Quiet Family Cabin in Balsam: Hike, Ski, Explore

Private Location | Quiet Surroundings | Near Many Ski Resorts | Wildlife Sightings Meet your next mountain getaway! Nestled at 3,700 feet on Balsam Mountain, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental is your ticket to Smoky Mountain magic and fresh-air fun. Tackle tree-lined trails, ski down the area's slopes, or explore small-town breweries and boutiques of Maggie Valley and Waynesville. After a day outside, light up the grill at the cabin, then cozy up for a movie in the living room. -- THE PROPERTY -- SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed, 1 twin bed w/ 1 twin trundle MAIN FEATURES- Smart TV w/ cable & streaming capabilities- DVD player w/ movie collection- Board games- Dining table- Laptop-friendly workspace- Covered deck w/ seating- Wildlife viewings (including deer & bear)- Gas grill (charcoal grill replaced)- Fire pit (bring your own wood) KITCHEN- Refrigerator, microwave, stove/oven- Dishwasher, air fryer/toaster oven- Keurig coffee maker (starter coffee provided)- Cooking basics, dishware/flatware GENERAL- Free WiFi- Central A/C & heating, ceiling fans- Linens & towels, trash bags & paper towels- Complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, hangers FAQ- 1 exterior security camera (outward facing)- Lower level unavailable- 4WD recommended when snow/ice is present ACCESSIBILITY- 2-story cabin- 1 flight of stairs required to enter & access all living spaces, bedrooms & bathrooms- Lower level not available for guest use PARKING- Steep, gravel driveway (2 vehicles)-To locate the driveway entrance, guests should watch for the black-and-white sign displaying the property's address -- THE LOCATION -- - 1 mile to Blue Ridge Parkway- 9 miles to Waynesville & 18 miles to Maggie Valley- 10 miles to Waterrock Knob trail- 12 miles to Downtown Sylva (restaurants & shopping)- 12 miles to Pinnacle Park- 22 miles to Cataloochee Ski Area- 26 miles to Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort- 29 miles to Great Smoky Mountains National Park- 39 miles to Biltmore House - 43 miles to Asheville Regional Airport -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking or vaping- No pets allowed- No events, parties, or large gatherings- Additional fees and taxes may apply- Photo ID may be required upon check-in ADDITIONAL INFORMATION- Your safety matters. This property features 1 exterior floodlight security camera underneath the roofline on the side of the property, facing outwards towards the driveway. The camera does not look into any interior spaces. It records video and audio when motion is detected- This 2-story cabin requires stairs to enter and 20+ steep stairs to access all living spaces, bedrooms, and bathrooms- The lower level is not available for guest use- Four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive is recommended when snow/ice is present