You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Pat's Place ~ Lovey’s at the Lake
Looking for a peaceful getaway? Pat’s Place offers a private home located on beautiful Lake Gaston's Smith Creek. Enjoy a relaxing evening on the deck overlooking the water, roasting marshmallows or hike down to the lakeside point for an evening on the paddle boat or kayaks. We have a pool located at the main residence that may be accessed for additional charge. There is no dock located on this property, however you can fish from the bank. There is a public boat ramp within 2 miles of our location, Hawtree Creek Boat Ramp (https://youtu.be/rS4tYPWO_UY). The property offers plenty of room for your to bring your boat and park it onsite.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Gaston. Features include laundry facilities. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Amenities include laundry facilities
On-site recreation includes a playground
0.1 miles (0.1 km) from Lake Gaston and 8.9 miles (14.3 km) from John H. Kerr Reservoir
Pat's Place ~ Lovey’s at the Lake offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.
Property manager
Beth Vick
Property amenities
Beach
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near the marina
Things to do
Kayak
Water sports equipment
Fishing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Rules
If there are pets you will be charged $300.
By booking you agree to these terms.
Smoking = a minimum $500 cleaning fee. By booking you agree to these terms.
Pets
No pets allowed
Note from host: Not registering pets results in $300 extra fee
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Note from host: Never leave children unattended, water all around.
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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.
Pat's Place ~ Lovey’s at the Lake Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 12 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 12 reviews
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Shaq W.
3 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place loved the home and property was very peaceful
Shaq W.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Lee O.
27 Jul 2025
Pros: Owner was kind enough to let us in early. Plenty of room for my crew. Secluded and quiet location. Saw a bald eagle. Interior was tidy. AC was up to the challenge of the 95 degrees days.Cons: The image from the webpage showed the property on a lake. Unfortunately, the water in the cove was stagnant and anything but alluring. I don't know if swimming was advertised so make sure you ask. Beadspread in the master had a light yellowish brown stain which I did not notice until the last night. A lot of pots and a small fish pond with green standing water which adds to the mosquitos. Master bath tub needs attention. Could use more flatware. Exterior could have been better kept (microwave on front porch, lots or STUFF on the back porch, broken down chest freezer. There was a propane grill but needed a serious cleaning.
Lee O.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sharon B.
9 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Pat’s Place - Quiet, Cozy and lots of Space
Wonderful stay! We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Pat’s Place! Our family enjoyed many meals out on the spacious deck . We enjoyed watching and hearing the wildlife. A great yard for games like badminton, frisbee, sling shot glow in the dark “spinners”. Plenty of room for our adult children, spouses and grandkids. We liked the private location and spectacular view of the night sky. Our host was easy to communicate with regarding questions , needs and places to visit/eat. We did not get a chance to take the kayaks out on the lake behind the house…maybe next time. Would highly recommend for family “get always”. Sharon and Phil
Sharon B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Andrea M.
25 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway
The house was lovely, nicely furnished and the perfect size for us. It was quiet and exactly as pictured. It was close to the water but the reason for 4 stars and not 5 was that the water was pretty much inaccessible by kayak or paddle board. I understood there was no dock and I’m comfortable launching watercraft from shore. But the shoreline was so overgrown, there was no way to wade in. Luckily I had family renting a house 5 minutes away and they had a dock that we used. With a dock, I would for sure rent again but not without a better way to access the water.
Andrea M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sherry D.
25 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Pat’s Place
The house provided multiple areas for being alone or as group; living room, huge den, sunroom, large deck, front porch, and the yard!!
Handrails in the tubs would have made the perfect touch to this wonderful house!
Sherry D.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
Shirley O.
19 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Girls card playing trip
We enjoyed our time to just relax and play games. We were glad to have four separate bedrooms. Recommend this for a large family retreat.
Shirley O.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brian S.
25 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for fishermen
Worked out perfect for two trucks with boats.
Brian S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
April A., Goochland
17 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
We stayed for a long weekend at Pat's place. It was plenty of room for our family! The owner was very responsive and helpful with anything we needed. Easy drive to rent a boat or fish. Grill and back deck were perfect also!
April A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Ellen P.
5 Jul 2023
Location, location, location
The property manager was very responsive, friendly and concerned about everything, actually awesome. The pool was wonderful. The location was exactly what we required. The kitchen was very well equipped. The linens, bathrooms and kitchen were clean however my lower rating for cleanliness is because there were too many personal items in the home that collect dust. The closets, bureaus and kitchen island needed to be empty for me to put my belongings so I could unpack. We would rent this house again if it was decluttered.
Ellen P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Walter M.
1 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Just what I needed
Nice and quite, just what I needed.
Walter M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Mara J.
20 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable stay
The house was comfortable and well-equipped. We spent most of our time off the property enjoying the lake, but it was a good place to come back to at night.
Mara J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Douglas Y.
9 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded Gem
House was very private away from everything. Just what we were looking for. It did rain the entire time, but we had plenty to do. The house has everything for your daily needs. The back porch and screened in porch overlooked the lake and spacious back yard. More than enough room for our family and plenty of room for eight people. Wish the weather was better to see if there was fish in the lake. The hosts made sure we were comfortable and communicated well. We would come back for another stay.