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Marion is waiting for you at this adorable 1-bedroom house. This charming property features a cozy bedroom and a living room with a sofa bed. Guests can enjoy amenities like WiFi, AC, and a Washer & Dryer during their stay. Come explore with us and make your holiday one for the books with a stay at our place.About pets:No pets allowed.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About events:No events allowed.

Take it easy at this brand new, unique and tranquil getaway with mountain views. Tucked away in the forest surrounded by mountain laurel, rhododendron and creeks, you’ll experience nature like never before.This one bedroom cabin has a private bathroom and small kitchenette area. Enjoy relaxing on the spacious porch with custom mountain laurel railing or cooking over the fire pit. TV, microwave, mini refrigerator, induction range, wireless internet, bedding, towels, and cookware all provided.A short 5 minute walk away (4WD by vehicle) is a secluded pavilion dining area complete with fire pit. Nearby is the path to the waterfall and connections to hiking paths.Marion, NC is picturesque and was recently voted by Travel & Leisure magazine as the #1 area to purchase a vacation property.Hiking and creek access on site, this property backs up to the Pisgah National Forest.You will be immersed in nature. There are 90 acres of forest with walking or biking trails that tie into Pisgah National Forest. Feel free to hike or bike up to the covered picnic area or waterfall on the property. Native Western North Carolina 'lightning bugs' will twinkle in the summer nights as you hear the call of whippoorwills from the porch. Western North Carolina fall is a highlight of life as vibrant leaf colors take over the landscape and the crisp cool mornings and evenings provide the perfect temperature for sitting around a fire with a cup of hot coffee. Experience relaxation as you listen to the sound of rain hitting the tin roof while falling asleep in a memory foam bed in our climate controlled cabin.To greet you as you enter the property are friendly goats and a donkey. They love to eat treats out of your hand. Treats are provided.Hiking around the cabin is considered a moderate difficulty level. There is a trail below the cabin (stay straight after you pass through the gate). You will pass our future fish pond and if you walk up the road stay to the right and it will take you to the Pavilion area. You can also walk to the Pavilion from the cabin by continuing straight up the hill instead of turning to the cabin. Pavilion is at top. This wooded property does have yellow jackets and other woodland creatures so use caution. Hiking is at your own risk. Bear mace is provided in cabin.*Driveway to cabin is a gravel road. 4WD or all wheel drive recommended. There is 2wd parking spots available with a short walk to the cabin. About pets:Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total).About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:Put out fires in fire pit when not using.Take trash to the receptacle near the gate to keep bears away from cabin.About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About events:No events allowed.

Newer custom home in The Arbors, a private and gated community on beautiful Lake James NC. This spacious custom lakefront home has all the room and amenities to accommodate one or two families very comfortably. The main level of the house has an open concept with a living and dining areas, a fully equipped kitchen, a laundry room and two bedrooms. There’s a grilling porch off the kitchen with a Weber gas grill. The level also has a comfortably furnished covered porch overlooking the lake with beautiful lake and mountain views; you’ll really enjoy having a morning coffee an afternoon nap or an evening cocktail while looking at the beautiful views this porch provides. The master bedroom has a king sized bed, walk in closet and private bathroom. The bathroom has a double vanity, a jetted whirlpool tub and an over-sized enclosed steam shower. The second bedroom has a queen sized bed and attached full bathroom.The lower level of the house has a second living area, a wet bar, a ping-pong room and 2 more bedrooms. The lower level also has a covered patio facing the lake. One bedroom has a queen size bed and the other is set up for kids with a full/twin bunkbed and a trundle bed. There are also two full baths on the lower level.Down at the lake the private dock can accommodate multiple boats and has a swim platform and ladder. There’s also a small deck down by the lake with chairs and tables for your lounging. So bring your boat, PWCs, canoes, kayaks (owner has 2 kayaks for your use), or rent a boat from one of the nearby marinas and tie them up to the dock after a fun day on the lake.Lake James with over 150 miles of shoreline is one of the most beautiful lakes you'll ever visit. Bordered by the Pisgah National Forest and Lake James State Park along its northern shores providing pristine and unspoiled vistas. Hike in the Pisgah Forest, or to any of the numerous nearby waterfalls or along the Appalachian Trail, white water rafting, take a ride along the Blue Ridge Parkway, or enjoy a round of golf, There are a ton of fun things to do during your stay. In the fall the turning colors will take your breath away and in winter there are a number of nearby snow ski mountains that will entertain boarders and skiers alike.Asheville is a short drive away with many attractions such as the Biltmore Estate, one of 'America's Castles'. Also enjoy Asheville's eclectic downtown with great shopping and dining and a nightlife that includes live music at the nationally acclaimed Orange Peel and other concert venues.. Asheville is also known for its awesome art galleries and fine dining and let’s not forget the BBQ!Black Mountain is nearby and affords many things to do. Take a walk through historic downtown and discover numerous unique gift shops, galleries, and Appalachian-style craft stores, with local craftsmen often demonstrating iron works, dulcimer making, and throwing pottery. From the most upscale cuisine, to country cooking and BBQ, the area is home to over forty restaurants sure to please any palate. Dine inside or outside, while enjoying the local flavor or celebrating a special occasion. After dinner enjoy a wide variety of nightly music at one of its many venues. Marion and Morganton are nearby towns that are just minutes away and offer all of the conveniences and amenities you'll need while vacationing. Keywords: Lake Front, Smokey Mountains, Blue Ridge Parkway, Mountain Lake, Asheville, Biltmore, Lake James, Pisgah, Appalachian Trail, Whitewater Rafting, Water, Waterfront, Appalachian Trail, Shortoff, Grandfather Mountain, snow skiing, canoeing, kayaking, wake-boarding, hiking, boating, water skiing, fishing, Blue Ridge Parkway, Mount Mitchell, Blowing RockAbout pets:Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 20 lbs per pet (limit one pet total).About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:You can't park any type of trailers in the driveway. There is on-site secured storage available, please contact owner for additional info..About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.

