Balsam, North Carolina
Enjoy all-season adventures in the Smoky Mountains at this Balsam vacation rental! 'Summit Splendor' boasts 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Parkway and Mount Lyn Lowry. Spend your days here exploring Great Smoky Mountains National Park, hiking and whitewater rafting, or visiting Asheville's attractions. After active days, cook up a delicious dinner on the gas grill before retreating to the deck to relax on the rocking chairs!
-- THE PROPERTY --
Gas Grill (Propane Provided) | Washer & Dryer | Indoor Fireplace | Fully Equipped Kitchen
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: Full Bed | Bedroom 5: 2 Twin Beds
OUTDOOR LIVING: Private yard, furnished porch & deck w/ mountain views
INDOOR LIVING: 40" flat-screen HDTV, 32" flat-screen HDTV, dining table, wood-burning fireplace (wood provided), sunroom w/ seating
KITCHEN: Dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, stove/oven, cooking basics, coffee maker, toaster
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central heating, linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, ceiling fans
FAQ: No A/C
ACCESSIBILITY: 2-story home, exterior stairs required to enter, interior ladder/exterior staircase required to access Bedrooms 2-5
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles), designated grassy area (additional vehicles)
-- THE LOCATION --
WAYNESVILLE: Bogart's Restaurant & Tavern (9 miles), Boojum Brewery Taproom (9 miles), Shelton House - History, Heritage, and Crafts (9 miles), Sweet Onion (9 miles), Haywood Arts Regional Theater (9 miles), Lake Junaluska (12 miles), Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum (17 miles), Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort (25 miles)
SMOKY MOUNTAIN ACTIVITIES: Waynesville Greenway Park (12 miles), Pinnacle Park (12 miles), Cataloochee Ski Area (22 miles), Great Smoky Mountains National Park (25 miles), Blue Ridge Parkway (30 miles), Pisgah National Forest (50 miles), Nantahala River (50 miles)
ASHEVILLE (~38 miles): Biltmore Estate, The North Carolina Arboretum, Asheville Pinball Museum, WNC Nature Center
AIRPORT: Asheville Regional Airport (43 miles)
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- Dog friendly w/ $100 fee (+ fees & taxes, 2 dogs max)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This 2-story cabin requires using exterior stairs to enter. While 1 bedroom & 1 full bathroom are located on the main level, all bedrooms on the upper level require using an additional interior ladder or exterior staircase for access
- NOTE: The property does not have air conditioning
Very family oriented, well appointed cabin in a beautiful area. we loved the views and the nearby towns of Waynesville and Sylva. Great communication with the owner - will stay again if we get the chance.
Up front I am going to mention that when we were in the rental the arctic freeze of 2022 hit and some of our issues were due to that unusual weather. Somehow we missed the fact that you have to go outside to access the 4 bedrooms. It is in the description so that was my bad. I would say this cabin is very rustic. Built probably in the 60s. I think we were the only one in the neighborhood. It has the old style wall heaters that can be dangerous and the owner asks they not stay own unless you are in the cabin. We were first greeted by a rotten pumpkin that had collapsed on the deck. Was told that the cleaning crew would turn the heat on. It was not done and temps were about 55 degrees. Also, there was food from the prior renters in the fridge. The stove was dirty and needed new foil on the burners. Called the rental management and they eventually got someone to come take care of it. Firewood is provided but you only get a small amount and you will have to buy more if you want it. We lost electricity and the owner wasn't willing to provide more wood. You could feel cold air coming from the plugins and doors. The weather stripping was hanging loose on a few doors. Boards had fallen from the 2nd floor on the outside of the house and insulation was exposed. Owner requested us to let the water drip which we did but pipes still froze. We didn't have water for 4 days. I believe the pipes could have been better insulated prior to this happening. It burst where there had been prior work on the plumbing. We ended up leaving early. Owner did agree to refund a PARTIAL of a days rental.
Very comfortable property for a family gathering. Plenty of space, chairs, and bathrooms. Easily sleeps 10. Has every pot, pan, serving bowl, and appliance ready in the kitchen. Smaller kitchen and range/oven, but entirely fine for our family gathering of up to 10 adults.
Gorgeous views from a rustic family cabin in the woods. Cabin was equipped with everything you need but could have been cleaner. A few deferred maintenance items were small annoyances.
Gorgeous views from a rustic family cabin. The cabin has everything you need but could be cleaner. Be aware of shower sizes and sleep habits of your group before assigning bedrooms. The firepit was well stocked with wood and we enjoyed a fire every evening. A few deferred maintenance items were a small annoyance, but we enjoyed a wonderful week with family. The hosts were very responsive to all of our needs.
Perfect spot for our family reunion. Tight kitchen but we worked it out with no problems. Enjoyed the lazy susan table and the porches with a great view. Oh. Bring toilet paper!!
Easy contact with the managers, easy check in and check out. Since bathrooms are shared, should have door locker for privacy
We stayed there with the in laws for a week it was in a great location with beautiful views and tons of things to do in the area. The layout of the house was a bit goofy, but we would definitely stay there again.
Got kind of lost trying to find this place. They say to use map quest instead of google but who uses that anymore and it’s not accurate either. Would be nice if they gave you written directions from the main road. The house needs the number in a more visible place. It’s on a post behind a fern once you pass the driveway and there is nothing that says what road you are on. Even the people who live around there didn’t know where the road is. Cabin needs a lot of updates. Very inconvenient getting upstairs and downstairs. That ladder access is nuts! No AC so with a lot of rain the mustiness is really bad. Downstairs bedroom set up is really weird. All the products to get rid of the dampness were full of water. Really needed to replace those before anyone rents. Floors were dirty. Had to replace some lightbulbs. Most of house is really dark. Beautiful views and kitchen is well stocked. Great location once you find it. Would not recommend for older people at all.
The cabin is makes you feel right at home! Beautiful views! Perfect for a large family!
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