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Cozy, Lakefront Log Cabin

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3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bracey, VA
  • Place, Lake Gaston
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Kerr Lake Country Club
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Occoneechee State Park
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cozy, Lakefront Log Cabin

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.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Gaston. Features include laundry facilities. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Lake Gaston and a 5-minute drive from Rosemont Vineyards
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Outside only please.

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

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.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Must be house-broken & treated for fleas

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children should be supervised at all times.

Events

Events allowed

Special event fee may be applied

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Outside only please.

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 there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Cozy, Lakefront Log Cabin Private vacation home

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Cozy, Lakefront Log Cabin Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 145 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Impressive all around, rustic and unique. Private and good parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rick R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful time at this very cozy lakefront house. The house was decorated for Christmas which was really nice for our holiday stay. While it wasn't warm enough for us to be outside for most of our time here, we did use the fire pit and loved ours views of the lake from virtually every room. The double living areas were much appreciated, along with the full bathrooms on all 3 floors. Great place to get away from the everyday world!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Brenton D.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis H.

For a last minute stay in the fall, it was a nice stay. There may have been some vacancy between the last stay and ours which led to it not being as clean (kitchen, surfaces, webs across most entries to the home. Setting was nice - we enjoyed the cabin feel of the home and it was stocked with a ton of stuff. Overall still had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

KIM H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake, dock, house,and property!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

This house and the host were amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Always love staying here. This was not our first visit. Always a mixture of country and lake all in one. We love it and it's very near to our favorite fishing spots. We had a great time and will stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Devon L.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly O.

Liked: Cleanliness
My family loves this wonderful cabin on the lake. We have been here twice and scheduled again for next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week was awesome! Host (Gail) was very responsive! This home has everything needed for a great stay at the lake. The kids had every water toy imaginable…including a lily pad and water trampoline. The fishing from boat and bank was great. Rained a bit but the screened in porch was an awesome place to spend the day! Katie the cleaning person was so helpful when we arrived…was a long ride from DE and she allowed us early to use the bathrooms and asked if we needed anything! Wi-Fi worked great and with the streaming services we were able to enjoy the Phillies during our stay! This was our second summer staying here and look forward to many more family vacations here!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Check in and out is always a breeze. Everything you will ever need to cook with.....it's here. All convenient appliances provided. Beautiful cabin right on the lake. Awesome firepit here with lots of sitting space for sitting around a nice fire at night. The house is so big making it nice for everyone to spread out and be comfy. We loved our visit. This was our second stay. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robin B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Terrible

Never had an experience like this one
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake vacation

The spot on the lake is perfect. The host was excellent in their communication and responsiveness. We all fell in love with the location of the property and the ease of access to the lake. Our group had planned to keep the kids entertained by going out to get ice cream etc.; however, the kids had so much fun on the lake we never had to leave the house (other than a run or two to the store). There is a dollar general market very close by and a Walmart not too far. Looking forward to making this an annual stay with our friends/family group.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

carla n., Winchester, VA

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

We stayed at this home for a fishing tournament our son participated in. It was comfortable, clean, cozy, and stocked. It is lovely in the inside and just beautiful on the outside. Thank you for a wonderful place to stay and enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carly C., Virginia Beach

Liked: Cleanliness

Surprises Around Every Corner

This is the perfect lake property. The log cabin is stunning and the views are lovely. There are so many sitting options and so many places to cast a line. Boat ramp is super close and easily accessible which was wonderful in allowing us to keep our boat tied up in the dock. Upstairs sun deck was a perfect place to sit back, enjoy a beverage and enjoy the view.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kariann M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeline B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything was awesome..very comfortable

My family and I truly enjoyed our stay there..we would love to come back during the summer time..we appreciate you allowing us to make it a home for a couple of days.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francine S., Harrisburg, PA

Liked: Cleanliness

We can't say enough!

This was the equivalent of a close family member giving you the keys to their lake home. It's not a hotel -- you're on your own to maintain cleanliness while you stay there - but you're free to use anything they have on offer. We stayed for six days, cooking huge family dinners, sitting out at the fire bowl, napping in our respective corners, enjoying time on the covered decks and watching the wildlife in and around the lake. The owners were ultra-communicative -- very responsive but not intrusive - before, during, and after our stay. The home is gorgeous; the photos of it and the surrounding property do not do it adequate justice. If you're a home cook, you can make just about anything if you are resourceful. We made lasagna, breakfast casseroles, and even beef Wellington! Wi-fi signal was good and strong, as some of us had to handle some work emergencies and did so with no issues. Indoor heat was not an issue at all, but you have to follow the excellent directions given by the owners. We were very cozy during our stay when nights could be very cold but days could be anything from sunny and warm to rainy, chilly and damp. Plenty of clean and cozy throw blankets to drape on your lap while watching TV or reading a book. We were accompanied by our clean, well-behaved large-breed dogs, and they loved the property as well. These owners are kind, good, and generous folks. It was a privilege to spend our family holiday at their home. The memories will last a lifetime.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa/Owen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quirky but nice

House was beautiful and obviously well loved. Some bedroom doors wouldn't close becuase the handles were broken but easily worked around. The only thing i am not a fan of was originally we were told that laundry would be a $50 fee if we didnt have time to complete it and understandable price for convenience and then right before check in it said in the check out instructions that the luandry fees would be $150 so we brought our own sheets to avoid a fee. I would almost rather have them not supply the sheets at all at that point. Great house good host but luandry fee is ridiculous bring your own sheets
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view

Nice house, beautiful views of the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake house

Wonderful location
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024