Breathe Above the Clouds - Fire Pit Nights, Views, Parkway & Casino Adventures

Adventure awaits in the Great Smoky Mountains. This fabulous Balsam Mountain 2BR/1BA home is the ideal getaway. Enjoy direct access to unparalleled natural beauty and a host of local attractions: hiking, skiing, casino, tubing, horseback riding, fishing, white water rafting, kayaking, antiquing, and local breweries. Your home away from home offers the perfect blend of comfort, relaxation, and convenience.

Balsam Mountain Retreat welcomes you to the Great Smoky Mountains in Waynesville, North Carolina. Private, immediate Blue Ridge Parkway access, mountain views, 4000ft elevation, dog-friendly home w/spacious screened deck and fire pit.

The home features two bedrooms, and one bathroom accommodating five people comfortably. Each bedroom has one queen bed and TV. In the bathroom, there is a sink, a toilet, and a shower. Linens and towels are provided by the host. Easy access home with all paved roads in a well-esteemed neighborhood in heart of the Balsam mountains in Waynesville, North Carolina.

Inside, you’ll find warm, thoughtful furnishings crafted with your comfort in mind. The fully equipped kitchen comes with modern appliances and ample counter space to make cooking convenient, including a stove, an oven, a refrigerator/freezer with an ice maker, a microwave, a dishwasher, and a coffeemaker. Other amenities include central air and heating, a washer/dryer, and high-speed Wi-fi.

Outside there is an expansive, screened porch with ample seating, propane fire pit, ceiling fan and canned lighting. Experience the southern sunrise with your morning coffee and listen to the rushing triple springs nearby. The porch is the perfect place to enjoy the sights and sounds of the surrounding wilderness. The screened porch offers panoramic mountain views, allowing you to immerse yourself in the tranquility of the surrounding landscape leaving all your stress behind.

Pets: Bring your four-legged family member with you. $50 pet fee per stay; maximum of 25lbs; 2 dogs. If left unattended in the house, dogs must be crated. Crate provided. Must be house trained. Damage caused by pets will result in additional fees.

Parking notes: There is parking comfortably for two (2) vehicles in the driveway and two (2) additional vehicles in the parking area below the house where you can access the house by the rock stairs walkway.

The maximum occupancy count, at any time, is five people. This is strictly enforced. Outside cameras on the home.

Book your stay at Balsam Mountain Retreat today and embark on a remarkable vacation that combines comfort, natural beauty, and unforgettable memories. You could not ask for a better home to have a romantic mountain getaway or a family vacation.

Home Facts:
• Check in: 4:00pm
• Check out: 10:00am
• Nonsmoking
• Minimum age to rent: 25
• This house is on septic which means no food or oil down the sink. Nothing but toilet paper to be flushed in toilets.
• All trash must be bagged for pick-up. No loose trash. Trash person will get trash from home.
• Sleeps in beds: 4 comfortably - Max Occupancy: 5. Twin 18-in elevated inflatable bed with built-in pump available.
• Linens provided for all beds and inflatable bed; other occupancy will require guests providing their own linens.

Quiet Policy: Guests are reminded that the property is situated in a very private and quiet community. To maintain the peaceful atmosphere of this mountain retreat area, parties, loud noises, and unruly behavior are absolutely prohibited. All guests are expected to respect the neighbors and the tranquility the community affords.

Early Check In and/or Late Check Out: May be possible, depending on cleaning schedules and other reservations. If it is possible, there may be an additional fee that would be determined based on the time that you wish to check in or out and the seasonal rates.