Castlewood Retreat | Views, Hot Tub & Foosball TablešŸ›šŸ”ļø + Biltmore Pass

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A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, a large island with bar stools, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A house with a fire pit in the backyard surrounded by Adirondack chairs.
A two-story house with a front porch, a chimney, and a well-maintained lawn.
A neatly made bed with a quilted green bedspread, two windows with a view of greenery, and a framed artwork on the wall.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a fireplace.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Alexander, NC
  • Place, French Broad River
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Marshall Nature Sanctuary
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, University of North Carolina at Asheville
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom Four

1 King Bed

Bedroom One

1 King Bed

Bedroom Three

1 King Bed

Bedroom Two

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom One

Bathroom Three

Bathroom Two

Shower only Ā· Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Alexander

Located in Alexander, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Asheville Gem Mine and Downtown Market Asheville are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Marshall Nature Sanctuary and French Broad River. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville, or consider The Orange Peel for a night out. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
Map
Alexander, NC

What's nearby

  • French Broad River - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Marshall Nature Sanctuary - 9 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Dry Ridge Historical Museum - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Dream Guitars - 11 min drive - 8.9 km
  • University of North Carolina at Asheville - 13 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Eda’s Hideaway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Carreta - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Castlewood Retreat | Views, Hot Tub & Foosball TablešŸ›šŸ”ļø + Biltmore Pass pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Castlewood Retreat | Views, Hot Tub & Foosball TablešŸ›šŸ”ļø + Biltmore Pass?

As of 7 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Castlewood Retreat | Views, Hot Tub & Foosball TablešŸ›šŸ”ļø + Biltmore Pass on 30 November 2026 start from NZ$1,793, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Castlewood Retreat | Views, Hot Tub & Foosball TablešŸ›šŸ”ļø + Biltmore Pass?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Castlewood Retreat | Views, Hot Tub & Foosball TablešŸ›šŸ”ļø + Biltmore Pass?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Castlewood Retreat | Views, Hot Tub & Foosball TablešŸ›šŸ”ļø + Biltmore Pass?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Castlewood Retreat | Views, Hot Tub & Foosball TablešŸ›šŸ”ļø + Biltmore Pass located?

This family-friendly Alexander holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of French Broad River and Walnut Island River Park. Dream Guitars and Flow are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 15 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay if you find yourself in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Castlewood Retreat | Views, Hot Tub & Foosball TablešŸ›šŸ”ļø + Biltmore Pass on 23 October 2026
Thank you for staying at Castlewood Retreat, Nic!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed in many VRBO places and this is one of the best places ever! Four bedrooms and four king beds was awesome. The fire pit and 85" TV upstairs in the game room was fantastic. We also loved that it was pet friendly!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Castlewood Retreat | Views, Hot Tub & Foosball TablešŸ›šŸ”ļø + Biltmore Pass on 29 October 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled you and your group had such a fantastic stay at Castlewood Retreat. It's fantastic to hear you enjoyed all our amenities, from the spacious bedrooms to the game room and fire pit. We love being a pet-friendly property because we know how special it is to bring your furry family members on vacation. Your kind words truly make our day, and we'd be delighted to welcome you back anytime. Thanks for choosing us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet wonderful. Family wonderful. Great views. Comfy beds! Not best furniture in living area for 8 people. Overall fanastic place!!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback! We're thrilled you and your family had such a fantastic stay at Castlewood Retreat and that you enjoyed the views and comfortable beds. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts about the living area furniture, and we'll definitely consider that for future improvements. We'd love to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this place as a home base for our family! It was really close to everything we wanted to experience and the big beds and hot tub provided the perfect end to each day. We had a small mechanical issue and it was literally handled and fixed perfectly the same day! I was really surprised at this because this is a company with a lot of rentals so well done!I would highly recommend this place- Bougie girl
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2026
Hey Stephanie and Greg, Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled that Castlewood Retreat served as the perfect home base for your family getaway. We're especially grateful you appreciated our quick response to that mechanical issue, and we're so glad it didn't disrupt your stay. Our team takes pride in maintaining the property and ensuring every guest has a seamless experience. We'd love to welcome you back to Castlewood Retreat for your next adventure!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet location stocked with all the essentials for a great visit. A few minor glitches but the staff was well prepared to respond...and did!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2026
Thank you for staying at Castlewood Retreat, Jeff!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was just the right size for my family of 4 couples. We were all together to celebrate a wedding in Weaverville, just 20 minutes from our venue at 3 Waters Farm. With every bedroom having a comfortable king bed, we all felt we had luxurious accommodations. One of the guests had difficulty arranging a dog sitter, so we conveniently added the pet fee with swift communication with the property manager, and problem solved! The kitchen and outdoor space with the hot tub were fully utilized for our family gathering, with a cookout over the open fire and 10 of us breaking bread around the dining room table as our last meal together before heading our separate ways.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your experience at Castlewood Retreat! We're thrilled that our home provided the perfect base for your family celebration and wedding weekend in Weaverville. We loved being able to accommodate your furry friend and help make the logistics seamless for your group. It sounds like you made wonderful memories gathered around our dining table and enjoying the outdoor space together. We'd be honored to welcome you back for your next family gathering!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location with amazing views

