Lakefront, Family/Pet Friendly, Flat Lot

Top rated by guests
Double boathouse with sundeck
Lake views from the hot tub
Full size washer and dryer on upper level
Jetted tub and stand up shower
Upper level half bath
review stars
9.7Outstanding
(117 Ratings)
"We had an absolutely amazing stay at this lake house! From the moment we arrived, it was clear the owners had thought of everything. The home was spotless, beautifully maintained, and fully stocked wi..."
Cristin M.
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9.7 / 10
Outstanding(117 Ratings)

House in Lake Gaston, NC

18 guests · 7 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

About this house rental

☀️☀️ ☀️Welcome to Sunset Paradise ☀️☀️☀️

We are happy to share our family and pet friendly home with fellow lake lovers! Sunset Paradise is a family friendly waterfront property that sleeps 18 with an 11:00am check out time!! This property is perfect for all ages! Featuring a lake front home with multi-level decks, Jacuzzi hot tub for 6-8, parking for six cars, a double boat house with, sun deck, deep water that provides lake and sunset views, a 20' water trampoline, kayaks, and a large backyard with a fire pit for cozy evenings. We want your stay to be as easy as possible; quality linens and towels are provided at no additional charge. Follow us on FB-SunsetParadiseNC and IG-sunsetparadisenc to keep up to date on photos, projects, and area information!

Pets. We love traveling with our dogs and we are happy to offer a pet friendly vacation rental. Sunset Paradise allows 3 pre-approved dogs for the $200 pet fee. Additional dogs must be pre-approved and a $100 per dog fee added. All animals must be flea/tick free and pre-approved.

Sleeping Rooms:
Upper level:
1) Primary bedroom with king bed and en suite bathroom
2) Bunk Room with 5 full sized beds, each with 2 pull out storage drawers
Lower level:
3) Lake side (right side) queen room with walk out to lower deck
4) Street side (right side) king room
5) Lake side (left side) queen room with walk out to lower deck
6) Street side (left side) queen room
7) The Lake Room converts to your needs; by day it is a living space with a couch and 2 over sized chairs- by night it is a bedroom with a queen size pull out and 2 single sized pull outs (both the couch and chairs pull out to beds!)

Sunset Paradise is a clean, comfortable, well maintained 7 bedroom house on an easy to navigate flat lot with a boardwalk all the way to the lake. It has a reverse floor plan to enjoy views from multi-level decks. Contactless entry by accessing the front door key with a lock box code with the added convenience of a keypad door entry with individual code. No picking up or returning keys!

Enter into the foyer on the lower level, where you will find helpful information about the house and surrounding area. This is where you will get your first water view. There are 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on this lower level as well as an additional bedroom/sleeping space (with a door for privacy and closet) set up with a queen size sleeper couch and 2 single size sleeper chairs. This space has ample room for an additional air mattress if needed. The three lake facing bedrooms have sliding doors to easily access the deck. From the lower entry level, you can access the conditioned garage/game room where you will find the game tables! Shuffleboard, Skee-Ball, and Ping Pong - tournament anyone? Conditioning this space allows for comfortable year round use. Lower level amenities include an additional refrigerator, a new washer/dryer (Oct 2022) and stand alone ice machine- never run out of ice!! This floor also features two full bathrooms on opposite sides of the house.

The upper level is set up with an open floor plan, excellent for entertaining large groups, open from the kitchen & dining area to the living room. The kitchen is fully stocked with pots, pans, dishware, silverware, microwave, toaster, 12 cup coffee maker & Keurig, oven/stove top, refrigerator, dishwasher and more. There is an additional full size refrigerator in the garage and a 100lb ice maker. The dining room opens to the kitchen and living room, comfortably seats ten (included high chair makes eleven!); an additional table is in the rec room adjacent to the dining room that seats six more. The open floor plan and a wall of windows which floods the common living area with natural light for hanging out, playing games, watching the new 65" smart TV, relaxing, or dining. The 2021 kitchen remodel brightens up meal time with white cabinets, an island that seats 4 and is adjacent to the dining room with seating for 10. The kid’s room has 5 full sized beds, a kid sized sofa, smart TV, books, games, puzzles and room to play! On the deck you will find three patio tables that seat six per table and a propane grill. The living room features a large vaulted ceiling with two fans, Smart TV with satellite to stream tv and movies, large comfortable sectional, and amazing views from the wall of windows. On the upper level you will find the primary bedroom with a king bed, plenty of storage, and ensuite bathroom with shower and soaking jacuzzi tub. On the opposite side of the main floor is the kid’s room/rec room. This room features 5 full sized beds, a second living area with couches, HD TV, arcade game, DVD player, board games, children’s toys and more. This floor also includes a laundry room with a full size washer and dryer.

