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The Overlook -<Luxury Home -formerly The Retreat> provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and a hot tub. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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About this property

The Overlook -<Luxury Home -formerly The Retreat>

  • Where luxury rises above the resort.

    Perched high on the resort landscape, The Overlook - Luxury Home (formerly The Retreat) 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 Overlook 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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About the area

Located in Balsam Grove, this holiday home is in the mountains. Bear Lake Reserve Golf Club and Sapphire National Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bear Creek Lake Access Area and Gorges State Park. Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute and Crystal Mountain Gem Mine are also worth visiting. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and ecotours nearby. Visit our Balsam Grove travel guide
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Balsam Grove, NC

What's nearby

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    Looking Glass Falls
    44 min drive - 29.1 km
  • A clock tower with two clocks, surrounded by greenery and a clear sky.
    Western Carolina University
    50 min drive - 52.0 km
  • A lake surrounded by forested hills under a clear blue sky.
    Lake Jocassee
    56 min drive - 63.3 km
  • A wooden cross with inscriptions, set against a mountainous landscape with a cloudy sky.
    Fred W. Symmes Chapel
    58 min drive - 66.1 km
  • Lake Toxaway
    31 min drive - 30.4 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
    61 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lakeside Dining Room
    43 min drive
  • Moonshine Country Club
    9 min drive
  • Jonie's
    9 min drive
  • The Restaurant at The Greystone Inn
    43 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Overlook -<Luxury Home -formerly The Retreat> pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Overlook -<Luxury Home -formerly The Retreat>?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Overlook -<Luxury Home -formerly The Retreat>?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Overlook -<Luxury Home -formerly The Retreat>?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Overlook -<Luxury Home -formerly The Retreat> 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).

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