The Lily Pad · Mountain Home with Hot Tub, Sauna & Arcade in Leicester, North Carolina (Sleeps 14)Skip to content
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Leicester, North CarolinaNear Asheville
Room to Spread Out. The Arcade Awaits.
The Lily Pad is a six-bedroom mountain home in Leicester, North Carolina, just outside Asheville, built for reunions, birthdays, and long weekends with people you love. Soak in the hot tub as the evenings turn crisp, warm up in the private sauna, or claim the pool table in the 300-game arcade downstairs.
Where mountain mornings slow down and the whole crew shows up.
There's a reason groups keep coming back to The Lily Pad for the milestones: the reunions, the birthdays, the trips that need more than a hotel block can give them.
Mornings start slow on the back porch with a cup of coffee, the trees still soft with mist over Leicester, North Carolina. By afternoon the crew has scattered: someone is floating in the seven-person hot tub, someone is sweating it out in the private sauna, and someone else is already a few rounds deep in the arcade downstairs, over 300 games and free play the whole stay.
When the evening air turns cool, follow the stone path to the fire pit for marshmallows under the stars, or gather in the movie lounge where the popcorn machine runs most nights and the ten-person sectional never runs out of room. Asheville's breweries and the River Arts District are about twenty minutes down the mountain whenever you're ready for them, though most groups find they would rather stay home.
14
Guests
6
Bedrooms
9
Beds
3.5
Bathrooms
Signature Offerings
More than a place to sleep. A reason to gather.
Private Hot Tub
Seven can soak at once under the stars. It's ready for you any night of your stay, no reservations needed.
Private Sauna
Sweat it out after a day on the trails, string lights glowing through the trees outside your own outdoor sauna.
The Arcade & Game Room
Downstairs holds over 300 games, a pool table, poker table, skee-ball, and shuffleboard. No quarters required.
Movie Lounge
Sink into the ten-person sectional under a 65-inch smart TV while the old-fashioned popcorn machine does its thing.
Fire Pit
Follow the stone path down to the fire pit for marshmallows, string lights, and stories that run past midnight.
Fully Fenced Backyard
The dog runs free and the kids play worry-free while the adults finally get to sit still for a minute.
The Hot Tub Fills Up Fast. The Sauna Too.
Book direct with the host and skip the platform service fees.
Jasmine and Dustin stock the house the way they'd want it themselves when they arrive, from the shampoo to the reusable glass food storage in the kitchen. No scavenger hunts, no forgotten essentials. Just unpack and start the trip.
BBQ Grill
Private Hot Tub
Private Sauna
Arcade & Game Room
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Fast Wi-Fi
65″ TV & Movie Lounge
Washer & Dryer
Self Check-In
Free Parking
Glass Food Storage
Soaking Tub
3 King Beds
Fire Pit & S'mores
Fenced Backyard
+ 65 more amenities included in your stay
Where You'll Sleep
Six bedrooms. Nine beds. Room for fourteen.
Main Level
Main Level Master Suite
1 King bed
Upper Level
Upper Level King Bedroom
1 King bed
Upper Level
Upper Level Queen Bedroom
1 Queen bed
Upper Level
Floral Upper Bedroom
Twin trundle (2 twin beds)
Upper Level
Star Wars Kids' Bedroom
Twin trundle (2 twins) plus 1 single twin bed (sleeps 3)
Lower Level
Lower Level Master Suite
1 King bed
Room for a 14th guestThe large sectional in the movie lounge makes a comfortable extra bed, with pillows, pillowcases and extra blankets provided. A pack 'n play is available for infants.
Downstairs Holds 300+ Games. Somebody Should Play Them.
See live pricing for your dates in under a minute.
"We had an absolutely wonderful time at this Airbnb! There were so many amenities and everything was so well stocked. The hosts were extremely responsive. We would love to return in the future."
JamiRaleigh, North Carolina
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"Everything in the house was very thoughtful and oriented to making the guests' stay as easy and fun as possible, from the entertainment options in the game rooms to the smores supplies to the beautiful hot tub and sauna. The kitchen was so well-stocked that I was able to easily cook meals for our large family group every night."
LauraMyrtle Beach, South Carolina
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"Great place to stay! Everything was clean and comfortable, and the sauna and hot tub were awesome. We had a great time and really enjoyed our stay. I would definitely stay here again!"
JonRock Hill, South Carolina
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"We stayed at Jasmine and Dustin's place to get our family together for my dad's 70th birthday and it was perfect! The downstairs and backyard are perfect for kids and adults alike. Dustin and Jasmine were super responsive and helpful and the whole house felt comfortable and clean! Loved it!"
