Pisgah Forest Retreat: True mountain luxury with mountain views & hot tub!

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A large, two-story house with a spacious lawn and a driveway leading to a white car.
A large, two-story house with a well-maintained lawn and several trees.
A two-story house with a large porch and a garage.
A porch with a white door, a blue Adirondack chair, and a wooden railing.
A spacious kitchen with wooden flooring, a dining area with chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Private spa tub
    A rare find - unwind in your own luxurious private space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Pisgah National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Private spa pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Balsam Grove, NC
  • Place, Looking Glass Falls
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Brevard College
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Brevard Music Center
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Main Floor Guest Room (#2)

1 Queen Bed

Main Floor Primary Suite (#1)

1 King Bed

Second Floor Guest Room (#3)

1 Double Bed

Second Floor Guest Room (#4)

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Half Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Private ensuite Full Bath (#2)

Toilet · Shower only

Private ensuite Full Bath (#1)

Toilet · Shower only

Shared Full Bath (#3)

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Balsam Grove

Located in Balsam Grove, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Transylvania Heritage Museum and Brevard Music Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cradle of Forestry in America and Crystal Mountain Gem Mine. Travelling with kids? Consider Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute, or check out an event or a game at Silversteen Memorial Stadium. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
Map
Balsam Grove, NC

What's nearby

  • Looking Glass Falls - 29 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Brevard College - 34 min drive - 37.9 km
  • Brevard Music Center - 35 min drive - 37.9 km
  • Western Carolina University - 55 min drive - 61.8 km
  • Fred W. Symmes Chapel - 57 min drive - 64.8 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kitchen Haus - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Moonshine Country Club - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Johnny P's - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Leopard Restaurant Service & Eqpt - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Jonie's - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pisgah Forest Retreat: True mountain luxury with mountain views & hot tub! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pisgah Forest Retreat: True mountain luxury with mountain views & hot tub!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pisgah Forest Retreat: True mountain luxury with mountain views & hot tub!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pisgah Forest Retreat: True mountain luxury with mountain views & hot tub!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pisgah Forest Retreat: True mountain luxury with mountain views & hot tub! located?

This family-friendly Balsam Grove holiday home is located on a river, steps from Pisgah National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute and Davidson River. Nantahala National Forest and Courthouse Falls are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, well furnished. Excellent location, very peaceful. Wish we stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the house and found it so peaceful. It's great to know that the location and furnishings made your stay comfortable and relaxing. We always love hearing that our guests wish they could have stayed longer—that's the best compliment we could receive! We'd be delighted to welcome you back anytime you're ready for a longer mountain escape. Thank you for choosing Yonder!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Perfect for our family!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2025
Brian, thanks so much for 5-stars :) We are thrilled to hear that Pisgah Forest Retreat was perfect for you & your family. We hope you're doing well, and we would love to host y'all again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property

This was a perfect location to unwind. Beautiful and quiet!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2024
Chrissy, thanks for your review :) We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed a relaxing stay at Pisgah Forest Retreat, and we hope to host you again soon!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great as always
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2025
Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback! We are thrilled to hear that your stay was "Great as always." We truly appreciate your continued loyalty and look forward to welcoming you back for your next visit!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded

Great house.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2025
Bill, thanks for your review :) We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed a secluded stay at Pisgah Forest Retreat, and we hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
(No skiing in November)
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec 2025
Thank you for your review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Mountain Retreat

We can’t say enough great things about our stay at the Pisgah Retreat house. The house itself was spacious, comfortable, clean and perfect for 2 families to share. The property grounds were stunning and peaceful. The hot tub and outdoor fire pit were a bonus. The kids especially loved the game room in the garage. This property is about 20-25 minutes to Looking Glass Falls and Sliding Rock in the Pisgah forest. Close to hiking trails, swimming holes and the town of Brevard. Great location overall. We would not hesitate to stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2024
Kate, thank you so much for your fantastic review of Pisgah Forest Retreat! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful stay, and that the house was perfect for your two families. It’s great to know you enjoyed the spaciousness, comfort, and cleanliness of the home, as well as the beautiful grounds. We’re glad the hot tub, outdoor fire pit, and game room were a hit, especially with the kids! With the home’s proximity to Looking Glass Falls, Sliding Rock, hiking trails, and Brevard, it truly is an ideal location for exploring the area :) We’re thrilled to hear you’d love to stay with us again, and we can’t wait to welcome you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home in the mountains - nice and remote

The house and location were beautiful. Nice and quiet, very relaxing. The only issue was accessing the home. The directions the host gave lead to a closed road. The home and area do not have cell service which made it very stressful finding an alternate route. We needed to RELY on GPS for an alternate route!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2025
Dan, thank you so much for your kind words about Pisgah Forest Retreat—we're glad you enjoyed the peaceful and relaxing environment! We're sorry to hear that reaching the home was stressful. We do provide detailed written driving directions with every reservation specifically because GPS can be unreliable in mountain areas. We’ll take another look at the directions for this home to make sure they account for any recent road changes :) We hope to welcome you back for another peaceful getaway at this or any Yonder home!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely!

