Lake Gaston Waterfront Cottage Sleeps 6 Adults, with private Boathouse

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6204 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Lake view

Explore the area

Valentines, VA

Lake Gaston3 min walk
Roanoke Canal Museum and Trail28 min drive
Roanoke Rapids, NC (RZZ-Halifax County)38 min drive
John H. Kerr Reservoir68 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful fully furnished 3 bedroom 2 bath home for rent on Lake Gaston. Open floor plan on the main level includes living room, dining room and fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances to include dishwasher, gas stove, microwave and a refrigerator with ice-maker. Kitchen is fully equipped with thoughtful additions for the family chef such as baking dishes, pizza pan, cutting boards, mixer, blender, hand mixer and a bread-maker! Sleeping arrangements upstairs consist of two bedrooms, both with queen size beds that share a hall bath with Jacuzzi tub on the first floor. French doors open to the spacious deck with gas grill, outdoor Adirondack chair seating to enjoy the view of the lake and a table and chairs for outdoor dining. during evening sunsets. The spacious lower level has a large open living room/recreation room with a large bathroom with tub and third queen bedroom. The downstairs recreation room features a full size air hockey table, and foosball, table bar area and movie pit with 60 inch TV. Amenities for the little ones include, booster seat, baby gate, books and toys for smaller children. Teens and adults will enjoy the selection of video games, movies and books for evening or rainy day activity. French doors open to a patio area outside the lower level rec room with comfortable Adirondack chairs for enjoying the lake view from the patio.

A wooden walkway accompanies you from the lower level all the way to the covered boathouse with lift, power and light. Use of the private boathouse and boat ramp is included in rental with the private boat ramp for the community included with your rental literally across from the home. Because this house sits in the rear of the cove, boat noise is very minimal. There is good fishing right off of the dock and also a ladder for swimming. While the water right off the end of the dock is about 5 feet...perfect for kids, it does drop off about 10 yards out to about 9-11 feet depending on conditions, to provide plenty of depth for boats of all sizes.

No smoking or pets allowed. Also, there is NO INTERNET at Lyric's Lair which is perfect for those who need to unwind and take a break from email and Facebook! Verizon cell service works best, but cell reception can be spotty at our rural oasis.

Lyric's Lair is close to wineries, breweries, antique shops and businesses abound for boat, jetski, and paddleboard rental.

Property manager

Malena Malone-Blevins

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Lake view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Baby gate, booster seat.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

No dogs or cats allowed.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No Smoking is allowed inside the house.

Parents responsible for children's safety at all times. Life jackets for children are the responsibility of guests.

Owner not responsible for any accidents involving boat lift. Use lift at your own risk.

No underage drinking, or excessive noise permitted after 10 pm. Absolutely no fire pits allowed.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Valentines

Located in Valentines, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Gaston and Centennial Park, while Roanoke Canal Museum and Trail and Royal Palace Theatre are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Valentines, VA

What's nearby

Lake Gaston - 3 min walk
Roanoke Canal Museum and Trail - 28 min drive
Rosemont Vineyards - 35 min drive
John H. Kerr Reservoir - 68 min drive
Kerr Lake Country Club - 72 min drive

Restaurants

Watersview Restaurant - 24 min drive
Beautiful Lake Gaston - 22 min drive
Subway - 23 min drive
Lake Gaston Coffee Company - 23 min drive
Kennon House Restaurant - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Gaston Waterfront Cottage Sleeps 6 Adults, with private Boathouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Gaston Waterfront Cottage Sleeps 6 Adults, with private Boathouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Gaston Waterfront Cottage Sleeps 6 Adults, with private Boathouse?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Gaston Waterfront Cottage Sleeps 6 Adults, with private Boathouse located?

This family-friendly Valentines holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Gaston, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Roanoke Canal Museum and Trail and Rosemont Vineyards. Chockoyotte Country Club and Royal Palace Theatre are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

18 August 2023

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

Great few days away!

It was a relaxing get away for the family before school starting. I can tell you being an avid salt water fisherman learning how to fresh water fish is a whole new experience lol. Docking my offshore boat in your boathouse was an experience to say the least. It was so nice to dock your boat and walk right into the house. We will be back again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy E.

7 August 2023

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

Super Clean and Fun

This property was so clean when we arrived. Honestly, the game room was a huge hit for us! The beds were super comfortable, always a plus too. The Owner was very helpful and friendly. I definitely recommend this property for anyone with a small group or looking for a quiet place.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis W.

5 August 2023

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

Was kid friendly. Had a good variety of toys.

Quiet and peaceful

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travis E.

1 August 2023

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

Life At athe Lake

Had a wonderful time and enjoyed our time on lake Gaston. The house had everything we needed to enjoy the lake.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

27 July 2023

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

Clean and very stocked house

This house has everything and more! Very clean with all the extras you can think of. We brought our boat (a 22 ft chap) and we had plenty of room (depth) at the dock. Easy in and out of the cove to the main lake. The neighbors were extremely friendly and the property was well kept. The game room was lots of fun, we didn't have any little ones with us so we didn't look into the extras for littles. Beds, bedding and towels were all nice and clean. The house kept a good temperature even with it being 95 most days we were there! We plan to rent again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Malena Malone-Blevins

Hello! We are the Blevins family. We live in Woodbridge, Virginia and are a family of three. A working wife and husband who both work in downtown Washington, DC and our daughter, Lyric, for whom the house is named (Lyric's Lair) We are your typical two-income working busy family. We love making memories at Lake Gaston and still schedule use of the house ourselves working around our many repeat renters who come back each year to make their own memories at Lake Gaston.

Why they chose this property

This property was originally supposed to be a 'build it and sell it" type of investment, but we fell in love with Lake Gaston and its been an important part of our life ever since. We didn't originally think we would rent the house, but found that we loved it so much we wanted to share our little piece of Lake Gaston heaven with others who wanted to enjoy this unique lake.

Everything we do, we do with family in mind. Like childproof locks and outlet covers throughout the house so that parents with small children can relax a bit more. Nightlights, and a booster seat are provided as an assist for the little ones to feel comfortable in a new place. The movie area downstairs has a sectional sofa instead of theater seating so everyone can sit together. We work hard to keep the house in excellent shape, keep it modern and provide all the comforts of home for our guests.

What makes this property unique

The house faces the west, so the sunsets in the evening are particularly spectacular from the upstairs deck. The house is shaded and protected by the tall trees that stand in the yard. These trees provide shade, and protection from boat noise, but most of all provide a natural playground for many species of native birds, including humming birds, and red crested woodpeckers. The low level lights outside at night provide opportunities for star gazing at a level you just can't get in the city. The lake house was really designed to fit as unobtrusively as possible into its natural surroundings. We have a saying in our family that goes "You haven't been TO the lake, until you have been IN the lake"!

With the increased interest in renting at Lake Gaston, new businesses are popping up all the time! We are now just a short drive from a coffee shop, breweries, a winery, and antique shops.

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