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Dragonfly, Amazing Views! HOT TUB! Kayaks,BOUNCERw slide!SUP's! Best lake life!

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Stunning views & amazing landscaped yard! Watch kids at the dock from the deck!
View of the house and yard from a cruise in the pontoon...new paint colors!
Serenity. Big open lake views!
Dedicated private boat house with bar room, edison lights, covered/shaded dining
Comfortable seating w/the most gorgeous views! Sunset colors over the trees!

Overview of Dragonfly, Amazing Views! HOT TUB! Kayaks,BOUNCERw slide!SUP's! Best lake life!

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 16279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

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Map
Bracey, VA
  • Popular LocationLake Gaston2 min walk
  • Popular LocationRosemont Vineyards7 min drive
  • Popular LocationJohn H. Kerr Reservoir37 min drive
  • AirportRichmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)90 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Basement Master - Guest Room 4

1 King Bed

Bunk Room - Guest Room 3

1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Guest Room 2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Master Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bath, lower level by basement master

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Guest Bath, upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Half Bath, main level

Toilet · Hair dryer

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Dragonfly, Amazing Views! HOT TUB! Kayaks,BOUNCERw slide!SUP's! Best lake life!

Dragonfly is a stunning property, perfectly outfitted for your family trip or get-together w/friends! Choose THE house w/ALL the toys/options where you can experience the best lake life has to offer!

-12ft WATER BOUNCER W/SLIDE
-2 10ft Stand Up Paddleboards now *INCLUDED* for all bookings Memorial Day-Columbus Day, +FOUR 10ft KAYAKS included!
-8 person hot tub included for all guests year ‘round.
-Even rent a pontoon right from our dock-so convenient!
-We provide life jackets for a variety of ages infant through adult as well!

***OPEN 8/26-8/31!
Guests say the photos don’t do it justice! Enjoy spectacular views in a gorgeous treed setting. Our super fun water sports equipment definitely helps you make the most out of your lake vacation. All ages LOVE them! Sheet rental & lake towels are included. Guests provide other linens (bath towels, paper products) & soaps/shampoos.
High speed Fiber internet (100Mb), do school or work from Dragonfly easily!
*If your dates show unavailable, message us to check-some days are temporarily blocked.

Dragonfly is ideally located in beautiful Great Creek Landing, just 1 mile N of Rte 903 in Bracey, VA, on Lake Gaston & 1 mi from the local marina. We are 2 mi from the lovely award-winning winery & close to waterfront dining by boat or car. The water, location & amenities are ideal for families & gatherings!

BED COUNT & DETAILS, scroll down lower for another list by room & floor:
2 Kings (1 California & 1 Eastern standard king)
2 Queens (1 is a CordaRoy beanbag that opens to a memory foam queen)
1 Double
4 Twins
2 twin air mattresses, + additional full size sofas (not sleepers).

Walk out onto the deck to expansive lake views, where you can enjoy morning coffee, meals, or just relaxing! Start your day watching the sun glitter on the lake, then swim, fish, tube, visit wineries/breweries or markets, whatever you feel like-it's lake time! Hang out at any of the 5 or more outdoor areas to gather while you soak up the view, sip a beverage, or relax in the hot tub. Tanya is an architect, & the house is professionally decorated w/a stylish & fresh lakeside vibe to maximize comfort and function! Dragonfly has TWO living areas, so kids & adults have their own place to watch different movies, play or hang out. Kids LOVE the bunks & fun themed video game area. This house is made for indoor & outdoor fun for all ages year-round!
-HUGE 8 person HOT TUB
-INCLUDED 12ft Bouncer w/Slide Mem Day-Columbus Day
-Fiber Internet! 100Mb WiFi!
-Weber grill
-4 KAYAKS
-2 SUP’s, INCL Mem Day-Col Day (for rent off-season)
-Firepit
-Wood burning FP
-Stainless steel convection gas range
-Stainless fridge w/icemaker & filtered water dispenser
-7 flatscreen TV's: dedicated flatscreen for Xbox & 6 w/expanded Satellite TV, 55in flat screen in basement hangout, flat screen in living rm, flat screens in all bedrms, Blu-Rays(2), DVD (1)
-Large outdoor deck w/dining area, patio umbrella & separate lounge seating area
-Amazing double boat house, avail.16 person pontoon for rent
-Dock space to tie up multiple additional boats & jet-skis
-2nd covered outdoor dining area at the dock
-Deep water for jumping off the dock
-Shallower water at bulkhead for those who would rather stand than swim
-Water stairs at shallow end to help young & old getting in/out of water w/out using the dock ladder (unique to Dragonfly!)
-Outdoor patio w/sectional seating
-Mini fridge at dock
-Verizon cell signal extender
-Bluetooth spkrs @ hot tub, dock & living rm
-Foosball
-Outdoor full-size b-ball hoop
-Cornhole, yard checkers
-Ping pong
-Outdoor child saucer swing
-Quiet swimming at the house removed from the traffic path
-Large adjacent open water for tubing, water skiing or jet skiing (Kids can swim w/out traffic & our location gives guests the benefit of open water right there for big water sports.)
-Private, gated community boat ramp
-Indoor wall-mounted kids' b-ball hoop
-Board games, cards, poker chips
-Child friendly amenities: highchair/pack-n-play/step stools for those traveling w/little ones
-Chaise lounges
-Fully equipped kitchen w/gas range/convection oven, granite counters, stainless appliances
-Seated dining in kitchen & dining rm indoors
-Open living room/dining room floor plan
-Rinnai hot water heater: all FOUR showers can run at the same time w/out running out of hot water!
-Parking for 4-7 cars
-2-car attached garage for bike or scooter storage
-Flat concrete driveway area for playing ball/riding scooters
-Special guest fishing license for guests to fish directly off of our dock w/out the need for their own separate licenses! (saves $60/pp)

