Escape to the Blue Ridge Mountains with Main House, a 6-bedroom, pet-friendly vacation rental perfect for families or groups. Enjoy modern touches and a fully equipped kitchen in this spacious home. Relax by the fire pit while taking in gorgeous sunset views or explore nearby trails on Mount Mitchell.
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9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
6 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 14242 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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About this property
Family Holiday Retreat! Mtn-View Blue Ridge Home
Find some rest and relaxation in the Blue Ridge Mountains with this 6-bedroom, 6.5-bath vacation rental! This spacious home boasts 2,600 square feet complete with modern touches and a fully equipped kitchen. Bring your camera to capture the gorgeous sunset views as you kick back by the fire pit. Hit the slopes in the winter with Sugar Mountain and Appalachian Ski Mountain within easy driving distance or, in the summer, explore the trails on Mount Mitchell, the tallest mountain on the East Coast!
-- THE PROPERTY --
2,600 Sq Ft | Pet Friendly | In-Unit Laundry | New High-Speed Starlink Internet
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Bedroom 3: King Bed | Bedroom 4: King Bed | Bedroom 5: King Bed | Bedroom 6: 2 Queen Beds
OUTDOOR LIVING: Fire pit w/ seating, charcoal grill, mountain views INDOOR LIVING: Flat-screen Smart TV, dining table, modern furnishings, 6 en-suite bathrooms KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ cooking basics & spices, stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, microwave, island w/ seating, 2 Keurig coffee makers (1st and 2nd floor), commercial refrigerators GENERAL: Free WiFi, towels/linens, washer/dryer, cleaning essentials, air conditioning, pet fee (paid pre-trip) PARKING: Gravel lot (5 vehicles), overflow parking available ADDT'L ACCOMMODATIONS: An additional 6-bedroom "Summit House" for 12 guests is available on this 10-acre property with a separate nightly rate. If you would like to reserve both rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking. Any evidence of smoking will result in a $500 post-stay cleaning fee - Pet friendly w/ a $200 fee (+ fees & taxes, maximum of 2 pets) - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: The property does have cell phone service but it may be spotty since the property is located in a rural area. Please check with your provider to confirm your service quality. WiFi calling is available due to the internet connection
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Internet access
Parking and transport
Limited on-site parking (max 5 spaces)
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
6.5 private bathrooms
Towels provided
Living spaces
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Games
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Things to do
Bodyboard
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Motor boating nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: A maximum of 2 pets are allowed.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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
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
About the area
Marion is home to this holiday home. Historic Carson House and Arrowhead Monument are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Mitchell State Park and Pisgah National Forest. Old Fort Railroad Museum and Emerald Village are also worth visiting. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby. Visit our Marion travel guide
Is Family Holiday Retreat! Mtn-View Blue Ridge Home pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Family Holiday Retreat! Mtn-View Blue Ridge Home?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Family Holiday Retreat! Mtn-View Blue Ridge Home?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Family Holiday Retreat! Mtn-View Blue Ridge Home?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Family Holiday Retreat! Mtn-View Blue Ridge Home located?
Situated in Marion, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Pisgah National Forest and Buck Creek Trout Farm. Mount Mitchell Golf Club and Roaring Fork Waterfalls are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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Family Holiday Retreat! Mtn-View Blue Ridge Home Reviews
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We had a wonderful experience during our visit! The view is gorgeous, and the house is very spacious! I LOVED the dining area, which was big enough to accommodate our group eating together in one place! The living area was very accommodating for our group sessions and game times! Great place to stay!
Had our cycling team camp here and the location and amenities could not be more perfect!! From having bathrooms in each room, bike racks, recovery boots- the whole team absolutely loved the location. I will say be prepared for the most difficult climb of the day being the driveway, but that aspect just made the trip that much more enjoyable
A team of volunteers stayed in this house just up the street from a home that we were helping rebuild as part of the hurricane relief effort. It easily housed all seven of us and was definitely adequate for our needs. We had to drive around the road closed sign, but we would’ve had to have done that to get to the home we were rebuilding anyway, so it was fine.
We spent a long weekend here with friends . The house was much nicer than expected from the pictures on VRBO. It was very clean, nicely decorated and spacious enough for a large group. We enjoyed the gorgeous views from the fire pit area. There are lots of nice waterfalls and trails in the area, about 20 min away from the house ( Toms Creek Falls, Crabtree Falls). Asheville is not too far away either, about 50 min. As for restaurants in the area, there are some nice ones in Marion ( 30 min away).
Overall we enjoyed staying here. It’s the perfect place to disconnect and relax.
