Peacefull River Home

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 897.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Pet-friendly
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Marion, NC

Lake James
‪7 min walk‬
McDowell County Courthouse
‪11 min drive‬
Lake James State Park
‪17 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

Comfortable 3 bd, 2 bath home on the river. 2 queen beds and full-size bunk beds. Screened porch with propane fire pit. 2 open decks 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.

Property manager

BARTON COOK

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

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

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.

Marion, NC

What's nearby

Lake James - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
McDowell County Courthouse - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
Lake James State Park - 17 min drive - 19.5 km
Linville Caverns - 30 min drive - 34.7 km
Linville Gorge Wilderness Area - 42 min drive - 28.8 km

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬8 min drive
‪Roma Restaurant Pizza Pasta - ‬18 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

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

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

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

rebecca d.

9 Feb 2025

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.

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

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

Katie H.

4 Feb 2025

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

What a beautiful place

The owners are absolutely wonderful! They are easy to get a hold of and so kind! Thank you for letting us enjoy your home.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason E.

22 Mar 2025

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

River House

Beautiful house. Great communication with owner. We will definately be back. Thanks

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

27 Aug 2024

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

Great weekend

The home was just what we needed for a quiet weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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

8/10 Good

Sara C.

29 Aug 2024

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

Nice spot

Nice little cottage near Lake James

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

matt t.

24 Mar 2024

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

Tammy L.

28 Dec 2024

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

Awesome Stay

What a quaint peaceful home! We so enjoyed our visit, with every thing provided that one would need for their stay. Awesome hosts communication before, during & after. Thank you Barton & Marsha for sharing your place with us! We had a wonderful Christmas!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina W.

27 Dec 2024

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

Perfect Get-Away

This house was perfect! We had 5 adults and our dog with us and it did not feel cramped at all. We enjoyed cooking every night and breakfast. Kitchen was well equipped!We did a cold plunge in the lake too! Within a 45 minute drive to Asheville and waterfall hikes!We had a blast and intend to return!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua L.

6 Sept 2024

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

Labor Day Get away

We loved the House it was very comfortable and clean . The Screened in Porch was great . The House was very close to all the Attractions we wanted to visit along with many restaurants and Grocery stores .

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve F.

25 July 2024

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

Peaceful place for sure!

Great place! Nice layout with view of the river. Loved the screened porch area and spent as much time there as anywhere! Very clean, comfortable beds, easy check in and the kayaks are a nice bonus! Definitely recommend if traveling to that area.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

12 Aug 2024

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

Quiet Weekend Getaway

We enjoyed our extended weekend in the peaceful little house on the river! We were able to access some hiking trails with a little drive. The kayaks at the property were an added bonus. Great screened in porch too!

10/10 Excellent

Rayna R.

23 June 2024

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

Great location

This rental is in a great location! We were able to get to the Lake James Park in 15 minutes and it was about 10 minutes from downtown where there were stores and restaurants. It also had a great screened porch, where we spent the majority of our time when at the house.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler R.

5 Jan 2025

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

Just what we wanted

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loretta J.

19 May 2024

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

Marion house

Very clean and new property. Lovely screened on porch to sit and enjoy the outdoors!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey P.

20 July 2024

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

Perfect Getaway

The house was new, clean and perfect for our family of 5. We stayed for 4 nights. The house was cozy but still had enough space and all the amenities we needed for a comfortable stay. Sitting in the screened porch with the river in the back was so peaceful. The host was very responsive and we really enjoyed our time here!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

15 Apr 2024

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

Weekend getaway

Wish we had more time to stay. We didn’t have time to enjoy all of the amenities. Great place to stay, far enough away from neighbors to enjoy the quietness but close enough to town for shopping. Will definitely try and go back here in the fall.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany B.

24 June 2024

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

Cute Cabin

The cabin was perfect for our stay. The host was very responsive. It was centrally located for us to visit the following: Biltmore Estate, Linville Caverns, Linville Falls, Mount Mitchell, Looking Glass Falls, Sliding Rock, Lake James, and Catawba Meadows Park. We also loved the screened in back porch. The kayaks were an added bonus that we were able to utilize.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

21 Aug 2024

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

Amazing River Hideaway

Amazing, beautiful, quiet, private cabin setting on the river by Lake James. Screened in deck overlooking the river kept the bugs away. Barton and Marsha were incredible host. HIGHLEY RECOMMEND Marsha's chef service. Her meals are super delicious and she delivers right to the cabin. Everything was so clean and well laid out!! We plan to come back!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron H.

2 Apr 2024

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

Nice Retreat!

Clean, comfortable, and nested right by the river. House had everything we needed, but we opted to use the fire pit overlooking the river to cookout and enjoy friends. Owner is friendly and responsive. Highly recommended!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by BARTON COOK

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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3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

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