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Mountain Modern Cabin minutes from WCU, Sylva, & the Tuckaseegee River
Family-friendly cabin in Sylva
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Sleeps 9
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Sylva, NC
- Place, Tuckasegee River11 min walk
- Place, Southwestern Community College3 min drive
- Place, Western Carolina University12 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
About this property
Mountain Modern Cabin minutes from WCU, Sylva, & the Tuckaseegee River
Welcome to Balsam + Ivy!
Follow us on Instagram @balsam.and.ivy
This cozy log cabin has been completely redesigned for a fun and relaxing mountain getaway. Nestled in the back of a quiet neighborhood, this 3 Bedroom 3 Bath house has everything you need to explore. It’s just minutes from downtown Sylva, Western Carolina University and the Tuckaseegee River, and a close drive to hiking and multiple waterfalls.
LIVING AREA AND KITCHEN:
Upstairs you’ll enter to a spacious and open living room and kitchen. Stash your gear in the entry drop-zone, with hooks and shelves for everything. You can relax in the living room in front of the easy-to-use gas fireplace, play games at the coffee table or take in a movie on the flat screen TV. The kitchen comes equipped with everything you need to make a delicious home-cooked meal. Toaster, coffee maker, hand mixer, complete set of pots and pans and a great set of cooking knives. In addition to our regular dishes, we provide plastic kid friendly plates and bowls.
BEDROOMS:
Head down the hall to one of the 3 bedrooms. Each bedroom comes with comfortable beds, linens, nightstands, reading lights, closets and luggage racks. One bedroom has a King-sized bed, one a Queen-sized bed, and one is furnished with bunk beds. The bunk beds are a Twin XL over a Queen with a Twin XL trundle…perfect for adults or kids.
BATHROOMS:
There are three bathrooms. Between the bunk bed and queen room, the Jack n’ Jill bathroom has a tub/shower combo and a double vanity. The second upstairs bathroom has a door to the King bedroom as well as access from the hall. It has a large tile shower with glass door, and plenty of room in the vanity to store all of your toiletries. There is also a full bathroom in the basement with another shower.
OUTDOORS:
Sip your morning coffee outside on the spacious front porch in rocking chairs with views of the distant mountains and end your day nestled in amongst the trees with a glass of wine or a local brew at the outdoor seating area, complete with Adirondack chairs. There’s plenty of room for parking on the parking pad and driveway, and a level 2 vehicle charger (J1772 connector) is available.
BASEMENT:
There’s room for everyone with an upstairs and downstairs living area. The finished basement has a sectional couch, bean bags chairs, tons of games with a large table to play, and a full-sized arcade-style Skee-Ball! There’s also a washer, dryer and laundry sink, and a flex-room/bedroom with a desk for a private spot to take meetings or get work done.
THE AREA:
Balsam + Ivy is located in Sylva, a cute mountain town with a great downtown area complete with shops, restaurants and multiple breweries. The cabin is also close to Dillsboro, which has another quaint downtown area. Western Carolina University is less than a 10 minute drive away-perfect for football games, family weekends, and events at the University. It’s a 30 minute drive to Waynesville, Cashiers and Bryson City-other fantastic towns to explore. The Tuckaseegee river runs along the entrance to the neighborhood. You can tube or raft on the river-check out Dillsboro Rafting for a great experience, or try out some of the best fly-fishing in the Southeast. There’s an abundance of hiking in the area-from long-range views to gorgeous waterfalls.
PLEASE NOTE:
-The cabin sits at the rear of a quiet neighborhood. Please be respectful of our neighbors who are permanent residents, particularly regarding noise (especially in the evening).
-We do not refund due to sickness, weather, storms or road conditions; we highly recommend you purchase travel insurance.
-Smoking and vaping is prohibited on the property - this includes outdoor spaces.
-Due to severe family allergies, we do not allow pets. No exceptions.
-Failure to respect the house rules will lead to immediate cancellation of your reservation with no refund.
-The property does have outdoor cameras and floodlights for security purposes, for the safety of our guests and to monitor if cabin services (such as cleaning and yard care) were completed. There are no cameras inside the home.
Follow us on Instagram @balsam.and.ivy
This cozy log cabin has been completely redesigned for a fun and relaxing mountain getaway. Nestled in the back of a quiet neighborhood, this 3 Bedroom 3 Bath house has everything you need to explore. It’s just minutes from downtown Sylva, Western Carolina University and the Tuckaseegee River, and a close drive to hiking and multiple waterfalls.
LIVING AREA AND KITCHEN:
Upstairs you’ll enter to a spacious and open living room and kitchen. Stash your gear in the entry drop-zone, with hooks and shelves for everything. You can relax in the living room in front of the easy-to-use gas fireplace, play games at the coffee table or take in a movie on the flat screen TV. The kitchen comes equipped with everything you need to make a delicious home-cooked meal. Toaster, coffee maker, hand mixer, complete set of pots and pans and a great set of cooking knives. In addition to our regular dishes, we provide plastic kid friendly plates and bowls.
BEDROOMS:
Head down the hall to one of the 3 bedrooms. Each bedroom comes with comfortable beds, linens, nightstands, reading lights, closets and luggage racks. One bedroom has a King-sized bed, one a Queen-sized bed, and one is furnished with bunk beds. The bunk beds are a Twin XL over a Queen with a Twin XL trundle…perfect for adults or kids.
BATHROOMS:
There are three bathrooms. Between the bunk bed and queen room, the Jack n’ Jill bathroom has a tub/shower combo and a double vanity. The second upstairs bathroom has a door to the King bedroom as well as access from the hall. It has a large tile shower with glass door, and plenty of room in the vanity to store all of your toiletries. There is also a full bathroom in the basement with another shower.
OUTDOORS:
Sip your morning coffee outside on the spacious front porch in rocking chairs with views of the distant mountains and end your day nestled in amongst the trees with a glass of wine or a local brew at the outdoor seating area, complete with Adirondack chairs. There’s plenty of room for parking on the parking pad and driveway, and a level 2 vehicle charger (J1772 connector) is available.
BASEMENT:
There’s room for everyone with an upstairs and downstairs living area. The finished basement has a sectional couch, bean bags chairs, tons of games with a large table to play, and a full-sized arcade-style Skee-Ball! There’s also a washer, dryer and laundry sink, and a flex-room/bedroom with a desk for a private spot to take meetings or get work done.
THE AREA:
Balsam + Ivy is located in Sylva, a cute mountain town with a great downtown area complete with shops, restaurants and multiple breweries. The cabin is also close to Dillsboro, which has another quaint downtown area. Western Carolina University is less than a 10 minute drive away-perfect for football games, family weekends, and events at the University. It’s a 30 minute drive to Waynesville, Cashiers and Bryson City-other fantastic towns to explore. The Tuckaseegee river runs along the entrance to the neighborhood. You can tube or raft on the river-check out Dillsboro Rafting for a great experience, or try out some of the best fly-fishing in the Southeast. There’s an abundance of hiking in the area-from long-range views to gorgeous waterfalls.
PLEASE NOTE:
-The cabin sits at the rear of a quiet neighborhood. Please be respectful of our neighbors who are permanent residents, particularly regarding noise (especially in the evening).
-We do not refund due to sickness, weather, storms or road conditions; we highly recommend you purchase travel insurance.
-Smoking and vaping is prohibited on the property - this includes outdoor spaces.
-Due to severe family allergies, we do not allow pets. No exceptions.
-Failure to respect the house rules will lead to immediate cancellation of your reservation with no refund.
-The property does have outdoor cameras and floodlights for security purposes, for the safety of our guests and to monitor if cabin services (such as cleaning and yard care) were completed. There are no cameras inside the home.
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Amenities
Kitchen
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 Country Side Bowling Lanes and Barber Orchard Fruitstand. Travelling with kids? Consider Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail, or check out an event or a game at Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center.
Sylva, NC
What's nearby
- Tuckasegee River - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Southwestern Community College - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
- Harris Regional Hospital - 11 min drive - 7.4 km
- Western Carolina University - 12 min drive - 9.4 km
- Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 32 min drive - 33.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Courtyard Dining Hall - 9 min drive
- Starbucks - 7 min drive
- Cook Out - 7 min drive
- Sonic Drive-In - 7 min drive
- Rodgers Brothers - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Emily and Dave

Hi! We're Emily and Dave and our family of four fell in love with hiking and exploring in Western North Carolina years ago. After a lot of hunting we found our perfect getaway in the mountains that we're thrilled to share with other families!
Why they chose this property
We love the quiet spot our house occupies at the rear of the neighborhood, tucked in amongst the trees with a lovely view from the front porch.
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