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Vacation Cottage Perfect Retreat for Family and Friends

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A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden ceiling beams, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island.
A wooden dining table set with white plates and bowls, a woven placemat, and a decorative rooster.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with stools.
A spacious room with large windows, a cushioned chair, a wooden chair, and a small plant.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
At the waterfront, this 5-bedroom vacation home accommodates 11 guests and includes 3 bathrooms. It offers a patio, porch, and deck for outdoor enjoyment. Families can explore nearby adventure activities like mountain biking and tubing, while golf opportunities enhance the stay. Visit Highlands Distilling Company and Lincoln Theatre for local attractions.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Marion, VA
  • Place, Rose Lawn Cemetery
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hungry Mother State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Grayson Highlands State Park
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Vacation Cottage Perfect Retreat for Family and Friends

Jack & Mary's Place is a 5 bedroom, 3 bath totally remodeled 1950's style cottage located on 4 acres of land on the middle fork of the Holston River. Plenty of room on the 4 acreas of land for group volleyball, baseball, or soccer games. Hikers can be on the Appalachian or Virginia Creeper Trail and NASCAR fans can be at the raceway in less than an hour. The newly remodeled Lincoln Theater, famous Barter Theater, Hungry Mother State Park, Emory & Henry College, and local wineries are minutes away.

Most folks enjoy sitting on the spacious patio overlooking the river, reading a good book, fishing, or just relaxing with family and friends. Jack and Mary's Place is the perfect spot for a family reunion or 'get-away' with old classmates.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 286751vb
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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Marion

Located in Marion, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Lincoln Theatre and Museum of the Middle Appalachians are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Rose Lawn Cemetery and General Francis Marion Hotel. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hunting.
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Marion, VA

What's nearby

  • Rose Lawn Cemetery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lincoln Theatre - 5 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Hungry Mother State Park - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Virginia Creeper Trail Abingdon - 44 min drive - 60.0 km
  • Grayson Highlands State Park - 50 min drive - 64.6 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vacation Cottage Perfect Retreat for Family and Friends pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Vacation Cottage Perfect Retreat for Family and Friends?

As of 28 Sept, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vacation Cottage Perfect Retreat for Family and Friends on 4 Nov, 2026 start from S$1,207, 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 at Vacation Cottage Perfect Retreat for Family and Friends?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Vacation Cottage Perfect Retreat for Family and Friends?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vacation Cottage Perfect Retreat for Family and Friends?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vacation Cottage Perfect Retreat for Family and Friends located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Rose Lawn Cemetery and within 3 mi (5 km) of Smyth County Community Hospital and Jefferson National Forest. Emory & Henry College School of Health Sciences is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful house and great location. We loved our time there and will definitely be renting again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, close to town. Hope to stay again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love love love this property! Unfortunately the race was moved and it is not available next year when we would be here or else we would book for next year. The property owner is awesome and the cleaning couple are very good. I highly recommend staying in this beautiful house. Our family has made amazing memories here!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was absolutely beautiful. It was super clean and the location and yard (with the creek) were stunning. We had 4 couples and we all fell in love with Jack & Mary’s Place! Plenty of room to spread out.Will definitely rerun if in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
My family and I enjoyed our stay. There are 3 bedrooms and 2 baths downstairs. I didn’t see that in the description but maybe I missed it. My parents are both limited in their mobility but thankfully there were two bedrooms upstairs as well.Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect and had more than enough groom for my kids and their families. The host could not have been any more patient and helpful with our booking, which Mother Nature felt the need to alter. I honestly could not more highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I highly recommend staying here! This is a very special property. It's very cozy and welcoming. You can feel the happy memories that have been created over the years. Kitchen is spacious, beds are comfortable, creek is sweet. Book it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

This place is ideal for family time. Large rear porch, fire pit, river flowing next to house. Great place to make memories. We loved the experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful setting to gather with dear friends.

We really enjoyed the comfort and spaciousness of our home for 4 days, the surroundings of a stream running by the house, great place to sit outside and visit and the proximity to local sites.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay

Very beautiful and clean. Setup perfectly. Loved the creek, fire pit and train. Will stay again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Better than photos!

This was a beautiful place and a perfect stay! The pictures don’t do it justice!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving stay

We had a wonderful stay with our extended family at Jack and Mary’s Place. The house is one of the best VRBOs we’ve ever stayed in. It’s very well stocked and perfect for large groups. We loved looking at the river and being close to local attractions. Thanks for helping make our Thanksgiving so special.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved spending Thanksgiving in this wonderful home in beautiful SW VA and we are already planning our return next year. Check in is easy. There was plenty of room for 10 adults and 2 small children. The house is spotless and the cupboards are well stocked. The living room has plenty of seating and it looks out onto a nice big yard and creek. The layout makes it easy to spread out with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom upstairs and 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms downstairs. The house is close to Hungry Mother State Park and downtown Marion, Va. It’s one of our favorite VRBOs.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love Jack & Mary's Place

