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1878 Victorian Farmhouse Near Asheville on 80 Acres

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Leicester

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor spa tub
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
Exterior
Game room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Leicester, NC
  • Place, Addison Farms Vineyard
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Leicester Branch Library
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, French Broad River
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About the area

Leicester

City center stay.You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Addison Farms Vineyard and 9 miles (15 km) of Leicester Branch Library. Pigeon River and Marshall High Studios are within 16 miles (25 km).
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What's nearby

  • Addison Farms Vineyard - 13 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Leicester Branch Library - 17 min drive - 11.9 km
  • French Broad River - 25 min drive - 26.9 km
  • University of North Carolina at Asheville - 36 min drive - 31.2 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 44 min drive - 36.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salty Goat - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Turkey Creek Café - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sovereign Remedies Exchange - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Smokey Mountain Diner - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪A-redneck Diva's Kitchen - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

1878 Victorian Farmhouse Near Asheville on 80 Acres

Welcome to our beautifully restored 1878 Victorian farmhouse, nestled on 80 private acres in the peaceful mountain community of Sandy Mush, just 25 minutes from downtown Asheville. This luxury farmhouse stay near Asheville offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and authentic mountain charm in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Lovingly renovated in 2020, this historic home combines authentic Appalachian charm with modern comfort. Original craftsmanship, hand-hewn beams, shiplap walls, reclaimed tobacco barn wood, and a restored double-sided fireplace preserve the home’s rich heritage, while thoughtful updates create a stylish and relaxing luxury rural retreat.
Wake up to mountain views, sip coffee on the covered porch, and spend your days exploring rolling pastures, wooded trails, and the natural beauty of Western North Carolina. Guests are welcome to visit our friendly farm residents, including goats, sheep, a donkey, peacocks, chickens, piggies and barn cats. Ideal for travelers searching for an Asheville farm stay, Blue Ridge Mountain getaway, or peaceful countryside escape, this property offers a truly memorable experience.
The farmhouse comfortably accommodates up to 6 guests and features:
• 3 beautifully appointed bedrooms
• 2 full bathrooms, including an upstairs clawfoot soaking tub
• 3 decorative fireplaces and cozy gathering spaces
• Fully equipped kitchen with gas range, dishwasher, and dining service for 8
• Coffee and tea station
• High-speed fiber internet and Wi-Fi calling capability
• Smart entertainment options and Bose Bluetooth speakers throughout the home
• Central heating and air conditioning
After a day exploring Asheville, the Blue Ridge Parkway, local breweries, waterfalls, and hiking trails, return to unwind in the private hot tub, gather around the fire pit beneath the stars, or enjoy dinner on the covered outdoor patio. Whether you’re planning an Asheville vacation rental stay or a Blue Ridge Mountains retreat, you’ll appreciate the peaceful setting and upscale amenities.
The home’s inviting parlor offers a quiet space to read, play chess, or simply relax beside the fireplace. Upstairs, original hardwood floors and carefully curated furnishings create an atmosphere that feels both historic and timeless.
What truly makes this property special is its setting. The farm is part of land protected by the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy, ensuring the surrounding beauty remains preserved for generations to come. Whether you’re seeking a romantic getaway, a family vacation, a mountain adventure, or simply a peaceful place to recharge, you’ll find a rare combination of history, privacy, comfort, and natural beauty here. This unique Asheville style farmhouse retreat delivers an exceptional Blue Ridge Mountain experience while maintaining the tranquility of a secluded rural escape.
Come experience a piece of Appalachian history and create memories that will last a lifetime. If you want to see photos of the farm animals check out our IG @animalslivingfree

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

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

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 14
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

1878 Victorian Farmhouse on 80 Acres
1878 Victorian Farmhouse Near Asheville on 80 Acres Leicester

Frequently asked questions

How close is 1878 Victorian Farmhouse Near Asheville on 80 Acres to the airport?

This vacation home is 27.7 mi (46-min drive) away from the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 1878 Victorian Farmhouse Near Asheville on 80 Acres have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does 1878 Victorian Farmhouse Near Asheville on 80 Acres offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 1878 Victorian Farmhouse Near Asheville on 80 Acres?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at 1878 Victorian Farmhouse Near Asheville on 80 Acres?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at 1878 Victorian Farmhouse Near Asheville on 80 Acres?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does 1878 Victorian Farmhouse Near Asheville on 80 Acres have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does 1878 Victorian Farmhouse Near Asheville on 80 Acres have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is 1878 Victorian Farmhouse Near Asheville on 80 Acres to downtown Leicester?

This vacation home is 5.1 mi away from Leicester.

