Sylva, North Carolina
Welcome to Balsam + Ivy!
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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 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. It’s a 30 minute drive to Waynesville, Cashiers and Bryson City-other fantastic towns to explore. Western Carolina University is less than a 10 minute drive away. 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.
-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).
-Upon booking, you will be required to upload a photo of your driver's license and sign a separate rental agreement.
-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.
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.
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.
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!!
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!!
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