Hidden Retreat Close to Hiking-Biking-Fishing

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61350 sq ft

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Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen

Explore the area

Marion, NC

McDowell County Courthouse
‪11 min drive‬
Buck Creek Trout Farm
‪17 min drive‬
Catawba Falls
‪18 min drive‬
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Family room

1 Double Futon

Upstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Upstairs Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Welcome to The Breakaway Bungalow! Get an earlier check in, later check out time and maximize your chance to unwind with a peaceful getaway at our private home nestled up a hill in the woods at the end of a quiet road.
Hang out at the house inside by the electric fireplace with a book or outside on the covered deck surrounded by nature.
For outdoor adventures, you'll find easy access to hiking, biking, tubing, and fly fishing.
For a video tour, for "Breakaway Bungalow youtube video"

The house can accommodate many sleeping arrangements with a Family suite upstairs (a queen, full, and twin bed) and a full bathroom, as well as a bedroom downstairs (queen and roll away twin bed), full size pull out couch in family room, and a full bath downstairs.

The house boasts an open concept with plenty of seating at the dining table as well as kitchen bar seating. Lots of games, puzzles, and movies to enjoy at the house, streaming devices installed. Need to work or remote school? We have a private office and large 2nd monitor.

Covered outdoor seating on the back porch as well as seating around the fire pit. Large yard for outdoor family games of corn hole (boards in shed), croquet, and horse shoes. Or relax in the trees solo on a hammock! (provided).

Best of all, this house has convenient access to many mountain outdoor adventures in Old Fort, Marion, Black Mountain, and Lake James. Just a bit farther, visit Mount Mitchell, Linville Falls, Asheville, Chimney Rock/Lake Lure, Brevard, DuPont State Park, Catawba Falls and many other waterfalls. Please check local access and availability.

You'll find plenty of Multi-use trail systems that include Kitsuma, Heartbreak Ridge, Fonta Flora, Woods Mountain, Mackey Mountain and new trails from G5 going into Old Fort and close to many creeks (Curtis Creek) and rivers for fly fishing. Please check local access and availability.

Large shed can be used for storing all of your outdoor gear. Plenty of room for bikes, fishing rods, tubes etc.

Enjoy uninterrupted quality time with loved ones inside or outside!

Message us for more suggestions or see our guidebook during your stay for directions and recommendations.

Property manager

Carl W Dornan

Premier Host

Languages

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

-Photo ID may be required upon check-in (person booking must stay on the property).

-The house is on a well and septic system. Please DO NOT FLUSH anything other than toilet paper. No feminine products should be flushed at any time.

-NOTE:4-wheel drive or all-wheel drive is recommended in the winter months.

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

About the area

Marion

Located in Marion, this holiday home is in the mountains. Pisgah National Forest and Lake James State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Old Fort Railroad Museum and Ten Thousand Villages. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Marion, NC

What's nearby

McDowell County Courthouse - 11 min drive - 10.7 km
Mission Hospital McDowell - 13 min drive - 12.6 km
Buck Creek Trout Farm - 17 min drive - 17.8 km
Catawba Falls - 18 min drive - 17.0 km
Mount Mitchell - 52 min drive - 49.1 km

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
‪Zaxby's - ‬11 min drive
‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hidden Retreat Close to Hiking-Biking-Fishing pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hidden Retreat Close to Hiking-Biking-Fishing?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hidden Retreat Close to Hiking-Biking-Fishing?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hidden Retreat Close to Hiking-Biking-Fishing located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Pisgah National Forest and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Historic Carson House. Catawba River and Marion Greenway Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kevin T.

30 Jan, 2025

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

Nice stay

The hosts were very accommodating and the house was very nice.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac R.

28 Apr, 2024

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

Amazing!

The place was great and had everything we need it.

Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

9 Apr, 2023

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

Marion, NC

Great clean property! The communication with the owners was great too. Will certainly stay here again! Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

20 May, 2024

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

Staycation

Located in the mountains of Marion NC quiet little area. We enjoyed some downtime and the BigFoot festival this past weekend. Everyone in the area is so nice. The house was clean and well updated. Check in and check out was a breeze and the hosts communicated well with us. Will definitely stay there again if or when we go back to the same area.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

7 Jul, 2021

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

Mountain Getaway

We enjoyed our stay in this clean, comfortable home. We went hiking, tubing, and shopping in several small towns. Communication with owner was excellent! Only suggestion is curtains in family room and in upstairs bedroom. We would definitely rent here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric G.

2 Nov, 2023

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

Weekend getaway

Nice property. Good amenities. Large kitchen and bedrooms. Smart TV was nice as we could use our subscriptions. Driveway was a little steep and tight but that's to be expected in this part of NC. Overall we had a great experience just wished we could have stayed longer.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

29 Nov, 2022

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

Cozy place! Central location to many things

The property is just as described online. Very cozy and centrally located to many different activities. We had a great time and will visit again given the opportunity. Highly recommended!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

8 Oct, 2022

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

Wonderful!

We greatly enjoyed our stay. Everything was clean and beautiful

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy B., Spanish Fort

31 Jul, 2022

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

Private comfortable home

Great setup for mixed business/pleasure trip. Lovely wooded setting. Comfortable interior with well stocked kitchen. Responsive host. Really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

25 Apr, 2022

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

Just what we were looking for

Clean, as listed, and great location near to the North Cover Social Club where this year's Disc Golf National Championships were held, which is why we were in town.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Malinda K.

12 Aug, 2021

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

great stay

House is actually cuter than the pictures! loved it! Very private! comfortable beds. Appreciated the big deck umbrella! Hosts very easy to deal with!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristi M.

1 Aug, 2021

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

Beautiful stay!

Wonderful property, all the amenities you could need, and very communicative host.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angelisa M., Where do you live?

10 Jul, 2021

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

Very Nice

House was very clean and the beds were comfortable. Convenient area to many parks.

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G.

28 Jun, 2021

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

Blue Ridge Getaway

My husband and I enjoyed our stay at the Breakaway Bungalow! We were visiting friends in the area for five days and it was in the perfect location. There were so many things to see and do in the area. The home was neat and clean, was nicely decorated, and was well equipped with everything we needed. Even though access to the home was up a steep, gravel driveway, it was easy to get to the house and we appreciated the solitude while still being close to the main road. We would definitely stay at this property again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trish G.

21 Jun, 2021

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

Great place for a respite!

We loved the area and being surrounded by all of the beautiful trees. The home was very clean and well stocked. We truly enjoyed our stay. We will come back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Carl W Dornan

We are a family of 5; 2 adults, 2 children, and one dog. Like most, we are busy with work, school, home, and multiple activities. But when we can, we escape to the mountains. We love to explore waterfalls, mountain bike, or hike, and enjoy new places to eat and drink.

Why they chose this property

Location, Location, Location! The Breakaway Bungalow provides us with so much. It's in a private location surrounded by trees where we can instantly unwind but our favorite places are at our finger tips (We are talking Black Mountain, Mount Mitchell, Asheville, Brevard). There are plenty of restaurants, breweries, and wineries within a short drive, as well as quick access to the Blue Ridge Parkway, with amazing waterfall hikes and bike trails nearby.