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December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Very good

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 16437 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view

Hot tub

Washer

Barbecue grill

Parking available

Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Bumpass, VA

Lake Anna
1 min walk
Dukes Creek Marina
17 min walk
Lake Anna Marina
10 min drive
Gordonsville, VA (GVE-Gordonsville Municipal)
58 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lakefront home with private hot tub, kayaks & boathouse - dog-friendly

Sweet Carolina

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There is room for the whole family at this three-level and dog-friendly home. Enjoy the four kayaks, a lakeside firepit, and horseshoe pits. On rainy days, you have TV, Blu-ray, foosball and a basketball goal to keep you entertained. This property has over 500 feet of shoreline on Lake Anna, all completely bulkheaded with steps into the water. A perfectly flat lot allows for an easy walk to and from the lake and deep water near the dock makes boating simple. You'll have a double bay boathouse so you can park your boat under cover during your stay. The boathouse has two rooms, one with a full-size refrigerator and a roll-up bar door so you can entertain at the waterfront without having to go back to the house and the other for storing lake gear.

What's nearby:
You'll be staying in a family-friendly and quiet neighborhood, perfect for families traveling with kids. The boat launch is at Dukes Creek Marina - a launch fee applies. Home is located on the public side of Lake Anna.

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Two dogs (dogs may never be left unattended) allowed.
All drivers of a motorized watercraft must have a Virginia Boater Safety License
All fishing will require a Virginia Fishing License
*Please note that there are local noise ordinances that you and your guests must adhere to. Parties or violations of maximum occupancy and minimum age run the risk of eviction.

This property is managed by Vacasa Virginia LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 8 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 2.

Dock details: Private dock

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 27 years of age to book. Guests under 27 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Anna. A spa tub and an arcade/game room are available. A kitchen and 5.5 bathrooms are available in the vacation home.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 5.5 bathrooms
Amenities include a car charging station
Steps from Lake Anna and a 3-minute drive from Dukes Creek Marina

As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a spa tub, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Vacasa of Virginia

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

On the beach

Pool/Spa

A hot tub

Internet

WiFi available

Parking and transport

Electric car charging station on site
On-site parking
Car required

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Ice maker
Toaster

Bedrooms

5 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

5.5 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Free toiletries
Towels provided

Living spaces

Living room
Dining room

Entertainment

TV with cable/satellite service
Table football
Games room
DVD player
Games

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Barbecue
Garden
Firepit

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

On the lake
On the waterfront
Near a hospital
In a village

Things to do

Water sports equipment
Kayaking on site
Power boating nearby
Kayaking nearby
Horse riding nearby
Winery tours nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sailing nearby
Theme parks nearby
Marina nearby
Swimming nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Deadbolt lock

General

Unit size: 4700 sq ft (437 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 27

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

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.

Property is also known as

18130

Lakefront home with private hot tub, kayaks & boathouse - dog-friendly Reviews

8.4

Very good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

2/10 Terrible

Jenn G.

13 Jul 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice location, terrible property management

The is place could be great! The location is really nice, and the WiFi is good. Other than those two things there isn’t much good to say. When I booked the home in April of 2024 it listed as 7 bedrooms, a few weeks before our arrival I noticed it changed to 3 bedrooms. No one was able to give me an answer or assure me that our group would still fit but we went anyway hopeful it would work out. We arrived to 6 bedrooms and some bunk beds in the basement rec area and a VERY dirty home. The air duct in the kitchen is covered in a thick layer of grease and dust, dog hair was everywhere, the sofa and chairs are so stained we didn’t want to sit on them without putting a blanket down first. Only 1 TV in the whole house works. I was told they were coming to fix that but the maintenance person was not able to and the xfinity rep never came. The hot tub was unusable because the chemicals were not right and it smelled terrible (and not like chlorine). There were lights filled with dead bugs, a major ant issue in the kitchen that caused us to lose a lot of food, lights that don’t work for the path to the dock, the dock furniture requires cushions but there are none so it’s terribly uncomfortable, the house and dock are both in need of repairs and maintenance but it’s clear that the property management company is content to continue to let things deteriorate. I reported issues and was told they were sorry but nothing ever got resolved. For the price paid I was expecting a little more.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

25 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and property, but in state of disrepair

Great location. Nice home. Fantastic dock. However, many things in state of disrepair. Drawers and shelves in refrigerators broken. Dining room chairs falling apart, in some places held together with zip ties. Drawer face broken off in kitchen. Bunk beds rickety. Tried tightening, but screws and bolts missing. Kids were scared to sleep in the bunks and chose the sofas and floors instead. Grill on main level had front handle broken off and grill did not have propane. Grill on ground level was a cheap and low quality, but it did work. One of the video game consoles on the ground floor did not work. Some reviews complained about property being dirty. The inside was reasonably clean, but there are broken parts from various parts of the house just sort of laying around. The outside is a different issue. The home is badly in need of being power washed, the screens and sliding screen doors are falling apart, and there are broken parts (sometimes from inside) laying around in places. Fantastic location and a great property we’d 100% stay at again IF the state of repair is addressed. Some is probably repair, but frankly some is money needs to be put in replacing a bunch of things.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sherry S.

