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Interior
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, foosball

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 164400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

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Leicester, NC
  • Place, Leicester Branch Library
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, French Broad River
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, University of North Carolina at Asheville
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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Tru by Hilton Asheville Blue Ridge Parkway
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 587 reviews
$89 nightly
The price is $101
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Leicester

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Leicester, a 4-minute drive from Leicester Branch Library and 12 minutes from Addison Farms Vineyard. .This family-friendly vacation home is 14 mi (22.5 km) from Biltmore Estate and 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville.
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What's nearby

  • Leicester Branch Library - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Addison Farms Vineyard - 12 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • French Broad River - 12 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • University of North Carolina at Asheville - 16 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 17 min drive - 11.5 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Papas Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪High Five Coffee - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wynn's Diner - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Perfect for family! Luxurious home ~ 20mins to Asheville!

⛰️Welcome to Mountain Shadows, where your ultimate vacation awaits!

This spectacular 6BR 5BA luxury home is located in Leicester's serene mountain community, just minutes from vibrant downtown Asheville! Combining modern elegance with mountain vistas, the home features a private heated pool, relaxing private hot tub, dedicated movie theater, arcade game room, an outdoor fire pit, and more! Perfect for families and groups seeking adventure and relaxation amidst breathtaking Appalachian views!

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS
📏 Property size: 4,374 square feet
🛏️ Bedrooms: 6 (Sleeps: 16)
🏊‍♀️ Private Pool (Seasonal/Closed during Winter season -- Please check Season Pool Info Below to know more about opening)
♨️ Year-Round Hot Tub
🍳 Fully Equipped Kitchen
🎬 Dedicated Movie Theater Room
🎮 Game Room & Pool Table
🔥 Indoor Fireplace Outdoor Fire Pit
⚡ Level 2 Electric Vehicle Charger (Pay Per Charge)
🛜 High-speed Internet / WiFi

Please check 'Other information to note' if you're interested in requests such as pool heating, early check-in, late check-out, and to know more about other important details regarding your stay.

INTERIOR LAYOUT
★ MAIN FLOOR ★
• Bedroom 1 (Master Bedroom 1) - King bed with Smart TV, Walk-in Closet & Dresser for storage
• Bedroom 2 - Very comfortable queen bed

• Master Bathroom (ensuite w/ Master Bedroom) - Jetted tub and shower
• Bathroom 2 (shared) - Full bath with toilet, combo tub/shower

• Living Room - Spacious open-concept space with indoor fireplace, smart TV with cable, comfortable seating, and stunning mountain views
• Kitchen - Fully equipped with modern appliances, large island, and dining area
• Laundry Room - Full-size washer and dryer with essentials

★ UPPER LEVEL ★
• Bedroom 3 - Queen bed with mountain views and ample storage
• Bedroom 4 - Two bunk beds perfect for children, with TV & decorated with fun themes

• Bathroom 3 - Full bath with toilet and combo tub/shower, shared between bedrooms

• Game Room - Ping pong table, pool table, mini basketball hoop & more!

★ LOWER LEVEL ★
• Bedroom 5 (Master 2) - King bed with TV & closet for storage
• Bedroom 6 - Plush King-size bed for great comfort

• Bathroom 4 (ensuite w/ Master 2) - Full bath with shower
• Bathroom 5 (shared) - Full bath with combo tub/shower

• Movie Theater Room - Private movie theater experience with comfortable theater-style seating

★ OUTDOOR SPACE ★
• Private Pool - Seasonal
• Hot Tub - Perfect for relaxing after mountain adventures
• Fire Pit Area - Gather around for evening s'mores and storytelling
• Expansive Deck with outdoor dining area
• BBQ Grill - Complete with barbecue utensils
• Private Backyard - Open grass space perfect for games and activities

