Serene, Spacious Lakefront Home in a Quiet Cove

Bracey, Virginia
$379 avg/night
Minimum Stay 4 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 4

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 16

Max Sleeps

Night 4 nights

Min Stay

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Dawn on the Lake is a cheery, well-maintained home situated on a large waterfront lot on Poplar Creek off Lake Gaston. With four bedrooms and four full baths, it’s the ideal place for a family vacation, holiday gathering, tying the knot, or even a quiet, romantic weekend. No matter the season, Dawn on the Lake is the perfect place to social distance, relax and get away from it all.

The house has three cozy levels nestled into the bank of the Poplar creek. The road or upper-level contains a five-space parking area connected to the house by a raised walkway. The upper-level entrance is equipped with a smart lock. Covered in bamboo flooring, the upper-level has two bedrooms that share a full bath: the Thunderbolt Room has a king-size bed and a double-size futon; and, the Bowtie Room has a queen-size bed.

The laminated main or middle-level has an open floor plan with a living room, eat-in kitchen, entertainment area, and full bath. The kitchen is well-equipped with a flat-top stove/oven, dishwasher, microwave, Keurig, coffee grinder, toaster, and refrigerator, and is stocked with plates, bowls, glasses, coffee mugs, silverware, pots, pans, and utensils. The dining table seats eight, and the kitchen has a breakfast bar with seven stools in the entertainment area. The living room and entertainment area are perfect gathering spots and serve as additional sleeping areas with a pull-out queen-size sofa bed. The living room opens up to a large screened-in deck with a ceiling fan where you can relax and enjoy the sunset over the lake. The unscreened portion of the deck has a gas grill and exterior steps which lead to the lake-level and lower parking.

The lake-level has two bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The Moon Room with its stunning lake-view is furnished with a king-size bed and contains an ensuite full bath. The Seashell Room has a queen-size bed and a double-size futon. The lake-level has a separate full bath, and the gathering room between the bedrooms has a double-size futon. On the lake-level you will find a full-sized washer/dryer, a second refrigerator, and an exterior exit to another parking area with three additional parking spaces.

Dawn on the Lake provides outdoor activities for the whole family. The lakeside front yard is grass-covered and perfect for play, swinging under the pergola, or a good night story next to the fire pit under the night sky filled with stars. The property has a private pier equipped with rubber bumpers from which you can safely fish, float, and swim. The water is relatively shallow, so jumping or diving from the dock is not permitted. If you have a boat, you can launch at the recreational area just minutes away and dock at the pier. The beautiful, wide creek is great for water skiing, jet skiing, fishing, or just cruising. A canoe and kayak are available for your use. Paddles are included, but be sure to bring your own life jackets.

The house is child-friendly, but not child-proof. There are emergency exits on each level. Each level is equipped with a fire extinguisher: on the upper level, at the entrance to the house; on the middle level, in front of the refrigerator; and on the lower level, by the door. Board games are available for use, and the house has TVs and a DVD player. The house is climate controlled with heat and air conditioning on all three levels. Linens and towels are provided, but must be washed, dried, and returned to their original location upon departure. Check-in is 4:00 pm. Check-out is 10:00 am. The cleaning crew arrives at 10:30 am.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total (up To 20 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Firepit Garden Gas Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Outdoor Pool Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    4 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Swimming Nearby Tennis On Site Water Skiing Nearby Water Tubing Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Games Stereo Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Playground Stair Gate Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Hospital On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 16

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Karen V.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2025

    Stayed Aug 28, 2025

    We had our whole family and dogs with us and this home was perfect for our needs. The yard and firepit were amazing and the view was breathtaking especially in the morning with the morning mist. There was ample seating for our family to enjoy a meal together at either the table in the kitchen or on the back porch. We loved it!

  • Karen N.

    Submitted Aug 29, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    Lovely property, spacious house, thoughtful wecome gift. We enjoyed every moment!

