Title: Christmas Cottage: Breakfast, Gingerbread, S’mores, Hot Cocoa Bar Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=118116459&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Christmas Cottage: Breakfast, Gingerbread, S’mores, Hot Cocoa Bar Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Christmas Cottage: Breakfast, Gingerbread, S’mores, Hot Cocoa Bar ![Property grounds - Christmas Cottage: Breakfast, Gingerbread, S’mores, Hot Cocoa Bar (Bracey)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118120000/118116500/118116459/2e868f70.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property video](https://mediaim.expedia.com/video/9A1CB9973399C0715D59CB4C219CD018/d1c5ab9f-7642-4d39-acf9-1c985dd69d14-thumbnail.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=608) ![Pool - Christmas Cottage: Breakfast, Gingerbread, S’mores, Hot Cocoa Bar (Bracey)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118120000/118116500/118116459/64726d4d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Christmas Cottage: Breakfast, Gingerbread, S’mores, Hot Cocoa Bar (Bracey)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118120000/118116500/118116459/394e3afc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, table football, books - Christmas Cottage: Breakfast, Gingerbread, S’mores, Hot Cocoa Bar (Bracey)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118120000/118116500/118116459/8aaf6539.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Consider a stay at Christmas Cottage: Breakfast, Gingerbread, S’mores, Hot Cocoa Bar and take advantage of golfing on-site, a firepit and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as an arcade/games room and laundry facilities. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1851 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Christmas Cottage: Breakfast, Gingerbread, S’mores, Hot Cocoa Bar Guests say it best: “Just book it!” Experience holiday magic at Hemlock Haven, we’ve got it all—breakfast, gingerbread house, hot cocoa, s’mores, popcorn, goodies, dog treats, a keepsake ornament. Calm water, beautiful sunsets, 5⭐️Southern hospitality ⛵️Direct lake access, amenities, stunning views! 🛏️Rm 1: King bed + spa shower Rm 2: King bed Rm 3: Queen bunks ☕Coffee Bar 🎯Game Room 🛜Smart TVs, Wi-Fi 🎾Pickleball ⛳️Golf 🔥Firepit 🚣‍♂️kayaks,paddle board ☀️linens,beach towels 🪵Gas Logs \*Perfect for: Families, friends, couples, lake lovers, golfers, and nature enthusiasts seeking a serene getaway with stylish, effortless living. Book now and wake up to sparkling water views every morning! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 4 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No lift - Smooth flooring in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Visual alarms in hallways - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Limited housekeeping ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the marina - On a lake ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Boat - Foosball table - Golf - Gym - Kayak - Tennis - Water sports equipment - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Unit size: 1,851 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97080000/97079700/97079670/6e23c120.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious Home, Dock, Sauna, Firepit, Workout Equipment, Waterfront. 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Littleton - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 10 Exceptional 66 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=33251855&PinnedHotelID=33251855&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 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 ### Check-out instructions The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: Load and start the dishwasher Strip any used beds and gather used towels Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Safety First: Please ensure that, without exception, children and pets are supervised at all times. Fireworks are not allowed. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome 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 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 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=36.571884,-78.042175&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:kyf%7EEpri%7BM%3FQ%3FS%40S%3FQ%40S%40S%3FQ%40SBS%40Q%40SBSBQBSBQ%40SDSBQDQBQDQDQDQDQDQFQDQFODQFQFOHOFQFMHQFMHQFMHOHOJKFOJMHOJKHMJMJKJMJKJKJKJMJKLIJILKLIJILILILILGJGNILGLGLENGLELGNELENCLENENCLCNCLCNCNANANALANANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%3FNDL%40NBNBLBNDNDLBLDNDLFNDLFLDLFNFLHLFLFJHLHLHLHLHJJLHJHJJLLJJHJLJJLHJJLHLJJHNJLHNHJHNHNHNFNHLFPHLFPFNFNFPDPFNFPDPDPFPDPBPDPDPBPDRBPBRBPBR%40PBR%40RBP%40R%40R%40P%3FR%40R%40P%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FPARAR%3FRAPARARCPARCRAPCRCPCRCPERCPEPEPCPEPGPEPEPGPGNEPGNGPGNGPILGPILGNINININIJINKLINKJILKLIJKLMJIJKJMLKJKHMHKJMHMHMHMHKHMFMFMHOFMDMFMFODMFODMDMBODODMBOBOBM%40ODO%3FMBO%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAMAOAOAOAOCMCOCMCOCOEMEOCMEOEMGMEOGMGMEMGOIKGMGMIMIMIKIMIMKKIMIKKKMKKKKKKKMKKKMIMKKIOKMGOKKIOIOGMIQGMIQGMGQIOGQGOEQGOEQGQEQEQEQEQEQCQEQCQESASCQCSCQCSASAQCSAS%3FQASAS%3FSAQ%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=gnBCiOxIgT0sgByn9-cG_IJX8Fo=) Bracey, VA #### What's nearby - Lake Gaston \- 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - John H. Kerr Reservoir \- 32 min drive \- 22.5 miles - McGregor Hall \- 36 min drive \- 39.1 miles - Kerr Lake Country Club \- 36 min drive \- 34.6 miles - Occoneechee State Park \- 47 min drive \- 46.5 miles #### Getting around - Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 89 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Simmons Travel Center - ‬13 min drive - ‪WATERSVIEW - ‬22 min drive - ‪Fofa Pizza - ‬12 min drive - ‪Shady Shack Grill & Flip Flops Bar - ‬4 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Christmas Cottage: Breakfast, Gingerbread, S’mores, Hot Cocoa Bar have a pool? ### Is Christmas Cottage: Breakfast, Gingerbread, S’mores, Hot Cocoa Bar pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Christmas Cottage: Breakfast, Gingerbread, S’mores, Hot Cocoa Bar? ### What time is check-in at Christmas Cottage: Breakfast, Gingerbread, S’mores, Hot Cocoa Bar? ### What time is check-out at Christmas Cottage: Breakfast, Gingerbread, S’mores, Hot Cocoa Bar? ### Where is Christmas Cottage: Breakfast, Gingerbread, S’mores, Hot Cocoa Bar located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Christmas Cottage: Breakfast, Gingerbread, S’mores, Hot Cocoa Bar Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peggy H. 4 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Ginny is a wonderful host. She responded immediately to any questions we had. She ensured my family had everything we needed, including local coffee, a bottle of wine, a gift basket, and doggie treats. The home is beautiful, comfortable, and well laid out. We had a great family reunion. Thank you so much, Ginny! ##### Peggy H. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ---