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Forested & Secluded Family Vacation Home - 20 mins to BR Parkway; 25 mins to AVL

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Get cozy in front of the wood-burning fireplace
The living room has plenty of space to hang out, watch movies, or play games
The side porch has relaxing views, comfortable seating, and dining area for 6+
Additional "front" porch overlooking the valley
Downstairs Master with ensuite bathroom. Queen sized bed.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10213.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Candler, NC
  • Mt. Pisgah
  • Asheville Outlets
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Biltmore Estate
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1- Downstairs Master

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2- Downstairs Twin

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3- Upstairs Master

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4- Upstairs Twin

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5- Sleeping Porch

4 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1- Downstairs Bath

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2- Upstairs En Suite

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3- Upstairs Main

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Forested & Secluded Family Vacation Home - 20 mins to BR Parkway; 25 mins to AVL

Relax and recharge while staying on our tranquil, wooded property. Fletcher House is perfect for families and groups who want space and privacy while traveling. We are ~20 mins to Blue Ridge Parkway and ~30 mins to Asheville. We are 5 minutes from future Pisgah View State Park. Enjoy gorgeous views on 20 acres, w/ Ping Pong table, gas grill, tankless hot water, high-speed internet, and many other conveniences of home. Create new memories at this peaceful place that has been loved and cherished by the same family for over 50 years. Please read our entire listing before you book :)

We are centrally located to many of the popular area attractions:
~20 Minutes to Blue Ridge Parkway (via 151)
~20 Minutes to Buncombe County Sports Park
~30 Minutes to Downtown Asheville
~30 Minutes to Biltmore Estate
~30 mins to NC Arboretum
~30 Minutes to Lake Powhatan
~45 Minutes to Sliding Rock, Looking Glass Falls, Pisgah Nat'l Forest
~50 Minutes to Great Smoky Mountains National Park
~60 Minutes to Lake Lure/Chimney Rock
~60 Minutes to Brevard
~60 Minutes to DuPont Forest

Central heat is installed only on the first floor of the house (queen bedroom, bedroom with two twins, one full bath, and all common areas). We have plenty of blankets for nighttime. Space heaters are prohibited. The house does not have AC, there are plenty of fans and overnight summer temps dip down to the mid-60s or cooler.

PLEASE NOTE: Fletcher House is on a mountain ridge. There is enough space to safely park 3 cars. For safety reasons, we are unable to make any exceptions to this rule.

*As you can see from the photos, bedrooms 4 and 5 are adjoining, with the bathroom located directly off of bedroom 4*

Property manager

Roy Cole

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children under 2 are free
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
All dog waste must be bagged and disposed in trash
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside
We are on a mountain ridge. The drive is steep. There is enough space to safely park 3 cars (no large vehicles). For safety, there are no exceptions.
Guest agrees to disclose the presence of any/all pets or animals that will be on our property during their stay, including ESAs and service animals.
Guest will notify host immediately via VRBO app if something is missing, damaged or malfunctioning. Host will send representative to fix the issue.

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

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Candler

Located in Candler, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Regal Biltmore Grande and Sierra Nevada Brewing Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pisgah View State Park and Bob Lewis Ballpark. Travelling with kids? Consider Stream Garden and Spring Garden. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Candler, NC

What's nearby

  • Bob Lewis Ballpark - 28 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Asheville Outlets - 31 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 36 min drive - 31.2 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 36 min drive - 33.8 km
  • Biltmore Park Town Square - 38 min drive - 36.8 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Gnome Bake Shop - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Sourwood Grille - ‬47 min drive
  • ‪Doc Brown's BBQ - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Springdale at Cold Mountain - ‬47 min drive
  • ‪Pisgah Inn - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Forested & Secluded Family Vacation Home - 20 mins to BR Parkway; 25 mins to AVL pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Forested & Secluded Family Vacation Home - 20 mins to BR Parkway; 25 mins to AVL?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Forested & Secluded Family Vacation Home - 20 mins to BR Parkway; 25 mins to AVL?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Forested & Secluded Family Vacation Home - 20 mins to BR Parkway; 25 mins to AVL located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly holiday home is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Pisgah View State Park and 12 mi (19.4 km) from Bob Lewis Ballpark. Asheville Outlets and WNC Farmers Market are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

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

Great location, charming house!

This was great for two families! Location is perfect, we hiked the Pisgah trail to the peak, we rafted on the Nantahala, spent a day at the Asheville adventure center and shopping in Asheville, and one day at the National Park. It was really perfect for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wynn S., Fleming Island, FL

Great getaway

Really enjoyable stay.....comfortable farmhouse, very clean, very quiet and peaceful, yet an easy drive to Asheville
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen Z.

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

Girls weeeknd

This was a great set up for what we needed. Loved the cute charm. Gorgeous property. Roy even called to check on us - Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Kristi H.

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

Like Visiting Grandma's House

It felt so much like coming to visit a long lost relative. There was planty of rooom to sleep. The kids loved the bedroom to themselves. The location is nice and private. We enjoyed sipping coffee while watcing the sun rise. Wild turkeys rome free and the location was in the middle of everything... just 6 short miles for the Blueridge Parkway. If it weren't for the lack of AC I'd have given the place a 5 stars. WE loved it here! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Rachel B.

Cozy, but not luxurious

We had a wonderful time during our stay. The fireplace was very cozy downstairs. Enjoyed the nice outdoor furniture, view and fresh air. Our dogs enjoyed a little bit of space to run around the property without neighbors in sight. The home is very old, though furniture is decent. Had to put the sheets on our beds when we arrived late at night. The upstairs of the house is very cold without heat (definitely not as cozy as downstairs). All appliances worked well in the kitchen. We had great company, so a great time. However, the house could really use some updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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

Beautiful View, Country Home

Clean, comforting home with all the amenities you’ll need. This older country home sits on a steep piece of land with homes at a distance above and below. The home is plenty large for an adult family of five and a dog and would accommodate many more. The upstairs porch was too cold for any of us to stay on, so we used the two bedrooms downstairs and bedroom 3 right above the stairs. Plenty of bathrooms and space to relax and cook. The basement has many yard games and ping pong. We brought our dog and kept her on the leash due to the steep dropoffs in the back yard. The yard is plenty large enough so I’m sure she would have been fine. :). All beds had fresh sheets and towels for each guest. Roy called to ensure everything was great the next morning and it was. We did have to drive about 30 minutes everywhere we wanted to go, but the views are nice so it made for a nice drive. For a peaceful, secluded time with family or friends this is the perfect place. We’d stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Samantha G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good weekend trip

It was quite enjoyable to get out of our hometown for the weekend. It was a mountain house so there were some bugs/spiders but we smooshed them and moved on. I would suggest they add a truck or suv is suggested to have to drive up to the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan T.

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

Peace and Tranquility

This was our second stay at this property and we are simply enchanted. We spent the majority of our days and evenings on the patio, taking in the beautiful mountain views, playing with our pups, and unplugging. The house itself is comfortable and well-equipped. If you are looking for a home away from home, this is it. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darby H.

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

Had a great stay!

Very impressed with the house! Beautiful mountain view but still close to downtown. The house had plenty of space, was clean, and had everything we needed :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley D.

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

Family Time

The house was cozy and had a lot of space! The yard toys were a blast. The property is close to hiking, dining, shopping, and the parkway. Check In was easy. The view in the morning was breath taking. I highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Byron R.

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

Perfection

The house was so easy to find (always a plus) as it was minutes from lots of activity BUT incredibly private and quiet. The setting was just perfect for Fall "leaf looking" and gathering on one of the porches for family time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meghan T.

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

Incredibly Homey and Relaxing

What an incredible place for our family to gather! Gorgeous Mountain View’s, a lovely lawn for the dogs to play, cozy living space and ample sleeping spaces tucked in everywhere. My only complaint was too short of a stay. I could have curled up on the rocking chair on the covered patio and relaxed with a cocktail, a good book, and the incredible view for days!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Andrew W.

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

Great escape

The house is exactly as it is listed and we found it perfect for our trip. As an added bonus, much of the home had elements that were similar to those of my grandparents which just made the trip more enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Heidi Z.

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

Old house, beautiful setting

This house is spacious and works well for multiple families to get together. We had a great time! The house is old and not updated, and the upstairs is cold in the winter. But it is clean and in working order, and the property and the view are just gorgeous. Great for a quiet budget getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

