10/10 Excellent
Christelle K.
8 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy home in the mountains
Christelle K.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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Firefly Cottage a historic getaway in Balsam, NC
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Balsam, NC
- Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance3 min drive
- Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center16 min drive
- Maggie Valley Festival Grounds25 min drive
- Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)61 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
About this property
Firefly Cottage a historic getaway in Balsam, NC
Firefly Cottage is a 100 year old property nestled in beautiful Balsam, North Carolina. Modern amenities with distinctive flavors of the past. Fresh and clean!! From the property you can view the historic Grand Ole Lady motel and watch as a train makes it's daily trip carving through the mountainside. Train comes through in the afternoons, not at night.
Enjoy Western North Carolina with Asheville, Waynesville, Sylva, Maggie Valley, and Cherokee all within 30-40 minutes! Access to the Blue Ridge National Parkway is within 5 minutes! An awesome venue for Bachelor-ette celebrations, baby and bridal showers.
Wifi, Roku TV’s in both bedrooms, and a smart TV in living room. Pack and Play available upon request for small guests.
Pets allowed upon approval. Limit of 2 under 50 lbs..
Enjoy Western North Carolina with Asheville, Waynesville, Sylva, Maggie Valley, and Cherokee all within 30-40 minutes! Access to the Blue Ridge National Parkway is within 5 minutes! An awesome venue for Bachelor-ette celebrations, baby and bridal showers.
Wifi, Roku TV’s in both bedrooms, and a smart TV in living room. Pack and Play available upon request for small guests.
Pets allowed upon approval. Limit of 2 under 50 lbs..
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings
Perfect venue for baby showers and wedding showers
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: Perfect venue for baby showers and wedding showers
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 and a deadlock
About the area
Sylva
Sylva is home to this cottage. Shelton House and Jackson County Historic Courthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Nantahala National Forest and Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Smoky Mountain Jumphouse or Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center.
Balsam, NC
What's nearby
- Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
- Waterrock Knob - 14 min drive - 10.7 km
- Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 16 min drive - 19.9 km
- Wheels Through Time Museum - 24 min drive - 23.2 km
- Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 25 min drive - 23.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Cookout - 8 min drive
- Maggie Valley Restaurant - 21 min drive
- Papas & Beer - 8 min drive
- Fuego - 9 min drive
- Clyde's Restaurant - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jeff H.
26 Nov, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay on Balsom Mountain
Jeff H.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
About the host
Hosted by Todd and Gina Saunders
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