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Pisgah Forest Retreat: True mountain luxury with mountain views & hot tub!

Riverfront holiday home with a private hot tub and kitchen

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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Shower, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 83772 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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Balsam Grove, NC
  • Popular LocationLooking Glass Falls22 min drive
  • Popular LocationSliding Rock26 min drive
  • Popular LocationBrevard Music Center38 min drive
  • AirportAsheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)50 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Absolutely spectacular home & setting! Loved the beautiful, spacious house & the fire pit outside. Only complaint is tha...
Carrie G.
Oct 25, 2023

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Pisgah Forest Retreat: True mountain luxury with mountain views & hot tub!

Riverfront holiday home with a private hot tub and kitchen
Access to hot tub, concierge services and limo/town car service are available at this smoke-free holiday home. Additionally, an arcade/games room and barbecues are on-site. The holiday home has 4 bedrooms and offers a DVD player and a balcony. A kitchen comes with a fridge and an oven, and guests will also find upscale touches, such as a private hot tub and a fireplace. Limited housekeeping is available.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers Hot tubs and fireplaces. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers. Televisions come with DVD players. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include Access to hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Yonder

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • A private hot tub
  • A hot tub
  • Massages

Internet

  • Wi-Fi available, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car available

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table football
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near coin laundry

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3772 sq ft (350 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 2
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Pisgah Forest Retreat: True Mountain Luxury! Balsam Grove
451713

About the area

Balsam Grove

Located in Balsam Grove, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Looking Glass Rock and Trace Ridge Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pisgah National Forest and Nantahala National Forest. Travelling with kids? Consider Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute and Crystal Mountain Gem Mine. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Looking Glass Falls - 22 min drive
  • Sliding Rock - 26 min drive
  • Slick Rock Falls - 26 min drive
  • Brevard College - 32 min drive
  • Brevard Music Center - 38 min drive

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • Leopard Restaurant Service & Eqpt - 31 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pisgah Forest Retreat: True mountain luxury with mountain views & hot tub! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pisgah Forest Retreat: True mountain luxury with mountain views & hot tub!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pisgah Forest Retreat: True mountain luxury with mountain views & hot tub!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pisgah Forest Retreat: True mountain luxury with mountain views & hot tub! located?

This family-friendly Balsam Grove holiday home is located on the riverfront, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Pisgah National Forest, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute and Davidson River. Nantahala National Forest and Courthouse Falls are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carrie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular home!
Absolutely spectacular home & setting! Loved the beautiful, spacious house & the fire pit outside. Only complaint is that the directions were wrong & sent us north instead of south once we got to Brevard, into a national forest to a closed dirt road. The directions also said not to use a GPS, but that was the only way we could get to the property since the property management company couldn’t give us correct directions when we called. GPS was fine for getting us there, and it turned out to be more than worth the trouble of getting there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

brian b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Perfect for our family!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meighan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely!
Three girlfriends & I stayed at Pisgah Forest Retreat for 4 nights in August. We frequently travel together & always rent from VRBO. This house is among the most comfortable & well-maintained we've stayed in. We like to cook, and the kitchen had everything we needed - including grilling utensils. We really enjoyed relaxing on both the front porch & the screened porch - especially watching the sunset and the the bats come out at dusk. The beds & linens were very comfortable. Among our favorite things were the bazillion butterflies that greeted us on the butterfly bushes when we returned home after a day of hiking. Magistical!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Bill N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded
Great house.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property, Dismal Property Manager
Our experience with Yonder, the property manager, was horrible. We were provided with the wrong code for the lockbox, and it took over an hour of phone calls, emails, and multiple Yonder employees to finally get it resolved. It delayed the start of our vacation, and our frustration was met with delays, rudeness, and Yonder employees that were not empathetic to the situation, nor eager to resolve the issue. I will avoid homes managed by this company. The good news, the property is just as beautiful as it shows in the listing. Spacious, well appointed, peaceful setting with great views and a spectacular porch with fireplace. A great home, but the property manager made it a bad experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home in the mountains - nice and remote
The house and location were beautiful. Nice and quiet, very relaxing. The only issue was accessing the home. The directions the host gave lead to a closed road. The home and area do not have cell service which made it very stressful finding an alternate route. We needed to RELY on GPS for an alternate route!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erika F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing trip
We enjoyed our time in Balsam Grove. It was a great place to relax and spend time with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Family Time
Took my family with two young children for a week. Beautiful property with in a short drive to an abundance of activities and fan favorite spots. We will repeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pure heaven!
We had the most perfect stay at Pisgah Forest Retreat! The house is absolutely gorgeous and fully stocked with anything you might need! It felt as though we had always lived there!! The property is so beautiful and peaceful. The porches - oh my goodness- wonderful to enjoy coffee in the mornings and wine in the evenings! We had so much fun in the garage game room, hot tub and fire pit in the evenings. It’s a little “off the beaten path” with a bit limited access to immediate options for dining, groceries and cell service. But this is exactly what we were looking for!!! What is in the immediate vicinity is an abundance of natural beauty, waterfalls and trails! This was the family vacation we needed!! We will be back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring trip
Beautiful home and location!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021