Quiet Balsam Grove Cabin w/ Hot Tub, Dog Friendly!

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Excellent

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Explore the area

Balsam Grove, North Carolina

Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute
6 min drive
Brevard College
23 min drive
Looking Glass Falls
32 min drive
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
51 min drive

Room options

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Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

1 Jan - 2 Jan

About this property

Entire place

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

Experience the Blue Ridge Mountains like never before at this welcoming 2-bedroom, 1-bath vacation rental nestled near the North Fork French Broad River! This pet-friendly cabin boasts a rustically furnished interior with exposed wood beams, a kitchen, Smart TVs, a loft, plus a private hot tub and a covered front porch for sunset refreshments. Whether you're in town to fish along the river, hike the mountains, or explore the Courthouse Falls, this cabin is the perfect North Carolina home base!

-- THE PROPERTY --

1,000 Sq Ft | 2 On-Site Ponds | Dog Friendly | Free WiFi

Designed with outdoor enthusiasts and small family mountain trips in mind, 'Hunting Hawk Lodge', a 2-story cabin, offers all the house essentials and a prime location to explore the local mountains.

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2 (Loft): Queen Bed | Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa

STEP OUTSIDE: Covered front porch w/ 2 rocking chairs, ceiling fan, outdoor dining table & privacy, back deck w/ private hot tub, 2 on-site ponds
INDOOR LIVING: Gas stove, rustic furnishings, exposed wood beams, natural sunlight, tall ceilings, dining table, 2 flat-screen Smart TVs, ceiling fans
KITCHEN: Well-equipped, cooking basics, knife set, microwave, drying rack, drip coffee maker
GENERAL: Window A/C units, linens & towels provided, iron/board, dog fee (paid pre-trip)
FAQ: Wildlife may be present on-site, spotty cell service, staircase required
PARKING Steep/Gravel Driveway (3 vehicles), 4WD/AWD recommended

-- THE LOCATION --

HIT THE HIKING TRAILS: Courthouse Falls (6.8 miles), Daniel Ridge Falls (6.9 miles), Dill Falls (10.3 miles), Flat Laurel Creek (11.5 miles), Wildcat Falls (11.7 miles), Moore Cove Falls Trail (12.1 miles), Ivestor Gap Trail (15.1 miles), Graveyard Fields 418.8 (15.3 miles), Triple Falls lookout (26.7 miles), Jump Off Rock (34.4 miles)
GOLF THE DAY AWAY: Sherwood Forest Golf Club (19.9 miles), Connestee Falls Golf Course (20.4 miles), Red Bird Golf Links (21.5 miles), The Rock Golf Club & Resort (24.2 miles), Bear Lake Reserve Golf Club (33.6 miles)
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: North Fork French Broad River (walking distance), Balsam Grove - Town (2.0 miles), Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (2.1 miles), Lake Toxaway (11.2 miles), Wolf Creek Lake (12.3 miles), Guion Farm (27.6 miles)
DAY TRIPS: The North Carolina Arboretum (39.6 miles), Asheville (48.9 miles), Biltmore (49.2 miles), Gatlinburg (91.4 miles), Pigeon Forge (98.7 miles)
AIRPORTS: Asheville Regional Airport (34.7 miles), Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (66.3 miles)

-- 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
- Dog friendly with fee (maximum 2 allowed)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Due to this property's rural location, wildlife may be present on-site
- NOTE: The property requires stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
- NOTE: The property does have cell phone service, but it may be spotty since the property is located in a rural area. Please check with your provider to confirm your service quality
- NOTE: The property has a landline available, but it does not have long-distance calling capability
- NOTE: AWD/4WD is recommended due to the steep/gravel driveway
- NOTE: When you come into the residence, there will be an aroma of white pine. The whole cabin was hand-built and so the aroma can be strong when you first arrive
- NOTE: Due to the interior staircase, this property may not be accessible for the elderly

During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Pisgah National Forest. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a spa tub and self parking (surcharge). The cabin includes amenities such as a kitchen and a fireplace.

Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, fireplace, and balcony or patio
Free WiFi in some public areas
Self parking available for a fee
Onsite recreation includes hiking/biking trails
Steps from Pisgah National Forest and 6 minutes by car from Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute
Dogs welcome for a fee

As a guest of this cabin, you'll find a spa tub and barbecue grills. WiFi is free in public spaces. Parking is available for a fee.

This Balsam Grove cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

A hot tub

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Self parking on site (surcharge)
Limited on-site parking (max. 3 spaces)
On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Spices
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathrooms

1 bathroom
Towels provided

Living spaces

Fireplace
Dining room

Entertainment

TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

Patio
Barbecue
Firepit

Comfort

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pet friendly
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

Hiking/biking trails on site
Power boating nearby
Golf nearby
Hunting 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
First aid kit

General

Unit size: 1000 sq ft (93 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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 are welcome for a fee
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: A maximum of 2 pets are allowed.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

A pet fee will be charged
Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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.

Property is also known as

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Quiet Balsam Grove Cabin w/ Hot Tub, Dog Friendly! Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

Olivia H.

9 Dec 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness

Balsam Grove

My husband, our two dogs, and myself stayed in Balsam Grove for a long weekend. It was a simple and beautiful cabin. The property manager was very responsive with our needs/issues. It was mostly clean but needed a good dusting, as there were dust filled cob webs throughout. The kitchen had the basic bare minimum, ie missing baking sheets, cooking utensils (had spatula and tongs), trash bags (house keeper brought this and sponges). There was also a planned power outage for maintenance we did not find out about until half away to our arrivial (we live 6hr from the location) we were told there would be candels and lanterns for the night this would occur, instead we were provided with tealight candles and camping heating/cooking candle things. Thankfully, the power outage was only from 9p-6a, so we just went to bed early for our trip back home the next day. The cabin is quite litterally in the middle of nowhere (we loved this) but was a trek up winding mountian road to get to town,approximately 20 minutes. So I'd recomend pack enough food for your stay as it was quite a trip to town. There also is no parking directly at the house as you have to walk up an uneven so that can be ticky with a lot of loading/unloading and would really not be easy if there were snow. This is skimmed over in the description but feel as though it should be elaborated a bit more. Otherwise, we had a good relaxing weekend away.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

jessica c.