Our family has stayed at Jack & Mary's Place several times and each time is as good as the last. The house is gorgeous and set up perfectly for larger groups. The property is beautiful with the country feel but just outside of town if you need anything. It's always clean and communication is good if you have any questions. Always looking forward to another trip here!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We loved our stay in Marion and the house was perfect set up for a large group

This house is very clean and roomy. The five beds rooms and three baths makes it a great set up for a large group. The host was very easy to communicate with as well. We loved to watch the trains pass by and listen to the brook and birds in back yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas break

Had a wonderful time. House was exactly as promised. Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2023
Glad you enjoyed Jack&Mary’s Place. I’m sorry I wasn’t able to contact you before you left. Have a Merry Christmas! Ann Jackson
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

New years

We go for an annual New Years trip with our friends and the house was great. Very clean upon arrival and close to town and plenty of yard for games and nice fire pit for the evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan, 2022
So glad you enjoyed Jack&Mary’s Place. Thanks for being such thoughtful renters. Ann Jackson
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Motorcycle Trip!

A group of my buddies met up to do some motorcycling on the great roads of southwestern Virginia. This house was a great location and was clean and well put together. It was great to get home each afternoon and then socialize in the back yard listening to the running stream!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun, 2022
So glad you enjoyed coming back to Jack&Mary’s Place each night. A lot of people enjoy riding motorcycles on “The Back Of The Dragon”…hope you can come back next year. Ann Jackson
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friends reunion

What a beautiful place to gather with a group of 6 life long friends! The outside seating area is perfect for visiting, listening to the stream running through the property. The home is lovely, welcoming, spacious, spotless when we arrived, and a welcome retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2023
Always glad to have old friends gather at Jack&Mary’s Place.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mini Paradise

While this home appears to be a little ranch from the road, it is a mini paradise! It is close to town with the feel of the country. It was incredibly clean, comfortable, and welcoming. The house is very spacious, and the creek in the backyard was beyond soothing. I cannot recommend staying here enough. We all felt very lucky to spend time here!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay at Jack & Mary’s Place! Hope you can come back soon. Ann Jackson
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick Family Getaway

We had a great stay at Jack & Mary's place. There was plenty of room for 3 kids and extended family. We thoroughly enjoyed the river, space, and local area despite lots of rain during our stay. The dishwasher was broken upon arrival, but Ann was very communicative and apologetic ahead of time and throughout, and she had it fully fixed in less than 2 days. Thanks for the the great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2023
We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay at Jack&Mary’s Place in spite of the rain and some dishwasher problems. Thank you for being patient while we found a repairman. Ann Jackson
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Place

This property is perfect for family gatherings. There is so much space, amenities are wonderful, it was super clean, beautiful setting, huge yard with creek running by, fun watching trains go by (noise was not an issue), close to Historic Downtown Marion, close to I-81 (but not so close to her traffic noise, owner very accommodating, easy check-in...overall lovely place! We'll be back :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec, 2022
Sherrie…so glad you enjoyed Jack&Mary’s Place. Hope you will be able to come back. Ann Jackson
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect House

We loved our stay here. We had three generations staying and it was the perfect place to relax, visit with each other, and celebrate a graduation. The house is truly a home with all of the family pictures. We loved the sunroom and back porch. The creek and the big yard were a wonderful bonus! Highly recommend this house for a family gathering. Hungry Mother State Park is just down the road, not too far. And some other hiking trails like Greyson Highlands State Park are a little further out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug, 2022
We are so glad you were able to celebrate a graduation with three generations at Jack&Mary’s Place! Hope you can all return sometime. Ann Jackson
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very personal

It is a property facing beautiful surrounding: land and a creek. We enjoyed the sound of the train passing. The house is very clean. It has everything one can think and more. It has a history behind which is accessible by pictures and readings. We loved it and we’ll be back!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2023
Hello Cecilia....so glad you enjoyed your stay at Jack & Mary’s Place. Our family is looking forward to getting back to Jack & Mary’s Place and enjoying the mountains and cool weather this fall. Thank you for the nice review. Ann Jackson

About the host

Your host

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Jack&Mary's Place is the home where I grew up in the 50's. Now our grandchildren can enjoy spending special times together at Jack&Mary's Place. We also invite you to enjoy a peaceful retreat at Jack& Mary’s Place.

Why they chose this property

Jack & Mary’s Place has always been a peaceful retreat where we could enjoy sitting by the river in our backyard..... maybe even catching a rainbow trout, playing sports with family and friends in the 4 acres of land, or just relaxing and reading a good book on the patio.

What makes this property unique

We have recently remodeled the lower level with three bedrooms, two baths, and a TV room. This is a unique property with the middle fork of the Holston River and four acres of land to enjoy. This property is 5 minutes from the famous Lincoln theater in Marion, Virginia, 15 minutes from Hungry Mother State Park, and less than an hour from the Appalachian and Virginia Creeper Trails, NASCAR raceway, and Barter theater in Abingdon, Va. Go back in time to the 50's when I was a little girl growing up and living in this house....many items in the house have not changed. Everyone seems to find peace at Jack & Mary's Place.

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