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Relaxing front porch of Star Haven Lodging

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9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Leicester, NC

Asheville Outlets26 min drive
The Orange Peel28 min drive
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)34 min drive
Biltmore Estate39 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

We enjoyed our stay, Marie was the best host! Everything was just as advertised and clean!

Pam F.

Mar 24, 2024

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Discounted Rates! Touch the STARS! at Asheville's Authentic 1890's Log Cabin!

Private, Peaceful and Cozy - Asheville's Authentic 1890's Log Cabin On 45 Acres Of Scenic Mountain Side Hiking. Come experience an authentic 1890’s log cabin with modern amenities in the Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. You can reach up and touch the stars! This remote, peaceful cabin is nestled in 45 acres. Great for hiking and enjoying nature! The bird-watching and the claw-footed bath tub on the front porch will make this a memorable time for you, your family and friends.
Honeymooners will enjoy the privacy and cozy atmosphere. All modern amenities make this rental a star-haven for a great family vacation. Single occupant- you will want to stay forever!
This highland hide-away has a bubbling brook that you can hear spring through winter. The beautiful spring native flowers, the fall colors and the beautiful blanket of a winter wonderland under God’s heavenly lights are a “must see”.
Central heating and air conditioning, fireplace with gas logs, nice porch with table and chairs, rocking chairs and “soaking hillbilly hot tub”. TV with DVD and VHS player (collection of movies and games); supplies; coffee maker. Let us know if you need anything and we will do our best to accommodate you, your family and friends.

Property manager

Marie M. Hall

Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smokers are welcome to smoke on the porch only.

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

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Leicester

Located in Leicester, this cabin is near theme parks. Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville and Canton Area Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Asheville Outlets and Downtown Market Asheville. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at The Orange Peel, or consider a night out at Grey Eagle. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Leicester, NC

What's nearby

Bob Lewis Ballpark - 24 min drive
Asheville Outlets - 26 min drive
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 27 min drive
The Orange Peel - 28 min drive
Biltmore Estate - 39 min drive

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
‪Shell - ‬14 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬11 min drive
‪Doc Brown's BBQ - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Discounted Rates! Touch the STARS! at Asheville's Authentic 1890's Log Cabin! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Discounted Rates! Touch the STARS! at Asheville's Authentic 1890's Log Cabin!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Discounted Rates! Touch the STARS! at Asheville's Authentic 1890's Log Cabin!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Discounted Rates! Touch the STARS! at Asheville's Authentic 1890's Log Cabin! located?

Situated in Leicester, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Canton Area Historical Museum, Pigeon River and Colonial Theater. Haywood Regional Medical Center and Blue Ridge Health - Haywood are also within 16 miles (25 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brianne S.

26 June 2024

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

Great stay at the cabin!

What a wonderful stay at the little cabin! Quiet and secluded for perfect coffee and breakfast on the porch. Kitchen has everything you will need to cook in and you’re close enough to Asheville to head into town. Marie is a wonderful host and Princess on the porch to meet us when we checked in was a great touch. Highly recommend this cabin. The updates with AC and washer and dryer are great.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBIN

17 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

My best friend and I celebrated our birthdays at this lovely cabin. Marie is wonderful and very accommodating, and her Border Collies were a great addition with their occasional visits (bring doggie cookies!) The hummingbirds we’re a joy to watch, it is such a peaceful place and nice getaway.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa M.

19 Apr 2024

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

Very cozy

In the country. Loved the hillbilly hot tub! Marie will make sure your stay is perfect.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel B.

12 Apr 2024

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

Quiet and charming

This cabin was perfect for my wife and I. We wanted a secluded place for us to relax after a couple of days of visiting the Biltmore Estate. Marie was very friendly and had everything that you could imagine stocked in the cabin. It was very clean and had plenty of hot water. We will definitely stay here again if in the area

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam F.

24 Mar 2024

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

Great Place

We enjoyed our stay, Marie was the best host! Everything was just as advertised and clean!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan B.

3 Jan 2024

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

Secluded yet close

We found the property well situated in proximity to Asheville and hiking trails

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

2 Jan 2024

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

Great Little Cabin

This cabin was just as pictured. Host was a delight to speak with. Came by to make sure we had everything we needed. Bed was comfortable, had everything we needed for cooking. Having coffee and creamer provided was nice!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob H., Eastport, Michigan, USA

22 Nov 2023

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

Nice stay/Lovely host

The property was just as described. Rustic setting and cottage but nicely kept and well furnished. Just about anything you’d need was available. A fun place to stay on the outskirts of Asheville. Near enough, but a very private and peaceful setting. The owl calling at night and the visits by the family border collie were extra special treats. The host was very responsive to any inquires and very nice to work with. We’d definitely stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

5 Nov 2023

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

Good Value

Good value for a short stay if you want to explore Asheville.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

30 Oct 2023

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

Tranquility

What a spectacular experience! Such a beautiful and peaceful place to stay. The cabin has everything you need and want and Ms Marie was an excellent host. She was very responsive to messages and so kind. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful place.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee Ora C.

21 Oct 2023

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

Peaceful retreat.

We loved this rustic cabin in the mountains. It had everything we needed. The host was so kind and made sure we lacked nothing. It is also convenient to many area attractions as well as beautiful scenery. We are so glad we stayed here.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

david T.

19 Oct 2023

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

Peaceful getaway

A pleasant little getaway

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

nina s., Delanco, NJ

17 Oct 2023

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

Adorable,well appointed cabin tucked away in nature under a beautiful sky full of stars

Well off of the beaten path and nestled in the nature. Well cared for, comfortable to live in. Loved Mary's note to "poke around"! I did and found everything you could wish for. It was too chilly to use the porch tub, but what a thoughtful and cool amenity! Take a blanket out and lay under the stars - so beautiful!! We saw the brightest shooting star!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

30 Sept 2023

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

Heaven

This was my first VRBO stay. Everything was exactly as described. My husband and I could not have chosen a better place to spend our anniversary. The weather was a perfect 60 degrees at night so I could sit in the rocking chair on the porch for hours and just take in the forest. It brought a peace to my soul that I haven't had since my father passed earlier this year. I'm so grateful to Marie for this opportunity to just unplug and unwind. I've never had a vacation like this in my life and now I'm addicted.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy E.

25 Sept 2023

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

Secluded cabin

Private, clean cabin with everything we needed, decor inside pretty & yard nice, nice host & friendly, visiting dog, glad no bears decided to visit

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

29 June 2023

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

Lovely cabin

We were in town for a wedding at Frannies Farm. The house was lovely and Marie was very helpful and accommodating as we needed early checkin due to wedding prep. Wonderful !

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jody M.

28 June 2023

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

Quiet Perfection

Marie goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome! The cabin was perfect … had everything we needed and more. It was so peaceful and with minimal internet/cell service it was a great way to disconnect from hectic day to day life and reconnect with yourself, loved ones and the things that matter! The “hillbilly hot tub” was the icing on the cake!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry D.

18 June 2023

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

Anniversary Trip

We had a great time, very peaceful and had everything we needed!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey R., Los Angeles, CA

1 June 2023

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

Nice

Enjoyed the cabin. Isolated but easily accessible. Also had all needed amenities. Marie was a great host. Thanks for everything.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha B., Winston-Salem, NC

10 May 2023

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

Tranquil

This rustic cabin is just lovely. My daughter and I stayed for the weekend and fell in love with the place, land, and owner. I teased Marie and said I would leave a horrible review so others would not come and it could stay my secret. However the world today needs more pockets of peace. Truthfully, this property offers you that, you feel the stress fading away as you sit on the porch. I already look forward to returning!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

1 May 2023

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

Cabin

We absolutely loved Marie the host she was very friendly and made us feel at home !! Loved the location … secluded and quiet

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

chris l.

6 Apr 2023

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

Great time

Thank You

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek B.

22 Mar 2023

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

Going back soon!

Hands down one of my favorite places that I have ever stayed. The cabin itself was absolutely awesome. The location and everything about it is exactly what I was hoping for. What made it even better was, the unmatched hospitality of the host Marie. She went above and beyond to accommodate any and all of our needs. She, in my opinion, had a perfect balance between connecting with her guest on a personal level all while maintaining a total respect of your privacy. I cannot say enough good things about this place other than that I will definitely be going back again.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim and Mary H.

16 Mar 2023

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

Lovely cabin hideaway

Very nice little cabin, perfect for our needs. We were visiting with our daughter. Kitchen well-stocked with everything needed. The fresh eggs were so appreciated! Marie was a wonderful hostess.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randi M., York

1 Dec 2022

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

Amazing cabin

Marie's magical cabin has it all!! It is a slice of heaven atop a mountain. Hospitality was amazing starting with fresh eggs left for us to enjoy. We explored during the day surrounding areas and went to relax and enjoy the oasis on the front porch. She was kind enough to mail my belongings to me I had left. I highly recommend the cabin and could not ask for a better host.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Marie M. Hall

I was born in Texas then moved to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina. During this time, my father, a Vietnam veteran, was serving in the Army’s Special Forces. I grew up in Buncombe County where the family home had been established in the late 1800s. I have lived in North Dakota, California, Idaho, Washington State and Australia. As a missionary nurse, I have traveled to Peru, Guatemala, Indonesia, and Australia. I have three border collies-PRINCESS Kenai, Queenie and Healy, Coxie-the rooster and his nine hens, and some minx cats that enjoy my family farm with me.

Why they chose this property

This is a family inheritance which I am privileged to own. I want you to share with me in this experience of beauty and solitude. No city lights, just God's heavenly stars. A bird watchers sanctuary and great hiking.

What makes this property unique

Completely private, peaceful, relaxing experience. Claw footed tub (Hillbilly Hot Tub) on front porch with modern amenities. A bubbling mountain brook flows continuously beside the unique cabin.