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Luxury Home - The Retreat House
Balsam Grove vacation home with kitchen
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
Popular amenities
- Hot tub
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Air conditioning
- Parking available
Explore the area

Balsam Grove, NC
- Tuckasegee RiverPlace, Tuckasegee River18 min drive
- Pisgah Astronomical Research InstitutePlace, Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute18 min drive
- Wolf Creek LakePlace, Wolf Creek Lake18 min drive
- Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)71 min drive
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About the area
Balsam Grove
In Balsam Grove .Within a 5-minute walk of this Balsam Grove vacation home, you'll find Nantahala National Forest and Pisgah National Forest. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Wolf Creek Lake and Tuckasegee River.
What's nearby
- Tuckasegee River - 18 min drive - 12.4 km
- Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute - 18 min drive - 15.7 km
- Wolf Creek Lake - 18 min drive - 12.8 km
- Gorges State Park - 28 min drive - 30.4 km
- Lake Toxaway - 30 min drive - 28.8 km
Getting around
- Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 61 min drive
Restaurants
- Lakeside Dining Room - 43 min drive
- Moonshine Country Club - 9 min drive
- Headwater Trout Farm - 11 min drive
- The Restaurant at The Greystone Inn - 43 min drive
- Jonie's - 9 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Luxury Home - The Retreat House
Where luxury rises above the resort.
Perched high on the resort landscape, The Retreat House is the crown jewel of Valley Bear Farms—a private, pet-free sanctuary where elevated design meets sweeping views of the Pisgah wilderness.
This three-bedroom modern lodge was crafted for those who crave both serenity and sophistication. The primary king suite offers an ensuite bath and direct access to a private deck—ideal for slow coffee mornings or starlit evenings. Two beautifully appointed queen bedrooms share a separate full bath, each styled with understated elegance and intentional comfort.
The heart of the home lives on the second level, where a chef’s kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances opens to panoramic vistas of our 150-acre resort and farm. Downstairs, a sleek wet bar and cozy lounge area invite connection and celebration. A spacious mudroom and laundry area ensure your stay is as effortless as it is indulgent.
Outside, the living is just as intentional. A private hot tub, open-air fireplace, and two expansive decks offer multiple ways to soak in the mountain air, the silence, and the sense of peace that comes from being fully surrounded by wild beauty.
The Retreat House isn’t just a place to stay—it’s a perspective shift, a breath of fresh air, and a luxurious retreat into nature’s most elevated expression.
For your safety, there are exterior security camera all around the outside of the home and a Ring doorbell camera at the 2 front entrances. These cameras monitor only the outside area, not inside the home.
All Valley Bear Farms’ accommodations offer full access to resort amenities such as wood-burning sauna, disc golf course, pickleball courts, private hiking trails, creek-fed pond and much, much more.
Perched high on the resort landscape, The Retreat House is the crown jewel of Valley Bear Farms—a private, pet-free sanctuary where elevated design meets sweeping views of the Pisgah wilderness.
This three-bedroom modern lodge was crafted for those who crave both serenity and sophistication. The primary king suite offers an ensuite bath and direct access to a private deck—ideal for slow coffee mornings or starlit evenings. Two beautifully appointed queen bedrooms share a separate full bath, each styled with understated elegance and intentional comfort.
The heart of the home lives on the second level, where a chef’s kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances opens to panoramic vistas of our 150-acre resort and farm. Downstairs, a sleek wet bar and cozy lounge area invite connection and celebration. A spacious mudroom and laundry area ensure your stay is as effortless as it is indulgent.
Outside, the living is just as intentional. A private hot tub, open-air fireplace, and two expansive decks offer multiple ways to soak in the mountain air, the silence, and the sense of peace that comes from being fully surrounded by wild beauty.
The Retreat House isn’t just a place to stay—it’s a perspective shift, a breath of fresh air, and a luxurious retreat into nature’s most elevated expression.
For your safety, there are exterior security camera all around the outside of the home and a Ring doorbell camera at the 2 front entrances. These cameras monitor only the outside area, not inside the home.
All Valley Bear Farms’ accommodations offer full access to resort amenities such as wood-burning sauna, disc golf course, pickleball courts, private hiking trails, creek-fed pond and much, much more.
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includes taxes & fees
Mar 10 - Mar 11
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
- Hot tub
Internet
- Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Electric car charging station on site
- Car required
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2.5 bathrooms
- Bidet
- Hair dryer
- Shower
Living spaces
- Fireplace
- Living room
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Barbecue grill
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Gravel flooring in public areas
- Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In the mountains
Things to do
- Table tennis
- Birdwatching nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Mountain climbing nearby
- Swimming nearby
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
General
- Electric car charging station
- Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
- Property located in a resort
- Recycling
- Unit size: 2,000 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
- No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
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