Alina C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Julie
4 Jan 2022
Gorgeous view, lots of living space but over priced for an unfinished home
The mountain view from the firepit is lovely. Communication from Amy was terrific. Lots of nice coffee products and appliances. Beds were super comfy. The double range and cooktop were top of the line. One of the double fridges had broken the week before but Amy had provided a huge cooler to supplement the single fridge as it was the holidays and we are a big foodie family. House is very spacious, plenty of living space and dining area. There were a few bundles of wood for firepit which was appreciated.
The house is very much a work in progress - two porches were under construction, no hooks or places to hang jackets or extra towels. There were no dressers or drawers in bedrooms just a few hangers in each closet and an IKEA type of bench storage. Living room furniture is very much IKEA but functional.
I have my own high end rental property and have also rented all over the world and I believe the owners need to up the game in quality and full provision for that price.
Nice local toiletries, thoughtful amenities, books and brochures in the house with local hikes and restaurants to consider are the types of touches you expect at that price. It's a beautiful area to explore and should be easily accessible to a renter.
Rated the house 3 stars for the price. If it was $1000 less, I would give it 4 stars.
Julie
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Ayman
12 Oct 2021
Large & Clean, Slow (Not Usable) Internet, & No TV Service
Large & Clean, Great Host, Off-Grid, Be Prepared: Slow Internet (Not Usable) & No TV Service!
Large newer home, clean and Amy, the host, is great to communicate with and she's always wants to make sure you're happy with the stay.
We're 3 couples and all agree that the overall rating should be around 3 to 3.5 stars. However, I rounded up to 4 stars because Amy the host is very nice and I think they will get things corrected.
Here are the details (Pros & Cons) based on our situation:
Pros:
Nice views, roughly at 2,000 ft elevation. You're in between the hills, not really on top of a hill/mountain
Clean, new house, and the kitchen is fully stocked
Large and comfortable bedrooms as described
Amy, the host, is very pleasant and attentive to our needs
If you're looking to be secluded and 10 miles (30 minutes) away from anything, this is the home for you.
Walkie-Talkies as the property were life savers and a welcome benefit (Thank you), since there's next to no communication method at all.
Cons:
No Internet Service!!! While yes, there's a modem and WiFi, it is absolutely unusable except to get a text through via WiFi every now and then. We also got a few emails in and some basic web search with waiting about a minute for each page to load.
It is absurd how slow the Internet is, I would not advertise that internet is available at this property
No TV service either!!! There's one TV in the living room and it does not have cable or satellite service, it is a Samsung Smart TV and it has the Samsung TV channels, however, the internet was buffering every 30 seconds, which made it unusable. The kids and adults were frustrated after dark with nothing to do.
They have a DVD player and some old DVDs, but most of them are scratched, so we couldn't watch anything for 4 days.
Outdoor covered deck, it was a nice surprise to see the owners are adding an outdoor covered patio/deck; we didn't expect that, but there's no direct access from the house, so if it is raining, you have to get wet before you get to the outdoor deck. Nonetheless, it's nice to have
The home is 9.9 miles away from the closest grocery store, or any shopping. The road is beautiful and twisty, but that means, if you need anything, it will take 30 minutes each way to pick up, so buy everything ahead of your arrival.
The lock at the gate is hard to align the digits to unlock it
The keys for the front door are difficult to operate the deadbolt, keys kept getting stuck in the deadbolt lock.
Overall, nice stay; but priced well above the level of amenities provided!!! Thank you
Ayman K.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Sandy
10 Jul 2021
Not what we expected
We learned our lesson. So many inconveniences with this house. This was our vacation and everyday there was something.
The house was comfortable and very clean. Great location for numerous day trips and hikes. We returned to the house each day, tired from our excursions, and enjoyed the fire pit, views, and peace and quiet of this house. The guest host was thoughtful and helpful with recommendations in the area. Just two important notes: (1) This house is literally on the side of a mountain, which makes for great views. But there is no flat space or yard for young kids to run around in, if you are looking to spend a lot of time at the property and that is important to you. (2) No cell service, which was expected, but the wireless connection was spotty at best. Ok in the morning and very little connectivity at night. This is likely not a limitation of the property itself but the area in general. Overall, a great place to disconnect and clear your head.
Great home in a beautiful setting! New, clean, comfortable very well appointed kitchen.
My family and I had a great time. This property is surrounded by mountains, beautiful! The house includes all the conveniences in the kitchen, blankets in the great room etc. The property manager was very kind and helpful. She kept in touch with us to make sure we were well and in case we needed anything. She sent us information about places to go and things to do in the area as well as recommendations on restaurants places to shop. I highly recommend this property. We will definitely rent again!
Marilyn A.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer
28 Dec 2020
House on Buck Creek
The house was very nice and Amy who helped with our stay was amazing. She reached out multiple times to make sure we had everything we needed. The view was great out of the front door. The beds were comfortable. We had no cell service but it wasn’t bad to unplug. They did have a house phone. The only down side was the water didn’t get really hot in the showers. Ultimately we would stay here again.