Critter Hill Studio Apt. close to downtown Asheville and the Blue Ridge Parkway

1 bedroomSleeps 458 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Leicester, NC

The Orange Peel16 min drive
University of North Carolina at Asheville17 min drive
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)28 min drive
Biltmore Estate29 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Studio

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Shower and bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Spacious but cozy 625 square foot studio apartment over our two-car garage with private entrance, located on a secluded two-acre site in the beautiful North Carolina countryside just 7.5 miles from all downtown Asheville has to offer. Amazing mountain views. Close to great food, beer, music, art, tons of outdoor activities, and the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Electronic keypad contact-free check-in. Strict adherence to CDC COVID and VRBO cleaning recommendations. Fourteen steps to access the apartment.

In true Asheville fashion, we gladly welcome people of all gender identities, races, orientations, and religions.

-Perfect for hikers and outdoor people, families with small children, history buffs, motorcyclists, or couple-time. Time to explore and unwind with day trips to great shopping, historical attractions, river fun, or hikes and nights filled with great food, drinks, music or just chilling on the front porch watching gorgeous sunsets.

-Thirty minutes to the historic Biltmore Estate.

-Surrounded by some of the best motorcycle roads in the country. Private entrance. Garage parking for motorcycles. Secure private parking for cars.

-Dog-friendly with access to a large, 1/2 acre fenced area. Pet fee of $50 per pet. Two dog limit. Pets must be in a crate if left. Crate for 50-60lb. available upon request. Please let us know how many pets you're bringing.

-Full kitchen.

- Outdoor seating area with table, chairs, grill, and umbrella

-Wireless internet. Television available, BRING YOUR DONGLE OR CABLES FOR STREAMING. Google Mesh wi-fi system for the entire residence providing 400 Mbps that allows for Zoom and streaming services with no buffering.

-Queen-sized bed and 1 futon.

-HEPA air-filter/purifier and solar-powered home.

*Owners are happy to provide great tips for every part of your visit.

-Two-night minimum.

*Need more room for family or friends? See our 2 BDRM Luxe Apt., #2081423.

Property manager

Laurie Assid and Mike Figielski

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

$45 per pet per visit

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

You are responsible for any damages to the property by you or anyone in your party during your stay.

Absolutely no parties. No guests. Only guests listed on your booking request allowed. Special circumstances, let us know.

Weapons/firearms not allowed on property.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Leicester

Located in Leicester, this apartment is in the mountains. Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville and Grey Eagle are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Asheville Treetops Adventure Park and New Belgium Brewing Company. Consider The Orange Peel for a night out or Asheville Pinball Museum if you're travelling with kids. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with mountain climbing, mountain biking and hiking.

Leicester, NC

What's nearby

Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 15 min drive
The Orange Peel - 16 min drive
University of North Carolina at Asheville - 17 min drive
Asheville Outlets - 20 min drive
Biltmore Estate - 29 min drive

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 9 min drive
Sawhorse - 11 min drive
Cracker Barrel - 17 min drive
Sonic Drive-In - 7 min drive
Applebee's - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Critter Hill Studio Apt. close to downtown Asheville and the Blue Ridge Parkway pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Critter Hill Studio Apt. close to downtown Asheville and the Blue Ridge Parkway?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Critter Hill Studio Apt. close to downtown Asheville and the Blue Ridge Parkway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Critter Hill Studio Apt. close to downtown Asheville and the Blue Ridge Parkway located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly apartment building is within 9 mi (15 km) of French Broad River, Asheville Pinball Museum and Colburn Earth Science Museum. Pack Place Education Arts and Science Center and Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

2 Jan 2023

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

Amazing!

Great communication and consideration! Amazing hosts that I highly rec. Especially if you're traveling with pets which can be really hard to plan around!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tonya R.

11 Dec 2022

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

we enjoyed our stay

Everything was nice and quiet

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Dorothy S.

30 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Disappointed

Kitchen good, bed comfortable, clean. Temperature 67 and adjusted by owner (who did raise some on request). Strong smell of dog on arrival. No view of mountains, not a great neighborhood.. Do not recommend for special get away.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

ellen C.

15 Sept 2022

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

Stay in Leicester

Perfectly adequate for our needs and nice amenities, and very clean👍

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy J.

6 Sept 2022

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

Extended stay

I was there for work in Asheville. It was a short drive. And very peaceful for daytime sleeping. It was a great two month stay.

Stayed 69 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Laurie Assid and Mike Figielski

Mike and I are a couple of North Carolina transplants who absolutely adore this area and we're happy to share tips, ideas, and recommendations galore.