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Peacefull River Home

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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back of house
Property grounds
screened in porch with gas fire pit
view from the road
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81050 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Marion, NC
  • Place, Lake James
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Sugar Mountain Resort
  • Place, Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Peacefull River Home

Comfortable 3 bd, 2 bath home on the river. 3 queen beds. Screened porch with propane fire pit. Open deck overlooking the river. Full kitchen. Grill on deck. Less than 2 miles to public boat landing on beautiful Lake James. Use of 2 kayaks. Close to many hiking trails. 2 miles to state park. Also, my wife is a chef that can cook your favorite dinner. Call for pricing. Washer and dryer. Small office for working vacations.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Use kayaks at own risk.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Marion

Located in Marion, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Historic Carson House and Museum of North Carolina Minerals are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Outpost and Woodys Chair Shop. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Marion, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake James - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Linville Caverns - 37 min drive - 42.5 km
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance - 44 min drive - 68.0 km
  • Chimney Rock State Park - 48 min drive - 64.4 km
  • Lake Lure - 51 min drive - 69.3 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪J. Hartman's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peacefull River Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Peacefull River Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peacefull River Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peacefull River Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peacefull River Home located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Lake James and within 3 miles (5 km) of Pisgah National Forest and Catawba River. Marion Greenway Trailhead and McDowell County Courthouse are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. 51 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pawel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, great host
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views, cabin was excellent and so was the owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host very responsive! Great views! Home was set up with everything we needed! Especially loved the back porch
Great view of the river! Even had a little snow!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location, well stocked with essentials and host was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We very much enjoyed our stay here, and found everything clean and welcoming. The back porch was a favorite hang out spot for my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a fabulous location! Kayaking and fishing were top notch!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice getaway - especially enjoyed the screened in porch, layout of the house, and river proximity.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was very nice. The location was perfect for what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcie M.

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

Great location

We had a great week. The location was perfect, right on the river and somehow remote while still being close to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda Thornton W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time here and the cabin was extremely clean. We had fun and want to come back. The cabin is well organized too.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

D J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed the home. Perfect setup for our guys weekend at Marion Bigfoot Festival. Cant wait until next chance to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice quiet location. Clean fully stocked perfect for overnight even long-term stay, highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The photos do a great job representing this home, it’s a small, comfortable, beautiful home that my family and I enjoyed for Christmas! Our favorite part was the back screened porch with a fire pit table! We spent a tremendous amount of time feeling cozy and enjoying the quiet of the wildlife protected area across the water! The road does run just in front of the house but we did not find it to be too noisy aside from the occasional motorcycle or loud truck. We loved our time at this property and would definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly V.

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

Great House!

We look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute home on the river. VERY clean, smelled wonderful. Kitchen had everything we could possibly need. Only thing for me is I’m an unpacker and it drove me crazy having to keep dry goods on the countertop because there was nowhere to put them. But obviously not a dealbreaker! I thoroughly enjoyed this home and definitely plan to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Damon B.

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

Mother's Day weekend

Awesome getaway for the weekend. Very quite and beautiful cabin
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Perfect Home Away from Home

Everything you needed, all the little touches were greatly appreciated. Beds were SUPER comfortable. It was a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tisha G.

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

Loved the river views from the proch

Excellent stay and lovely property. Wonderful place to join our family and friends for the weekend. The open floor plan was perfect for our needs. We loved playing board games on the covered porch and deck.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This truly was a "Peaceful" river home. We enjoyed the solitude and quiet cabin. Evenings on the screened in back deck were really nice. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

rebecca d.

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

Girls trip

We enjoyed our stay. The house was perfect. Had everything we needed for our trip. Great shopping in nearby downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

Perfect place to stay!!

Absolutely beautiful home! Very inviting and comfortable with a great, peaceful location. The host welcoming letter made us feel right at home. We had such a relaxing stay and would love to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

matt t.

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

LOCATION

Peaceful location near the river and very clean house. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dee M.

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

The best

Was clean and right on the lake
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by BARTON COOK

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Semi-retired couple that grew up in this area. My wife is a chef that enjoys cooking and hosting parties. This is our first VRBO property.

Why they chose this property

Quite peaceful area where the river enters Lake James.

What makes this property unique

Great water view. Convenient to many hiking trails, boating, fishing or just enjoying the outdoors.

Languages:

English

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