Calm Waters Encounters on the Lake - Lake Gaston, Virginia

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Room
Living area
Private kitchen
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Gaston

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Bracey, VA
  • Place, Lake Gaston
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, John H. Kerr Reservoir
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Kerr Lake Country Club
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Bracey

Bracey is home to this holiday home. Rosemont Vineyards and South Hill Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Gaston and La Crosse Town Park.
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Map
Bracey, VA

What's nearby

  • Lake Gaston - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Rosemont Vineyards - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • John H. Kerr Reservoir - 33 min drive - 38.2 km
  • Kerr Lake Country Club - 39 min drive - 57.6 km
  • Occoneechee State Park - 57 min drive - 75.5 km

Getting around

  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Simmons Travel Center - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Shady Shack Grill & Flip Flops Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Honey Hole - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Quiznos - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Huddle House - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Calm Waters Encounters on the Lake - Lake Gaston, Virginia have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Calm Waters Encounters on the Lake - Lake Gaston, Virginia pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Calm Waters Encounters on the Lake - Lake Gaston, Virginia?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Calm Waters Encounters on the Lake - Lake Gaston, Virginia?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Calm Waters Encounters on the Lake - Lake Gaston, Virginia?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Calm Waters Encounters on the Lake - Lake Gaston, Virginia located?

Situated in Bracey, this holiday home is steps from Lake Gaston and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Rosemont Vineyards. La Crosse Town Park and La Crosse Caboose Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing in the Lake

They on the water location and grounds were fabulous as well as the boat house. The house was well equipped and the great room gave us a perfect place to hang out and be together. The owner’s paddle boards, kayak and good supply of life vest allowed us to all get in the water together. Definitely considering for next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Wedding Weekend

My fiance, now wife, rented Calm Water Encounters at Lake Gaston for our wedding weekend. We had family stay in this house and we stayed in the other house on the property. This was perfect and allowed us to have a little escape from family and friends. The family that stayed in this house had a great time and had plenty of room to spread out. They loved taking out the paddle boards and canoe and hanging out at the dock.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake vacation

Our second trip to Gaston. The house was beautiful and perfectly set up for our family. Kitchen was awesome and very well stocked. Outdoor area was beautifully landscaped but outdoor furniture was too damp to use because of the short rainstorms we got while there. Kids loved fishing off the dock and caught some decent sized fish. My only complaint is that the community pool and beach areas charge a daily fee per person which wasn’t made clear in listing. Other than that, the location on the lake was very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice house

House was very Will stocked with everything needed for your stay. Check in was straight forward and the neighborhood was nice. There is a actively area right by the house. It has a beach area and volleyball net, a pier you can fish off too. I brought my boat and there is a drop only a mile away. The only thing I will say about the boat is the cove the house is in is shallow, about a foot and half at the dock. Definitely not a show stopper for bringing your boat but good to know when approaching the dock. Overall it was a very good stay for the family and I.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2023
Phillip and guests were great. Responded to texts and left the house in great condition. Thanks Phillip and please come again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

😀

Overall we had a wonderful time at the property and the neighborhood amenities were perfect for our 2 families with 3 boys under 5. The listing didn’t mention that the bunk bed room is attached to one of the other rooms which ended up working out perfectly for us! There was lots of room on the property for outside activities, the boat house was well stocked with floats and life jackets and the kitchen has everything you need to cook. It’s not in the listing but there’s a community swim area, playground and dock within a 5 minute walk. We enjoyed playing there on the beach! We did have a couple issues with the house and Teri was very responsive and is working to resolve them.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome lake front house with everything you need!

We absolutely loved our stay! It was perfect for our kids and pups! Things we loved: The dock was stocked with fishing gear, life jackets, lake toys, kayaks and paddle boards. Easily able to tie up our boat, just be mindful that it is shallow in some spots. House had everything, linens, dish and laundry soap, shampoo/conditioner, trash bags, and fully stocked kitchen. This is so nice because some of those are inevitably forgotten! Ample storage! Beautiful views of yard, garden, lake Garage access with extra fridge/freezer and huge sink Comfortable beds! Smart tv, games Nice grill Owner went above and beyond to buy a blender when we discovered the current one was missing. She was very sweet and you could tell took a lot of pride in her home. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
What a disaster. I corresponded with Teri prior to arrival to ensure that the property's dock was suitable for a motor boat. Teri assured me that it was. When we inspected the dock we found that not only was lift broken and the dock filthy, but the waterway near the property was only a few feet deep. We tried to bring our boat in halfway down the cove towards the house and hit mud resulting in a 1000 repair. While the house itself has a nice layout, it was filthy. There were crumbs all over the dining table as well as a large grease puddle. There were dead bugs throughout the house. There was virtually no water pressure when running the dishwasher...forget about taking two showers at the same time. The toilet bowl in the upstairs bathroom was black. The light in the basement was barely functioning. The fridge had clearly not been cleaned or wiped down recently. I could go on. I shared this feedback with Teri as it came up and communication was not clear as to if and how these problems would be fixed. Frankly, there were too many to keep up with. We had planned to stay again in two weeks but after seeing the condition of the house and dock asked to cancel and receive a full refund. Teri led me to believe this would not be a problem. When I cancelled I received a 50% refund only. Teri told me to contact VRBO to recoup fees, which is obviously not what I was asking for. Filthy home and host was incredibly misleading from start to finish. DO NOT STAY HERE.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2026
Hosts please know this person is a complete scammers . They said everything was great when they first came to the house. She was saying they were so excited to be there and everything was prefect. When their friends damaged there boat in the Lake. Then there was “leaves on the outside decks” and they found a bug outside the door and a cob web outside the window upstairs?? She wanted a full refund. I have been a 5 star super host on the other site for 4 years and my cleaning staff is the Best! WARNING HOSTS these are scammers.. I had already notified VRBO when she wanted a full refund for leaves falling on the outside deck.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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