Is 5 BR, 3.5 Bath, Game Room, Kayaks, Paddle Boards, PETS WELCOMED! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at 5 BR, 3.5 Bath, Game Room, Kayaks, Paddle Boards, PETS WELCOMED!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

5 BR, 3.5 Bath, Game Room, Kayaks, Paddle Boards, PETS WELCOMED! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

Q: Where is 5 BR, 3.5 Bath, Game Room, Kayaks, Paddle Boards, PETS WELCOMED! located?

This family-friendly Littleton holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Gaston, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Goat Island and Roanoke Canal Museum and Trail. La Crosse Town Park and La Crosse Caboose Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

15 Jul 2024

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An amazing get away for the family.

The house is in a really great location and has all the amenities you need. It is truly cove style with main lake views. The hosts are really responsive and super helpful and friendly.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L., Arlington, VA

5 Aug 2023

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Wonderful

Our family had a great week in this clean, well-stocked home in a beautiful, peaceful cove on Lake Gaston. Highly recommend and look forward to visiting again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fred B.

29 Jun 2024

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Great Time at Cardinal Cove

Stayed the week at Cardinal Cove. My kids and grandkids had a great time swimming off the dock. We rented a pontoon boat for three days and was able to tie up the boat at the dock. Easy access to the lake.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

9 Apr 2024

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Perfect Spring Break Trip

Great house!! We had a wonderful time and the property was perfect. Plenty of parking, an easily accessible dock (and water toys), and an ideal yard with a firepit and dog run. We would definitely rent again! THANK YOU!!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

lori d.

21 Oct 2024

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Lake house family fun!

We loved our stay at the lake house! Our family had a wonderful 3 night stay just relaxing & enjoying the fall weather. We did some kayaking, drove 20 minutes to a haunted corn maze, went to the flea market right up the road and then enjoyed a day in downtown Raleigh. We celebrated our dog’s 10th birthday there and it made it so special to have him with us. We made some wonderful memories and will forever cherish our time together there. Beautiful home!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel V.

9 Oct 2023

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Early Fall Getaway

We gathered to celebrate a friend's 50th birthday and what a great weekend! The property is right on the water and has lots of places to hang out - hard to pick which one. We appreciated the time together so much and beautiful weather certainly helped with the gorgeous lake views.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 Jul 2023

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Great Vacay!

Our stay at Cardinal Cove was fabulous! The house and outdoor space was perfect! We (humans and dogs) all enjoyed our time very much. The description and photos are very accurate. Nice, quiet, and safe neighborhood. Great view of the lake. The fishing was good too. We caught sunfish, white perch, largemouth bass, and blue catfish right off the dock. If you want to get away from it all and reconnect with friends and family, Cardinal Cove is the perfect place.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B., Pfafftown, NC

26 Sept 2023

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Lake Gaston Family Getaway

Our family of ten enjoyed our stay at Cardinal Cove. The water toys available were fun for the entire family, especially the paddle boat. The kitchen is well stocked with appliances and utensils. The upstairs sitting area was a little small for our family movie watching but the downstairs sitting area worked fine. The property is older and needs a bit of maintenance on walkway to lake specifically the handrails. Inside, the property is updated with new lighting and fans. A grocery store is very close by for those food items forgotten. Tropical storm Ophelia arrived during our stay but only dampened one day. The lake was nice and even the puppy got into swimming. The owners were responsive. Book your next lake adventure here.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naomi R.

