Lake Escape - Updated 2024 - Unobstructed Views at our Family-Friendly Retreat!
About this house rental
Nestled in Bracey, this lovely house for $443 per night is a great choice for your next break. Looking for an escape to the lake? Look no further! Lake Escape is a hidden gem, tucked away in a quiet finger of Lake Gaston offering the perfect place to gather with your friends and family. At Lake Escape, we spend our summers with a speaker and a float hanging out at the dock and the cooler months fishing or cozying up around the fire pit. With 2 kitchens, 2 living rooms, 6 bedrooms, and ample baths, there is enough space for everyone. We custom designed and built this home as a family, with family in mind. The goal was to have large common areas where we could eat and play board games together, laughing and enjoying each other’s company with the perfect balance of privacy so everyone has their own space to retreat and unwind after a good, long day. You will enter our home from the covered carport into the main floor and immediately be met with a beautiful view of the water. On this upper, main floor you will find a huge kitchen and dining room attached to the living room with seasonal fireplace, and two private bedroom suites with attached, private baths. Our kitchen is very well stocked, with lots of seating options for everyone, and the living room is big enough for the whole family! Surrounded by windows, you will have an amazing, unobstructed view of the lake from almost anywhere. Downstairs you will find a secondary kitchen allowing extra storage and refrigerator space as well as a second set of appliances, perfect for cooking for large groups! As you make your way toward the lake, you’ll find the hub. Our living room downstairs is the perfect hangout for the entire family! Downstairs has a more laid back feel and a variety of activities for all to enjoy. Those with a competitive spirit can test their skills at the ping pong table while others can gather on the large sectional to watch a movie, sports, or listen to music! We have upgraded wifi so you will have no problem streaming movies or music (or working if you absolutely HAVE to, but we encourage you not to 😉) We have an “art nook” for the kids (or the kids at heart) and a generous game closet filled with cards, board games, puzzles, trivia, and so much more. The remaining 4 bedrooms are off these main living spaces on the lower level. Our large yard is relatively flat compared to many homes on the lake and is perfect for throwing a football, playing badminton, or a friendly game of bocce ball (all of which are included!). There is sun and fun galore down at the dock, perfect for floating, fishing, or just finding some sun. At the dock, you’ll find lounge chairs for the sun lovers, noodles and a small selection of life jackets for those that want to float, and even a small refrigerator for live bait for everyone who wants to wet a line. Our paddle boat is available for you to use and you may rent kayaks, paddleboards, or boats from various businesses around the lake. Just because the sun goes down, doesn’t mean the fun stops! We have a built in fire pit, perfect for roasting hot dogs and marshmallows for smores. Just bring your own wood! When the fire dies out, sit around a while. The night sky is filled with stars and away from the hustle and bustle of busy life, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy this beautiful place that we get to call home. The “Lake Escape” is located in Tanglewood Shores Golf and Country Club, just 6 miles off Interstate 85, Exit 4 in southern Virginia. For a fee, you can play a round of golf on the community’s 9-hole course, or have access to the community recreation area! The rec area is always a family favorite, you can enjoy the beachy area with roped off swimming section, playground, grills, covered picnic shelters, basketball courts, and docks for fishing. Grocery stores, a marina with (our favorite) on the water restaurant and boat rentals, Rosemont Winery, and more local dining options are only a short drive away. We are so blessed to have this home and the opportunity to share it with you, our amazing guests! Our manager, Faith grew up in this home, on this lake. (Hi, it me, I’m the one writing this bio. Haha!) I have a special insight on the area and all the fun things there are to do and it is always my goal to help you make the most of your getaway. If you are celebrating a special event or just getting together with your friends, please let me know and I may be able to add a little bit of *sparkle* to your stay. As a safety precaution required by our home owners insurance, our home is equipped with a doorbell camera at the front door and an outdoor camera covering the exterior doors downstairs. There are absolutely NO cameras inside. These cameras are not monitored, unless there is an issue. If you have an issue, please don't talk to the doorbell! Give me a call or send a text, and I'm happy to help. Make your reservations early to ensure you first choice of weeks. Short notice rentals are available, contact manager for more information. Optional Add-Ons Linens - $250 per stay
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Bracey, VA
Reviews
4.7/5.0
Outstanding(112 Reviews)
5.0
My family of six met my two sisters and their families to spend the holidays together. The set up of the house and configuration of the bedrooms/ bathrooms worked really well for us! The kitchen was well stocked, the game room, books, games -- everything we needed for a fun family time even in the cold weather. We also enjoyed the beautiful view every day! Really enjoyed our time together here!