Amenities enhanced annually! Interior & exterior upgrades include new decking on the dock, unlimited hot water (so important & a unique upgrade everyone loves), new outdoor furniture & interior decor! The deck & dock have both covered, shady areas & sunny options for drying off or soaking up some rays. The deck gets ideal afternoon sun but is nicely shaded for morning coffee & dinners outside. By evening, the firepit is comfortably shaded for s'mores at the firepit! You will truly enjoy the way the sun moves across the property, & this house has one of the best laid out boathouses around, complete with bar area/mini fridge.

The water at our spot warms up faster in spring than main lake, & stays warmer longer in fall, extending our season. It is also lovely & calm here even when the main lake is choppy. However, we still have the benefits of wide water views, the convenience of a space right by the house for letting loose w/the boat & having fun tubing/water skiing. The main lake is just 3-5 min away. It's the best of both worlds!

There are 2 boat ramps less than a mile from the house, including a private gated community ramp free to our guests. We are very convenient to markets, gas & fun! 5 min to local markets/ABC, 15 min to two large grocery stores.

UPSTAIRS:
-Master Room 1 w/attached sitting room: Cal King. There is a privacy door between the master & the sitting room/vanity area, w/ twin bed. The vanity area has a 72" vanity w/sink, great counter space & a full size tub/shower plus a separate attached, private bathrm w/toilet, 2nd shower & 2nd sink. This area is considered a 2 room suite, ideal for families.
-Guest Room 2 : Queen
-Guest Bath: Separate full bath upstairs w/ tub/shower, & 6 ft long vanity w/lots of counter space.

MAIN FLOOR:
-Main Flr Guest Room 3: Twin over Full size bunk w/ Twin trundle. Stairs, not a ladder, go up to the bunk! This is a favorite hangout for kids but can easily accommodate a family.
-1/2 bath on the main floor.

FINISHED WALKOUT BASEMENT:
-Bsmt Master Guest Room 4 - King bed, standard East Coast King
-Oversized CordaRoy beanbag by the gaming TV opens to a queen memory foam bed.
-Full sized twin bed
-Full bath, totally redone, w/ tub/shower just off the basement guest rm
-Use the finished area as a 5th bedrm (curtained for privacy), w/Cal King air mattress option upon request.

Additional Sleeping Options: The large, cozy finished basement functions as a 5th bedroom has a comfy twin bed, sectional sofa, & plenty of space for air beds or slumber party set-up for kids! The convertible queen beanbag bed is more comfortable than sleeper sofas (hate bars in your back!). Twin air mattresses offer flexible placement to best suit families. Also, the upstairs master & main floor living rm have comfortable sofas for overflow sleeping (single use, not sleeper sofas). The game rm sectional downstairs sleeps 2 children or 1 adult.

Email us w/specific questions, we’re happy to help! Our guest max is 13 adults +children up to a total of 16.

