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Peacefull River Home

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Property grounds
full size bunk beds
screened in porch with gas fire pit
view from the road

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 897.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Marion, NC
  • Lake James
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • McDowell County Courthouse
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • 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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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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.
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Map
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

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Roma Restaurant Pizza Pasta - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Titan Pizza Plus - ‬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).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 40 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

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

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brenda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location, well stocked with essentials and host was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

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.

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.

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.

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

Damon B.

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

Marcie M.

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

Kelly V.

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

Julie D.

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

jason

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

Tisha G.

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

rebecca d.

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

8/10 Good

Sara C.

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

Dee M.

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

Jennifer T.

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

matt t.

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

Kevin F.

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

Karen K.

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

Bob P.

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

Katie H.

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

Nelly C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason E.

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

Steve F.

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

Joshua L.

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

About the host

Hosted by BARTON COOK

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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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