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Mountain Moments by Carolina Properties - Pet Friendly, Great Views, Private!

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We look forward to you being our guest!
At the front of the home is a stone patio with gas grill, picnic table, fire pit and seating
The wood-burning stone fireplace is the focal point of this area
Relax and get away from it all at Mountain Moments
There is a fully functional kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 72483 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Marion, NC
  • Place, Glenwood Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Lucky Strike Gold and Gem Mine
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Mission Hospital McDowell
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Loft with daybed

1 Twin Bed

Main level bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Main level bedroom 2

1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Upper level master bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Main level hall bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upper level master bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Mountain Moments by Carolina Properties - Pet Friendly, Great Views, Private!

Notice: Lake Lure in Lake Lure, NC will reopen early May 2026

PET FRIENDLY ~ EXCEPTIONAL MOUNTAIN VIEWS ~ INTERNET ~ ROMANTIC ~ FIREPLACE ~ WOOD FLOORS

Breathtaking Splendor
A saying automatically brings this home to mind: "Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take but the moments that take your breath away." The splendor of this bountiful landscape is boundless and breathtaking!

Guests have called the views therapeutic. This is a retreat you will not want to leave. When you do, it is one you and your family (four-legged family members welcome) will long to return to again and again, no matter the season. This mountain home is 33 miles from Linville Caverns, 52 miles from Grandfather Mountain State Park and the Mile High Swinging Bridge, 19.3 miles to the Beach at Lake Lure, 20.6 miles to Chimney Rock State Park, and 27.7 miles to the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC).

A Therapeutic Recharge
Whether it is to get away for a long weekend (there is a 3-night minimum stay) or a relaxing vacation, step inside Mountain Moments, and you will feel your stress melt away. The wall of windows, stone fireplace, and hardwood walls and floors of the great room give an instant feeling of warmth and comfort. Just imagine enjoying a gorgeous sunset while relaxing in front of a blazing fire. Dine indoors or in the mountain air on a stone patio (gas grill) with a fire pit to keep you warm. This is also a perfect spot for your morning coffee or tea; have a seat on the stone wall.

With All the Comforts of Home
With three spacious bedrooms, a loft sleeping area, and two 2 full baths, there is ample room for seven (7) guests. The fully equipped kitchen has a dishwasher, refrigerator, range, microwave, coffee maker, and various small appliances. In the hall is a stacked washer/dryer. For entertainment, the home offers a TV with a DirecTV Classic Silver package and 200 channels; a VCR/DVD and selection of movies; a stereo with an iPod connection; and internet service (no streaming, gaming, or downloads).

Conveniently Located
Mountain Moments is located in Sugar Hill, North Carolina, 15 minutes south of Marion, 20 minutes from Old Fort, and 20 minutes to Lake Lure/Chimney Rock. This log home is convenient to Lake James, Lake Lure, Chimney Rock, and Black Mountain. It is 45 minutes from Asheville and the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Be Our Guest
In addition to some of the most breathtaking views you will ever see, Western North Carolina offers several entertainment and activity options. See the Amenities and Local Area Guide for just a sampling of what the area offers.

Pack your clothes, pick up some groceries (stores nearby), then sit back and relax. We look forward to you being our guest.

Dogs (1 or 2) are welcome in this home.

Smoking is prohibited in all of our vacation rental homes.
Parking for 3-4 vehicles.
Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. local time or anytime after.
Check-out time is 10:00 a.m. local time or anytime earlier.

Note: Cancellation policies may vary on various marketing sites, but it is ALWAYS most affordable to book directly with us at Carolina Properties. Booking directly also enables a guest loyalty discount, available across our many properties upon your second stay.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
No Parties or Events Allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Up to 2 dogs are allowed in this home. Guests are
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking or vaping in any of our homes
The rental agreement must be read and electronically signed by the person making the reservation.
By making this reservation you agree to communicate via email and text message as necessary regarding your booking.
Pets are allowed only on certain properties that indicate they are pet-friendly.

