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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom 1 bathroom Sleeps 1 223.0 sq m
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Marshall, NC
- Sandy Bottom Trail Rides11 min drive
- Hot Springs Resort And Spa39 min drive
- Biltmore Estate52 min drive
- Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)62 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 1)
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
Office 1
1 Queen Bed
Upstairs Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Mountain Views, Rocking Chairs on the Porch, Families and Couples 2 Options..
A calming retreat, the "Holler" is located within minutes to Marshall on 52 private acres with rolling hayfields, hiking trails close by and vast mountain views. The house was built at the head of the holler at a slightly higher elevation and overlooks a huge lawn and pond filled with Goldfish and Operatic Bullfrogs. Wild turkeys, rabbits and deer are a regular site and the occasional Bear.
Bleu, a tall Blue Herron is a regular a the Pond's Goldfish sushi bar.
The property was formerly owned by WWI Army General Rector whom is buried with his family and ancestors dating back to early 1800's. Rector Cemetery is above the Hayfield and an easy hike.
Option 1: Upstairs
The house is an Upside Down design with open Kitchen Living and Dinning area, 15ft vaulted ceiling, full bath and Master Bedroom Upstairs. Perfect for couples or small families with children and comfortably sleeps 4-5 Guests
Option 2: Entire House
For Groups and Large Families, the Downstairs- Entire House is available at a Higher Rate. Contact Owner for details and rates.
Downstairs has 2 Bedrooms,1 full bath and parking for 2-3 vehicle's. Both bedrooms have French Doors that open onto a Rock Patio. Downstair Master suite has King Bed and 2 tasteful Lazy-boy Rocker-recliners, Glass top Coffee table, large Dresser and Closet. Second Bedroom is smaller with Full size bed, Chest of Drawers and Armoire. Downstairs comfortably sleeps 4 guests.
Both Master Bedrooms Bedrooms have King beds,100% Cotton 800 Thread Count Sheets and King size pillows. Bedroom 3 has a full size bed and same style sheets and pillows.
There's also a very comfortable Queen Airbed that sits high and has the same quality sheets and pillows.
The Owner was a Chef-Caterer for over 20 years and designed the fully equipped Kitchen. The bar area has all the right tools needed for concocting Cocktails and appropriate glass and stemware to serve them in.
Bright Colorful Carnival style Stoneware for casual dinning OR Blue Willow China, linen napkins and appropriate stemware if you want to Get Fancy. The Dining Room table seats 8 comfortably plus 3 at the Bar and 4 on the Porch.
The open floor plan, Kitchen, Living and Dining Room has a 15 foot vaulted ceiling that extends on to the large porch and great for entertaining. The porch has great views of the valley and distant mountains and rolling hay fields waving in the wind.
Please note there are no other house's in view.
Enjoy mornings on the porch overlooking Paw Paw Valley with your favorite beverage. The pond is stocked with goldfish and visited by deer and a tall Blue Herron is a frequent diner. Spend evenings on the porch listening to the Bullfrog serenade from the pond illuminated by fireflies against a sunset sky.
A large Rock Firepit with wood and kindling is ready for you to enjoy. From there, walk the path through the meadow to the pond, and then try counting the fish.
Just 15 minutes from the Holler is Historic Downtown Marshall with a variety of food flavors / restaurants with just as many music venues for an evening out with local entertainment. Madison County's strong Musical and Artistic heritage is its richness.
Asheville is located just 30 minutes away and offers an extension of the wonders of our community.
Regional outdoor activities include White Water Rafting, Zip Lining, Horseback Riding, Many Hiking Trails most of which are protected by Pisgah National Forest. Hot Springs is short Scenic Drive and the Appalachian Trail is part of Main St. Hot Springs get its name from the Natural Hot Mineral Springs making it thriving Tourist Destination dating back from the Turn of the Century and still in operation today. A perfect day in Hot Springs would be hiking or shopping followed by a relaxing soak in the Springs and a leisurely Lunch or Dinner in one of many restaurants.
Western NC is rich with Artists Studios and Galleries, Music venues, Micro breweries and Restaurants.
Bleu, a tall Blue Herron is a regular a the Pond's Goldfish sushi bar.
The property was formerly owned by WWI Army General Rector whom is buried with his family and ancestors dating back to early 1800's. Rector Cemetery is above the Hayfield and an easy hike.
Option 1: Upstairs
The house is an Upside Down design with open Kitchen Living and Dinning area, 15ft vaulted ceiling, full bath and Master Bedroom Upstairs. Perfect for couples or small families with children and comfortably sleeps 4-5 Guests
Option 2: Entire House
For Groups and Large Families, the Downstairs- Entire House is available at a Higher Rate. Contact Owner for details and rates.
