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Fire Pit & Game Room: Family Home in Marshall!

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A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, and a chandelier. There is a view of a living room with a sofa and a fireplace.
A living room with a wooden floor, a white sofa with colorful cushions, a small side table with a lamp, and a red cabinet.
Living area
A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, and a red cabinet.
A porch with wicker furniture, a welcome sign, and a wooden door with a wreath.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 8•3 bedrooms•4 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Marshall, NC
  • Place, French Broad River
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Marshall Nature Sanctuary
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Marshall Town Hall
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Fire Pit & Game Room: Family Home in Marshall!

Covered Patio | Al Fresco Dining | ~7 Mi to Weaverville

Are you looking for the perfect Blue Ridge Mountain getaway? Book this family Marshall vacation rental! With a rustic-yet-modern interior, a fire pit, a game room, and a workout area, 'Appalachian Escape' makes it easy to spend quality time with loved ones. Enjoy scenic views along the Blue Ridge Parkway, get your adrenaline rush zip-lining at Navitat Canopy Adventures, or explore the historic Biltmore in Asheville with ease from here.

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 king bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 king bed
- Bedroom 3: 1 queen bed
- Living Room: 1 full murphy bed
- Additional Sleeping: 1 portable crib

INDOOR LIVING
- 4 Smart TVs, fireplace
- Game room w/ air hockey, pool & ping-pong tables
- Fitness area
- Chalkboard walls
- High chair
- Washer/dryer

OUTDOOR LIVING
- Backyard, hammock
- Fire pit, charcoal grill
- Covered patio
- Front porch w/ cushioned seating

KITCHEN
- Fully equipped kitchen w/ stainless steel appliances
- Cooking basics, spices, dishware/flatware
- Coffee maker, blender
- Crockpot, toaster
- Trash bags & paper towels

ACCESSIBILITY
- Multi-level home, 8 steps required to access
- Bedrooms & bathrooms on main floor

PARKING
- Driveway (4 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

- Tucked away near Marshall & Weaverville dining & outdoor adventures
- 5 miles to downtown Marshall & French Broad River access w/ tubing & rafting
- 7 miles to Weaverville Main Street shopping, bakeries, & parks
- 14 miles to downtown Asheville, Biltmore Estate & River Arts District
- 14 miles to Pisgah National Forest
- 23 miles to Wolf Ridge Ski Resort
- 29 miles to Asheville Regional Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This multi-level home requires 8 steps to access

SECURITY CAMERA INFORMATION
- Your safety matters. This property features a Google Nest doorbell device with an exterior security camera facing the front outdoor entry. The camera does not look into any interior spaces. The camera actively records video when motion is detected by the device (including devices linked to the camera such as the alarm system’s motion detector) or when the video doorbell button is pressed

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9671395
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Weaverville

Weaverville is home to this holiday home. Marshall High Studios and Dry Ridge Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Reems Creek Golf Club and Sandy Bottom Trail Rides. Travelling with kids? Consider Dream Guitars and Flow.
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Marshall, NC

What's nearby

  • French Broad River - 4 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Marshall Nature Sanctuary - 7 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Marshall Town Hall - 8 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Flow - 9 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Dream Guitars - 10 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ingles Market - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Eda’s Hideaway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fire Pit & Game Room: Family Home in Marshall! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fire Pit & Game Room: Family Home in Marshall!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fire Pit & Game Room: Family Home in Marshall!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fire Pit & Game Room: Family Home in Marshall!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fire Pit & Game Room: Family Home in Marshall! located?

Located in Weaverville, this family-friendly holiday home is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from French Broad River, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Dream Guitars and Flow. Marshall High Studios and Marshall Nature Sanctuary 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. 34 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

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

Great cozy house

Very well equipped and restful place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne E.

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

Great Time

Absolutely perfect. Could not had a more perfect place Will come back again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

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

Great escape!

We were in town for sad reasons (funeral) and this property provided an excellent way to unwind and celebrate life.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan T.

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

Funnest spot in the area

We came for work but the house is so welcoming and fun it was much more fun than expected.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

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

Awesome!

We had a wonderful time at the Marshall home. So much fun stuff to do at the house and a great location for seeing Asheville!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

shelli b.

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

Boris trip

I would stay there again. It is a cute house very comfortable. Close to the snow tubing place. We also loved the game room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

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

Five Star Rental outside Asheville

Home was beautifully decorated and super clean. Enjoyed the game room with our teens, it was a great place to keep them entertained. Hosts were very responsive to any questions, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Quick Getaway

We had a wonderful last minute getaway! The house was perfect and the special touches were appreciated! We would love to come back again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This is by far the best vacation home we have stayed in! Everything we could have needed was available. The beds were SUPER comfortable. And the games in the basement were a huge hit. The side porch was nice to have our morning coffee or just enjoy the nice weather. The only downside we encountered were the neighbors across the street and the non-stop barking dogs. But can't pick your neighbors, lol. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Mars Hill Graduation Party

Welcoming and cozy. Fun for family time with game room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dwight M.

