Mountain Modern Cabin minutes from WCU, Sylva, & the Tuckaseegee River

Top rated by guests
Room to enjoy nature in the spring!
Spacious main living area with stone hearth and gas fireplace
Fully outfitted kitchen, with everything you'll need to cook a great meal!
Dining
Walk out basement with laundry area
review stars
10Outstanding
(20 Ratings)
"Great location! The kids loved the bunk beds and skeeball! Nice and relaxing house with modern amenities. We would love to stay here again! "
Lee Y.
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10 / 10
Outstanding(20 Ratings)

Cabin in Swain County

9 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths

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About this cabin rental

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/bedroom 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. Western Carolina University is less than a 10 minute drive away-perfect for football games, family weekends, and events at the University. It’s a 30 minute drive to Waynesville, Cashiers and Bryson City-other fantastic towns to explore. 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.

PLEASE NOTE:

-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).
-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.

Amenities at Mountain Modern Cabin minutes from WCU, Sylva, & the Tuckaseegee River

Non-smoking
No pets allowed

Map of Swain County


Ratings and reviews

10 / 10
Outstanding(20 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
Great location! The kids loved the bunk beds and skeeball! Nice and relaxing house with modern amenities. We would love to stay here again!
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2025
We were super happy with our stay here. The home is immaculate and super functional. Great size with beautiful surroundings. Nice quiet and safe area but so much to do nearby. We were there in the winter so we were able to hit up one of the local ski resorts. But the town and surrounding towns are all so quaint with plenty of local breweries and dining. Our hosts were lovely and super accommodating. Highly recommend! We will be going back.
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2024
We enjoyed a relaxing Christmas at the cabin. We made meals and watched Christmas movies. It was really special.
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2024
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FAQs

Is parking included with this cabin?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Mountain Modern Cabin minutes from WCU, Sylva, & the Tuckaseegee River. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cabin?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cabin. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Mountain Modern Cabin minutes from WCU, Sylva, & the Tuckaseegee River pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cabin is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Mountain Modern Cabin minutes from WCU, Sylva, & the Tuckaseegee River?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and no pets allowed.