Downstairs has 2 Bedrooms,1 full bath and parking for 2-3 vehicle's. Both bedrooms have French Doors that open onto a Rock Patio. Downstair Master suite has King Bed and 2 tasteful Lazy-boy Rocker-recliners, Glass top Coffee table, large Dresser and Closet. Second Bedroom is smaller with Full size bed, Chest of Drawers and Armoire. Downstairs comfortably sleeps 4 guests.
Both Master Bedrooms Bedrooms have King beds,100% Cotton 800 Thread Count Sheets and King size pillows. Bedroom 3 has a full size bed and same style sheets and pillows.
There's also a very comfortable Queen Airbed that sits high and has the same quality sheets and pillows.
The Owner was a Chef-Caterer for over 20 years and designed the fully equipped Kitchen. The bar area has all the right tools needed for concocting Cocktails and appropriate glass and stemware to serve them in.
Bright Colorful Carnival style Stoneware for casual dinning OR Blue Willow China, linen napkins and appropriate stemware if you want to Get Fancy. The Dining Room table seats 8 comfortably plus 3 at the Bar and 4 on the Porch.
The open floor plan, Kitchen, Living and Dining Room has a 15 foot vaulted ceiling that extends on to the large porch and great for entertaining. The porch has great views of the valley and distant mountains and rolling hay fields waving in the wind.
Please note there are no other house's in view.
Enjoy mornings on the porch overlooking Paw Paw Valley with your favorite beverage. The pond is stocked with goldfish and visited by deer and a tall Blue Herron is a frequent diner. Spend evenings on the porch listening to the Bullfrog serenade from the pond illuminated by fireflies against a sunset sky.
A large Rock Firepit with wood and kindling is ready for you to enjoy. From there, walk the path through the meadow to the pond, and then try counting the fish.
Just 15 minutes from the Holler is Historic Downtown Marshall with a variety of food flavors / restaurants with just as many music venues for an evening out with local entertainment. Madison County's strong Musical and Artistic heritage is its richness.
Asheville is located just 30 minutes away and offers an extension of the wonders of our community.
Regional outdoor activities include White Water Rafting, Zip Lining, Horseback Riding, Many Hiking Trails most of which are protected by Pisgah National Forest. Hot Springs is short Scenic Drive and the Appalachian Trail is part of Main St. Hot Springs get its name from the Natural Hot Mineral Springs making it thriving Tourist Destination dating back from the Turn of the Century and still in operation today. A perfect day in Hot Springs would be hiking or shopping followed by a relaxing soak in the Springs and a leisurely Lunch or Dinner in one of many restaurants.
Western NC is rich with Artists Studios and Galleries, Music venues, Micro breweries and Restaurants.
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Amenities
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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
Please notify owner if traveling with an infant.
Events
No events allowed
Owners Permission REQUIRED
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Groomed-Well Mannered DOGS of any size, Limit 3
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Outside Only
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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
Note from host: Owners Permission REQUIRED
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
Marshall
Located in Marshall, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Marshall High Studios and Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Flow and Dream Guitars. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Marshall, NC
What's nearby
- Sandy Bottom Trail Rides - 11 min drive - 5.4 km
- Hot Springs Resort And Spa - 39 min drive - 37.9 km
- University of North Carolina at Asheville - 42 min drive - 43.1 km
- Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 45 min drive - 46.6 km
- Biltmore Estate - 52 min drive - 53.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Ingles Market - 16 min drive
- High Ridge Adventures & BBQ - 18 min drive
- Mad Co. Brew House - 18 min drive
- The Sweet Monkey - 18 min drive
- Zadie's - 18 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by owner/property manager McRae Roberts

I built the house in 2015-16 and am a native of the Madison County, North Carolina. However, I've lived all over the place until I went to Nantucket for a Summer and fell in love with the Island and it's residents both Seasonal and Year-around. I went to the island as a Fine Dining Waiter and Sommelier. A few years later I became the proprietor of the restaurant I worked for and later went on to be partnered in 2 other restaurants. The hours and partnerships were taking a toll on me and after working with a successful caterer in the Palm Beaches, I decided that's where my talents were and started "Catering by McRae" on Nantucket a few months later and lived and worked seasonally on Nantucket and The Palm Beaches and was blessed with over 20 years of success. I also worked on a very part-time, fill in Inn Keeper for "The Woodbox Inn" which is the Oldest Inn on Nantucket. Unfortunately the elderly owner and dear friend died unexpectedly. It was my inspiration from The Woodbox that inspired me to build vacation rentals on inherited property. And here we are...
Why they chose this property
Why This Property?
I inherited it from my family and plan to retire here.
I inherited it from my family and plan to retire here.
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