Creekside Cottage Near Parkway

Waynesville, North Carolina
$187 avg/night
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 5

Max Sleeps

Escape to Wren Cottage at Balsam Gap, a peaceful, remodeled mountain retreat for up to 5 guests. Nestled in a private, rural setting just 5 minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway, this 1,350 sq. ft. cottage offers a fully-equipped kitchen, dedicated workspace, cozy fireplace, and an outdoor fire pit. Enjoy quiet wooded walks and easy access to Waynesville, Asheville, and the Great Smoky Mountains. Perfect for a relaxing getaway with modern comforts and natural charm.

Indoor Features:
• Living Area: Relax in the spacious living room on the large sofa, gathered around the cozy fireplace. Enjoy Cable TV with complimentary Netflix.
• Bedrooms & Sleeping: Rest deeply on ultra-comfortable memory foam beds. A Pack 'n Play is available for little ones. The cottage comfortably sleeps 4 in beds, and a fifth guest can be accommodated on the living room couch.
• Fully-Equipped Kitchen: The modern kitchen is fully stocked for preparing complete meals and includes a Keurig Duo coffee maker with complimentary K-pods and filter packs.
• Dedicated Workspace: A designated desk with high-speed WiFi allows you to work remotely, browse, or stream without interruption.
• Laundry: A washer and dryer are available for your convenience.

Outdoor Oasis:
• Deck & Yard: Sip your morning coffee on the outdoor deck or relax in the large private yard, which offers a distant mountain view.
• Fire Pit & Grill: Gather around the fire pit in the evenings to make memories under the stars. BBQ grills (gas and briquets) are also available for cookouts.
• Water Access: Take a peaceful stroll down to the charming creek located right on the property.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Recycling Unit Size: 1350 Sq Ft (125 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Wheelchair-accessible Parking And Van Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Hiking Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Playground Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    1 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Wheelchair-accessible Parking Wheelchair-accessible Path Of Travel Wheelchair-accessible Van Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 5

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Submitted Jun 7, 2020

    Stayed Jun 3, 2020

    From the incredible view of the mountain to the fireflies, the sound of the creek nearby, the comfortable beds, the cleanliness, the location just a few minutes from the blue ridge parkway and waynesville. Just a great place. Would stay again in a heartbeat.

  • Rami D.

    Submitted Dec 1, 2025

    Stayed Nov 25, 2025

    We absolutely loved the Wren Cottage and cannot wait to book our next stay. The home was impeccably clean, well stocked and extremely comfortable. The kitchen had everything you'd have at your own home. The host was wonderful and always communicated very fast. The location is excellent, quiet and private. The beds are also very comfortable and we slept really well. Thank you for a great stay!!

  • Joseph J.

    Submitted Oct 29, 2025

    Stayed Oct 16, 2025

    Check in is very easy and the location is convenient to town and only 2 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway. The house is perfect, very comfortable with a cozy front porch and a beautiful view of mountains with a noisy little creek near by. Beds are comfortable and spent lots of time touring the waynesville area.

  • Nakeisha M.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2025

    Stayed Sep 19, 2025

    One of the best rentals I have stayed in. Scenic area, very peaceful.

  • Judy B.

    Submitted Aug 31, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    Excellent accommodations to make for a very comfortable stay.and we'd would highly recommend this lovely home in such a tranquil setting.

  • Rhonda H.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2025

    Stayed Jul 17, 2025

    2nd stay. Beautiful property and great location. Property manager is excellent.

  • Rhonda H.

    Submitted May 12, 2025

    Stayed May 9, 2025

    Location is amazing….close to Waynesville, Sylva, Maggie Valley and Asheville. Cottage is tucked into quiet mountain location with a lovely creek along side property that you can hear at all times. Cottage is clean and has multiple amenities. Definitely will book again.

  • Amanda S.

    Submitted Jan 20, 2025

    Stayed Jan 16, 2025

    We absolutely loved our stay! It was a nice long weekend getaway and so cozy! We were able to enjoy the snow, go sight seeing and relax! If anything was needed, we messaged and received a prompt response and we were able to have them check in during our stay to be sure we didn’t need anything. I’d absolutely recommend this house and would love to stay again in the future!

  • Joseph J.

    Submitted Oct 30, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    Wren Cottage is a perfect place to see the fall colors. We were very happy with the property. Everything that we could need was provided. The homes instructions were perfectly explained and felt at home as soon as we arrived. We felt close enough to everything and still secluded and private. We will be returning in the future.

  • Shelly R.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2024

    Stayed Jun 22, 2024

    We stayed at Wren Cottage for the first time this past June. After looking at so many homes to stay in, we found this gem. It was everything we could ask for and more. The location is perfectly set close to the Blue Ridge and the sweet city of Waynesville. The creek running along side the property was the perfect touch to the Mountain View from the front porch. The house was well stocked and oh so clean. We are already planning our next stay. You can’t go wrong with this beautifully loved home.

  • Robert H.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2024

    Stayed Jun 9, 2024

    We had a wonderful weekend at Wren Cottage. It is private but not isolated. In a lovely areas of nice homes. The neighbors were all friendly. Seven minutes to some of the best parts of the parkway. Plenty of parking too. While it is not expressly described accessible, it is but one story with a stand up shower. There are only three steps into the house. The property is very clean and neat. It evev come with detailed instructions as how to operate the house! Basic supplies are thoughtfully provided to meet basic needs. Great place to stay!!

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$187+
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