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Cozy Mountain Cabin minutes from Sylva, Western Carolina & the Tuckaseegee River

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Front porch for relaxing
Spacious main living area with stone hearth and gas fireplace
Exterior
Full size arcade Skeeball!
Easy to operate gas fireplace. Get cozy by the fire with the click of a button.

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Sylva, NC
  • Tuckasegee River
    9 min walk
  • Southwestern Community College
    6 min drive
  • Western Carolina University
    10 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Ground Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Basement Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Cozy Mountain Cabin minutes from Sylva, Western Carolina & the Tuckaseegee River

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.

Property manager

Emily and Dave
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
House is child-friendly but not "child-proof"

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Sylva

Sylva is home to this cabin. Nantahala National Forest and Bear Creek Lake Access Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Country Side Bowling Lanes and Barber Orchard Fruitstand. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center.
Map
Sylva, NC

What's nearby

  • Tuckasegee River - 9 min walk
  • Southwestern Community College - 6 min drive
  • Western Carolina University - 10 min drive
  • Harris Regional Hospital - 11 min drive
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cookout - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪El Patron Mexican Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dalaya Thai Cuisine - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Mountain Cabin minutes from Sylva, Western Carolina & the Tuckaseegee River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Mountain Cabin minutes from Sylva, Western Carolina & the Tuckaseegee River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Mountain Cabin minutes from Sylva, Western Carolina & the Tuckaseegee River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Mountain Cabin minutes from Sylva, Western Carolina & the Tuckaseegee River located?

This family-friendly Sylva cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Tuckasegee River. Southwestern Community College is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin
Perfect as always!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

A W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay near WCU!
We had a fantastic stay at this property! It’s only a few minutes from Western Carolina University, Sylva, and Dillsboro. Plenty of room for our family to spread out. If you need to work from home, the basement bedroom has a little desk. The kitchen had every resource we needed when we decided to stay home and cook. Owners have lots of recommended sites and resources and we enjoy many of them! Highly recommend Dillsboro River Company guided rafting tour only a few minutes from the house. This was our fourth rental in the Sylva area over the last year and our family unanimously agreed it was the best!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect mountain get-away!
We absolutely LOVED our stay! The house is beautiful! It was updated, clean, spacious, and full of conveniences that made our stay stress-free. The location is great - so close to lots of fun activities. We went whitewater rafting, hiking, and found lots of great dining in the area. The best part was sitting on the porch just enjoying the view and the cool mountain air. We can't wait to book this house again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect tucked away gem
Spent just short of a week at this incredible cabin. Secuded on top of a quiet neighborhood, everything about the house was welcoming. From the front porch rockers to the skeeball game, we took advantage of all the place offered. Clean, fresh and cozy bedrooms were a hit for all of us staying there. Great kitchen and table to cook, comfortable couches for lounging and games in the basement for the kids and adults. We will keep this place on our list to return next time we are in Sylva.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin
Perfect location to get away to the mountains. The cabin is beautiful and has everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect rental for our family!
Balsam and Ivy was the perfect place for our families week long stay in the mountains! We loved the beautiful pastoral setting, driving to and from the house watching the bubbling rapids and fly fishermen in the Tuckeseegee River was beautiful! The house had everything we needed and we all really enjoyed the skeeball machine and board games! The EV charger was a wonderful perk allowing us to wake up charged and ready every day! The setting felt so remote at the end of road but the grocery store, restaurants, and Starbucks were all just minutes away! We had a wonderful week exploring the area from Highlands/Cashiers to Maggie Valley and Cherokee. The house was central and convenient to the whole region! We hiked several trails and saw several waterfalls but I think our favorite was the Alpaca farm tour! We can't wait to go back in the summer to do some rafting/tubing and explore even more! The hosts Dave and Em were great with a helpful guide of recommendations and easy check in/check out processes! Five stars for sure!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd stay
Excellent place to stay for a mountain getaway weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Cabin
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maggie Brothers, Mom
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trent G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Catamount Weekend
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!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best VRBO stay ever!!
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!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

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