See all properties
Entire home

Balsam Retreat- Unique and Charming Pet Friendly Home

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Balsam Retreat- Unique and Charming Pet Friendly Home

Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Maggie Valley, NC
  • Wheels Through Time Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cataloochee Ski Area
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

About this property

Entire place

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

Balsam Retreat- Unique and Charming Pet Friendly Home


Welcome to Keaton Cottages Balsam Retreat! With an incredible central location in Maggie Valley, and easy year round access, so you can enjoy this home any time of year.

Tucked in the trees in a wonderful neighborhood, this newly renovated cottage was designed with the comfort of our guests and their pets in mind. Balsam Retreat has everything you need for a fabulous mountain getaway!

When you first arrive at this special property, you’ll find parking for 2-3 vehicles, along with a single covered parking area and room for those towing a trailer.

Travel up the stone stairs to the gated deck, pull up a rocking chair and enjoy the quiet neighborhood and beautiful winter views. You also may see a deer or elk walk through the yard!

As you walk through the front door, you’ll be delighted to find a living room filled with character. Airy ceilings with exposed beams, two skylights, chestnut wood walls, and an extraordinary wood burning fire place will instantly make your feel a part of the mountains.

The newly renovated kitchen with navy cabinets, new stainless steel appliances and butcher block countertops is stocked with everything you need to make a fantastic home cooked meal.

The main floor also provided a cozy king suite with an attached full bath to relax and unwind from your days exploring the Great Smoky Mountains.

When you travel up the custom staircase, a cozy reading nook in the loft invites you to relax with a good book. Two more bedrooms also share this level with a king size bed in one room and two twins in another. Each of these bedrooms share a beautiful full Jack and Jill bath.

Outside our guests will find a delightful fire pit for relaxing and roasting marshmallows. We also welcome pets at Balsam Retreat and happily provide a fenced in dog area.

You will truly feel home away from home during your stay!

Discounts for active military, veterans and first responders. Message for details.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Wheels Through Time Museum. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Wheels Through Time Museum and Stompin' Ground
Balsam Retreat- Unique and Charming Pet Friendly Home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Loriel and Adam of Keaton Cottages

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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 are welcome
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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, a first aid kit 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Balsam Retreat- Unique and Charming Pet Friendly Home Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay to visit family
Our stay was wonderful! Our family lives a block away so that was perfect. The cabin was cute and quaint and perfect for us. We were close to all bunch fun places like skiing and snowboarding, waterfalls, and snow tubing!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
Beautiful property. Fully stocked kitchen. Comfy beds/linens. Very accommodating for dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little cabin on the hill
Nice little cabin with plenty of room inside for us. It was very nice to sit outside by the fire pit and just relax a little for the busy weekend we had going on!!! Thank you very much for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy H., Orlando

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely and Cozy
Perfect base camp between many sites to see. Our favorite thing to do is hiking to see waterfalls and Soco and Mingo falls are very close. If you like driving through the beautiful mountains then Cades Cove is a lovely drive.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonja S., Houston

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property and host
I wish I can give 10 stars! The property is fabulous, even better in person then in pictures, well equipped and decorated. Hosts go above and beyond to make you feel welcomed, and they are super responsive. We highly recommend it, we hope to come back really soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri B., Lexington , NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Weekend
We were 3 couples attending a wedding and I was fortunate enough to find this lovely mountain home in Maggie Valley. It was beautiful and very well taken care of. Our host was amazing and prompt in answering questions. The amenities that she offered were great and we had everything we needed to make our stay excellent. Very comfy, quiet and in the middle of lush green mountains. Also very accessible to Waynesville, Maggie Valley and Cherokee. A fun time was had by all!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
We wanted to be close to the interests we had and this property was perfect. We were able to drive to Wheels Through Time, Cherokee, and Bryson City within minutes while still being able to have the quiet cottage experience. The owners were wonderful with communication and provided all the information needed to make our stay one of the best yet. I would highly recommend this VRBO for vacation or just a get away. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family visit to the Mountains
Very unique cabin in the heart of Maggie Valley. Great place to stay with everything you need in kitchen to have a meals in. Over the years we’ve been to several cabins in the area this one of the best we’ve stayed at. Also the parking is great, accommodates at least 3 vehicles easily and very easy to get in and out of. Will definitely stay here in the future if needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Friend G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Maggie Valley Cabin!
My family spent a long winter weekend in Balsam Retreat and absolutely loved our stay. The beds were comfortable, the heat worked well and everything was clean and well stocked for our visit. We enjoyed making a fire in the fireplace and will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute layout
Very nice place, clean, in the middle of everything . Great fun layout. It’s a round house and that is hard to do!! 3 nice bedrooms and 2 baths. Nicely done.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

carrey H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful little cabin with REALLY comfortable beds!
We wanted a little getaway before being home for Christmas and ski with our kiddos. The home is super close to the ski resort and and Tube world! The beds were so super comfy, and the home was extremely clean! The only “off” thing were the pictures posted portray the home as extremely spacious and the home isn’t AS spacious as the pictures portray, but still roomy enough for sure! It just made us chuckle when we walked in! Loved the Christmas tree touch and all the pans,,utensils, etc that made cooking super easy! The fireplace was our most favorite feature of the home. So so cozy. Great decor, and overall great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy J., Marietta, SC USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Fall Getaway
We enjoyed a Fall weekend exploring Lake Junaluska and downtown Waynesville. The house was clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. Would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christi C., Effingham SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Time
This cabin was absolutely beautiful and exceeded our expectations. It was clean and everything needed was provided. If I has to have one thing I didn't appreciate, it would be we weren't able to stay longer. 🙂 The owners were always in contact and making sure our stay was everything we hoped for. Highly recommend this cabin if you are looking.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation!
This property was a perfect getaway for us. The house was rustic but very beautiful and comfortable. Will certainly be going back as soon as possible!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and quirky
Quirky little house in Maggie Valley. Very quiet, peaceful. Comfy beds. Owners left a card on the table for us to read when we arrived which was a very thoughtful touch. Plenty of room for our family of 4. Close to Cherokee, Waynesville, Cataloochee Valley, etc. It was perfect for our needs. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob V., Lenoir, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
Fully enjoyed our weekend at this cabin! Host went out of her way to handle all the craziness of the weekend due to a power failure!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Remington F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain getaway
Great location and property
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maggie Valley girls trip
We enjoyed our stay very much. Kitchen is well stocked. House was clean and location were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022