
Welcome to Your Perfect Stay in McDowell County, NC
When you’ve decided to visit McDowell County and the big question is "WHERE WILL WE STAY?", no worries, friends. Marion, Old Fort, and the surrounding areas offer a wide variety of options to make your stay enjoyable, no matter the size of your group or your activity goals in the mountains.
Diverse Accommodation Options
McDowell County boasts a range of accommodations including new hotels, motor court style motels, campgrounds, lodges, B&Bs, and private homes of all shapes and sizes. Whether you’re looking for a pool, a hammock, or a babbling brook just outside your door, you’ll find the perfect place to stay.
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Explore the diverse lodging options in McDowell County, NC, and find the perfect place to make your visit unforgettable. Whether you’re seeking adventure or relaxation, you’ll discover accommodations that suit your needs and enhance your Blue Ridge Mountain getaway.
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Tiny Cabin In The Woods
A few miles outside the trail town of Old Fort, this rustic tiny home is surrounded by acres of wooded…

Newberry Creek Log House
Sleep to the sounds of rushing Newberry Creek in this 3BR/2BA log cabin, surrounded by the Pisgah National Forest and…

Spacious Skies - Hidden Creek Campground
Escape to Spacious Skies Hidden Creek for the ultimate family adventure in the Blue Ridge Mountains! Located in Marion, North…

Holiday Inn Express
Located just a few miles from the Blue Ridge Mountains and 35 miles from the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), guests…

Hey Old Friend
These elevated, single story short term rentals are located in the heart of downtown Old Fort. Featuring ride in /…

Squirrel's Nest
Built in 2007, this 4 BR/3.5BA rough-cut timber home offers generous amenities and is open year round. Lots of outside…

Switzerland Inn and Chalet Restaurant
Switzerland Inn is a seasonal destination set in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina within a historic, Swiss-inspired…

Appalachian Dream Cabin
Tucked away on 6 private acres, this 3-level mountain log cabin is perfect for getting the privacy you want and…

Jarrett Creek Cottage
Adjacent to Jarrett Creek, this custom cottage is located just outside the town of Old Fort, NC with three bedrooms…

River Rock Cabin
Built in 2021, this newly constructed 2BR/2BA log cabin is located north of Marion and south of the Blue Ridge…

Comfort Inn
Conveniently located off Marion's By-Pass US Hwy. 221-226 North with easy access to Lake James, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Linville…

The Boulders at Linville Falls Mountain Club
Relaxing surroundings adjacent to the North Cove Social Club. Newly constructed 3 BR/2.5 BA with awesome mountain views, privacy, and…

Catawba Falls Campground -Temporary Closure
Due to flooding and damage during Hurricane Helene, this campground is temporarily closed. Support the campground through online donations

Rocky Falls Retreat
Located in the Little Switzerland colony, this vacation rental home offers spectacular mountain views from the side of a mountain.…

Catawba Falls Lodge
This 4300 square foot log home features two master suites, two queen bedrooms, two twin beds and a pull out…