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Great Location Lake Gaston Waterfront Cottage

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Welcome to 245 Woodhaven Lane, Arcadia
View of the house from the dock
Our cove
Our dock and cove
Lulu guarding the dock!

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8114.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Henrico, NC
  • Lake Gaston
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Goat Island
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • John H. Kerr Reservoir
    ‪67 min drive‬
  • Roanoke Rapids, NC (RZZ-Halifax County)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Great Location Lake Gaston Waterfront Cottage

Our Lake Gaston cottage is located in a low traffic open cove just off the main lake. Enjoy swimming, fishing, boating or just relaxing in the perfect location. The dock features full sun almost all day. Boaters can tie up on either side of the dock. There is a diving board for the gymnasts in the family. Plenty of room for chairs or laying out. The house is located in a subdivision with quick access to a gas/ convenience store. Restaurants and a strip mall with a Food Lion is just a few miles down the main road. Three bed rooms and a futon sofa ensures plenty of sleep area for this small cottage. one bedroom features a queen bed. the second bedroom has a full size bed. The third bedroom features two sets of bunk beds (one with a full size bed on the bottom). Sorry, but we dont have a TV, or a phone land line (we like the fact that lake Gaston is our get-a-way we can forget the bustle and distractions of the work week or the city). Trust us, you will not miss them at all. There is high speed internet and most cell phones have decent signal from the house and dock. There are two bathrooms, one with a stand alone shower and the other with a tub/shower. There is both drip and Keurig machines for coffee lovers.
PLEASE NOTE we have a septic system! please do not flush anything but human waste and toilet paper down the drains.
We are pet friendly! But please clean up after your pets.
There is plenty of parking so bring the whole family. Welcome to lake Gaston! Enjoy!

Property manager

Jeff Perera

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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please understand and respect that this is our summer home. Boats and PWCs can be tied up to either side of the dock. The upper level of the boat dock is off limits (the wood is older and may contain splinters). Swim and dive at your own risk (please be careful). Smoking is not allowed in the house. If you choose to smoke outside please dispose of butts in a trash receptacle, not in the yard. Any PWCs or boats in the boat lift are not to be tampered with and are not for use or rent. Boat rental companies are numerous in the area. Many of the neighbors have dogs so be aware of them, especially if you bring your own. Please keep pets contained to our property. The Adirondack chairs on the house deck/ porch can be taken to the dock for your lounging pleasure. Please return them to the house deck prior to leaving or in the event of a storm. Parking is abundant in the driveway and up to the the walkway. Please do not park past the walkway/ house steps. The outdoor grill is free to use. Make sure the gas is turned off when not in use. Renters will be charged for excessive propane gas consumption. Enjoy and welcome to Lake Gaston (LKG)

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Henrico

Located in Henrico, this cottage is on the waterfront. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, windsurfing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Henrico, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Gaston - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Roanoke Canal Museum and Trail - 26 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Rosemont Vineyards - 35 min drive - 29.9 km
  • Goat Island - 43 min drive - 34.9 km
  • John H. Kerr Reservoir - 67 min drive - 55.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Beautiful Lake Gaston - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lake Gaston Coffee Company - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sanders - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Toppers Pizza - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Location Lake Gaston Waterfront Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great Location Lake Gaston Waterfront Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Location Lake Gaston Waterfront Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great Location Lake Gaston Waterfront Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Gaston and within 20 miles (32 km) of Roanoke Canal Museum and Trail and Rosemont Vineyards. Vidant North Hospital and Chockoyotte Country Club are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 87 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Geri F.

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

Lake Gaston, Henrico, NC

Great location, dirty house, laundry/garbage still in home when we arrived.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

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

Incredible View!

Quaint home with amazing views. I wish the weather had cooperated more…But we made it work. Great stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

alyssa h.

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

Just what we needed

Perfect little house for my family and my brother in law and his daughter. Perfect amount of space and beds, house was clean and open. Host was extremely responsive and considerate.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Heleen O.

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

Great location

We were a family of 4 that met our friends for a weekend at the lake. The view is fantastic and the house inside was clean and neat. Overall we had a great time. I have to say that the landscaping could be neatened, the house and porch could use a powerwash and some of the planks should be replaced.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Perfect Lake Gaston Getaway

We absolutely loved our stay at Jeff’s place. We had three kids and two dogs and still had plenty of space. The location; nestled off in a quiet cove with a dock for our rental boat, and a diving board! It was exactly for what we were looking. Jeff was very accommodating to our needs and requests. Overall I would highly recommend this stay to anyone looking for a much needed getaway from the bustling 9-5 world.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

andrea a.

