Great Escape-Spectacular Peninsula Lot, Amazing Outdoor Spaces, Gentle Slope!
About this house rental
Located in Bracey, this lovely house for $450 per night is a great option for your next break. Welcome to The Great Escape, one of the best rental homes on lake Gaston! This lake house has over 500 feet of shoreline on a unique 1.5 acre peninsula lot with spectacular lake views from three sides of the home! One side has a protected cove for your family to swim with minimal boat traffic at your dock with 10 feet deep water (enough to jump from sundeck). Outside your quiet cove, you have 1.5 miles of an awesome cove to ski, wakeboard and fish. You also have a covered dock with boat lift plus a jet ski lift. You can rest assured your boat will be protected from rain and wake chop. You also have a number of amazing outdoor spaces to gather including a screened in porch, patio with table with fire insert, firepit and sundeck at the dock. Water toys galore!!! We provide 4 stand up paddleboards, 2 person peddle boat, 2 single person kayaks, a 2 person canoe and 2 floating lounge chairs, all complimentary! This lake house has it all: spectacular views from 3 sides of the home, deep water at dock, gentle slope only 30 yards from the back deck of the home and a quiet dock area to swim. The home is a beautiful, brick, two story contemporary with two first floor king master suites and first floor laundry. On second floor there is a third master king suite plus an additional guest bedroom with queen bed, loft game room and rec room. There is a screened in porch and 4 1/2 baths in the home. Total square footage is 4000. Internet WI-FI via fiber (50 MB/Sec), Amazon Firestick with Youtube TV and Netflix, great cell service for Verizon and land phone line is included. Our neighborhood is one of only a few with Fiber internet on Lake Gaston. Bedroom configurations are: Master King Suite #1 - First floor luxurious master suite with king bed, balcony to deck, lake views on 2 sides and full private bath, lake views and walk-in closet. King Suite #2 - First floor bedroom has king bed, full bath, lake view and office desk with laser printer. King Suite #3 - Upstairs bedroom has a king bed with lake view and direct access to a full bath. First floor guest bedroom #4 - First floor guest bedroom has a queen bed next to full bath. Second floor bedroom #5 - Upstairs bunk room with 3 sets of bunk beds (6 twin beds) plus 1 twin bed and access to full bath down hall. Second floor loft - Upper level has loft with 3 twin beds. The Loft also has a competitive Tornado foosball table (over looking kitchen/great room). Foosball is a fun inside game for a rainy day! Rec Room - Upstairs rec room has 1 twin bed with flat screen TV with Amazon Firestick with Youtube TV and Netflix. Main level great room has 10 chair dining table convenient with kitchen and large deck overlooking lake. The kitchen has stainless steel refrigerator (with 2 ice makers) and granite counter tops plus a commercial ice maker in the pantry. Great room has flat screen TV with blue tooth enabled sound bar, blue ray player and Amazon Firestick with Youtube TV and Netflix. The deck spans the width of the home and has a drop down section designed to lower the hand rail allowing awesome views of the lake from the upper deck and inside the home. The deck also has a Weber gas grill (connected to house gas line), Weber charcoal grill and 5 person dining table with umbrella. The home is on a secluded 1.5 acre lot. There is a gently sloping stone walkway from house to the covered double boathouse with one covered slip and boat lift for renter, sundeck, 2 jet ski lifts (one for renter), canoe, 2 kayaks, 4 stand up paddle boards and a peddle boat for renter. There is also space for a guest boat which is uncovered. The concrete parking lot has a basketball hoop and ping pong table (balls and paddles provided). The Great Escape is located on Great Creek in the northwest quadrant of Lake Gaston. The home is a 10 minute drive from I-85. Great winery and golf only a few miles away. Checkin time is 4:00 PM and checkout 11:00 AM EST. Pets are considered, $150 per pet, must be crated trained and have flea/tick applied 30 days prior to stay. No smoking in home or screened in porch. Max occupancy is 19. Parties over 19 people are not allowed due to septic system and parking limits. Primary renter must be over 25 years old. Pillows, blankets and comforters are provided. Sheets and bath towels can be rented for $200. What is the water skiing like in Great Creek? The creek is protected from the main lake by a no wake zone and box culvert. That keeps many of the main lake yahoos out of our "private" creek. With 1.5 mile run, it makes a perfect spot for slalom skiing and wakeboarding. It's not uncommon to see some barefooting and great slalom skiing in the mornings. The jet skis and tubes generally don't come out until 11:00 AM. How is the fishing in Great Creek? The fishing is pretty good right from the dock at the home. Bream (Blue Gill) and catfish are easy to catch from the dock. We also have large mouth bass all around the docks in the creek. There are many bass tournaments that run out of the nearby Holly Grove Marina and many of the fishermen tell me our cove is as good as any at holding large mouth "keepers". The main lake offers a variety of good fishing spots including large grass fields as