1878 Victorian Farmhouse Near Asheville on 80 Acres Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home with great amenities! Response and friendly owners. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts are great and the home is amazing. 20 minutes from downtown Asheville and 30 to Black Mountain. This was our 2nd stay here and hope to do many more in the coming years.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property and house was beautiful and well maintained. Everyone enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alushia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We booked this house for a birthday vacation and it was exactly what we needed. The property sits on beautiful acreage, so it felt peaceful and tucked away, yet close enough to town that we never felt too far from anything. The house was cozy, and had everything we needed. We loved waking up to the quiet countryside and ending the day in the hottub. The host was communicative and made check-in super easy. Would absolutely stay here again next time we’re in the Asheville area!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is wonderful, it is extremely clean and comfortable. The house is beautifully renovated, and a very relaxing place. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

annie b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean home. Love the decor. Love the soaking tub! Has plenty of land to hike and loved the farm with all the animals!!! Plenty of space to park. Would definitely come back with family or friends. Close to biltmore and downtown Asheville but just far enough for that country feel. The Hosts were great!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Comfort in the Country

Our family of four so enjoyed our getaway. The home is clean, spacious, thoughtfully updated, and comfortable. We had everything we needed and more. I slept better than I have in ages and I hope we get to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaylan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing stay. Donna and Glenn are wonderful and very responsive. They’ve done a great job with the renovation of this old house. It’s very modern and cozy. Well stocked kitchen if you want to cook and multiple sitting areas. The automatic fireplaces are an extra cozy touch which we used each day and night. The house was very clean as well. Beds were super comfortable. There is a conservation area within a short distance that has a donkey, goats and sheep, peacocks, chickens and cats that we drove up the hill to see. We got to meet the animals and explore the property a bit, though being December it was quite cold. All in all a very lovely stay and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany L.

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

Perfect getaway!

This house was everything as advertised but better! Perfect getaway! Very quiet area, great porches to relax on, and the inside was so pretty and very clean! Would definitely stay again! The host was very easy to communicate with and was very kind!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachary A.

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

Absolutely incredible

Could not have asked for a better experience! The hosts Donna and Glen are wonderful and their property is truly magic. We all can’t wait to come stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

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

Relaxing

Nice clean, love the upstairs and downstairs HVAC controls. Very detailed notes on everything. Rustic charm with modern convenience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah L.

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

Perfect and Exactly as Advertised

This property was exactly as advertised. Everything was clean and the hosts were easy to communicate with. The house is located a little out of the way, but that was what we were looking for. During our trip, we visited the Great Smokies and Asheville, and the property location made it easy to do both.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

neal r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here for a few days after a busy week in Orlando (alllllllll the parks) so we wanted a nice relaxing stop on our way back north. This farmhouse was the perfect place. It is a gorgeous home that has been updated with everything we could have possibly wanted. It was clean and comfortable. Our hosts left a lovely gift basket with wine and treats for our stay, which we did not expect but really appreciated. The kids had fun exploring the property and meeting the animals. We truly enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

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

Amazing get away

This house was perfect for the adults in our family to escape the rat race. From having coffee on the back patio every morning to drinks in the hot tub under the stars, it was amazing. We had everything we needed for a week of relaxation. We loved it so much that we will be back very soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stefanie c.

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

Beautiful!

Owners were so nice, property is spacious and beautiful! Highly recommend!!!!! Thanks for everything!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandrea M.

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

Perfection!!

This house was the most beautiful VRBO we have ever stayed in! It had everything we needed plus. It was quiet and peaceful. I cannot give enough descriptive words for this magnificent house and host!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philippe L.

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

Beautiful home!

We had a great stay. The house is beautifully restored. It was well stocked and impeccably clean. The property is beautiful. We enjoyed roaming the farm and meeting the animals. Glenn and Donna were perfect hosts. The farm fresh eggs and shitake mushrooms were a particular treat!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rena M.

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

So Cozy

This was such a perfect find! We will definitely be coming back with friends and family. Beautifully done and lots of attention to detail. The perfect getaway spot for a small group of travelers and the location is easy to get to. The hosts made us feel very welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grace & Stan

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

A memorable and stellar stay

Absolutely exquisite property. Our hosts are beyond gracious and kind. Everything is above and beyond expectations! We feel truly lucky to have had this magical opportunity to stay here with our family. We are grateful and happy. Thanks again Donna and Glen!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maxwell D.

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

Getaway with friends

Beautifully decorated, charming farmhouse. Fully equipped kitchen. Comfortable bedrooms. Very responsive managers. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan s.

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

Perfect in Every way!

The Payne House is clean, beautiful, well appointed, very comfortable and even the wonderful pictures don't do it justice!!! Donna and Glen were accommodating in way and went above and beyond to made our stay enjoyable. You will not be disappointed in this home!!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa C.

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

Picturesque, peaceful, and perfect!

The house is stunning! Every detail has been thought through and the decor was absolutely the picture of relaxed luxury. The instructions for check in and check out were simple and the home is stocked with everything you need for a mountain getaway. The location is so perfect and we loooooved seeing the peacocks, donkey, and goats! I could not be happier that we chose this location for our getaway! Can’t wait to book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey S.

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

Dream home inspo.

YOU SHOULD STAY HERE! Everyone in our party loved the house. It had everything you could think of and need. The amenities were awesome. Would recommend to anymore. The layout is great for a getaway to spending time with family/friends. 15/10!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany C.

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

Beautiful Cozy Home

My husband and I stayed for a few days for a little getaway. It was perfect. We loved the cozy, updated feel of this beautiful, historic home. There were fun things to do on site like play pool, fire pit, etc. we even hiked the property. Also, it was not that far to Asheville for a day out or dinner. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcia T.

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

Beautiful Victorian Farmhouse

Everything was perfect, from the house and all that it had available, including a hot tub, pool table, beautiful property, and fully equipped kitchen. The hosts were so easy to communicate with and any need we had was taken care of quickly. The home was dreamy with all the wood accents and fireplaces that it just made you feel at home. It was truly a memorable time spent with family in a spectacular place. Taking the kids to see the animals was very special and they loved it.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

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