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Popular amenities
- Hot tub on site
- Onsite parking available
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Air-conditioning
- Barbecue grill
Explore the area

Balsam Grove, NC
- Tuckasegee RiverPlace, Tuckasegee River18 min drive
- Pisgah Astronomical Research InstitutePlace, Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute18 min drive
- Wolf Creek LakePlace, Wolf Creek Lake18 min drive
- Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)71 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Downstairs Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Downstairs Bedroom One
1 Queen Bed
Upstairs Primary Suite
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Downstairs Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Upstairs Powder Room
Towels provided · Toilet
Upstairs Primary Suite Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
About this property
The Overlook -<Luxury Home -formerly The Retreat>
Where luxury rises above the resort.
Perched high on the resort landscape, The Overlook - Luxury Home (formerly The Retreat) is the crown jewel of Valley Bear Farms—a private, pet-free sanctuary where elevated design meets sweeping views of the Pisgah wilderness.
This three-bedroom modern lodge was crafted for those who crave both serenity and sophistication. The primary king suite offers an ensuite bath and direct access to a private deck—ideal for slow coffee mornings or starlit evenings. Two beautifully appointed queen bedrooms share a separate full bath, each styled with understated elegance and intentional comfort.
The heart of the home lives on the second level, where a chef’s kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances opens to panoramic vistas of our 150-acre resort and farm. Downstairs, a sleek wet bar and cozy lounge area invite connection and celebration. A spacious mudroom and laundry area ensure your stay is as effortless as it is indulgent.
Outside, the living is just as intentional. A private hot tub, open-air fireplace, and two expansive decks offer multiple ways to soak in the mountain air, the silence, and the sense of peace that comes from being fully surrounded by wild beauty.
The Overlook House isn’t just a place to stay—it’s a perspective shift, a breath of fresh air, and a luxurious retreat into nature’s most elevated expression.
For your safety, there are exterior security camera all around the outside of the home and a Ring doorbell camera at the 2 front entrances. These cameras monitor only the outside area, not inside the home.
All Valley Bear Farms’ accommodations offer full access to resort amenities such as wood-burning sauna, disc golf course, pickleball courts, private hiking trails, creek-fed pond and much, much more.
Perched high on the resort landscape, The Overlook - Luxury Home (formerly The Retreat) is the crown jewel of Valley Bear Farms—a private, pet-free sanctuary where elevated design meets sweeping views of the Pisgah wilderness.
This three-bedroom modern lodge was crafted for those who crave both serenity and sophistication. The primary king suite offers an ensuite bath and direct access to a private deck—ideal for slow coffee mornings or starlit evenings. Two beautifully appointed queen bedrooms share a separate full bath, each styled with understated elegance and intentional comfort.
The heart of the home lives on the second level, where a chef’s kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances opens to panoramic vistas of our 150-acre resort and farm. Downstairs, a sleek wet bar and cozy lounge area invite connection and celebration. A spacious mudroom and laundry area ensure your stay is as effortless as it is indulgent.
Outside, the living is just as intentional. A private hot tub, open-air fireplace, and two expansive decks offer multiple ways to soak in the mountain air, the silence, and the sense of peace that comes from being fully surrounded by wild beauty.
The Overlook House isn’t just a place to stay—it’s a perspective shift, a breath of fresh air, and a luxurious retreat into nature’s most elevated expression.
For your safety, there are exterior security camera all around the outside of the home and a Ring doorbell camera at the 2 front entrances. These cameras monitor only the outside area, not inside the home.
All Valley Bear Farms’ accommodations offer full access to resort amenities such as wood-burning sauna, disc golf course, pickleball courts, private hiking trails, creek-fed pond and much, much more.
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About the area
Balsam Grove
Located in Balsam Grove, this holiday home is in the mountains. Bear Lake Reserve Golf Club and Sapphire National Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bear Creek Lake Access Area and Gorges State Park. Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute and Crystal Mountain Gem Mine are also worth visiting. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and mountain climbing nearby.

Balsam Grove, NC
What's nearby
- Tuckasegee River - 18 min drive - 12.4 km
- Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute - 18 min drive - 15.7 km
- Wolf Creek Lake - 18 min drive - 12.8 km
- Wolf Creek Lake Access Area - 19 min drive - 13.5 km
- Davidson River - 25 min drive - 17.0 km
Getting around
- Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 61 min drive
Restaurants
- Lakeside Dining Room - 43 min drive
- Headwater Trout Farm - 11 min drive
- Jonie's - 9 min drive
- Moonshine Country Club - 9 min drive
- The Restaurant at The Greystone Inn - 43 min drive
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