23 Aug 2024

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Family Getaway

Oh My Goodness this place is amazing! My husband just retired from the Navy and we wanted to unplug with our family and enjoy some time before civilian life begins. We found this place and it was EXACTLY as listed and even nicer in person. We had 6 adults, 2x12 yr olds a 10 yr old and a dog. We had PLENTY of room and then some. Our mornings were filled with coffee on the screened-in porch while the fellas casted lines off the dock. The kiddos loved tubing and the lake water was so clear and clean. We took the boat to dinner one night at WatersVew and it was very delicious with a great view...plus only like a 5 min boat ride just past mile marker 9 just past the Eaton's ferry bridge. Never have I stayed at a place for the week where we only had to go to the grocery store once...but this place is stocked with everything you could need. We followed suit and paid it forward leaving things we thought the next family might find useful. Even the light switches are labeled, such a nice touch! Big shout out to the house Uno deck as we had some cut throat games every night! There are more than enough floats, chairs, life vests anything and everything you could ever think of. We had one downfall...my daughter did break her wrist but thanks to the very informative notebook provided by the host we had already seen info to the closest Urgent Care and Emergency Department. Although sad and terrifying I was so thankful to have that information already tucked in the back of my mind.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

13 Jul 2025

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We had a wonderful experience for our entire family. Lots to do and lots of fun playing in the lake. The house worked very well for our multi generational, large family. Will definitely stay there again!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie K.

27 Jul 2025

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Beautiful Lake House

Wonderful, large home with fully accessorized kitchen .Space for large family gathering . Absolutely stunning views and easy access to Lake Gaston.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice H.

30 Nov 2024

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Thanksgiving Together

Great place…lots to do…definitely enjoyed Littleton!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

16 Aug 2023

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Christmas in August

We give a family vacation for Christmas instead of "junk". This was an awesome place to stay. We have stayed other places but this has been the BEST! Would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

1 May 2020

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Beautiful house with a wonderful view!

House was very clean, beautifully decorated and has a wonderful view of the lake! It is situated in a private cove which was perfect for letting the kids kayak and paddleboard. We loved watching the birds on the back deck. The games and fooseball/air hockey table kept the kids entertained on the rainy day. Grocery store and pizza place are just a few mins away. We had a wonderful visit and would love to come back another time!!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sherri A.

14 Aug 2021

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The home was beautifully decorated, clean and well stocked.-we needed nothing but food.

The owner of this property quickly responds and is very accommodating. The home is close to the town of Littleton. Plenty of room for the family to spread out from the indoor spaces to the outdoor screened in porch and dock. Loved the water toys (paddle boards, kayak, noodles, floats, paddleboat). Nature at its best with the birds, squirrels, egrets, turtles and bats. The firepit is an added bonus and if I'd brought my dog the fenced area would have been perfect. We loved every minute of our family reunion.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Darlene W.

30 Apr 2023

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Richmond Rd.

Great layout, well equip kitchen, boat house, outside chairs. We found some dishes & cookware that were dirty. Oven light out. Carpets were not vacuumed. Some updates needed. Promised we could take occupancy early, key pad on timer didn’t let us in until after 4. Some of the toilets need repairs. But overall we had a good stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn P., Glen Allen

13 Apr 2023

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Spring Break getaway we all need!

We took our family of 3 generations here for the kid's (age 10 & 12) Spring Break 2023, the first full week of April. My Father-in-law is 80 and was able to manage the house easily; though, the stairs to the water are no joke, even for the fit folks. Stick to the stairs, as the yard way down presents odd footing. It felt as if we went to a family member's home, everything we needed in the kitchen and bedrooms was already there. The gas grill fired up easily and we enjoyed grilling multiple times. The fire pit and complimentary Smore's kit was an overwhelming success; we did have to grab firewood at the nearby Food Lion. All the tools for managing the fire and toasting the marshmallows were there too. The kids and adults loved the available life jackets, kayaks, stand-up paddle board, and the paddle boat. The cove is nicely off the main lake which minimized the impact of the wind. We were fortunate to get the sun most days, temps low 80s and the water was chilly but kind at 60°ish. We had two fishermen in our group that spent nearly every opportunity casting lines off the dock. We visited Stonehouse Timber Lodge for live minnows that proved very worth the trip. We had success with artificial baits, just not as much. We caught more than a dozen bass with the biggest 3 ' 11 oz, several catfish with the biggest nearly 5 pounds, and a ton of Crappie at a pound or better. A wonderful trip no doubt, and if you have a chance, get doughnuts from Jenny Cakes just around the corner.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

