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Farmhouse Retreat on 26 Acres + Mtn Views + Asheville

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Relax and unwind in this beautifully restored 1920s farmhouse with cozy, comfort
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Start your mornings with coffee, end your evenings with fireflies, and enjoy the
Peaceful farmhouse retreat on 26 private acres with mountain views—your quiet es
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Leicester, NC
  • Place, Leicester Branch Library
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, French Broad River
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, University of North Carolina at Asheville
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Farmhouse Retreat on 26 Acres + Mtn Views + Asheville

Welcome to your peaceful farm retreat just outside Asheville — where mountain views, fresh air, and simple country moments create memories that last a lifetime.

Tucked away on a private 26-acre farm, this beautifully restored 1920s farmhouse cottage blends charm, comfort, and a true Western North Carolina experience. You’ll feel miles away from it all, yet you’re only 20 minutes from downtown Asheville, the Biltmore Estate, and some of the region’s most loved restaurants, breweries, and hiking trails.

Start your mornings with coffee on the large deck as the sun rises over the mountains. In the evenings, unwind under the stars, watch fireflies dance across the fields, and enjoy the kind of quiet you just can’t find in the city.

Inside, the cottage has been fully renovated to provide a clean, comfortable stay while keeping its original farmhouse character. The home features 2 bedrooms with premium king and queen beds, a full kitchen stocked for home-cooked meals, and a cozy living space perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring.

Step outside and experience what makes this stay truly special. The property offers wide-open space for kids to run and play, quiet roads for biking, and a chance to interact with friendly farm animals like goats and cows. Guests often say this is the highlight of their stay — especially for families looking for a meaningful, hands-on experience.

Whether you’re planning a family getaway, a couples retreat, or simply need a place to slow down and reset, this cottage offers the perfect balance of peaceful seclusion and convenient access to everything Western North Carolina has to offer.

We also offer optional extras to make your stay even easier — from pre-stocked groceries to local recommendations and personalized touches for special occasions.

Inquire about Farm raised USDA steaks-beef for sale.

Come experience the beauty of farm life, the calm of the mountains, and the comfort of a place that feels like home.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside with proper disposal.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Winter- Set heat to 60 Summer- Set AC to 78
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 906861vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Leicester

Located in Leicester, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Biltmore Estate and Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at The Orange Peel or Kimmel Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Leicester, NC

What's nearby

  • Leicester Branch Library - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • French Broad River - 10 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Addison Farms Vineyard - 15 min drive - 15.3 km
  • University of North Carolina at Asheville - 17 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 20 min drive - 21.4 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eda’s Hideaway - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Silverball Subs - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪High Five Coffee - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Papas Pizza - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Farmhouse Retreat on 26 Acres + Mtn Views + Asheville pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Farmhouse Retreat on 26 Acres + Mtn Views + Asheville?

As of 17 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Farmhouse Retreat on 26 Acres + Mtn Views + Asheville on 22 June 2026 start from NZ$472, 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 Farmhouse Retreat on 26 Acres + Mtn Views + Asheville?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Farmhouse Retreat on 26 Acres + Mtn Views + Asheville?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Farmhouse Retreat on 26 Acres + Mtn Views + Asheville?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Farmhouse Retreat on 26 Acres + Mtn Views + Asheville located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Leicester Branch Library and within 9 miles (15 km) of French Broad River and Ledges Whitewater Park. Addison Farms Vineyard and Walnut Island River Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 98 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 98 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

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

Great property!

We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
We are glad you got to enjoy the farm. We are thankful for our guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick P.

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

Perfect Stay for Us

Helpful and friendly Host, Great Mountain Views, very comfortable for us and our 2 dogs, good access to Blue Ridge Parkway and Ashville
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 October 2022
Thanks for staying with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTA D.

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

Lovely quick stay

As advertised Owner was very responsive.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
We are glad you enjoyed our cottage. Please come back when you can stay awhile!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

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

Great spot

Very cute little cottage. Very clean and in a convenient location for Asheville excursion.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy W.

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

Wonderful property, nicely equipped, cute decor, lovely hilltop setting.

We enjoyed our stay! Short drive (albeit curvy roads!) to Asheville and area tourist spots. Beautiful area! Great cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 January 2022
Thank you for your review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay on the farm.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Beautiful views!

Great rural views! Cooperative & kind Host.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 November 2021
Thank you for your kind review. We hope to host you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mike d.

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

Country stay

This place is just as advertised. Very nice and comfortable. Close enough to town while being out in the peaceful setting of the country. Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Our reasoning for purchasing this property was for the peaceful feel! We are happy you got to experience that as well.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

scott d.

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

Perfect Cabin!

Very easy!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2020
Thank you for review. We hope you host you again one day soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Great place

Every bit as advertised. Very, very cozy and comfortable. Great views. Convenient to downtown and West Asheville.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Thank you for you kind words. The view is what made us buy the farm. Come back and visit soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy A.

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

Beautiful Countryside

If you are looking for rolling hills off a winding road, quiet (except for a few farm animal sounds), and a beautiful night sky, this cozy, clean, well equipped cottage is for you.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

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

Beautiful views

Great stay at this little cottage. We stayed with my daughter and 2 of her friends and our 2 dogs. Very clean house and a great place to rest at night after all our adventures in the surrounding mountains. Very close to Asheville for some fantastic dinner options. We will be going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2023
Thank you Tim, we are glad to have you on the farm!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

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

Our Second Stay

This cottage is a great getaway when you need some R&R. Very peaceful location and great views, very clean and comfortable accommodations, and just a short drive to Biltmore, West Asheville, and lots of wonderful outdoor activities. This is one of our favorite places to stay and we will definitely be back! Thank you , April!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2022
Thank you for your kind words!!! We hope you stay with us again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

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

One of the best

Cozy, clean, quiet, peaceful, comfortable, relaxing and close to Asheville. Can’t say enough great things about this place...especially the host, April. She went above and beyond to make the stay fantastic. You won’t regret reserving this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 November 2021
We are so happy you enjoyed the farm. It was a pleasure to host you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi B.

