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Beautiful Waterfront Retreat w/3 Living spaces w/3 full Kitchens & a sandy beach

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Lush tiered yard for playing games while over looking Jimmy's Creek
Boathouse & Beach at night
Sunrise from the Boat House
Enjoy cool nights and fun conversations at the fire pit overlooking the Lake
View of House from private beach

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 32

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Henrico, NC
  • Lake Gaston
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Roanoke Canal Museum and Trail
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • John H. Kerr Reservoir
    ‪68 min drive‬
  • Roanoke Rapids, NC (RZZ-Halifax County)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 32)

Bikini Bottom BR#1

1 Queen Bed

Bikini Bottom BR#2

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Bikini Top BR#1

1 Queen Bed

Bikini Top BR#2

+1
1 Queen Bed, 3 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Main House BR#2

1 Queen Bed

Main House BR #1

1 Queen Bed

Main House BR #3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Main House BR #4

2 Single Bunk Beds

5 bathrooms

Bikini Bottom BA#1

Toilet · Shower only

Bikini Top BA#1

Toilet · Shower only

Main House BA#1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Main House BA#2

Toilet · Shower only

Main House BA#3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Beautiful Waterfront Retreat w/3 Living spaces w/3 full Kitchens & a sandy beach

This is an amazing one of a kind lake front property with three separate living units on the same property AS WELL AS a boat house & large PRIVATE BEACH! Perfect for Weddings, Family Reunions or Multi-Family Vacations!

The main house, The Mainstay, boasts incredible lake views from inside as well as from the expansive back deck. The gated deck is ideal if young children are in your party. The Mainstay sleeps 15 across three levels with 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths and a laundry room.. The downstairs play area has a full size foosball table.

The detached cottage has two separate units affectionately known as Bikini Top & Bikini Bottom.

Bikini Bottom is handicap accessible, sleeps 8 in two bedrooms, full kitchen, has a laundry room as well as a soothing view of the lake from the screened in porch.

Bikini Top sleeps 9 in two bedrooms, full kitchen, and has a fun view of the lake from the private upper deck.

There is a boat house and an expansive private beach equipped with beach chairs and an umbrella several screened in porches, fire pit area and so much more. Included in the rental is a paddle board and kayaks. Enjoy cooking outside on propane grill availabe as well.

There is parking for boats on either side of the boat house. PLEASE NOTE: Slips and lifts are not available for use with rentals.

We hope you enjoy your stay and make a million wonderful memories while staying at our home. If you are in search of an amazing retreat where you and your family/friends can come stay together (and apart in your own unit)...it doesn't get any better than this! If you're looking for a place to whoop it up and party...our retreat is not for you. Our neighborhood is very much family oriented, peaceful and laid back. As one of very few rentals in the entire area, we are excited to share the LKG experience with you and ask in return that you respect our neighborhood/neighbors.

Property manager

Stephen Mangum

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: 24
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Please note only one dog less than 20# is allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pets allowed by approval only. Upon approval owner must sign Dog agreement.
NO Tent Camping, Campers, Pull Behinds or other Recreation Vehicles allowed on the property at any time.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Henrico

Located in Henrico, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Gaston and Medoc Mountain State Park, while Roanoke Canal Museum and Trail and Royal Palace Theatre are cultural highlights. With jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Henrico, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Gaston - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Roanoke Canal Museum and Trail - 25 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Rosemont Vineyards - 36 min drive - 30.2 km
  • Goat Island - 44 min drive - 35.5 km
  • John H. Kerr Reservoir - 68 min drive - 56.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Beautiful Lake Gaston - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sanders - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Toppers Pizza - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Andy's Cheesesteaks & Cheeseburgers - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Waterfront Retreat w/3 Living spaces w/3 full Kitchens & a sandy beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Waterfront Retreat w/3 Living spaces w/3 full Kitchens & a sandy beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Waterfront Retreat w/3 Living spaces w/3 full Kitchens & a sandy beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Waterfront Retreat w/3 Living spaces w/3 full Kitchens & a sandy beach located?

This Henrico holiday home is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Gaston, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Roanoke Canal Museum and Trail and Rosemont Vineyards. Chockoyotte Country Club and Goat Island are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

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

Great for a group of families

We are a group of neighbor families. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was perfect, the cove is perfect, the neighbors were nice, the owners were great. We had a fantastic stay! We will return
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

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

Water fun

Our family group (age 1-96) had a fantastic stay - everyone loved the lakefront, especially the ample shade provided by the boat house. The house is well-stocked and ready to walk in and enjoy. A great place to relax!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura E.

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

Family Reunion 2023

Had a great time once again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Cindy K.

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

Family Reunion

The home, setting and weather was fantastic. We would come year after year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth N.

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

Gaston 2023

We had a wonderful time! Pictures don’t do property justice. Great location and perfect layout for large family/group. Owners were wonderful! Thank you for having us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sheila M.