16 Aug 2025

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The Cardinal Cove lakefront house was an excellent property for our family. We traveled with 4 adults, 3 kids, and 2 dogs. We enjoyed this house and would rent again. The downstairs area had a nice living room and access to the backyard - that was very helpful with our dog. The fenced in area also offered a large area for the dogs to roam. The dock area had a nice outdoor couch and two lounge chairs. The large canopy and 2 other umbrellas provided good shade. The deck floor gets very hot in the sun. There were steps to enter the lake or you could jump off the end of the dock. A good area for swimming and fishing. Little to no boat traffic. There was definitely algae in the water, but only along the bottom and the edges. The kayaks and paddleboard were awesome and we used them daily. The main lake is about 100 yard away from the dock. The house was well-stocked with appliances and dishes, but had a very small coffee pot for the number of guests. There was a Keurig also - bring pods. The main floor felt a bit cramped. We did not use the main floor bedroom and felt it would have lacked privacy and quiet. The back porch was lovely and the views were very nice throughout. The house was clean, but there were plenty of signs of wear and tear - worn beds and couches, missing cabinet pulls, light switches that were finicky, upstairs shower door/tub, cracked bunk bed, etc. Overall this is a lovely house. The highlight is definitely the access to the lake and the lake "toys".

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

11 Dec 2022

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Homey With Amazing View!

Seriously, the views from each room are just terrific! It's seems a quiet little cove when you're standing on the dock with a fishing pole, but up in the house you know you're part of the main lake and you can see across to the other side. Sunrises are fantastic! The house matched up perfectly (plus some) to the listing with maybe a few great surprises thrown in... (We were here for Thanksgiving and there were Christmas decorations up... SO thoughtful and lovely!) And if you like to cook- the kitchen is ready for you! Extremely well stocked with more than just "the basics". Owners were super-friendly and helpful, responded right away to answer a question we had... Overall, a great experience, a really comfortable stay, and a wonderful vacation... with GORGEOUS sunrises!!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate Q.

21 Nov 2022

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Great weekend

The house was perfect for a long weekend with a group of friends. Lots of seating areas, plenty of beds, and beautiful location on the lake.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B., Clayton, North Carolina

29 Jun 2022

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Nice Summer Retreat

Our family enjoyed staying at Cardinal Cove. The deck, water floats, kayaks and paddle board provided for most of our outdoor time. The water was shallow enough for my 5 year old grandchildren to comfortably play. (There were tiny worm-like leaches that stuck to our feet, but that is lake life.) The house is well insulated so noise from other floors was not highly noticeable and the layout & space was enough to accommodate my family and friends. There were also 3 fold-out tables that were nice to have for setting up extra eating spaces and a place to put together a puzzle or play games. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and were well-pleased with the property and all it provided.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alysa A.

16 May 2022

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The house that has it all!

Amazing stay at Cardinal Cove! The property is everything in the listing and more. Plenty of space for people to spread out and more than enough water toys and games to keep everyone happy. Super clean, kitchen is well stocked. Quiet street and cove. Couldn't ask for a better stay.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D.

20 Jan 2022

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Family vacation success!

Awesome location! Tucked away but not in the middle of nowhere. Accommodating. Lots of kitchen utensils etc since we did all of our meals at the house. Wonderful little dock. Pet friendly! We haven’t had a family vacation since I was a kid so having the family from different states meet up together and enjoy each other’s company was just a true blessing. Thank you for having us and I’d love to return back to this location for another family vacation. My family is already discussing it as a yearly thing.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 Oct 2021

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Perfect little getaway

We enjoyed the quaintness of the property and its location. All the non motorized water crafts available were great and we all enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

30 Sept 2021

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So amazing we extended our stay!

Everything was seamless and super easy. Mendy responded very quickly and was available for us at all times if needed. The house was so relaxing and the views from the house and deck were beautiful. The house was nicely updated and had everything we needed and more. Very clean. Loved the access to the water toys, which made the experience that much more amazing! Definitely recommend and would go back in a heartbeat.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

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