🍽️ KITCHEN & DINING
✓ Full-size refrigerator with ice maker
✓ Gas stove and oven
✓ Dishwasher
✓ Keurig Duo Coffee maker and hot water kettle
✓ Microwave & Toaster
✓ Blender & Electric Hand Mixer
✓ Complete cookware, baking sheets, and cooking basics (oil, salt, pepper)
✓ BBQ Utensils
✓ Full set of dishes, silverware, wine glasses, and dining table
✓ All essential cooking and serving utensils

🏘️ FAMILY-FRIENDLY EXTRAS
✓ Pack 'n Play travel crib
✓ High chair and children's dinnerware
✓ Board games

📍 NEARBY ATTRACTIONS & LOCATIONS (BY CAR)
Attractions:
• Botanical Gardens at Asheville - 15 minutes
• Asheville Pinball Museum - 16 minutes
• Pritchard Park - 18 minutes
• Biltmore Estate - 20 minutes

Necessities:
• Nearest Grocery Store - 4 minutes
• Los Tacotes Restaurant - 5 minutes
• Salty Goat Grill - 6 minutes
• Nearest Supermarket - 14 minutes

GUEST ACCESS & HOW TO CHECK-IN
Guests have full and exclusive access to the home & its outdoor amenities. Self-check-in is available via a smart lock with a personalized access code.

Other Information to Note
🏊 SEASONAL POOL INFO
The pool is typically open from the end of April to October. We aim to open as early as mid-March, but pool availability is not guaranteed until the end of April. Do not hesitate to message us if you have any questions about the pool's opening.

🔥 POOL HEATING NOTICE
The pool is seasonal and can be heated for an additional fee. The pool uses an electric heat pump heater, and performance may vary based on outdoor temperatures. Please inquire before booking if you'd like the pool heated during your stay.

🐾 PETS
Our home is pet-friendly. We collect pet fees. Kindly message us for more details.

🗑 TRASH
Trash and recycling bins are located in the garage. We provide starter trash bags for your stay in our home.

⏰ EARLY CHECK-IN / LATE CHECK-OUT
Requests must be made at least a day in advance. Approval depends on availability. Fees apply.

🚗 PARKING SPACE
The property can accommodate up to a maximum of 9-10 cars combined with its garage, driveway, and area around the back of the house.

📦 DELIVERIES & LOST ITEMS
We'll do our best to help as much as possible, but we should not be held responsible for packages or lost items post-checkout. Please note that shipping and handling fees apply for left items.

🏠 TRAVELING WITH A GROUP?
We have other listings in the area. Please reach out so we can check availability for your traveling party.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and complimentary toiletries.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub. Additional features at this vacation home include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 4,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

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Perfect for family! Luxurious home ~ 20mins to Asheville! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 70 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place was fabulous! The owner communicated daily to make sure everything was satisfactory. It is pet friendly with a small fenced in area for your pets to play. The pool was heaven on earth. Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely reccomend and stay again. Plenty of room for everyone!! The theater room was amazing with the massage recliners. Its close to everything you need but still so peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy M., Trenton, MI, USA

This property was ok. Pros: The location, pool, and hot tub were great. The wifi was good. Kids loved the theater room and game room. Communication with the management was excellent and check in was a breeze. Plenty to do for all ages. Cons: 3 of the 6 bedrooms had no place to hang clothes and no dressers. One of the “bedrooms” was a converted office with curtains hanging over the glass doors doe privacy. The walls, doors, and baseboards were all marred and dirty and in desperate need of paint. Some of the blinds were broken. This property has the potential to be top notch. Some minor upkeep and routine maintenance would get it there. However, as is, I’d have to say I was disappointed and it’s just ok.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house with great amenities!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was great. It had more than enough space for everybody. The pool was clean and did not disappoint. We really enjoyed our stay and would stay at this house again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Steven E., Highland Village

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice hime

This hime was very nice and spacious. It was clean but it was in need of upgrades and fix me ups
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher W.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Allan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Shadow Mountain

Overall great time, however, there is much that needs to be improved at this location. * Lack of window treatments, grill starter broken and no grill lighter, no fire extinguisher or fire alarms, zero shade at the pool or the deck (umbrellas are cheap!), pool table unusable - too close to wall and only one stick, ice maker dispenser broken, hot tub cover ripped and needs an arm for easy open/close, fire pit area is not level and the chairs are old and broken, shower liner in basement is gross, carpet upstairs is filthy, ceiling fans in larger upstairs about to fall off, etc. Again, overall good house but needs some work before I'd recommend this to a friend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin B., Covington

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacay

Brought our 4 grown children and 7 grandchildren. Thoroughly enjoyed every minute. The pool, theatre room and game room were big successes to all. About 15 minute drive to downtown Asheville. Plenty of room for all to be quite comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ileene S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place for a family fog all ages!

