My sister and i visited the Inn a couple weeks ago for breakfast for the first time. The food was extraordinary. The breakfast chef has to be one of the best cooks in the WNC area. We had Wildberry French Toast. It was covered in strawberries and blueberries and had a wonderful strawberry-like sauce on it. Then it was dusted... More

Balsam Mountain Inn is a great place to stay IF you adjust your expectations. It is not the location to choose for a romantic getaway or if you have problems moving at a slower pace - type A personalities should definitely look elsewhere! But in my opinion, the front porch rockers and the lovely locale make up for a LOT... More

I am from a nearby town and took my parents there for dinner when they came to visit. The menu was typical southern food, and a little overpriced, but it was good. Our waiter was, well, a weirdo!! He had this strange smile and giggled every time we asked for anything. He did not bring my toddler any utensils until... More

After our second day of meandering south on the Blue Ridge Parkway, forgetting to print the directions to the hotel and the GPS would not recognize Seven Springs Drive oh what to do except follow the railroad tracks and the signs to the Balsam Mountain Inn. Oh what a find it way. You have to love the short up the... More

Oh, heaven! We hated to leave after only two days, and we will definitely make it a point to return. This place is just enchanting. Quiet - no TV or phones, charming and comfortable. Service is attentive but not intrusive. Meals in the dining room were superb, both breakfast and dinner. There, the service was just a tad slow, but... More

During our visit about 2 years ago, the inn exhibited significant neglect. A previous owner has come back to bring the inn back to its previous glory. Although still a work in progress for some of the rooms, most of the inn has been restored. One can now enjoy a restful get away and go back to the simple life... More

We just came home from four wonderful restful days at the Balsam Mountain Inn. It is very quaint and quite. This will take you back in time when you didn't have TV. It was so peaceful and comfortable. The rooms were very clean and in our room there was a diary of people who stayed there before us and I... More

When did you last stay in a place where strangers share a glass of wine and stories on a covered porch, play checkers or do a jigsaw puzzle together, or lower their voices after 10 PM to keep from disturbing their neighbors? If the answer is never then you owe it to yourself to visit the historic Balsam Inn. This... More

Historical, railroad stop inn, in beautiful North Carolina. Recommend for couples, or families with avid reading kids. No TV, radio, but there is WiFi. Room we had was only big enough for the bed, small stand, and a rocking chair. Request a shower in your room, or you may only have a tub. Bathroom faucets are spring loaded to conserve... More