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Peacefull River Home

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

Overview
Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81050 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Pet-friendly
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Marion, NC

Place, Lake James
‪10 min walk‬
Place, McDowell County Courthouse
‪12 min drive‬
Place, Lake James State Park
‪21 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. 2 queen beds and full-size bunk 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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

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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Marion, NC

What's nearby

Lake James - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Marion Greenway Trailhead - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
McDowell County Courthouse - 12 min drive - 11.6 km
Lake James State Park - 21 min drive - 22.9 km
Linville Caverns - 36 min drive - 43.1 km

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

‪Bessie’s Diner - ‬12 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive
‪J. Hartman's - ‬8 min drive
‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬8 min drive
‪Mica Town Brewing - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peacefull River Home pet-friendly?

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

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).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

22 Sept, 2025

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

Jamie W.

7 Sept, 2025

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.

13 Sept, 2025

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

A beautiful place!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

29 Sept, 2025

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

Jonathan T.

1 Oct, 2025

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

Heather P.

19 Aug, 2025

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

Tonya L.

14 Jul, 2025

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

D J.

24 Aug, 2025

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

Lynda Thornton W.

27 Jul, 2025

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

Marcie M.

21 Jun, 2025

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

jason

31 Mar, 2025

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

Julie D.

13 Aug, 2025

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

Damon B.

13 May, 2025

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

Debra D.

23 Sept, 2025

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

If you want a peaceful retreat then look no further! This is your spot! The house is perfectly clean and well appointed. My favorite spot for a morning cup of coffee was the screened in porch looking out at the river. Unfortunately we didn’t get to spend our time allotted there and had to leave early.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly V.

2 Dec, 2024

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

Tisha G.

26 May, 2025

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

Karen K.

8 Dec, 2024

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

Jennifer T.

25 Dec, 2024

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

Dee M.

16 Mar, 2025

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

The best

Was clean and right on the lake

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob P.

7 Apr, 2025

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

Great spot for hikers

The house was perfect, and every detail was thought of. We enjoyed your screened porch with a fire table. This is a great base point for hiking in and around Pisgah NF.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelly C.

14 Aug, 2024

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

Cozy home and great location!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We enjoyed the convenient access to kayaking on the river and being minutes from the marina. We’ll definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024