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Great Escape-Spectacular Peninsula Lot, Amazing Outdoor Spaces, Gentle Slope!
Bracey, VA

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10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mother’s Day Family Retreat
Our family of four generations enjoyed a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend at The Great Escape. It is a lovely property, well maintained and with plenty of fun activities for any age. The views are amazing from most any room in the home. I love that the owners pay great attention to detail and ensure that guests have access to everything needed during the stay and has provided meticulous notes to assist with a stress free visit! My niece, a local TV anchor, enjoyed the visit enough to mention how wonderful our visit to Lake Gaston was during her news broadcast! Truly a splendid family trip!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey S., Garner, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Nice house on a great location. Lots of amenities and very responsive owners.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy M., Washington

Liked: Cleanliness
Third time, always amazing!
We are so lucky to have been able to stay at this beautiful place for a third time. The space is gorgeous - lots of areas to spread out and enjoy nature. We loved paddle boarding and kayaking - the sunsets cannot be beat. The kitchen has literally everything you could ever imagine needing and is very easy to work in. The standalone ice maker is the absolute best thing! Having the choice of water sports, corn hole, basketball, ping pong, etc made sure no one was ever bored! Having the lovely Rosemount Vineyard so close by is such a bonus. Communication with the very responsive hosts is always a pleasure. Stay here only if you want to have a perfect, wonderful time!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Great Escape is great!
Our party of 6 adults absolutely loved this place. We found everything that we needed plus much, much more. You won't run out of things to do here and you can't help but admire the wonderful decorating in the house and incredible landscaping on the property. The view and location are great and we thoroughly enjoyed the firepit by the water in the evening, and fishing from the dock during the day. We were very happy that we chose this place for our get together.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday fun
We enjoyed our stay. Very well provisioned kitchen! Everything was as promised. We were there less than an hour when everyone asked if we can come back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property on the Lake
We planned a family gathering at this property for Christmas. We had 7 older children and 9 adults. Despite the weather being colder, we still had a wonderful time! We were able to take the paddle boat out, fish, and go on walks to explore the neighborhood with our dogs. It was an amazing experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daphne K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Escape Weekend
Super Host, beautiful property, fantastic stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

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What a Great Escape!
The Great Escape is an awesome home for a getaway. My family thoroughly enjoyed it! It's a beautiful home inside and out. Kitchen was fully stocked. The best was excellence in customer service! From the time we checked in Teresa made us feel welcome. She answered questions that we had promptly. She was very accommodating! Thanks for sharing your lovely home!!! If you haven't stayed, you should give it a try!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect in every way.
Some friends and family wanted a quick get away and I'm so glad we selected this house! I can't say enough great things about it - inside and out it is perfect. The landscaping is beautiful, all the outdoor spaces are well planned and accessible - and we used them all! It was nice to have a choice of a gas firepit or a wood fire! We used both. The boat house is great with the second level deck. That fact that the home is situated on a peninsula makes it very private and secluded. The house inside is very well stocked and has everything you need for a couple of nights or a whole week. The beds are comfortable, it was clean, the screen porch is wonderful and the home is very spacious. We didn't have any kids but it would be GREAT for family with a bunch of kids. Teresa was very responsive and is a great host. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Spot
A great vacation home with nice amenities! My family an I enjoyed our stay here. The owners were very responsive when we needed to reach out. It was a nice plus for there to be two refrigerators plus an extra ice maker. The large pantry made it easy for us to store all of our food. There is a wood burning fire pit plus a gas one; we utilized both. The large deck made for a great space to play corn hole. We would come back for another stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely!
Lots of rooms and great water toys!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Burak M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing experience
My daughter said after we left “this was the best vacation ever”. I think this summarizes how everyone felt about our stay. Everything with the house was perfect. And our host was very helpful and responsive. We would definitely go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Teresa and Pete went above and beyond communicating before we arrived. The house was beautiful, unbelievably clean, stocked with everything that you could need, and an open layout that everyone loved. We really appreciated having access to the kayaks, paddle boards, etc. The yard is beautifully landscaped, and the bird feeders were an added attraction. My favorite part was sitting on the screened in porch. I highly recommend this house and really appreciate Teresa and Pete sharing their house with my family.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

carol w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Property
We had a beautiful week. The house was perfect. It was fully loaded with all the appliances gadgets and even spices. It had an abundance of water toys at your hand for relaxing or paddling around. We had one small issue with the sink faucet being lose and Pete and Teresa immediately handled the problem. They even checked on us to make sure everything else was good. I highly recommend this property and am looking forward to spending more time there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home aka Happy Place!!
This is our fifth year in row staying at The Great Escape! We will continue to stay here in the future. Pete and Teresa are the most AMAZING HOSTS!! They continue to improve the property every year even when I think it can't get any better!! Staying here is my family's Happy Place!! We are already looking forward to next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

William D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family fun
Grand parents and three adult children, their spouses and children. Plenty to do for all three generations. This was our second year and looking forward to next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S., ALEXANDRIA