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
Note from host: No Parties or Events Allowed
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Marion

Located in Marion, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Lucky Strike Gold and Gem Mine and Riverside Riding Stables are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Chimney Rock State Park and Glenwood Park. Old Fort Railroad Museum and Lake Lure Adventure Company are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Marion, NC

What's nearby

  • Glenwood Park - 12 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Lucky Strike Gold and Gem Mine - 14 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Mission Hospital McDowell - 15 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Old Fort Railroad Museum - 18 min drive - 27.4 km
  • McDowell County Courthouse - 18 min drive - 24.0 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stuckey's DQ Inc. - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Rock - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪River's Ridge - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Studio - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain Moments by Carolina Properties - Pet Friendly, Great Views, Private! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mountain Moments by Carolina Properties - Pet Friendly, Great Views, Private!?

As of Mar 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mountain Moments by Carolina Properties - Pet Friendly, Great Views, Private! on May 18, 2026 start from $232, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mountain Moments by Carolina Properties - Pet Friendly, Great Views, Private!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain Moments by Carolina Properties - Pet Friendly, Great Views, Private!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mountain Moments by Carolina Properties - Pet Friendly, Great Views, Private! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 12 mi (20 km) of Glenwood Park, Lucky Strike Gold and Gem Mine, and Riverside Riding Stables. Mission Hospital McDowell and Catawba River are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

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

Great place to relax

Nice pet friendly and spacious charming perfect mountain cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Great view and homey feel.

We had a great time staying on property. Would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mateusz B.

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

Family vacation

Great place to hide away from civilization. The cabin was great but it is pretty far away from the closest store and restaurants (20-25 drive).
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia A.

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

Such beauty wherever you look.

So, so much fun. House is beautiful with absolutely gorgeous views of the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

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

Good place to stay

MM was a great place for us to stay, me, my son, and Pilot, the Golden. Private location, fairly easy access, nice lay out and cozy. View was fantastic, ever changing, clouds, layers of mountains. Stone work is great, good dog walking area. We will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronica H.

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

Nice house

Great house. You're an hour for most things.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Denise M., Phoenix Arizona

Amazingly beautiful

This property offers exactly what the web cite says. The views are incredible. It has everything even board games for the kids. We had a hard time finding the property and they came to our rescue and drove us to it. Way beyond customer service.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017

8/10 Good

Joshua B.

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

Great Place to stay, don’t check out on Sunday though

This place was very nice and suited the group we were with. My only complaint would be the trash procedure. The home-guide stated to “Please make sure all bags are securely tied closed and put in the outside trash can(s)”. Instead, this property actually requires guests to take trash out to the local trash center, which is no issue at all. The problem I had was that all the trash centers in the area are closed on Sundays (the day of our checkout). Other than that, would recommend this place, just not for Sunday checkouts.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antonio S.

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

Celebration

We enjoyed our visit this weekend. The home was ready and felt like home. We celebrated a birthday and spent time with our kids. We will be back soon. The home is the perfect place to gather and spend quality time with family.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Page C.

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

Great!

It was all that we expected!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Evgeny S.

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

Good nice place to stay

Clean and nice property, glad we picked it
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheila M.

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

Hallmark Christmas movie experience

First of all, the house, grounds, and views are absolutely gorgeous! We decorated for Christmas inside and out. Thanks for allowing us to do that. Our Hallmark Christmas movie experience was perfect. Watching my grandchildren coming down the staircase to see what santa left was priceless. We also took them to Tweetsie for their Christmas train ride. It was wonderful. Just a couple of things that we found that could have been better. Another tv upstairs for kids would've been so helpful. Especially after dark. Some kind of window treatment would be great! We wore sunglasses inside! The temp rose to 85 inside! Simple blinds would've helped so much! Maybe invest in r/c blinds. Anyway, thanks again for allowing my family to spend the holiday in your home!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

Perfect!!!

Perfect spot for a quiet, peaceful weekend getaway with friends with a gorgeous view!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynn D.

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

Perfect mountain get-away...

