Songbird Haven | Excellent Location | Deep Water

Location, Location, Location! Nestled just 5 minutes from the Eaton Ferry Bridge, waterfront restaurants, and marinas, Songbird Haven offers unparalleled convenience and breathtaking water views. This 5-bedroom, 2-bath retreat is the perfect blend of comfort and affordability, designed to make your Lake Gaston getaway unforgettable.

Step outside and enjoy the private dock with approximately 15 feet of water depth, perfect for swimming, fishing, or launching the kayaks, canoe, and paddleboards provided for your use. After a day on the water, gather around the fire pit for stories and s’mores under the stars or relax on the lakeside deck while taking in the serene beauty of the lake.

Inside, you’ll find a fully stocked kitchen with open water views, making meal prep a joy. The spacious layout comfortably accommodates up to 10 guests, offering a cozy yet functional space for family and friends to unwind. With charming décor, a charcoal grill for outdoor cooking, and plenty of other amenities, Songbird Haven is your home away from home on Lake Gaston.
Whether you’re exploring the nearby marinas and restaurants or soaking up the peaceful lake vibes, Songbird Haven promises a relaxing escape filled with memories to cherish.

Location:
Nearest Boat Launch: .5 mile away (253 Alma Gardner)
Nearest Grocery: Food Lion, Littleton, NC 
Nearest Gas Station: Ebony General Store or Pit Stop
Nearest Essentials Store:  Family Dollar/Dollar General
Nearest Hardware Store: Ace Hardware
Nearest Marina: Eaton Ferry

To get you started...
The bathrooms are stocked with courtesy soaps and shampoos designed for quick "off the shelf" use.  Each bathroom has a roll of septic-friendly toilet tissue as a starter. You are encouraged to bring whatever you feel you might need beyond the courtesy items provided.

The kitchens are stocked with one roll of paper towels, one trash bag for the kitchen trashcan, trial-size dish soap, two dishwasher pods and 1 sponge.  You are encouraged to bring whatever you feel you might need beyond the courtesy items provided.

Linens Provided:  Linens are charged as a mandatory separate fee at checkout and will be available at the home, safety-sealed, at the foot of each bed.

Towels Provided:   Each guest is provided a bath towel and a washcloth as part of the linen package. Hand towels are provided in each bathroom.  NOTE: We do not provide beach towels or dock towels!

A few more tid-bits...  :)
1. Pet-friendly:  We know what it's like to have dogs that are part of the family, so we welcome well-behaved, fully housebroken dogs (limit 2). All dogs will need to be registered on the Lake Gaston Vacation Rentals site, and they must be supervised at all times or in a crate if home alone. Please respect our home by keeping the dogs off of the furniture, inside and outside.  It is the owner's responsibility to clean up any pet waste. There is a non-refundable pet fee of $250.  No cats please. 

2.  Septic System:  The house, like 99% of all lake homes on Lake Gaston, uses a septic system.  This system is a finely balanced biological system.  Please help us keep it working flawlessly by flushing ONLY toilet paper.  Renters are responsible for any damage caused by misuse.

3.  Navigating the Lake: Bow-Riders and deep draft Wake Board boats need to check their Hummingbirds to ensure adequate depth in all coves.  Pontoons should have no issues and everyone is welcome to tie off at the dock with rental boats (make sure to bring your bumpers!).

4.  Culverts & Bridges:  Be sure to lower your bimini top when going under bridges or through culverts.  Appearances can be deceiving!

5. Security Camera Disclosure:  We take your privacy very seriously.  However, this home may be monitored by exterior security cameras.  The cameras do not record sound.  Please let us know if this is an issue with your party for any reason.

6. Life Jackets: Guests are asked to bring their own PFD's for maximum safety and proper fit.  If you are at a home that provides water toys, you will need to ensure you bring your own properly fitted PFD.

Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Stove
Oven
Microwave
Coffee Maker
Keurig
Blender
Toaster Oven
Crock Pot
Dishes & Utensils
Dining:  Dining area & Eat-in Kitchen
Corn Hole
Televisions
Board Games 
Deck / Patio
Kayaks: 1 double kayak, 1 single kayak
Canoe: 1
Paddleboard: 1
Fire Pit
Charcoal Grill
Air Conditioning
Heating
Washer/Dryer
WiFi / Internet

Note(s) about Cleaning and Linens:  Linens (sheets, 2 pillow cases, bath towel, washcloths, hand-drying towels for bathrooms) are charged as a separate fee at checkout and will be available at the home, safety-sealed, at the foot of each bed upon arrival (In the case of holiday weekends or heavy booking weekends, linens will arrive before 6pm EST).  NOTE: We do not provide beach towels or dock towels!  Should towels become soiled, each home is equipped with a washer and dryer (detergent not included). Each booking platform presents fees in a different way, but your taxable total will ALWAYS include both cleaning and linens.

Check-in 4pm | Check-out: 10am 
Arriving before check-in time or departing after check-out time without prior approval will result in a fee.
**Early check-in and late check-out are usually available during the off season for a fee. By purchasing these options you will be able to enter or exit the property at 1:00pm. 
***Early check-in and late check-out are often NOT available from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend***
Contact Management to check on availability of these options.

No Large Events or Parties
This home is intended to be used as a vacation spot for small groups ONLY. Any evidence of excessive or disrespectful use of the property will result in eviction and forfeiture of the security deposit. If you would like to hold a small birthday party, or small event at the property, please speak to management before booking and request approval. No events will be allowed that exceed the maximum capacity of the home. 

No Smoking
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the property. 

Cancellation Policy
Reservations cancelled up to 30 days before arrival will receive 100% refund. Reservations cancelled between 14-29 days before arrival will receive a 50% refund. Reservations cancelled within 14 days of arrival are non-refundable.