Liked: Cleanliness
We LOVE The Great Escape
This was our second stay at The Great Escape. We loved this property so much that we came back. The location is perfect as it is on it's own little peninsula on a side creek of the main lake, making it ideal for floating in the lake all day long. We used the SUPs, kayaks, and pedal boat daily! The house has everything you will need including TWO refrigerators and a stand alone ice machine. So many beds to accommodate are large extended family (9 grand children!!). My favorite room was the screened in porch for morning coffee (especially nice when it had rained overnight). The hosts were wonderful and easy to communicate with. Thanks for a great family vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Lake Vacation
Our family has been vacationing at The Great Escape numerous times over the last 7 years. We love the house, and the location of the property on Lake Gaston. The house easily accommodates our 4 families and the kitchen has everything we need to make breakfast, lunch & dinner! We were delighted to see an additional full size refrigerator added for our use! Days are spent floating in the lake by the boat dock. Mornings and evenings are enjoyed relaxing or fishing on the point. Sunsets are gorgeous! We just love this vacation home. Pete and Teresa are the best hosts. They care very much about their guests and do everything they can to make sure we enjoy our stay. We can't wait to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!!
Loved our stay! Owners are amazing! Enough room for 4 families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Lake vacation
Pete & Teresa are great hosts! Each time we have stayed there have been upgrades to the home & property! They communicate well with us & are very responsive to our questions. They appreciate it when you let them know of a lot problem. This year was our smallest group. The most recent upgrades were mindful of the groups the house can handle! Thanks from all of us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leesa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Always a great stay.
We continue to stay at The Great Escape because it is the best on the lake. Pete and Theresa are amazing hosts. We had terrible weather and still managed to have a good time. Can't wait to come back for year 5!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walt & Meredith J., Virginia Beach, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous again this year!!
This is our fourth year staying at The Great Escape and it was exceptional again this year! This home is perfect for our large family, and the gentle slope of the lot makes it manageable for our parents. The owners continue to make beautiful improvements - new this year is a stamped concrete walkway down to the point and around the side of the house. Everyone in our family had a wonderful time- can't wait to go back next year !!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Property, Home has all you need
The outdoors of the property are gorgeous, with many places to sit and enjoy the scenery of the lake. The water is clean and deep for enjoying all sorts of water activities. The house is clean and spacious with plenty of extra sleeping space, extra tables and chairs, room for a very large group to fit comfortably and not feel cramped.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Great Escape
We had a wonderful Mother’s Day retreat with our only living aunt that’s 85. It was her daughters and all of her nieces. We had a wonderful time. We laughed. We cried we prayed we sang we danced. We made some beautiful memories. We didn’t want to leave. The home had everything from spices to great cookware. It is fully equipped. The owners were very helpful and kind. We will be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

James V., Dover, New Hampshire, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous Setting-Well Equipped Home
The owners really seem to have spared no expense nor - missed any detail for providing an exceptional experience. The kitchen equipment, the furnishings, the attention to detail all combined to provide a completely relaxed and enjoyable stay. Four bathrooms enabled us to have each couple and each single have private baths. If the 5th bedroom is used, a bath will need to be shared, and this is accommodated well by having two bathrooms with both en suite and direct access.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele K., WA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
We highly recommend the Great Escape!
Three generations of our family stayed at the Great Escape for a week. If you are looking for a large lake home for a large group in the Lake Gaston area, this should be your top pick. The house is clean, roomy and well appointed. There are plenty of table and cook ware, small kitchen appliances, two full size new refrigerators and an ice maker, large pantry, etc. that make meal prep easy and fun. The house and the gorgeous and large yard have many seating areas and places to wonder to find a quiet place for yourself or conversational spaces with others. The dock was a terrific bonus for many of us for fishing, swimming (and yes, jumping into the lake from the high deck!) and catching some rays. The Internet runs through fiber optic cables-so no need to worry about not having great connections. The owners are easy to communicate with and seek to make sure your vacation is as smooth as possible. The owners have a detailed notebook with instructions for everything on the property indoor and out that make getting online, locating the lake toys, linens (an additional cost), etc., a snap. They also communicate with you well in advance on how to open up and close up the property. There is no garbage service; dumpster is only two minutes away near the Citgo station. Be aware the upstairs loft is open to the great room below and has no window coverings. They are three twin beds in this room. Our teenagers (16 & 18) found it a fine place to sleep. Bring your own coolers.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

JAYNE M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chicks Retreat
Could not have ask for a more beautiful location. The house was wonderful with lots of space and comfort. Our group had 11 adult women.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marlene M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Wonderful experience. Beautiful property with all the amenities you could want. Owners very accommodating. Loved this rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Great big house with lots of open areas and beautiful views of the lake. Loved the fire pit and big tables for board games. Used the driveway for spikeball and had a great time. My only complaint was that there was is a seemingly strict seven car limit with restrictions to “not park on the grass or the street” for the driveway for a house that holds 19 people. We were all coming from different directions and some at various times so we were originally going to drive separately but had to carpool and drive out of the way to pick each other up so we could adhere to the limit. When we got there the driveway is huge and there is no grass for people to park on so it was just frustrating to have a limit that seemed unnecessary. Other than that, gorgeous place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Celebration
Everything was as described. Overall good experience!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Thanksgiving Ever
Property is perfect for a large family gathering. This is the second time we have stayed here for a Thanksgiving week and hope to do it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis T.

