HUGE cove, DEEP water, KAYAKS, SUPs, fire pit & game room

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A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, overlooking a lake with trees and a dock.
A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a microwave, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a dining area with a small table and chairs, and a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a black refrigerator.
A lakeside view with a dock, grassy area, and trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Gaston

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Littleton, NC
  • Place, Lake Gaston
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, John H. Kerr Reservoir
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Place, Kerr Lake Country Club
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

3 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom - Main Floor

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Main Floor Primary En-Suite Bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

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About the area

Littleton

Located in Littleton, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Colonial Theatre 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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Littleton, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Gaston - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Rosemont Vineyards - 32 min drive - 36.5 km
  • John H. Kerr Reservoir - 40 min drive - 47.3 km
  • Kerr Lake Country Club - 45 min drive - 55.9 km
  • McGregor Hall - 46 min drive - 58.1 km

Getting around

  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪WATERSVIEW - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪One Eyed Jack’s - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Shady Shack Grill & Flip Flops Bar - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Hut @ The POINTE - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is HUGE cove, DEEP water, KAYAKS, SUPs, fire pit & game room pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at HUGE cove, DEEP water, KAYAKS, SUPs, fire pit & game room?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at HUGE cove, DEEP water, KAYAKS, SUPs, fire pit & game room?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at HUGE cove, DEEP water, KAYAKS, SUPs, fire pit & game room?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is HUGE cove, DEEP water, KAYAKS, SUPs, fire pit & game room located?

This family-friendly Littleton holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Gaston, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Goat Island and Rosemont Vineyards. Roanoke Rapids Lake and Medoc Mountain State Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 137 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay and would definitely do it again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing week! We cannot wait to return next summer!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. Very clean. Very responsive owners! Please stay here, you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this property! Check-in was smooth and easy, and the home was exceptionally clean upon arrival. The bedrooms were spacious and comfortably accommodated our family.We especially enjoyed the screened-in porch throughout the day and into the evenings. The deep water off the dock was perfect for us, and having Blues Brothers Charter pick the guys up directly from the dock was incredibly convenient.The location was also great, with grocery stores only about 12 minutes away.The only thing I’ll mention is that we weren’t able to use our own free-and-clear laundry detergent. However, the property does provide detergent that is approved for use with their washer, so this wasn’t a major issue if you’re comfortable using what they provide.Overall, everything was great, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2026
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! We provide laundry detergent as a convenience but not a requirement so I apologize you felt you couldn’t use your own. We will look into the confusion - thank you for the input!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Been a great stay. We’ve come back a 2nd time and booked for next year already. Great cove, convenient to Eaton’s Ferry, Waterview Restaurant. Not that bad of a boat ride up to Shady Shack either.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing lake stay

Amazing trip!!! the lake was beautiful, the house was perfect. Had everything we needed and the beds were super comfortable. We definitely want to return here!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful home in a great location!

Beautifully maintained home in Lake Gaston near grocery and perfect spot on the lake! We loved the ease of this home and have already booked it again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anne-Marie was a joy to work with. Extremely prompt communication, made sure items in the house were replaced (coffee maker broke during visit before ours and she had a new one delivered), provided a ton of info for our group and sought feedback for any improvements upon our check out. From a host perspective, she was perfect. The house was fantastic for our group of 3 families. We split the children with girls all in one room and boys all in the bunk room. They LOVED that. The downstairs living room was a great place for them to hang while the adults hung upstairs. From nights in the garage having games/competitions with our group, to renting a boat and spending the whole day on the dock and water, the house was perfect for our group. The location of the house in relation to the main lake, the marina, one eyed jacks and more was perfect. We kayaked and paddle boarded all around the inlet. We caught a monster catfish from the dock too! Our 13 year old cried at the end of our trip, it was that good. Thank you for a fantastic week in a fantastic house.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Getaway

We had 4 families staying for the weekend and this house was perfect! It had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Getaway

This was our first visit to Lake Gaston and we will definitely be going back! 5 Boys at the lake was perfect for our family. We were able to dock our boat right there at their dock, the kids loved fishing and swimming right there!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay! Several adults and teen youth group from church stayed for a weekend.

Everyone loved the home and setting. The teens loved the lake and the use of the canoes and paddle boards. House was clean, had great kitchen, and the screened in porch was where everyone gathered! Would love to stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome!!