We had a great time visiting the Asheville area, and the location of this property was perfect for what we needed
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Girls Weekend Getaway

My friends and I had the best weekend stay. The house was beautiful and spacious. Our favorite part was the game room upstairs. The kitchen was very well stocked and clean as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 March 2023
Hi Leigh Ann, Thank you for your review of Castlewood Retreat. We are so glad to hear you and your friends enjoyed your stay and the game room. We hope to host you again soon! Kindly, Marissa & The Carolina Mornings Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious and 4 King Beds!

This was a really nice rental that had everything we needed. It was a few minutes north of Asheville and had beautiful views. We loved that there was plenty of space for everyone and that there were 4 king beds, so none of the couples had to fight over space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family spot

This was a nice house thats great for families and dogs in a quite Neighborhood. With mountain views. It was clean and comfy. They provided all the information we needed for the house through the website. Would definitely come back and stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Hey Michelle, Thank you so much for your feedback and we're glad you had a great time at Castlewood Retreat! We strive to have the cleanest properties in WNC and we're glad you noticed our dedication to this. Thank you again for your review and we look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful home

This home was perfect for our stay, both clean and spacious. It had all the things we needed in the kitchen for preparing our meals too. This home was convenient to Asheville and the surrounding areas. Communication with the rental company was also excellent and always timely.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Hey Paige, Thank you so much for your feedback and we're glad you had a great time at Castlewood Retreat! We strive to have the cleanest properties in WNC and we're glad you noticed our dedication to this. Thank you again for your review and we look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Christmas gift

This was a Christmas gift to my adult children and their partners. We had such a good time we will do another family trip next year. It is a gift when your children still enjoy vacationing together.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 September 2024
Hey Paul, Thank you for your wonderful review of Castlewood Retreat. We are delighted to hear that you and your family had such a fantastic time during your stay and that you are planning to return for another family trip next year. It's truly a gift when families can come together and create cherished memories. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back to Castlewood Retreat in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Perfect

This house is everything it appears to be and more. It is generously stocked and we enjoyed our stay. The home is spacious and decorated nicely. We loved using the game room, fire pit. and fireplace.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Hey Rachel, Thank you so much for your feedback and we're glad you had a great time at Castlewood Retreat! We make sure that everything is ready and stocked just for you. Thank you again for your review and we look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
1. Most important: clean. We let the baby crawl on the floor. And had a broom to keep it clean.2. Second, were the beds comfortable? Yes. Not too hard, not too soft. Not bumpy. On a solid foundation so that when one person got out of bed, it didn't shake the bed and wake the other.3. Was the house comfortable? Yes. It was spacious. Each couple had their own room for privacy and could join the family in the open, main areas.4. Bathrooms with showers: 2 which were shared by 4 couples. So, not ideal, but we worked with it.5. Travel instructions had us going from Knoxville to Asheville and then N. But Googled said we could save a 1/2 hour by coming south on Hwy 25. We asked the mgt agency for the explanation, but did not get one. So, we came south on Hwy 25. Scenic and winding. (the baby got car sick.)6. The six limit trash bag limit caused great concern the entire time. We missed reading the instructions that there is a landfill 9 minutes from the unite where we could take trash. So, we ended up taking trash home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such detailed feedback about your stay at Castlewood Retreat! We're thrilled that the cleanliness, comfortable beds, and spacious layout worked well for your group and that everyone had their own room for privacy. We appreciate you noting the bathroom situation and understand that sharing between four couples required flexibility. Regarding directions, we'd love to clarify our route recommendation if you'd like to reach out directly. We're also sorry the trash situation caused concern; we'll definitely make sure those landfill details are more prominent in future guest instructions. The scenic drive on Highway 25 is beautiful, though we hope the little one feels better next time! We'd be honored to welcome your family back to Castlewood Retreat.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great vacation house

This house was very spacious and modern. We loved every room in the house. My whole family enjoyed the stay there. Also a great Plus!! because they allow you to have your dog there with you.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
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