Beautiful, charming simplicity

Has everything you need nothing you don’t. Every detail has been thought out.
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Thank you for your kind words. We are so happy you were comfortable during your stay.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

We'll be back!

Gorgeous place. Every detail perfected. Imagine staying at a boutique hotel but having a beautiful tranquil surrounding. What a gem, thank you for sharing your place with us!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
We are thrilled you enjoyed your time! Can't wait to book you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

melissa g.

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

Awesome

Exactly what we were looking for. Perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay on the farm.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana L.

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

Countryside cottage

Exactly what we imagined and more. Cozy, warm and inviting with the most incredible sunrises. Minutes from downtown Asheville with a peaceful country setting. Loved it and you will too!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 November 2022
Thank you for nice review. We are glad you enjoyed Asheville.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya A.

Quaint and cozy

We loved the area. It was very quite and comfortable. I think my family and I had 3 of the best nights sleeps in a really long time. We had everything we needed for the 3 days we were there. Owner was extremely easy to deal with and was very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
We are so glad you had a lovely stay. Please let us know when you are ready for some sleep filled nights again. :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale Z.

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

Dog- cation

Darling cottage and very dog friendly. Quiet road beside the property where we could play with the puppy. The owners had a book outlining the best hikes in NC for dogs that we well used. Good location and great for a pandemic get away. Wish we were still there since we returned to 96 degrees and a hurricane coming!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2020
Thank you for your review. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and the puppy was just as comfortable as you were.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terence H.

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

Tranqulity

The Cottage of Color was immaculate. The view from the outdoor deck was very relaxing. The cottage is only twenty minutes from Asheville. We choose it because it was unique from the numerous cabins in the area. Having access to the farm animals was an added plus!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2021
Thank you for your kind words. We are glad you enjoyed your time with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

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

Cozy and Clean, Great Views

The house was clean and neat with a stocked kitchen, luxury bathroom, comfortable furniture, and nice linens. Recently remodeled and landscaped. Near the road but we never heard the very few vehicles that passed. The deck is nice for relaxing and enjoying the view. We really enjoyed our stay here and highly recommend it for a short getaway or longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 November 2021
We are so happy your enjoyed your stay. Thank you for your kind words.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin G.

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

Go see for yourself!

This house is beautiful. Yes, there’s only one bathroom so I wouldn’t go with a large group of people. However, this was the perfect spot for our honeymoon. You sit on the porch and there’s quiet. The views are amazing. The interior is extremely well done and the house was very clean. It’s a great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2023
Thank you Benjamin!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Audra N.

Amazing! Our favorite vacation rental!

We have rented a few times outside the Asheville area and this by far was our favorite location. April goes above and beyond to make sure your stay is perfect. She is quick to respond to any communication and incredibly sweet. The property itself is breathtaking. The perfect place to get away and relax. If you have little ones the farm animals are a must visit. We took day trips into Asheville, Weaverville, and Henderson. The cabins location made for an easy and quick drive into any activity you may want to partake. We hope to be back for a visit to the Cottage of Color again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed your time here on our farm. We look forward to having you back and creating more memories.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

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

Experience Asheville

My husband, daughter and I came for a Christmas getaway and tour of the Biltmore and the Asheville area. This is a small place but nicely decorated and has everything you need. It was a little weird to be away for Christmas and we probably won’t do it again, but the tour of the Biltmore at Christmas was magical. The rest of the area is very nice and so unusually warm that we were really able to walk and explore downtown. We also were able to spend a lot of time on the nice deck at this home, which is quite spacious and comfortable - very unusual for late Dec! It’s always fun to check out a new city with the comforts of home.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
Thank you so much! We are happy you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Wonderful stay on the farm!

We loved our stay at the farm! The house was absolutely beautiful with the perfect combination of modern touches with a rustic vibe - exactly what we wanted. The setting was gorgeous, perched high up on a hill with a view of mountains in the distance. Dinner on the deck was great, although the proximity to the road detracted slightly from the peaceful quality. We loved the cows - especially our three year old daughter. We said hi to them every morning and even got to pet them a bit. We also loved Asheville, but the drive into town was a little farther than we would've liked. April was a great host, texting me back quickly to respond to my questions about the house. If you're considering a vacation in the country with the things to do nearby, I'd highly recommend a stay on the farm!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Thank you for the lovely review. We are glad you enjoyed your trip on the farm!

About the host

Hosted by Bryan

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We are a local couple born and raised here in the Blue Ridge Mountains. We attended the local high school located just a few miles from the property. We own a thriving local business that has been providing jobs locally for over 12 years. We believe in our community, and make many efforts to make sure our children will enjoy this area as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

In the past, we were homeowners in a subdivided neighborhood. Our dream was to raise our children where they could run and play without the confines of fences, or traffic. We fell upon the farm by happenstance, and fell in love. We purchased the farm with 2 homes on it, and felt one make us a comfortable place to raise our children, and the other could provide lots of memories for those who come to enjoy what we call home everyday.

What makes this property unique

This home was the original farm house to the homestead. When we walked through, we knew we could bring back the charm that so many others had enjoyed over the years. We tried to re-use and recycle many of the original building components from 1939, when the house was first built. The rough saw hewn floors are original, and were restored after nearly 40 years under layers of old flooring. The original clapboard siding was restored after removing the current siding. We tried to keep as much character in the old homestead, while offering lots of new touches, such as granite, stainless steel appliances, and a walk in stone floor shower.

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