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Balsam Haven I Mountain View I Fireplace Home in Great Location

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Interior
Property grounds
Private kitchen
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Sylva, NC
  • Place, Tuckasegee River
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Balsam Haven I Mountain View I Fireplace Home in Great Location

Relax and enjoy the breathtaking view at Balsam Haven. Our mountain home has year round long range view of the Great Smoky Mountains. Fireplace, and two fire pit areas. Grill out on our beautiful deck and enjoy the view! Conveniently located 3 minutes from Dillsboro and Tuckasegee River, 5 minutes from Downtown Sylva, 10 minutes to Western Carolina University (WCU) 15 minutes to Cherokee & Casino, 20 minutes to Great Smoky Mountain National Park, and 20 minutes to Bryson City. Cozy up by the indoor fireplace, gather around the outdoor firepit for smores, Play cornhole and ladder golf in the yard, and relax on the outdoor deck. Comfort, relaxation and fun await! Fenced in side yard perfect for pets.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
No pets upstairs, and if unattended to be in crate
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3799531vb
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

About the area

Sylva

Located in Sylva, this holiday home is in the mountains. Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Oconaluftee Visitor Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Country Side Bowling Lanes. Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail and Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo are also worth visiting. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hunting nearby.
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Sylva, NC

What's nearby

  • Tuckasegee River - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Western Carolina University - 9 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 24 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 26 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 27 min drive - 33.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mabel's Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Balsam Falls Eatery - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Balsam Haven I Mountain View I Fireplace Home in Great Location pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Balsam Haven I Mountain View I Fireplace Home in Great Location?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Balsam Haven I Mountain View I Fireplace Home in Great Location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Balsam Haven I Mountain View I Fireplace Home in Great Location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Balsam Haven I Mountain View I Fireplace Home in Great Location located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Tuckasegee River. Jackson County Historic Courthouse is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Loren V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
View is amazing! We’ve stayed at this home twice now and will definitely stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kahlada H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday weekend

It was nice and the view was amazing. I really enjoyed the stay 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place, Highly Recommend

Our family of 8 enjoyed this weekend at the house. Great time with all the amenities needed. Beautiful location, we went on the Polar Express in Bryson City, ate at Lulus in Sylva, super friendly people-highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Dec, 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope to host you all in the future! Great guest!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Balsam Haven is a beautiful, clean and comfortable home! The decor is very nice, the beds are very comfortable, and the view is spectacular! The home is not technically a 4 bedroom home but worked perfectly for our group. Thank you for allowing us to use your home! We definitely recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2025
Thank you so much Stacy. You and your group were a very respectful and responsive group. Thank you for the kind words. Come stay with us at Balsam Haven again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay at Balsam Haven

House was clean and set up for a great stay. They had a cute tree up for the season too. The house is located close to several towns. We enjoyed shopping in Dillsboro and enjoued the holiday luminaries. Our dogs wnjiyed the
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

am c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with wonderful views of the mountains, close to Sylva and WCU. We especially enjoyed sitting outside on the deck in the late afternoon/evenings and the fenced yard for our dog. Driveway was very steep, but we were able to manage it in our mini-van without any issues (and was worth the view). Hosts were great and very responsive, would stay here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikita E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!!

Everything from check in to check out was easy and the view is incredible ⛰️ Hosts are super friendly and knowledgable of the area 😊 A beautiful house that we'd definitly return to for another mountain visit! ❤️❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun, 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! We would love to host your family again anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house, great views

We had a great overnight at Balsam Haven! Perfect spot to watch the sunrise. Everything we could need in the house. The deck is perfect, and having a fenced in side yard is really nice for our dogs. House was clean with lots of little touches to make our stay very pleasant. Will be back again if it’s not booked!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Graduation Weekend

Great place for WCU graduation weekend. House was perfect. Parking was a little lean with a full house, but extra spot helped! Road is pretty steep but had no issues. Owners were very quick to respond to questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by Zach

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We are from Florida, and love hosting guests at our mountain getaway home.

Why they chose this property

The VIEW! As well as the proximity to both Downtown Dillsoboro and Sylva, and tons of outdoor activities, makes this home the PERFECT spot.

What makes this property unique

Our view surpasses all other homes in the area. We have been complimented by locals and visitors from afar, that it is the best view they've ever seen.

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