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!

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

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!

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

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!

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!

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!

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!

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 :)

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 :)

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!

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!

Everything went smoothly

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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