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A cabin with a wooden deck, a dining area with chairs, and a small porch.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area.
A modern cabin with a wooden deck, a covered porch, and a black exterior.
A kitchen with a built-in coffee machine, a stove, and a shelf with glassware.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden interior, a sofa, a small table, and a washing machine.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroom400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Brevard, NC
  • Place, French Broad River
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal Mountain Gem Mine
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Brevard College
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Brevard

With a stay at this cabin in Brevard, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Pisgah National Forest and Crystal Mountain Gem Mine. .This cabin is 16.3 mi (26.2 km) from Fred W. Symmes Chapel and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from French Broad River.
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What's nearby

  • French Broad River - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Crystal Mountain Gem Mine - 8 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Silvermont Mansion and Park - 8 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Brevard College - 8 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Brevard Music Center - 10 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Save-More Foods - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cardinal Drive-In - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pescado's Burritos - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Bohemian - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blue Smoke BBQ - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Black Balsam Cabin

Just 5 minutes from downtown Brevard, this Scandinavian-inspired cabin blends modern comfort with cozy mountain charm. Designed as a peaceful basecamp for exploring Pisgah National Forest, DuPont State Forest, and Brevard’s vibrant food and brewery scene, this retreat offers convenience, style, and amenities that surprise most guests.

🌿 Scandinavian Comfort + Modern Touches

Step into a warm, minimalist living space centered around a plush sofa bed, comfortable seating, soft lighting, and clean architectural lines. Whether you’re unwinding after a day of adventure or working remotely, you’ll enjoy:

Fast, reliable high-speed WiFi

A/C and heat for year-round comfort

Smart TV + HDMI connections

A full Nespresso bar with a variety of coffees

The atmosphere is calm, clean, and intentionally designed—just as a Scandinavian cabin should be.

🛁 Spa-Like Bathroom Retreat

The bathroom is one of the guests’ favorite features. Enjoy a luxurious spa experience with:

Heated tile floors

Rainfall showerhead

Body spray jets

Soft towels and quality toiletries

It’s the perfect way to relax sore muscles after hiking, biking, or exploring waterfalls.

☕ Large Porch for Morning Coffee or Evening Relaxation

The oversized porch is ideal for:

Quiet mornings with Nespresso

Dining outdoors

Watching squirrels and deer play in the woods

Winding down at the end of the day

The porch is often where guests spend the most time—especially with mountain air drifting and the forest surrounding the cabin.

🛏 Sleeps Up to 4

Bedroom with a premium queen mattress

Living room sofa bed (plush, comfortable, and guest-ready)

📍 Perfectly Located (But Important Note About Road Noise)

The cabin sits close to a small country road that provides easy, fast access to downtown Brevard and the national forests. You may hear the occasional passing vehicle—especially motorcycles on pleasant weekend days. Most guests say it quickly fades into the background, but we like to be transparent.

For added comfort, we provide:

Blackout curtains

A white-noise machine

Guests mention feeling well-rested and comfortable despite the occasional road activity.

🌄 Ideal for:

Couples’ getaways

Solo travelers

Remote workers

Mountain bikers visiting Pisgah or DuPont

Trail runners, hikers, and outdoor explorers

Small families

🔥 COMING SOON (Early Preview): Separate Wellness Building: We’re adding a premium wellness space featuring:

Sauna

Outdoor shower

Changing room

Bike storage



🌟 What Guests Love Most:

5 minutes to everything in Brevard

Scandinavian design + clean aesthetic

Spa bathroom

Large porch

Fast WiFi

Close to Pisgah & DuPont

Cozy, peaceful atmosphere
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a sauna or take in the view from a garden.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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

General

  • Garden
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Place all trash including bath & refrigerator in kitchen trash bin & take bag(s) to large garbage bin at back steps. Please only bagged trash in large bin outside
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

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Black Balsam Cabin Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffani M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

We enjoyed our stay at this cute cabin. It was well kept and clean, the area was very quiet and it was in a good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We come to Brevard every summer to mountain bike and hike and this cabin was by far the best place we have ever stayed in here! It was sooo beautiful, cozy, perfectly clean, unique and had everything we needed and more! My husband and I were so impressed and my two kids loved it as well. We hope to stay here whenever we visit Brevard!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Destiny F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

We enjoyed our stay in this cozy cabin. Its cute, clean, and relaxing. The neighborhood is quiet and away from the main highway. Would definately book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great stay. Super clean and efficient for the trip. Easy access to town. But still fsr enough away to enjoy. Owner was very prompt to messaging and any concerns. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay in Brevard that is extremely close to everything downtown has to offer and only 30-45 minutes to Blue Ridge Parkway. Extremely nice cabin and Casey was super responsive. My wife and I have multiple friends who come to Brevard every year and have told them to ditch the hotels and stay here! Third time to Brevard and we plan on staying here on our yearly visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was adorable. Bathroom was exceptional. Even had heated floors. Had everything we needed and some extra. Location was nice and private but also close enough to downtown to have dinner. Right between Pisgah National Park and DuPont National Park for hiking and biking. Hosts were great with communication and very quick to accommodate our needs. They are building a few fun things into the property (like a sauna of some sorts) that we are looking forward to enjoying on our next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025