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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 81300 sq ft
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Marion, KS
- Place, Cottonwood Point Public Use Area20 min drive
- Place, Marion Reservoir22 min drive
- Place, Tabor College31 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
"Your Country Home Away from Home"
Experience the country!
If you need a vacation rental house to stay on your travels or a retreat from the stress of life to a quiet, peaceful surrounding, NorthShore GuestHouse is for you. We are in a rural setting with the nearest neighbor one mile away and out of sight. Located less than one mile from the Marion Reservoir, NorthShore GuestHouse provides lodging to only one party at a time, with your friendly hosts next door. Since NorthShore is barely visible from the host house, guest privacy is assured.To enjoy this quiet atmosphere you will have to drive on about three miles of gravel roads.
We are surrounded by Wildlife and Parks property with over 6,000 acres for public use. Hunting, fishing, water sports, bird-watching, hiking, and bicycling are some of the activities you can enjoy in our area. Come on out and enjoy the quiet country landscape on the deck or around the fire ring in the back acreage.
NorthShore GuestHouse is a 1400 square foot, three bedroom bungalow with a deck overlooking the park lands. The residence had central hear and air, a smart TV and DVD player. There is a bright dining room with comfortable seating for six, a fully equipped kitchen, living room, and a utility room furnished with a washer and dryer. There are one and one half baths; if there are two or less guest the large bathroom will be made available. There is one king size bed and one queen size bed in two of the bedrooms and two single beds in the third accommodating six people comfortably.
The kitchen has a sunny eastern exposure and is equipped with a stove, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, coffee and tea, glasses, dishware and cooking utensils. In the back yard there is ample space to set up tents.
An electric hook up for one RV is available which is rented only in conjunction with the house. An outside dog kennel and shelter is provided. Campfires are allowed in the fire ring located in the backyard. A large charcoal grill and lawn chairs are available for your use.
If you need a vacation rental house to stay on your travels or a retreat from the stress of life to a quiet, peaceful surrounding, NorthShore GuestHouse is for you. We are in a rural setting with the nearest neighbor one mile away and out of sight. Located less than one mile from the Marion Reservoir, NorthShore GuestHouse provides lodging to only one party at a time, with your friendly hosts next door. Since NorthShore is barely visible from the host house, guest privacy is assured.To enjoy this quiet atmosphere you will have to drive on about three miles of gravel roads.
We are surrounded by Wildlife and Parks property with over 6,000 acres for public use. Hunting, fishing, water sports, bird-watching, hiking, and bicycling are some of the activities you can enjoy in our area. Come on out and enjoy the quiet country landscape on the deck or around the fire ring in the back acreage.
NorthShore GuestHouse is a 1400 square foot, three bedroom bungalow with a deck overlooking the park lands. The residence had central hear and air, a smart TV and DVD player. There is a bright dining room with comfortable seating for six, a fully equipped kitchen, living room, and a utility room furnished with a washer and dryer. There are one and one half baths; if there are two or less guest the large bathroom will be made available. There is one king size bed and one queen size bed in two of the bedrooms and two single beds in the third accommodating six people comfortably.
The kitchen has a sunny eastern exposure and is equipped with a stove, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, coffee and tea, glasses, dishware and cooking utensils. In the back yard there is ample space to set up tents.
An electric hook up for one RV is available which is rented only in conjunction with the house. An outside dog kennel and shelter is provided. Campfires are allowed in the fire ring located in the backyard. A large charcoal grill and lawn chairs are available for your use.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
$20 per child per night over the age of one
Events
No events allowed
Extra charge for parties
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking permitted outside.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Extra charge for parties
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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 transport to and from this property
About the area
Marion
Located in Marion, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Cottonwood Point Public Use Area and Marion Reservoir can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Hillsboro Municipal Golf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Marion, KS
What's nearby
- Cottonwood Point Public Use Area - 20 min drive - 10.1 km
- Marion Reservoir - 22 min drive - 10.8 km
- Tabor College - 31 min drive - 27.0 km
- St. Luke Hospital - 32 min drive - 22.7 km
- Marion County Lake - 36 min drive - 32.4 km
Restaurants
- Central City - 22 min drive
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Reviews
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10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
31 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Melissa
27 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Melissa
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Thomas B.
4 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming
Thomas B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Audrea M.
15 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay
Audrea M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Catherine Z.
27 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet get-away
Catherine Z.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tonia E.
1 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good stay
Tonia E.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Scott U.
15 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short stay
Scott U.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lucas R.
29 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway spot!!
Lucas R.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kristen F.
16 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great simple place
Kristen F.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Amy V.
18 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint Little Place
Amy V.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Karolyn Z.
3 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Weekend
Karolyn Z.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
lois m.
28 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little peace of Heaven
lois m.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Kelsey E.
15 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Haves
Kelsey E.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeremy U.
14 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great people
Jeremy U.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Drew T.
8 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time
Drew T.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Shannon W.
3 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Stay
Shannon W.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Norm B.
6 Dec 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Norm B.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Andrew H.
17 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and Quiet!
Andrew H.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Janet S.
26 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and Quiet
Janet S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Angela G.
30 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall get away
Angela G.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tonia E.
30 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet
Tonia E.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Danielle T.
4 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute clean quaint getaway!
Danielle T.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
22 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Terry G.
11 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded area
Terry G.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Whitney C.
16 Sept 2017
A Dark Sky Delight
Whitney C.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
About the host
Hosted by Charlie and Lynn Unruh
Charlie and I had always wanted to be in the vacation rental business. We had the opportunity to purchase the only other house on our property and decided it would make a great get away for folks. The two houses are not visible to each other so privacy is assured. We have now been in the business 18 years and still enjoy meeting all the new people.
Why they chose this property
NorthShore GuestHouse was originally moved on to the property by Charlie's brother. He planned on living there but it never worked out for him. It was sold outside the family but now it is back in the family and has morphed into NorthShore GuestHouse.
What makes this property unique
Our nearest neighbor is one mile away. Your friendly hosts live about 100 yards away. The trees and bushes between houses assure your privacy. We really enjoy the peace and quiet out here and think you will too. We are also in a recreation area; Marion Reservoir. The lake is beautiful and good for fishing as well.
Pets not allowed at NorthShore. If you have a small dog that doesn't shed we can talk about it. If you have a larger dog we can talk about them can staying in the outdoor kennel.
Pets not allowed at NorthShore. If you have a small dog that doesn't shed we can talk about it. If you have a larger dog we can talk about them can staying in the outdoor kennel.
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