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Come relax at Duck Pond Mountain Retreat w/stream & pond on 9 acres

Come relax at Duck Pond Mountain Retreat w/stream & pond on 9 acres

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Property grounds
Ducks on the pond
Log Dining Table
Master bedroom with queen log bed
Stream on property next to hammock

Overview of Come relax at Duck Pond Mountain Retreat w/stream & pond on 9 acres

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 794 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Map
Marion, NC
  • Popular LocationEmerald Village15 min drive
  • Popular LocationLinville Caverns26 min drive
  • Popular LocationLinville Gorge Wilderness Area43 min drive
  • AirportAsheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)72 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

Living Room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Come relax at Duck Pond Mountain Retreat w/stream & pond on 9 acres

Come unwind in the mountains while fishing in the pond for catfish, bluegill, bass & perch, relaxing in the hammock next to the stream, sitting on the front porch or hiking on the 9 acres. Privacy and serenity is what you will find on your getaway in this comfortable home set 1/4 mile off the main road. The house is 15 minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway and Little Switzerland, 20 minutes from downtown Spruce Pine or Marion, 45 minutes from Black Mountain and an hour out of Asheville.

Master bedroom has a queen log bed and it's own full spacious bathroom. The second bedroom sleeps 3 with a twin log bunk bed and a twin single log bed. If more sleeping space is needed the living room has a log futon. There is a mud room with a washing machine and dryer. Kitchen has everything you should need except food. The dining room can seat up to 6. There is also a small table (seats 2) on the porch and a picnic table outside by the stream with a charcoal grill. Build a fire in the fire pit and make s'mores. Play ladder toss in the back yard or just sit and relax and take in the nature all around you.

Home is 1,016 sq ft. Plenty of room for you and your family but close enough in the open floor plan to spend time together.

Property is located off of 226A which is the Diamondback Motorcycle and Sportscar Route. The Diamondback, NC's 226A is loaded with switchbacks looping almost 360-degrees. Runs of S-curves climb and twist sharply as they snake through lush green forest in route to the Blue Ridge Parkway just above Spruce Pine, North Carolina. Sweeping curves, amazing scenery and cool mountain breezes make the Diamondback, NC 226A, one of western NC's last great mountain roadways. Take a drive along the Diamondback for a fun drive and beautiful views.

Property manager

Don and Laura
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
No swimming

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)
Must be supervised at all times.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Enjoy yourselves! Please do not leave food or garbage outside. Use provided garbage receptacles.
Day of checkout: Remove all bedding and place in laundry room. Run dishwasher for any dirty dishes. Remove leftover food from refrigerator.
Empty trash cans into outside locked garbage bins. Ensure fires are out in fire pit and grill.

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Marion

Located in Marion, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pisgah National Forest and Catawba River, while Museum of North Carolina Minerals and Young's Mountain Music are cultural highlights. Emerald Village and Woodys Chair Shop are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and mountain biking.
Map
Marion, NC

What's nearby

  • Emerald Village - 15 min drive
  • Table Rock Trail - 19 min drive
  • Linville Caverns - 26 min drive
  • Penland School of Crafts - 29 min drive
  • Linville Gorge Wilderness Area - 43 min drive

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • Western Sizzlin - 20 min drive
  • Live Oak Gastropub - 23 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 17 min drive
  • City Drive-In - 23 min drive
  • Switzerland Cafe & General Store - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Come relax at Duck Pond Mountain Retreat w/stream & pond on 9 acres pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Come relax at Duck Pond Mountain Retreat w/stream & pond on 9 acres?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Come relax at Duck Pond Mountain Retreat w/stream & pond on 9 acres?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Come relax at Duck Pond Mountain Retreat w/stream & pond on 9 acres located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Pisgah National Forest and within 9 miles (15 km) of Emerald Village and Museum of North Carolina Minerals. Table Rock Trail and Hawksbill Mountain Trail are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
We had a delightful time at this serene, beautiful home. Sitting by the pond listening to the nearby creek, enveloped in nature was a welcome reprieve. The cabin was clean, cozy, and beautifully appointed. The owners were wonderfully communicative. We would definitely visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Weekend at the Duck Pond!
Gorgeous property! So relaxing, just sitting on the porch, listening to the stream go by. The duck pond was great, too--had tons of newts to watch from the pier. Close to so much--if you're not having a good time here, be it relaxing or on the move, you're doing it wrong! Will definitely be back, for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun in February
We just stayed for a weekend but it was lovely! Don’t like to write good things cuz than I never can get in again-but this place is awesome👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate b., lakewood ranch, fl

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place
We had an awesome time on our vacation. It was a perfect place to relax and unwind with kids.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

rebecca e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Early Christmas stay.
We wanted to stay near the inlaws for an early mountain Christmas. This place was perfect. Well equiped and clean. Plenty of games and things to entertain the kids. The pond and creek were a big hit.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Don and Laura

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Our family has been coming to the mountains a couple times a year to camp for many years. We purchased this property in July of 2015 because we wanted a place for our family to vacation with some acreage and privacy. We found this amazing property in Little Switzerland and fell in love with the serenity and privacy. We wanted a place with water and since it has a large pond with ducks and a stream that borders the length of the property it was perfect. My husband wanted a place where he could be active and enjoy the property and I wanted a place to relax. We also wanted a place that we could get to within 2 hours from our home in the Charlotte, NC area. Duck Pond fits all of these needs.

Why they chose this property

Since purchasing this property we have scoured local shops to furnish and decorate this home with a cabin feel and have included local artistry touches. We have worked to provide everything you might need to feel at home and to enjoy yourself. We welcome any feedback or suggestions for how we can make your stay more comfortable.

What makes this property unique

Duck Pond is centrally located between Little Switzerland, Spruce Pine, Marion & Old Fort. Also within 30-60 minutes we can be in Black Mountain, Asheville, Boone, Morganton, Burnsville & Mt Mitchell.

Little Switzerland NC is a colony high in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The elevations here, ranging from 3200 feet in the village to 4000 feet at the top of Grassy Mountain, offer incredible views of Mt. Mitchell to the west, Table Rock, Hawsksbill and Grandfather Mountain to the east, and the valleys of the South Toe, Turkey Cove and the bustling Catawba Valley. Little Switzerland was named because of its sweeping panoramas of deep valleys and distant ranges resembling those of the foothills of the Swiss Alps. Little Switzerland is located at exit 334 off the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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