5.0
Quiet beautiful and immaculate home.
A huge thank you to Faith. Greatly appreciated
2.0
Found roaches ans and inside the house. Outside overrun with spider webs and active spiders. Screened in porches had wet moldy carpets.
5.0
My family consisted of cousins and all girls. There were 18 of us. Aged 73 as the oldest and 11 as the youngest. We had a great time! A GREAT TIME! We visited the very very close and beautiful Winery just 10 minutes away. Beautiful is an understatement. We had a lot of activities planned for our stay and we did them all, including having a private chef catered dinner on one of our nights and the home accommodated all beautifully.
We’re thinking of coming back for thanksgiving.
And Faith! Well she was EVERYTHING! Just a great host from the time I knew we were gonna book until we left. Thank you Thank you Thank you.
8.0
Three families travel every year to the lake. 6 adults and 8 kids. There was plenty of space everywhere! Kitchen, living, play area, bedrooms, outdoor porches and lawn. We very much enjoyed our stay. The only reason for a 4 star overall review is because we couldn’t jump off the dock into the lake. There are a lot of stumps in the water. But otherwise, it was a wonderful stay!
5.0
4 generations of family together for a week. Priceless! Everything was perfect
4.0
Three families travel every year to the lake. 6 adults and 8 kids. There was plenty of space everywhere! Kitchen, living, play area, bedrooms, outdoor porches and lawn. We very much enjoyed our stay. The only reason for a 4 star overall review is because we couldn’t jump off the dock into the lake. There are a lot of stumps in the water. But otherwise, it was a wonderful stay!
8.0
Great house and very well stocked. We loved the extras like 2 kitchens, games and puzzles, firepit (THANK YOU FOR THE SMORE FIXINGS).ots of seating on the dock, decks and inside. Plenty of room for all of us to relax and enjoy our stay. Communication with the owners was easy and they were quick to respond. The only negative was the unused(old) jetski and boat are a bit of an eyesore and the stumps right in front of the dock should be removed. We were told about the stumps, but not all that easy to maneuver around. We damaged and needed to replace the boat prop on the first day.
4.0
Great house and very well stocked. We loved the extras like 2 kitchens, games and puzzles, firepit (THANK YOU FOR THE SMORE FIXINGS).ots of seating on the dock, decks and inside. Plenty of room for all of us to relax and enjoy our stay. Communication with the owners was easy and they were quick to respond. The only negative was the unused(old) jetski and boat are a bit of an eyesore and the stumps right in front of the dock should be removed. We were told about the stumps, but not all that easy to maneuver around. We damaged and needed to replace the boat prop on the first day.
4.0
This house was set up perfectly for our three families to enjoy. There are plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms for our group of 12. The views from nearly everywhere in the house are beautiful. The kitchen was well-appointed, the furniture was comfortable, and the ping pong table was a hit. The yard was great for wiffle ball and had plenty of room for the kids to run around. The dock was great for sunning.
The house shows a bit of wear (older carpet, marks on walls, etc.) but was clean and comfortable. The location is all the way up into a narrow point of the lake and the water was shallow and didn’t feel as fresh and clean as the main body of the lake. The kids swam off the dock, though I wasn’t really interested in jumping in since the water was really dark and shallow. It took a solid 20 minutes by boat to get to the main lake where we didn’t have to worry about the wake and were able to ski.
8.0
House is beautiful!! Kitchen is well stocked. Our family had a great time here.
3.0
The house is good kitchen is well stocked with plenty of seating and any appliance you would want the beds are very comfortable lots of seating for tv and games now the bad add said you could use the things in boat house but no key the paddle boat doesn’t work the carpet in the enclosed porches are in terrible condition especially the one off the kitchen washing machine does not work properly but the worst thing is faith Edwards I called 2 weeks before the stay said I had questions twice I called 1 week before said I had questions no reply’s called on Thursday morning to let her know the dishwasher broke and flooded kitchen it’s now Saturday Night and still no word from her I am not asking for a refund but I should at least been contacted it is a shame if maintenance was kept up it would be a great place
4.0
House is beautiful!! Kitchen is well stocked. Our family had a great time here.
