Title: Overlook at Lake James & Black Bear Access offers great lake and mountain views. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=117289607&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Overlook at Lake James & Black Bear Access offers great lake and mountain views. Vacation home in Marion ## Photo gallery for Overlook at Lake James & Black Bear Access offers great lake and mountain views. ![Living area - Overlook at Lake James & Black Bear Access offers great lake and mountain views. (Marion)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117290000/117289700/117289607/0a3f46c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Overlook at Lake James & Black Bear Access offers great lake and mountain views. 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(Marion)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117290000/117289700/117289607/c87dfa1a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Overlook at Lake James & Black Bear Access offers great lake and mountain views. provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Overlook at Lake James & Black Bear Access offers great lake and mountain views. Experience peaceful views of Lake James and the surrounding Pisgah National Forest. Perched high above Black Bear Public Landing, guests are just minutes from the public boat ramp and short drive to Bear Creek Marina. Spend your days exploring both on and off the water. There are plenty of trails, parks, hiking, biking, kayaking, & nearby attractions to keep you busy. Relax by the fire or soak in the hot tub and melt your stress away. Whether you're looking to explore the area or simply enjoy a soothing retreat, this beautiful house has everything you need for a memorable stay. We look forward to welcoming you to our place. About our home: One level open design concept with a bonus space located above the garage. Great space to send the kids. Split bedroom design with 2 spacious bedrooms on one side with a large full bath. The center or heart of the home is open and inviting, with kitchen and island, large dining area, and comfy living room. The front of the home offers a large covered porch and cozy fire pit area, perfect for star gazing! The rear offers a screened porch, again with dining options, a rear and side deck with fenced in yard, and a restful hot tub. The master bedroom is on the opposite side of the house and offers a spacious master bath and walk in closet. Our home sleeps 6 in beds. If you have additional little ones, please check with us prior to booking. We stock the linens, towels, dinnerware and cookware for 6 people. We have an outdoor gas grill on the rear side porch. If you bring a boat, you can park the trailer in one of the turnouts below the house. The Black Bear Public Access Boat ramp and parking is located just across the road from our driveway. Boat rentals are available at Bear Creek Marina and several other companies if you want to do some day boating. We are conveniently located between Charlotte and Asheville NC. About an hour or more away from either airport. Close to the quaint town of Marion, Morganton, Old Fort, Linville and the High Country, Black Mountain and Asheville. Within an hour drive, you can explore scenic trails, Grandfather Mountain, Tweetsie Railroad, Linville Caverns, Linville Falls, Biltmore House, gold mining in Little Switzerland, and winter skiing at Beech Mountain and Sugar Mountain. The possibilities are endless. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116670000/116668000/116667909/f0007809.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Christmas Retreat by the Fire! 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Pets must be disclosed and fee paid. No parties, large events or gatherings allowed. No smoking please. ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Children should be supervised if outdoors. ### 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=35.75248,-81.97002&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:axfyErwhsN%3FS%3FQ%3FS%3FS%40Q%40S%40S%40Q%40SBS%40Q%40SBQBSBQBQBQBQDQDSBQDQDQDOFSDOFQDQFOFOFQFOFOFOHOHOFOHMHOHOHMHMHMJMHMJMHMJKJKJMJKLKJKJIJKLKJILILIJILILGLILILELGNGLGLGLENELENELENCLENCNCLCNCNANCLANANANALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBNBLBNBLDNBNDLDNDLDLDLFNFLFLFLDLHLHLFLHLHJHLHJHLJJJLHJJJJJJJLJJJJJLHLJLHLHLHLJLHNFNHLHNFNHNFNFNFNHPDNFNFPDPFNDRDNDPDPBPDRDPBPBPBPBPBRBP%40RBP%40R%40R%40P%40R%40R%40P%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FRAPARAPARARAPCRAPCPCRCPCPCPCPEREPCPEPEPEPEPGNEPGPGNEPINGNGNGNINGNININGLINKLILILILKLILKLKLKJKJKJKJKJMHKLMHKHMJKFMHMHMHMFMHMFMDMFOFMFMDMDODMDODOBMDOBMBODO%40OBM%40OBO%3FO%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAO%3FMCOAOCOAMEOCOCMEOCMEOEMEOEMEMGMGOGMEMGMIMGMIMIKIMGMKKIMIKMKIKKMKKKKKKKKMIMKMIMKMIMIMIMIOIMIOGOIOIOGOGOGOGOGQGOEQGQEOGQEQEQEQCQEQESCQCQCQCQCSCQAQASCQASASAQASAQ%3FS%3FS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=MQfdm4vGiGg9dpFXlED7QgpkilA=) Marion, NC #### What's nearby - Lake James \- 1 min walk \- 0.2 km - Pisgah National Forest \- 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - Linville Caverns \- 40 min drive \- 46.1 km - Chimney Rock State Park \- 51 min drive \- 68.0 km - Lake Lure \- 54 min drive \- 72.9 km #### Getting around - Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 64 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 min drive - ‪Bessie's Diner - ‬15 min drive - ‪J. Hartman's - ‬11 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive - ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Overlook at Lake James & Black Bear Access offers great lake and mountain views. pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Overlook at Lake James & Black Bear Access offers great lake and mountain views.? ### What time is check-out at Overlook at Lake James & Black Bear Access offers great lake and mountain views.? ### Where is Overlook at Lake James & Black Bear Access offers great lake and mountain views. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Overlook at Lake James & Black Bear Access offers great lake and mountain views. Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### John Sep 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy A beautiful home in a great location. Very comfortable beds and sitting areas. Hot tub, fire pit, fenced back yard, and pet-friendly are rare to find in one property! The views speak for themselves! Karen was very helpful with check-in and follow up communications. Information on area provided to quests was very nice. ##### John Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike O. Aug 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The place was beautiful and the views are amazing. ##### Mike O. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin F. Dec 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a great time, everything we were looking for! ##### Kevin F. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025