Cozy, Lakefront Log Cabin

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore the area

Bracey, VA

Lake Gaston1 min walk
Rosemont Vineyards5 min drive
John H. Kerr Reservoir33 min drive
Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)90 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Space

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Futon

Other Sleeping Accommodations

1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to Hobo Haven! Hobo Haven, our family-built home named after our beloved dog Hobo, is a charming log cabin located on two acres on Lake Gaston in Bracey, Virginia. Our three story, three bedroom, three bath home is a classic log cabin, featuring plank hard wood floors, wood beam ceilings, and, of course, beautiful hand-hewn log walls.

Our home boasts three covered and one uncovered decks, all with beautiful views of the lake. It also features a large screened-in porch, perfect for eating lunch on a warm summer day. These covered outside spaces allow you to enjoy the outdoors even in the case of bad weather. The fully equipped, open concept kitchen is ideal for preparing any meal, and features a dining room table with seating for ten, perfect for a lovely family dinner. Even on a cool autumn or winter day, cozy up next to one of two beautiful stone fireplaces, one located in the kitchen, the other in the second story family room area. Despite being a rustic log cabin, Hobo Haven still has standard modern luxuries we’ve come to expect, including three 32-inch and two 50-inch flat screen TVs, cable, telephone, air conditioning, and heat.

Bedroom/sleeping Details:
* Bedroom One- Master (Second Floor)—1 Queen bed, with access to outside covered deck and bathroom.
* Bedroom Two—(Third Floor)—1 Queen bed, one twin bed
* Bedroom Three—(Third Floor)—1 Queen bed, 1 toddler bed, 1 crib, with direct access to bathroom
* One queen pull out on second floor living space
* Two twin bunk beds on second floor living space nook with curtains for privacy
* One high quality, queen, blowup mattress is included. There is plenty of floor space available, if you’d like to bring additional air mattresses.
* Convertible couch on bottom level that can be used as additional sleeping space for 2 adults
* Full couch on second floor living space

Public boat launch is minutes away, both driving and by water, at the Holly Grove Marina. A huge sun deck above the lifts provides amazing, panoramic water views and great sunning opportunities. Water depth off the dock is about 14 feet, plenty deep for diving, swimming, floating and fishing. Water depth at the steps going into the water is between 3-4 feet deep, making it easy for children and pets to get in and out of the water. Please keep in mind, this rental does not include a boat. Boat rentals are available on the lake.

Nearby attractions and conveniences:
• 2 minutes away from Holly Grove Marina (food, drink, bait/tackle, boat launch, gas, air, etc.)
• 20 minutes away from Food Lion, ABC store, Wal-Mart and several fast food and more upscale dining options—all located in South Hill, Virginia
• 7 minutes away from Rosemont of Virginia Winery
• 5 minutes away from Tanglewood Shores Golf and Country Club
• 11 minutes away from River Ridge Golf course
• 20 minutes away from Pino’s Pizza, Food Lion, ACE Hardware, etc. all in Littleton, NC
• 5 miles from Interstate 85 providing easy access to nearby cities and towns
• Close access to the Tobacco Heritage Trail and Liberty Hill Hiking Trail

We prefer rentals to be from Friday-Friday.
*Additional holiday booking fees may apply.

Getting married, or know someone who is? Please ask us for more information about hosting a wedding at our home. We've had five weddings and one engagement take place on our property, and we love the idea of sharing our home for these special life moments. We'd also be happy to refer you to a rental company for all your wedding needs. Pictures are available upon request.

Property manager

Gail Cox or Jennifer Thomas

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Enjoy beautiful lake views from the fire pit!

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children should be supervised at all times.

Events

Events allowed

Special event fee may be applied

Pets

Pets allowed

Must be house-broken & treated for fleas

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Outside only please.

The guest needs to send a guest list including a proper government ID 24 hrs after the booking

If using the property for a special event, the guest must notify us within 24 hours of booking. Special Event fees apply.

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: Special event fee may be applied

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 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and cycling.

Bracey, VA

What's nearby

Lake Gaston - 1 min walk
Rosemont Vineyards - 5 min drive
Tobacco Farm Life Museum of Virginia - 21 min drive
John H. Kerr Reservoir - 33 min drive
Kerr Lake Country Club - 36 min drive

Getting around

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

Shady Shack Grill & Flip Flops Bar - 6 min drive
Quiznos - 12 min drive
El Huasteco - 12 min drive
Huddle House - 12 min drive
Subway - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy, Lakefront Log Cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy, Lakefront Log Cabin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy, Lakefront Log Cabin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy, Lakefront Log Cabin 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 16 miles (25 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd R.

