The Lucky Duck can accommodate up to 14 people over the age of 2, making it ideal for family groups. This includes total occupants in both the Main House (which includes 4 bedrooms and 2 flex rooms) and the 1-bedroom Guest Cottage. The guest capacity of individual rooms is as follows:
• 2 in Guest Cottage bedroom with Queen bed and private patio.
• 2 in Main House downstairs bedroom with Queen bed.
• 2 in Main House upstairs bedroom with Queen bed and private deck.
• 1 in Flex Room A with Twin XL bed (connecting to upstairs Queen bedroom and to hallway).
• 2 in Main House upstairs bedroom with King bed.
• 1 in Flex Room B with Twin XL bed (connecting to upstairs King bedroom and to hallway).
• 4 in Main House Primary/Master bedroom with King bed, pull-out Queen sofa-bed and private deck.
Yes, we welcome infants! You’ll find a highchair, booster seat, toddler dishes, and infant-sized life preservers available for your little ones. While we don’t provide cribs, guests are welcome to bring their own portable cribs for up to 3 infants, who are not counted in the maximum 14 person occupancy.
The Lucky Duck is designed for relaxing family vacations. Parties and events are not allowed to ensure the comfort and tranquility of all neighbors.
Yes, guests must include at least one adult over 25 years of age who both signs the Vacation Rental Agreement, and also stays in the home for the entire rental period.
Your rental includes use of the Main House, Guest Cottage, Boat Dock with its life vests and electric lifts (2 PWC lifts, 1 wakeboarding boat lift, and 1 pontoon boat lift), and the Beach area. We offer amenities such as Wi-Fi, a fully equipped kitchen, washer/dryers, outdoor furniture, board games, books, bed linens, towels, toiletries, and more. For water enthusiasts, there are kayaks and a paddleboard available for use.
The Lucky Duck provides 2 Boat Lifts and 2 PWC Lifts for parking your watercraft at our Boat Dock. Those Lifts can hold:
• One (1) Ski/Wakeboarding/Runabout (i.e., “Regular” NON-Pontoon or Solid/V-Hull) Boat UP TO 25 FT. long weighing UP TO 8,000 LBS.
(using the Lift with 2 motors and standard cradle)
• One (1) Pontoon Boat or V-Hull Boat UP TO 25 FT. long and weighing UP TO 4,000 LBS.
(using the Lift with 1 motor and hybrid cradle)
• Up to Two (2) Personal Watercraft (PWCs) weighing UP TO 1,500 LBS. each.
For detailed information, please see the “How To Use Electric Lifts for Boats and PWCs” section of the Guest Guide, found here.
Guests do not have access to the separate detached garage building near the cul-de-sac, or to any locked owner closets or cabinets in the Main House. The rest of the property is yours to enjoy during your stay!
Absolutely! We have a JuiceBox EV charger accessible from the parking pad near the garage, so guests with electric vehicles can conveniently charge their cars.
Of course – a lake vacation would not be complete without water equipment! Guests have access to 2 kayaks and a stand-up paddleboard (SUP), complete with paddles. Additionally, the Boat Dock has a variety of ski vests, ski belts, floats, and water toys for you to enjoy during your visit. If you are interested in renting a Boat or PWC, please check out the rental options in the “Things to Do In and Around Lake Gaston” section of our Guest Guide, found here.
While The Lucky Duck offers a peaceful retreat, we are conveniently located near various dining and activity spots. For a detailed list of recommendations, please refer to the “Food and Dining in the Lake Gaston Area” section of our Guest Guide, found here.
Yes! We allow up to two (2) dogs during your stay, for a non-refundable fee of $300. Our full pet policy, including restrictions and requirements, is outlined in the “House Rules: Pets and Service Animals” section of our Guest Guide, found here.
You may park on the parking pad just outside the Main House garage, which has an EV charger and can accommodate up to 4 regular-size vehicles if parked parallel to each other and facing the garage doors. 2-3 additional vehicles can park directly behind those. We ask that you not park inside the integrated garage attached to the Main House (aka the ping pong arena), or on the street, or in a way that blocks access between the street and the detached garage building. Although RVs and Campers may not be parked at The Lucky Duck, you may park a boat or PWC trailer if you park it on the long flat area parallel to the driveway that is marked for boat trailers.
For the safety and comfort of all our guests and neighbors, we request adherence to our “House Rules” and “Safety and Security” sections in our Guest Guide, found here.
Our contactless, keyless check-in is a breeze! Just enter your assigned security code in our electronic locks on or after 4:00 PM on your arrival date. Check-out is equally easy. Since we provide routine cleaning and laundering of towels and sheets, when you leave, we simply ask that you empty the trash and recycling, clean any dirty dishes, put away any amenities you used, and remove your own things by 10:00 AM on your departure date.