7 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Always fun with family.

Property was a great size for our family-8 adults and 4 children and 2 dogs. Having two boat slips for the 2 boats and a nice boathouse was wonderful. Beach was great ! Those are pluses. One of these reviews says the refrigerator was a new one (sorry-we stayed here 3 years ago and the refrigerator was the same and falling apart then). The outside patio furniture should be pitched-cushions are filthy and there are lots of holes in the rattan. The dishwasher also not repaired-almost fell out of its place and broke someone's foot while it was being loaded the first night. Tv in our master bedroom never worked .Dining room chair still broken There was a new bed delivered for the broken one and the falling diswasher got fixed after we called.Kitchen pans pretty gross. This could be a great deal-location and amenities but please-we paid a lot for our stay-need to fix up this place.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

jay d.

14 Aug 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness

problems

Nice location, some maintenance areas in serious need of attention. Better dusting/surface cleaning badly needed.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Cecilia S.

10 Apr 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

This is the second time we've rented on Lake Anna and we were very disappointed. When we arrived at the house, it was very dirty. The sink was a mess, the floors hadn't been cleaned and there were cobwebs everywhere. Then we realized there was no water. After I called vacasa, they did send people out to do a touch-up clean and maintenance on the well. We were without water for about 3 hours, that meant no bathrooms after a 3 hour trip. We were told to limit our showers and not to run the water much or the well could run dry again. The dishwasher about fell on top of my cousin while bending down loading it bc it isn't secured. And don't lean on the deck railings bc they are really loose and felt unsafe. Other than all that, the house was a great size and the property was beautiful. If these issues were taken care of prior to our arrival, like it should have been, it would have been a great vacation.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darius L.

19 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Place

We visiting Lake Anna for my daughters 20th birthday and had family and friends staying with us. The yard, beach, and dock were all great. We rented a boat during our visit and there were two marina's close by (for fuel and supplies) and the home is centrally located on the lake with easy access to the north and south of the 208 bridge. There was a nice shaded area on the deck that is just outside of the dining/living room and the same down at the dock. The house was clean, well equiped, and suitable for groups of all sizes. We will definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

9 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake house

Had a great time. Few small fixes with the house and it could be 5 star. Needs a deep clean, multiple stains on couch, outside cushions also have a lot if stains. One sink required us to buy drano. Some ling hairs in another sink upon arrival. Beds are not very comfortable Location, perfect Dock, top notch Outdoor fire pit, nice addition Floats and water equipment, nice Overall nice place, for the price I wish it was a little cleaner. 4/5 stars Be ready to walk some stairs!! Helps work off the s'mores:-)

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin O.

25 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Vacation

Great location and very comfortable house for a large family. Enjoyed our time on the lake and all the amenities.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

31 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and home

Nice, large size home with a great boat house and beach.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Amanda F.

29 Aug 2021

Has good potential, but there is better out there

Read until the end of the review to really evaluate if this property is for you! Pro: Easy to find, easy to get into! *close to Dukes marina & about 10 mins from Lake Anna Taphouse / other food options Lots of rooms, different size of beds and rooms with bathrooms attached Huge kitchen! Has a lot of items you would need Boat dock! Good if you re renting a boat over night Cons: Dirty! Lots of water damage and spider webs every where. I get we re at the lake, I grew up in a rural area, going to a cabin. But this place is not cared for. There is mold growing on the ceiling in the basement. THE FURNITURE has stains everywhere (for example, hard white spots on the couch in the basement, the chair in the living room by the kitchen has a huge stain on it, the curtains - a tan color, stains everywhere) The beds - not comfortable at all. We used all the rooms and everyone but one room Complained that the beds were lumpy or uncomfortable. The pillows are flat/old - so if you rent BRING YOUR OWN. The dishwasher smells of mildew and has mold in the bottom. We chose to hand wash our dishes the first day then went out and bought paper plates and silverware. It smelled so bad after it ran! The grass was very long and full of weeds, so it was hard for us to play yard games or the kids to play out there. They did come day 3 to mow, but think they would have arranged this prior to guests coming and paying as they use it for a selling point The outside - full of bugs and spiders/spider webs, it doesn’t seem as they ever spray or power wash outside in preparation for guests. We couldn’t use any of the furniture outside as it was covered in dirt and webs. Down at the dock…. The fans and lights didn’t work. We did notify them but no one ever came. I personally won’t rent the space again. Though it’s a great location and great for a big house, the cleanliness of it is just too extreme for what we paid per night. The lack of communication was also disheartening for what we paid as we had two issues when we were there. Best of luck!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Donna M.

6 Jul 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness

House was good, but the upkeep was sad.