you head up into the river where striped bass are found. How is the boat traffic in Great Creek? During the week it is generally good throughout the day. The weekends in the summer can get busy in the creek between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM. When it gets too much boat traffic to ski or wakeboard, you can get into calm water in the river in about 20 minutes. Going out of Great Creek and heading north, you enter the river portion of Lake Gaston. The river offers miles of calm water, straight runs and deep water (26 feet). Since the water comes from the bottom of Kerr Lake, the water is cool which is refreshing in the heat of the summer. Deep, cool water as calm as butter is awesome for skiing and boarding. Lake Gaston is one of the truly superior lakes in the country, located in the piedmont area of northern NC and southern VA. It covers 20,300 acres, 34 miles long, and has over 350 miles of shoreline. The lake has very little water level fluctuation year round and has the highest water-quality rating in eastern USA (NC Stream Sanitation Commission, A2 rating). Lake Gaston is well stocked with game fish including striped and largemouth bass, walleye, bream, crappie, sunfish, perch and several varieties of catfish. Lake Gaston has an average depth of 40+ feet (~80+ ft. deep near eastern end at dam). Respond now to book your Great Escape!
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Ski in / Ski out
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Bracey, VA
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(181 Reviews)
5.0
We enjoyed our stay. Very well provisioned kitchen! Everything was as promised. We were there less than an hour when everyone asked if we can come back next year.
5.0
We planned a family gathering at this property for Christmas. We had 7 older children and 9 adults. Despite the weather being colder, we still had a wonderful time! We were able to take the paddle boat out, fish, and go on walks to explore the neighborhood with our dogs. It was an amazing experience!
5.0
Super Host, beautiful property, fantastic stay!
5.0
The Great Escape is an awesome home for a getaway. My family thoroughly enjoyed it!
It's a beautiful home inside and out.
Kitchen was fully stocked.
The best was excellence in customer service!
From the time we checked in Teresa made us feel welcome. She answered questions that we had promptly. She was very accommodating!
Thanks for sharing your lovely home!!!
If you haven't stayed, you should give it a try!
5.0
Some friends and family wanted a quick get away and I'm so glad we selected this house! I can't say enough great things about it - inside and out it is perfect. The landscaping is beautiful, all the outdoor spaces are well planned and accessible - and we used them all! It was nice to have a choice of a gas firepit or a wood fire! We used both. The boat house is great with the second level deck. That fact that the home is situated on a peninsula makes it very private and secluded. The house inside is very well stocked and has everything you need for a couple of nights or a whole week. The beds are comfortable, it was clean, the screen porch is wonderful and the home is very spacious. We didn't have any kids but it would be GREAT for family with a bunch of kids. Teresa was very responsive and is a great host. We will be back!
5.0
A great vacation home with nice amenities! My family an I enjoyed our stay here. The owners were very responsive when we needed to reach out. It was a nice plus for there to be two refrigerators plus an extra ice maker. The large pantry made it easy for us to store all of our food. There is a wood burning fire pit plus a gas one; we utilized both. The large deck made for a great space to play corn hole. We would come back for another stay.
5.0
Lots of rooms and great water toys!
5.0
My daughter said after we left “this was the best vacation ever”. I think this summarizes how everyone felt about our stay. Everything with the house was perfect. And our host was very helpful and responsive. We would definitely go back again.
5.0
Teresa and Pete went above and beyond communicating before we arrived. The house was beautiful, unbelievably clean, stocked with everything that you could need, and an open layout that everyone loved.
We really appreciated having access to the kayaks, paddle boards, etc. The yard is beautifully landscaped, and the bird feeders were an added attraction. My favorite part was sitting on the screened in porch.
I highly recommend this house and really appreciate Teresa and Pete sharing their house with my family.
5.0
We had a beautiful week. The house was perfect. It was fully loaded with all the appliances gadgets and even spices. It had an abundance of water toys at your hand for relaxing or paddling around. We had one small issue with the sink faucet being lose and Pete and Teresa immediately handled the problem. They even checked on us to make sure everything else was good. I highly recommend this property and am looking forward to spending more time there.
5.0
This is our fifth year in row staying at The Great Escape! We will continue to stay here in the future. Pete and Teresa are the most AMAZING HOSTS!! They continue to improve the property every year even when I think it can't get any better!! Staying here is my family's Happy Place!! We are already looking forward to next year!!