Main View is from our private dock. See all property photos for views and slope.10% off a weekly booking applied to stays before June and after August. Vrbo will automatically adjust the rate. Offer does not apply to June, July, and August.Our home is lakefront with private dock, (see photo), on a wide expanse of lake tucked into a treelined ridge overlooking Lake James. Enjoy an expansive shoreline with wide open views and a wonderful spot to swim. This home offers views of Dobson’s Knob and Table Rock. Natural landscaping surrounds this 6BR/4.5 BA Topsider Home. Expansive floor plan and 6 bedrooms makes it the perfect home for family/friend getaways. Guests will have access to the platform dock, the deck above the dock, and several kayaks, including paddles. See details under amenities.The layout is below: Maximum 12 Guests TotalMain level entry from parking area. 5 vehicle maximum allowance. Guest will have access to garage. The living room and kitchen are open to the dining area and living area, and all have floor to ceiling views to the lake/mountains outside. This area is very open and spacious due to the design of the home. A powder room, Master bedroom with Smart TV, and master bath with jetted whirlpool tub are located on the main level. The staircase leading to the upper level is open to the living area. The staircase leading to the lower level is enclosed.The Upper Level has 2 additional bedrooms and 2 full baths. There is a landing that looks over the great room below.The Lower Level has a family room with a 60” LG OLED Smart TV that is connected to router with an Ethernet cable, 3 bedrooms, a large full bath, and laundry area with new washer.The WIFI plan is with Frontier and was just updated Spring 2023. Cable and satellite are not provided. Guests are welcome to use the Smart TVs to log into their own accounts. There is a table in the MB closet that can be used as a desk.The main level has a wrap deck that looks over the ridge to the dock and water. Chairs for the deck are in the garage. The lot is very natural, so there are windows of views from the home. The lower level has a patio under the above deck with porch swings.What we love about our home: The round design offers an open and airy flow to enjoy the views and interacting with family and friends. Our lot is mature and naturally wooded to offer privacy. Our community is gated and offers walking trails and lots of wildlife. You will feel like you are tucked away in a peaceful place, and yet you are only minutes from town.The property has a series of stairs that lead to the dock. We suggest children should always be accompanied by an adult. We also recommend a well-planned list before walking down to the platform and dock. You will get your exercise on those stairs. See photos.The garage is open to the guest. It also houses the gas grill, fire pit, and trash containers. These items should stay in the garage due to wildlife. Do not leave them sitting out unattended. Additional paddles or vest may be stored here if needed. The grill and the fire pit are only to be used on the driveway, not on the deck due to fire risk.The home is set up for 12 guests and we provide linens, towels, kitchenware including kid’s flatware and cups, a drip coffee machine and a Keurig. Please send the manager an email if you need to know about specific items. We do not have any infant items, such as gates, cribs, or highchairs.Marion is the closest town, about a 15-minute drive, and Morganton is about a 30-minute drive. Asheville is an hour away, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, and Boone are also about an hour drive. The manager will send you area notes on groceries, restaurants, and travel.We are in a private gated community and all owners and guests are expected to follow the rules below:Boat trailers are not allowed to be parked in the driveways, if you bring a boat, you will need to secure off site parking. The manager can send you information on a location and costs.1- No loud noise disturbances2- No vehicles parked on the sides of the street or curbs3- No fireworks4- No groups that exceed the septic permit (12 in this case)5- You must observe the no wake zones inside coves6- You must observe the speed limits postedWe hope that you will book and enjoy your time on Lake James and in our lovely Blue Ridge Mountains! Our manager is happy to answer any questions and provide you with additional details about the house or area.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.Adult supervision required for dock.About customRules:HOA rules listed in description, violation is grounds for termination of stay..Trash not allowed outside containers and must be taken off by guests.,No large groups, gatherings or events allowed. Rental agreement Tenant info required..About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 24.About events:No events allowed.

