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Balsam 1

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A serene lakeside view with a grassy area, trees, and a bench.
A spacious living room with a large window, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a dining area with a lamp.
A wooden table with four chairs on a balcony with a view of a green landscape.
A well-maintained lawn with a large tree and a hedge of pink flowers in front of a building with a balcony.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a blue sofa, a glass coffee table, and a wooden cabinet with artwork.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Moses H. Cone Memorial Park

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Blowing Rock, NC
  • Place, Moses H. Cone Memorial Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Doc's Rocks Gem Mine
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Blowing Rock Auditorium
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Blowing Rock

Blowing Rock is home to this condo. Appalachian Ski Mountain and Sugar Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore The Blowing Rock and Grandfather Mountain. Tweetsie Railroad and Bolick Family Pottery are also worth visiting.
Map
Blowing Rock, NC

What's nearby

  • Moses H. Cone Memorial Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Doc's Rocks Gem Mine - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Benson Hollow - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Blowing Rock Auditorium - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Blowing Rock Memorial Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Coyote Kitchen - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Balsam 1 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Balsam 1?

As of 1 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balsam 1 on 3 Jan 2027 start from AU$3,243, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Balsam 1?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Balsam 1?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Balsam 1 located?

Situated in Blowing Rock, this condo building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Doc's Rocks Gem Mine and Blowing Rock Auditorium. Blowing Rock Memorial Park and Benson Hollow are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful condo, warm and welcoming and cozy, set in a perfect location. The grounds of the resort are spectacular, I will definitely come back to stay longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Chatola in September

Beautiful property and great location… wish we could have stayed longer
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2022
Thanks, Maryl! We are glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Blowing Rock Stay

Excellant
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easy family ski weekend

We loved staying at Chetola in Blowing Rock. It was so convenient to groceries and easy to get to App Ski mountain for two great days teaching our little girl to ski. The condo was a perfect spot to eat, rest and recharge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing getaway!

Nice cozy condo in a beautiful resort. Peaceful and relaxing. Close to downtown Blowing Rock. Enjoyed grabbing appetizers and drinks while listening to music at Timberlake on property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely

Lovely, quiet, private, and perfect cool temps too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful, comfortable, cozy condo

My family had a restorative five nights stay at Balsam one. We love being on the property in the winter time with proximity to all the fun that the mountains have to offer. It’s also great to have the pool at Chetola for the little kids on the days when the weather is not great or people need to recover from a big day on the mountain.This condo has everything that you need.to have a great family vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Balsam 1 - Thanksgiving Week

Property was good, better than most. Liked the mostly private view from the living room and master bedroom. Carpeting was tired. Chetola Christmas lights were magical, and enjoyed driving into the resort at night. However, the swimming pool area leaves much to be desired (can't lap swim, hot tube needed repairs). Restaurant was overpriced, but bar was great.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Beautiful time of the year. My brother and his wife were in a different condo. Had some problems getting the remotes of the TV’s to work but spectrum came and did some needed updates on the equipment. Beautiful clean condo that could use some updates on the couches and chairs. Otherwise a great place and we hope to return next year
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice and comfortable.

Nice rental. I gave it 4 stars not 5 because I thought it was quite expensive. I requested a 1 hour early check in and was told that would be an additional $100. Wow. Also would have appreciated more towels, extra blankets, duraflame logs, just those little extras. Also, it was great to have a restaurant on the property, but the food wasn’t good.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Feb 2023
We have labor shortages now, especially so in our small mountain community. Our workers need time to clean and perform maintenance tasks between guests and early check-ins are not without challenges! We are happy to provide an early check-in whenever possible to those who are willing to pay a fee to help us address those challenges. Thank you for your feedback. More blankets and towels will be added to the condo. Please contact the office if there are things that are needed. We are very responsive to guest needs.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Properties are getting long in the tooth

Condo was as described. However, the one we stayed in needs some TLC. Light bulbs are out in the kitchen, 5000K (horrible ice white) bulbs are used in the dining area and the entryway. Carpet on the stair is dirty. A/C unit was loud and banged on and off. These are not deal killers, but I will examine the unit much more closely next time. The Chetola property itself is always a pleasure to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Balsam 1

Great location. Condo had good floorpan. Some updating had been done in kitchen appliances and master bath. Good mattress in master BR. On the downside, the unit has the most convoluted TV set up I've ever seen. It was different in every room. Finally had to contact the property manager to unscramble it. The tv in the main living area is way too small for the size of the room. Also, the channel guide posted on the tv cabinet lists some channels that actually aren't available when you attempt to watch them. Oddly, we could find no sink stopper for the kitchen sink and no tupperware type containers. We have rented several condos at Chetola before that were handled through the resort. This was our first through Vrbo. The quality of bathroom wash cloths, towels and toilet tissue was noticeably less in this unit. And, it's the first place we've ever stayed where you have to bring your own kleenex. I don't know whether the owner or the property manager controls these items, but I don't think it's possible to find cheaper toilet tissue than the brand we saw there. This unit has a lot of positives and could be a really nice option with just a little investment in details.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Visit to Blowing Rock

We wanted to come back to Blowing Rock, where we came for our honeymoon 50 years ago, and enjoyed Chetola Resort Property.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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