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

2.0 star property
Vacation home in Leicester with kitchen and patio

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Dining
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Smart TV, fireplace, books
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Nestled in the mountains near downtown Asheville, Carol's Castle offers a warm and inviting retreat. Unwind by the fireplace with a good book or enjoy cooking up a meal in the fully stocked kitchen. Relax outside on the deck to watch sunset over beautiful mountain views, and rest well on luxury King size beds.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

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
  • Living room
  • 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

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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

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 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 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

About the neighborhood

Leicester is home to this vacation home. Shoppers can check out Asheville Outlets, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Biltmore Estate and Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance. Ready for a night out? Consider Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville and The Orange Peel.
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Leicester, NC

What's nearby

  • University of North Carolina at Asheville - 14 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 15 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • The Orange Peel - 15 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Asheville Outlets - 17 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • Biltmore Estate - 19 min drive - 10.6 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪High Five Coffee - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Papas Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Silverball Subs - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to Carol's Castle! Mountain views & horses within 15 min of DT Asheville pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Carol's Castle! Mountain views & horses within 15 min of DT Asheville?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Carol's Castle! Mountain views & horses within 15 min of DT Asheville?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

Situated in Leicester, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Leicester Branch Library, French Broad River, and Asheville Treetops Adventure Park. New Belgium Brewing Company and Center for Spiritual Living are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

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

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Larry B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Johnny M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Sheena S.

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

10/10 Excellent

dakota c.

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

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