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

Great Place, Quite

Everything was as advertised. No complaints. Yard needed mowing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Marshall house

House was exactly as described. No issues at all. Would gladly stay there again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meagan K.

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

AMAZING stay!

The property owners are so great. They communicate with you. The home is clean and furnished well. They even provide extras for the littles we have - children’s cups, plates, and toys. The beds are so comfortable. Did I mention everything is so clean?? Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kate H.

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

As advertised

The bed was super comfy. The kitchen had everything we needed. The downstairs recreation area was the Cherry on top… offering a fun alternative for spending time together. It’s an awesome spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

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

Relaxing stay

This property was exactly everything as advertised. The game and exercise room downstairs were a big hit. You had everything you could possibly think of from toddlers to elderly entertainment, fully loaded kitchen, beds were over the top comfortable. Best place we've stayed in a long time. The personal card from you was so nice. We hope to come again. Awesome place!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diana M.

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

Clean and cozy!! ❤️❤️

Very happy with this house. Very clean and cozy! Host was very accommodating and added nice touches plus had lots of amenities for your needs during your stay as well as games and activities. My sister and I are very picky about cleanliness and we’re very happy with this place. Would stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

May 2024

This was a very nice house with spacious rooms, comfortable beds and couches, plenty of things to do downstairs, and an overall comfortable atmosphere. This is somewhere we would definitely stay again if we were in the area. Hosts were easily reachable and responses were quick.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Heather

This home is spacious and comfortable.

The house was spotless and loves the Fourth of July decorations. My husband and kids really enjoyed the game room. We enjoyed s’mores by the fire pit one evening. Beds were very comfortable. Kitchen and bathrooms were well stocked. Joe and Meredith’s home is very welcoming.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

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

Felt Like Home

We absolutely enjoyed our stay in this lovely home. The owners have truly thought of every possible scenario for a stay, whether it is a group of adults or a family with young children. The house was in the perfect location to venture off in different directions. Plenty of sight seeing all around. We ventured to Pigeon Forge one day - under 2 hour drive. If something brings us back to the mountains of NC, this is the place I will come back to without question.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

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

The perfect vacation home!!

After spending the last three decades making annual trips to Madison County to see family, we have stayed in tons of vacation rentals and by far, this is our absolute favorite! The location was perfect for spending time with family in Marshall and shopping or grabbing something to eat in Weaverville. The game room provided endless entertainment for our crew and the porch was the perfect place to relax as we grilled and made use of the fire pit. Everything was decorated so well and SO COMFORTABLE and CLEAN!!! We are beyond excited for our trip next year and hope to book with the Evolve team again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaime C.

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

Perfect getaway in the mountains

We absolutely loved our stay! Easy access to Weaverville/Asheville, hiking, nature. Joe and Meredith were perfect hosts and made everything so easy for us. Our kids adored the game room basement and played pool, ping pong, and air hockey constantly. I loved the extra large porch for morning coffee and reading, and my husband loved the fire pit. The beds and towels were the best we’ve experienced in all of our VRBO stays (and we’ve stayed in many!). We will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Khrista S.

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

Amazing!

The house looks just like the pictures! It was clean, nicely decorated, and the game room was awesome. The property was nice and relaxing. Close to gas station, Walmart, and any other store you might need. There was the sweetest note on the table for us and the owners sent me a text the day we checked in. They were on vacation themselves! They went above and beyond! We were so impressed and will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

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

Relaxing Mountain Retreat

This property was the best overall vacation rental that I have ever rented. They're description was accurate, but it still exceeded expectations. The house was neat and cozy and every amenity was supplied. The covered porch was spectacular. We ate take out alot since we had a toddler and enjoyed eating outside. Coffee and pastries in the morning was so peaceful that we just sat and played with the baby all the way to lunch. I would highly recommend this place for anyone coming to the Asheville area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Cozy and Beautiful Home

Me and my group had a great experience in this home for the weekend. Even though we were 6 adults, we had a great time hanging out in the game room basement. There is plenty to do in the house so you will stay occupied! The beds and sofa were all very comfy, it was clean, and the house was in a quiet area. Plenty of parking space available and the two porches were well furnished and cute. Great outdoor hangout spots. The house was very beautifully decorated for a cozy pumpkin-themed fall which won all of us over. The hosts went above and beyond with their information provided, snacks/waters/candy provided, and a personal note left for me on the table. The chalkboard welcome on the furnace was also lovely :) we hope we can come back and would absolutely stay again. Thank you for a wonderful weekend!!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Welcoming, Clean & Comfortable

We really enjoyed our holiday stay at Appalachian Escape! We traveled to NC to spend the holidays with family & booked this home. I thought I would buy a small Christmas tree for the occasion. No need to do so as upon arrival we opened the door to a Christmas wonderland with decorations in every room. A welcome note & basket from Joe and Meredith greeted us. Memories were made in the Game Cave as everyone enjoyed pool, air hockey, etc.The beds were comfortable, the kitchen well equipped and the house was very clean.We'll be back for sure!

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