  • Nick R.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    Absolute perfect house for a family trip. Lots of beds/room. The access to the water was amazing. You had gas and a restaurant within minutes. The park with the water slide was a nice touch and kids loved it. Very convenient spot that didn't have a lot of boat traffic coming through it.Only complaint is during checkout, having every single bed sheet in the house cleaned and folded by 10am is DIFFICULT. We got it done, but it required everyone being up at 6am to get through all the loads of laundry. But otherwise the owners were amazing, good responders, and kept a clean house with plenty to do to have fun! Definitely recommend!

  • Barbara E.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2025

    Stayed Jul 16, 2025

    Location was excellent, cove was quiet and good for swimming, fishing and canoeing. House was roomy and comfortable. Screened in porch was really nice We mostly used paper plates but there were only 8 forks so we had to go buy some plastic utensils . We didn’t use the playground or beach area because we weren’t willing to pay 7:00/person/day but the dock at the house worked.

  • Linda I.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2025

    Stayed Jun 26, 2025

    Pros Comfortable beds and nice linen.Home was cleanRoomy, there were 13 of us.Cons No place to store provisions. Every kitchen cabinet was full. There were only 8 forks for 13 people Could not play w the yard games we brought bc the grass was too high and not cut until our last day.Paddle boat was broken. (realized after pulling it out of poison ivy and cleaning it for 30 mins.)Its these small attention to details that make a good stay a great stay.I only gave location 3 stars bc there was very little shade, the water was very shallow and extremely muddy.

  • Denese J.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2025

    Stayed Jul 1, 2025

    The house was large enough to accommodate 8 adults and 8 kids(1-14). The dock was loved by all ages. The middle floor was a very open space that was utilized as our main hub of gathering. The area was nice, large yard for the kids to run around, neighbors were great and put on an awesome 4th firework show.

  • Nick H.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2025

    Stayed Jun 11, 2025

    Our stay with Dawn was fantastic. Very spacious house with a great back yard. The neighbors were friendly and the neighborhood was very quiet. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely visit again

  • Sandra T.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2024

    Stayed Aug 8, 2024

    Dawn was very accommodating and very responsive. The main living room /kitchen area was a great space to share family time together. Everyone enjoyed swimming in the lake, using the canoe and paddle boat! We enjoyed a day of golf as well! A great place to build lasting memories!

  • Stephenie C.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2024

    Stayed Jul 24, 2024

    This was a very nice place with lots of room. Enjoyed every minute. I was shocked that the pool cost $7 per person/ per day, I thought it was included with the stay. Other than that it was good, we had a great time.

  • Cindy M.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2024

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    Enjoyed our stay. House could have been cleaner but we enjoyed the property. We were able to float in lake and fish with the grandkids.

  • Sherri R.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2024

    Stayed Jul 6, 2024

    The property had everything we needed. Very well stocked. I wish we had been allowed to use the neighborhood ramp to drop off our jet skis without paying $7 but the public ramp wasn't far so we used that instead.

  • Reanna L.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2024

    Stayed Jun 20, 2024

    Had a great time. The property was nice. It was s little out dated and the extras to use such as life vests and kayaks were in dinky condition, so we didnty want to use them.

  • David M.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2024

    Stayed Jun 10, 2024

    The house was large enough to accommodate my group of six adults and three children. With three levels there are stairs so folks with mobility issues may have problems. The neighborhood and the whole lake gave off a safe, low key, uncrowded, family vibe. Everyone we met on the water or on land gave us a smile or wave. The house is close to the end of one of the creek arms off the main lake. There is a two-person canoe with paddles, a one-person kayak without a paddle and a two-person paddle boat that looks like it has not been used in a while. We rented a ponton boat from a local marina who dropped off and picked up from the house's bock. Caught catfish casting a bottom rig with sausage straight out from the house dock. Caught smaller fish using a very small hook, bobber, worm set- up in the morning and evening as small fish move into and out of the vegetation to the left of the dock. Host was responsive.

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