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

Good Cozy Family Home

This turned out to be a great place for our family Thanksgiving trip with two dogs and two small children. (Pet-friendly rentals are limited, so we appreciated Fletcher House allowing us to bring the pups!) The house is older, as indicated in the listing information, but with the exception of the downstairs shower, everything was in good working order, clean, and comfortable. I was pleased to find such a well-stocked kitchen since we were not only making regular meals, but a Thanksgiving dinner. Rentals typically have minimal kitchen amenities, but there was a great selection of kitchen items here. The house is also well-stocked with trash bags and cleaning supplies, which was very helpful and appreciated. The rural location meant a drive into Asheville for attractions. It took us about 20 minutes to drive to the Biltmore, but it was a relatively easy drive, as was the trip to one of the area falls off the Blue Ridge Parkway. The location and property were great for our pups and our two grandsons, ages six and two. The house is one of several at the end of a rural road and private drive, so the only traffic was residents and guests. Fletcher House has a nice big yard, which was great for the pups and our grandsons, ages six and two. We took lots of long walks and played in the yard. There's no fence around the yard, and since the house sits up on a hill, there are pretty steep drop-offs on one side of the yard. So we had to keep a close eye on the little ones, but it wasn't a problem. In addition to a well-stocked kitchen, the host has provided lots of other helpful detailed amenities which were nice, such as flashlights (it's pretty dark out in the country!), extra jackets, games and movies for families. And our six-year-old grandson enjoyed learning to play ping pong in the basement. I believe it may be stated in the property description, but the upstairs has no heat. That turned out to not be an issue for us, as we didn't need the upstairs bedrooms (some family who had planned to come weren't able to make it). We were there over Thanksgiving week when temps were in the 50s-60s and down in the 30s-40s at night. And it did get fairly chilly upstairs. That might be a consideration for some families. But the house did have an adequate supply of blankets and extra cover. All in all, we had a great stay at Fletcher House and it worked well for our family and our trip! Thank you, Roy, for a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

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

We had a lovely time at this property! The house was spotless and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

It was absolutely perfect!

6/10 Okay

Daniel D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not for us

The outside patio was full of bird droppings and spiders. Every seat was covered in webs when we arrived. The yard is well kept and the kids were able to play. The bathrooms were in need of updating and only one shower was accommodating to guests over 5' 7. The first floor bathroom did not have a functional shower during our stay. The parlor was quaint and had charm. The lack of internet and working washer/dryer which we knew beforehand, made our stay challenging during the Covid period. We had to wash clothes in the tub and hang to dry outside. Online banking could only be done on sunny mornings. No streaming but they did have old DVD movies available. The kitchen is dated and in need of updating, my kids learned about linoleum. Overall it was functional but I wouldn't return.

10/10 Excellent

alvin m.

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

outstanding 4th of July at your place

Had a blast and loved the home for my family. Great vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo R.

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

Thank you for the amazing stay!

We’re coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Mary R.

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

Holiday Fun

We had a wonderful family Christmas !!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

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

A beautiful mountain home

My family and I had a great week here, a lovely house in a gorgeous, remote spot. Roy, the property manager, was very responsive and kind. Best feature of the house is the porch and wide lawn for kids to run around on. As long as you're prepared to go searching for lost kickballs down the steep slope in the woods. :)

10/10 Excellent

Shawn D.

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

Wedding Trip

This house was perfect for our needs. We came to Asheville for my sons wedding. There were five adults and 5 kids. Not long after our check in time, owner Roy Cole called to make sure we made and if there was anything we needed. The house had everything we needed and MORE! Thank you Roy for making our stay a delight. Shawn and Peggy

8/10 Good

Melody F., USA

Wonderful property. The view was stupendous!

We gathered together for a family Christmas, and it was all the reviews said it would be. The upstairs was cold but we figured out how to use the floor fans to help blow heat upstairs. The grandkids loved looking out all the windows for the bears which sadly never showed up. PLENTY of games to play, giant Jenga was our favorite. They also loved to play ping pong in the basement. We would highly recommend for anyone with a large mixed gathering of all ages.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rex G.

Great family location

This home was great for our family to meet for a holiday weekend with plenty of room for everyone and a kitchen equipped with everything needed to prepare great meals.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tori P.

Perfect for a large group and dogs!

We had a great time at the Fletcher House! The ping pong table in the basement was great to have and the views and nice porches were great! If you go for a walk, keep in mind there might be hunters in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

About the host

Hosted by Roy Cole

Host profile image
I live in Charleston, SC where I owned a family-operated construction business for many years. My grandparents bought this property in 1960 and built a house that has since been enjoyed by our family and many others. Over the years, each generation of our family has worked together to lovingly maintain it. We delight in the opportunity to share Fletcher House with you.

Why they chose this property

Prior to building the house, Ruby and Furman Fletcher would spend summers right down the road at the historic Pisgah View Ranch. They fell in love with the area, building their own home as soon as they were able. Actively participating in the building process, their personal touches--like the Davis Creek stones found around the property--are still evident to visitors today and show the love and hard work they put into creating this special place. Today, 5 generations of our family have made wonderful memories here and we hope you will too!

What makes this property unique

We love our mountain house for it's cozy and unique mid-century feel, and have really enjoyed the modern updates we have added (like our new kitchen appliances). The house is decorated with a mix of both vintage and modern furniture. It feels very "home-y" and not like a hotel, which sets us apart from the many "investor" rentals out there. Our property is very private, and although there are other homes nearby they are not visible from our property. A truly great place to relax and "get away from it all!"

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