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Hungry Mother Island. A unique cabin retreat. In State Park, Back of the Dragon

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Marion, VA
  • Hungry Mother State Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Emory & Henry College School of Health Sciences
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Lincoln Theatre
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs Queen

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Twins

2 Single Beds

Master Upstairs

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Hungry Mother Island. A unique cabin retreat. In State Park, Back of the Dragon

Your own island! Yes, this unique three bedroom property 'Hungry Mother Island' offers the chance to stay surrounded by a babbling creek on your own little isle of mountain paradise. Located on Hungry Mother Creek at Hungry Mother State Park. It’s just off the Back of the Dragon Trail & bordered by Hungry Mother State Park along with George Washington & Jefferson National Forest. Nearby multiple wilderness areas, superb mountain stream fishing, small lake fishing, swimming area & beach, wildlife management areas & miles of trails offer tons of natural amenities and outdoor opportunities. This newly remodeled cabin offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms with a jacuzzi tub in the downstairs bath. Eat in kitchen with stainless appliances, wood slab bar top and butcher block counter tops. Or use interesting dining room table for the whole family to sit down for dinner, all while seeing the creek flow by out of every window. Unwind on the sectional sofa in front of the stone fireplace while streaming your favorite show on the 60" TV. Relax on the rooftop patio or entertain under the lights on the stone patio while grilling out on the large stone fire/charcoal grill. The whole place is yours other than a couple of closet spaces and small areas we use for storage.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No more than 6 guests. Cash penalty applies to breaking this rule.

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Marion

Marion is home to this holiday home. Lincoln Theatre and Rose Lawn Cemetery are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Glade Spring Farmers Market and Tazewell Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Wythe Raceway or Fullerton Field. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.
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Marion, VA

What's nearby

  • Hungry Mother State Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Emory & Henry College School of Health Sciences - 10 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Smyth County Community Hospital - 13 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Lincoln Theatre - 14 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Mount Rogers National Recreation Area - 24 min drive - 20.5 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mi Puerto - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hungry Mother Island. A unique cabin retreat. In State Park, Back of the Dragon pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hungry Mother Island. A unique cabin retreat. In State Park, Back of the Dragon?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hungry Mother Island. A unique cabin retreat. In State Park, Back of the Dragon?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hungry Mother Island. A unique cabin retreat. In State Park, Back of the Dragon located?

Situated in Marion, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Jefferson National Forest and Hungry Mother State Park. Emory & Henry College School of Health Sciences and Smyth County Community Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Hungry Mother Island is a unique property that was perfect for us. Central to great motorcycling roads but convenient to Marion, VA for necessities.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Ann D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Island oasis
This lovely, well appointed cabin retreat is surrounded by a babbling creek on all sides, giving us our our island oasis. We thoroughly enjoyed the privacy and the fire pit outside. This cabin had everything we needed and more, far exceeding our expectations. We enjoyed preparing meals in the well appointed kitchen and gathering around the picnic table outdoors fireside. The owners of this VRBO were very responsive and answered all of our questions before arrival. I will definitely make plans to return and enjoy all of the surrounding activities!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

barbara r.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Tranquility
Needed this get away so much. Place was just what I needed. Sitting by a creek again, just to listen. Finally got to see the Deer, she got so close! Thrilled my daughter in law, she's a city gal! We want to come back. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
It was beautiful. We really enjoyed our stay and would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
North Fork Cabin
We absolutely loved the cabin. Would highly recommend staying here if you love the outdoors. Property managers were very easy to work with and provided us with all check in info prior to check in date!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relax & Unwind
Fantastic property! Gorgeous scenery & plenty of room. We had a relaxing and fun time catching up with friends & family. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cory H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Thanksgiving Getaway
This was perfect for two couples. We were close enough to the park to hike and far enough away to have a quiet secluded spot to hang out. We especially liked the fire pit area with the outdoor lights and the deer jumping over the water as our entertainment.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay at Hungry Mother Island!
This cabin was perfect for our weekend stay to ride the Virginia Creeper trail. Although the Creeper trail was about 45 minutes away, we enjoyed this location so much. It was right outside of Hungry Mother State Park, which we had not visited before. It is absolutely beautiful, and we enjoyed exploring the park a little bit on Sunday. The cabin itself had such a peaceful, serene setting with the creek wrapping around it on every side. We really enjoyed the outdoor space, particularly the fire pit. The cabin was clean and had everything that we needed for our stay. Would highly recommend Hungry Mother Island!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
We enjoyed the private outdoor areas. The hosts were very responsive to our questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carla J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our new home away from home
We absolutely loved this home! Everything was clean and nice, down to the fluffy towels in the bathrooms! The babble of the creek was so peaceful..we slept so well in the comfy beds...I could go on and on...we will most definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Josh F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place, great for kids
Amazing place, great for lots of kids, loved everything about it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

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