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Lakefront; Summer weeks are Sat or Sun checkin; 4bd-2ba; Sleeps 14; Pet friendly

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Exterior
Exterior
Aerial view of Six Pound Creek with house location marked in red.
Property grounds
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Macon, NC
  • Lake Gaston
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • John H. Kerr Reservoir
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Rosemont Vineyards
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Roanoke Rapids, NC (RZZ-Halifax County)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Beds

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

Common area 2

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront; Summer weeks are Sat or Sun checkin; 4bd-2ba; Sleeps 14; Pet friendly

Sun or Sat check-in for Summer weeks! Perfect lake escape for 2-3 families! 4 bedroom 2 bathroom cottage renovated in 2021 with 2 family rooms. SS kitchen appliances and new living room furniture and flooring upstairs and pool table downstairs. Large screened in porch with comfortable lounge seating and table/chairs for dining both inside and out. Working fireplace both upstairs and downstairs. Bed linens, blankets, pillows and bath towels provided. Propane grill with tank on lower patio. Large grassy lawn with gentle slope to waterfront. Spacious dock with deep water. Cleats/bumpers to tie up your boat or jet skis. No use of boat lift. Kayaks and paddleboard available for your use along with large water mat. Steep gravel driveway down to house. Located in popular Six Pound Creek- mile marker 15.5; close to main lake. Many restaurants within 15-20 minutes by boat or car.

Property manager

Erin Carter
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Max 2. Pets considered with nonrefundable fee.
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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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Macon

Located in Macon, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Colonial Theatre and Whittle's Mill Historic Site and Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Gaston and John H. Kerr Reservoir. Kayaking, waterskiing and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Macon, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Gaston - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • John H. Kerr Reservoir - 42 min drive - 29.4 km
  • Rosemont Vineyards - 45 min drive - 41.1 km
  • Kerr Lake Country Club - 46 min drive - 43.2 km
  • Occoneechee State Park - 62 min drive - 66.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Watersview Restaurant - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪The Pointe at Lake Gaston - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Shady Shack Grill & Flip Flops Bar - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪J B Jones Company and Bakery - ‬46 min drive
  • ‪Shady Shack Grill - ‬43 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront; Summer weeks are Sat or Sun checkin; 4bd-2ba; Sleeps 14; Pet friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Lakefront; Summer weeks are Sat or Sun checkin; 4bd-2ba; Sleeps 14; Pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront; Summer weeks are Sat or Sun checkin; 4bd-2ba; Sleeps 14; Pet friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront; Summer weeks are Sat or Sun checkin; 4bd-2ba; Sleeps 14; Pet friendly located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Gaston and within 25 miles (40 km) of John H. Kerr Reservoir and Goat Island. Rosemont Vineyards and La Crosse Town Park are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Leroy L.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

patricia g.

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

Cabiness family

When arriving it was dark. The stay was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

dan s.

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

Wonderful Stay

Loved this rental! Great location in the cove. Easy to bring in another boat. At least 8ft off the end of the dock. Enjoyed our time outside and inside on the big screened in porch!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Awesome stay!

We had a great weekend and the house was perfect for two families. We had everything we needed to relax and enjoy the lake. Erin and Sean were perfect hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia R.

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

Great vacation!

This was our first visit to Lake Gaston. The Golden Sunset Cottage was perfect for our vacation. The location was great being in the cove, set back in away from boat traffic and a nice spot for the kids to swim off the dock and fish. It was a short distance to the main part of the lake for boating. The house was perfect for our family group of 5 adults and 6 kids. The kitchen was well equipped for our needs. We all enjoyed the screened in porch and morning view of the lake. Communication with our hostess Erin was great! She was very responsive with any questions/concerns we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Sharon L.

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

OK

We had someone parked in our driveway and using the dock and equipment our next to last day. That was surprising, but they left when we went to the dock. I'm guessing it was the owner's kids or friends of the family. Excellent location on the lake. Great equipment available for lake activities. This is the type of house just for sleeping and then you spend your time outside. Which is exactly what some people are looking for. This is not a luxury house. There is 1 comfortable bed and the couches are better quality too. The others sink right to the box springs. The front door is difficult to open. You must take all trash to the dump or with you. That was shocking for the price. The house is average with poor insulation and low-quality paint that makes the walls sweat. You absolutely cannot WFH here. The wifi only works after midnight-about 5am. Streaming is available, but will not work due to poor wifi. There is not a DVD player so the TVs are only good at certain times, when the internet works. One wasn't even plugged in. There are board games and a pool table. Not our cup of tea and we won't be going back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shakiva R.

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

Awesome getaway for a family

My family and I spent Thanksgiving here and we really enjoyed our stay. The host got back to me quickly when I reached out to her on a minor issue. The view was amazing. The kitchen was fully stocked with plenty of pots and pans to prepare our meals. Cell service wasn’t the best but we didn’t mind because we kept ourselves busy playing pool and other games.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Farrah P., Raleigh, NC

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

Fun weekend for fishing

My teenage son and his friend had the best time fishing! Thank you so much for sharing your home with us! It was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

lindsay f.

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

Lovely cottage with beautiful views.

Comfortable cottage. well equipped. Host was easy to communicate with.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Stephanie W.

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

Relaxing and beautiful setting!

