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Serene, Spacious Lakefront Home in a Quiet Cove

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Dawn on the Lake is a cheery waterfront home nestled into the bank of Poplar creek, offering three cozy levels for relaxation. Unwind in the living room or gather in the screened-in deck overlooking Lake Gaston, perfect for enjoying sunsets. With four bedrooms and outdoor activities like fishing from a private pier or paddling with provided kayaks and canoes, this home is ideal for family vacations or romantic getaways.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Serene, Spacious Lakefront Home in a Quiet Cove

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio
An outdoor pool, laundry facilities and a garden are available at this smoke-free holiday home. Other amenities include gas grills. The holiday home has 4 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds, dining tables and kitchen islands. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: All pet waste must be cleaned from the property.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 16
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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Serene, Spacious Lakefront Home in a Quiet Cove Bracey

About the area

Located in Bracey, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Rosemont Vineyards and South Hill Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Gaston and La Crosse Town Park. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby. Visit our Bracey travel guide
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Bracey, VA

What's nearby

  • Sunrise on Lake Gaston sunburst and reflection on the water
    Lake Gaston
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • #trovember
    John H. Kerr Reservoir
    33 min drive - 37.8 km
  • Kerr Lake Country Club
    Kerr Lake Country Club
    38 min drive - 56.9 km
  • Very well maintained camping spaces right on the lake- great fun for all!
    Occoneechee State Park
    48 min drive - 69.6 km
  • McGregor Hall
    38 min drive - 64.1 km

Getting around

  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
    90 min drive

Restaurants

  • Simmons Travel Center
    14 min drive
  • Carolina BBQ & Chicken
    17 min drive
  • Fofa Pizza
    13 min drive
  • Subway
    14 min drive
  • Nessa's Kitchen
    23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Serene, Spacious Lakefront Home in a Quiet Cove have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Serene, Spacious Lakefront Home in a Quiet Cove pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Serene, Spacious Lakefront Home in a Quiet Cove?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Serene, Spacious Lakefront Home in a Quiet Cove?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene, Spacious Lakefront Home in a Quiet Cove?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Serene, Spacious Lakefront Home in a Quiet Cove located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Lake Gaston and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Rosemont Vineyards. La Crosse Town Park and La Crosse Caboose Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Serene, Spacious Lakefront Home in a Quiet Cove Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic House in a beautiful cove

Our stay with Dawn was fantastic. Very spacious house with a great back yard. The neighbors were friendly and the neighborhood was very quiet. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely visit again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet lakefront house

Great location on a quiet part of the lake. Great deck, dining area and beds.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Cindy M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gaston

Enjoyed our stay. House could have been cleaner but we enjoyed the property. We were able to float in lake and fish with the grandkids.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake House

Dawn was very accommodating and very responsive. The main living room /kitchen area was a great space to share family time together. Everyone enjoyed swimming in the lake, using the canoe and paddle boat! We enjoyed a day of golf as well! A great place to build lasting memories!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephenie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

This was a very nice place with lots of room. Enjoyed every minute. I was shocked that the pool cost $7 per person/ per day, I thought it was included with the stay. Other than that it was good, we had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Felt like home

Our family felt right at home in this cozy house. We especially loved and appreciated the lake access, our canoe ride to the swimming area, the screened-in porch with soothing chimes, and well stocked kitchen! We had everything we needed for a fun family vacation with our adult children. We boated in the sun all day, and played board games at the table every evening. Made for lasting memories for sure.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol W., Overland Park, KS

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice lakefront rental

We rented this house and another just down the street for a family reunion. This house was very comfortable and it was very nice to hang out in the water and the lawn area. It was very hot the week we were there and so floating in the water was enjoyable. The house was as advertised and all worked well. The washing of the bed linens and towels prior to leaving with a 10:00am checkout was not ideal and I really wish there had been another option. We knew that coming in, but it made for an early morning for all on checkout day. Owner was responsive with any of our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Lake Vacation

The house was large enough to accommodate my group of six adults and three children. With three levels there are stairs so folks with mobility issues may have problems. The neighborhood and the whole lake gave off a safe, low key, uncrowded, family vibe. Everyone we met on the water or on land gave us a smile or wave. The house is close to the end of one of the creek arms off the main lake. There is a two-person canoe with paddles, a one-person kayak without a paddle and a two-person paddle boat that looks like it has not been used in a while. We rented a ponton boat from a local marina who dropped off and picked up from the house's bock. Caught catfish casting a bottom rig with sausage straight out from the house dock. Caught smaller fish using a very small hook, bobber, worm set- up in the morning and evening as small fish move into and out of the vegetation to the left of the dock. Host was responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had our whole family and dogs with us and this home was perfect for our needs. The yard and firepit were amazing and the view was breathtaking especially in the morning with the morning mist. There was ample seating for our family to enjoy a meal together at either the table in the kitchen or on the back porch. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Denese J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

The house was large enough to accommodate 8 adults and 8 kids(1-14). The dock was loved by all ages. The middle floor was a very open space that was utilized as our main hub of gathering. The area was nice, large yard for the kids to run around, neighbors were great and put on an awesome 4th firework show.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was excellent, cove was quiet and good for swimming, fishing and canoeing. House was roomy and comfortable. Screened in porch was really nice We mostly used paper plates but there were only 8 forks so we had to go buy some plastic utensils . We didn’t use the playground or beach area because we weren’t willing to pay 7:00/person/day but the dock at the house worked.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome time!