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

Big family home

Great property with 3 separate living areas and 3 kitchens. Paddle board, kayaks and beach area were a nice addition to our stay. House was clean, linens were fresh. Only downside were the multiple hornets and wasps constantly around us. We had a lot of stings and this was unfortunate. The cove was wonderful for swimming and just hanging out with the kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

Work Retreat

The leadership team for my company spent a couple of days at this amazing lake side property. It was perfect for a larger group. The owners were excellent at communicating prior to the stay to ensure that we were prepared with everything from parking plans to meal planning. This is a beautiful home in a prime location on the lake. We enjoyed the beautiful view and all of the amenities offered at this home. It is a 10! Highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammara P.

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

Fabulous place for family and friends

We had two families of three generations at the lake; kids from 4 months to 16 yrs and the property was great for all. The dock and beach are a wonderful place for all the kids to play. The water in front of the beach was perfect for the little ones and the cove is nice for the older croud. The bikini top and bottom worked out really well for the families with infants and toddlers. The lawn was great for cornhole and lawn darts. The cove is nice and quiet and has a beautiful view of main lake too. The house is well equipped with all the amenities, and extras. Overall we could not have found a better place for our group! Thank you again for such a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerrit B.

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

Truly a Lakeside Retreat

We held a family reunion here the second week of July, with some hot, humid weather. We could fish and swim right off the dock (kids, teens, and adults), the canoes and kayaks were well-used, our 1 year-old even attempted to paddle on his own in a small kayak. Lawn games were a great touch. The outdoor deck was great for meals, and the dock for evening gatherings. The three living spaces are well stocked, beds are comfortable, air condition worked great! Enough space for 28 of us. We decided not to rent a boat (many little kids), and found there was more than enough to do at this "waterfront retreat". As kids get older we might come back and do some boating as well. The communication with host was great, so responsive and kind. While there wasn't a large indoor gathering space for the entire group, we made the living room in the main house work. A great place to stay. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

larry h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

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

Nice spaces.

All the spaces were nicely furnished and comfortable. Our extended family enjoyed our reunion very much. Only criticism was that many of the beds were too soft, or the mattresses needed to be updated.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn P., Philadelphia, PA / USA

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

Definitely would rent again !!

We had an awesome week here. A beautiful home with the additional apartments was great. Being right on the lake is so convenient with our boat & jetski. The owner was always available with any questions we had. Everyone had a great time & we loved everything about it. Only downfall was the propane tanks were not refilled prior to us checking in so 2 of our meals we wanted to grill we had to cook inside.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jesse S.

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

Great week on the lake.

15 family members stayed for a week in July. Fishing was great from the dock. With plenty of lounge chairs for the adults to relax on the private beach area. Plenty of beds for everyone. A larger area for everyone to gather inside would have been nice. Overall a very nice home in a quiet neighborhood and cove in the lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Laura E.

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

Reunion 2022

We had a BLAST! So much so that we are booked again for next year. The setup is perfect for our family reunions!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deb M., JACKSON SPRINGS

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

Family Vacation - Mom's 80th Birthday

All my mother wanted for her 80th birthday was to have all of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren (31of us in all) together ...and to go skydiving. Well, we made BOTH of those things happen and she was ecstatic! Thank goodness we found Steve and Dena's property! Truly, it was perfect for the event! The 2 houses (3 places) are close enough together where even the kids could wander back and forth between houses, yet families could have their own space and privacy when they chose to. The deck at the Mainstay was the favorite gathering place for meals and the lawn was great for yard games. However, the private beach, with plenty of lounge chairs, and the boat dock were by far the biggest hits, for young and old, alike. Loved it! Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W., Gibsonville

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

Greet stay

Very accommodating owners! Easy to get in touch with. Property was extremely nice with more amenities than we would have ever needed or expected. Nice raised beach area. Wish we could have used boat slip - the dock is not great for having boats otherwise
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn L.

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

Incredible stay with an incredible view!

We rented this property with friends as a getaway trip to be together and celebrate our friend who recently passed. In total, we had 23 adults staying on the property. To say we had an amazing time is a complete understatement! We were initially concerned with staying in three separate living areas, but it worked out perfectly for our group and having access to three full kitchens made mealtimes smooth and clean up easy. The bedrooms easily accommodated our group and people shared the full bathrooms without being inconvenienced. The lakeside access was perfect for our group and it was rare to look outside and not see some of us enjoying time on the dock or in the provided lounge chairs. We were fortunate with the weather overall and spent more time outside than we anticipated. Most of all, Stephen was extremely communicative and welcoming throughout our stay. I messaged him once with a couple, minor questions and he responded within minutes. I would 100% recommend booking this property to anyone looking to get away in a peaceful neighborhood that provides the perfect reset. We would absolutely book again if given the opportunity!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jay J.

