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Barefoot Lodge at Dix Creek

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A log cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a leather sofa, a small armchair, and a vintage trunk.
A rustic log cabin with a porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.
A log cabin with a fenced yard, a stone pathway, and a wooden deck.
A patio area with a stone fire pit, wooden picnic table, and chairs.
A wooden-paneled bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a framed deer picture, and a wooden wardrobe.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Leicester, NC
  • Place, French Broad River
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, The Orange Peel
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Leicester

Located in Leicester, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Asheville Outlets and Biltmore Park Town Square are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, 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? See what's going on at Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville, or consider The Orange Peel for a night out. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Map
Leicester, NC

What's nearby

  • French Broad River - 12 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Asheville Treetops Adventure Park - 14 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Grey Eagle - 16 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 16 min drive - 14.9 km
  • The Orange Peel - 17 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Madness - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Salty Goat - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Barefoot Lodge at Dix Creek pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Barefoot Lodge at Dix Creek?

As of 3 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Barefoot Lodge at Dix Creek on 17 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,371, 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 Barefoot Lodge at Dix Creek?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Barefoot Lodge at Dix Creek?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Barefoot Lodge at Dix Creek?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Barefoot Lodge at Dix Creek located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly cabin is within 9 mi (15 km) of Leicester Branch Library, Asheville Pinball Museum and Altamont Theater. Colburn Earth Science Museum and Pack Place Education Arts and Science Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 192 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 192 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 192 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 192 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 192 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was wonderful and the location was excellent. Plenty of room and was stocked with everything we needed. It felt very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a perfect retreat and a great location! They were also accommodating to extend both check-in and check out. Great people!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly Recommend, wonderful cabin on a large private property. Cabin is spacious and roomy even for a big group, comfy furnishings (the big couch is made for napping), the basement game room is fantastic, fenced in backyard for dogs, great firepit next to the creek, and even a garage u could park in. Was only 15 min to downtown!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the property
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property. Convenient for us to go to Sierra Nevada and Mills River area as well as Biltmore and downtown Asheville. House was a good size for 5 adults and 2 pups. Easy access to cook at the house. Little dusty but as to be expected in the mountains and a log cabin. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our kids loved the cabin & all the games & outdoor area! Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
While this property was well equipped, in fact better than most places we have stayed, we were so very disappointed by the condition. Simply put, it was just not clean. Spider webs inside and out, dust on all the furniture, toilet not cleaned, bedsheets that smelled like they had not been laundered, dirty shower curtain. If that’s the way you keep your home, fine. When I am paying to rent a place to stay, the very least I expect is for it to be clean. I’m afraid I can’t recommend this house. What a shame.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2026
Hi! Sorry you didn’t appreciate our Halloween decor! Just kidding. I’ll admit I was a bit shocked to see your review. I’m glad you found that the house was well stocked, and we were happy we could accommodate an early check in for your group. I was disappointed to hear the cleanliness of the cabin was to a point where you feel you can’t recommend us to others. The surprise mainly comes from the fact that I was responsive to any questions you had prior to arrival and then did not hear anything from you during your stay that something was amiss. While I wasn’t here to see what you saw, I will touch on a few things you mentioned. We do not use heavily perfumed detergents in an effort to accommodate folks with sensitivities. When hosts welcome other pets into their home, like we did for you, it would be reasonable to expect that it’s not going to be without a trace of dust, especially when there are also two wood burning fireplaces. The cabin uses well water, which can be hard, and can unfortunately leave lines and discoloration over time. As far as cobwebs on the exterior of a house that is surrounded by woods, maybe cabin life isn’t for everyone? I would have appreciated any photos of the issues you mentioned so that I can address those directly with our cleaners. Again, we can’t fix what we don’t know is a problem, and a private message to me or my cohost is always welcomed so that we can respond in a timely manner. We open our home to strangers and make ourselves vulnerable to their reviews and opinions. Constructive criticism is what makes us and other hosts better and I certainly understand wanting the value for something you’ve paid a lot of money for. I wouldn’t ask anyone to censor their experience for a review, however, a little thought and consideration goes a long way.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very responsive host, good location, easy access to Asheville
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was very cozy and allowed us nice family time. It was very pet-friendly. The dogs loved it! The property is beautiful. We spent lots of time on the front porch socializing. We hope to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was the perfect stay to enjoy family...we cooked several meals and enjoyed the fireplace. The fenced in backyard was perfect for the dogs!Carly responded very quickly and kindly to the couple of questions I had prior to leaving on our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is in an excellent location for peace and quiet, and that's exactly what we needed on this trip. Everything you need is provided and in good working order. We would recommend to anyone wanting a peaceful, relaxing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan 2026
Thank you for your kind review! So glad y’all enjoyed your time here.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice cabin

