Lakeside Sanctuary - Private Lakeshore | Family Friendly | Kayaks Available - Marion

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Entire home

Direct lakefront access framed by majestic trees

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Enjoy the area

Marion, NC

Lake James1 min walk
McDowell County Courthouse10 min drive
Lake James State Park18 min drive
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)59 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Guest Room 1

2 Double Beds

Guest Room 2

2 Double Beds

Living Area

1 Queen Bed

Main Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Main Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Lakeside Sanctuary - Private Lakeshore | Family Friendly | Kayaks Available

Serene getaway with lakefront, direct & easy access to the water. Beautiful private waterfront access on Lake James!

Enjoy the peacefulness of a lakeside retreat with the luxuries of a resort. This single-story home is perfect for families and friends to get together. Under the shade of sturdy trees, you can comfortably enjoy the wonders of Lake James's wildlife and scenery in every season.

Enjoy meals using our outdoor BBQ gas grill! The outdoor dining area features a picnic table and is lit with string lights for al fresco meals any time of day. You can stargaze over a crackling fire around our cozy fire pit (with an option to include our Fire Pit kit &/or S'mores & Cocoa kit!)

All our bedrooms have spacious closet space with enough room for all your luggage. Every room also has a lake view, so you'll always have the best seat in the house. With 6 beds and enough space for up to 12 individuals, you can truly fit everyone in one place! Extra linens and beach towels are available in the unit.

The home also has a fully equipped kitchen featuring a large island with ample seating and an even larger dining table. Enjoy cooking with our GreenPan eco-friendly cookware and complete set of utensils. Don't forget about our wine fridge and coffee corner!

Washer & dryer are included and in the home for your convenience.

Additional amenities available (with notice given and may come with extra fee):
- Grocery delivery = $25 service fee
- S'mores & Cocoa kit = COMPLIMENTARY upon request
- Fire Pit & firewood = COMPLIMENTARY (stocked on site)
- Baby crib = COMPLIMENTARY (kept on site)
- Kayaks = rental available for length of stay and kept on property: $120 (2 kayaks), $240 (4 kayaks) | life jackets provided

We look forward to seeing you soon at the Lake!

Property manager

The Baker Family

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Baby crib is available upon request.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Minimum 1 month notice required!

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Pet fee will apply

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Note from host: Minimum 1 month notice required!

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Marion

Located in Marion, this holiday home is on the beach. Historic Carson House and Museum of North Carolina Minerals are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Marion Greenway Trailhead and Buck Creek Trout Farm. Woodys Chair Shop and The Outpost are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Marion, NC

What's nearby

Lake James - 1 min walk
McDowell County Courthouse - 10 min drive
Lake James State Park - 18 min drive
Linville Caverns - 29 min drive
Linville Gorge Wilderness Area - 43 min drive

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 11 min drive
Sonic Drive-In - 7 min drive
Zaxby's - 11 min drive
Countryside BBQ - C-Side - 14 min drive
Mica Town Brewing - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Sanctuary - Private Lakeshore | Family Friendly | Kayaks Available pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Lakeside Sanctuary - Private Lakeshore | Family Friendly | Kayaks Available?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Sanctuary - Private Lakeshore | Family Friendly | Kayaks Available?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside Sanctuary - Private Lakeshore | Family Friendly | Kayaks Available located?

Nestled on the beach, this Marion holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lake James and Catawba River. Pisgah National Forest is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Joe K.

1 April 2024

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

Loved it!

Great place. Well equipped. Definitely 💯

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary C.

18 March 2024

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

Amazing property with a great view of Lake James

We were very impressed with the property as well as the owners. They were a pleasure to work with and will definitely work with them again in the future!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina M.

2 December 2023

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

Family Girls Getaway

Two Aunts and four cousins connected in the wonderfully welcoming home. Roomy with well finished rooms. Big lot with full lake view..we loved spending time around the cozy kitchen and island…

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

17 November 2023

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

Great spot!

Some friends and I spent the weekend hiking, biking, kayaking in the Lake James/Linville Gorge area and the house was a perfect jumping off point for us. The inside of the house was really nice - it was clean, had enough space, and set a nice vibe for the weekend. The sunrise over the lake in the mornings was absolutely gorgeous. Maria was awesome leading up to our stay and made sure all our needs were met. We ordered dinner from a delivery service one night, and were pleasantly surprised that DoorDash/etc delivered to the house. All in all a great spot!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice S.

11 November 2023

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

Wonderful fall color experience!

Very clean and comfortable home on the lake! I was alone and felt extremely safe! I highly recommend this home for fall-color trips!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by The Baker Family

We are a family-run business, with a mother-daughter centric team. Growing up, hosting friends and family was a standard part of our life. Now we have the privilege to host guests from around the world and welcome them to our little slice of heaven!

Why they chose this property

This home is our family's vacation home and will continue to be for years to come. We can't wait to share our favorite aspects of this Lake James home with you!

What makes this property unique

With over 200 ft of shoreline, this is one of most unique homes on Lake James. It's an incredibly peaceful place to vacation in every season. Spring & summer have the best warm weather that is perfect for swimming and observing cranes & other wildlife. Autumn is one of our favorites as it reflects the lush colors of the trees while having some of the most comfortable weather. In the winter, when the lake levels go down, you can see deer walk to the small island seen directly off shore.