17 Apr 2024

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

LOG CABIN AT THE LAKE

HAD A GREAT TIME. THE HOUSE WAS AWESOME. PERFECT LOCATION. CANT WAIT TO STAY AGAIN!!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia R.

29 Dec 2023

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

Beautiful Christmas get-away with family

This beautiful log cabin home on Lake Gaston was the perfect place for our family to gather for Christmas. Such warmth and character. The kitchen had everything we needed for some delicious cooking over the course of several days. We brought our own Christmas tree, along with some simple Christmas decorations, that really made it feel like home! The weather was warm enough for us to be able to be outside and gather with a fire every night. We fished for some catfish off the dock, and got a massive big blue catfish on Christmas morning! We will book again in the summer months when we can access the lake with a boat and kayaks!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Teresa C.

28 Nov 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving at the Lake

The location was beautiful. The first day was spent in clearing away the cob webs inside and outside the home. Upon walking in we walked through several spider webs. We then had to make up the beds, (I had to wash one bed spread that was dirty before sleeping underneath it) sweeping the floors and turning on the heat. It looked as if no one had been there in a long time. The house was freezing cold. There were not enough blankets. The bathroom on the main floor only dispensed hot water so we had to keep bottled water for brushing our teeth and washing hands. At the end of the stay, we had to wash, dry, fold and put away all of the linens. It took 5 hours because it was a lot of laundry and we wanted to do a good job. We had to take the trash to the shell station down the road. It was a beautiful location but a lot of work for a getaway. You have to really like spiders.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte M.

12 Nov 2023

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

Relaxing cabin

We just got home from our weekend visit. It was a short trip and wish we could have stayed longer. The house and property are very nice and just as described. Enjoyed spending our afternoon sitting by the fire watching our grandchildren fish. Everything you need and very beautiful and quiet location.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronica S.

29 Aug 2023

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

Love Love Hobo Haven

Our family absolutely loves this house for so many reasons. The property is pet friendly, and almost completely fenced in which is a huge plus. We comfortably had 6 couples in the bedrooms, and 4 teens on the middle floor - there are bunk beds there and plenty of room to set up two air mattresses for them to spread out and have their space. We enjoyed eating out on the screened in porch when the occasional rainstorm would crop up, but primarily we were on the dock all day! The water is nice and deep, so jumping off either of the docks was fun and safe. Everyone really enjoyed using the paddle boards and kayak, and floating on the giant mat was very relaxing. Even though we had a few issues upon check in, the owners are ALWAYS responsive and make it right to the best of their ability - we so appreciated their care. I do love that there is everything you need for your stay. There are trash bags, hand soap, dish washing soap, etc., and all the necessary kitchen items available. I always pack these things when I travel, but this home is well stocked. The only recommendation I would make is to get a new mattress for the sleeper sofa, as the one that is on there is not able to be slept on. No doubt we will be coming back for a 3rd visit next summer as this place just has it all. Thank you all so much for another awesome family vacation!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Gail Cox or Jennifer Thomas

I'm new to VRBO, but I'm excited for the opportunity to share the home that brings my family and me so much joy with you! I'm from Richmond, Virginia where I still live today. I have two adult daughters and am currently fostering a 5 year old child, which keeps me very busy!

Why they chose this property

This home was built by my father who was in construction. My ex-husband and I, as well as other family members, also helped in building the home. My daughter also just had her wedding at our home, which was very special and fun for all of us. For these reasons, the home has a very special place in my heart. It's been a place where my family and I have made many happy memories, and where we'll continue to in years to come. It's a very relaxing retreat from my busy life, and I hope it will be for you as well.

What makes this property unique

What I love most about this home, aside from the sentimental aspects of it, is the unique log cabin style. It's not every day that you see a true log cabin, but this is it. I love the way the sun glistens off the wood and tin roof on a bright day. I love the vaulted, wood beam ceilings. I love the decks surrounding the house providing panoramic views of the water. I love the brick walkways that contribute to the rustic feel of the home. There's nothing that I enjoy more than sitting on the porch swing, drinking a cup of hot tea while looking out onto the peaceful lake.