The Blue Door at Sylva Home Base Apartments

When hotels are too small and vacation cabins too expensive, our spacious apartments are just right. We offer the best location for all things in the Sylva, Webster, Cullowhee, and Dillsboro area. That's why we call it "HomeBase," a central locale from which to explore all our area has to offer. A restful space to return to after a day of adventure or work in these mountains we call home, to unwind, reflect, and get a good night's sleep, waking refreshed for whatever the day brings.

Note: There are 8 steps to the entrance and 15 steps from the 1st floor to the 2nd floor. All steps meet OSHA standards for tread rise and depth. Both bedrooms are on the upper floor.

You'll be staying in #3, the Blue Door, which is 3 minutes to the historic main street of Sylva with its iconic courthouse and unique businesses, or to the shops of Dillsboro in about 9 minutes. Western Carolina University in under 10 minutes, and Southwestern Community College in 5 minutes. Four grocery stores are within five minutes, Harris hospital in four minutes, and even satisfying a Starbucks craving with a three-minute drive. 

Our central locale also offers convenience for a broader reach, with the Blue Ridge Parkway, Cherokee, and Harrah's Casino all less than 20-minutes away. See the elk in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park (GSMNP) in less than 30 minutes. Asheville and the Biltmore House are less than an hour away.

We created this HomeBase apartment to give you all the comforts of home while away from home—plus more. Its design is a spacious 1100 sq. ft. in a contemporary-rustic style with clean lines and minimal furnishings in organic earth tones, all of which provide a sense of calm and comfort.

The apartment is furnished with one king-size bed and one queen-size bed, both with quality memory foam mattresses.

The fully equipped kitchen has everything needed to prepare a homemade meal. But if you prefer quick and easy, there is a retro-cool microwave and a powerful Ninja blender for smoothies. The dining table and chairs are so comfortable, they will convert the most die-hard couch-eater into enjoying a meal like a civilized person :)

Speaking of comfortable furniture, the living room sofas are very relaxing to stretch out on while watching the 55" Roku Smart TV. Roku has a "Guest-Mode" which logs you out of your streaming channels upon checkout. Cool! The smart TV also lets you AirPlay or ScreenCast from your mobile devices. Or, just keep it simple and watch the live channels included.

We love technology, and tech is featured throughout the apartment. In addition to the Roku Smart TV mentioned above, there is a smart wifi lock which can be controlled via the keypad or mobile app. Your access code will be the last four digits of your phone number. FYI, there is a lockbox with a key on the back door as a backup. The thermostat is smart too, but can also be controlled manually, and there is a Ring doorbell for added security and convenience. If you have trouble with check-in, simply ring the doorbell and someone will communicate with you through the doorbell to solve any issues or let you in immediately.

We also like fast Internet, and this apartment features 300Mbps, which should be plenty for even the most work-intensive jobs. We have designed a mesh network to provide full coverage with zero dead spots, and even have the TV hardwired to ethernet to increase performance. Finally, the living room, both bedrooms, and the office space have USB ports to charge your electronic devices.

For the Digital Nomad or Travel Professional, we have enhanced our workspace to include a 32" HD display with HDMI cable, keyboard w/numeric keypad, USB hub, and laser printer/scanner.

In terms of amenities, we've got you covered too! We provide small, yet important, things like an iron, a blow dryer, soap, paper products, premium coffee and tea, and more.

A recent guest texted, "Everything was amazing. 10/10 and we will definitely be back! "

We at GINN Hospitality hope you will return again and again and aGINN to our HomeBase :)