Welcome to our Lake James retreat - where every detail allows for connection, joy, and unforgettable moments for your family and friends! Tucked into a peaceful cove at one end of the lake, it has one of the easiest water access on the Lake James shoreline. No endless staircases or tricky descents to the waterfront - just a gentle stroll across the wide grassy lawn to your private dock. Just 10 minutes to Marion, 45 minutes to Asheville, and less than 2 hours to Charlotte or to Winston-Salem.
*Perfect for Multi-Generational and Multi-Family Gatherings*
This is a home where grandparents, parents, kids, and friends can all stay comfortably. With generous bedrooms and spacious common areas, there’s room to spread out - and plenty of spaces to come together
*Highlights You’ll Love*
⎷ Hot Tub with a View – Relax under the stars or watch TV while soaking.
⎷ Huge Fire Pit – Perfect for marshmallows and stories.
⎷ Game Room – Pool, Golden Tee, skee-ball, air hockey, and board games.
⎷ Themed Bedrooms – Kayaking, fishing, mountain biking, and wakeboarding designs.
⎷ Theatre Room – Large screen, streaming, oversized couch, and popcorn machine.
⎷ Fully Equipped Kitchen – All tools for cooking included.
⎷ Photo Spots – Kayak wall, Lake James mural, and travel sign post selfie spot.
⎷ Boat-Ready – Nearby launch, trailer parking, and docking at the house.
⎷ Water Toys – Kayaks, paddleboat, and fishing poles.
*A Day at the Lake*
Start your morning with coffee on the deck or a peaceful kayak paddle at sunrise, then spend the day fishing, boating, or tubing. Grab ice cream at Lake James Marina, grill dinner with lake views, and end the night in the hot tub or around the fire pit sharing laughs under the stars.
*Beyond the Water*
Lake James delivers year-round experiences: enjoy spring wildflowers and hiking, summer boating, swimming, and fishing, fall’s vibrant foliage with scenic trails, and winter festivals, cozy evenings, and hot tub relaxation. Within 15–45 minutes, explore charming small towns, sample craft beer and local wine, chase waterfalls, hike scenic trails, or ride mountain biking routes—every season offers something new to discover.
*Why We Created This Place & Amenities*
This lakefront home was designed for families and friends to unplug, play, and create lasting memories. Highlights include a private boat dock, hot tub with TV, large fire pit, 5 kayaks, peddle boat, outdoor dining and grill, themed bedrooms, bunk room for 8, fully stocked kitchen, washer/dryer, game room with arcade games, pool table, and movie room with streaming. Additional conveniences: 2-car garage, 4 exterior parking spots, EV charger, high chairs, portable crib, modern amenities, and proximity to downtown Marion (10 min) and Asheville/Blue Ridge Parkway (45 min). Unique touches include a hand-painted Lake James mural and a photo-ready travel sign post.
AMENITIES INCLUDE:
• Private boat dock for the house, with flat, easy yard access from the back door
• Large fire pit w/ 10 Adirondack chairs + string lights for ambience
• Hot tub with adjacent overhead swivel TV and streaming access
• 5 Kayaks
• Peddle Boat: seats 2 adults and 2 kids
• Main-level deck with table and chairs for outside dining
• Outdoor propane grill + grill tools
• Lower-level patio with couch, chairs, and fire table feature
• Fully stocked kitchen
• Fridge with pull-out freezer
• Filtered water from inside fridge, for refilling water bottles
• Microwave
• Blender
• Combo Keurig coffee maker + drip coffee maker
• High chair for babies + toddlers
• Portable crib + cotton sheets for babies + toddlers, so you don’t have to pack it!
• Washer + Dryer
• Poker table w/ reversible top, also great for doing puzzles and having lively board games
• Downstairs bar area for entertaining, with ice maker unit and 2 beverage fridges
• 2 car garage available
• 4 exterior parking spaces
• EV Charger (Juicebox brand)
• Modern-height (taller) toilets, helpful for older adults
• Noise Aware noise-monitoring system
• Nest thermostat
• Ring doorbell
• Electronic keypad locks, with a unique code per guest visit period
• Arcade games, including Golden Tee
• Game room w/ skee-ball, basketball, air hockey, foosball
• Popcorn maker for movie theater enjoyment!
• Movie room w/ extra large TV screen + streaming access
• 3 themed bedrooms on main level
• 2 full bathrooms and one half bathroom on main level
• Themed bunk bed room on lower level to sleep 8
• Full bathroom on lower level
• Ample hooks for hanging wet towels, swimsuits, etc.
• Hand-painted mural of Lake James on lower level, done by a local NC artist
• Hand-crafted travel sign post for photos, with a space to write in your favorite spot
• Pool table
• TV’s in every bedroom and multiple common spaces, including by the hot tub
• 10 minutes from charming downtown Marion shops, grocery stores, pharmacies
• 45 minutes from Asheville or the Blue Ridge Parkway
**Just an FYI, the cove that our home is on is in a no-wake zone and the water is very shallow. If you bring your boat, you may have to trim up your motor and paddle out of the cove. Reach out if you have any other questions!
**Please note that bedroom 5 is a small room with a bunk bed connected to Bedroom 4. It’s separated by a sliding door which offers privacy but you do need to walk through Bedroom 4 to get to the bathroom and the rest of the home.
