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1878 Victorian Farmhouse Near Asheville on 80 Acres

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Malinda Payne Historic Home
Exterior
Exterior detail
Terrace/patio
Exterior detail

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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  • Place, University of North Carolina at Asheville
  • Place, Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
  • Place, Biltmore Estate
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Room

2 Single Beds

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

Sunflower Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

1st Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

2nd Floor Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

1878 Victorian Farmhouse Near Asheville on 80 Acres

*Our property was not affected by the storm. We have power, clean well water and internet service*

This beautiful 1878 Victorian Farm house was completely remodeled in 2020 with all the comforts you need for a relaxing & unforgettable stay. Features 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 3 fire places, plenty of open common areas and covered front and back outdoor spaces with dining area, hot tub and fire pit. Located in the quiet mountain community of Sandy Mush, 25 minutes from Downtown Asheville. The home is located on 80 acres of beautiful pasture and wooded land for you to explore and enjoy. Meet our resident animals (donkey, goats, sheep, peacock, chickens and kitties

This Historic home is a very special place. Rich with history from the Smoky Mountains. The remodel was meticulously done with tremendous effort to maintain the look and feel of the original home with an added cool updated vibe. All the mill work on the exterior is original done locally in the 1890's The decor was chosen with great care to give each lucky person who spends time there an experience they will treasure forever. The home was updated using the original barn wood from the properties old tobacco barn, original hand cut beams & original ship lap walls. The double sided fire place is original and was restored adding warmth and coziness to the living space. There is a fully equipped kitchen with all new appliances including a gas stove, dishwasher and service for 8 guests. Coffee and Tea station is provided The second level has all original flooring with two custom metal beds and a custom built armoire with antique gothic doors. Blackout window treatments are installed in each bedroom. The bedroom with the 2 double beds can be converted to a King size upon request. There is full bathroom on each floor and a claw foot tub on the second level for relaxing after a long day exploring the mountains. Central A/C - Heat will keep you comfortable all year long .

The Parlor Room with fireplace is a nice place to get away with a book or to play a game of chess/checkers on the game table. There is a small desk where you will find information about the area and attractions.

There are also 4 Bose blue tooth speakers with Sound Link features. The house is equipped with high speed Fiber/Broadband internet and TV (Dish). Cellular phone signals are spotty in the area depending on your provider but Wifi calling works well.

Come and stay in this amazing historic home to unwind and disconnect from everything. Spend your days exploring the mountains and all Asheville has to offer or just enjoy the beautiful 80 acres of farm which is part of the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Leicester

Located in Leicester, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Marshall Nature Sanctuary and Pigeon River, while Marshall High Studios and Canton Area Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Flow and Dream Guitars are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Leicester, NC

What's nearby

  • University of North Carolina at Asheville - 36 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 37 min drive - 31.4 km
  • The Orange Peel - 37 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Asheville Outlets - 39 min drive - 33.4 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 41 min drive - 33.9 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Turkey Creek Café - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sovereign Remedies Exchange - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Salty Goat - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Smokey Mountain Diner - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪pagoda - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1878 Victorian Farmhouse Near Asheville on 80 Acres pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1878 Victorian Farmhouse Near Asheville on 80 Acres located?

Located in the heart of Leicester, this holiday home is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Addison Farms Vineyard and 7 mi (11.2 km) from Leicester Branch Library. Pigeon River and Marshall High Studios are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

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

Christmas Charm

Our Family traveled from South Florida, Tennessee, and Mississippi to enjoy the beauty of this old farm house over Christmas. We experienced a nice tour and history lesson of the property and meet the Peacocks, Goats, and Chickens. The craftsmanship and charm of the renovated farm house is top notch. Our family enjoyed the hot tub, fire pit, playing pool, chess, and going on hikes. Great place for your family to reconnect without the distractions of everyday life. Definitely a 5 star all around.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Absolutely amazing

The house is beautiful in the photos, but when we arrived, we were blown away. It's even better in real life. It's cozy where you want it to be and sleek/updated where it matters. I enjoyed early mornings in the chess corner with a cozy fire, and my friends stayed up late every night in the hot tub. We had 6 people comfortably in the house without feeling cramped at all. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute and would gladly go back any time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris H.

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

Anniversary trip

We can’t say enough about this property and the amazing hosts… Donna and Glen !!!! Everything was absolutely perfect. The house was so beautifully appointed and comfortable. Everything we need was there. The grounds were beyond gorgeous. Quiet and scenic. A fire pit out back generously stocked with wood. Acres of land to explore… ( take the tour with the hosts if offered.. a fun ride and the bonus of seeing their animals. A quiet location a bit out of town but not too far. Plenty of room to spread out and a pool table to enjoy a game. The hot tub was a welcome retreat at the end of a long day and the THREE! Fireplaces made it very cozy. We would recommend this place highly. One of the best VRBOs we’ve used. Thanks again Glen and Donna for a phenomenal home away from home If in the area we’d be more than tempted to stay here again!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill A.