Three girlfriends & I stayed at Pisgah Forest Retreat for 4 nights in August. We frequently travel together & always rent from VRBO. This house is among the most comfortable & well-maintained we've stayed in. We like to cook, and the kitchen had everything we needed - including grilling utensils. We really enjoyed relaxing on both the front porch & the screened porch - especially watching the sunset and the the bats come out at dusk. The beds & linens were very comfortable. Among our favorite things were the bazillion butterflies that greeted us on the butterfly bushes when we returned home after a day of hiking. Magistical!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2025
Meighan, thank you for your glowing review! We're so happy to hear that Pisgah Forest Retreat was one of the most comfortable and well-maintained homes you've stayed in—it means a lot coming from seasoned travelers like you and your friends :) It sounds like y'all made the most of the porches, the kitchen, and even the company of butterflies! "Magistical" is the perfect word, and we hope to welcome y'all back for more magical mountain moments soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Spectacular home!

Absolutely spectacular home & setting! Loved the beautiful, spacious house & the fire pit outside. Only complaint is that the directions were wrong & sent us north instead of south once we got to Brevard, into a national forest to a closed dirt road. The directions also said not to use a GPS, but that was the only way we could get to the property since the property management company couldn’t give us correct directions when we called. GPS was fine for getting us there, and it turned out to be more than worth the trouble of getting there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2025
Carrie, thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you loved Pisgah Forest Retreat, the setting, and the fire pit—it really is a special place to unwind :) We truly appreciate your feedback about the directions and are sorry for any confusion. Mountain roads can be tricky, and your experience highlights how important it is for us to continue improving our instructions. We’re so glad that, despite the detour, the stay was well worth it. We'd love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Property

This was an amazing property. Everything about the property is just beautiful. The wildlife we saw during our visit walking through the yard was awesome. We loved the ability to sit on the porch and sit by the fire. The house had everything we needed. The layout was perfect. We definitely plan to come back. We couldn’t say enough positive about the place. Definitely a 5 star location. The only fixes would be to add instructions to go into Brevard before following GPS to the house or you will end up on a 45 minute dirt road adventure. Also, have the email instructions open before getting into the mountains because you will lose signal and not be able to get into the house without driving basically back to town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2025
Williams, thank you so much for the glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the peaceful setting, wildlife sightings, and all the comforts that Pisgah Forest Retreat has to offer. Sitting by the fire and relaxing on the porch sounds like a perfect getaway! We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pure heaven!

We had the most perfect stay at Pisgah Forest Retreat! The house is absolutely gorgeous and fully stocked with anything you might need! It felt as though we had always lived there!! The property is so beautiful and peaceful. The porches - oh my goodness- wonderful to enjoy coffee in the mornings and wine in the evenings! We had so much fun in the garage game room, hot tub and fire pit in the evenings. It’s a little “off the beaten path” with a bit limited access to immediate options for dining, groceries and cell service. But this is exactly what we were looking for!!! What is in the immediate vicinity is an abundance of natural beauty, waterfalls and trails! This was the family vacation we needed!! We will be back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Nov 2021
Jennifer, thank you for the 5-star review! We are so glad to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay at Pisgah Forest Retreat. We hope you're all doing well, and Yonder can't wait to see you again!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Great Property, Dismal Property Manager

Our experience with Yonder, the property manager, was horrible. We were provided with the wrong code for the lockbox, and it took over an hour of phone calls, emails, and multiple Yonder employees to finally get it resolved. It delayed the start of our vacation, and our frustration was met with delays, rudeness, and Yonder employees that were not empathetic to the situation, nor eager to resolve the issue. I will avoid homes managed by this company. The good news, the property is just as beautiful as it shows in the listing. Spacious, well appointed, peaceful setting with great views and a spectacular porch with fireplace. A great home, but the property manager made it a bad experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2024
David, we apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with the lockbox code during your stay at Pisgah Forest Retreat. It's disappointing to hear that our response did not meet your expectations, and we sincerely apologize for any frustration or inconvenience caused. We strive to provide excellent service to all of our guests and will use your feedback to improve our communication and responsiveness in the future. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the beauty of the property despite the initial challenges. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we wish you the best in your future travels.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing trip

We enjoyed our time in Balsam Grove. It was a great place to relax and spend time with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2021
Erika, thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Pisgah Forest Retreat. Balsam Grove is definitely an excellent place for exploring and relaxing in nature. We hope to see you again soon, at this or any other Yonder home!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Family Time

Took my family with two young children for a week. Beautiful property with in a short drive to an abundance of activities and fan favorite spots. We will repeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov 2021
Matt, thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are delighted to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay at Pisgah Forest Retreat. We hope you're all doing well, and Yonder can't wait to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring trip

Beautiful home and location!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov 2021
Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Pisgah Forest Retreat. We hope you're doing well, and Yonder welcomes you back anytime!
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