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Exterior
TV, fireplace
3 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets, wheelchair access
TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Place, Sugar Mountain Resort
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Sugar Creek Gem Mine
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Grandfather Mountain State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Banner Elk

This vacation home places you within a leisurely stroll of Sugar Mountain Resort and Linville River. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Linville River - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Sugar Creek Gem Mine - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Grandfather Mountain State Park - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Watauga River - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy Home Away from Home. Sleeps 12!

This three-bedroom home gives you an at-home feel. Spacious kitchen with big bedrooms and air conditioning on all floors. Nestled in the mountain woods with complete privacy all around. Big den downstairs for the kids while the adults enjoy quiet time in the living room. One bedroom has a king bed and bunkbeds, the second bedroom has a queen size bed and bunkbeds, and the third bedroom has a queen bed. In the basement area, you have a sleeper sofa. Paved driveway leading to the ramps giving handicapped access to the two entry levels. (Driveway is steep, but you are in the mountains) Sit outside on the porch and enjoy the solitude while watching the wildlife all around. Only a minute's drive to all the amenities Sugar Mountain has to offer, golf, tennis, skiing, ice skating, and tubing. Sleeping for 12 allows you to bring the whole family. NO SMOKING, NO PETS. No Check-in's Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day. All guests are required to sign their rental agreement within 7 days of booking.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property Banner Elk
2491-205007
Vrbo Property Private vacation home
Vrbo Property Private vacation home Banner Elk

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Banner Elk, a short 12-minute walk from Sugar Mountain Resort and also 13 minutes on foot from Linville River. You'll also find Grandfather Mountain State Park and Watauga River within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Cozy Home Away from Home. Sleeps 12!?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What do couples enjoy most about Cozy Home Away from Home. Sleeps 12!?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a fireplace and a kitchen as well as tennis.

Does Cozy Home Away from Home. Sleeps 12! have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home though service animals are welcome.

Does Cozy Home Away from Home. Sleeps 12! have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Cozy Home Away from Home. Sleeps 12!?

Yes, every house at Cozy Home Away from Home. Sleeps 12! comes with a balcony.

Cozy Home Away from Home. Sleeps 12! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin has lots of beds, plenty of room and fully equipted kitchen. Thr location is close to the ski slopes, Grandfather Mountain and great restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kellen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with lots of parking, beds are comfortable and the heat works great! Just a couple minute drive to sugar mountain ski resort, I had a great trip here I highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was amazing. We had a wonderful stay. The premises were pretty clean, other than a few cobwebs in the corners. The only issue we had was one of the chairs broke on its own when sat in. Other than that it was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cozy Rental

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great rental!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hugh L.

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

Stay

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon O.

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

Winter fun

We had a great time expect it's snowed one night and we had to shovel the whole driveway and put salt on it but we survived lol next timel we need to park at the bottom. Thanks again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sherrill B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Cozy, but Inconvenient

Property was clean and cozy, but not exactly as described. Basement had bunk beds, one couch and a hospital bed that nobody would sleep on. Driveway was totally frozen. Only access was about 30+, straight-up steps!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Bethany S.

It was fine

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Layout was accurate, and it's close to the resort, but overall it just didn't feel very clean. There was a used washcloth from the guests before us left in the tub leading me to question whether it had been clean. The air fryer was so greasy I have no doubts it wasn't clean. Spoons and cups had residue as if not cleaned just put back. Those small things made the whole thing feel dirty. That being said, the layout is nice and it fit our needs, but I wouldn't stay there again or recommend, based solely on those details.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben R.

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

Spacious Cabin near Sugar Mountain

The cabin was great for our two families with a total of 11 people. Pros:- good size, spread over 3 floors. - well-appointed kitchen with plenty of cooking supplies and dinnerware for people to eat.- very close to the base of sugar mountain. In the winter, you still need to drive to the mountain but it'd be an easy walk in the summer. - lovely outdoor porches that are probably great in the summer.Cons:- the hill to get up to parking at the cabin is steep--totally understandable in the mountains! Our front wheel drive minivan couldn't make it up the lightly snow-covered driveway. There is space at the bottom of the driveway for two cars to park if you can't make it all the way up. - some of the bathrooms don't have locks. Our kids were paranoid about another kid coming, but it could be a feature if you have toddler kids prone to locking themselves into bathrooms.Overall, a great place to stay! We'd love to come again.(Final note: hurricane Helene damage is still evident. For instance, mailboxes aren't present, so finding the address can be slightly more challenging. This didn't impact our stay negatively; just noting for future guests.)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Morgan K.

Great house is a wonderful location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was perfect for a group. House was very close to the ski resort, very clean and easy to find.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mia L.

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

Location

Great view. But it will be hard to park cars on drive way if snows.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Harriett T.

Spacious

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The rental was very clean and roomy. It was exactly as described!!!