When not on the lake, there are a multitude of activities to keep everyone busy! Sunset Paradise has a spacious lawn with a horseshoe pit and guest favorite - a fire pit with ample seating. Don’t miss a sunrise or sunset from the upper deck of the boat house. Enjoy Mother Nature’s show with your favorite beverage and relax the day - or evening- away. The outside spaces all have furniture made from recycled bottles! Boat house rooftop is outfitted with Polywood lounger chairs and a picnic table with chairs, the firepit has Adirondack style chairs and wooden benches, the upper deck has a conversation table and chairs as well as THREE picnic tables for guests to enjoy. Our newest addition to the Sunset Paradise line up of FUN- a new Jacuzzi hot tub with seating for 6-8 people.

The house features two new HVAC systems one for each floor that does a great job keeping the house at the right temperature for all guests. Each floor has its own individual thermostat. The extra wide driveway has enough room for parking and if you need extra space for boats/trailers just two lots down is the gated neighborhood boat ramp and storage area which guests are welcome to use.

Additionally, the property is located on a main lake cove, there are NO bridges/tunnels/culverts to go under with your boat! Or rent the Sunset Paradise 24’ Party Barge (Sun Tracker Pontoon boat with 90 hp four stroke)

Sunset Paradise is conveniently located to restaurants, shopping, marinas and more. Just a ten minute drive to the Food Lion grocery store, restaurants and more.

Property Features and Extras:
✔ Flat lot with boardwalk to the lake
✔ Boathouse rooftop with lounge seating and table for 6 - this is how Sunset Paradise got its name!!
✔ 3 Kayaks and 2 Paddle Boards Included
✔ New Smart TVs
✔ Newly Remodeled Kitchen December 2021
✔ 20' Water Trampoline (new 2022, its a monster!!)
✔ Life Vests and Oars Included
✔ Linens and towels included at no additional charge!
✔✔✔✔ 24' Pontoon Boat Available for Rent
✔ Firewood Available On-site for Purchase
✔ Extra Wide Driveway
✔ New HVAC; one unit per floor
✔✔✔✔✔ Pets Welcome!!! Kids are too!

Trip Cancellation & Travel Insurance - Travel Protection is an important way to protect your vacation investment against unforeseen circumstances that may occur before or during your scheduled trip. Covers up to 100% of trip costs if trip is canceled or interrupted

Amenities at Lakefront, Family/Pet Friendly, Flat Lot

Non-smoking
Pets allowed

Map of Lake Gaston, NC

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Ratings and reviews

9.7 / 10
Outstanding(117 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
We had an absolutely amazing stay at this lake house! From the moment we arrived, it was clear the owners had thought of everything. The home was spotless, beautifully maintained, and fully stocked with everything we could possibly need—and then some. The layout was perfect for our group, with plenty of comfortable beds and space for several families to stay together without ever feeling crowded. There was something for everyone to enjoy, especially the kayaks and paddleboards, which kept us out on the water for hours. Renting the boat was one of the highlights of our trip and was absolutely worth it. It made exploring the lake so much fun and created memories we'll never forget as well as the Sunsets! The owners were fantastic to work with, and the boat contact/handyman was equally wonderful. They were always quick to answer our questions, incredibly helpful, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our stay. This was truly one of the best vacation rentals we've ever stayed in. We made so many great memories here and wouldn't hesitate to book again. If you're looking for the perfect lake house getaway, this is it!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
Sunset Paradise was perfect for our large family vacation. With it's amazing views, stocked kitchen and extra comfort features, it was hard to say goodbye! The pontoon rental was definitely worth it. Owners were very informative and responsive.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
I wish I could give the owners more than five stars for their communication! Coordinating a big family trip can be stressful, especially when you're working with people you've never met, but they made the entire process easy from start to finish. They were incredibly responsive, answered every question promptly, and provided detailed information about the property before we arrived. Their property manager, Andrew, was equally wonderful and made us feel well taken care of throughout our stay.The home itself exceeded our expectations. It was spacious enough to comfortably accommodate our group of 9–12 people, thoughtfully stocked with everything we needed, and perfectly situated with breathtaking lake views. The location couldn't have been better! One of the highlights of our trip was renting the pontoon boat, which made for unforgettable days on the water.Our family truly enjoyed every aspect of this vacation. Between the beautiful home, the incredible location, and the exceptional hospitality, it was one of our favorite trips we've taken together. We had such a wonderful experience that we're already talking about coming back next year. I highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a relaxing, memorable lake getaway!
5 / 10·Oct 2022
This was the most beautiful place to hold our women's retreat quite well stocked kitchen Plenty of room Plenty of activity provided. We want to hold our next women's retreat here. Pastor Regina Jones

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Lakefront, Family/Pet Friendly, Flat Lot. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Lakefront, Family/Pet Friendly, Flat Lot pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Lakefront, Family/Pet Friendly, Flat Lot?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and pets allowed.