Title: Welcome to Carol's Castle! Mountain views & horses within 15 min of DT Asheville - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Welcome to Carol's Castle! Mountain views & horses within 15 min of DT Asheville Vacation home in Leicester with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Welcome to Carol's Castle! Mountain views & horses within 15 min of DT Asheville ![Terrace/patio - Welcome to Carol's Castle! Mountain views & horses within 15 min of DT Asheville (Leicester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105860000/105855900/105855863/c7b17c23.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Welcome to Carol's Castle! Mountain views & horses within 15 min of DT Asheville (Leicester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105860000/105855900/105855863/e32361e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Welcome to Carol's Castle! Mountain views & horses within 15 min of DT Asheville (Leicester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105860000/105855900/105855863/c16904e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books - Welcome to Carol's Castle! Mountain views & horses within 15 min of DT Asheville (Leicester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105860000/105855900/105855863/56ca20ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Welcome to Carol's Castle! Mountain views & horses within 15 min of DT Asheville (Leicester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105860000/105855900/105855863/7e0e3c5c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## 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. ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97330000/97326400/97326355/9840fc8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Mountain Views, 10min to AVL | Modern Escape by Avanstay West Asheville - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 27 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=97326355&PinnedHotelID=97326355&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109130000/109121600/109121550/dabb6510.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Retreat with Hot Tub Leicester - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=109121550&PinnedHotelID=109121550&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97580000/97570600/97570533/78f107b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern Escape by Avanstay w/ Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Mountain Views, 10min to Town West Asheville - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=97570533&PinnedHotelID=97570533&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101520000/101511300/101511245/a325b2a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Casa Grada by Avantstay Loft-style Group Retreat Candler - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking included [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=101511245&PinnedHotelID=101511245&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76410000/76405100/76405017/5e872cd1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Chic Mtn Condo: Discover Asheville + more! 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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 area Leicester is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Biltmore Estate and Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Aston Park Tennis Center or Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville. [Visit our Leicester travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Leicester.dx6051824) [View more Vacation homes in Leicester](https://www.expedia.ca/Leicester-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6051824-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C35.62948%2C-82.66844&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1fFQYDsIHKlYLHtSp8Eg0IhPH5Q=) Leicester, NC ### What's nearby - ![One of my favorite places to chill out or go for a walk, bike ride, etc... Lovely!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034866/6f27f750-ff38-43c8-9af6-edbe02f1b819.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) French Broad River 9 min drive \- 8.9 km - ![The quad at the University of North Carolina Asheville #unca #northcarolina #school #university #gobulldogs #asheville #campus](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034866/fcf4d916-9cb1-4211-80b8-cf98c02bfb5c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) University of North Carolina at Asheville 12 min drive \- 13.6 km - Leicester Branch Library 5 min drive \- 5.8 km - Asheville Treetops Adventure Park 11 min drive \- 12.0 km - Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville 13 min drive \- 14.6 km ### Getting around - Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) 30 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 7 min drive - Papas Pizza 6 min drive - High Five Coffee 15 min drive - Sonic Drive-In 6 min drive - Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack 12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Welcome to Carol's Castle! Mountain views & horses within 15 min of DT Asheville pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Welcome to Carol's Castle! Mountain views & horses within 15 min of DT Asheville? ### What time is check-out at Welcome to Carol's Castle! Mountain views & horses within 15 min of DT Asheville? ### Where is Welcome to Carol's Castle! Mountain views & horses within 15 min of DT Asheville located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Welcome to Carol's Castle! Mountain views & horses within 15 min of DT Asheville Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Johnny M. Sep 16, 2025 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. ##### Johnny M. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheena S. Jun 22, 2024 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. ##### Sheena S. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### dakota c. Jun 22, 2025 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! ##### dakota c. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Larry B. Oct 14, 2025 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. ##### Larry B. 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