Title: Perfect for family! Luxurious home ~ 20mins to Asheville! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Perfect for family! Luxurious home ~ 20mins to Asheville! Family-friendly vacation home with a water park and a hot tub ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60230000/60229000/60228911/a04e5096.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60230000/60229000/60228911/w3000h1999x0y1-658111c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60230000/60229000/60228911/w3000h2005x0y1-ca0393b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60230000/60229000/60228911/w3000h1998x0y1-26a206bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60230000/60229000/60228911/48288004.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this luxurious Leicester vacation rental, just minutes from downtown Asheville. Unwind with family and friends in the spacious 6-bedroom, 5-bath home featuring a heated pool, hot tub, fire pit, game room with arcade games and movie theater room. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 164400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Kitchen - Pool - Barbecue grill - Parking available - Dryer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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) ♨️ 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 🔥 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 home 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. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Heated pool - Hot tub - 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 - 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 ### 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 - Water park - 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 ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78770000/78766800/78766770/2b5dfb09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Getaway Home! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 464260 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.64519%2C-82.68070&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9Zlc7fQyiahUMqEbQ0lJQtw-Y6c=) Leicester, NC #### What's nearby - Leicester Branch Library - 3 min drive - 2.7 km - French Broad River - 14 min drive - 9.0 km - University of North Carolina at Asheville - 18 min drive - 13.9 km - Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 19 min drive - 18.6 km - The Orange Peel - 20 min drive - 18.9 km #### Getting around - Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 29 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪High Five Coffee - ‬14 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive - ‪Papas Pizza - ‬8 min drive - ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive - ‪Wynn's Diner - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Perfect for family! Luxurious home ~ 20mins to Asheville! have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Perfect for family! Luxurious home ~ 20mins to Asheville! pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Perfect for family! Luxurious home ~ 20mins to Asheville!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Perfect for family! Luxurious home ~ 20mins to Asheville!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Perfect for family! Luxurious home ~ 20mins to Asheville! located? > This family-friendly Leicester vacation home is located in the mountains, 1.8 mi (3 km) from Leicester Branch Library, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Botanical Gardens at Asheville and French Broad River. Beaver Lake and Beaver Lake View Park are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? 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