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Lake Escape - Unobstructed Views at our Group-Friendly Retreat!

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A wooden deck with white railings and lounge chairs overlooking a calm lake. - Lake Escape - Unobstructed Views at our Group-Friendly Retreat! (Bracey)
A wooden swing set on a sandy beach with a lake and trees in the background. - Lake Escape - Unobstructed Views at our Group-Friendly Retreat! (Bracey)
A lakeside property with a dock, a small cabin, and a large house with a deck. - Lake Escape - Unobstructed Views at our Group-Friendly Retreat! (Bracey)
A two-story house with a covered porch, a front entrance, and a landscaped yard. - Lake Escape - Unobstructed Views at our Group-Friendly Retreat! (Bracey)
A spacious living room with a large window, a fireplace, and a ceiling fan. - Lake Escape - Unobstructed Views at our Group-Friendly Retreat! (Bracey)
At Lake Escape - Unobstructed Views at our Group-Friendly Retreat!, you can look forward to golfing on-site, a firepit and a playground. In-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Lake Escape - Unobstructed Views at our Group-Friendly Retreat!

  • Looking for an escape to the lake? Look no further! Lake Escape is a hidden gem, tucked away in a quiet finger of Lake Gaston offering the perfect place to gather with your friends and family. At Lake Escape, we spend our summers with a speaker and a float hanging out at the dock and the cooler months fishing or cosying up around the fire pit. With 2 kitchens, 2 living rooms, 6 bedrooms, and ample baths, there is enough space for everyone. We custom designed and built this home as a family, with family in mind. The goal was to have large common areas where we could eat and play board games together, laughing and enjoying each other’s company with the perfect balance of privacy so everyone has their own space to retreat and unwind after a good, long day.

    You will enter our home from the covered carport into the main floor and immediately be met with a beautiful view of the water. On this upper, main floor you will find a huge kitchen and dining room attached to the living room with seasonal fireplace, and two private bedroom suites with attached, private baths. Our kitchen is very well stocked, with lots of seating options for everyone, and the living room is big enough for the whole family! Surrounded by windows, you will have an amazing, unobstructed view of the lake from almost anywhere.

    Downstairs you will find a secondary kitchen allowing extra storage and refrigerator space as well as a second set of appliances, perfect for cooking for large groups! As you make your way towards the lake, you’ll find the hub. Our living room downstairs is the perfect hangout for the entire family! Downstairs has a more laid back feel and a variety of activities for all to enjoy. Those with a competitive spirit can test their skills at the ping pong table while others can gather on the large sectional to watch a film, sports, or listen to music! We have upgraded wifi so you will have no problem streaming films or music (or working if you absolutely HAVE to, but we encourage you not to ) We have an “art nook” for the kids (or the kids at heart) and a generous game closet filled with cards, board games, puzzles, trivia, and so much more. The remaining 4 bedrooms are off these main living spaces on the lower level.

    Our large yard is relatively flat compared to many homes on the lake and is perfect for throwing a football, playing badminton, or a friendly game of bocce ball (all of which are included!). There is sun and fun galore down at the dock, perfect for floating, fishing, or just finding some sun. At the dock, you’ll find lounge chairs for the sun lovers, noodles and a small selection of life jackets for those that want to float, and even a small refrigerator for live bait for everyone who wants to wet a line. Our paddle boat is available for you to use and you may rent kayaks, paddleboards, or boats from various businesses around the lake.

    Just because the sun goes down, doesn’t mean the fun stops! We have a built in fire pit, perfect for roasting hot dogs and marshmallows for smores. Just bring your own wood! When the fire dies out, sit around a while. The night sky is filled with stars and away from the hustle and bustle of busy life, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy this beautiful place that we get to call home.

    The “Lake Escape” is located in Tanglewood Shores Golf and Country Club, just 6 miles off Interstate 85, Exit 4 in southern Virginia. For a fee, you can play a round of golf on the community’s 9-hole course, or have access to the community recreation area! The rec area is always a family favourite, you can enjoy the beachy area with roped off swimming section, playground, grills, covered picnic shelters, basketball courts, and docks for fishing. Supermarkets, a marina with (our favourite) on the water restaurant and boat rentals, Rosemont Winery, and more local dining options are only a short drive away.

    We are so blessed to have this home and the opportunity to share it with you, our amazing guests! Our manager, Faith grew up in this home, on this lake. (Hi, it me, I’m the one writing this bio. Haha!) I have a special insight on the area and all the fun things there are to do and it is always my goal to help you make the most of your getaway. If you are celebrating a special event or just getting together with your friends, please let me know and I may be able to add a little bit of *sparkle* to your stay.

    As a safety precaution required by our home owners insurance, our home is equipped with a doorbell camera at the front door and an outdoor camera covering the exterior doors downstairs. There are absolutely NO cameras inside. These cameras are not monitored, unless there is an issue. If you have an issue, please don't talk to the doorbell! Give me a call or send a text, and I'm happy to help.