Liked: Cleanliness
"Stepping Into 60"Birthday Celebration
My cousin and I both turn 60 in November, so we booked this home for a 3 night girls' weekend. The number guests ended up being 19, but no one ever felt crowded. I would love to book this home during the summer, so that we can take advantage of the water sports. The only thing that would have made it better was more refrigerator space. We loved the two ice makers, the screened porch and the fire pit. We felt safe the entire weekend and could not have had a better time. The hosts were excellent and we stayed in touch with them over the weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family friendly
House was well equip with all the necessary to have a great family gathering . Easy to communicate with the owners . Best lake house we stayed so far .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall fun with friends
This property couldn't have fit our needs any better! Great location, nice areas to relax and enjoy the outdoors around the house and plenty of common area space inside. We all enjoyed!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
The property is as described and was well stocked for all of our needs. This is a beautiful property and there were many places for us to enjoy both outside and inside. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property! Owners were exceptional
Beautiful and peaceful
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Great Escape
This is a stunning property that is everything as described in the listing. The location is on a point in the lake with water all around and very private. Kayak and paddle boards available for exploring the lake. Inside is spacious clean and beautiful and plenty of room. Owners are very kind and accommodating. Great location for a family gathering or reunion
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edita R.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was the perfect place for a family getaway. The weather was perfect too. Plenty of space for all.
VRBO booking was easy.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pich S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Place is amazing
Definitely would rent the property again and love the house and the layout was very nice and it was a plus with ice machine.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer vacation
Staying at the Great Escape was a wonderful experience! The kitchen was fully stocked with all the necessities to accommodate a large family stay. The water toys were a big hit and prevented us from having to bring our own. Big thanks to the owners for managing a perfect property!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

Liked: Cleanliness
"The Great Escape" Lake Gaston's Paradise
This is our 4th year at "The Great Escape". It only gets better every year! Pete and Teresa are the most Amazing Hosts!!! They somehow find a way to improve the property every year. They are always quick to respond and cater to any need you may have. It is an honor and a pleasure that they share their home with us every year. I can't wait to make more memories there next year!! There is no better property to experience Lake Gaston on!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

William D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Duce Family Vacation 2022
This was a great place! Been going to Lake Gaston, Lake Anna and Deep Creek lakes for our annual family vacation for over 10 years. This was by far the nicest home. No issues what-so-ever. They had a beautiful dock with two-story jump-off. Kids loved it! Had a smores fire pit and a separate adult fire pit. We enjoyed one or the other every night, telling stories, laughing and catching up on everyone's lives. Inside was clean with every kitchen utensel, appliance, plate, pot or pan imagineable. And for me, especially important, the beds were comfortable. We will be back next year. Duce Family
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marshall B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Escape
I have been taking my immediate family(children & grandchildren) on a annual week long vacation to the beach or lake for many years. The Great Escape was the best property we have rented hands down.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Favorite Family Vacation
Our family has rented the Great Escape numerous times and we always have a great time! It sits on a lovely part of Lake Gaston where we love to float, swim, waterski, paddle board, fish etc. When not in the water we relax on the large deck, have coffee down by the point, or gather around the fire pit or gather around the patio table. The property is outstanding, sunsets are gorgeous! The house easily accommodates our large family, has comfortable beds and stocked with everything we need. Pete and Teresa are great hosts and make every effort to ensure our stay is the best it can be! We can't wait to return again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
House and property were great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Billy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous place to stay
The owners think of your every need. The master bathroom renovation looks great. The landscaping will amaze any garden club enthusiasts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Gaston 22
This was the fifth year that we have booked at 5 different Homes on the Lake. Best location so far and the Owners were Excellent in making sure that we were 100% Satisfied!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Walt & Meredith J., Virginia Beach, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING!!!
This is our third year vacationing at The Great Escape, and it gets better each year! The home is PERFECT for our large family, including a gentle slope which makes it feasible for my parents (ages 77 and 82) to make it down to the seating by the water. The home also had a recent master bathroom renovation which is spectacular!! GREAT fishing from the dock and much fun for the kids on the boat. FIre pit made for evening fun and smores. This is a fabulous setting off of the main lake, without a lot of boat/jet ski traffic which is super enjoyable for all ages. Owners were in touch throughout the week and very attentive to the couple of minor issues we had during our stay. The only thing that would have made it better was if we could have stayed longer! We can't wait to visit again next year !!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Lindsay L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake house
The property and lake is gorgeous. The owner is extremely responsive and helpful. Be prepared to relax; the area is not a typical touristy area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leesa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect as usual
3rd year in a row we’ve rented this amazing place and it just gets better and better. We love it so much. Thank you Pete and Theresa!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022