Cool property especially if you want peace and quite. Close proximity to waterfalls

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Wade H.

6 Aug 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness

Miss leading

No marking for the driveway at ALL!! Driveway was washed out. Yard over grown with trees. House smelt like mothballs. Lining consisted of three wash cloths and plenty of towels. Toilet paper and paper towels. Front door knob was falling off when we got there. Pots and pans looked like they cooked rocks in it!!! Complete stay was misleading we left a day early!!! If not for my 4 wheel drive truck we would have NOT been able to get up the driveway. I have pictures to prove all this..

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

21 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

MY HAPPY PLACE

Loved it. I will definitely come. Very private but close to many places.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

mindy j.

31 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great secluded cabin

We had a great stay at the cabin! It was clean and well kept! The hot tub was great in evening after hikes! It was difficult to find the cabin because the sign was covered by forest growth!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Keegan S.

21 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Some bugs

Great

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Joni B., Independence mo

30 Jun 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed. Dirty, unkept, mushrooms growing in the bathroom floor! description not as described.

Very dirty. Cob webs and dirt. Mushrooms growing in the bathroom floor! Smelly used sponge,had to re wash everything we used, not enough towels for 4 people using a hot tub and shower for 5 days. Everything stayed wet as there was no dryer even though we hung everything up. Dingy sheets, had to go purchase new, rusty dirty pans, filthy stove, yard unkept and walked through weeds to unload etc it said central air but was 2 window units we had to put in ourselves. Had to sweep porch where hot tub was. Granddaughter got cut on glass that was in the hot tub. Paper towels had dirt all over the top of the roll. Coffee pot dirty, no toaster, no kitchen towels or sponges. Had to go buy all of it. No spices. Bought those too. Definitely not as described.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Dana S., Savannah, GA

23 Jun 2022

Great location, but different management

We loved this cabin and its location the 2 previous stays we have had but by no fault of the property owner (other than moving to a new property manager Evolve who was very difficult to reach when I made reservation), the quality has gone down. Because of the remote location, area lacks restaurants so necessitates cooking at home. The kitchen lacks organization or even basic comforts (toaster, drinking glasses). They have upgraded the fridge to a more modern one but the fridge door does not stay closed if anything is in it. No ice trays in freezer too. Cabinet door panels unglued and banging around. No mattress pads, loose tiles on bathroom floor. Last negative is pond that once were full of trout are mud puddles with only salamanders now. Great hot tub and access to hikes in Pisgah and French broad tubing/kayaking.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melvin D.

22 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway!

Perfectly located for access to hiking trails and parks. Private and very quite!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Madeline A.

19 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin Stay

Cute cabin in a great location! We loved it!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Claudia B., Gaffney

13 Jul 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs more cleaning

Mouse droppings in kitchen drawer, spider webs galore, only 1 tv though listing said 2, hair in clean towels and floating in bathtub, old grungy sofa and recliner, kitchen poorly stocked with utensils.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Anita H.

15 Jun 2021

Mixed feelings on this stay

My wife and I rent a cabin in NC at least once a year for the last 8+ years and typically have great experiences with the cabins overall. This cabin had some things we really enjoyed, but also a few that left us feeling a bit disappointed. Pros: 1. We loved the privacy of the cabin, there are no other cabins or homes within view. We usually have other cabins nearby, so the privacy of this cabin was awesome! 2. The hot tub was a 6 person hot tub. It was not in the photos for the cabin, so I had some concerns about it. 3. The beds were comfortable, which is very important. We both slept well for the most part. 4. Quiet/Peaceful - The area was pretty quiet most of the time, allowing you to enjoy the sounds of nature. You do occasionally hear the road noise, but not too terribly often. Cons: 1. The cabin was not as clean as it could be in our impression. We had a cockroach in our bedroom, and the first night my wife and I were both woken up by something crawling on us in the dark. Half the dishes we pulled out were dirty. Most of the pots/pans and dishes had a heavy greasy film on them and the knives were dirty. We re-washed everything before using it after that. The red chair in the living room was very worn which makes it look dirty even if it isnt really dirty. It definitely gives you an uneasy feeling about sitting on the furniture, sleeping in the beds, etc., as you begin to question the cleanliness. 2. The entrance to the property is very dangerous. The weeds have grown up so high at the road that you cannot see down the road either way. Cars tend to pick up speed on this straightaway, probably 40mph+. I would have to get out of my car, walk to the road, and then jump in to get out quick as the cars come quick around the curves. It was actually quite scary! 3. I would suggest removing the single tree growing up on the walkway, it is hard to carry items past that tree on a narrow walk. 4. Toilet wouldnt flush well, plugged several times. 5. Tub was difficult and awkward. Shower curtains go around it and touch you on both sides. There is nowhere to put your products, the little hanger doesnt stay up with products in it. 6. Not enough towels/washcloths for two people for 4 days to use with hot tub and shower. There is not a washer/dryer, a few more towels would be helpful. 7. Hot tub had sandy grit on the seats, edges, felt uncomfortable to sit on. Didnt feel clean

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Preston R.

19 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome!

Stayed here for a few nights with my wife. Awesome location. Within 30 minutes of town and multiple hiking trails and waterfalls. Definitely coming back in the future.