Bedroom #1
1 king bed
Wren Cottage at Balsam Gap - Waynesville
5 guests
2 bedrooms
2.5 bathrooms
1350 Sqft
Cottage•Entire place
Hosted by Susan
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About this place
Peaceful, creekside, mountain retreat - Wren Cottage
Welcome to Wren Cottage at Balsam Gap - your peaceful mountain retrest. Nestled in a quiet, private rural setting surrounded by trees and nature, this beautifully remodeled one-level cottage offers the perfect blend of comfort, charm and relaxation. With 1,350 sq. ft. of thoughtfully updated space, a fully stocked and well-equipped kitchen for cooking full meals and cozy living areas designed for unwinding, Wren Cottage is an ideal escape whether you're here for a weekend getaway or a long stay.
Sleeping configuration
Bedroom #2
1 queen bed
What this place offers
Washing Machine
Iron & Board
Hair Dryer
Linens Provided
Full Kitchen
Oven
Private Garden
Fire Pit
High Speed Internet
Laptop friendly workspace
Desk
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Nearby activities
18 Activities
Water tubing
Kayaking
Golf
Swimming
Fly fishing
Fishing
Walking
Nature ViewingProperty Suitability
Please review these important guidelines to ensure this property meets your needs and expectations.
Child friendly
Large yard in front with nice hill to roll down!
We have a Pack 'n Play with a mattress.
We have children's games.
We have a Pack 'n Play with a mattress.
We have children's games.
- Crib/Pack 'n Play
No events allowed
No smoking allowed
FIREPLACE: Duraflame, Presto and regular wood are OK to burn in fireplace.
TRASH: No trash left outside. Put in large can in garage.
ALEXA: We have an Alexa Echo device. You may unplug it if so desired.
STREAMING: Free Netflix! Make sure you sign out of your other streaming services when you leave.
SECURITY CAMERA: One focused on driveway for your safety.
QUIET HOURS: 10 PM until sunrise.
TRASH: No trash left outside. Put in large can in garage.
ALEXA: We have an Alexa Echo device. You may unplug it if so desired.
STREAMING: Free Netflix! Make sure you sign out of your other streaming services when you leave.
SECURITY CAMERA: One focused on driveway for your safety.
QUIET HOURS: 10 PM until sunrise.
No Parking
Large flat driveway
Meet the Host
Susan
Owner
After careers in the dance field followed by the medical transcription industry, I am enjoying hosting guests in our cozy cottage. Making sure our guests' expectations are reached and even exceeded is my goal, leaving the guests free to have a fun enjoyable vacation adventure!
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
within 12 hours
Member Since
January 2023
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Scenic views
6000+ mountain view!
Mountain viewWoods view
Location
A couple of minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway entrance at Balsam Gap!
MountainfrontWoodsSki Slopes
Getting around
4-wheel drive not needed (unless we get a big snow). Paved road all the way to cottage. Large flat driveway is easy to maneuver.
Exact location provided after booking.
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Policies & Rules
Check-In
4PM
Flexible timing
Check-Out
11AM
Standard
Max Guests
5 People
Including infants
Min Age
21
Primary renter
Not Allowed
Pets • Smoking • Parties
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