**GET 10% OFF POSTED RATES WHEN YOU BOOK A WEEK.** Automatically applied through Vrbo when booked. Discount may be seasonal.Tucked away in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, our home offers direct water access to Lake James, as well as beautiful mountain views. Inside a gated community, the property is situated on over 2 wooded acres. Enjoy the great outdoors swimming, boating, fishing, kayaking, hiking trails inside and outside the community, and getting a close look at local wildlife. We are conveniently located between Charlotte and Asheville, also just an hour away from Boone, Blowing Rock, Linville and Banner Elk. A great location to take day trips from. Shopping and groceries are just a 15-minute drive away too. Boat trailers are not allowed to be parked in the driveways, if you bring a boat, you will need to secure off site parking. The manager can send you information on a location and costs.PLEASE READ ALL OF OUR HOUSE RULES AND ATTACHED RENTAL AGREEMENT PRIOR TO BOOKING. IDENTIFICATION OF RESPOSIBLE BOOKING PARTY MUST BE SUPPLIED.About our layout and features: See New Photos and Floorplan uploadedMain Level- Open design kitchen, dining for 10, and living room. Access to upper decking and screen porch with wood burning fireplace. The master bedroom and ensuite bath are off the living room and there are 2 other bedrooms that share a full bath on the other side of the entry hall. One with king bed, and the other with 2 twins. The hall has a half bath and stairs to the lower level.Lower level- Large family room with air hockey, corn hole, and piano. Large covered lower deck with access to upper deck and path to the dock. 2 master suites with queen beds and very spacious baths, laundry room with additional fridge and iron with board, bonus space with 2 twin beds.There are 5 Smart TVs throughout the house and Direct TV. WIFI is included but speeds can vary in this neighborhood, so we recommend not having too many devices attached at once. Board games are located in the living room and the family room. Guests are welcome to read any books in the home. The private dock has power and lights and 2 kayaks with vests are included.Check out the Amenities section of the listing and Rooms and Beds for more details.If you have additional questions about the home or the area in general, ask our Property Manager. Karen is local and has over 14 years of experience in this area. We look forward to hosting you soon!About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.Children should always be supervised on the dock..About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 24.About events:No events allowed.

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Marion is perfect for families and outdoor enthusiasts. This home is newly remodeled and located just a few minutes away from downtown Marion! A perfect location for a weekend getaway or long term stay. The spacious layout features a nice comfortable living room with lots of natural light. Kitchen is equipped with all essentials and furnished with guests needs in mind. Enjoy your meals together around the kitchen island. Main bedroom offers a king size bed, dresser and a wardrobe. Additional bedrooms both have full sized beds. Explore the charming, small mountain town of Marion where you can find many restaurants, local shops, historical interests, breweries and taprooms.The area offers hiking and mountain biking trails. Chase waterfalls, float the Catawba River, or visit Lake James! Visit Spillway Bridge & Co for live music and cocktails, and Crabby Abby’s Bar and Grill for dinner. This home is a perfect spot for anyone looking to check out Marion or the surrounding areas. Black Mountain is a short 25 min away and offers even more shops, art galleries, and restaurants. Asheville is 40 minutes away and is best known for its hipster culture, vibrant art scene, amazing craft breweries, and plenty of beautiful parks and outdoor activities.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:No parties of any type are allowed.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:No events allowed.

