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A staircase with wooden steps and white railings leading to a landing.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a dishwasher.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with blinds.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a patterned rug, a fireplace, and decorative wall art.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a coffee maker, a coffee pot, and a trash can.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Gastonia, NC
  • Place, Little Theater of Gastonia
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Arts on Main
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Gastonia Farmers Market
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charlotte, NC (CLT-Charlotte-Douglas Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gastonia

This vacation home places you next to Little Theater of Gastonia and within a 15-minute walk of Arts on Main. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Little Theater of Gastonia - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Arts on Main - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bradley Station Dog Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Gastonia Farmers Market - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Carowinds Theme Park - 30 min drive - 30.5 miles

Getting around

  • Gastonia Station - 7 min drive
  • Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Firestone Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tony's Ice Cream - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Marco's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cavendish Brewery - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Historic Pursuit of Happyness

Come find your Happyness at our beautifully renovated home in downtown Gastonia. Located in the York-Chester Historic District, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Downtown Gastonia, know for its wide array of architecture and beautiful 18th century homes; our home will be everything your family needs during a perfect getaway.
The vacation home features a kitchen and 2 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Gastonia, just steps from Little Theater of Gastonia. You'll also find Schiele Museum of Natural History and Rankin Lake Park within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Historic Pursuit of Happyness?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Historic Pursuit of Happyness good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this vacation home include a fireplace, a smart TV, and a kitchen.

Are there hot tubs at Historic Pursuit of Happyness?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although cats and dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Historic Pursuit of Happyness?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT), which is 16.8 mi away (21 minutes by car). Another top airport is Concord, NC (USA-Concord Regional), which is around 28.2 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Historic Pursuit of Happyness?

No, there aren't any house with balconies at Historic Pursuit of Happyness.

Historic Pursuit of Happyness Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Marylou M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a nice stay. The house was clean and was located near our family. There is plenty of space for 8 people.The parking is tight but there is street parking as well. Also they could use more pillows.Overall we had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful getaway

We stayed a full week while in town for our son’s wedding and it was just perfect. It was easy to find, very clean and organized, and in a nice location.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dana J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Home in quiet neighborhood

We enjoyed our stay in this lovely older home. The AC worked great and the accommodations were great. The owner was quick to respond to all questions/inquiries and check-in and check-out were very easy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful home. It was much larger than what we needed, but would have been a great place for a group of people, a large family, or several family staying together. We did have a little confusion about the check in time, but the owner was very quick to accommodate our request to drop off our bags early due to a previously scheduled appointment. We will definitely stay here again. In fact we are already looking for dates in the fall
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John-Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House

Loved the house. Plenty of room and near everything in Historic Downtown Gastonia. Def would say there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

RoShonda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxation and much needed family time

The house is in an area where we were able to travel to Charlotte and Kings Mountain with ease. The neighborhood has a nice atmosphere. The house had just amount of space and amenities we needed. Levar checked on us before, during, and after our stay to make sure everything was to our standards.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Omar B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Fabulous Find in Gastonia

We stayed for two nights in this extremely comfortable and cozy home. Check-in was a breeze, Levar consistently checked in on us via the app to ensure all was well. It's in a quiet older neighborhood that seemed extremely safe. The home has a pool table (could use new pool cues, but whatever!) and plenty of space for a family to sprawl. We would definitely sleep there again. Close to a grocery store so you can pop out and grab anything you might need. Looking forward to staying there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Sharron R.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Very disappointing stay

Here is a list of everything wrong with this property:1) AC on the ground floor not working upon arrival2) Host responded initially but then didn't respond or provide updates for over 36 hours3) HVAC Technician discovered half a foot of water in the basement which was the cause for the AC not working, which subsequently could not be fixed during our stay4) Uneven floors throughout the house, particularly on the second floor5) Electrical outlets installed upside down throughout the house6) Only 2 smoke detectors installed7) Ants in kitchen and bathroom8) Chair collapsed while guest was seated in it9) Refrigerator didn't chill uniformly10) Beds were extremely uncomfortable11) Musty smell throughout12) Driveway extremely difficult to navigate13) Basement was accessible from the exterior of the home with no lockThe host gave us a partial refund for our stay (not a full refund surprisingly), but we can't in good conscience recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Holly F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Just misses -needs some work

The house is spacious and it was clean. The location was convenient for us for the wedding venue we were going to and it is a nice neighborhood. But it needs some things to be a comfortable place to stay. It says it sleeps eight and it can but nothing else is set up to accomodate 8 people! We had 7 staying there and one family member in a near by hotel that spent most of the time with us (couldn't stay with us because none of the rooms had single beds). There are only 6 chairs in the dining room and only one other anywhere in the house that could be moved to the dining room. So we had to have 2 people share a chair to eat together. Each of the 2 bathrooms had only 1 small towel rack - no hooks even. Were are 8 towels supposed to hang? Three of the bedrooms had no usable mirror - so that leaves 6 people having to get ready for an event in only 2 bathrooms. There were only 3 regular spoons, 6 forks and 5 knives. When I contacted the manager instead of bringing us more cutlery - he told us where we could buy some. We had to wash dishes by hand because even though there was a dishwasher they only provided 1 dishwasher pod for 8 people for 2 1/2 days. The upstairs was quite musty smelling. Two of us with allergies couldn't even be up there without reacting. The two young ones with us (9 and 4) discovered the playground in the backyard. But we had to forbid them from going near it because it was rusty, broken and dangerous. It should be removed. Attention to Details matters!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

brandon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything we needed

Very clean. Nice place. We enjoyed the stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

JENNIFER R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Tracey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

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