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Summers Dream! Great Views - Flat Back Yard - Float Mat -Kayaks -Steps into Lake

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Dock
Sunset view from Dock
View of dock from back yard
View from patio
Only 5 steps and a short walk to the water's edge.
Reviews
10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10214 sq m

Popular amenities

  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Bracey, VA
  • Popular LocationLake Gaston2 min walk
  • Popular LocationRosemont Vineyards5 min drive
  • Popular LocationJohn H. Kerr Reservoir35 min drive
  • AirportRichmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)89 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk Room

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

King 2

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Sunroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bathroom

Toilet

Hall Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Summers Dream! Great Views - Flat Back Yard - Float Mat -Kayaks -Steps into Lake

Join us at Summers Dream for a relaxing vacation at the lake. The first thing you will notice when you drive up is the view of the water. The property includes a wide lakefront yard with an expansive water view from our 150 feet of lake frontage.

The lakefront yard includes two large flat grassy areas that provide an easy short walk to the water. There is only one set of 5 steps from the house to the large dock and double boathouse. The yard is perfect to set up a game of croquet, badminton, or corn hole (all provided). It’s a nice area for kids to run around or set up their camping hammocks (bring your own) in the trees which provide some welcome shade in the afternoons. There is also a fire pit area near the water perfect for enjoying s’mores.

We provide plenty of water toys for your enjoyment: 2 one person kayaks with paddles, a canoe (May through September), a large 6 x 18 floating island mat (Memorial Day through September), 3 floating lounge chairs, and many life jackets available for your use, all complimentary! It is a great place for kids to swim with 6’ depth at the end of the dock, gradually getting shallower towards the shore. Enjoy easy entry into the lake on large steps off the dock with a handrail. The floating swim island greatly enhances swim fun. Enjoy kayaking and fishing right from the dock or just relax in the comfortable Adirondack chairs.

The entire house is newly furnished with only two years on the rental market. Summers Dream has fantastic views of the water from all 7 rooms (except the bunk room). It is the perfect house for 1 to 2 families. It comfortably sleeps 8 to 10. Bed linens are provided and beds are made with 2 king beds, 1 pyramid bunk (1 double bed/1 twin bed), 1 twin bed, 1 twin daybed and 1 comfortable queen sleeper sofa..


All the bedrooms are very spacious. There is also ample storage space throughout the house. All the bedrooms include large closets with the master bedroom including a very large walk-in closet that can be used as a dressing area. Both the master bedroom and 2nd king bedroom have smart TVs. The home includes hardwood floors throughout the main living areas and carpet in the bedrooms.

A folding table can be used as a desk. A lamp with a charging port and a surge protector extension cord are also provided.

The open concept living/dining/kitchen, one floor living at Summers Dream is ideal for family vacations. It’s great for families with younger children that wouldn’t have to deal with gating off stairs inside the house. It’s also helpful for older relatives and anyone who doesn’t want to feel like they’ve spent half their vacation running up and down the stairs.

Enjoy your meals with views of the water at the main dining table that seats 8. There is an additional 4 person dining table for overflow seating, setting up your laptop, working on a puzzle, or family game night.

Relax in front of the large 55” smart TV in one of 5 recliners in the main living area. Close the barn doors in the adjoining sunroom to read a book, peacefully enjoy the water view or use the new queen sleeper sofa as private overflow sleeping area. The sunroom is large enough to leave the comfortable sleeper sofa set up as a bed.

The kitchen includes a large center island, gas oven, stainless appliances, plenty of counter space and a storage pantry. Small appliances include a mixer, blender, waffle maker and toaster. Laundry is available in the attached garage, which is also equipped with a ping pong table and a television (to attach your own game system) for your enjoyment. A second refrigerator provides extra space for food storage, bags of ice or cold drinks to take to the dock.

The two-level back patio has ample space for cooking on the provided gas grill, and includes a picnic table, and a second table (with chairs) that together provide enough seating for everyone to enjoy outdoor dining while taking in the amazing view.

The large dock has plenty of space to enjoy all that Lake Gaston has to offer. It is covered in vinyl (with grips). One side of the dock is fitted with long bumpers to accommodate any size boat and posts to aid getting on and off boats. There is a single jet ski lift. Several marinas are nearby to rent a boat or jet ski, and a large public boat ramp is located within 2 miles.

Great Creek has 2 miles to tube, ski, wakeboard, kayak and fish. Protected from the main lake by a culvert, Great Creek limits some of the boat traffic you will find on the main lake on busier days. In only a few minutes, you can take a short boat ride under the bridge to the main lake. Lake Gaston, located on the border of Virginia and North Carolina, is roughly 35 miles long and covers over 20,000 acres with 350 miles of shoreline.