Was looking for a place for our family to spend the week together. We have grand children ranging from 1 to 21 and adults parents with all different ideas of a fun time. This area and house had something for everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claribel F.

Liked: Cleanliness

College Graduation

Beautiful home. Well stocked kitchen. Weather complied and we were able to enjoy the gorgeous deck.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oliver S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Vacation Home

Rented it for the weekend with some friends and we had a blast! The rooms are beautifully decorated! Would definitely recommend to anybody
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Israel M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family time

Great!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E., Marietta

Liked: Cleanliness

Family stay

We rented this property for a long family birthday weekend. We immediately were greeted with a text making sure we had everything we needed. The home was well equipped with plenty of supplies and equipment. There was lots of room for all of us and plenty to do including pool table, ping pong, fooseball, etc. The theater and seats were a nice added activity. The pool and area are well maintained. My only suggestion would be an umbrella or two for those of us who need some shade while enjoying the pool. We would definitely rent the home again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Tony S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

DISAPPOINTED

If you are looking for a big home with a lot to do, this is a good start. Everything after that falls extremely short, unfortunately. The location, the view and the ammenities are great but this place is filthy and not well maintained. The entire home, especially the basement and first floor are extremely musty. The smell will sit in your nose and on your clothes, making it hard to breathe. If you are sensitive to smells, do NOT stay here. Me and my youngest are allergic to mold and we struggled in this home. A simple mold test would likely help the owners admit they have a problem and get it mitigated. The washing machine was so filthy with mildew and dirt sitting in the detergent compartment, which is why all the towels smelled like "old, dirty dish towels". The pool is also dirty and the hot tub was unusable, which really stinks when you pay to stay in a place to have these amenities. I did text and they said they have proof it was just cleaned. They may want to inspect the work that their vendors are providing because I would be irate if they did that work. They eventually offered to have the pool guy come back to clean it again, but at this point we were all disgusted. The worst part of the trip was when the two kids sleeping in the bunk beds got bed begs and spent the last 36 hours itching, which was followed with a car ride of annoyed kids. I would absolutely recommend searching for places other than this place even though the pictures are very tempting.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarju P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant, Relaxing and Enjoyable

Property was great. Thought we would have views of the mountains but did not. Place was clean and had all we needed for a big group. Some plumbing issues in the basement bathroom that were addressed right away. Overall satisfied with our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was a great stay

Me and my friends stayed for my bachelor party. Plenty of sleep accommodations, games, etc... very convenient and close to everything. We loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Julia J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Not Our Best VRBO Experience

Pros: Location was pretty. Kitchen is stocked appropriately. Hosts were communicative and immediate with responses. Cons: Saying that the house sleeps a certain amount of people means that you should have seating for that many people (or close to it) in the dining room and the living room. Our family could never be in the same room together without 5 of us sitting on the floor. Carpets upstairs are not as advertised or as they appear in the pictures - disgusting. They are stained and crumpling. Beds are very old - some hard as a rock, some slept on so often you roll to the center when you sleep. Backyard is not fully fenced and under the porch is not enclosed as advertised. Our dog immediately got out of the backyard by jumping over the unfenced portion and had to go to the vet to get staples after slicing open his leg on something underneath the deck. If you don’t have a dog, the backyard is lovely. The basement bedroom was clearly a makeshift bedroom. In the pictures it appears that there is a closet in the room, but when you open it, it is a non-dead bolted door that goes into a garage filled with firewood. Creepy and odd. Every door that goes to the outside of a home should have a deadbolt on it - my opinion. Overall - This house feels like it could be great, but feels thrown together in an attempt to charge a lot of money to a larger group of people. If money were to be put into this house to paint the walls, update the beds and carpets, etc it would be worth the money. Our vacation was incredibly expensive and I do feel that we deserved more from a house that was that expensive. We would not rent again unless improvements were made.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house for a larger group with kids

