First communication with Holly was awesome. Any questions I had she responded quickly. The house is beautiful the views are awesome. The boat dock is easily accessible from the water (we used it a lot). It was a great vacation and we intend on booking it in the future!!! Thanks again Holly and Chad!!

We had a very enjoyable stay at this property. The lake house is comfortable and spacious, with great amenities. We very much enjoyed relaxing on the top deck with wonderful views of the lake, and playing in the lake with our kids. Everything was exactly as described in the listing. I highly recommend this property!

We had a lovely family vacation and are already looking at dates to book next summer! The property is wonderful with lots to do. We got plenty of use out of the kayaks, paddle boards and paddle boat. We enjoyed lots of fishing from the dock and from the kayaks. Our 2 year old loved the private beach and being able to get in easily to the lake. We love that the place was dog friendly as we brought along 2 labs who did lots of swimming. The kitchen was well stocked which made cooking easy. The owner, Holly was very helpful with lots of info before arriving and quickly responded if we had any questions! I would highly recommend!

This house is perfect for families. We had everything we could ever want. Holly and Chad were great hosts and very responsive to any questions we had. We would love to use the house in the future. Thank you for a taste of “The Good Life”.

The property is great and the hosts were the best VRBO hosts we have ever had. They communicated to us and they got back to us promptly if we had a question. They provided very specific instructions and the use of the kayaks, etc. was great. They also have a pool table and a foosball table which is very fun and many outdoor spaces to hang out.

We enjoyed our stay very much. The lake, and available kayaks and paddle boat were great. Adults and kids had great time exploring and relaxing by the lake.

This property is perfect for large families. It has plenty of room inside with lots to do. Games, firepit, paddle boards, kayaks, pedal boat, etc.

Beautiful flat property in a quiet cove with a lot of activities for the kids to do at the house.

This was a great house for our multigenerational Christmas. Despite cold temperatures and an internet outage there was enough to do and enjoy to keep all (Age 14-84) happy. The kitchen was extremely well equipped for meals for a large group and dining room seating for 10! The owner was available ro help with any issues. We all had a great time. The only drawback for us was lack of towels, and that only because we were flying in. Except for that this is a great house in a beautiful place. I would book it again in a minute.

Everything was great! Holly made sure we had everything we needed!

We had a wonderful week and a great Thanksgiving at the Good Life home. The house was beautiful and had everything and more for fun,food and a great family getaway. The hosts were very helpful and attentive even checking in to make sure we if we had any questions. Our family had fun kayaking and paddle boarding and especially fishing. The house had so much that it made preparing a Thanksgiving meal for 10 so easy. The hosts have truly thought of everything when it comes to setting up a home that feels like your own when you are away. We could not have been more pleased with our stay and look forward to coming back soon.

Our family had a fantastic time, and the accommodations were wonderful! We spent the majority of the days outside and rented a pontoon boat for an afternoon. Fishing was awesome and weather perfect. Holly was wonderful to communicate with and very responsive to any questions. Highly recommend!

My family had a great time at Lake Gaston and this home was the perfect choice. Plenty of space, very well stocked kitchen essentials, clean and lots of water toys to enjoy. The owners responded promptly with Amy questions I had. I would definitely rent this home again.

Lovely place to stay... wish I could have stayed longer.

This was our second year staying at "The Good Life". It fits our family (2 sons, 2 daughters-in-law, and 4 grandchildren) very well. We love the level lot and shady areas. Pretty area. Nice dock for your boat and we enjoyed the kayaks, paddle boards and paddle boat. We also love feeding the fish by the dock. Our 7 year old granddaughter caught her first fish off the dock (with grandpa's help).

Communication with Holly is excellent, she is extremely responsive. We had a very smooth process and found the house by car and by boat very easily. Just out of the cove is a great area for waterskiing and tubing, we had a great time.

I hesitate to rave about this property because I want to keep it all to myself - but it truly is the best lake property we have rented. So clean, comfortable and well equipped! We spent 3 days and nights celebrating my mom’s 85th birthday - we loved the floats for the cove, the kayaks and the paddle boards. Even my mom got up on a paddle board! We had coffee by the firepit each morning and spent many hours sitting together on the covered porch with a great view of the cove. We had brought our boat so were able to explore Lake Gaston - wow, so beautiful! Holly made a great lunch spot recommendation on the water (The Pointe) and also made some suggestions for fun islands to explore. When we had to stop the fun to eat, we enjoyed the well equipped kitchen and the large table for 10 - plenty of room for all and a great table for late night card games! I can’t say enough good things about the house and can’t thank Holly enough for the great communication and thorough instructions/suggestions. Every detail about this rental is 5 star! We have decided to make an annual tradition of it and look forward to working with Holly again!

We had a wonderful time and everything was just as described. The sandy area was perfect for the kids to play and be able to enter into the water safely. The kayaks, paddle boards and peddle boat were wonder to have and our group enjoyed using them. Overall this was a wonderful place to stay and we enjoyed our time!

Ample room. Lots to do. WYer was great. Holly gave us lots of info

The property was perfect for our vacation for three generations. There were enough different spaces to allow for private times or family gathering times. The kitchen was well stocked and there were enough activities to keep everyone occupied (on the water boating or floating, lounging on the beach or 2 beautiful decks, playing pool, foosball, board games or eating smores by the fire). We rented a pontoon boat for tubing and lake cruises and swimming at the island sandbars- a huge hit with the kids. Chad and Holly were great hosts! The few times we needed to contact them they responded immediately. Everyone agreed that this vacation was the best!