5.0
This was our second stay at The Great Escape. We loved this property so much that we came back. The location is perfect as it is on it's own little peninsula on a side creek of the main lake, making it ideal for floating in the lake all day long. We used the SUPs, kayaks, and pedal boat daily! The house has everything you will need including TWO refrigerators and a stand alone ice machine. So many beds to accommodate are large extended family (9 grand children!!). My favorite room was the screened in porch for morning coffee (especially nice when it had rained overnight). The hosts were wonderful and easy to communicate with. Thanks for a great family vacation!!
5.0
Loved our stay! Owners are amazing!
Enough room for 4 families.
5.0
Pete & Teresa are great hosts! Each time we have stayed there have been upgrades to the home & property! They communicate well with us & are very responsive to our questions. They appreciate it when you let them know of a lot problem. This year was our smallest group. The most recent upgrades were mindful of the groups the house can handle! Thanks from all of us!
5.0
The outdoors of the property are gorgeous, with many places to sit and enjoy the scenery of the lake. The water is clean and deep for enjoying all sorts of water activities.
The house is clean and spacious with plenty of extra sleeping space, extra tables and chairs, room for a very large group to fit comfortably and not feel cramped.
5.0
We had a wonderful Mother’s Day retreat with our only living aunt that’s 85. It was her daughters and all of her nieces. We had a wonderful time. We laughed. We cried we prayed we sang we danced. We made some beautiful memories. We didn’t want to leave. The home had everything from spices to great cookware. It is fully equipped. The owners were very helpful and kind. We will be returning.
5.0
We had a wonderful Mother’s Day retreat with our only living aunt that’s 85. It was her daughters and all of her nieces. We had a wonderful time. We laughed. We cried we prayed we sang we danced. We made some beautiful memories. We didn’t want to leave. The home had everything from spices to great cookware. It is fully equipped. The owners were very helpful and kind. We will be returning.
5.0
The owners really seem to have spared no expense nor - missed any detail for providing an exceptional experience. The kitchen equipment, the furnishings, the attention to detail all combined to provide a completely relaxed and enjoyable stay. Four bathrooms enabled us to have each couple and each single have private baths. If the 5th bedroom is used, a bath will need to be shared, and this is accommodated well by having two bathrooms with both en suite and direct access.
10.0
Three generations of our family stayed at the Great Escape for a week. If you are looking for a large lake home for a large group in the Lake Gaston area, this should be your top pick. The house is clean, roomy and well appointed. There are plenty of table and cook ware, small kitchen appliances, two full size new refrigerators and an ice maker, large pantry, etc. that make meal prep easy and fun. The house and the gorgeous and large yard have many seating areas and places to wonder to find a quiet place for yourself or conversational spaces with others. The dock was a terrific bonus for many of us for fishing, swimming (and yes, jumping into the lake from the high deck!) and catching some rays. The Internet runs through fiber optic cables-so no need to worry about not having great connections.
The owners are easy to communicate with and seek to make sure your vacation is as smooth as possible. The owners have a detailed notebook with instructions for everything on the property indoor and out that make getting online, locating the lake toys, linens (an additional cost), etc., a snap. They also communicate with you well in advance on how to open up and close up the property. There is no garbage service; dumpster is only two minutes away near the Citgo station. Be aware the upstairs loft is open to the great room below and has no window coverings. They are three twin beds in this room. Our teenagers (16 & 18) found it a fine place to sleep. Bring your own coolers.
5.0
Three generations of our family stayed at the Great Escape for a week. If you are looking for a large lake home for a large group in the Lake Gaston area, this should be your top pick. The house is clean, roomy and well appointed. There are plenty of table and cook ware, small kitchen appliances, two full size new refrigerators and an ice maker, large pantry, etc. that make meal prep easy and fun. The house and the gorgeous and large yard have many seating areas and places to wonder to find a quiet place for yourself or conversational spaces with others. The dock was a terrific bonus for many of us for fishing, swimming (and yes, jumping into the lake from the high deck!) and catching some rays. The Internet runs through fiber optic cables-so no need to worry about not having great connections.
The owners are easy to communicate with and seek to make sure your vacation is as smooth as possible. The owners have a detailed notebook with instructions for everything on the property indoor and out that make getting online, locating the lake toys, linens (an additional cost), etc., a snap. They also communicate with you well in advance on how to open up and close up the property. There is no garbage service; dumpster is only two minutes away near the Citgo station. Be aware the upstairs loft is open to the great room below and has no window coverings. They are three twin beds in this room. Our teenagers (16 & 18) found it a fine place to sleep. Bring your own coolers.
