Title: Encounters at Lake Gaston - New - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=90765510&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Encounters at Lake Gaston - New Vacation home in Bracey with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Encounters at Lake Gaston - New ![Exterior detail - Encounters at Lake Gaston - New (Bracey)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90770000/90765600/90765510/0fb04414.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets - Encounters at Lake Gaston - New (Bracey)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90770000/90765600/90765510/1d78767c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Encounters at Lake Gaston - New (Bracey)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90770000/90765600/90765510/d5bf58d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Encounters at Lake Gaston - New (Bracey)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90770000/90765600/90765510/b0cf3f1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Encounters at Lake Gaston - New (Bracey)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90770000/90765600/90765510/c054a1b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Directly on the Virginia side of Lake Gaston, this charming Victorian House invites you to unwind. Relax on the spacious front porch or stroll down to a flat dock perfect for fishing, sunning and swimming. Explore nearby attractions like Rosemont Winery or Shady Shack with karaoke. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Encounters at Lake Gaston - New Enjoy a relaxing stay in this 1 bed, 1 bath Victorian House directly on the Virginia side of Lake Gaston. Relax on the spacious front porch or walk down to flat dock for fishing, sunning and swimming. There is also a community area for some swimming, picnicking right across the street. If you’re looking to get out of the house, check out Rosemont Winery for a tasting or Shady Shack for karaoke. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - Pet friendly - One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Cottage (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93580000/93573100/93573021/a1125b41.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront Cottage w/ Boat Dock & 3 Decks! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Bracey is home to this vacation home. South Hill Model Train Museum and Colonial Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rosemont Vineyards and South Hill Country Club. 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Kerr Reservoir 32 min drive \- 37.1 km - ![Kerr Lake Country Club](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6225387/d172bcf2-33d3-4332-ba07-f654b8cae158.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kerr Lake Country Club 37 min drive \- 56.2 km - ![Very well maintained camping spaces right on the lake- great fun for all!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180663/1ec0518a-bcce-4b99-9ec3-a9161b1c6f9b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Occoneechee State Park 47 min drive \- 69.0 km - McGregor Hall 37 min drive \- 63.5 km ### Getting around - Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) 83 min drive ### Restaurants - Simmons Travel Center 15 min drive - Carolina BBQ & Chicken 17 min drive - Fofa Pizza 14 min drive - Subway 14 min drive - Huddle House 15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Encounters at Lake Gaston - New pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Encounters at Lake Gaston - New? ### What time is check-out at Encounters at Lake Gaston - New? ### Where is Encounters at Lake Gaston - New located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Encounters at Lake Gaston - New Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8.4 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### dan r., Durham Aug 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Wedding Weekend My fiance, now wife, stayed at Encounters at Lake Gaston for our wedding weekend. The place was perfect and allowed us to have a little escape from family and friends. We had rented both houses on this property and had family stay in the other house. The setup was perfect. ##### dan r. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alex P. Jul 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very relaxing stay The house was clean ,and well stocked with the usual items needed.nice porch to sit on,and a swing.parking is a bit tight,but manageable there is a beautiful dock,at the end of the property to fish from,we wete not sure,if we could use the canoes,paddle boards etc,as it was not described in listing,which was a little disappointing, so we didnt use them,otherwise it was very relaxing.make sure to shop before you arrive ##### Alex P. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Mike C. May 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful little cottage Ac unit went out but got fixed next day. Front door need glaze can be seen thru. Property was very nice parking was tight but doable. Very nice little set up on the water doc was easily accessible ##### Mike C. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Ernest A. May 22, 2024 Liked: Location Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Horrible stay No heat in winter and no help getting either unit to function i had to dispute the charge because host didnt give the promised refund. I was in the unit 20 minutes total. She is a horrible host ##### Ernest A. Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### john s. Aug 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### john s. 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