Beautiful home on Lake Gaston! The kitchen had everything you’d need and the home is nicely decorated and the beds were comfy. We didn’t get to use the outdoor games or equipment due to the weather but it was well stocked. The only down side was that the Internet connection was a bit weak, but fortunately we were only there for a short time. The host was very quick to respond and helpful with any questions we had. Would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Glenn J.

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

Nice lake house

Our dogs loved the floating mat at the boat house
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

Summer lake house

Awesome week! Kids loved it we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

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

Close to Paradise

We had an amazing week at Golden Sunset Cottage! The house was immaculate and roomy. Their screened porch (with a ceiling fan) gave us hours of comfortable reading, computer work and birdwatching. The beds were comfortable and the sheets soft. I have trouble doing stairs but these were designed perfectly with bannisters all the way along the steps. There were enough stairs for me to get to the lake and onto the dock. The lake was warm but refreshing and very clean. No leeches. The dogs we like kids and didn't want to get out of the water! We prepared all our meals but 2 in a well-equipped kitchen. One dinner we had out was at the Blue Jay Cafe, a bit pricey but work every penny. The food and service was on a par with what we've had in cosmopolitan areas. Thank you for a wonderful opportunity. We hope to see you again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

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

Peaceful

Beautiful property with a great lake location and plenty of water toys for us adults.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean K.

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

Great family vacation

We had a wonderful time on our family vacation. Communication with Shawn and Erin was very good. The driveway is a bit steep and had a few issues getting up it but overall our annual trip to Lake Gaston was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy P.

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

Family vacation

My family and I really enjoyed our stay. The house was perfect for our multi family vacation. The owners were very nice and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Golden Sunset

Erin and Shawn Carter (owners) made us feel very welcome from our first communication. The house is beautiful and very user friendly. It has all the amenities we needed and was amazing overall. I highly recommend this lake house to anyone looking for a Lake Gaston getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

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

Great Lake weekend

Had a great time at the lake, perfect spot to hang out with friends. Wifi/cell service isn’t great out there so make sure to put the address in the gps early on.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natascha W.

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

Mothers Day Getaway!

Wonderful memories with my favorite boys, and a beautiful view!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly I.

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

Four generations at Lake Gaston

Our extended family had a wonderful week at the lake. The fishing from the dock make our fishing folks very happy while others preferred swimming and paddle boarding. The screened porch was a favorite gathering area and the kitchen had everything we needed. Our only concern was the condition of the driveway, but we made it work. Thanks soooo much for sharing your lake house with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristi K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick getaway

We absolutely loved the location of the house. The cove was perfect for the kids to kayak and paddle board and also the perfect place for them to learn to water ski. The house was well stocked with everything we would need to cook all of our meals at the house. The only complaint was the cleanlinesss of the house. It looked like it hadn’t been cleaned upon our arrival. There were also many bugs on the bottom floor. The floors were dirty and it didn’t seem like the sheets had been washed after the previous visit. Besides the cleanliness we would def recommend this house and would absolutely rent it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

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

Repeat Visit

Enjoyed our stay at Lake Gaston. This was our second visit and we would definitely return. Communication with owner was great. Great set up for families. The cove swimming was the best! ❤️
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria G.

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

Great times

Great house with amazing water. Excellent communication with the owners. Driveway is a bit steep, not recommended if you are pulling a trailer. Plenty of space to park on the top of the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Carmen N., North Chesterfield, VA

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

Quiet, yet FUN!

The house is located in a quiet cove which was perfect for our large blended family. We enjoyed the kayaks and paddle board included in the rental. Our week at the lake was comfortable because the house was perfectly sized for our family of 11. The owners were very helpful and answered questions in a timely manner. We would definitely rent this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Audrey H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Scenic and quiet

We all 4 generations from 7-92 years of age and a young golden retriever all had a grand time. We loved the location being in deep water and the dock for the boat was great. The kids loved the dock jumping off and the floating blue mat to play on. The kids enjoyed the pool table too. The Wi-Fi for phones or tv was not great but that was expected. The gravel dirt road down to the house is a little bit challenging with ruts. The only thing that we could complain about was the cleanliness of the downstairs when we arrived and had to clean and vacuum quite a lot of spiders, bugs, pet hair and spiderwebs out till 1am but it’s really deep cleaned now. We washed all beds bedding too just to make sure no bugs, eggs or spiders were in them but one bed sheet set in queen bedroom downstairs was dirty anyway. Come to find out that night while cleaning that a window behind downstairs sofa was pushed out and completely open to the outside critters. Not sure how long it had been that way. We contacted the owners about 9pm the first night while cleaning and Mr Carter came out that night but we asked him to come over the next am about 10. He was very courteous and brought bug spray and had planned on cleaning with a helper but we had done it all the night before. He was very responsive and helpful. After the first night we all had a great time and would definitely love to go back. It was nearby to boat to restaurants and ice cream places. The sunset boating trips and the boating in general was wonderful. We launched our boat at the Eaton Ferry Marina. In Littleton the LG outfitters store and the coffee/deli across the street were really nice and yummy food too. The Food Lion is just down the street from those two places. All in all it was a fun, relaxing and enjoyable place to stay and the area was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Erin Carter

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We are a family of 5 with 2 beautiful Golden Retrievers! We have been coming to Lake Gaston for years and have loved watching our kids grow up with lake life! An opportunity arose in 2020 to purchase our neighbor’s home and we jumped at the chance! We have been renovating this home and are finally ready to share this wonderful lake life with you!

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