10.0
Could not have ask for a more beautiful location. The house was wonderful with lots of space and comfort. Our group had 11 adult women.
5.0
Could not have ask for a more beautiful location. The house was wonderful with lots of space and comfort. Our group had 11 adult women.
5.0
Wonderful experience. Beautiful property with all the amenities you could want. Owners very accommodating. Loved this rental.
10.0
Great big house with lots of open areas and beautiful views of the lake. Loved the fire pit and big tables for board games. Used the driveway for spikeball and had a great time. My only complaint was that there was is a seemingly strict seven car limit with restrictions to “not park on the grass or the street” for the driveway for a house that holds 19 people. We were all coming from different directions and some at various times so we were originally going to drive separately but had to carpool and drive out of the way to pick each other up so we could adhere to the limit. When we got there the driveway is huge and there is no grass for people to park on so it was just frustrating to have a limit that seemed unnecessary. Other than that, gorgeous place.
5.0
Great big house with lots of open areas and beautiful views of the lake. Loved the fire pit and big tables for board games. Used the driveway for spikeball and had a great time. My only complaint was that there was is a seemingly strict seven car limit with restrictions to “not park on the grass or the street” for the driveway for a house that holds 19 people. We were all coming from different directions and some at various times so we were originally going to drive separately but had to carpool and drive out of the way to pick each other up so we could adhere to the limit. When we got there the driveway is huge and there is no grass for people to park on so it was just frustrating to have a limit that seemed unnecessary. Other than that, gorgeous place.
10.0
Everything was as described. Overall good experience!!
10.0
My cousin and I both turn 60 in November, so we booked this home for a 3 night girls' weekend. The number guests ended up being 19, but no one ever felt crowded. I would love to book this home during the summer, so that we can take advantage of the water sports. The only thing that would have made it better was more refrigerator space. We loved the two ice makers, the screened porch and the fire pit. We felt safe the entire weekend and could not have had a better time. The hosts were excellent and we stayed in touch with them over the weekend.
5.0
Everything was as described. Overall good experience!!
5.0
Property is perfect for a large family gathering. This is the second time we have stayed here for a Thanksgiving week and hope to do it again.
5.0
My cousin and I both turn 60 in November, so we booked this home for a 3 night girls' weekend. The number guests ended up being 19, but no one ever felt crowded. I would love to book this home during the summer, so that we can take advantage of the water sports. The only thing that would have made it better was more refrigerator space. We loved the two ice makers, the screened porch and the fire pit. We felt safe the entire weekend and could not have had a better time. The hosts were excellent and we stayed in touch with them over the weekend.
5.0
House was well equip with all the necessary to have a great family gathering . Easy to communicate with the owners . Best lake house we stayed so far .
10.0
The property is as described and was well stocked for all of our needs. This is a beautiful property and there were many places for us to enjoy both outside and inside. Thank you for sharing your home!
10.0
This property couldn't have fit our needs any better! Great location, nice areas to relax and enjoy the outdoors around the house and plenty of common area space inside. We all enjoyed!
5.0
This property couldn't have fit our needs any better! Great location, nice areas to relax and enjoy the outdoors around the house and plenty of common area space inside. We all enjoyed!
5.0
The property is as described and was well stocked for all of our needs. This is a beautiful property and there were many places for us to enjoy both outside and inside. Thank you for sharing your home!
5.0
Beautiful and peaceful
10.0
This is a stunning property that is everything as described in the listing. The location is on a point in the lake with water all around and very private. Kayak and paddle boards available for exploring the lake. Inside is spacious clean and beautiful and plenty of room. Owners are very kind and accommodating. Great location for a family gathering or reunion
5.0
This is a stunning property that is everything as described in the listing. The location is on a point in the lake with water all around and very private. Kayak and paddle boards available for exploring the lake. Inside is spacious clean and beautiful and plenty of room. Owners are very kind and accommodating. Great location for a family gathering or reunion
5.0
VRBO booking was easy.
10.0
Definitely would rent the property again and love the house and the layout was very nice and it was a plus with ice machine.
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 $78 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Great Escape-Spectacular Peninsula Lot, Amazing Outdoor Spaces, Gentle Slope!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Great Escape-Spectacular Peninsula Lot, Amazing Outdoor Spaces, Gentle Slope! pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Great Escape-Spectacular Peninsula Lot, Amazing Outdoor Spaces, Gentle Slope!?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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