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# Welcome to your ideal mountain retreat!

Holiday home in Leicester with kitchen and patio

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

This charming brick ranch house, nestled on 2-acres in a rural mountain neighborhood, offers panoramic views of the mountains year-round. Unwind with a BBQ on the second level deck or by the fire pit and enjoy endless outdoor activities or exploring Asheville's vibrant city life. Amenities include WiFi, modern kitchen with dine-in seating for six plus barstool seating for five at the counter.

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51449 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Parking available
- Fireplace
- Kitchen
- Barbecue grill
- Outdoor space
- Air conditioning

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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 your ideal mountain retreat!

This charming 3BR, 2BA brick ranch house on 2-acres offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the mountains year-round.   
  
Enjoy the modern home with a wooden deck overlooking an organic garden, fruit trees, blueberry bushes, and a fire pit. Spend your days indulging in endless outdoor activities or exploring the vibrant city of Asheville.   
  
Please inquire about month to month bookings as well. We would be delighted to help you plan your mountain getaway!  
  
Your host will not be on the property but will be available for anything you need during your stay.  
  
Rural mountain neighborhood with easy access to town.  
  
Please park in front of the garage on the left. Space on the right is for the garden studio guest.  
  
Our Master bedroom has a comfortable queen size bed with soft cotton sheets and warm cozy pillows to give you the best nights sleep ever. Scenic mountain views out all the windows! A quaint bathroom with shower is in the master bedroom.   
  
The second bedroom has a super comfy full size bed with cotton sheets and is across the hall from our full size second bathroom with bathtub.   
  
Stay up to speed at work or roll out the yoga mat and unwind in our inspiring home office with wifi and bluetooth printer if needed. Wifi download and upload speed is 100 Mbps.   
  
Warm up to the fireplace in our modern living room after an adventurous day. Spacious kitchen with dine in seating for six, has everything you need to prepare an amazing home cooked meal! Additional barstool seating for five at the counter.   
  
Second level deck is conveniently located off the kitchen. Our favorite place for an evening BBQ while watching the sunset.  
  
From Asheville:  
\* Take I-240 W to NC 63 W (New Leicester Highway) go 4/3 mi  
\* Turn Right on Martin Branch Road .3 mi  
\* Turn Left to stay on Martin Branch Road (it's easy to miss it the first time) .6 mi  
\* Slight Left onto Gibbs Road  
\* Destination will be on Left .5 mi down  
  
There is a garden studio under the house that may be rented out at the same time as the main house. They have a separate entrance in the back and may be using the backyard as well.   
  
Backyard rec house has a corn hole game, dart board and lawn chairs for your enjoyment. Tether ball is in the fenced field. Firewood on site by shed with kindling inside shed.

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the house: Free WiFi

### Parking and transport

- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster

### Dining

- Dining table

### Bedrooms

- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 2 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Dining table
- Fireplace

### Entertainment

- Games
- TV

### Outdoor areas

- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Patio

### Work spaces

- Desk
- Desk chair
- Office
- Printer

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- Service animals only (pets not allowed)

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoke-free property

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board

### Location highlights

- In the mountains

### 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

- Garden
- Unit size: 1,449 square feet

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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 

### 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock 

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 

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

### Property is also known as

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## About the area

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Leicester, NC

#### What's nearby

- Leicester Branch Library \- 4 min drive \- 1.5 miles
- Addison Farms Vineyard \- 11 min drive \- 5.0 miles
- French Broad River \- 14 min drive \- 7.4 miles
- University of North Carolina at Asheville \- 21 min drive \- 12.1 miles
- Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville \- 22 min drive \- 14.5 miles

#### Getting around

- Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 34 min drive

#### Restaurants

- ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬14 min drive
- ‪Wynn's Diner - ‬13 min drive
- ‪House of Wonders - ‬22 min drive
- ‪Turkey Creek Café - ‬5 min drive
- ‪Shorties Bbq - ‬11 min drive

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