Endless fun throughout the seasons! 2 NIGHT MIN THROUGH FALL AND WINTER, EXCEPT HOLIDAYS. PLEASE READ ALL HOUSE RULES BEFORE BOOKING. Recent improvements to all our outdoor spaces, include a wrap around upper and lower deck with plentry of outdoor seating. Sun deck dock with lots of room to enjoy the sun and swimming, along with the other water equipment we offer. Spend quality time with family and friends and enjoy the endless lake and mountain views from this 4BR/3BA home located inside a gated community on Lake James. The private double decker dock offers space for a boat, not included, and two decks for lounging. There are area options for boat rentals and other water toys. Included, are 4 kayaks for guest use and 2 paddle boards. The outdoor entertaining space is great with a large back yard with fire pit and plenty of outdoor seating for dining. Your eye goes directly to the water! There are upper and lower decks on the rear of the home, facing the lake, and both offer seating options. These decks have just been updated and expanded! Our lot has expanded to include the cove to the right and we are working to make this space usable to our guests by adding walkways for kayak access. Boat trailers are not allowed to be parked in the driveways, if you bring a boat, you will need to secure off site parking. The manager can send you information on a location and costs.About the house: Upper or main level has master bedroom and bath with patio doors to the deck overlooking the lake, a second bedroom with another king bed, large hall bath, and great room design with kitchen, eat in dining, and living room with vaulted ceilings and gas fireplace. New larger doors now lead out to the deck with extra dining options and expanded seating. The lower level has a large den and smart TV, bedroom with queen and new larger patio doors to the lower deck, and one more bedroom with a queen and also a bunk bed. Large hall bath. The laundry area is located off of the bunk room. Home offers internet and 3 TVs for convenience.Lake James is located in both McDowell and Burke Counties and offers 30% of it's shoreline to the State Park, so it's no wonder that there is no shortage of outdoor activites to enjoy in our area. We have boating, swimming, fishing, kayaking and canoes, hiking, biking, trails and mountain climbing. Marion and Morganton are nearby towns that offer shopping, dining, and entertainment opportunities. Come explore the great outdoors at Lake James and see what makes our water stand out .About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.Parental supervision needed outdoors..About customRules:All trash is bagged and placed into containers provided. No trash is allowed outside the containers. Excessive trash must be taken off by guests..Pets are not allowed, not even by visitors of guests. Fines or expulsion may occur. Kayaks must be stored after use and vests and paddles also.,Full name, mailing address, email contact & cell phone are required of booking party for reservation to be fully confirmed. Photo ID may be requested..About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:No events allowed.

Consider this house your home away from home while you visit Nebo. With 7 bedrooms including 3 king beds, 2 queen beds, 2 twin beds, and 2 bunk beds, this tremendous property offers plenty of space for all guests. Each of the 6 full bathrooms is equipped with a shower and a hair dryer for your convenience. Whether you're looking for a perfect family getaway or a soothing retreat with friends, this house has everything you need for a relaxing stay. We'll be available to answer any questions while you stay at our place.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.

Beautiful Lakefront home for you and your family to enjoy. New Construction in pristine condition.Take the paved winding path down to the double dock for some fun in the sun or relax with your favorite book on the screened porch overlooking the pine woods. Spacious accommodations - upstairs and downstairs living area with a bonus bunkie room to accommodate the littles. Gourmet, well-appointed kitchen for the chef in the family. A Paddle-board, a Canoe and Two Kayaks provided, though you will need to bring your own life jackets.Community pool and additional lake access included in rental.Pack those fishing poles! Bass bite year-round.Here are a few boat rental options. You can pull right up to the dock in our deep water cove. Scott at Benfield's Landing 828-584-0441Mimosa Boat Landing (828) 584-1886Noah's https://noahslandingnc.com/rentals-at-lake-james/https://lakejamespontoons.com/After your glorious day on the water, relax in our comfy Adirondack chairs and fire up the Solo Stove fire pit.S’mores for everyone!For those who love wintertime adventures, we are a short daytrip from Beech and Sugar Mountain. Enjoy skiing, sledding, snow tubing, ice skating and more!About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:Sometimes a later check out can be accommodated..Rescheduling is rarely accommodated. In the unlikely event that a reschedule is granted, any cancellation of the reschedule will not be refunded.,We are on Septic, so please no flushable wipes!!.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 26.About events:No events allowed.