3.0
The house is good kitchen is well stocked with plenty of seating and any appliance you would want the beds are very comfortable lots of seating for tv and games now the bad add said you could use the things in boat house but no key the paddle boat doesn’t work the carpet in the enclosed porches are in terrible condition especially the one off the kitchen washing machine does not work properly but the worst thing is faith Edwards I called 2 weeks before the stay said I had questions twice I called 1 week before said I had questions no reply’s called on Thursday morning to let her know the dishwasher broke and flooded kitchen it’s now Saturday Night and still no word from her I am not asking for a refund but I should at least been contacted it is a shame if maintenance was kept up it would be a great place
8.0
Nestled in a quiet part of the lake, this house offers a respite from everyday life. A big kitchen, plenty of bathrooms, and nice, inviting spaces for all to enjoy.
A few flaws would be the low number of loungers up on the sun deck at the dock, multiple broken chairs, the single serve Keurig-style brewing machine (great for a small house, not for a large house like this), the old washer and dryer, and some mold growing in the master bath shower.
Owner was very helpful and great to work with. I would definitely stay here again.
4.0
Nestled in a quiet part of the lake, this house offers a respite from everyday life. A big kitchen, plenty of bathrooms, and nice, inviting spaces for all to enjoy.
A few flaws would be the low number of loungers up on the sun deck at the dock, multiple broken chairs, the single serve Keurig-style brewing machine (great for a small house, not for a large house like this), the old washer and dryer, and some mold growing in the master bath shower.
Owner was very helpful and great to work with. I would definitely stay here again.
10.0
Our family had a great time at the lake! The house allowed us plenty of room to gather as a group but also lots of space to spread out and enjoy the many fun activities available to us. We spent a lot of time fishing on the dock during the day and around the fire pit at night. The spacious and well-stocked kitchen made group meals easy, and the rooms and bathrooms were all a good size and comfortable. It was the perfect fit for us and we'd love to come back!
5.0
Our family had a great time at the lake! The house allowed us plenty of room to gather as a group but also lots of space to spread out and enjoy the many fun activities available to us. We spent a lot of time fishing on the dock during the day and around the fire pit at night. The spacious and well-stocked kitchen made group meals easy, and the rooms and bathrooms were all a good size and comfortable. It was the perfect fit for us and we'd love to come back!
5.0
Lake Escape is a large beautiful home with two levels of great spaces for sleeping, eating, meeting, and game playing. It was a great spot for our winter retreat. It is well maintained and always an exceptional place to stay!
10.0
We truly enjoyed our stay. This house has everything that you would need. The spacious kitchen made cooking Thanksgiving dinner a breeze a large group. We will definitely pan to stay again.
Thank you!
5.0
We truly enjoyed our stay. This house has everything that you would need. The spacious kitchen made cooking Thanksgiving dinner a breeze a large group. We will definitely pan to stay again.
Thank you!
8.0
Our stay was way too short. Only for the weekend to spend time with our only remaining Aunt, but if we go down to see her in the future, would definitely want to stay longer than the weekend.
4.0
Our stay was way too short. Only for the weekend to spend time with our only remaining Aunt, but if we go down to see her in the future, would definitely want to stay longer than the weekend.
10.0
Loved the views right on the lake. Spacious, clean, relaxing.
5.0
Loved the views right on the lake. Spacious, clean, relaxing.
8.0
We loved the view there. It was very spacious and we liked that we could dock our boat there. There is a major safety concern tho that needs to addressed! On the top floor outside on the balcony the glass rail is broken and held by two zip ties! If some leans on that they are going to fall and get really hurt or killed. There is mildew down stairs from a previous water leak on ceiling. There were a lot of roaches also seen through out the house. The house was pretty clean but some repairs and updated needed.
4.0
We loved the view there. It was very spacious and we liked that we could dock our boat there. There is a major safety concern tho that needs to addressed! On the top floor outside on the balcony the glass rail is broken and held by two zip ties! If some leans on that they are going to fall and get really hurt or killed. There is mildew down stairs from a previous water leak on ceiling. There were a lot of roaches also seen through out the house. The house was pretty clean but some repairs and updated needed.
5.0
We loved our vacation at Lake Escape. Having 2 kitchens was great! What a wonderful floor plan. Lots of space to gather as a group or to cozy up by yourself to read a book. Faith was quick to respond to any questions we had.
5.0
Our HUGE family loved our vacation time at Lake Escape! It offered more than enough room and the property was stocked very well. The two living areas were so nice. The big and little kids loved the ping pong table as well as the fishing from the pier. We enjoyed the views of the lake. We’d like to stay here again.
8.0
We loved the openness of the home! Very well equipped, particularly the kitchen. Kid friendly. Great Lake access and access to marina to rent jet skis and paddle boards.
4.0
Summer vacation 2022
We loved the openness of the home! Very well equipped, particularly the kitchen. Kid friendly. Great Lake access and access to marina to rent jet skis and paddle boards.
5.0
precious memories
our family really enjoyed staying at this property. The layout of the home was perfect for us and we had plenty of space!
5.0
The views of the lake from this house are amazing!! I have some fantastic photos of gorgeous sunsets that were absolutely breathtaking.
We had 12 adults (two were only there 2 nights), and we all had comfortable rooms to sleep in. Plenty of space in the common areas for us to get together for meals and games. We went for a weekend wedding, but decided to book a stay for the week and make it a real vacation. So glad we did! Faith made sure there is something for everyone to do, from puzzles, coloring books, board and card games, to outdoor games. There was great fishing off the dock and the paddle boat was a blast. Our only complaint was the wifi. With that many people and TV's all connected, it was a real struggle to get a good signal. Also, since the router is on the bottom floor, it doesn't work well upstairs on the porch or veranda. Overall it was a great experience to all be able to stay together and have fun as a family. I highly recommend!
5.0
Beautiful location!
The views of the lake from this house are amazing!! I have some fantastic photos of gorgeous sunsets that were absolutely breathtaking.
We had 12 adults (two were only there 2 nights), and we all had comfortable rooms to sleep in. Plenty of space in the common areas for us to get together for meals and games. We went for a weekend wedding, but decided to book a stay for the week and make it a real vacation. So glad we did! Faith made sure there is something for everyone to do, from puzzles, coloring books, board and card games, to outdoor games. There was great fishing off the dock and the paddle boat was a blast. Our only complaint was the wifi. With that many people and TV's all connected, it was a real struggle to get a good signal. Also, since the router is on the bottom floor, it doesn't work well upstairs on the porch or veranda. Overall it was a great experience to all be able to stay together and have fun as a family. I highly recommend!
5.0
Family weekend getaway
It was really good 👍
5.0
This is our second stay at this beautiful lake property. Clean, spacious, well stocked kitchen. Very easy check in and communication with the owner. Great experience overall!
5.0
Wonder Stay!
This is our second stay at this beautiful lake property. Clean, spacious, well stocked kitchen. Very easy check in and communication with the owner. Great experience overall!
10.0
We had a ladies retreat at the Lake Escape and had an amazing weekend! We love the spaciousness of the house and the beauty of the lake. The house is always very clean and neat. Faith is very responsive and helpful. Each time we have rented this home our common response is that it is a wonderful experience!
5.0
Amazing weekend
We had a ladies retreat at the Lake Escape and had an amazing weekend! We love the spaciousness of the house and the beauty of the lake. The house is always very clean and neat. Faith is very responsive and helpful. Each time we have rented this home our common response is that it is a wonderful experience!
5.0
2nd Annual Couples Retreat
Oh my Lord!!!
Awesome awesome!!!
From checkin process all way thru the check out. Everything was great!!!
From the comfort of the bed to the nice fire pit. Everything in the kitchen to prepare gourmet meals.
It was four couples. Plenty of space for everyone. I just love this place.
Thanks for a wonderful experience.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Bracey?
The average price for a rental in Bracey is $372 per night. This rental is $71 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Lake Escape - Updated 2024 - Unobstructed Views at our Family-Friendly Retreat!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Lake Escape - Updated 2024 - Unobstructed Views at our Family-Friendly Retreat!. Enjoy the water!
Is Lake Escape - Updated 2024 - Unobstructed Views at our Family-Friendly Retreat! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Lake Escape - Updated 2024 - Unobstructed Views at our Family-Friendly Retreat!?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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