The process of renting and updated email from property management went very smoothly. The Mountain Moments log home was extremely clean, well furnished and had the most wonderful view from living area and deck. I highly recommend this property for the perfect mountain get-away!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brenda L.

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

Great home and great location!

This house was perfect for three couples. The porch and views are fantastic. Nice fire pit area just off the porch. The kitchen is equipped with everything you would need and more!! The house was given to us very clean. The living room furniture has been replaced with a large sectional which is super comfy. I agree with previous reviews about the beds but it wasn't like we didn't sleep well. Centrally located for excursions in every direction from the house. Walmart and Ingles grocery are about a 15 minute drive. Very very steep drive up to the house. Would highly recommend this home.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Jacqueline N.

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

Beautiful home

The home was beautiful and well equipped. If you like staying in and cooking, the kitchen has anything you may need to prepare a great meal. The location is a bit far from tourist destinations. But the views are wonderful
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary Y.

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

Loved it!!!

Very smooth transaction… Great communication….
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alicia O.

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

Mountain Moments Making Memories

This log cabin nestled in the woods was amazing! It was quiet and peaceful with many things to do within a 30-60min drive. The views of the mountains from the widow wall in the living room and the back porch were outstanding, the stars were brilliant each night, and the fire pit and grill provided a camping-feel without having to camp out. We drove the BlueRidge Parkway and visited Chimney Rock, Mount Mitchell (the highest summit in the East) and Catawba Falls during our stay. One spot was more breathtaking than the next and they were all dog friendly! If we had a couple more days we'd have definitely spent them solely enjoying the cabin atmosphere. We would highly recommend staying here, and you can bring the whole family (furry four legged babies included.)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Agata L.

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

Very responsive

Very nice cabin , neat and clean Every time we had some issues the responses were immediately. We had problem with the air conditioner, service was sent the next day
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Stephen S.

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

Comfortable cabin with great views.

The cabin is located on a hill and is well situated so that the views from the large deck are beautiful. The cabin was a good size for 5 or 6 people. (The listing states that it sleeps 7 people, but the day bed at the top of the stairs cannot really be used to sleep as all the heat rises and makes the area too hot to sleep.) The kitchen in the cabin is adequately equipped. It would be good if the property management company (Carolina Properties) would check things such as the refridgerator lights and oven lights worked. Prospective renters should be aware that they need to dispose of trash at a facilty about 2 miles away - unless they want to pay a trash collection fee of $25 plus $2 per bag. Note that the internet speed is challenging and it does limit internet usage if that is something you typically use a lot. The TV provider is Dish, so the signal can go out during heavy rain or a storm. (It was out for an evening during our stay.) Note that this review requires a rating of the communciation with the property manager, however there was no direct communication other than a couple of e-mails sent out with information about the property and door code. Overall our stay at the cabin was enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nena A.

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

Priceless

Incredibly beautiful, the views amazing , the kitchen area fun ,comfortable even the dishwasher was so useful we had a lovely, peaceful and blessed vacation 100% recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cyndal W.

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

AMAZING!!!

The pictures did not do it justice! From the views to the cabin itself, was MORE than expected. It was clean, well stocked roomy, and the booking process was easy. We felt at home the moment we walked in. We will definitely make this a family tradition for years to come!! Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ginger C.

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

Spring Break

Great location close to everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

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

Great View

Beautiful view, secluded, well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Derek A.

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

Tranquil, relaxing and perfect way to celebrate Thanksgiving with the family

Nestled near the top of the mountain lies this beautiful log cabin with amazing views of the surrounding area. The wrap around deck provided an opportunity to watch the sunrise and set as we relaxed around the fireplace and played board games with our kids. Out front there is a hammock to relax on and a fire pit to roast marshmallows for smores. Kitchen was stocked with plenty of pots, pans and cooking accessories that we were able to cook an amazing Thanksgiving dinner without worrying about not have utensils or cooking ware. So close to Lake Lure's amazing little town where we had pizza, visited Granfather Mountain and just an hour drive away we visited the Mile High Bridge. This was our first time visiting North Carolina and we will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

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