Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
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Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Come relax at Duck Pond Mountain Retreat w/stream & pond on 9 acres
Come unwind in the mountains while fishing in the pond, relaxing in the hammock next to the stream, sitting on the front porch or hiking on the 9 acres. Privacy and serenity is what you will find on your getaway in this comfortable home set 1/4 mile off the main road. The house is 15 minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway and Little Switzerland, 20 minutes from downtown Spruce Pine or Marion, 45 minutes from Black Mountain and an hour out of Asheville.
Master bedroom has a queen log bed and it's own full spacious bathroom. The second bedroom sleeps 3 with a twin log bunk bed and a twin single log bed. If more sleeping space is needed the living room has a log futon. There is a mud room with a washing machine and dryer. Kitchen has everything you should need except food. The dining room can seat up to 6. There is also a small table (seats 2) on the porch and a picnic table outside by the stream with a charcoal grill. Build a fire in the fire pit and make s'mores. Play ladder toss in the back yard or just sit and relax and take in the nature all around you.
Home is 1,016 sq ft. Plenty of room for you and your family but close enough in the open floor plan to spend time together.
Property is located off of 226A which is the Diamondback Motorcycle and Sportscar Route. The Diamondback, NC's 226A is loaded with switchbacks looping almost 360-degrees. Runs of S-curves climb and twist sharply as they snake through lush green forest in route to the Blue Ridge Parkway just above Spruce Pine, North Carolina. Sweeping curves, amazing scenery and cool mountain breezes make the Diamondback, NC 226A, one of western NC's last great mountain roadways. Take a drive along the Diamondback for a fun drive and beautiful views.
Property manager
Don and Laura
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Smoking is not permitted
Enjoy yourselves! Please do not leave food or garbage outside. Use provided garbage receptacles.
Day of checkout: Place used bedding and towels in the laundry room. Run dishwasher for any dirty dishes. Remove leftover food from refrigerator.
Empty trash cans into outside locked garbage bins. Ensure fires are out in fire pit and grill.
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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Marion
Located in Marion, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pisgah National Forest and Table Rock Trail, while Museum of North Carolina Minerals and Young's Mountain Music are cultural highlights. Emerald Village and Woodys Chair Shop are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails.
Marion, NC
What's nearby
Emerald Village - 13 min drive - 6.3 km
Museum of North Carolina Minerals - 16 min drive - 11.0 km
Table Rock Trail - 21 min drive - 17.3 km
The Orchard at Altapass - 24 min drive - 16.9 km
Linville Caverns - 34 min drive - 33.2 km
Getting around
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 73 min drive
Restaurants
KFC - 19 min drive
Western Sizzlin - 20 min drive
Live Oak Gastropub - 23 min drive
Switzerland Cafe & General Store - 26 min drive
Fox and the Fig - 24 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Come relax at Duck Pond Mountain Retreat w/stream & pond on 9 acres pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
What time is check-in at Come relax at Duck Pond Mountain Retreat w/stream & pond on 9 acres?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Come relax at Duck Pond Mountain Retreat w/stream & pond on 9 acres?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Come relax at Duck Pond Mountain Retreat w/stream & pond on 9 acres located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Pisgah National Forest and within 9 miles (15 km) of Emerald Village and Parkway Flea & Farmers Market. Museum of North Carolina Minerals and Table Rock Trail are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
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Exceptional
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Came up to visit family during the Christmas holiday. The house is the quintessential mountain experience. It’s beautiful with rustic furniture and the location is perfect!
Your property is gorgeous! The pictures did not show how big and beautiful it is up there tucked away in the mountains. The couch could be a bit cozier — after hiking, our muscles were really sore and it was difficult to rack out on that couch. The futon is an interesting choice. You should get a foot stool or ottoman for the couch. Pictures of the bathrooms would also help your listing.
This place was PERFECT. 100% recommend and will be back for sure. Just secluded enough to feel like we had our own space. Caught 2 bluegill and had a great time sitting around the campfire and grilling steaks. The hosts were amazing as well
This property has everything you could want or need besides food everything from games to fishing or watching the turtle. We went to emerald village to emerald mines and to Little Switzerland it was a wonderful stay. Will definitely stay again
We really enjoyed our stay at this property. Directions & access to property were easy to understand. We had no issues at all. Would definitely recommend!
Perfect Father's Day based trip for the family. The property is private! My dad enjoyed fishing without having to travel or walk too far from the house. Pet friendly really sealed the deal for us.
Great location, views and space. Will be back for sure.
Mel A.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Tavon L.
19 Jun, 2017
Property has all the essentials of home...well kept and an overall great place to stay
We really enjoyed our stay...we went out on a fishing charter at lake James...came back to the cabin and fished a little.....really love the hammock by the creek...the lighting and tiki torches add to make the perfect get away....would highly recommend
We enjoyed our stay, the house had everything we needed, was clean and in a good location for hiking. The property has a cute pond as shown in the photos but sadly we missed the ducks others have mentioned. We had s'mores using the fire pit and were happy about all the outdoor seating and lights. Would stay again!
We had a great stay and the property was amazing! The kitchen had everything we needed. The home was clean and comfortable. Will definitely think about going again!
What a perfect location! We could hear the waterfall as we stepped out of the car and I knew I’d picked the perfect place. The beautiful blooming trees were a huge plus. We spent a lot of time at the pond watching fish swim by. Turkeys visited every morning! Even my teens loved the place.
We had a delightful time at this serene, beautiful home. Sitting by the pond listening to the nearby creek, enveloped in nature was a welcome reprieve. The cabin was clean, cozy, and beautifully appointed. The owners were wonderfully communicative. We would definitely visit again.
Our family has been coming to the mountains a couple times a year to camp for many years. We purchased this property in July of 2015 because we wanted a place for our family to vacation with some acreage and privacy. We found this amazing property in Little Switzerland and fell in love with the serenity and privacy. We wanted a place with water and since it has a large pond with ducks and a stream that borders the length of the property it was perfect. My husband wanted a place where he could be active and enjoy the property and I wanted a place to relax. We also wanted a place that we could get to within 2 hours from our home in the Charlotte, NC area. Duck Pond fits all of these needs.
Why they chose this property
Since purchasing this property we have scoured local shops to furnish and decorate this home with a cabin feel and have included local artistry touches. We have worked to provide everything you might need to feel at home and to enjoy yourself. We welcome any feedback or suggestions for how we can make your stay more comfortable.
What makes this property unique
Duck Pond is centrally located between Little Switzerland, Spruce Pine, Marion & Old Fort. Also within 30-60 minutes we can be in Black Mountain, Asheville, Boone, Morganton, Burnsville & Mt Mitchell.
Little Switzerland NC is a colony high in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The elevations here, ranging from 3200 feet in the village to 4000 feet at the top of Grassy Mountain, offer incredible views of Mt. Mitchell to the west, Table Rock, Hawsksbill and Grandfather Mountain to the east, and the valleys of the South Toe, Turkey Cove and the bustling Catawba Valley. Little Switzerland was named because of its sweeping panoramas of deep valleys and distant ranges resembling those of the foothills of the Swiss Alps. Little Switzerland is located at exit 334 off the Blue Ridge Parkway.