The lodge has a million dollar view. It is spacious and has all the amenities. We particularly enjoyed the fire place and the wood provided. Note the gate lock and the lock box for the door key had the same code. We will rent the lodge again. b

The lodge has a million dollar view. It is spacious and has all the amenities. We particularly enjoyed the fire place and the wood provided. Note the gate lock and the lock box for the door key had the same code. We will rent the lodge again. b

Caretakers were wonderful. So friendly and so helpful. Lodge does need a lot of work. An exterminator would be a good place to start. Overall had a wonderful time.

Caretakers were wonderful. So friendly and so helpful. Lodge does need a lot of work. An exterminator would be a good place to start. Overall had a wonderful time.

Lovely lodge in stunning setting! Our family had a wonderful time staying in this well-equipped lodge in the Nantahala Forest next to Balsam Lake. Excellent hiking is located within easy driving distances. The hosts do a beautiful job caring for this property and their communication with us was very helpful. Do plan ahead by downloading hiking and traveling maps, as you will be without internet or cell signal. (And that's a blessing as well -- so nice to be disconnected for a few days!)

Lovely lodge in stunning setting! Our family had a wonderful time staying in this well-equipped lodge in the Nantahala Forest next to Balsam Lake. Excellent hiking is located within easy driving distances. The hosts do a beautiful job caring for this property and their communication with us was very helpful. Do plan ahead by downloading hiking and traveling maps, as you will be without internet or cell signal. (And that's a blessing as well -- so nice to be disconnected for a few days!)

Balsam is a beautiful place managed by caring and curteous caretakers. We're lucky to have this spot available for public use via reservations.

Balsam is a beautiful place managed by caring and curteous caretakers. We're lucky to have this spot available for public use via reservations.

Tidy and well-furnished for a week away from it all

Tidy and well-furnished for a week away from it all