Beautiful house, awesome location, excellent service from the host.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxation on the lake!

Our experience was amazing! The house was perfect and very open with plenty of space for all of us. The location was also great and the lake view was beautiful! We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolute perfect house for a family trip. Lots of beds/room. The access to the water was amazing. You had gas and a restaurant within minutes. The park with the water slide was a nice touch and kids loved it. Very convenient spot that didn't have a lot of boat traffic coming through it.Only complaint is during checkout, having every single bed sheet in the house cleaned and folded by 10am is DIFFICULT. We got it done, but it required everyone being up at 6am to get through all the loads of laundry. But otherwise the owners were amazing, good responders, and kept a clean house with plenty to do to have fun! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday!

Such a large property with great outdoor and indoor spaces for large groups! We enjoyed spending time on our boat in Lake Gaston :)
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

LINDSAY R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun Week

Fun week with family
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pooja A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful family vacation

We had a great time at this house for our family vacation. We loved all the amenities, and the house was very clean upon arrival. The host Dawn was always very friendly and gracious in her communication. We were so thankful to have this time together and look forward to returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Reanna L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Family Father's Day Vacation Gift

Had a great time. The property was nice. It was s little out dated and the extras to use such as life vests and kayaks were in dinky condition, so we didnty want to use them.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

The property had everything we needed. Very well stocked. I wish we had been allowed to use the neighborhood ramp to drop off our jet skis without paying $7 but the public ramp wasn't far so we used that instead.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun at Lake Gaston

The amenities were great. The beds were very comfortable. We enjoyed using the canoe, kayak, board games, cds and fire pit. The only complaint is having to wash the sheets and towels before departure. We ended up using our own, because we saw no way to get them all washed before checking out at 10:00 am.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Regina P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

4th of July fun

We had lots of fun! Was amazing how festive the neighbors were with fireworks for the holiday! Dock area was very shallow lots stumps had a bit of issues with the boat we rented due to stumps rocks near dock! Otherwise everything was amazing we enjoyed our stay!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun at the Lake

The host was very responsive to any questions we had throughout the stay. We enjoyed fishing, canoeing and swimming right off the back dock and making s'mores by the fire pit. Just a short walk away is the beach area- where the kids had a great time on the slide . We also made use of the community pool on the very hot days. The house was spacious and accommodating for everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Linda I.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Nice enough property

Pros Comfortable beds and nice linen.Home was cleanRoomy, there were 13 of us.Cons No place to store provisions. Every kitchen cabinet was full. There were only 8 forks for 13 people Could not play w the yard games we brought bc the grass was too high and not cut until our last day.Paddle boat was broken. (realized after pulling it out of poison ivy and cleaning it for 30 mins.)Its these small attention to details that make a good stay a great stay.I only gave location 3 stars bc there was very little shade, the water was very shallow and extremely muddy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Frank M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bracey Lake House

We had a wonderful stay at the lake house. The weather was hot and humid but the lake was a perfect temperature. The dock was very convenient for my boat even though the depth finder showed some areas that got pretty shallow (<3 feet). By the end of the week, I discovered what areas to avoid (forewarned about stumps). There is a semi-private boat ramp about 2 blocks away that is small but worked well to launch and retrieve my 17 foot bowrider. The creek where the house resides leads to Lake Gaston with about a 5 minute boat ride. If you wanted a break from the lake, there is a club house pool at the golf course entrance, that for a small fee, we enjoyed for a day. We didn't bring our clubs but the golf course looked nice. Some things to consider or suggestions: Bring your groceries. There are grocery stores but they are about 20 miles away. If you like to watch TV, there is only 1 on the 2nd floor. I know its vacation - but there are no TVs besides 1. Thankfully we brought an iPad to catch up on the news before bed. Also the Wi-Fi doesn't extend to the dock. Meaning during the day, streaming music over a blue tooth speaker was tedious but we figured out a system through trial and error. Other than that, we will definitely be back. It was a perfect 3 hour get-away and the host was very accommodating. We live at the beach but the lake was a welcome change. Thanks for sharing your home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property, spacious house, thoughtful wecome gift. We enjoyed every moment!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025