[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Renovated Luxury Mountain House Retreat w/ Hot Tub, Private Deck, and Fire Pit Vacation home in Sylva with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99960000/99957400/99957363/29baa73d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99960000/99957400/99957363/f9a5137b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99960000/99957400/99957363/5a08d5e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99960000/99957400/99957363/be7f098d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99960000/99957400/99957363/c5095810.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the Smoky Mountains, Balsam Lodge offers a luxurious retreat. Unwind with a soak in the hot tub or enjoy s'mores around the fire pit on your private patio. Take advantage of modern amenities like high-speed WiFi and Smart TVs while cooking up meals in your fully equipped kitchen. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Hot tub - Washer - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Renovated Luxury Mountain House Retreat w/ Hot Tub, Private Deck, and Fire Pit Balsam Lodge combines the rustic charm of a Smoky Mountains retreat w/ modern luxury finishes. Conveniently located just 2 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway, with views and amazing hiking, only 45 mins west of Asheville for a day trip, 15 mins from downtown Waynesville or downtown Sylva with local craft breweries and charm, 24 mins to WCU - explore all that Western Carolina has to offer. \- Keyless Entry \- Hot Tub \- Fire Pit \- Fully Equipped Kitchen \- Huge Private Deck and Patio \- Gas Grill \- High speed Wifi Smart TVs The space Adventure and escape into the mountains with your very own private retreat. Cook fabulous meals in this luxury kitchen after a day of hiking and exploring. Enjoy this professionally designed and recently renovated space, which is designed to help you unwind, relax, and take in the beauty of the surrounding Smoky Mountains. Head outside to enjoy the private patio space with custom lighting, hot tub, and a propane heat lamp for those chilly nights. As the sun sets, have a seat in our sleek Adirondack chairs around the fire pit for s'mores or just good conversation with friends and family. Enjoy reading or relaxing on the front porch, upstairs or downstairs - and sit back into one of our hammock chairs for ultimate peaceful quiet time. Open floor plan upstairs with master bedroom (king bed) and full bathroom. Downstairs features a huge full bathroom with rainfall shower head, 2 full beds, and 2 twin beds. Both upstairs and downstairs equipped with Android SmartTV's and High Speed Wi-Fi. Centrally located for a quick day trip to Asheville, Cherokee Casino and restaurants, Western Carolina University, or explore nearby mountain towns of Sylva, Waynesville, and Bryson City with craft breweries, coffee shops, and the charm of the Smokies. There is so much to see and do in this area of the smokies, that you'll want to go ahead and book your trip back for the following year before it fills up! ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 24 ### 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 Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=35.423363,-83.099884&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:cofwEfmezN%3FS%3FQ%40S%3FQ%40S%40S%3FQBS%40Q%40S%40QBQBSBQBQBQBSBQDQBQDQDQDSDODQFODQFODQFQFMHQFOFOHOFOHOFMHOHMJMHOHMHMJMHKJMJKJMJKJKJMJIJKLIJKLILIJKLGLILGLILILELILGNELGLELENGNCLELCNENELANCNCNALCNANALANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40NBN%40NBLBNBLBNDNBLDNBLFNDLDLFLDNFLHLDLHLHLFJHLFLJLHJHLJJHJJLHJLJJJJJLHJJLJJHLJLHLHNHLHLHNHLFNHNFNHNFNFPFNFNFPDNFPDNFPDPDPBPDPDPBPDPBRBPBPBPBR%40P%40PBR%40P%40R%40P%40R%3FR%40P%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FRAR%3FPARAPARARCPARAPCRCPCPCPCPEPCREPEPCPEPEPGPENGPENGPGNGNGPGNINGNINGLINILINILINIJKLILKLKLIJKLKJKJKJMJKJKHMHKJMHMHMHKHMFMHMFMFMHODMFMDMDOFMDODMDOBODM%40ODMBOBO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAO%3FMAOAOAMCOAOCOCMCOCOEMCMEOEOEMGMEMEOGMEMIMGMGMIMGMIMIKIMIMKKIMIKKKKKKKKKKKMKKKMIMKMIMIKIOKMIOIMGOIMGOIOGOGOIQGMGQEQGOEQGOEQEQEQEQEQCQESCQCQCQCQCQCSCQASAQASCS%3FQASAQ%3FSAS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=EWyCot5EqkITWfKc5bN7AdCsubQ=) Sylva, NC #### What's nearby - Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance - 4 min drive - 3.0 km - Waterrock Knob - 15 min drive - 11.4 km - Wheels Through Time Museum - 25 min drive - 23.9 km - Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 26 min drive - 24.2 km - Cataloochee Ski Area - 36 min drive - 33.2 km #### Getting around - Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 49 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive - ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬11 min drive - ‪Cookout - ‬11 min drive - ‪Papas & Beer - ‬11 min drive - ‪Clyde's Restaurant - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Renovated Luxury Mountain House Retreat w/ Hot Tub, Private Deck, and Fire Pit pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Renovated Luxury Mountain House Retreat w/ Hot Tub, Private Deck, and Fire Pit? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Renovated Luxury Mountain House Retreat w/ Hot Tub, Private Deck, and Fire Pit? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Renovated Luxury Mountain House Retreat w/ Hot Tub, Private Deck, and Fire Pit located? > Situated in Sylva, this vacation home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance. Barber Orchard Fruitstand and Smoky Mountain Jumphouse are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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