Title: Great Escape-Spacious Peninsula Lot, Amazing Outdoor Spaces, Gentle Slope! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Great Escape-Spacious Peninsula Lot, Amazing Outdoor Spaces, Gentle Slope! Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and furnished patio ## Photo gallery for Great Escape-Spacious Peninsula Lot, Amazing Outdoor Spaces, Gentle Slope! ![Exterior - Great Escape-Spacious Peninsula Lot, Amazing Outdoor Spaces, Gentle Slope! (Bracey)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34332100/34332025/5d3a4899.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Great Escape-Spacious Peninsula Lot, Amazing Outdoor Spaces, Gentle Slope! 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(Bracey)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34332100/34332025/1218b868.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled on a secluded 1.5-acre peninsula lot, The Great Escape offers unparalleled lake views from three sides of the home and 500 feet of shoreline. With an array of water toys like stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, and floating lounge chairs at your disposal, you can unwind by the dock or explore the surrounding waters. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 194000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Great Escape-Spacious Peninsula Lot, Amazing Outdoor Spaces, Gentle Slope! 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'll have a guest slip with mooring whips for your boat, plus a jet ski lift. 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 pedal 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, plus a guest bedroom with a Queen bed and first floor laundry. On second floor there is a third master king suite, 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: Primary King Suite #1 - First floor luxurious master suite with king bed, balcony to deck, lake views on 2 sides and full private bath with soaking tub, 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 across from 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. The Main level great room has a 10 chair dining table convenient with kitchen and large deck overlooking the lake. The kitchen has stainless steel refrigerator (with ice makers) and granite counter tops plus a commercial ice maker in the pantry. In addition, there is a 2nd full refrigerator/freezer in the hallway across from the pantry for your use. The 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 8 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 dock, with an open guest dock for the renter to have 2 boats, with mooring whips to keep your boat safely away from the guest dock. There is also a sundeck, and 1 jet ski lift for renter), Included are a canoe, 2 kayaks, 4 stand up paddle boards and a peddle boat for renter.. 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. Check in time is 4:00 PM and checkout 11:00 AM EST. Pets are considered, $150 per pet, must be crate 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, or creek 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! ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 4.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shower - Soap ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Netflix - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Streaming services ### Outdoor areas - Charcoal grill - Dock - Firepit - Furnished patio - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk - Desk chair - Office - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 5 steps to reach entrance - Handrails in stairways - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No elevator - Smooth flooring in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Smoking not allowed in house and screened in porch ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Boat - Foosball table - Kayak - Optional golf privileges - Paddleboard - Table tennis - Water sports equipment - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks 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 - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Composting - Garden - Unit size: 4,000 square feet - Water dispenser - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33498400/33498335/6895f4f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Point Lot! 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Renter needs to make and strip beds if linens rented. Copy of valid drivers license (to verify identity) and signed rental agreement must be returned to Owner within 15 days of booking. No curbside garbage collection. All garbage must to taken to nearby county dumpsters prior to checkout. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: $150/pet, crate trained, flea&tick med required ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed The home is limited due to septic system/parking ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Smoking not allowed in house and screened in porch ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Note from host: The home is limited due to septic system/parking Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area Located in Bracey, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Virginia S. Evans Doll Museum and South Hill Model Train Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rosemont Vineyards and South Hill Country Club. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Bracey travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Bracey.dx11924) [View more Vacation homes in Bracey](https://www.expedia.ca/Bracey-Private-Vacation-Homes.d11924-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.57635%2C-78.07633&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Xb95xx_MUDQbUqipCRY3FqY4WOk=) Bracey, VA ### What's nearby - Lake Gaston \- 1 min walk \- 0.1 km - Rosemont Vineyards \- 6 min drive \- 5.0 km - John H. Kerr Reservoir \- 32 min drive \- 35.8 km - Kerr Lake Country Club \- 37 min drive \- 54.9 km - Occoneechee State Park \- 48 min drive \- 74.1 km ### Getting around - Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 84 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Simmons Travel Center - ‬14 min drive - ‪Carolina BBQ & Chicken - ‬18 min drive - ‪Fofa Pizza - ‬13 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬14 min drive - ‪Shady Shack Grill & Flip Flops Bar - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Great Escape-Spacious Peninsula Lot, Amazing Outdoor Spaces, Gentle Slope! