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Balsam Mountain Cabin with waterfalls and a great year round view

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Balsam Mountain Cabin with waterfalls and a great year round view

Enjoy a peaceful getaway in a custom built cabin in the Balsams. Located in a small very private gated community with views of the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains. From the large deck you can take a cat nap, read a good book, or enjoy a wonderful sunset dinner while listening to the tranquil rushing creek with waterfall. Take advantage of the waterfall trail located on the property. You will enjoy spectacular views from every window . Secluded, but just minutes away from downtown dining and shopping in Waynesville, Sylva, or Cherokee and Skiing and Elk reserve in Maggie Valley! You will be a mile from the Blue Ridge Parkway. This will be your new favorite spot! Perfect for a weekend getaway or a week of solitude. Please note, the road to the cabin is paved halfway then turns to a well maintained gravel road. This is a mountain road and does not have streetlights. The road is wide enough for two cars to pass. 4x4 is not necessary. Please be aware of arriving at night the cabin driveway may be harder to locate.

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About the area

Sylva

Located in Sylva, this cabin is in the mountains and on a river. Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts and LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Shelton House and Jackson County Historic Courthouse. Barber Orchard Fruitstand and Country Side Bowling Lanes are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Sylva, NC

What's nearby

  • Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Barber Orchard Fruitstand - 10 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Balsam Spa - 15 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Hazelwood Soap Company - 15 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Waterrock Knob - 16 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Butts On The Creek - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Joey's Pancake House - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Guayabitos - ‬29 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 99 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, cozy cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous views and cozy livability
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis K.

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

Mountain Get Away

Beautiful, well stocked and well maintained cabin with amazing Mountain View! This is our 2nd stay here and we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dark 2 Light R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a fantastic way to spend Thanksgiving...cabin was perfect for our needs...the view spectacular...location ideal..road up the mountain..fantastic..all topped off by our very own waterfall..Crawford..the homeowner so friendly and accomadating!..will be back this way again soon...thanks for the hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Duane A.

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

Great view

We came up for our anniversary and we loved it!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good south view of mountains, allowing for sunrise and sunset effects to be noticed. Cabin was very secluded, with the sound of a waterfall just a few hundred yards away.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2025
Thank you Randy. We appreciate your kind words and leaving our home in such great shape. We hope to see you again soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

David D.

Great Cabin!

Great cabin with amazing view off the front porch. Close to Waynesville, Sylva and Cullowhee.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you for you review and taking such good care of our cabin! Please come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very helpful, not that we needed them because everything was perfect. When we had questions they were very helpful and answered in a timely manner. Beautiful cabin and view. The little touches made it feel more like home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay W.

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

Absolutely fantastic location...

We enjoyed our stay so much. The view is incredible and tie that in with the sound of a babbling brook and waterfalls it was heavenly!!! The cabin was very well stocked with all the necessities and was very clean. We will definitely be coming back for another visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Stevie A.

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

It was beautiful property

Will rent it again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2022
I hope from the remarks that you made that your rating is a mistake. We have never had a review eating this bad. Please let me know what we can do to fix the rating review that was given.
Verified

8/10 Good

Wesley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful clean cabin, gorgeous view. I would give it five stars, but the water lines were frozen the first night we were there. Wasn't a big deal, we figured it out, and the cabin owner offered to let us stay at another time to make up for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kathy d.

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

March visit

Great stay . Had a weather related issue which were resolved quickly. Prompt and courteous owner with a comfortable cabin and great view.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

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

Can't wait to come back!!

If you are looking for the most amazing view along with a very private location, then get ready and buckle your seat belts, because your expectations are about to be greatly surpassed!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2022
Thanks for the great review! So glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sherry r.

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

A slice of heaven on earth

The property was exactly as described and pictured.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl G.

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

Wonderful place to stay

We loved this cabin!! You can hear the waterfall while you look at the mountains relaxing on the balcony, enjoying the COOL breeze in July!!! And falling asleep to hearing the waterfall is a bonus! Sylva is a cute town, and we were able to go visit four waterfalls easily in a day, an hour’s drive. Asheville is also close. Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley S.

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

Gorgeous view and beautiful waterfall

The host is friendly and welcoming. We arrived to a warm fire and cozy home. It was a perfect getaway. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal W.

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

Pictures do not do this place justice! Beautiful view and home owner very friendly and a joy

Absolutely LOVE this cabin amd the view. Will be back!!! Owner was very friendly and a joy to work with! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2020
Thank you for your kind words! We welcome you back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

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

The views

Everything you need,plus the most amazing views of the Smokies. Crawford was very responsive. We hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

James J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful view

We enjoyed sitting on the deck and watching the clouds over the mountains. No true sunset, but the view was pretty. Overall, it is a relaxing and quiet place for a couple.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas C.

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

Balsam Cabin Bliss

Spent an enjoyable week at Balsam Mountain Cabin. Awesome view along with the sweet sound of cascading water. Location convenient to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Sylva, & Waynesville/Asheville. Great communication with the owner & property manager. Will come back when get a chance!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis K.

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

Memorial Day long weekend getaway

This cabin was amazing! The views were breathtaking! We had such a wonderful time in this cabin. The view and sound of the waterfall/stream made it hard to leave. You have everything you need to relax and reset. Short drives to Bryson City and Waynesville. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

Amazing

This is a great place to get away to. It is private and quiet. You are surrounded by wild live and a beautiful view. And the drive up was just that, up! Its a great central location to towns and attractions. I would recommend a weekend get away from the kids and life be taken here any time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathi N.

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

Breath of fresh air

We enjoyed our stay, clean and well stocked property with a lovely view. The signage could have been a little more visible to help us find the cabin the first time. Lovely Christmas lights added a nice touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly C.

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

Adorable Cabin with a Great View

Adorable cabin with a great view, close to other hot spots such as Cherokee and Asheville. Short walk to the small stream that flows down the mountain, which was a peaceful place to sit. We observed a few crawdads and salamanders and just enjoyed the ambiance. Would love to visit again when all the tree leaves change colors. 10/10 would recommend anyone take a trip there.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin B.

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

Solitude

I’ve stayed at this cabin five different times. It is on the side of a mountain with a beautiful view with the sound of a waterfall that can be heard on the porch. If you lead a busy life this is the place to escape it.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
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