island, wine cooler, granite countertops and hickory hardwood floors! A casual breakfast bar seats 6 comfortably. Two additional tables (6 and 4) seat up to 10 more inside. More options are available with exterior seating for 10 more! TWO private master suites (1 on main and 1 in basement) with spacious rooms allow for intimate "getaway" time even when hosting large groups. Remaining sleeping areas have either Queen, Twin or Bunk beds with endless options for ensuring kids and adults have appropriate spaces. The walk-out basement is a perfect place to flop for kids young and old offering plenty to do for large groups even on rainy days! Enjoy a game of pool, TV in the living area, a game of cards or board games at a dedicated gaming table or just relax and watch the kids entertain themselves! THEN...there's the BOATHOUSE!!! Many guests spend their entire time at this fabulous dock reading, sun bathing, swimming, boating, eating and talking while the sun sets on another perfect day. This unique dock area is equipped with swinging chairs and cheerfully colored Adirondak chairs for comfortable casual setting to kick back, relax and soak in the sunsets! Want to deepen that tan? Grab a drink and head topside to the party deck. Feel like you need to get up and move around a bit? Not one to sit still? Why not set off on an adventure and explore nearby coves, islands and wildlife with the kayaks provided for your enjoyment! All this and more, is conveniently located close to Wal-Mart, Food Lion, gas stations, restaurants, marina, dog boarding and local winery. Just 5 minutes off of I-85 between Raleigh & Richmond.

Security Camera Disclosure:  We take your privacy very seriously.  However, this home is monitored by exterior security cameras in the following locations: 
Doorbell camera facing driveway (front door)
Front of House camera covering front yard & entrance
2 Side of house cameras covering sides of the house
Garage door camera covering driveway
AC Unit & Generator Camera
Back Deck & Grill Camera (lakeside)
Back Deck & stairs (lakeside)
Back Patio right side (lakeside)
Back Patio left side (lakeside)

Nearest Boat Launch (10 min): Holly Grove Marina, Bracey, VA 
Nearest Grocery: Dollar General Store, Bracey, VA (5 min)  or  Food Lion & Walmart, South Hill, VA (15 min) 

Property manager

Les and Bonnie Burleson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Bracey

Located in Bracey, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Virginia S. Evans Doll Museum 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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Bracey, VA

What's nearby

  • Lake Gaston - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Rosemont Vineyards - 14 min drive - 10.7 km
  • John H. Kerr Reservoir - 30 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Kerr Lake Country Club - 35 min drive - 41.9 km
  • Occoneechee State Park - 49 min drive - 49.6 km

Getting around

  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carolina BBQ & Chicken - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shady Shack Grill & Flip Flops Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪El Huasteco - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Huddle House - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Still Waters Refuge | Main Lake Luxury w/ Spectacular Sunset Views of Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Still Waters Refuge | Main Lake Luxury w/ Spectacular Sunset Views of Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Still Waters Refuge | Main Lake Luxury w/ Spectacular Sunset Views of Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Still Waters Refuge | Main Lake Luxury w/ Spectacular Sunset Views of Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Gaston and within 12 miles (20 km) of Rosemont Vineyards and La Crosse Town Park. La Crosse Caboose Park is 10.1 mi (16.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha W.

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

Beautiful home, beautiful views

Well stocked, plenty of room for the whole family. Nice outdoor space, large kitchen & gathering areas. We will be adding this home to the list to revisit every year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Great Property Manager Les

Beautiful, large property. Well kept. Bracey is a pretty sparse town. If you like lake activities, great place with amazing boat dock. We really enjoyed being there and the property manager Les was always there to help when we had a question or small issue.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

robert j.

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

Excellent Choice

Fabulous stay over a long weekend. Plenty of room for everyone and very nicely appointed. The kitchen was very well stocked for all our needs. The boat house was fabulous and access to the float toys Kayaks, stand up paddle boards, and float mats were a welcome. Very responsive when we had questions or when we needed maintenance work. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

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

Great week!