Ideal Location!:
Only 6 min from Rte 85, 1-2 miles from 2 convenience markets, 17 min from South Hill, VA and Littleton, NC, ea w/ large Food Lion grocery stores. There are restaurants & a lovely winery minutes from the house which have outdoor music concerts & other fun events & craft shows. Several close breweries have live music events and food trucks. Raleigh, NC and Richmond, VA (including King's Dominion amusement park & water park) are easy day trips. Nearby South Hill, VA has a small movie theater & a live outdoor music concert every 3rd Thursday of the month in summer. For a day trip, it's under 1.5 hrs to Raleigh, NC, or Richmond, VA, or check out local festivals & quaint shops. **Memorial Day/JULY 4TH HOLIDAY/Labor Day: Live outdoor concerts at the winery, including July 4th fireworks at both the winery (Saturday) & center of town.

Rent a boat, get ice cream or deli sandwiches at the marina 1 mile away. (Pontoon rental super conveniently available right at the house! please inquire ) Boat or drive to waterfront dining. Enjoy the large, quiet cove swimming right at the house w/a large area for tubing or water skiing just 1 house down at the cove's entrance. Only 5 minutes to the main lake for even bigger water if you wish to explore! Kayak or canoe up Great Creek & enjoy the scenery. Have fun trying your skills at fishing off the dock!

Groups w/Small Children:
We have a pack-n-play, highchair & child stepstools at the house for your use. The kitchen has a sizable set of BPA-free dishwasher safe plates, cups and kid utensils. The full size twin bed in the upstairs sitting room has optional bed rails that are very easy to add/remove. If you need to contain small roamers, it is simple to section off an area on the main floor to keep little ones away from stairs & create a level space that includes the powder rm, kitchen, living rm and dining rm. We have hotel locks & slider doorstops to prevent little ones from exiting unnoticed-safety first!

Dragonfly is a NO Smoking/NO Pets policy property. We take this very seriously to provide the best experience for our guests. Happy to recommend local pet boarding options. Guests, inquire about house rules prior to booking.

Check out our sister property: VRBO 2352385, Sea Glass Cottage Hilton Head Island, SC! 0.6 miles to the beach access, 5BR/3.5 Baths!

Property manager

Marty and Tanya, Owners, Dragonfly
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Dragonfly has all sorts of amenities for kids!

Events

Events allowed
Please inquire, Owner must Pre-Approve.

Pets

No pets allowed
We have a NO Pets policy.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We have a strict NO Smoking policy. No exceptions.
House terms, rules and cancellation policy are detailed in our rental agreement. Guests must contact us prior to booking with specific questions.
NO Smoking, NO Pets. Minimum rental age is 25. Other House Rules apply, booking accepts House Rules. The Traveler is responsible for inquiring ahead.
VRBO's cancelation policy options don't show full details. Full refund minus $100 processing fee if canceled over 90 days out. See rental agreement.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Please inquire, Owner must Pre-Approve.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bracey

Located in Bracey, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Gaston and Centennial Park, while Virginia S. Evans Doll Museum and South Hill Model Train Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Bracey, VA

What's nearby

  • Lake Gaston - 2 min walk
  • Rosemont Vineyards - 7 min drive
  • Tobacco Farm Life Museum of Virginia - 25 min drive
  • John H. Kerr Reservoir - 37 min drive
  • Kerr Lake Country Club - 41 min drive

Getting around

  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • Shady Shack Grill & Flip Flops Bar - 7 min drive
  • Quiznos - 15 min drive
  • El Huasteco - 15 min drive
  • Huddle House - 15 min drive
  • Subway - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dragonfly, Amazing Views! HOT TUB! Kayaks,BOUNCERw slide!SUP's! Best lake life! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dragonfly, Amazing Views! HOT TUB! Kayaks,BOUNCERw slide!SUP's! Best lake life! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dragonfly, Amazing Views! HOT TUB! Kayaks,BOUNCERw slide!SUP's! Best lake life! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dragonfly, Amazing Views! HOT TUB! Kayaks,BOUNCERw slide!SUP's! Best lake life! located?

This family-friendly Bracey holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Gaston and Rosemont Vineyards. South Hill Model Train Museum and Centennial Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laurel C., Timonium

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Gaston, Virginia 2023 Family Vacation
Dragonfly was perfect for our family vacation! The house is immaculate. The lake, dock, dock house, and all the water equipment - canoes, kayaks, etc., were enjoyed by all members of the family from the oldest (76) to the youngest (2). We loved it and everyone had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monika R., Shelby, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ladies retreat
Over and above what we expected. So much room, so well stocked from kitchen to bedding. Privacy, beautiful, and fun. Loved the kayaks ! Beautiful home, beautiful property. So would choose this place again! Want to bring my family here too. Great spaces for privacy for each person and great common areas. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela T., Chester

