Vacation rentals in Balsam

Luxury Couples Getaway With Hot Tub & Great Views!

Explore the mountains while chasing waterfalls and counting stars ✨ gazing through the skylight at the dome. Catch breathtaking views of the Mountain Scape & Relax listening to the sounds of the creek below 💞. Enjoy the privacy & seclusion while being within minutes to downtown Sylva & Dillsboro, Harrah's Cherokee Casino & The Smoky Mountain Scenic Train Ride 🚂. The National Parks & Blueridge Parkway is within 25 mins while bigger cities like Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge are about an hours drive.

Mountain Magic-Peaceful, Cozy, Pet-Friendly Escape

Welcome to Mountain Magic! This cozy cottage is the perfect location for your Great Smoky Mountain escape. Tucked on a creek with stunning views, this newly renovated and charming cottage will take your breath away. Set on 8 acres and surrounded by forest, you can relax on the covered porch and watch wildlife, or roast marshmallows at the creekside fire pit. Designed with the comfort of our guests and their pets in mind, Mountain Magic has everything you need for a fantastic mountain retreat.

The Kenmar Cabin at Mountain Dell-Cozy Cabin

Make the KenMar Cabin at Mountain Dell your home base and enjoy all that Western North Carolina has to offer. Located in a rural residential area with a scattering of farms, yet only ten minutes from shopping and restaurants in downtown Waynesville. Within an easy drive of hundreds of miles of hiking and 40 minutes from Asheville or the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, there is plenty to do. For those who want to do less, you can sit in the sunroom or on the deck and watch the horses graze.

Stunning Views - Upscale, Unforgettable Stay!

AMAZING VIEWS- Rustic luxury! Feels secluded while just 10 minutes from town. Close to trails & all things nature. Electricity, heaters & woodburning stove for winter. Windows that open & ceiling fan/ floor fan for summer. Private shower house w/ flushing toilets & electricity 5 steps away! Good cell service & breathtaking views! The Area: *Wheels Through Time Museum-15 min *Blue Ridge Prkwy-15 min *GSM National Park-35 min *Ski slopes-20 min *Asheville-40 min *Casino-30 min *Gatlinburg-90 min

Sunhillo Cabin by the Creek

Stay with us and experience your peaceful getaway in the woods! For laid-back respite or outdoor adventures, Iook no further. Our deck overlooking the creek, nature trails (bring your hiking boots) and a rustic cabin with modern conveniences will satisfy any traveler. NOT IN TOWN. 5 miles to gas/snacks, 8.5 miles to WCU, 14 miles to Sylva for groceries, unique dining and shopping. Close to Great Smokies National Park, Nantahala National Forest, Blue Ridge Parkway, NC Mountains to Sea Trail.

The WCU “View Apt” king beds, hot tub, patio toys!

This is our 2nd Airbnb at our same mountain top location overlooking Western Carolina University and Cullowhee NC. Listed as being in the top 1% of All Airbnb based on customer satisfaction. The apartment is a 1965 square foot 2-bedroom with a king-size bed in each bedroom. A full kitchen, a very large living dining kitchen area, a private patio, a gas log fireplace, huge TVs, and a jaw-dropping view of WCU and Cullowhee NC and yes a killer hot tub to soak in the view. The best of everything!

17 Degrees North Mountain Cabin

Awaken in a luxury king size bed and slide open the garage door to sweeping views of the Smokies. Enjoy coffee on the deck. Fully furnished bed and bath, AC/Heat and kitchenette. Pets permitted $40/first pet $20/each additional pet. Area is fenced. Listen to the river while lying in the in-deck hammock. The perfect stage for a restful afternoon or night time stargazing. Watch the wildlife and farm animals or fish for trout in our 1/2 mile of river. Quiet~ private~ breathtaking~ accessible~

Starswept Studio–Near GSMNP, BRP, walk to Joey’s.

Welcome to Starswept Studio! Breathe in the mountain air from the balcony of this cozy studio above a detached garage in a peaceful, private neighborhood. Perfect for adventurers or those seeking a quiet retreat, this hideaway is just eight minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Surround yourself with hiking trails, waterfalls, skiing, wildlife, and stunning views. Our spacious studio combines functionality and comfort. PLEASE NOTE: Due to severe family allergies, we are unable to host pets.

Cozy cottage

Keep it simple at this peaceful and centrally located cottage just 5-minutes to the hospital and main street where you'll find plenty of shopping, food and craft breweries. 12- minutes to the nearest blue ridge parkway entrance, 10-minutes to rainbow trout fishing in the beautiful Tuckasegee river, 13-minutes to WCU and 23-mintues to the Cherokee casino. Come enjoy watching the green crawl up the mountains and the flowers blooming this spring in our cozy cottage!

The Burrow with a View

Refresh with a relaxing trip to the NC mountains. This spacious, modern, mountain cabin is the perfect place to spend the weekend away for a couple or a small group. Enjoy the scenic view with a fresh cup of coffee or soak in the hot tub after hiking on the parkway. This cozy cabin has everything you need for a weekend away. The Burrow is newly built and embodies a light, airy space with rustic and organic touches of live edge and other natural elements.

Pisgah Highlands Tree House

Secluded tree house getaway nestled in the mountains 25 minutes outside of Asheville NC and 4 miles to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Located on a 125 acre private forestry managed property that backs up to Pisgah National Forest. Off grid glamping at its finest. Snuggle up to a book and unwind, eat amazing food in Asheville, plan some epic hikes, and catch some great music at a brewery. *4WD/AWD vehicles mandatory*

Secluded Cottage on the Farm-close to skiing

Retreat to the mountains in this secluded white cottage on the farm. At our little white house, you’ll be able to gaze at the twinkling constellations while enjoying the fire pit, sit on the back porch and admire the Blue Ridge Parkway in the distance while listening to the creek, and live side by side with our farm’s prize-winning Brown Swiss cattle. *Please note the fireplace is not operational.