The Great Creek Landing subdivision is less than 10 minutes from I-85, with rolling hills perfect for walking or jogging. Internet Wi-Fi via fiber, 3 Smart TVs, and a land phone line are all included. Weekly curbside trash pickup is provided without extra charge.

Providing a clean house is our top priority. We want our guests to feel comfortable, safe and relaxed in our house, so we make every effort to make sure the property is clean and neat prior to your arrival. We have implemented extra cleaning requirements between each party. We expect guests to be respectful of our home and amenities, and generally treat it as you would your own home.

We have a concrete driveway with about 4 parking spaces (2 additional parking spots are located in the cleared area of the woods off the driveway). Nearby area attractions include: Rosemont Winery (5 minute drive), Holly Grove Marina (2 minute drive), several golf courses (one is about 3 minute drive), and many dining and shopping options within a 20 minute drive.

We prefer Sunday-to-Sunday rentals. However, we will accept Saturday-to-Saturday bookings.

Property manager

Gordon and Wanda Williams

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack-N-Play included at no cost

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Bracey

Located in Bracey, 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 Centennial Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Bracey, VA

What's nearby

  • Lake Gaston - 2 min walk
  • Rosemont Vineyards - 5 min drive
  • Parker Park - 29 min drive
  • John H. Kerr Reservoir - 35 min drive
  • Kerr Lake Country Club - 39 min drive

Getting around

  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • Shady Shack Grill & Flip Flops Bar - 5 min drive
  • Quiznos - 13 min drive
  • El Huasteco - 13 min drive
  • Huddle House - 13 min drive
  • Subway - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Summers Dream! Great Views - Flat Back Yard - Float Mat -Kayaks -Steps into Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Summers Dream! Great Views - Flat Back Yard - Float Mat -Kayaks -Steps into Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Summers Dream! Great Views - Flat Back Yard - Float Mat -Kayaks -Steps into Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Summers Dream! Great Views - Flat Back Yard - Float Mat -Kayaks -Steps into Lake located?

This family-friendly Bracey holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Gaston and Rosemont Vineyards. South Hill Model Train Museum and Centennial Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dream vacation
lovely house and property. well stocked kitchen. lots of games. dock was perfect and well equiped. for boats, going under the bridge was extremely narrow. holly point no longer rents boats but close to house with ice cream, bait and gas. wi-fi worked well. quiet spot with good fishing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent vacation
This was a fantastic place. The kitchen was loaded with anything that could be needed appliance and dish wise. The location on the lake was perfect for swimming and boating. The house was spotless. Communication with the hosts was easy and they were available if needed. Thanks for a great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Celebrated New Years on Great Creek!
We might be biased because this property is right down the street from our lakehouse, but it was the perfect place to house several friends who wanted to join us for New Years weekend. The house layout and spacious bedrooms with new furniture was wonderful. They even managed to play some ping pong in the entertainment space in the garage. Wanda & Gordon were gracious and attentive VRBO hosts!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Stay
The house was wonderful. Spotlessly clean and everything was as described. The kitchen was well stocked and had everything we needed. The yard, dock and lake access were all perfect and the location was great, just inside a cove with quick access via water to the main lake. The owners were very easy to get in touch with and they made the check in and stay a breeze. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dee K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Kuhn vacation
The house and overall property were once again well maintained and spotlessly clean. The recurring ant problem grew worse during the stay but luckily they were tiny and stayed mainly at the sink and backsplash areas. One issue we had was that the grill appeared not to have been cleaned in some time. We lit it to grill steaks and the entire grilling area engulfed in flames. My husband closed it and shut off the gas and grill, but the next day we looked at the inside of the grill and large amounts of grease and grizzle had accumulated in the creases of the bottom of the grill. This could have been serious so we suggest it gets cleaned out before your next guests arrive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Gordon and Wanda Williams

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We enjoy sharing our home on the lake with others.

Why they chose this property

We bought this property because of the easy walk to the water, the lake views and the single story house with few stairs to climb. We wanted our grandchildren to enjoy swimming, kayaking, fishing, skiing, and tubing with us. We also enjoy viewing wildlife such as turtles, fish and birds. The sunsets over the lake are beautiful.

What makes this property unique

We will never get over the sense of awe as we enjoy the breathtaking views of the lake walking from room to room. We hope you enjoy our lake home as much as we do.

Languages:

English
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