I loved the house and the location but I felt like I was walking up to an abandoned home with all the spider webs on the front door and all around the outside of the house. I took pictures in disbelief (and my heart sank) as I walked up to the home. And yes, a few spiders were found on the inside of the house. We found several dirty dishes upon arrival, and several places in the home that were not clean. There was a dirty rug in the bathroom on second floor. There were 2 coffee pots on the kitchen counter but only one worked. The top piece of the microwave kept popping off every time we opened it. There was a broken candlestick left behind when we arrived and pieces of someone’s broken sunglasses were found in view under the table.The grass needed cutting too! I was so very disappointed in the upkeep of the home. It could and should be so much better than it was.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martin W.

10 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great relaxing pl e

Overall we had a great stay and get away. I saw some complaints about the amount of well water and running out and such but had none of those issues. Only issue we had was on the second day the master toilets tank got jammed and flooded the bathroom. We cleaned it all up because we didn’t hear back from the property manager until the next day. Outside of that issue we had a great stay

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Ken M.

4 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Easter trip

This house was in a beautiful, safe neighborhood. Centrally located on lake Anna. The house had more than enough space for our group. The grounds were still in " winter" mode. outside needed some cleanup and certainly some pressure washing of the house. The cleaning company did a fantastic job in the house getting it ready for our stay. The dock / boat house was awesome. Lake was cold to swim but perfect for fishing. I would recommend this house to anyone looking for a perfect spot on Lake Anna.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Warren B.

10 Nov 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness

Daughter" wedding

Overall, the accommodations suited our needs well. However the home was not maintained as well as we would have hoped and it wasn't as clean as we would have hoped - particularly considering the COVID-19 pandemic

8/10 Good

Amy L.

14 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake house vacation

Very beautiful property clean and nice

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Quyen T.

27 Sept 2020

Lakehouse

Our family enjoyed the stay at this residence but the beds in most rooms were very soft so we all ended sleeping on the floor. One of the room had bed bugs. Other than that, we all enjoyed most of our time on the boathouse.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

EMILY R.

17 Aug 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not worth the price

This house has not been cared for in a long time. There are many things that can be overlooked but the lack of cleanliness and maintenance made it less of a vacation. The two good things were the grill and boat dock.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Jacob S.

21 Jun 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome spot

👍

Stayed 8 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

Sarah M.

10 Jun 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family house

We really enjoyed at family weekend at Lake Anna! The house is an awesome size for a group, fantastic large yard and boat house. We enjoyed s'mores every night by the camp fire. There are four kayaks (but only three paddles) so the kids loved using three of them. Only negatives were one of the king mattresses so incredibly soft and needs replacing, and the grass was way too tall when we arrived. After several attempts to get ahold of the property manager, it was cut about 24 hours after we arrived and we were happily able to use the large yard.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

saida a., Washington

5 Jun 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

It was incredible! A hot tub would make this place absolutely perfect. Can't wait to go back

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lois G., Pittsfield, MA

11 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Had a great time

Lovely property we were in town with a group of families for a funeral and the house provided the perfect soft landing for our family. We used the kayaks as it was a mild winter day. We loved the comfortable living spaces and would highly recommend the home to others. Would love to visit again in Summer!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Charlotte T.

9 Aug 2018

Plenty of room. Love the dock/boathouse area.

Beds are in need of repair. Would be nice to have a second freezer. It’s a great place for children - space outside and in.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

James P., Elkton

11 Jul 2018

Outstanding rental for extended family vacation

My extended family (me + wife, 4 daughters and their families) of 20 just finished probably our best family vacation to date, largely due to the our rental house "Sweet Carolina". Located right on Lake Anna, the boathouse and 4 kayaks were in heavy use every day. There also were was a large supply of life vests (adult and child sizes) as well as lots of noodles and water toys. The house itself was very roomy and sparkling clean inside. Especially handy were the child gates at all stairs—considering 5 of our grandchildren are aged 3 and younger. Beds were very comfortable and the kitchen had lots of room for cooking, as well as a plenty of cooking gear and table settings. The outside parking area easily handled our 5 cars/vans. The air conditioning and fans kept the inside temperature nice and cool despite the 93+ degrees outside.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

John Q.

27 May 2018

Great place for the family and friends

This is a great home and property for a family or a group of friends. We had a very relaxing and fun time. It's located on an extremely nice lot on a great location on the lake. The dock is absolutely fantastic for boats, drinks and meals. I would recommend this rental to anybody.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

6/10 Okay

Peter H.

31 Oct 2017

Nice Location for our event

I thought that the pictures online we much nicer than the actual property. We rented 2 different properties at the same time and this one was not as nice. The quality of the bedding, furniture and such were not so great. The cabinet door was falling off and it just didn't seem that well cared for. The outside was very dirty and we had to clean it ourselves. It did the job as far as space in the house but it would have been nicer if it was cleaner.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017