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

Amazing, beautiful, comfortable. Better than advertised

My 3 sisters and I have traveled almost every year and this house has become #1 for us. The house is beautiful and fully stocked with everything one could possibly need except food. Donna was very helpful. She answered any question we had immediately. She gave us a great tour of the property which includes cows, roosters, peacocks, ducks and general wildlife. Sitting out on the patio watching the sunset was amazing I can’t anyone staying here being unhappy with the accommodations We are planning on a return visit. It is about half hour drive to Asheville which includes about 10 miles on miles roads We loved our time here and hope others will have the chance to take advantage of this lovely house
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Alex B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place for weddings!

My wife and I booked this beautiful property to host our wedding, and it was amazing! It’s perfect for small weddings (we had about 30 people). I would definitely ask their wedding prices before booking because we were charged extra after booking because they asked us how many people would be there and they charged us extra for that. There is limited parking (some on rough terrain) but the hosts were very accommodating! They were slightly more involved with our stay than I would have preferred (i.e. drove to the property to check on us 4+ times in 2 days which is a bit overwhelming on your wedding day) but overall very kind and accommodating and truly meant well because they have put a lot of time, money, and effort into the property. We plan on going back to vacation and would definitely recommend this property to others based on how absolutely beautiful it is!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brianne G.

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

Absolutely loved it!!

We had an awesome time staying here. It had everything that we needed and more. Our teenage son didn't get bored at all and that says a lot! We kept the pool table hot the whole time.😊 There's really not much more you can ask for. It was a very peaceful mini vacation for us. We would love to visit again! Just one thing to keep in mind.... We didn't have cell phone service at all and weren't able to make any calls (which was nice to have our phones quiet) but it seems that would be a problem, in an emergency situation. This is notated in the description of the home and I'm not complaining at all. Just want others to be aware. You would not be disappointed with this home! We highly recommend it! I would like to thank the homeowners for everything! This was my first time using VRBO and they made it so easy. Thank you so much! ☺️ B.G.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Baylee K.

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

Great wedding location

We chose this home for our summer elopement. Everything was beautiful. The home has many photo ops. The details that were put into this home were so well thought out. The hot tub is very clean & large. Visiting with the cows, chickens, cats, donkey, peacocks, and goats added a great bonus of our trip. The property is beautiful. Kitchen was fully stocked with all that you could need. This was a beautiful location! Everyone who was there for our big day complimented the home and all the lovely details. Donna was always just a text away with an immediate response. 10/19 recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela E.

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Completely Magical

Our stay at the farmhouse was nothing short of magical. We were able to coordinate with Donna to have our small elopement on the property with a lovely intimate family dinner afterwards. The house is immaculate with every need thought of. It's so beautiful and spacious and the grounds are so wonderful. The welcome basket was such a nice touch and Donna was so gracious to give us a tour of the property and advise us on a nice spot for our ceremony. I loved all the cute farm animals and the friendly cats. The neighbors dog and cats are so sweet and friendly as well. We had such a good time and would return in a heartbeat. Thank you Donna and Glenn for sharing such a warm and special place.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexandrea M., Cedar Park, Texas

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M., Richmond, VA

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

Perfect girls weekend

Absolutely beautiful home and exactly as described. We stayed for a long weekend and had a great time. House is beautifully decorated and stocked very well. The coffee/tea set up was a really nice little bonus! We enjoyed using the hot tub and there wasn’t a single thing we felt was missing. WiFi worked great (one of my friends was able to teach a virtual class while we were there) which was a nice perk when you are staying somewhere rural. Host was easy to communicate with and left the nicest welcome basket for us. Would definitely love to stay here again it is one of the best houses I’ve rented through Vrbo.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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New Year’s Get Together/ ski trip

My family and I absolutely enjoyed our stay at the farmhouse. The interior of the home was one of the most beautifully decorated homes that we have ever seen. Not only was it well furnished with whatever we needed, it was extremely comfortable. The owners have thought of everything, and so, we wanted for nothing during our visit. We were worried at first that it may have been too remote, but found that we didn’t want to leave and head into Asheville because the home offers so much- great entertainment, ample relaxation opportunities, and quality family time, Be sure to explore the property because there is so much to see. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

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

About the host

Hosted by Glenn & Donna FF

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My husband and I moved from Florida to get away from it all. The area is beautiful and peaceful. We love animals and wanted a place were we could expand our furry family and enjoy the outdoors

Why they chose this property

This beautiful farmhouse was abandon and in disrepair for many years before it went for auction. We live across the street and jumped at the chance to own this place. Over the last year and a half 2020-21 we remodeled the house and bought the farm back to life. Our ultimate goal is to have a retired farm animal rescue on the property to give hard working animals a place to live out their golden years. The funds from the farmhouse will help us help the animals!

What makes this property unique

Fresh air! Beautiful smokey mountains! Peace & quiet! A brand new interior inside an 1878 historic farmhouse!

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