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

great

This was a very nice stay. There was a small issue about the cleaning, but it didn't affect our stay. Windows and cobwebs mostly. But a very nice place and very nice neighbors.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The view from the dock looks out from the cove to the main lake. The four of us could sit comfortably on the Adirondack chairs on the dock. The porch was a great place to read or just sit to look out to the lake. The house is older and could use some updating. The kitchen was short on utensils (bring your own sharp knives, measuring cups and spoons).
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Courtney T.

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

Great location, could use a deep clean.

Location is fantastic, neighbors are super nice. The property is aging however that’s not the issue. The property was dirty upon showing up and could use a deep clean. Cobwebs, old food, molded coffee and a stale smell.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Barbara H.

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

Not entirely truthful about property details

I saw the reviews stating there was cobwebs but I was not prepared for how many there actually was. We couldn’t even open the sliders to the porch or use the deck chairs because of how many cobwebs and how dirty they were. Rundown furniture on its last legs. Stairs to door and dock itself falling apart to the point I didn’t want to take my dog to the dock and risk his paws being damaged. The listing should have stated that there was owner food and belongings throughout the rental in drawers and cabinets. It’s their house of course, just should have been part of the info. Ok place I guess if you’re looking for a boat dock with a place to sleep, except I don’t own a boat. I will request a refund of my cleaning fee.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sue W.

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

Review

When I booked this property, it checked off all of our boxes. We wanted to be on the lake with a dock, we needed 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The pictures did let us know that the property was older and had not been updated which wasn't a concern for us. What the pictures didn't reveal was how dirty the house was on the inside and out. From the unsafe railing/stairs on the entrance way to the thick dust/dirt on the outdoor furniture to the refrigerator that was full of the home owner's food (opened and used food), the kitchen cabinet that we would hav stored our week's worth of groceries was filled with the home owner's food - opened food. We couldn't even find a knife for cutting - the disorder in the cabinet where we looked for cookware, cooking utensils, etc along with none of the needed items to cook a meal (and we were planning on cooking every meal while we would be there for a week) was astonishing. The pans that we did find in the disarray were unusable. Dirty dishes in the dishwasher, broken handle on the oven, panel missing at the bottom of the rusted out refrigerator. Then, the dog hair! Didn't want to sit down. Didn't want to walk on the filthy carpets. Didn't want to get in the beds with the mismatched and pilled sheets. Didn't want to open my suitcase to unpack in the bedroom closets filled with the homeowners mish mash of belongings from top to bottom.There was not one thing about this house that was guest ready. We were super disappointed in this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mansura M., Centreville, VA, United States

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

Great location and wonderful views

Great location, wonderful views
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barb K.

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

Wonderful last minute get away

Decided to look for a last minute quick get away, and found this wonderful property! Beautiful location, private & wooded on one side, easy water access & great fishing dock. The owner has really put time & effort into his home and it shows! Many extras & the camp is a lot nicer, open & super clean. Enjoyed sitting on the porch watching the water & sunset and walking down to the dock with our golden retriever who walked into the water several times. Thanks so much Jeff, for your prompt communication & providing such lovely camp accomodations! Definately will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

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

Nice spot beautiful sunsets

Overall experience was very good and easy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Jason S.

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

Finished out the summer

The house is as advertised. The view is amazing, trees, cove looking out onto the big lake. Perfect for morning coffee on the dock, boating, swimming and relaxing all day long. Finished with the sunset through the pines. Look forward to coming back again. Our dog had her boundaries with the tree lined lot.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

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

Perfect family & dog friendly lake getaway

We all loved the deep water for swimming and were able to easily dock our own boat. The kids fished half the night and the dog swam half the day. We enjoyed relaxing on the deep, shady porch which has a gorgeous view of the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Danielle F.

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

Simple water front property

The home was quaint and simple nothing fancy. Good location on the water. No wi-fi or televisions at all. So a good place to completely unplug.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

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

Forth of July family trip

We had a blast here! Everyone in our family had their own space and the kids LOVED the diving board. We brought a boat so the dock was so convenient. The house is a perfect location on the lake. It is close to Washburn's marina and a short boat ride to the Point! Would definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Rich G.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great fishing, not so great house.

