Vacation rentals in Balsam

Private Luxury Glamping Dome | Hot Tub & Views

Don’t just visit the mountains and find a place to stay. Enjoy a full luxury-glamping experience in a one-of-a-kind romantic geodesic dome overlooking the Smoky Mountains and make memories that will last a lifetime. ⭐️Located on 4.5 acres surrounded by mountains and wooded views ⭐️Equipped with: Hot tub Outdoor fire pit (& s’mores fixings) Indoor fireplace Private hiking trail to a two-person hammock with an even more stunning mountain view.

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.

Moonlight Ridge

This idyllic cabin, conveniently located on over 4 wooded acres, is well-appointed despite its cozy 400 sq ft interior size. Featuring a full kitchen, bath, laundry, and bedroom complete with a queen SleepNumber, the cabin is extremely comfortable. Outdoors, enjoy the covered porch, open deck, firepit, grill, and mountain setting. Great location within 40 minutes of many major WNC attractions including Asheville, GSMNP, etc. The property boasts paved access and high-speed fiber optic internet.

Pisgah Highlands Container Cabin

*4x4 or AWD only* This modern, dog friendly retreat is a converted shipping container situated on our 125 acre mountain top forestry management land that backs up to Pisgah National Forest. Enjoy all the best hikes on the Blue Ridge Parkway just 4 miles away and then head 25 minutes into Asheville for all its amazing food, music, and beer. We provide the luxury of electricity, heat and air conditioning, with a little taste of being off grid with an outhouse and an outdoor solar shower bag

Catamount Cottage Studio across from WCU!

Catamount Cottage is a quaint retreat for either a single traveler or a couple. Located less than 1/2 mile from WCU and a 15-minute drive from downtown Sylva, it's perfect for work or play! This modern studio cottage is situated on a private drive in a residential area. The kitchenette, with granite countertops and an eat-in bar, has all of the amenities you might need. If there is work to do, you can utilize the dedicated high-speed internet and work from the bar-top or on the front deck.

High Calling

High Calling is the lower level of a home on Cataloochee Mountain, at 4300’ elevation. Enjoy the panoramic views year round from a private covered porch or around the fire pit as you relax with the peaceful sound of the creek below. A charcoal grill is also provided. Two bedrooms, one with a queen size bed, the other with one full bed and one twin bed face mountain views. A sitting area with a television and games, kitchenette and coffee station are provided, along with snacks and drinks.

Starswept Studio–Near GSMNP, BRP, Food and Skiing

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.

Serenity now! Quiet and beautiful!

HOORAY! OUR ROAD HAS BEEN REPAIRED! It's still gravel though so 4wd or a truck required! I mean it! Fall is coming and we're perfectly located for leaf peeping. We offer privacy and comfort along with beautiful views in your private suite in the mountains, with lots of outdoor space. We're within easy driving distance to Sylva, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, Cherokee and more. We're not fancy but clean and welcoming, with lots of amenities. EVERYONE WELCOME! WE LOVE DOGS! 420 FRIENDLY

Windcrest Loft- charming retreat near the river.

Welcome to Windcrest Loft! If you’re looking for a homey place to stay while visiting the mountains, this is it! Kids and pets are welcome too. Centrally located, within minutes to shops and restaurants in Dillsboro and Sylva, 10 mins to WCU and 20 to Franklin, Bryson City & Waynesville. Convenient Tuckasegee river access across the street and close to many hiking spots! When not touring the area, relax outdoors and enjoy the antics of our resident goats, donkeys, geese and chickens.

Nature Falls- Romantic Luxe, Waterfalls, Treehouse

“This place is the perfect combination of luxury and nature. Kind of like your own private spa up in the mountains.”(Cate) The waterfalls and outdoor areas are beyond words! My new wife and I spent our honeymoon at this beautiful paradise."(Tripp) “The photos do not do the beauty of Nature Falls justice...it was like having a private resort all to ourselves."(Jesse) "This was an ABSOLUTELY AMAZING place... A Perfect place for a Romantic Getaway."(Shai)

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.

Mountain Farm Getaway Surrounded By Nature

Tent and Table Farm is a beautiful 20 acre farm situated at 4000' elevation in the middle of the Nantahala National Forest. You will be surrounded by nature, within minutes of some of the best waterfalls, hikes, and lakes Western North Carolina has to offer. Wake up to the birds chirping and go to sleep with the lightning bugs and stars filling up the night sky. This truly is a place to unplug and refresh your soul with a little wilderness therapy!