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The Holston River Lodge:Paradise on the River, Hot Tub,Kayaking,Fishing&Wineries

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Living area
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Marion, VA
  • Place, Smyth County Visitor's Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Lincoln Theatre
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, General Francis Marion Hotel
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom #3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

3rd Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom in Primary Bedroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Powder Room

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Holston River Lodge:Paradise on the River, Hot Tub,Kayaking,Fishing&Wineries

The Holston River Lodge is more than a mountain getaway — it's a place where the river sets the rhythm, and every detail invites you to slow down and breathe deep.

Perched on a stunning stretch of the Middle Fork Holston River, this thoughtfully crafted retreat sits on over two acres with generous river frontage. Whether you're after adventure or stillness, you'll find both here. Cast a line for trophy trout and smallmouth bass, drift the current on a tube, or paddle your way through some of the most scenic water in Southwest Virginia. When the day winds down, soak in the hot tub as the river rolls by, or settle in beside one of two handsome stone fireplaces — one anchoring the main-level living room with a 75" TV, another warming the basement den with a 70" TV.

Built in 2016 by a Virginia craftsman renowned for quality and attention to detail, the lodge was constructed using local logs and stone. Every corner reflects genuine care — the kind you notice and remember.

Step outside, and Southwest Virginia unfolds around you. Ride the famous Virginia Creeper Trail, explore Back of the Dragon, catch a show at The Lincoln Theater, or take in a race at Bristol Motor Speedway. Nearby, you'll also find horseback riding, zip lining, a classic drive-in theater, miniature golf, Hungry Mother State Park, and an inviting mix of wineries, breweries, distilleries, and local restaurants. The Hard Rock Casino in Bristol is just a short drive away.

A note on the river: The Holston offers everything from shallow wading spots to 10-foot swimming holes. The water is cool, and endlessly fun — just remember that currents and depths can change quickly with rain or snowmelt, so caution is always advised.

Whether you're celebrating, reconnecting, or simply escaping, Holston River Lodge is ready to exceed every expectation.

We look forward to hosting you!

***A Few Things to Know Before You Arrive***

- To keep our HVAC systems running smoothly, the fireplaces are turned off during the summer months — but the river more than makes up for it.

- If you're visiting in winter and snow is in the forecast, we recommend coming in a 4x4 or all-wheel drive vehicle. The lodge is not serviced for snow removal, so a little preparation goes a long way.

- The river is yours to enjoy — swimming, wading, tubing, and all. Just know that you do so at your own risk, as there is no lifeguard on duty. Please stay aware of changing currents and depths, especially after rain.

- During the winter months, some of the patio furniture is stored away for the season. Don't worry — the deck furniture stays out year-round for you to enjoy.

- Finally, all guests must be at least 30 years of age to book this property. A valid photo ID or driver's license may be requested at the time of reservation.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 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
No Smoking inside the house this includes vaping If you smoke outside the house collect all butts if any are left a $200 cleaning fee will be charged
No parties or events: This property is near other homes and we want to respect their privacy. If there is a party we will terminate the agreement.
No pets: Absolutely no pets so we can keep the furniture looking great for future guests. Do not unplug the Modem, Security Cameras, or Wi-Fi.

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
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
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Marion

Marion is home to this cabin. General Francis Marion Hotel and Lincoln Theatre are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Highlands Distilling Company and Lynch Links Golf Course of Emory & Henry College. Travelling with kids? Consider Byars Hall Visual and Performing Arts Center and Adventure Damascus.
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Marion, VA

What's nearby

  • Smyth County Visitor's Center - 7 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Lincoln Theatre - 9 min drive - 14.0 km
  • General Francis Marion Hotel - 9 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Smyth County Community Hospital - 11 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Emory & Henry College School of Health Sciences - 12 min drive - 19.1 km

Getting around

  • Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dip Dog Stand - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sur 81 - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Holston River Lodge:Paradise on the River, Hot Tub,Kayaking,Fishing&Wineries pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Holston River Lodge:Paradise on the River, Hot Tub,Kayaking,Fishing&Wineries?