Family trip for Christmas
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful cabin

Adorable cabin, fun game room!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic cabin and property only 10-15 minutes from Asheville. Kids loved the property and cozy fireplace. It was a much needed reset from our busy lives. Nothing beats a coffee early on the porch with the quiet sounds of nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring break

Nice property. Fire pit and game room were great for a family with teens
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just perfect!

The cabin was beautiful and we felt like the owner took care of everything up to the smallest of details! Was amazing for everyone including our pups, thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful cabin along the creek. The home was everything we expected and then some. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Cabin

This cabin is a gem. Quiet area with plenty of open space but close to Asheville activities. Cabin is well furnished and lots of fun in game room. Owner is very responsive to messages. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thank you

It was great
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything you could want

Our 3-day stay was exceptional. The cabin was comfortable and rustic but with everything you could possibly want or need. The host was very responsive and answered all questions quickly and accurately. The pictures of the cabin and grounds are accurate. Would definitely stay there again. It’s a wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Asheville Getaway

This is a wonderful property that is close to Asheville (convenience) yet has the privacy (mostly) of being in the country. The roads do have a lot of traffic, though. The house has everything you’ll need. Great layout and very spacious for a couple (almost too much room!) or a family. The game room was a nice surprise but we spent the majority of our time on the front porch after a day of hiking.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience.

My wife wanted a cooler weather getaway from Hilton Head, South Carolina. She and I were very pleased. The only constructive comment she had was the game room downstairs was nice, although not really finished. We never used it. We are looking at the Mountain View property for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2023
We're glad you were pleased with the cabin! Funny you should mention the game room...we are actually taking measures this month to finish it. Adding wood flooring, painting and some other little touches to make it more cozy. Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Convenient to Asheville in a quiet rural setting

Dix Creek Cabin was a perfect setting for a mini family reunion. The floor plan is fairly open from the kitchen to the dining area, and from there to the living room. That let us be together and still have some space. The ability to bring a dog was a huge bonus. The "kids" enjoyed the game room, and we appreciated the garage for loading and unloading our car in the rain. The yard is beautiful, although persistent rain kept us inside when we were not enjoying Asheville, Biltmore Estate and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Thanks to Birgit & Tony for sharing their lovely home with us.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic!

The home is exactly as described. It it super clean and nicely decorated. When we arrived the owners had a bottle of wine, coffee, hot chocolate etc waiting for us which made us feel very welcome. The owners kept in touch and provided us with very clear instructions. They also quickly responded when we had a questions. The bedrooms were nice and the beds were very comfortable. The linens and towels were also very nice as were the bathrooms which were also very clean. The owners left us plenty of firewood - the fires were so relaxing. My daughter really enjoyed the basement with game tables. The environment was very conducive to family time. She even put her phone down and requested to play board games with us. She has not done that in years. She also had a great time making smores by the fire pit. Good to see a teen enjoy something besides electronic devices. Her favorite thing though was the visit by the small donkey and cow next door. That was a lot of fun! The house was also very close to Asheville and Biltmore. We were able to easily get to Biltmore and the Grove Park Inn. Asheville is a beautiful city and is perfect for a 3-4 day long weekend. This house was perfect and the hosts were wonderful! We highly recommend this home to anyone visiting Asheville. We are grateful that they shared their home on this site so that we could have such a great time. Why rent a hotel room when you can stay in a home like this? Thanks to the owners!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2015
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2023
Thank you for taking the time to write such a wonderful review, Marie. We are happy you enjoyed your stay and the cabin so much. Sounds like you had some quality family time and we hope that you visit again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved how secluded this property felt, despite being within such easy access to the downtown Asheville area. We loved sitting out on the patio at night and watching the fireflies in the yard. Perfect for our family trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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