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Welcome to Carol's Castle! Mountain views & horses within 15 min of DT Asheville

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A wooden deck with a view of green hills and mountains.
A modern two-story house with a garage, surrounded by a landscaped garden and a forested hill in the background.
A garden with a stone pathway, various shrubs, and a view of distant mountains under a cloudy sky.
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A hallway with wooden flooring, a chandelier, and a large wooden door.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Leicester, NC
  • Place, Leicester Branch Library
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, French Broad River
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Leicester

Located in Leicester, this vacation home is within a 15-minute drive of Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville and The Orange Peel. .This vacation home is 12.7 mi (20.5 km) from Biltmore Estate and 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Asheville Outlets.
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What's nearby

  • Leicester Branch Library - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • French Broad River - 11 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Asheville Treetops Adventure Park - 13 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 15 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • The Orange Peel - 15 min drive - 9.7 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Montgomery Sky Farm - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Salty Goat - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Silverball Subs - ‬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.

Welcome to Carol's Castle! Mountain views & horses within 15 min of DT Asheville

Carol's Castle sleeps 8 and offers beautiful mountain views within a 15 minute drive to downtown Asheville. Grocery stores, restaurants and shopping are only a few minutes away. Cosy up to the fireplace, read a book or watch TV in the cozy living room. Aspiring chefs can whip up a meal in the fully stocked kitchen and relax outside to watch the sunset on the deck. Both King size beds are Dreamcloud adjustable bases and all soaps, linens and towels are luxury hotel brands to enhance your stay! Owners on site.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This smoke-free vacation home offers books and games.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2,700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Lock the doors
Don't start laundry. Please leave linens on the beds. We have a method, lol. Thank you
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please do not start laundry when checking out. You can leave in laundry room, if desired.
IMPORTANT: Please do not leave awning open when not in use.

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Welcome to Carol's Castle! Mountain views & horses within 15 min of DT Asheville Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay and plenty of space for a weekend vacation
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house! The view was spectacular! The house was amazing and accommodating and had plenty of room! Very clean and homey! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this Vrbo. It was extremely well maintained, clean, and the views were stunning. Had to travel to Asheville for a family wedding, and traveling with four kids isn’t for the weak, this property made us feel at home instantly. The beds were some of the most comfortable beds we’ve slept in while traveling. The owners are incredibly nice people and if I ever visit Asheville again, I would choose this Vrbo every time. Thank you again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love Carols castle. We have booked this home 2-3 times now and always have a wonderful experience. It’s clean, convenient and easy to host our older family members that are nearby. We enjoy the beautiful views from the back deck in the mornings and evenings. The kids really enjoyed giving the horses treats each day and that added something extra special for them to do while we were in town. We check the dates this home is available and schedule our trip around the availability because I don’t like staying anywhere else but Carols Castle.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was lovely. We appreciated all the extra added details that you made sure we’re here for a family that was visiting. We appreciate all your fast response and how you’ve been able to accommodate us. We truly had a wonderful time. We will definitely be back but thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was large enough for our family and had every amenity that we would ever need! The views were gorgeous and the fireplace cozy for game nights and TV. Excellent place to celebrate a family reunion!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s just one of my favorite stays ever, and I’ve stayed in lots of places in the U.S. The hosts were very welcoming, and the place was spectacular. I loved being in the country with the mountain views and the horses to observe on the property. We had every amenity we could dream of and lots of space. The home is kept very clean and is beautifully appointed Everyone in our group was impressed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect! The house has everything you could possibly need and is the best place we have ever stayed. If you looking for the best, look no further than here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house. The house was perfect for our getaway to Asheville. Easy access to Downtown Asheville. House was setep perfect and very clean. One of the best VRBO experiences weve had. The horses were a bounus.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carol's Castle does not disappoint! The home is beautifully laid out, with plenty of room for my large family. The house is extremely clean, and the kitchen is well-organized with everything you need to make a home-cooked meal. The mattresses and linens in all the rooms are high-quality and super comfortable. My favorite part of the house is the back porch overlooking horses in a pasture and beautiful mountain views. I would highly recommend booking the fantastic rental!
Beautiful sunset from back porch.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect House - Perfect Stay!

A thousand stars is not enough to rate this house! It was immaculate! The house was so spacious and had a beautiful view of the mountain line. Everything you could ask for was provided! The beds were so comfortable and inviting. The kitchen was equipped for your every need. The decor and mirrors were the perfect touch to our weekend! My daughter was overcome with joy to have such a lovely place to stay while preparing for her wedding day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

You want to stay here!

This was one of the better VRBO homes we have rented. The photos are accurate which is refreshing since most places do not have accurate listing photos. This home is well stocked with everything being neatly labeled. Our grandparents live down the street and we wanted something close to them so we could invite them over for dinners and visiting. We walked in to a clean, open, and bright home that had nicer linens and towels than any other Vrbo we have stayed in. You can tell the owners wanted to make this a comfortable home away from home for their guests. They have games, extra blankets, extra pillows, kitchen appliances above and beyond the “usual.” The back deck was relaxing in the evenings and we enjoyed watching the sunset. The nearest grocery store is just down the street. We were easily able to get over to Pisgah National Forest and Madison County so the location was a great spot right in the middle. The views are incredible. You should absolutely book this home just not on the dates I need it. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was amazing!!! The views were unbeatable, the house was well stocked, clean, and comfortable! The host made it so easy to be here for a week. Will absolutely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and property were absolutely beautiful! The host was more than accommodating. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026