This house was perfect for our family vacation. Our 1.5 year old enjoyed the flat lot and playing in the shallow lake water. We rented a boat for 3 days and tied it up to the dock overnight which was very convenient. All the included paddle boards and kayaks were a great bonus! We had a great time and would definitely rent this house again.

This place feels like home. It was very well stocked and not stripped down like most rentals. We loved all the watercraft toys that were provided! The yard was nice and large. The sandy area was more just dirt and not beachy and there is quite a bit of grass growth in the water where the main stairs come in, but still tons of water to swim in. Owners were very friendly and communicative. Lake was beautiful and we had a wonderful visit! We had a wonderful week.

Beautiful home that sits in a private cove with its own private dock. It easily accommodated a family of 10 with pets. Owners were very polite and helpful with us being unfamiliar with the area. Didn’t have a lot of luck fishing from the dock, but we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves out on the lake. We had our own boat, but would highly recommend renting one if you dont have one. Dinner out on the lake was a hit with Latitude’s , which was just around corner. The Point at Lake Gaston was a total let down and we ended up leaving without being served, but that has no reflection on the owners of this property and they were even very apologetic for our bad experience. We booked the house for 2023 the day we checked out.

First of all, I would like to thank Holly and Chad for sharing their lake house with our family. They are wonderful hosts. Anytime I had a question, Holly responded in a timely manner. She was so helpful in sending me information regarding our trip and things to see and do when we got there. This was our first time staying in this area so any information was valuable. The house was spacious for the 12 of us and offered plenty of room to move around, entertain, and have a great time. We loved all the seating areas and used them all. Plenty of games and the pool table was a big hit. We cooked all of our meals at the house so we really appreciated the well-stocked kitchen. I love to cook and most kitchens lack pots, pans, utensils and such, but not this one. Everything you need to serve up a great meal was there. The outside area is wonderful. They offer kayaks, paddleboards, peddle boats and some floating devices were there. It all got used. We were lucky and had great weather, mostly in the 90's so the lake water felt so good. It averaged 80-85 degrees the whole time. The kids could jump right in the water. It is not real deep by the dock so that was nice for the grandchildren (ages 9-13). It is sandy below your feet and as for adults you can walk out quite far before it gets too deep. The walk to the lake is nice and flat and offers seating along the way and even had a hammock to lay in. There is a fire pit we used to do smores and the gas grill was clean and ready to use. We caught so many fish by the dock and out in the lake. They caught some very large catfish also. Our son-in-law brought his boat and we tied that up at the boat house. We chose this lake house so we could get all of our children and grandchildren together from 3 different states ( about 3-4 hour drive for each of us so it was a perfect place for all of us to meet ) and create new memories. The "Good Life" certainly helped us do just that. We all had an absolute blast and hope to return again. Thank you again Holly and Chad for being such great hosts. We will return!!!!!!

This house was the ideal place for small children to retirees. It had everything that you would need. The kitchen was fully stocked and ready to cook anything. There was a very nice pool table and foosball as well as games and books. There were large TVs in every room. The 2 porches had ample seating with coolers and tables and a view of the lake. The lake was the biggest hit. There were kayaks, a paddle board and a peddle boat. The water off the deck was shallow and the kids had a wonderful time jumping off the deck. The area is fairly rural, but there is a Food Lion and Dollar Store not too far away. The only complaint we had were the hard mattresses. Holly, the owner, was great and checked in on us to see if there was anything we needed. My family would definitely recommend this house and is thinking about returning in the future.

We are a big family and our pup goes everywhere we go. We enjoyed the home, we had space upstairs for adults and space for the kids to play downstairs. The lake was great and the kayaks were a favorite. We enjoyed meeting the neighbors, I think that important! We had everything we needed in the home. Thank you!

The house was wonderful. My family stayed there for a 50th wedding anniversary celebration. There was plenty to do for the adults and the kids. The owners were very responsive and easy to work with.

What a great location and host!! Loved our stay with friends. Went on the kayaks, enjoyed the beautiful shaded backyard and the clean house! Thank you Holly!!

The house was wonderful. My family stayed there for a 50th wedding anniversary celebration. There was plenty to do for the adults and the kids. The owners were very responsive and easy to work with.

Our family getaway was amazing. We spent hours on the water in fishing kayaks, and came away with well over 80 fish on the week. The property was an excellent location for kayak fishing, and just a great location overall for a relaxing week. We could not have asked for a better place to spend some time off. The house was clean and cozy! The owners were great and ensured that we had a great time staying at their place. Definitely recommend this property to anyone looking to have a waterfront getaway!

We had a great time at the lake, the house and yard has everything you could need for little retreat. Communication was great, check-in and our were easy, house was exactly as listed - highly recommend.

This house is everything the listing says it will be. There is plenty of space for everyone, pretty views of the lake and a very well stocked kitchen. Holly is a wonderful hostess, staying in contact and answering all questions. The check-in/out process is so smooth and effortless with Holly's instructions. The numerous kayaks and paddle boat kept the kids (young and old!) entertained. There is a variety of games available, multiple TVs and a good Wi-Fi connection. Comfortable furniture in the common areas and comfortable beds. Awesome water pressure! While it wasn't a problem for us, the closeness of the neighbors could be bit much for some. There is no clear property line, but it's not hard to figure out. We only saw them briefly when we arrived and never had a problem. Honestly, if it is also a rental property (I don't know if it is), it would be an awesome set up for a large group getting the two houses next to one another. We absolutely loved our stay at 'The Good Life' and wouldn't hesitate to rent it again.