[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Historic Pursuit of Happyness Vacation home in Gastonia with kitchen and fireplace ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78710000/78704300/78704207/09b0bb41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78710000/78704300/78704207/25607043.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78710000/78704300/78704207/bd2fe463.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78710000/78704300/78704207/cb00af11.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78710000/78704300/78704207/e7f4efa6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the charming York-Chester Historic District, this beautifully renovated home offers a cozy retreat for your family getaway. Enjoy quality time in downtown Gastonia with its unique architecture and 18th-century homes. 8.2 Very good ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - 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. ### Historic Pursuit of Happyness Come find your Happyness at our beautifully renovated home in downtown Gastonia. Located in the York-Chester Historic District, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Downtown Gastonia, know for its wide array of architecture and beautiful 18th century homes; our home will be everything your family needs during a perfect getaway. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near a hospital ### 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) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76180000/76171000/76170958/d249349e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxe Loray Gastonia - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 25 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=76170958&PinnedHotelID=76170958&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/106000000/105995200/105995120/c2f73e22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Relaxing sanctuary and getaway. 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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 Located in Gastonia, this vacation home is in the city center. Schiele Museum of Natural History and Mary Jo's Cloth Store are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Gastonia Farmers Market and Eastridge Mall. Gaston County Travel and Tourism and Textile Lanes Inc Bowling are also worth visiting. [Visit our Gastonia travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Gastonia.dx7983) [View more Vacation homes in Charlotte](https://www.expedia.ca/Charlotte-Private-Vacation-Homes.d178247-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%7C35.25965%2C-81.19015&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=shRggdnlgIKHJoKoyO4ukot1GO0=) Gastonia, NC ### What's nearby - Schiele Museum of Natural History - 4 min drive - 3.7 km - Rankin Lake Park - 5 min drive - 4.9 km - Eastridge Mall - 5 min drive - 4.5 km - CaroMont Regional Medical Center - 6 min drive - 6.1 km - Crowders Mountain State Park - 10 min drive - 10.2 km ### Getting around - Gastonia Station - 7 min drive - Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) - 21 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Cavendish Brewery - ‬12 min walk - ‪Pita Wheel - ‬10 min walk - ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive - ‪Viva Tequis - ‬11 min walk - ‪Webb Custom Kitchen - ‬12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historic Pursuit of Happyness pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Historic Pursuit of Happyness? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Historic Pursuit of Happyness? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Historic Pursuit of Happyness located? > Located in the heart of Gastonia, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Little Theater of Gastonia and Arts on Main. Bradley Station Dog Park and Gastonia Farmers Market are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Historic Pursuit of Happyness Reviews 8.2 ### 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 6 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brandy H. Jun 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful home. It was much larger than what we needed, but would have been a great place for a group of people, a large family, or several family staying together. We did have a little confusion about the check in time, but the owner was very quick to accommodate our request to drop off our bags early due to a previously scheduled appointment. We will definitely stay here again. In fact we are already looking for dates in the fall ##### Brandy H. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### RoShonda B. Feb 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxation and much needed family time The house is in an area where we were able to travel to Charlotte and Kings Mountain with ease. The neighborhood has a nice atmosphere. The house had just amount of space and amenities we needed. Levar checked on us before, during, and after our stay to make sure everything was to our standards. ##### RoShonda B. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa R. Jan 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful getaway We stayed a full week while in town for our son’s wedding and it was just perfect. It was easy to find, very clean and organized, and in a nice location. ##### Melissa R. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dana J. Jun 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Home in quiet neighborhood We enjoyed our stay in this lovely older home. The AC worked great and the accommodations were great. The owner was quick to respond to all questions/inquiries and check-in and check-out were very easy. ##### Dana J. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John-Michael S. Oct 18, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great House Loved the house. Plenty of room and near everything in Historic Downtown Gastonia. Def would say there again. ##### John-Michael S. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Omar B. Aug 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Fabulous Find in Gastonia We stayed for two nights in this extremely comfortable and cozy home. Check-in was a breeze, Levar consistently checked in on us via the app to ensure all was well. It's in a quiet older neighborhood that seemed extremely safe. The home has a pool table (could use new pool cues, but whatever!) and plenty of space for a family to sprawl. We would definitely sleep there again. Close to a grocery store so you can pop out and grab anything you might need. Looking forward to staying there again! ##### Omar B. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Sharron R. Jun 24, 2025 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy #### Very disappointing stay Here is a list of everything wrong with this property:1) AC on the ground floor not working upon arrival2) Host responded initially but then didn't respond or provide updates for over 36 hours3) HVAC Technician discovered half a foot of water in the basement which was the cause for the AC not working, which subsequently could not be fixed during our stay4) Uneven floors throughout the house, particularly on the second floor5) Electrical outlets installed upside down throughout the house6) Only 2 smoke detectors installed7) Ants in kitchen and bathroom8) Chair collapsed while guest was seated in it9) Refrigerator didn't chill uniformly10) Beds were extremely uncomfortable11) Musty smell throughout12) Driveway extremely difficult to navigate13) Basement was accessible from the exterior of the home with no lockThe host gave us a partial refund for our stay (not a full refund surprisingly), but we can't in good conscience recommend this property to anyone. ##### Sharron R. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Holly F. Nov 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Just misses -needs some work The house is spacious and it was clean. The location was convenient for us for the wedding venue we were going to and it is a nice neighborhood. But it needs some things to be a comfortable place to stay. It says it sleeps eight and it can but nothing else is set up to accomodate 8 people! We had 7 staying there and one family member in a near by hotel that spent most of the time with us (couldn't stay with us because none of the rooms had single beds). There are only 6 chairs in the dining room and only one other anywhere in the house that could be moved to the dining room. So we had to have 2 people share a chair to eat together. Each of the 2 bathrooms had only 1 small towel rack - no hooks even. Were are 8 towels supposed to hang? Three of the bedrooms had no usable mirror - so that leaves 6 people having to get ready for an event in only 2 bathrooms. There were only 3 regular spoons, 6 forks and 5 knives. When I contacted the manager instead of bringing us more cutlery - he told us where we could buy some. We had to wash dishes by hand because even though there was a dishwasher they only provided 1 dishwasher pod for 8 people for 2 1/2 days. The upstairs was quite musty smelling. Two of us with allergies couldn't even be up there without reacting. The two young ones with us (9 and 4) discovered the playground in the backyard. But we had to forbid them from going near it because it was rusty, broken and dangerous. It should be removed. Attention to Details matters! ##### Holly F. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### JENNIFER R. Dec 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### JENNIFER R. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Tracey C. Nov 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location ##### Tracey C. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### brandon H. Nov 13, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything we needed Very clean. Nice place. We enjoyed the stay ##### brandon H. 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