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

Perfect for large family gathering

Our large extended family enjoyed this property in the week between Christmas and New Years, and were extremely happy with our stay. A couple of very positive notes: - the property has three separate, independent living spaces, each with a full kitchen, bathrooms, and bedrooms. Wonderful for multiple family units to stretch out and have privacy when wanted. - property was great for kids: we had 7 cousins running around, ages 11- 2 months old. Plenty of beds for everyone. - the outdoor spaces were generous, well furnished, and connected the living spaces well. We loved evenings around the fire pit - the view is gorgeous! - the weather was nice enough that we used the canoes and kayaks daily for brief excursions. In the winter, the lake had almost no boat traffic and was peaceful. - the hosts were wonderful. We really appreciated that each of the cottages had Christmas tress and were decorated for the season. All the cousins loved getting a second Christmas morning at the lake house - no fault of the owners, but the house lost power one morning. When I contacted Stephen, he responded immediately, had an electrician at the house within 15 minutes, diagnosed the issue, and had the power company come out within two hours. The house had a generator back up, which worked great, and we did not miss a beat in the house during the whole issue. A+ for response to the problem. - house was clean. kitchen was well stocked Overall, we loved our stay at Lake Gaston and would rebook!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Neil B.

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

A great and relaxing stay!

We rented the house for a few days over Thanksgiving and had a number of family members stay. It was really nice that there were different living areas so that we could all hang out, but also head back to our spaces at times as well. The fact that each house had its kitchen was also really cool. There are TONS of beds and I can imagine coming with older kids would be really fun. We had an issue w the heat (not their fault), and they were very communicative, especially given that it was a holiday. We figured out a solution and it was fixed by Friday. The dock and lake are very peaceful and I'm sure staying in the warmer months is just as much fun - if not more! Highly recommend this property and would definitely come back :)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charles R.

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

Amazing Retreat

Stephen was an amazing host and the property was the physical embodiment of tranquility. We were lucky enough to secure this beautiful home for a short company retreat and it was absolutely amazing. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Timiaya E.

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

Great things

Everything went smoothly
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick A.

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

Great weekend getaway!

Our group had an amazing weekend at your property. The house was clean and spacious. The lakefront was beautiful. We had a great time relaxing and spending time together. We would definitely love to come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark C., Midlothian, VA

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

Lake Life At It's Finest

This is an excellent property to host multiple families with lots of children. We were able to put a family with three children in just one room and a family with two children in another room. That still left 5 other bedrooms for individual adults and couples. Lake Gaston is beautiful and even on a 90 degree Saturday did not feel crowded. We were able to tube and fish without getting too close to other boats. The house is in a small cove off of a larger cove. Any Kayaking should be done early in the morning before the boat traffic kicks up, but you can swim, kayak and float just off the dock with little worry. It's a fairly private cove. The house has all the pots and pans you could possibly need, toaster, coffee maker, a good assortment of spices left by other renters. The fishing was also pretty cool. I spoke with the owner about buying a "Dock License", which I believe she will get. This will allow any guests to fish off the dock without a license. We were able to hook two catfish over 36 inches long and several smaller fish just off the dock. We also enjoyed MeatUp BBQ which is a few miles away at the Food Lion. I definitely recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brittany D., Raleigh

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

The Perfect House

We could not have found a better home for our family as this was the perfect home. Having three separate living areas allowed for my large family to have the space each one needed. When we werent out on the boat we rented, we thoroughly enjoyed swimming at the dock. The location is so great with restaurants and Food Lion only about 15 minutes away. We loved this vacation so much we will more than likely be booking this home for our Lake vacation next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

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

Incredible place for family reunion!

Our extended family converged from different parts of the country to what became the perfect platform for some wonderful memories. Prior to arrival (and upon arrival) the owners were super helpful and responsive. Once at the home we could not believe how clean the home was! The accessories (inside and out) were well thought out. The layout of the three connected units gave us sufficient elbow room but not so much we couldn't find people. Visibility of the dock and lake from the deck and yard was perfect and relaxing. Other extras like lots of coffee pots, plenty of fridges, a new grill, plenty of fresh bedding, and even a foosball table made us feel like we were staying at a friend's house. Outside, the use of the various boats and canoes was so fun! Topping it all off, the use of the new fire pit was a great way to spend cool nights. Thank you Steve and Dena for providing such a great place to relax with our family! -Ryan
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Stephen Mangum

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We have a large blended His, Mine & Ours Family! We have 9 children and currently have 5 grand children! We absolutely adore the Lake and all the fun memories it provides on each and every visit! We look forward to watching generations of Mangum's grow up on beautiful Lake Gaston! This beautiful lake retreat will be part of our family history and memories for years and years to come! We wish the same wonder and enjoyment for our guests as well!

Why they chose this property

We've owned a home at the Lake for years but when this one came available we knew it was perfect for us...and hopefully for your family as well! There is a ton of space for gathering, playing, laughing and relaxing...as well as plenty of individual space for some much needed privacy when things get crazy as often they do with large gatherings! The community is super friendly and very family oriented.

What makes this property unique

Our home offers a little bit of something for everyone....swimming, boating, private sandy beach lounging with lots of chairs, room to play football & cornhole, great fishing off the dock and three complete kitchens and living spaces. Outdoor area is beautiful and spacious.

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