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
This rental provided our family of 9 with a PERFECT Labor Day long weekend getaway. Owners communicate promptly. House is very well equipped with all of the essentials as well as many added amenities. Highly recommend Dragonfly!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly Recommend!
Dragonfly had everything we were hoping for and more! Excellent location, amenities, and accommodations. Water is deep at the dock so there was no lake muck to deal with. Trampoline kept the kids happy for hours. Shaded table on the dock deck was perfect for the older folks. Lots of seating everywhere and a basement perfect for all age kids. Excellent experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family getaway
We had a wonderful time. The home is beautiful, well equipped, and on a perfect spot on the lake. The kids never were bored because there was so much for them to do: kayaks, swimming, jumping off the bouncer, catching fish, stand up paddle boards, hot tub, ping pong, board games, and the pontoon (highly recommend renting the pontoon, so much fun pulling the tubes). It was a relaxing and enjoyable vacation for all and communication with the host was great. The beds were very comfortable. If you are looking for nightlife or late night dining, Bracey is not the place. But, if you want an unforgettable laid back lake vacation, you found your spot.....just don't forget bug spray!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Marty and Tanya, Owners, Dragonfly

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Tanya is an architect and certified interior designer, and grew up in Virginia. Marty works in IT and is a transplant from Northern NJ. We currently live in Northern Virginia with our two children, who love to visit the lake! Over time, we have seen the slow transformation of Northern VA from areas of rolling hills and barn silos to highways and strip malls. We love to get away to the lake, escape from congestion and have time to focus on nature, life's simple treasures and, well, quiet. On a daily basis we struggle like everyone else to balance the demands of work and our two wonderful small children. Time at Dragonfly is the absolute best antidote! Unwinding and spending quality time with family and friends is what this lake house is all about! We work incredibly hard to keep this as a perfect place to gather with those who are special to you, because that's the true currency in life. It's an ideal spot for recharging, letting kids be kids, exploring local shops, wineries, fruit picking, fishing, kayaking and so much more! Honestly, you never even really need to leave the house!

Why they chose this property

We had been looking for a special lake house surrounded both by trees and lovely water views for several years as a place to vacation and share with others. Finding Lake Gaston, which enjoys consistent water levels and fixed docks, only about 3.25 hours from our main home has been ideal. The weather is often 10-12 degrees warmer than in Northern VA, and this particular spot enjoys 6-8 degrees warmer lake water than main lake properties, yet we have the benefit of large water right next to the house. We don't have to worry about high speed traffic with the kids swimming, and we love taking the boat down to the marina a mile away for an ice cream cone on a summer's day, or to the local grille for lunch, dinner or snacks & drinks. We adore ordering fresh baked cinnamon rolls at the bakery 5 min from the house, and going for amazing fresh donuts to eat on the wraparound porch at our local donut shop. The house fit our needs with plenty of space for multiple families, two great gathering spaces, hardwood floors and a real treehouse feel. It's truly our reprieve from the hustle and bustle of normal work and life! Having a lovely winery 2 miles away with special events and dinners is a big plus! We enjoy the convenience from Rte 85, and even the drive on 85 is more pleasant than 95 S. We love the terracing and gorgeous stone walls, and evenings on the deck or dock. We added the patio with hot tub seating area and so much more - it just keeps getting better and better! We can't wait for you to love it like we do!

What makes this property unique

We enjoy the protection of the wide cove, with the views of bigger water and land with a lush canopy of trees. We love the view back of the house from the dock with the stacked stone landscaping walls and the covered eating area on the dock. We saw several homes that were nice houses but had horrible water views or bad water depth, but here we enjoy 8'-9' deep water off the end of the dock with gorgeous views in a fabulous lake location! The craftsman style touches of beadboard wainscot in the foyer and stair, the beadboard ceiling in the kitchen, the open floor plan, the beautiful staircase, the vaulted living room ceiling, 85' of shoreline, flat concrete play space on the front of the house and many other features all made this property an ideal choice for our family. Two of our bedrooms have king sized beds, and we have no issue with hot water thanks to our Rinnai on demand hot water system.

As owners, one of us in the design profession, we are adding so many new elements and updates both inside and out! Many of these are not yet pictured as we are constantly updating faster than we can take the current pictures, and we add wonderful touches every year! We added the hot tub, patio and outdoor seating area, outdoor Edison lights above the dock table and under the deck. There are so many spaces to hang out inside and outside that year round you will find your perfect spot. Our water stairs allowing ease of entry/exit into the shallow end of the lake are super convenient, and the bouncer for kids is always a hit! Few houses have one.

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