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Mountain Modern Cabin minutes from WCU, Sylva, & the Tuckaseegee River

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A two-story wooden cabin with a stone chimney, a covered porch, and a staircase leading to the upper level.
A garden with purple flowers, white chairs, and a gravel path.
A wooden cabin with a stone foundation, a porch, and a staircase leading to a deck.
A two-story wooden house with a stone foundation, large windows, and a balcony.
A stone wall with a door and a power charging station attached to it.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Sylva, NC
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Ground Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Basement Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Sylva

Sylva is home to this cabin. Bear Creek Lake Access Area and Nantahala National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Jackson County Green Energy Park and Country Side Bowling Lanes. Travelling with kids? Consider Barber Orchard Fruitstand, or check out an event or a game at Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center.
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Sylva, NC

What's nearby

  • Western Carolina University - 5 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 28 min drive - 33.8 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 29 min drive - 41.4 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 33 min drive - 46.1 km
  • Cataloochee Ski Area - 55 min drive - 64.8 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Courtyard Dining Hall - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Cullowhee Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cook Out - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪El Patron - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain Modern Cabin minutes from WCU, Sylva, & the Tuckaseegee River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mountain Modern Cabin minutes from WCU, Sylva, & the Tuckaseegee River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mountain Modern Cabin minutes from WCU, Sylva, & the Tuckaseegee River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain Modern Cabin minutes from WCU, Sylva, & the Tuckaseegee River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mountain Modern Cabin minutes from WCU, Sylva, & the Tuckaseegee River located?

This family-friendly Sylva cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Tuckasegee River. Southwestern Community College is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our go-to spot for when we visit the area. The kids love the bunk beds, skeeball, and fooseball. Feels secluded while being close to everything at WCU, Sylva, & Dillsboro. Would definitely recommend staying here (as long as it’s not a weekend we want to book it :-))
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. Home is cozy and well appointed. Hosts have thought of every detail to make guests feel at home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing vacay spot for our family of 5! Our ages range form 18 to 83 and all of us found the amenities of the property suitable for all. The basement area with Skeeball and Fooseball for my 2 sons was awesome. The 2 porches were great for outdoor relaxation. Property was convenient to WCU and downtown Sylva
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family loves staying here! Great location between restaurants, and WCU. Nice layout with 3 bedrooms upstairs, and one downstairs. Nice to have 2 different entertainment spaces with a fireplace upstairs and skeeball downstairs. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a nice, clean house to get away for a weekend with your family.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this house for our family weekend in Sylva. Skee ball was a big hit on a rainy weekend, as were the hammocks below the porch. The house was clean and bright, the beds are great, and the details are all there—lights and chargers and white noise all ready to go. Quiet spot, 10-15 easy minutes to Sylva. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2026
So happy to host you all! We’d love to have you again any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! The kids loved the bunk beds and skeeball! Nice and relaxing house with modern amenities. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2025
We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay! We’d be happy to host you all again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2nd stay

Excellent place to stay for a mountain getaway weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Mar 2024
Julie was great-We were happy to host her as a repeat guest!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cabin

Perfect location to get away to the mountains. The cabin is beautiful and has everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can’t say enough good things about this property. I didn’t tell anyone I knew about it—until I had rebooked (while I was there). Close to campus. I won the skeeball tournament: 33,000. Stay here and try to beat me!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cabin

Perfect as always!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Best

Our Family of 7 stayed here for Parents weekend at WCU. The house was very clean, decorated nicely with lots of room for everyone to spread out. The best VRBO's we've rented!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas in the Mountains

We enjoyed a relaxing Christmas at the cabin. We made meals and watched Christmas movies. It was really special.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay

Thank you so much for sharing your home! The house was immaculately clean on arrival and is well-stocked with everything you could possibly need for a fabulous stay. The view from the porch is peaceful and the downstairs living area and skeeball machine were a particular plus with the teens.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend in Cullowhee

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Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Cabin

The cabin was very clean, modern and family friendly. Lots of hangout spots. The kitchen was well supplied (maybe needs a muffin tin) The fireplace and generous supply of warm blankets were a hit. As was the skeeball game. Our family really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect mountain get-away!

We absolutely LOVED our stay! The house is beautiful! It was updated, clean, spacious, and full of conveniences that made our stay stress-free. The location is great - so close to lots of fun activities. We went whitewater rafting, hiking, and found lots of great dining in the area. The best part was sitting on the porch just enjoying the view and the cool mountain air. We can't wait to book this house again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best VRBO stay ever!!

I can't speak highly enough of this vacation oasis! The property was perfect for our family with high quality amenities that made us feel like we could live there for good! The location is beautiful and perfectly situated for so many outdoor and historic activities. It was very reasonably priced and probably the best value VRBO that I have stayed in. We look forward to booking this one again and hope to try it during other seasons of the year. Thanks for the great stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Catamount Weekend

We were incredibly happy with the property. Great communication from the owners who have anticipated all your needs. Excellent location. Perfect for a Mountain get away as well as trip to visit Western Carolina University, Sylvia and surrounding areas. Our plan is to return next year. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot!

We were super happy with our stay here. The home is immaculate and super functional. Great size with beautiful surroundings. Nice quiet and safe area but so much to do nearby. We were there in the winter so we were able to hit up one of the local ski resorts. But the town and surrounding towns are all so quaint with plenty of local breweries and dining. Our hosts were lovely and super accommodating. Highly recommend! We will be going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect tucked away gem

Spent just short of a week at this incredible cabin. Secuded on top of a quiet neighborhood, everything about the house was welcoming. From the front porch rockers to the skeeball game, we took advantage of all the place offered. Clean, fresh and cozy bedrooms were a hit for all of us staying there. Great kitchen and table to cook, comfortable couches for lounging and games in the basement for the kids and adults. We will keep this place on our list to return next time we are in Sylva.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2024
We were happy to host you and your family and look forward to hosting you again! We're glad you had a great time! - Emily and Dave
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay near WCU!

We had a fantastic stay at this property! It’s only a few minutes from Western Carolina University, Sylva, and Dillsboro. Plenty of room for our family to spread out. If you need to work from home, the basement bedroom has a little desk. The kitchen had every resource we needed when we decided to stay home and cook. Owners have lots of recommended sites and resources and we enjoy many of them! Highly recommend Dillsboro River Company guided rafting tour only a few minutes from the house. This was our fourth rental in the Sylva area over the last year and our family unanimously agreed it was the best!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect rental for our family!

Balsam and Ivy was the perfect place for our families week long stay in the mountains! We loved the beautiful pastoral setting, driving to and from the house watching the bubbling rapids and fly fishermen in the Tuckeseegee River was beautiful! The house had everything we needed and we all really enjoyed the skeeball machine and board games! The EV charger was a wonderful perk allowing us to wake up charged and ready every day! The setting felt so remote at the end of road but the grocery store, restaurants, and Starbucks were all just minutes away! We had a wonderful week exploring the area from Highlands/Cashiers to Maggie Valley and Cherokee. The house was central and convenient to the whole region! We hiked several trails and saw several waterfalls but I think our favorite was the Alpaca farm tour! We can't wait to go back in the summer to do some rafting/tubing and explore even more! The hosts Dave and Em were great with a helpful guide of recommendations and easy check in/check out processes! Five stars for sure!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Maggie Brothers, Mom

Balsam + Ivy was an INCREDIBLE place to stay. The location, size and fully stocked kitchen were impressive. The drive up to the house is beautiful, but once there, the accommodations do not disappoint. We only used two of the beds and pillows which were very comfortable. When you open the door, you are greeted by wood ceilings and glories and the Les there sofas saw so cozy bathe gas burning fireplace surely take the cozy cabin feel up a notch or two and the open floor plan really make the house feel spacious. We cooked breakfast every morning and had plenty of room to eat at the table. The kitchen has a really nice set of knives and plenty of kitchenware. No bathrooms are stocked with sun dried and thick plush towels. No doubt, the highlight for us was playing Skee Ball. What a way to bring a little competition into your vacation. The managers, Dave and Emily have a done a fantastic job summarizing local hikes and areas of interest that are listed in a book they have left for parusal. You cannot go wrong staying in this house. We are already planning our next trip in a few months.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family loves visiting this place and Emily and Dave are always awesome hosts!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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