As of 25 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Holston River Lodge:Paradise on the River, Hot Tub,Kayaking,Fishing&Wineries on 6 June 2026 start from AU$652, 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 The Holston River Lodge:Paradise on the River, Hot Tub,Kayaking,Fishing&Wineries?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Holston River Lodge:Paradise on the River, Hot Tub,Kayaking,Fishing&Wineries?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Holston River Lodge:Paradise on the River, Hot Tub,Kayaking,Fishing&Wineries?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Holston River Lodge:Paradise on the River, Hot Tub,Kayaking,Fishing&Wineries located?

Set in Marion, this family-friendly cabin is within 9 mi (15 km) of Smyth County Visitor's Center, Hungry Mother State Park and Jefferson National Forest. Lincoln Theatre and General Francis Marion Hotel are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 56 reviews
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and had everything we needed. Great hot tub and river view. Large firepit. TVs everywhere. Enjoyed the Christmas decorations and the gas fireplaces.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mira K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with great amenities. Hosts were very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie R.

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

Awesome as always

We have now stayed there a few times and it is always a pleasure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lodge was amazing and beautiful. Great location. Right amount of amenities. Loved the TV above the hot tub. Was able to chilland watch base all and football outside. Will definitely be back. Great location to Back of the Dragon!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Holston River Lodge was excellent. It had plenty of space. We enjoyed kayaking, making campfires, and soaking in the hot tub. It's a beautiful house, and the hosts thought of everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell F.

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

Great winter stay

We enjoyed the cabin and surrounding areas. The cabin has everything you need to just hang around the house and relax after the holidays..
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April L.

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

Amazing

Enjoyed this place so much. The house was absolutely charming with all the amenities. Would highly recommend and stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie R.

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

Beautiful Cabin

The stay was awesome and Matt was quick to respond and really helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal location for our plans in the area. Didn’t have time to use many of the amenities that are available.Beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan W.

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

Beautiful and relaxing

This cabin did not disappoint. The property was amazing inside and out. We had an amazing time spending 8 days here enjoying every moment. The host was great and very quick to respond to any questions or concerns prior and during our stay. 10 out of 10 would recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

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

Amazing property!

We stayed here on our family vacation. The house was amazing. There were 6 of us staying there and more than enough room. We found so many things to do from the kids playing in the river, fishing, or just relaxing on one of the decks. I couldn’t recommend a stay here enough. Thank you again!!! We look forward to booking your home in the future for another adventure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Family vacation for work

We stayed at the property when I was working in the area. The family had a great experience. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill L.

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

Mr.

Property and cabin is beautiful. It made our stay relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

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

Holston River Lodge

We had a wonderful stay at Holston River Lodge. The property is beautiful. If you are into fishing, swimming, yard games, sitting by a campfire, tubing, then this the place for you. The hot tub was a plus. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue R.

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

5-STAR EVERYTHING: house, property, host, ameities

5-STAR experience - the house is magnificent, the property is spectacular, the supplies/amenities great, notes & instructions thorough, host communications & responsiveness is the best I have ever experienced. I've been staying in great rental homes for years and this is by far the best overall and in every category! The hosts could not have done better - it was fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell W.

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

Great Property

Everything was as best I could have hoped. Property was clean and everything was clearly communicated. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

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

Amazing

The house & property was large enough to accomadate my family. We had plenty of room The house was very beautiful & the hospitality was just as amazing. When you rent this lodge all you need is your clothes & food. The beds & linens were awesome. We loved it there & we will be back. Matt & Jess were great hosts.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Lovely stay on the river

Beautifully set-up home with lots of thoughtful touches. Most of our time was spent outdoors enjoying the river, hot tub, and the other outdoor amenities. Great for kids as the river is slow enough in parts for wading while also supporting adults in kayaks. Inside was well set-up for families with convenient sleeping arrangements for all. Would definitely return to this riverfront gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

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

River House

The River House and property is beautiful! So peaceful and relaxing! There is so much to do trout fishing, canoeing games galore and a hot tub to enjoy! Matt is an excellent host! He was answered our questions immediately and was so helpful and friendly! We enjoyed our stay and hoe to return one day!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rene F.

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

Beautiful and relaxing getaway

I took my elderly mother and niece to SW VA for a wedding weekend. Everyone loved the house, the backyard, and the quiet neighborhood. The owners did a great job thinking about extra touches such as kleenex, nightlights, etc. The house and property were amazing. And after I realized I had forgotten shampoo and shower soap, Wal-Mart was conveniently only 20 minutes away. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly G.