This house was perfect for our group! Lots of activities for the kids and plenty of room for everyone. The property was very clean as well. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

JILL B., Albany Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness

GREAT PLACE IN QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD

4 couples stayed and we absolutely loved it. Great communication with the property manager/owner. They promptly responded and took care of any issues we had. Very helpful. The place is great! Plenty of sleeping room, game room, theater, pool, hot tub and back patio with gas grill. All worked out well for our stay. I would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Easy
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Leicester house review

Great experience, quick 10 minute drive to downtown Asheville. We made daily of use of the swimming pool, hot tub and theater room. Management was very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Marvin D.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Bones/Poor Upkeep and Supplies

The location and basic house was great. The listing was misleading in that it said it had been recently update (clearly not the case), there was cable TV (there was not), and it did not say we had limited use of the garbage disposal, which meant we had to get extra garbage bags (NONE were provided). Dishwasher was broken when we arrived, and it was never fixed. They only provided one dishtowel, so doing dishes was a hassle. One fan broke, but was fixed the next day. HVAC was out of balance -- hot in some spots, cold in others. We were admonished not to lower HVAC below 70, but there were no sun block window treatments in main family room facing west, so the room got hot in the afternoon. Meager towel supplies. Generally, musty odors in basement. Carpets worn and dirty. Pool deck covered with food debris/ants. Lawn areas totally unkept. Fire pit area overrun with weeds. Step to pool had a broken tile making for perilous step down. Several lights on walkway were out making it a bit challenging to enter at night. The good: Lots of space, entertainment equipment and TV viewing room in basement (if you could stand the odor) and expansive pool area (dirty as it was) makes this house full of potential. The owner needs to invest in cleaning up the house. It shows lots of wear -- eg. rusted air vents -- and skimpy maintenance. We would not rent this house again, or rent from this owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jane d., Belmont North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness

70th birthday

This is not a brand new luxurious home. It is a perfect home for lots of people, particularly in the summer when you can be outdoors and swim. The home was spotless, the pool and hot tub well maintained. The theater room was a hit with everyone. We enjoyed ourselves !
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Pompa D.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Three major issues - terrible rental company

The house itself was beautiful - and the pool and hot tub were a great amenity. Unfortunately, we had three major issues with this property - 1) the bathroom downstairs was overflowing during our entire stay, and management did not fix it despite telling us they would. This caused the entire basement to smell like sewage and was unusable - which was difficult given 3/7 bedrooms were in the basement. 2) the code the rental company gave us to get into the house did not work, and caused our group to get locked out of the house in the middle of the night, and 3) the rental property’s communication about all of these issues were unfortunately terrible - they have yet to call me to acknowledge these issues (two weeks later) despite emailing and messaging them. Their staff handling our questions were also flippant and condescending when sharing this info with them. These three issues unfortunately tainted what would have been a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great launching place for Asheville adventures

This is a great location - 20 minutes from downtown Asheville and centrally located to white water rafting, hiking, and a lovely family-owned vineyard. The house is very nice, but didn’t quite have the room we needed. If, like us, you’re looking to bring a large family group, know that the dining table really only fits about 6-7 (four chairs and a bench), and two of the rooms don’t have closets or dressers, so people in those two rooms will be living out of suitcases. Also, the trundle bed is in a hallway, so anyone sleeping there may be disturbed by people going to the bathroom or the movie room. If we ever come back with a different group, I would definitely stay here again. Great location, big pool, nice fire pit, and nice indoor space. The owner and management company were very responsive and addressed minor maintenance issues very quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022