[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Pretty Creek Retreat | Beautiful water views | Pet Friendly Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100780000/100778300/100778276/69ab4245.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Game room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100780000/100778300/100778276/f2a8c64f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100780000/100778300/100778276/6d68f722.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Game room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100780000/100778300/100778276/7ff791f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100780000/100778300/100778276/5089aeb7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to serene beauty at Pretty Creek Retreat, nestled on the shores of Lake Gaston. Enjoy breathtaking water views from the large covered lakeside porch and expansive decking, or unwind in nature with a private dock and sandy beach area. Gather around the fire pit for cozy bonfires under starlit skies or take advantage of outdoor activities like fishing and basketball. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 182600 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Washer - Kitchen ## 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. ### Pretty Creek Retreat | Beautiful water views | Pet Friendly Escape to the serene beauty of Pretty Creek Retreat with our exquisite 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath vacation rental! Nestled in a prime location on Lake Gaston, this spacious retreat sleeps 18, making it an ideal getaway for family gatherings or group vacations. Immerse yourself in breathtaking water views from the comfort of the large covered lakeside porch and expansive decking, or step out onto the private second floor deck accessible from the lakeside bedrooms. The flat lot with a sandy beach area provides a perfect spot for relaxation and water activities.  This beautiful lake house comes with an extra outdoor shower, adding a touch of convenience and indulgence to your stay. Rinse off after water activities or unwind beneath the open sky as you embrace the natural beauty around you. Nature enthusiasts will be delighted by the diverse wildlife and vibrant birdwatching opportunities that surround the property. From the peaceful sounds of nature to the sight of graceful birds in flight, the vacation rental on Lake Gaston offers a unique connection to the natural world. Enjoy direct access to the lake through your private dock, where you can bask in the sun, fish, or simply appreciate the tranquil surroundings. In the evenings, gather around the fire pit for a cozy lakeside bonfire, listening to the crackling flames and sharing stories under the starlit sky. Indoors, the entertainment continues with a game room featuring a pool table, offering hours of fun and friendly competition. The well-appointed kitchen ensures convenience, and the spacious layout allows for comfortable accommodation for all guests. For those with an active spirit, take advantage of the outdoor basketball area or explore the nearby shopping, marinas, and restaurants, adding a touch of adventure to your lakeside retreat. Book your stay now and immerse yourself in the beauty that Lake Gaston offers.  Your perfect getaway awaits! LOCATION: This house is located on the Southeast side of Lake Gaston on Pretty Creek. Nearest Boat Launch:  Neighborhood (.3 miles) Nearest Grocery: Piggly Wiggly, Littleton, NC (5.1 miles) Nearest Essentials Store: Dollar General, Littleton, NC (5.1 miles) Nearest Gas Station: Valero, Littleton, NC (5.1 miles) Nearest Marina: Washburns (8 min by boat) or Eaton Ferry Marina (10 min by boat) To get you started... The bathrooms are stocked with courtesy soaps and shampoos designed for quick "off the shelf" use.  Each bathroom has a roll of septic-friendly toilet tissue as a starter. You are encouraged to bring whatever you feel you might need beyond the courtesy items provided. The kitchens are stocked with one roll of paper towels, two trash bags for the kitchen trashcan, trial-size dish soap, two dishwasher pods and 1 sponge.  You are encouraged to bring whatever you feel you might need beyond the courtesy items provided. A few more tid-bits...  :) 1.  The house, like 99% of all lake homes on Lake Gaston, uses a septic system.  This system is a finely balanced biological system.  Please help us keep it working flawlessly by flushing ONLY toilet paper.  Renters are responsible for any damage caused by misuse. 2.  Bow-Riders and deep draft Wake Board boats need to check their Hummingbirds to ensure adequate depth in all coves.  Pontoons should have no issues and everyone is welcome to tie off at the dock with rental boats.(make sure to bring your bumpers!). 3.  Culverts & Bridges:  Be sure to lower your bimini top when going under bridges or through culverts.  Appearances can be deceiving! 4. Security Camera Disclosure:  We take your privacy very seriously.  However, this home may be monitored by exterior security cameras.  The cameras do not record sound.  Please let us know if this is an issue with your party for any reason.   ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Motor boating nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 2,600 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93030000/93020600/93020522/00da48b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious 6BR Lakefront Home: Pet-Friendly, Dock, Firepit, Ping-Pong Littleton - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 26 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=93020522&PinnedHotelID=93020522&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19080000/19071200/19071102/fea5ea7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spectacular - Main Lake Home - Huge Dock - Sleeps 18 Littleton - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 174 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=19071102&PinnedHotelID=19071102&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95220000/95218800/95218738/56a527e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 5 Bedroom Waterfront Home on LKG Henrico - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews CA $561 CA $1,139 total includes taxes & fees Nov 17 - Nov 18 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=95218738&PinnedHotelID=95218738&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115490000/115486000/115485971/8398a472.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gone Coastal LKG | Great Location | Freshly Renovated Quail Ridge - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 8.6 Excellent 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=115485971&PinnedHotelID=115485971&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111150000/111146000/111145992/5721832e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakin\`Reel Memories - Sleeps 18 - New Rental Boydton - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=111145992&PinnedHotelID=111145992&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112550000/112549300/112549201/w1199h800x1y1-5d43b912.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Castaways | Spectacular Views | Boat Ramp | Pet-Friendly (Fee) Macon - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=112549201&PinnedHotelID=112549201&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33080000/33070300/33070272/633042bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blue Heron Lodge Lake Gaston, Sleeps 20, Private Dock & Sundeck, Family-Friendly Littleton - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 127 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=33070272&PinnedHotelID=33070272&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68860000/68850300/68850291/67d9078c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 💥PARADISE POINTE: 3 Floors, 7 BDR, 14 Beds, 19 Guests, PET FRIENDLY 🥇 Littleton - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 78 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=68850291&PinnedHotelID=68850291&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94930000/94923200/94923113/dde04821.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Leisure Cove | Gorgeous Point Lot w/Fabulous Views | 3-night Min. 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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 ### Property is also known as 138324 ## About the area ![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%7C36.49473%2C-77.89886&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=VGVg80z7aHWbYVKvpICbJvb4rOY=) Littleton, NC #### What's nearby - Lake Gaston - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Vidant North Hospital - 31 min drive - 30.9 km - Roanoke Canal Museum and Trail - 35 min drive - 32.1 km - Medoc Mountain State Park - 36 min drive - 35.4 km - Rosemont Vineyards - 46 min drive - 43.5 km #### Getting around - Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 95 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪WATERSVIEW - ‬17 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬19 min drive - ‪Lake Gaston Coffee Company - ‬19 min drive - ‪Lake Gaston Pizza - ‬20 min drive - ‪Hardee's - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Pretty Creek Retreat | Beautiful water views | Pet Friendly pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Pretty Creek Retreat | Beautiful water views | Pet Friendly? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Pretty Creek Retreat | Beautiful water views | Pet Friendly? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Pretty Creek Retreat | Beautiful water views | Pet Friendly located? > Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Lake Gaston and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Goat Island. Vidant North Hospital and Medoc Mountain State Park are also within 20 mi (32 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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