The water is beautiful, fishing was great! The house and property are in need of attention and repairs. This rental would not be family friendly because of the owners unlocked liquor cabinet, unsafe walkway, unstable dock, persistent stale smoke smell, general unclean feeling, and lack of smoke alarms. I hope the owner will make the needed repairs to this home because the location is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

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

Repeat renters

Great location, house serves its purpose as we spend most of the time on or in the water and on the dock. We have stayed here 4 times and Jeff has always been great to work with. A heating problem was solved by him very quickly on a trip in April. He was 3-4 hours away and came to the rescue so we didn’t freeze as the temperature was in the 20s at night. Big thanks to him and due to the heating problem we encountered for a short period of time he offered a refund for some of our total cost, followed through on his word, and was more generous than we expected. In fact, we didn’t really expect anything but heat and he obviously went above and beyond due to the inconvenience. I would rent from him anytime.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

2/10 Terrible

jenett c.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

very dirty, dock needs repairs

this house was very dirty. i had to spend the first hour there cleaning. if we hadn't traveled so far to be there i would have just left. i told the owner and he said it was supposed to be clean and he gave me the cleaning fee back. there was beer or something sticky all over the floor, dog hair all over the furniture, food in the sink, hair all over the shower, the fridge was very dirty too and over all bad smell. i never really settled in there because of this. the dock could really use repairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Beth G.

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

30th Anniversary Vacation

My son and granddaughter ended up joining my husband and I on vacation. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 was because the outside landscaping and property could be neatened up some The Inside was perfect and clean. This property offered everything it said. We loved the outside porch and dock. We were only inside to eat and sleep. We brought kayaks and fishing poles and enjoyed every minute. We would rent again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Abby C.

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

Great Girls Getaway

We had a great time here. The property is right on the water and perfect for what we were looking to do (lounge on the dock and float in the water). All the neighbors are extremely friendly, and we had no issues! Just make sure to bring toilet paper! Would definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

steven b.

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

Great place!

Exactly what we needed in a vacation home! Loved everything about it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Carrie B.

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

Grimy Getaway with Unrealized Potential

Home is in a great location. Owner is easy to reach and agreed to a partial refund of our stay. Jeff stated that the cleaning people must have not returned before our stay. From the amount of dust, bugs, and cobwebs in the home, I think they haven’t been cleaning for some time! No one wants to start their vacation by washing toothpaste out of sinks or cleaning the evidence of previous tenants questionable toilet habits! We did enjoy our time on the water and spent the majority of our trip outside. The dock (as noted in description)needs repair. As for the home, I have little that is positive to say unfortunately. It was very dirty, needs repair and updates. We spent the first 1.5 hours of our vacation cleaning and sanitizing. Thankfully we didn’t need one of the bedrooms and just shut the door and didn’t bother. The home have we such a grossed out feeling I ran to the store for Lysol to spray everything before putting the linens (that we washed) on the bed. While out, I also picked up towels for us. There aren’t enough linens in the home. The dishwasher was clogged and had standing water with bugs in it. The air conditioner freezes up and has to be shut off daily to allow to thaw. Landscaping is overgrown and untidy. We made the best of it and had an enjoyable time, but wouldn’t return to this location unless some changes were made.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Elizabeth L.

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

Would return

We had a great stay at this property. Everything was as advertised. A few things could use replacing (dining room chairs) but overall the amenities were great for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jeff Perera

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Hi, I'm Jeff and this is my family's property. It has been part of our family since the mid eighties. We have seen Lake Gaston grow tremendously. We love the lake and the community and hope you will too.

Why they chose this property

This small cottage is the perfect lake getaway. The location is what makes this a true find. Many places on the lake are nice but don't have great lake views or sun most of the day. This location has it all. Its situated in a quiet cove, ideal for swimming, fishing or paddle boarding. Enjoy the sunny dock all day and sunsets in the evening. The house has the basic amenities but you come to the lake to enjoy the outdoors at an affordable price. Room for several so the whole family can enjoy. Located less than 2 hours from Richmond, Va Beach or Raleigh makes the property easily accessible. Also , stores and restaurants are only a few miles away. We think you will enjoy it as much as we do.

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