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Lakeside Sanctuary - Private Lakeshore | Family Friendly | Kayaks Available

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books
Exterior
View from property
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Washer
    Washer

Explore the area

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Marion, NC
  • Lake James
    1 min walk
  • Pisgah National Forest
    9 min drive
  • McDowell County Courthouse
    10 min drive

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About the area

Marion

With a stay at this vacation home in Marion, you'll be on the beach, just a 1-minute walk from Lake James and 13 minutes by foot from Catawba River. .This beach vacation home is 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Pisgah National Forest and 4.4 mi (7 km) from Marion Greenway Trailhead.
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What's nearby

  • Lake James - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • McDowell County Courthouse - 10 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Mission Hospital McDowell - 13 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Lake James State Park - 18 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Linville Caverns - 29 min drive - 33.9 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Roma Restaurant Pizza Pasta - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as gas grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

The Baker Family

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Ice maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Gas grills
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayaking on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pet fee will apply

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Baby crib is available upon request.

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!!
This was by far one of our favorite vacations. The house was beautiful and stocked with everything you need. We enjoyed the propeety very much. We will be returning!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Lake Property
Lakeside Sanctuary is a wonderful lake property. We've been using VRBO for years and frankly this is one of the nicest homes we've stayed in. Communication was wonderful. home was exactly as described and very well equipped - everything we could need and more. The area of the lake is VERY quiet. We enjoyed that the calm and quiet. Having lots of chairs and floats were great too. My only suggestion is to remove the picnic table from the deck and replace with a couple of lounge type chairs. It would be lovely to relax with a coffee or cocktail in such chairs. As others have mentioned, the lake is very silty. We were happy that we brought our water shoes. To us this wasn't a deal breaker but be aware.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We enjoyed a long weekend getaway with our young adult children before they head back to school this fall. Great location on the lake for boating, fishing and hiking. Great accommodations.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Eveything went as expected and better! Even tho it rained most of the time we still had a good time! Rain was coming
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
This was a beautiful home. Beautiful big property. Beautiful campfire area and room to play games like corn hole. Nice kayaking.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family celebration
The property and the view of the lake were exceptional! It’s such a relaxing place. Very spacious and lots of room to hang out and not feel like you were on top of each other. Took the chairs to the shore line and watch the ripple of waves come to shore and check out the wild life
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Home
Everything was as pictured. Very clean. I gave the location and neighborhood a 3 star only because the road is very busy for those who like to exercise or walk the dog and the lake at this location is not clear water. The kids were covered in muddy water after swimming, so make sure you wear swim shoes and of course shower afterwards.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah T., Jordan, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip
The house was absolutely perfect and the host was incredibly accommodating! We had a great stay and would absolutely come back! Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful retreat!
A friend and I wanted a relaxing vacation with great views and this sanctuary certainly delivered! Great area, quiet, near shopping if you forgot something, and within short drives to some beautiful hikes! Would absolutely recommend to anyone!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memorial Weekend with family
House was very nice, clean, spacious, and well stocked with everything from kitchen items, to towels, to bonfire supplies for our family of 5. Owners were proactive and responsive in the communication. View and access to the lake is great, with the shoreline mostly shaded in the afternoon and pretty quiet all the way around. We would definitely stay here again with the same group!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Mother's day gift to a 93 year old.
House was exactly as described on internet. The beds were very comfortable. The view of the water was so nice. Kitchen well stocked, and ice maker in fridge was a plus. Did not use kayaks weather was not the best for outdoors. The host was quick to all our needs. Our 93 year old mom loved it.Thank you to the Baker's .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakeside weekend at Lake James
Wonderful lakeside with great lake view. Charming three bedroom cottage with large open den/kitchen/dining area and spacious deck. Well-stocked with everything we needed. Would happily stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
Great place. Well equipped. Definitely 💯
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
I loved the layout of the home. Very spacious, split-bedroom floor plan. Perfect getaway for a quick trip for my parents, my daughter, my dog, and myself. We loved the backyard and the views it offered. I don't think the kayaks would have worked since they drain the lake a bit in the fall and winter, so I'm glad I didn't rent them. The property managers were amazing and always communicated promptly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

P S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
Amazing place for out of town guests!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Carrie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
Beautiful house and location. Would have given 5 stars all around but road traffic was really busy, we could hear it early in the morning and just a couple of things should be fixed or replaced. House was very spacious, plenty of room to just hangout and catch-up with extended family. Lake was down at least 5 feet so fishing was poor on that end of the lake except for catfish. But overall wonderful spot to do nothing and rest.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
We had a lovely stay at Lake James! The house was perfect and we loved being so close to the lakeshore. We spent lots of time on the porch and by the campfire. The house was well stocked with everything we needed. The owners communication was clear and thorough. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a relaxing stay!
Our family loved the Lakeside Sanctuary! Amenities were wonderful for all and house was well appointed and very clean. Kayaks, fire pit, s'mores made for a great visit. Close to Lake James State Park which made for a fun activity. Host was very communicative. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

betterhalf o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow!! What a great place.
One of the best getaways ever! This house is everything promised, charming, sunny, comfortable and meticulously clean. I've had many vacation rentals and this house was among the best properties I've ever seen. It was absolutely amazing. The house is open, airy and had beautiful views from most of the windows and a beautifully sized deck overlooking the lake. Plenty of seating to eat comfortably outside while cooking out on the deck. The most amazing thing was the kitchen!! It was equipped with EVERYTHING you could ever want or need. This kitchen is a cook's dream, fantastic appliances, top of the line utensils, pots and pans, more than enough to satisfy any cook! It was heaven!! Beds were comfortable, linens and towels fresh and plentiful. There is cable and internet. The owner Maria was top-shelf and great to work with. She sent me all the info I needed well in advance and gave me info on local grocery stores, restaurants, etc... We were there only for a few days and she went above and beyond to add special touches to make it welcoming for us. From the moment we walked in (complimentary S’mores kit for the kids) we wanted for nothing, their attention to every detail is amazing. All amenities, furniture, the patio, kayaking equipment, privacy...everything! So well thought out and accommodating! Absolutely fabulous! I would highly recommend this property. Thank you for making our stay in unforgettable!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serene lakefront property
Perfect size for our family including 2 under 2! Master bedroom closet was perfect for the toddler, and generally great that the "kids" were on the other end of the house. Other two bedrooms fairly tight with 2 double beds each, but beds were comfortable. Host provided everything we needed for the most part. Enjoyed eating on the deck and wandering down to the water - used our kayaks and SUP. This end of the lake is very quiet due to speed limit buoys, and it is shallower so had to paddle out to swim. Felt very private and serene, although right off the main road - road noise was not very discernable from the yard and lake. Maria was super responsive to questions and helpful with small issues. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Lake Trip
We do this every year and this is the best like access and privacy that we’ve ever had! Beautiful home beautiful property, and wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023