Celebrate Summer! Take your dog for a walk just out the door in Stunning Forest!

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A gazebo surrounded by lush greenery and purple flowers.
A white house with two windows, surrounded by snow and bare trees.
A cozy kitchen with a mosaic floor, a round dining table, white chairs, a wooden staircase, and a refrigerator.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books.
A white door with a glass panel, a bench, and two framed floral paintings on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Leicester, NC
  • Place, Addison Farms Vineyard
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, French Broad River
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Biltmore Estate
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Celebrate Summer! Take your dog for a walk just out the door in Stunning Forest!

The Clearfield Cottage is nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains on five acres of pristine countryside with flower and vegetable gardens, and private hiking trails right down to your own little waterfalls! The views of the mountains are spectacular! Available locally is good dining, fun tailgate markets and farm tours, and even an excellent local vineyard. The cottage is located only 30 minutes from Asheville with its world-class restaurants, entertainment and the famous Biltmore Estate. The "2025 Christmas at the Biltmore Estate" opens on November 1st! The cottage is a destination paradise for honeymoons, anniversaries, birthdays and even intimate weddings. Asheville is nearby but you can enjoy the best of both possible worlds by staying in pristine countryside in a beautiful, and artistic private country cottage. is only 1/2 hour away but you can enjoy the best of both possible worlds by staying in pristine countryside in a beautiful, stunning private cottage. You will be enchanted by the Clearfield Cottage which was featured out of thousands of rentals in the area on ABC TV's reality show Sweet Retreats. The cottage is nestled in the Blue Ridge mountains with a spectacular view of Mount Mitchell and surrounding mountains but is only ½ hour from Asheville’s world-class restaurants, entertainment, and the famous Biltmore Estate. The cottage and grounds have become a destination paradise for honeymoons, anniversaries, birthdays and even intimate weddings. This entire two story, romantic cottage is entirely new, fresh, green built, green furnished and eco-friendly. The unique interiors feature original artwork and mosaics by owner and internationally renowned artist Rachel Clearfield. The downstairs kitchen, dining and living area has a stunning mosaic floor, named "Stepping Stones in a Flower Garden" made of Brazilian polished granite. Upstairs is the amazingly intricate, mosaic bathroom shower called "Trees of Beauty" made of European marble and colorful stones. The kitchen has all granite countertops. The upstairs bedroom has a beautifully finished 100-year-old maple floor and a sumptuously comfortable queen size futon bed with luxurious linens.

Outside the cottage there is a peaceful shade garden with a rose covered gazebo in which you can swing, listen to the creek and watch the birds and butterflies. Guests are welcome to enjoy and roam through the beautiful English style flower gardens. You also have a lovely outdoor sitting area right by your back door, perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or sipping a glass of evening Chardonnay and stargazing the sequined night sky without light pollution. There's also a wonderful barbecue, fire pit and sitting area right by your own private creek.

This cottage is a perfect getaway for a romantic weekend, birthdays, anniversaries, soulful retreats, girl’s time together or just a quiet, peaceful place to let go of the challenges and stresses in life and return to the simple joys of existence and beauty. The owners are recording artist, cellist and conductor Ron Clearfield and his wife, fine artist Rachel Clearfield. There is an abundance of creative energy on this property for anyone who needs a place to find that seed of inspiration for their next book, album or painting. Without a doubt, this is a paradise for painters, photographers and nature lovers or just anyone who is looking for a beautiful, fulfilling time in the mountains.

Keywords: Fine art interiors, esthetic, peaceful, meditative, rural beauty, gorgeous views, organic flower gardens, green built, original artwork, wonderful hiking, owner managed.

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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 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
1. CHECK-IN TIME IS 4 P.M. – 8 P.M. EST AND CHECKOUT IS 11 A.M. EST. When possible, we will do our best to accommodate early check-in and late checkou

Important information

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Property # 385060vb
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Leicester

Located in Leicester, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Marshall Nature Sanctuary and Ledges Whitewater Park, while Marshall High Studios and Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre are cultural highlights. Flow and Botanical Gardens at Asheville are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and rock climbing.
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Leicester, NC

What's nearby

  • Addison Farms Vineyard - 23 min drive - 13.7 km
  • French Broad River - 36 min drive - 26.7 km
  • University of North Carolina at Asheville - 43 min drive - 34.6 km
  • The Orange Peel - 46 min drive - 36.5 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 51 min drive - 40.0 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Montgomery Sky Farm - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Salty Goat - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Celebrate Summer! Take your dog for a walk just out the door in Stunning Forest! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Celebrate Summer! Take your dog for a walk just out the door in Stunning Forest!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Celebrate Summer! Take your dog for a walk just out the door in Stunning Forest!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Celebrate Summer! Take your dog for a walk just out the door in Stunning Forest!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Celebrate Summer! Take your dog for a walk just out the door in Stunning Forest! located?

Located in the heart of Leicester, this holiday home is 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Addison Farms Vineyard and 7.9 mi (12.6 km) from Leicester Branch Library. Ledges Whitewater Park and Marshall High Studios are also within 20 miles (32 km).

About the host

Hosted by Ron Clearfield

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Owner's Ron and Rachel Clearfield are musicians and artists. We've practiced meditation, sustainable living and the joys of life for many decades. The beauty of nature, art, music and healthy lifestyles are foremost in our beliefs.

Why they chose this property

We actually built this guest cottage just recently. A labor of love, situated on our beautiful land; a place to share with others who are looking for something unique. We chose nearby Asheville because Asheville rocks! Incredible restaurants, entertainment and always fun things to do and people to see. They don't call it the "Paris' of the South" for nothing!

What makes this property unique

We've personally stayed many times in the cottage and have always been impressed with how peaceful, esthetically inspiring, quiet and restful our stay was.
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