The Payne House Historical Retreat

Experience Elegance Amidst Scenic Beauty

1878 Victorian Farmhouse Near Asheville

Leicester, NC, United States
6 guests
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms

What this place offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

What this place offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

Entertainment

  • Ethernet connection
  • Pool table
  • Sound system

Family

  • Board games
  • Pack 'n Play/travel crib

Heating and cooling

  • Indoor fireplace

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill
  • Fire pit
  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio or balcony

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises
  • Free street parking

Accessibility

Neighborhood

Sandy Mush Nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains and countryside of Western North Carolina, Sandy Mush is a peaceful, rural community surrounded by rolling hills, farms, forests, and spectacular views. It’s a place to slow down, enjoy nature, and experience authentic country living. While wonderfully quiet and secluded, Sandy Mush is just a scenic drive from Asheville, making it easy to enjoy the area’s restaurants, breweries, music, arts, hiking, waterfalls, and mountain adventures.

Guest Access

The entire House and entire property, all 80 acres are available to our guests with the exception of 1 small marked fenced in area on top of the mountain farm.

Good to know

You’re staying on 80 private acres in the peaceful Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina in Big Sandy Mush. Enjoy hiking trails, a creek, farm animals, fire pit, and a private hot tub—all surrounded by nature. The property is rural and wonderfully secluded, so come prepared to slow down, unplug, and enjoy the quiet. Asheville is a short scenic drive away for dining, shopping, breweries, and entertainment.

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