    Book early to ensure you first choice of weeks. Short notice rentals are available, contact manager for more information.

    Optional Add-Ons
    Linens - $250 per stay

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About the area

Located in Bracey, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Gaston and La Crosse Town Park, while South Hill Model Train Museum and Colonial Theatre are cultural highlights. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Bracey travel guide
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Bracey, VA

What's nearby

  • A calm lake at sunrise with a wooden dock and a fence.
    Lake Gaston
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A calm lake with gentle ripples, surrounded by dense trees and a distant shoreline.
    John H. Kerr Reservoir
    35 min drive - 39.8 km
  • A large dam spanning a river, surrounded by dense forests and multiple islands.
    Kerr Lake Country Club
    41 min drive - 59.2 km
  • A calm lake with gentle ripples, surrounded by dense trees and a distant shoreline.
    Occoneechee State Park
    60 min drive - 77.1 km
  • McGregor Hall
    42 min drive - 66.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Simmons Travel Center
    14 min drive
  • Shady Shack Grill & Flip Flops Bar
    6 min drive
  • Honey Hole
    5 min drive
  • Quiznos
    17 min drive
  • Huddle House
    15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Escape - Unobstructed Views at our Group-Friendly Retreat! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lake Escape - Unobstructed Views at our Group-Friendly Retreat!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Escape - Unobstructed Views at our Group-Friendly Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Escape - Unobstructed Views at our Group-Friendly Retreat!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Escape - Unobstructed Views at our Group-Friendly Retreat! located?

This family-friendly Bracey holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Gaston and Rosemont Vineyards. La Crosse Town Park and La Crosse Caboose Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Reviews

Lake Escape - Unobstructed Views at our Group-Friendly Retreat! Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 147 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family and Friends Getaway

We enjoyed staying at this home for the weekend. We loved playing outdoor games and relaxing at the bonfire.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great retreat weekend

The sunsets were great, the house was great! We had a wonderful time at our 2025 retreat. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

We had a fantastic time staying here. The house is huge and comfortable. It accommodated our large group with no problem. Plenty of bathrooms and a large kitchen. The yard was nice and had plenty of amenities such kayaks and a fire pit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful vacation

Is the second time we stayed in this house. The house is beautiful spacious, it has everything we need, the lake is good for fishing, we enjoyed it a lot and we will come back again Mrs. Faith is wonderful
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great lake house!

We had an awesome time at our time on Lake Gaston! Once we figured out the shallow cove issues with our boat, all was well. House has lots of space, big kitchen, and one of the best views! An easy boat road to Shady Shack for dinner. And owner was amazing!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful retreat lakefront home

Lake Escape is spacious, cozy and packed with all we needed for making wonderful memories with our ladies group. The well stocked kitchen makes it possible for us to make all our meals without hassle. The decks, screened porches and boat house provide lots of great options for sitting, visiting and enjoying the views. Faith is a great host and always makes sure our needs are more than met.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great weekend

We had a wonderful time this weekend. The house is older and could use a deep cleaning and minor cosmetic repairs but we enjoyed our stay. The queen bed on the main floor could definitely use a new mattress due t o sagging, but other beds were comfortable. The owner was very responsive and accommodating. Would stay here again.veryresponsiaaccaccommodat
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for multiple families

My family of six met my two sisters and their families to spend the holidays together. The set up of the house and configuration of the bedrooms/ bathrooms worked really well for us! The kitchen was well stocked, the game room, books, games -- everything we needed for a fun family time even in the cold weather. We also enjoyed the beautiful view every day! Really enjoyed our time together here!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Lakeside Home fully equipped

Our Ladies Bible study group has stayed each year at Lake Escape for our winter retreat. We love this beautiful setting! The home is full of natural light, spacious and cozy providing a wonderful place for our group-15 ladies this year. The two living rooms and several decks provide great places to be inspired. We highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rare Gathering of the Clan

Our family gathered at Lake Escape for my husband's 80th birthday. Everyone had their own space inside with lots to do outside. The view of the lake is amazing and having access to kayaks and inner tubes enhanced the experience for all. Inside we had a ping pong table as well as 2 living rooms and 2 kitchens. We all had a fabulous time.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great space for multigenerational family holiday

My Mom, my sisters and all of our families enjoy staying here two years in a row to celebrate the holidays. The house is spacious and has everything we need for my foodie sisters to cook great meals. The property manager Faith is friendly and super responsive but we've only had a glitch with the Internet once. Mainly we talk to Faith because she's great about checking in and making sure everything is great. Highly recommend for groups or family gatherings.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved our vacation

From check-in to check-out, the house exceeded our expectations. Check-in process was simple and all needed information was easily found in the information binder. All amenities advertised were available and in working condition. Lots of cooking resources, dishes, etc. We added the linen package at the last minute and our request was easily accommodated. This house was a joy and made our family vacation a week to remember.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Love the space and water view

We had our family reunion trip and spent a week in this property. We loved the lake house and the lot of space for cooking and dining. We did have fun time to enjoy water activities and family gathering. Just few negative things: We found several cockroaches in the house - killed at least 2 inside the capital suite room and 1 in the patio. The mattress quality isn’t that good in general and my family members had to use the air mattresses to sleep on the floor instead.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

All the space you need!

Three families travel every year to the lake. 6 adults and 8 kids. There was plenty of space everywhere! Kitchen, living, play area, bedrooms, outdoor porches and lawn. We very much enjoyed our stay. The only reason for a 4 star overall review is because we couldn’t jump off the dock into the lake. There are a lot of stumps in the water. But otherwise, it was a wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family vacation

Great house and very well stocked. We loved the extras like 2 kitchens, games and puzzles, firepit (THANK YOU FOR THE SMORE FIXINGS).ots of seating on the dock, decks and inside. Plenty of room for all of us to relax and enjoy our stay. Communication with the owners was easy and they were quick to respond. The only negative was the unused(old) jetski and boat are a bit of an eyesore and the stumps right in front of the dock should be removed. We were told about the stumps, but not all that easy to maneuver around. We damaged and needed to replace the boat prop on the first day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome property and host

This was a Girl’s Weekend where we just wanted to unwind and enjoy each other’s company. Age range was 16 - 76 and we were able to entertain everyone due to space. Everyone was amazed by the space we had because we were able to be together and separate all at the same time. The morning view was awesome having the opportunity to see the sunrise from the living room. Kitchen was stocked with everything and we cooked, lol. Faith is an excellent host and very responsive. She answered all of my questions and was gracious enough to geive us some extra time upon check-out. I would definitely book with her again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family/Cousins Girls trip

My family consisted of cousins and all girls. There were 18 of us. Aged 73 as the oldest and 11 as the youngest. We had a great time! A GREAT TIME! We visited the very very close and beautiful Winery just 10 minutes away. Beautiful is an understatement. We had a lot of activities planned for our stay and we did them all, including having a private chef catered dinner on one of our nights and the home accommodated all beautifully. We’re thinking of coming back for thanksgiving. And Faith! Well she was EVERYTHING! Just a great host from the time I knew we were gonna book until we left. Thank you Thank you Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Nice Lake , filthy bedroom

Comfortable house with a beautiful view. There are lots of mobile homes in the neighborhood. Suitable for a family gathering. The carpet in the first bedroom on your left is filthy, and the bed is falling apart. No support for your back. I do have videos and photos. There is a $250 linen fee. The towels are extremely old and small. The AC never WENT BELOW 73 (it was hot, a heat wave). I texted the host and she alleged remotely she was able to see it was 67. We cleaned the house from top to bottom. We have tons of photos. We stayed four days and three nights. We paid a lot of fees, insurance, linen, cleaning, etc., etc..after the bedroom and AC incidents, we requested a small refund, and she refused. I was expecting better customer service.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for large families! Clean, open spacious rooms, large kitchen, extra small kitchen down stairs ( stove and all ! )Will lease again when we go on vacation again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful family vacation, there was plenty of room for everyone and the host was extremely responsive all the way up to our holiday and during. The lake view is perfect for a calm morning and the dock provided entertainment for us all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The home was beautiful and exactly as described. Perfect home for a large family. My only concern/dissatisfaction was the depth of the lake at this home. Lake was very shallow and full of stumps and large rocks, not ideal for boating in cove.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Lake Escape was a lovely peaceful place to stay for an extended family vacation. Plenty of areas for our group of 13 to spread out. The lake was warm and the kitchen was well equipped. The house needs a few repairs but that is to be expected of a vacation rental. Really wish the stumps in the lake were marked with buoys. It would have made navigating a boat in and out of the dock area easier. An inexperienced boater would have been in trouble.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house layout was exactly what we needed as a large family vacationing together. Could use a little more of a deep cleaning as we found cobwebs and dead bugs upon arrival. There was plenty of entertainment in the home for rainy days/night time fun. Otherwise, it was in a great community with friendly residents around.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ample space. Great view of lake. Big yard perfect for croquet. Fully stocked large kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house exceeded expectations. The house’s living and playing spaces were much larger than we anticipated, with ample space for multiple board games, evening chats, dining areas, and room to cook. There were three air mattresses in addition to the beds. We had a lot of kids with us, and the access to the dock for swimming, kayaking, and playing was close and easily accessible. The water is very shallow here, and most of the kids could comfortably stand all the way across this section of the lake. It was easy to put our canoe in and out of the water. We enjoyed use of the fire pit, Blackstone grill, Keurig and coffee makers, slow cooker, and amply supplied kitchen. There’s a nice big yard and the two decks. We would definitely return here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026