KirbySan Diego, California
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"Jasmine and Dustin's home was exactly as described. Very clean, with enough room for our 2 families. The kitchen was extremely well stocked and the beds very comfy. The game room was a huge hit with the teenagers. We will definitely stay again if we return to the area."
ToniSt. Augustine, Florida
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"Our hosts were so responsive and helpful. We needed to change our travel plans at the last minute and, not only were they very responsive, they were super accommodating. The house is absolutely amazing. We will be back, without a doubt."
DanielCharlotte, North Carolina
Adventure Awaits
Leicester, North Carolina. Minutes from downtown Asheville.
The Lily Pad sits in a peaceful mountain pocket of Leicester, close enough to Asheville for a night out, remote enough to feel like you've actually left town.
25 Minutes Away
Biltmore Estate
America's largest private home sits just down the road, golden when the maples turn and lit up for Christmas.
25 Minutes Away
Blue Ridge Parkway
Fall color paints the ridgelines gold and red along America's favorite scenic drive, a short ride from the house.
30 Minutes Away
Pisgah National Forest
Trailheads and hidden creek falls begin where the pavement runs out, half an hour from the mountain quiet you came here for.
40 Minute Drive
Looking Glass Falls
You hear this roadside waterfall before you see it, and the cool spray alone earns the forty minute drive.
20 Minutes Away
River Arts District
Century old warehouses along the French Broad now hold working studios and open doors, twenty minutes from a quiet mountain evening.
20 Minutes Away
Grove Arcade
Duck into this 1929 downtown marketplace for local makers and good coffee before the drive back up the mountain.
Dogs Run Free. Kids Play Worry-Free.
The fully fenced yard is ready whenever you are. Check availability now.
Jasmine and Dustin built The Lily Pad around one idea: bring everyone together and let the good times sprawl across every room. They stock every stay the way they'd want it themselves, from the coffee bar to the board games, so you can unpack and start your trip.
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Good to Know
Questions guests ask before they book.
What are check-in and checkout times at The Lily Pad?
Check-in is after 4:00 PM and checkout is before 10:00 AM. Check-in is self-service with a smart lock, so you can walk in with your code and never have to meet anyone or fumble with keys.
How many guests does the home sleep?
The Lily Pad sleeps up to 14 guests across six bedrooms and nine beds, with 3.5 bathrooms. The large sectional in the movie lounge makes a comfortable extra bed, with pillows and blankets provided.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, pets are allowed at The Lily Pad for a pet fee, and the backyard is fully fenced so dogs can run free while the kids play. Please check with the hosts about your pets before you book.
Is there parking at the property?
Yes. There is free parking on the premises and free street parking, so a group traveling in several cars can arrive together without hunting for a spot or paying for a lot.
Why book The Lily Pad directly with the hosts?
Booking direct means you skip the platform service fees and book straight with Jasmine and Dustin. Pick your dates in the booking calendar below to see live availability and pricing for your group.
Reserve Your Stay
Your mountain gathering starts here.
Check dates and book directly with the host: no platform fees, no middlemen. Just select your dates below to see live availability and pricing.
Check-In after 4:00 PM · Checkout before 10:00 AM · 14 Guests Maximum
Step onto the deck as the light fades. Dinner's plated, the hot tub is bubbling, and the sauna is already glowing. This is where your group's first night starts.
Grab a stool under the neon Gaming Zone sign and challenge the table to arcade bragging rights. This room alone will keep your crew entertained for hours.
Pull up an Adirondack chair as the leaves turn and keep the fire going until the stars come out. Swing in a hanging egg chair between rounds of s'mores.
Settle into the outdoor couch, loveseat or oversized chairs below the pergola, bundle up, and let the big screen light up your night. The sauna is just up the steps when you want to warm up.
You'll know you found the right door the second you spot 'The Lily Pad' spelled out in Pac-Man dots on the arcade wall. This room sets the tone for your whole stay.
You'll fit all of this into one stay: popcorn, the sauna, dinner on the deck, and everything in between. This is what thoughtful design looks like in motion.
Pull up a chair at a table set for eight, pour the wine, and let the kitchen just behind you do the rest. With seating at the island too, everyone fits, and nobody eats in shifts.
Ten of you can sit down here at once, disco balls included, and the sectional doubles as a comfortable bed for your 14th guest, with pillows and blankets provided.
Your youngest travelers will claim this room first, with a daybed, a trundle for a sibling, and a wallpaper design that makes it feel like its own little world.
Head downstairs to the second master suite when you want a little separation from the group. There is a king bed and an ensuite bathroom, it's your own quiet corner.
Walk the boardwalk when the blueberry bushes turn red, a classic fall day trip about an hour up the Parkway. Go early, because the lot can fill by 9 a.m. on fall weekends.
