Title: Luxury Home - The Retreat House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Luxury Home - The Retreat House Holiday home in Balsam Grove with kitchen and balcony ![Smart TV, fireplace, ping pong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105560000/105553300/105553209/d099e050.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105560000/105553300/105553209/8cc4cb86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105560000/105553300/105553209/ca0bf2ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105560000/105553300/105553209/bf927a35.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105560000/105553300/105553209/a9c17f7f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At The Retreat at Valley Bear Farms, immerse yourself in 150 acres of natural beauty. Enjoy the epitome of luxury with contemporary design and refined comfort, perfect for an elegantly adventurous escape. Begin your day on the private front deck taking in panoramic views or unwind with a soak in the hot tub under starry skies. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 62000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Hot tub - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### 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 - Smoke-free property ### 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 organised tours and activities - Property located in a resort - Recycling - Unit size: 2,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108420000/108414000/108413996/4c66cb59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Home - The Bungalow Balsam Grove - Hot tub - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=108413996&PinnedHotelID=108413996&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71620000/71610700/71610609/d9ed5c03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pisgah Retreat w/ Hot Tub & Private River Access Balsam Grove - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 45 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=71610609&PinnedHotelID=71610609&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95240000/95239000/95238986/dd7036d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walkable Downtown 5BR - Hot Tub + Resort Access Brevard - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=95238986&PinnedHotelID=95238986&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83530000/83524200/83524185/3092719d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pisgah Perfect-Hot tub and Views! 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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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as 7451 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.22212%2C-82.92654&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=fSgSNVyudDWgLvyNDcie-NAdXqw=) Balsam Grove, NC #### What's nearby - Gorges State Park - 36 min drive - 21.9 miles - Lake Toxaway - 38 min drive - 18.7 miles - Looking Glass Falls - 42 min drive - 16.2 miles - Sliding Rock - 47 min drive - 18.5 miles - Western Carolina University - 55 min drive - 29.0 miles #### Getting around - Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 61 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Lakeside Dining Room - ‬43 min drive - ‪The Restaurant at The Greystone Inn - ‬43 min drive - ‪Smoke Rise Field Club - ‬25 min drive - ‪Moonshine Country Club - ‬9 min drive - ‪Headwater Trout Farm - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Luxury Home - The Retreat House pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Luxury Home - The Retreat House? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Luxury Home - The Retreat House? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Luxury Home - The Retreat House located? > Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps away from Nantahala National Forest and Pisgah National Forest. Wolf Creek Lake and Tuckasegee River are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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