Located in a gated communicate on Lake James, Newman’s Nook is a Farmhouse-style lake house on a calm cove, nestled in the Blue Ridge mountain foothills of North Carolina. It offers all amenities you’d hope for along with hand-crafted wood pieces from the property, including the fireplace mantel, shelves, mirrors and dining tables. Situated close to many must-see adventures, see Area Highlights further below.Lake James is a stunning wonderland for adventure or relaxation. Take in picturesque views, smell fresh lake mountain air, listen to nature’s music and feel the cool, clean water of fabulous Lake James! Living / Dining Areas:Newman’s Nook is perfect to share with friends or another family, intentionally designed with two living spaces. Each living room has a large screen TV and lounge seats, ideal for different entertainment preferences. The downstairs living room has a stone, wood-burning fireplace, perfect for winter!The spacious gourmet kitchen provides everything needed during your stay. For memorable meals, a large indoor dining area comfortably seats 10. Bedrooms:An energizing night sleep is everyone’s wish, and Newman’s Nook can sleep 12 comfortably. The downstairs master has a California king-size bed. It’s spacious with a full bath, walk-in closet and offers fantastic sunrise views! The large upstairs master has a king size bed, full bath, walk-in closet and side room with two additional twin-size beds. The third upstairs bedroom has two bunk beds with Tempur-Pedic mattresses, sleeping four additional people.The fourth upstairs room is a game room with pull-out queen-size bed. It can comfortably sleep two.Outdoor Space:• Pool: Right next door you'll find a neighborhood pool, fire pit, showers, bathrooms and large shelter (pool typically is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day while the fire pit is available year round). Please treat this common area with respect so we can continue offering it to our guests.• Screened porch: Seating for 10, this space allows you to enjoy nature’s sights and sounds. Two ceiling fans keep it cool and Edison lights add nice ambiance. Enjoy your morning coffee and breakfast or a fun meal with friends / family. Next to the screened porch is a grilling deck with gas grill.• Cove and Dock: An easy walk down a gentle slope reveals a deep cove with dock. Have fun jumping off the dock, relaxing on floats, using lake toys or fishing. You can also set up chairs to chill, get some sun and take in the sights of the lake and mountains. If you own a watercraft there's easy navigation to moor your watercraft on the dock. If you’d like to rent a pontoon boat, rentals are available nearby.• Boathouse: Steps from the dock, it’s filled with various size life jackets and the following to enjoy during your stay FREE:- Floats- Single kayak- Double kayak- Kid’s single kayak- Stand-up Paddle BoardArea Highlights – Excellent Location for All Seasons!Newman’s Nook is minutes from Blue Ridge Parkway, Pisgah National Forest, Linville Gorge, Linville Falls, Lake James State Park, Table Rock and Black Mountain. Silver Fork Winery and Whippoorwill Farm brewery are just minutes away! It's also an easy drive to Asheville, Biltmore, Blowing Rock, Boone and other State Parks. Summer visit? Stay cool in the soothing waters of Lake James or rent a pontoon boat to explore the lake. Visit the lake islands and stop by Lake James beach. Fish from the dock or just enjoy the sun and scenery. Consider visiting multiple local waterfalls.Fall or Spring visit? A perfect time of year! The water is often warm enough to enjoy. It’s also prime for fishing! Mountain biking trails are nearby and hiking trails are numerous. Popular hikes are to the top of Shortoff Mountain or into the Linville Gorge for majestic views. In the Fall, experience breathtaking beauty with leaves on full display. Enjoy a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway.Winter visit? A serene time to enjoy snow-topped mountains and the peaceful lake. Feel the warmth of the fireplace after a day of hiking, snow tubing or skiing. Sugar Mountain, Jonas Ridge and Beech Mountain offer these activities close by in Boone, NC.Also make sure to explore the nearby towns of Morganton and Marion for shopping, micro-breweries, restaurants, antiquing and local arts & crafts. We sincerely hope you enjoy your stay.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:Park on gravel drive only, not the lawn/natural areas. No trailers, campers or anything requiring towing allowed..Observe lake and pool water safety - no lifeguards on duty. No headfirst diving in the pool or off the dock. Dock water depth estimated at 10 feet.,No more than 12 guests at any time per house rules. Also, no tents are permitted..About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.