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

Splendid!

We came for our daughter’s graduation and stayed for a family vacation. This property exceeded all of our expectations! The pictures don’t do the property justice. The pictures don’t show how comfortable the beds are, how clean the house smells, how vast the property is outdoors, or how calming and relaxing this places is. It was food for our souls! Thank you, Matt and Jess for being exceptional hosts and for sharing your beautiful home!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erick B.

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

100 Stars

Best Christmas EVER!! My family and I have a tradition of staying at a cabin for Christmas and choosing to stay at Matt’s and Jess property was the best decision we made when choosing our stay. The hosts truly went above and beyond, from providing a property where memories can be made such as being able to kayak and enjoy the jacuzzi with a beautiful view to adding christmas decor as we requested, I have nothing but great things to say. Check in was easy, hosts were responsive, hygiene was 10’s across the board and the fun was endless - definitely a stay to remember :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina P.

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

Relaxing home with everything you need

This house was a great find! Stayed here over Spring Break for a few days and they really did have everything you need to relax by the river. The house was clean, comfy and well stocked. The location is convenient to downtown Marion and Emory and easy to find off of 81. The highlight of the house though is the outdoor space. The yard is large with plenty of space to run and toss a football. We easily took the family out in the canoe/kayaks, loved the hammock, fire pit, hot tub frisbee and more! Great getaway to unplug and visit nearby hiking trails or just to stay by the river and enjoy all the house has to offer!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

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

Great long weekend!

We came to Virginia from Michigan for our friend to visit with family she hadn’t seen in 12 years they live on Vetrans hwy. this was about as close as we could get a rental. It was wonderful. Had every amenity. Very clean. Well decorated and not broken down like some rentals. Hot tub was lovely. We fished and cooked breakfast but didn’t have enough time to do everything the lodge had to offer. You could easily stay for one or two weeks and stay busy! Our only suggestion would be to provide oil for the cast iron pans and have less puffy pillow options. Other than that, beds were comfortable. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice K.

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

Wonderful home and setting!

This super well equipped river front home with a cool log framed design was a perfect setting for my husband and I to host our far flung family of 3 adult kids and their SO's. We appreciated the overall cleanliness of the cabin, the new king size mattress in the master and the up to date kitchen with plentiful new kitchenware and service for a large number of guests. We came together to celebrate the holidays for a few precious days and were so delighted to find a decorated home complete with Christmas tree and welcome gift for toasting the new year. We are an outdoorsy family and really enjoyed all the nearby parks and hiking trails. In addition, a show at the Lincoln Theater a few minutes away and a tour at the Buller Fish Hatchery to learn about endangered species were highlights! All in all we had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves while making use of the yard toys, kayaks, fishing, games and puzzles thoughtfully included. We highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Matt and Jess

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My wife and I are passionate travelers — and over the years, we've stayed in more VRBO properties than we can count. Those experiences taught us exactly what makes a getaway truly memorable. So when the opportunity came along, we decided to stop dreaming and do it ourselves. That's how Holston River Lodge became ours.

One of our favorite parts of hosting? The people. We love hearing where guests come from, what brought them here, and the stories they carry with them. We can't wait to welcome you and share this special place we're so proud to call ours.

Why they chose this property

The best of both worlds isn't just a promise here — it's the experience. Spend your days steps from the river, with nothing on the agenda but whatever feels right. Then, when the mood strikes, a short drive brings you into town for a great dinner, fresh groceries, or a chance to explore. The Virginia Creeper Trail, Hungry Mother State Park, local wineries, and breweries are all within easy reach — enough to fill a weekend with adventure if that's what you're after.

Peaceful retreat or action-packed escape — at Holston River Lodge, you don't have to choose.

What makes this property unique

The Lodge is one of a kind — and you'll feel it the moment you walk through the door. Soaring hand-hewn beams, local stone, and sweeping river views come together to create a space that's as striking as the landscape surrounding it. This is craftsmanship you can't find just anywhere.

What makes Holston River Lodge truly special is the balance it strikes. You're never far from a great meal — a handful of excellent restaurants are just a short drive away — yet the moment you return, the outside world melts away. Step into the hot tub, let the sound of the river take over, and remember why you came here in the first place.

Convenience and seclusion, all in one place. That's the Holston River Lodge difference.

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