Escape to the beautiful hills and woods of Leicester when you book this darling home for your next North Carolina retreat. Complete with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a full kitchen, and a front porch, this vacation rental is the best place to stay as you tour Asheville sites like the Biltmore, take day trips to Gatlinburg, or stay close by to hike on nearby trails. Whatever your days entail, look forward to returning to this modern-chic house to watch a movie on the Smart TV or sip tea on the porch. -- THE PROPERTY -- Peaceful Forest Setting | ~11 Mi to Downtown Asheville | Modern Decor Treat your family to a Smoky Mountains getaway like no other when you book 'The Owls Nest Lodge' — the ideal destination for hikers, sightseers, relaxation seekers, and everyone in between! Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed OUTDOOR LIVING: Front porch, rocking chairs, mountain views, deck, wooded views, children's sandbox, fire pit INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV, DVD player, dining table, ceiling fans, books, board games, Echo Dot CHEF'S KITCHEN: Fully equipped, bar seating, microwave, knife set, drip coffee maker, toaster, tea kettle, blender, Crockpot, spices, cooking essentials, dishware & flatware GENERAL: Free WiFi, central heating & air conditioning, washer & dryer, linens & towels, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, dog crate (available upon request), dog bowls FAQ: 3 steps required to access, pet fee (paid pre-trip) PARKING: Gravel driveway (2 vehicles) -- THE LOCATION -- GET OUTSIDE: Pritchard Park (11.7 miles), Botanical Gardens at Asheville (11.8 miles), Urban Trail (12.4 miles), Pack Square Parks (12.6 miles), Biltmore Estate (16.9 miles), Western North Carolina Nature Center (17.4 miles) MUST-DOS: The South Slope - brewery district (~11.0 miles), The River Arts District (11.4 miles), Asheville Museum of Science (11.7 miles), Asheville Pinball Museum (11.7 miles), Asheville Ghost Tours: Oldest & Original (12.2 miles), Asheville Art Museum (12.4 miles), LaZoom Tours (12.5 miles), Grove Park Inn & The Omni golf course (13.9 miles), Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum (25.2 miles) NEARBY: Thomas Wolfe Memorial (12.2 miles), Biltmore (13.6 miles), Grovewood Village (13.7 miles), The North Carolina Arboretum (15.6 miles) WORTH THE DRIVE: Downtown Asheville (11.7 miles), Weaverville (16.0 miles), Waynesville (21.9 miles), Hendersonville (32.6 miles), Chimney Rock (36.3 miles), Mt Mitchell State Park (43.9 miles), Gatlinburg (73.1 miles) AIRPORT: Asheville Regional Airport (22.3 miles) -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes) - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: The property requires 3 steps and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility