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Expansive Designer Estate w/ Home Theater, Chef's Kitchen & Spacious Yard

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, DVD player, offices
Exterior
6 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16380 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Expansive Designer Estate w/ Home Theater, Chef's Kitchen & Spacious Yard

The Marlin

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Boasting 4,000 square feet of immaculate living space, this gorgeous 6BR/3.5BA estate occupies 0.75 beautifully landscaped acres in one of Ashevilles most distinguished communities.

Whip up delicious dishes in the elegant chefs kitchen or host cookouts on your huge tiered deck. The personal home of a professional designer, this inviting getaway also has a spacious yard, private garage, private office, and home theater.

LIVING AREA

Make yourself at home in the sunlit living room, detailed with a remote-controlled gas fireplace and a 60 smart TV. The private office offers the ideal spot to plan vacation adventures.

Stream favorite shows in the home theater, configured with an impressive 100 smart TV and a pair of comfy recliners. The lounge includes a full-size sleeper sofa and a bar with a wine fridge.

KITCHEN & DINING

Indulge your inner chef in the professional-grade kitchen, featuring honed granite countertops, a 5 exhaust hood, and top-of-the-line appliances -- including a six-burner Thermador range.

Sample appetizers at the kitchen bar for three or sip morning coffee at the breakfast table for four. When delicious dishes are ready, sit down to home-cooked meals in the dining room for eight.

BED & BATH

This three-story home sleeps up to 16 guests between six bedrooms and a sleeper sofa in the lounge.

Comfort awaits in the tranquil master suite, appointed with a cloud-like king bed and a 60 smart TV. The sparkling en-suite bathroom holds a double vanity, a water closet, and a walk-in shower.

The large second bedroom has a king bed, the third and fourth bedrooms each have a queen bed, and the fifth bedroom has two twin-over-twin bunk beds. The adjacent guest bathroom is fitted with a tub/shower combination.

The sixth bedroom includes two twin beds, and the adjacent bathroom has a walk-in shower.

A half bath provides added convenience.

OUTDOOR AREA

Step out for fresh air on your covered back patio or sip after-dinner drinks in a rocker on the covered front porch.

Compose postcards on the screened back porch, then host a cookout on your tiered back deck -- detailed with a sleek propane grill.

The spacious, professionally landscaped yard features a basketball hoop and plenty of room for a game of catch. Bonuses include a playscape and a wood-burning firepit.

EXTRA AMENITIES & MORE DETAILS

Guest amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, an Xbox, a DVD player, games, and a washer/dryer.

Parking is provided for up to four vehicles (two in the garage and two in the driveway). Street parking may be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

THE LOCATION

Tucked away in one of Ashevilles most distinguished communities, this one-of-a-kind estate is private enough to feel worlds away -- while still being close to all the action.

Visit Biltmore Village (9.7 miles) and Downtown Asheville (20 minutes away). Or take a scenic stroll down the wooded walking path that winds through your backyard and beyond.

THINGS TO KNOW
**Please Note: Due to the impacts of Hurricane Helene, there is currently a water boil advisory for this home until further notice!**
Water must be boiled for at least 1 minute before consumption. This home's water comes from the Mills River Water Reservoir not the North Fork Reservoir that services most of Asheville area that is under stricter restrictions.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.




Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of North Carolina

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Free toiletries

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Things to do

  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 4088 sq ft (380 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

53674

About the neighborhood

Map
Arden, NC

What's nearby

  • Biltmore Park Town Square - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Sierra Nevada Brewing Company - 12 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance - 15 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Asheville Outlets - 18 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 26 min drive - 19.3 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪12 Bones Smokehouse - South - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack South - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fat Cats Billiards - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Expansive Designer Estate w/ Home Theater, Chef's Kitchen & Spacious Yard pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Expansive Designer Estate w/ Home Theater, Chef's Kitchen & Spacious Yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Expansive Designer Estate w/ Home Theater, Chef's Kitchen & Spacious Yard?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Expansive Designer Estate w/ Home Theater, Chef's Kitchen & Spacious Yard located?

Situated in Arden, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Southridge Shopping Center, Feed and Seed, and Western North Carolina Agricultural Center. Broadmoor Golf Course and Biltmore Park Town Square are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Expansive Designer Estate w/ Home Theater, Chef's Kitchen & Spacious Yard Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eugene M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Large enough for us
We had 15 people total and every one had there space, it had the supplies needed so we all was very pleased with our stay…we had great afternoon grilling on the deck watching the kids play in this spacious backyard..thanks for allowing us in your home
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isaac S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Gail B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for large group
Beautiful area, great location. Easy drive to downtown Asheville. Clean house, very comfortable beds, big open kitchen into great room, large dining room. Vacas was very easy to talk with and flexible for early check-in and a late check out. I would give a 4+. Just a few minor fixes and a deep clean would be a plus. Would still highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad and Terri B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home for a Women's Retreat
It's a beautiful home and very large space!! It is The home in a great location! Large enough for the 15 people staying there. The concerns were that there was not really enough seating for all of us to sit in the living room area together or to eat at the dining room table together. The front porch steps had a broken area that needed repair, the upstairs bathroom needed a new shower curtain because there is mold on it, hair was also in the drain. The master bathroom shower leaked as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay
Very comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myra M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very pleasing
Location is perfect. Plenty of rooms for 11. Lovely setting.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, spacious home
My family gathered for my mother’s funeral & it was the perfect house to accommodate our group of 12 coming from out of town. (We brought 2 air mattresses & used the office space as well). About 10 minutes from the Asheville airport, it was centrally located between Hendersonville, where the church service was held, and Black Mountain, for the burial. There was room to sit & look through photos, dine together and take walks in the lovely neighborhood. There is a swing set that our four-year-old enjoyed and a nice terrace area with one side in the open air and the other screened in. The downside was very weak WiFi, and those who wanted to login to work during our stay or use streaming platforms experienced issues connecting. Overall, it was a good place for a family reunion.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H., Marietta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House But....
The house is nice. The location is great. Beds were comfy. Kitchen worked nicely. Only advice is to be very careful out on the deck at night. The 3-4 steps from the upper to lower deck are very hard to see at night and no handrail to assist. Make sure ALL the outside lights are on for the best visibility of the steps. Dark brown steps on dark brown deck in the dark is not a good combination.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brady F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in a lovely quiet neighborhood
The home was clean and spacious. It was just what we needed. The location was perfect for our visit with friends and family in South Asheville. Very highly recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony B.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a Happy Thanksgiving
Ten family members met in a central location and we enjoyed ourselves tremendously.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt H., Raleigh, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Place
Our family enjoyed staying here! Very nice house, with lots of room for a large group.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family gatherings
It was a nice house in the suburbs
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Carol & Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Neighborhood Stay
Lovely home, would be great for a large family. Relatively close to downtown Asheville. Close-by restaurants. Big yard child friendly. We were thinking of renting next year for a month but the location was not what we were looking for, but could be perfect for others depending on expectations and needs. All TV’s, appliances in good order. Asheville is a lovely small city to visit, we’re very happy overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Becky A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay
The bathtub on the too floor did not drain. The air conditioning was not working well at all. Very warm!! The. Rest of our stay was great! Great location and plenty of rooms for our big family!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Get Away
We were able to find a large, comfortable home to hold our 11 adults and 2 young children with ample room for sleeping, gathering and outside fun. My son in laws were able to use a private office to work several days and my grandsons enjoyed the theatre room in the basement. Great option offered which provided everything we needed!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fred A., Savannah, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovin' Marlin!
Thanks to the management team, we had a delightful five day stay in Asheville. The house was cleaned and well stocked with supplies. There was plenty of space in the house to accommodate our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keely C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a large group
Loved this house! It was beautiful. Great space for a large group. Everyone loved this house. The only thing I would say is to have mirrors in all the bedrooms. This was a girls trip so we definitely needed more mirrors, LOL.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allen F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brothers Retreat
The property worked well for us. It is a large really nice house. We find it difficult to find a house that has six separate beds so this was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Della W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday Getaway
My family stayed for the holiday . Everything was perfect but the first day when we didn’t have any hot water . I immediately call the host and they fixed it right away. We didn’t have any issues after that. My family loved the house and the location. I would of least loved to have a TV in each room but other than that they were all decorated nicely and cleaned . This is perfect for a large group and close to great restaurants and stores .
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We enjoyed the house, the only thing we were sad is that we wanted to used the grill and no propane. The area is Nice and quiet. Recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, poor communication
I’ll start by saying we really enjoyed the layout of the house and quiet location. However, we ran into several issues with the house during our stay and the property manager’s communication was horrible. It took them hours if not days to acknowledge our requests. I was frustrated with how much time I spent trying to get a hold of them during our trip. I think it would be beneficial for them to make sure appliances and restrooms are functioning prior to allowing guests to book.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Frances A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Won’t stay here again!
What a disappointment! From the unsafe and broken steps at the entrance, to urine stains on all the toilets and dirty sheets, this house needs a deep cleaning and repairs. At check-in, we saw only one cleaning person was assigned to this huge house. Understandably, she was unable to do an acceptable job of cleaning and sanitizing the house. Sheets were still in the dryer and the majority of the beds were left undone or with stained sheets that had bodily fluids. Even after notifying the property manager immediately of the issues, we were accused post-checkout of “trashing” the house. The false accusation was related to previous renters, but the management company failed to complete an inspection prior to us checking in. We will never stay at this property and do not recommend that others do so either!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022