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Great Escape-Spacious Peninsula Lot, Amazing Outdoor Spaces, Gentle Slope! ? ### What time is check-out at Great Escape-Spacious Peninsula Lot, Amazing Outdoor Spaces, Gentle Slope! ? ### Where is Great Escape-Spacious Peninsula Lot, Amazing Outdoor Spaces, Gentle Slope! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Great Escape-Spacious Peninsula Lot, Amazing Outdoor Spaces, Gentle Slope! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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 206 8 - Good 9 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dana C. Jul 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This is our sixth year staying at The Great Escape. This property is perfect for our family as we continue to make memories together. Teresa and Pete are wonderful hosts and always make sure we are happy with our stay. The house is fully stocked with everything we need and more!! ##### Dana C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Derek R. Jun 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place for large family gathering! The property was very spacious for a large family with lots of amenities for everyone, so we were able to spread out and have smaller more intimate gatherings throughout the week. Our family loved the house and all that it offered and Pete and Teresa were very friendly and accommodating. Our family would love to stay again! ##### Derek R. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greg H. Jun 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend Getaway I believe it is our 4th time staying at this property and have done full weeks in the past. Great location and privacy. Owners are VERY responsive and always making sure that you are having a Great time and if you need anything. ![Paradise Awaits !!](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/1e960c50-0795-4b33-bf10-9550508d87f9-1749666756919.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Greg H. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracey S. May 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location! Nice house on a great location. Lots of amenities and very responsive owners. ##### Tracey S. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon C. Aug 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place!! Loved our stay! Owners are amazing! Enough room for 4 families. ##### Sharon C. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Dec 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thanksgiving Get Away We have been staying at the Great Escape every other year for three Thanksgivings. Fantastic place for extended family to gather for a holiday and family time. Plenty of space for cooking all the family favorites. Pete and Teresa are great hosts. Highly recommend. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### carol w. Sep 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Property What an amazing week at the Great Escape! This was our second time at this beautiful property and we highly recommend it. The owners are quick to reply and answer any and all questions. Check in is easy and the amenities are outstanding down to the spices in the kitchen. ##### carol w. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claudine P. Jul 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Family Gathering Wonderful property for a group ranging from 14 to 84\. We had everything we needed! Really enjoyed the location for watersports, super-convenient, and loved that we could sit on the point and watch the action from land too!! Lake Gaston has become a family favorite. ##### Claudine P. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Tazashia W. Dec 29, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious Lakefront Home with Exceptional Hospitality Our family rented this home for the Christmas holiday, and it was perfect! The house is huge, offering plenty of space for everyone to relax and enjoy. The kitchen was incredibly well-equipped—everything we needed (and more) was right at our fingertips. The lake views were stunning, especially from the canoe, which made for a peaceful and memorable experience. The owners were fantastic—communication was excellent, and any issues we encountered were quickly addressed. We couldn’t have asked for a better stay. Highly recommend this home! ##### Tazashia W. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill B. Apr 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Great Escape is great! Our party of 6 adults absolutely loved this place. We found everything that we needed plus much, much more. You won't run out of things to do here and you can't help but admire the wonderful decorating in the house and incredible landscaping on the property. The view and location are great and we thoroughly enjoyed the firepit by the water in the evening, and fishing from the dock during the day. We were very happy that we chose this place for our get together. ##### Bill B. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beth R. Sep 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Teresa and Pete were wonderful to work with, and I can't say enough about their awesome house. The house is beautiful, very well maintained, and stocked with every item that you could need. The layout of the kitchen/dining area/den is perfect. I especially loved the screen porch with the nearby bird feeders. The whole family loved being in the water, and reading/sunning on the dock. Thank you for allowing us to share your wonderful home. ##### Beth R. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darlene J. Sep 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Spent 4 nights with adult children and 5 grandsons aged 2 and under. Plenty of space for all. Of course had to keep close eye on grandsons when close to water, but great floats, pedal boat, kayaks, canoe. Built a fire most nights. Good time together. ##### Darlene J. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gregory H. Aug 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home aka Happy Place!! 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!! ##### Gregory H. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charles H. May 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mother’s Day Family Retreat Our family of four generations enjoyed a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend at The Great Escape. It is a lovely property, well maintained and with plenty of fun activities for any age. The views are amazing from most any room in the home. I love that the owners pay great attention to detail and ensure that guests have access to everything needed during the stay and has provided meticulous notes to assist with a stress free visit! My niece, a local TV anchor, enjoyed the visit enough to mention how wonderful our visit to Lake Gaston was during her news broadcast! Truly a splendid family trip! ##### Charles H. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn S. Jul 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Annual Lake Vacation! The house, grounds, and dock are all in great condition. They suit our annual vacation. The house and amenities make our stay so comfortable. The hosts are responsive to any questions, comments, or thoughts about the stay. The hosts have listened to their renters and implemented many of the great suggestions to make everyone's stay better. We have been staying at this property for close to 10 years! There are 4 families and the 5th family is one of the kids who has grown up coming on the lake vacation! Thanks so much for sharing your lake home with us! ##### Dawn S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth F. Oct 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Spot 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. ##### Elizabeth F. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Glenn S. Jun 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We Found Paradise This gem of a property is surrounded by water on three sides with breathtaking views! The grounds are landscaped with gorgeous flowers and flowering bushes. The house is equally stunning and well equipped beyond the description on the VRBO sight. The owners are super friendly and quick to respond. I inquired if the kitchen had a pizza stone - it did not, but they purchased one and it was there for us!! Best vacation ever! We will definitely return to the Great Escape!! ##### Glenn S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet P. Nov 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a Great Escape! 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! ##### Janet P. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### carol w. Aug 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Property 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. ##### carol w. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beth R. Sep 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful 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. ##### Beth R. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan B. Jul 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful week at Great Escape! The cove was great for swimming & the upper story dock for jumping in, SUPs, kayaks & paddle boat were enjoyed by all. Such an expansive property with amazing views! The house and yard are wonderful; the photos don’t do this place justice! Our family of 10 (8 adults and 2 children) had ample room, the bedroom and bathroom layout made it easy for each family group to have their own space. And the kitchen, den and porch were wonderful gathering spaces. We loved being on the peninsula with a great shoreline & view of the lake. And as a bonus, there was much to explore in the yard; the grounds are landscaped with gorgeous flowers, bushes and trees and there is also a vegetable garden. We would definitely come back! ##### Susan B. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacy M. Apr 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Third time, always amazing! We are so lucky to have been able to stay at this beautiful place for a third time. The space is gorgeous - lots of areas to spread out and enjoy nature. We loved paddle boarding and kayaking - the sunsets cannot be beat. The kitchen has literally everything you could ever imagine needing and is very easy to work in. The standalone ice maker is the absolute best thing! Having the choice of water sports, corn hole, basketball, ping pong, etc made sure no one was ever bored! Having the lovely Rosemount Vineyard so close by is such a bonus. Communication with the very responsive hosts is always a pleasure. Stay here only if you want to have a perfect, wonderful time! ##### Stacy M. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristin S., ALEXANDRIA Aug 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We LOVE The Great Escape 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!! ##### Kristin S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara P. Aug 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Lake Vacation Our family has been vacationing at The Great Escape numerous times over the last 7 years. We love the house, and the location of the property on Lake Gaston. The house easily accommodates our 4 families and the kitchen has everything we need to make breakfast, lunch & dinner! We were delighted to see an additional full size refrigerator added for our use! Days are spent floating in the lake by the boat dock. Mornings and evenings are enjoyed relaxing or fishing on the point. Sunsets are gorgeous! We just love this vacation home. Pete and Teresa are the best hosts. They care very much about their guests and do everything they can to make sure we enjoy our stay. We can't wait to come back next year! ##### Barbara P. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Renee B. Oct 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect in every way. 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! ##### Renee B. 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