It’s 2020, what could possibly go right?!? Still Waters Retreat! Huge house allowed for plenty of social distancing! From the kitchen to the dock this house was stocked. Everyone had a great week in a year where not much has gone right. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
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8/10 Good

Danielle Rehman

The house is great overall.

The house is great overall. Very clean, beds were comfortable,kitchen was stocked with all you need and more. We have been renting for years and this was a top pick. Like I mentioned above, garbage should not be a concern for the guest. The sewage smell outback should be addressed, there is a problem there. The dock could use a good cleaning. It clearly was not done all summer. Lack of communication is an issue. Majority of my emails went unanswered. The team member that came to bring us garbage pails was a very pleasant gentleman.
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10/10 Excellent

Annette Langdon

Each time our group of 18 takes a family vacation, we say it is the best one.

Each time our group of 18 takes a family vacation, we say it is the best one. So….THIS WAS THE BEST ONE! It was easy to relax, have fun together, and make great memories! Still Waters Refuge was the perfect place, and I am glad I chose it for our fifth family vacation spot! All team members that we needed to communicate with were extremely courteous and helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Joy B.

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

Fun time in Bracey

All went well. Everyone in our group was satisfied.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Fowler

Still Water Refuge is a great house! We loved the location, as it wasn’t in such a busy area.

Still Water Refuge is a great house! We loved the location, as it wasn’t in such a busy area. The house is beautiful and had anything we could have possibly needed to make our stay comfortable! There was plenty of room for our large family to gather, but also have separate space. The sunset views are simply gorgeous! Les was so great at answering all of our questions and assisting us in any way he could. Ryan was a life saver. He came on a Sunday to get rid of a mayfly swarm on the dock. He stayed for several hours to get it all taken care of. He was so kind and helpful!

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Perfect Lake Getaway

We had an amazing week at Still Water Refuge! The house was so clean, beautiful and well equipped. Everything we needed for cooking, relaxing and enjoying the lake was available to us. Les was very responsive and helped us with any questions we had throughout the week. We encountered a mayfly swarm on our first full day, Sunday. They were literally covering the dock. Apparently this happens at random. Although it was Sunday, Les took care of the problem right away. He sent Ryan, from Lake Gaston Vacation Rentals, to take care of the swarm. Ryan worked for several hours to take care of this. He was amazing. Outstanding customer service from Les, Ryan and the team.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gina K., Hampton

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

4th of July family vacation

The house is perfect. Plenty of seating for everyone to be comfortable, and more than enough dinner and cookware for our party of 18. The boathouse was our favorite place to be. Everything was clean and organized. We took advantage of the kayaks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt J.

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

Awesome

Great time great house in a great spot on the lake!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Chris Utley

Would definitely rent again in the future, house was the perfect size and exceeded our expectations.

Would definitely rent again in the future, house was the perfect size and exceeded our expectations. Team member were very helpful and eager to help out in any way possible

10/10 Excellent

Chris U.

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

Stillwater Refuge

Had a blast, lovely view, beautiful house and nice and peaceful! Would definitely rent again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

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

Beautiful and great for a large family of various ages

Our family had a great time on the lake. There was plenty of room for kids and adults. Lots of helpful kitchen items. Plenty of amenities. Would definitely go again! FYI the listing does not show the 6th "bedroom." It is a small room with a full bed and a bunk bed (no closet).
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen Terracina

We had a great time.

We had a great time. Your team members were all very kind on the phone. When I booked, I reached out immediately to connect about payment. I got no response for days, then vague responses about what was going on, and didn’t end up paying and finalizing until the night before we were to leave. This was extremely stressful. Communication during this time was not good.

10/10 Excellent

Pete M.

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

5 Star Property!

Great house, super clean, awesome dock bar, we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Forrest R.

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

Excellent Vacation Spot

We had a group that spent a weekend there. Great setting, large comfortable house, and the boathouse/tiki bar is outstanding! Fairly easy to pick up supplies you need or may have forgotten. Just a few minutes off I-85
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Les and Bonnie Burleson

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Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests