Balsam Retreat -Charming, Stylish, Great Location!

Maggie Valley, North Carolina
$275 avg/night
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Welcome to Keaton Cottage’s Balsam Retreat! Centrally located in Maggie Valley with easy access, you can enjoy this home all year long.

Tucked in the trees in a wonderful neighborhood, this newly renovated cottage was designed with the comfort of both our guests and their pets in mind. Balsam Retreat has everything you’ll need for a fabulous mountain getaway!

We happily offer discounts for active military, veterans and first responders. Please message us for details.

Balsam Retreat offers high speed WiFi, king size beds in two bedrooms, Roku tvs, and everything you’ll need for a relaxing stay.

When you first arrive, you will find a large driveway, with parking for multiple vehicles along with a single covered parking area. The downstairs storage area provides a washer and dryer for your convenience. Relax and unwind beside the fire pit at the front of the property.

As you travel up the stone stairs to the wide, gated deck, you’ll be delighted to find cozy rocking chairs, a propane grill, and some beautiful winter views.

As you walk into the main floor of the house you’ll be greeted by an airy living room with an exposed beam ceiling and impressive wood burning fireplace. The delightful kitchen with navy cabinetry, new appliances, and chestnut wood walls, invites you to create a home cooked meal. Also on this floor is cozy master bedroom with a new king size bed and an attached full bath.

Walk up the stairs to the second floor and you will be greeted with a cozy loft and reading nook, plus two additional bedrooms with a Jack and Jill full bath.

Pets are welcome guests at Balsam Retreat and we happily provide a fenced in dog area for our furry friends.

Balsam Retreat is hosted by Loriel and Adam of Keaton Cottages Vacations. Loriel is a licensed real estate agent.

We look forward to hosting you on your next Great Smoky Mountains getaway!

There is paved access to the house that turns to gravel just before the driveway. All roads are maintained year round. There is covered parking for one car or multiple motorcycles and plenty of parking for multiple vehicles.

We are available by text, phone, or message to our guests any time. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you need anything at all.

There is so much wildlife in our neighborhood. Deer and elk often walk right through the yard, as do wild turkeys. It is a quiet and peaceful area, yet very close to the center of town.

There is plenty of parking and you will need a car to best enjoy all the area has to offer.

We are happy to welcome pets, and we have no restrictions on breed or size, but please tell about your furry family members that are traveling with you. There is a non-refundable pet fee of $75 per stay.

Guests must climb a flight of natural stone stairs to access the cottage.

Our guests are welcome to use the washer dryer, which is located on the first level of the house next to carport and only accessible from outside.
We kindly request that you keep pets off the furniture and bedding.

Lighter fluid or accelerants of any kind are prohibited both at the indoor fireplace and outdoor fire pit.

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  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    3 Total Pets Pet Friendly
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower/tub Combination Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

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

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Highchair Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Laura J.

    Submitted Oct 22, 2025

    Stayed Oct 18, 2025

    Everyone had a great time. This house was very accommodating. We brought our dogs which went everywhere with us. Maggie Valley, Waynesville and surrounding towns are very pet friendly.

  • Brian I.

    Submitted May 27, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    Great location clean and so far the best place ive stayed with a pet

  • Traci H.

    Submitted Mar 28, 2025

    Stayed Mar 7, 2025

    Great place, super comfortable and has everything you need!

  • Amy A.

    Submitted Dec 9, 2024

    Stayed Dec 5, 2024

    Our stay was wonderful! Our family lives a block away so that was perfect. The cabin was cute and quaint and perfect for us. We were close to all bunch fun places like skiing and snowboarding, waterfalls, and snow tubing!

  • Marcy B.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2024

    Stayed Jul 23, 2024

    Beautiful property. Fully stocked kitchen. Comfy beds/linens. Very accommodating for dogs.

  • Steven H.

    Submitted May 2, 2024

    Stayed Apr 18, 2024

    Nice little cabin with plenty of room inside for us. It was very nice to sit outside by the fire pit and just relax a little for the busy weekend we had going on!!! Thank you very much for a great stay!

  • Sandy H.

    Submitted Dec 17, 2023

    Stayed Dec 10, 2023

    Perfect base camp between many sites to see. Our favorite thing to do is hiking to see waterfalls and Soco and Mingo falls are very close. If you like driving through the beautiful mountains then Cades Cove is a lovely drive.

  • Sonja S.

    Submitted Nov 29, 2023

    Stayed Nov 19, 2023

    I wish I can give 10 stars! The property is fabulous, even better in person then in pictures, well equipped and decorated. Hosts go above and beyond to make you feel welcomed, and they are super responsive. We highly recommend it, we hope to come back really soon.

  • Terri B.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2023

    Stayed Jul 28, 2023

    We were 3 couples attending a wedding and I was fortunate enough to find this lovely mountain home in Maggie Valley. It was beautiful and very well taken care of. Our host was amazing and prompt in answering questions. The amenities that she offered were great and we had everything we needed to make our stay excellent. Very comfy, quiet and in the middle of lush green mountains. Also very accessible to Waynesville, Maggie Valley and Cherokee. A fun time was had by all!!

  • Brenda N.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2023

    Stayed Jul 9, 2023

    We wanted to be close to the interests we had and this property was perfect. We were able to drive to Wheels Through Time, Cherokee, and Bryson City within minutes while still being able to have the quiet cottage experience. The owners were wonderful with communication and provided all the information needed to make our stay one of the best yet. I would highly recommend this VRBO for vacation or just a get away. Loved it!

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$275+
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