We had a wonderful experience all around with this rental! I will definitely look at coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing week on the lake

The house was perfect and exactly as shown online. It was clean and comfortable. The dock was great to lay around and swim around. Perfect location on the lake for boating and jet ski (we rented both) We have rented many houses thru VRBO and this is my favorite so far. Great communication with owners.
We bought tubes to tie off and just float
Brought a tumble track to float on
Perfect spot to sit and fish
Having access to kayaks and paddle boards was a great plus
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another great year

2nd year in a row we've rented this property and it was perfect once again. Our group of 10 had plenty of space and the cove was nice and quiet for cruising and paddleboarding. Will definitely be coming back again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Relaxation

Situated on a quiet cove makes swimming, floating and relaxing kayak rides a daily treat! The large dock makes relaxing in the sun or shade possible! The huge screened in porch welcomed science experiments, magic shows, great conversation, family puzzle time and the perfect spot for our morning coffee and evening quiet time!! Comfortable beds gave us a wonderful nights sleep!! We will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Reunion

My family of 15 had a great stay during July 4 week. The house was very comfortable for our large family. The kitchen is well stocked, beds were comfortable and the downstairs work out great for the teenage grandchildren. The screen-in-porch was perfect for our evening family time. Very nice dock area with the covered roof and ceiling fans. Grandkids loved the kayaks, paddle boards and the game room. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful home on a wide lake cove

We enjoyed our stay and the property was as described. It had all the kitchen and other amenities we needed and we appreciated that we didn’t have to bring our own linens, hand soap, dish soap, etc. The huge screened porch was wonderful and we spent a lot of time there watching sunrises and sunsets and enjoying time as a group. We did encounter some wear (broken slider door handle, broken paddle board), and the owners responded immediately when notified of these issues. Overall, we would recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friends week!

We had a fantastic stay with our friends! The dock was perfect - lots of space to swim around, and easy getting access with a boat rental! The kitchen was incredibly well stocked - we typically have to bring our own kitchen appliances/nicer knives but this kitchen had everything we needed. The garage fridge took a while to chill things, but by the 2nd day it was great! The wifi was also very strong, which was a huge plus for friends who did some remote work. We will absolutely book this house again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This lake house felt like our home away from home.

Very comfortable house with plenty of room to gather or have you own space. The views from the back of the house overlooking the lake were always changing. The home was clean and the kitchen well stocked so we could cook any meal. Something you may want to keep in mind if you you want to spend more time at the lake. We did some meal prepping before arriving and finished here with no problem. It was nice to have the kayaks and paddle boards during the day and game room after our nightly bonfire. Very relaxing and wish we had one more day :). Hope to come back some day.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great group house

My group of several families had a wonderful stay over Memorial Day weekend. The house is roomy and comfortable with great group kid sleeping options. The paddle boards and kayaks were great to have on hand and used a lot by our group. The outdoor firepit and indoor game room were fantastic. Our check in was delayed by several hours because the cleaners were not finished. We could not get a signal on the living room tv. We were outside most of the time so it didn’t matter. Overall recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2023
Thanks for your feedback - please feel free to call anytime there is an issue as we can assist with many items over the phone and minimize interruption to your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Bliss!

We had a wonderful week at "5 Boys on the Lake"!! The home is even nicer in person. The screen porch was our favorite room for all 11 of us to be together eating, playing games, watching the storms pass through and simply just being together!! The dock also had plenty of room for all of us to hang and and be together, whether in the water or sitting on furniture provided (the hammock swings were definitely showing their wear and tear!). Our 6 yo granddaughter loved mastering the youth-sized kayak!! Though this house faces west, the trees and the shade of the dock provide all the shade you need during the day and then lovely sunsets were enjoyed in the evening. We hope to come back again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice house

The house was clean and nice. The deck was a little worn and not much room for boats to be docked especially if kids want to jump off the dock. Wakes could get pretty rough with all the wake boats in the cove. Apparently, you can't use the community boat ramp so you have to launch a few miles away. Very rude resident told us we weren't allowed to use the ramp. I was under the assumption we were guests of the house owner and should be allowed to use the ramp. The book at the house didn't say one way or the other but the gate was unlocked. Overall it was nice and would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Very nice place to stay

I only gave 4 stars vs. 5 for 1 reason...when we arrived at this house for our week stay i went down to the dock to look things over and noticed there was already a boat in the covered slip. When I contacted the owner she replied "that is our boat, we do not provide a covered slip." My family has been renting houses at Gaston for 10+ years and have never rented a home that didn't provide a covered slip. The overview on this house now states that the slip is not included. Wish the overview stated that information before we booked. They do provide mooring whips which worked great but our boat was exposed to all the elements for a week which is not ideal for a boat. Otherwise, we really liked this house. They do provide paddle boards and kayaks which everyone loved. The kitchen is very well stocked and labeled. One unique thing about this house is that they supply all linens and they are already on the beds! We would rent this house again if a covered slip were provided.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Our property description has always listed that the slip was not included in rental so we are sorry you missed that when booking. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed everything else about our property and the extra effort we have made to enhance the rental experience.
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