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Elegant Home with Incredible Views

Family-friendly lodge in Banner Elk with a hot tub

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Banner Elk, NC
  • Place, Watauga River
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Hound Ears Golf Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Appalachian State University
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Banner Elk

Located within a mile (2 km) of Watauga River, this lodge is within 3 miles (5 km) of Foggy Mountain Gem Mine. The guestroom includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Watauga River - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hound Ears Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Appalachian State University - 10 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 20 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • Grandfather Mountain - 26 min drive - 14.7 miles

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Appalachia Cookie Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rivers Street Ale House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Pedalin' Pig - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Cardinal - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Elegant Home with Incredible Views

Must be at least 25 years of age to book.

Welcome to Cucumber Tree Lodge!

Cucumber Tree Lodge is a spacious and elegant home in the historic Valle Crucis community, the heart of the High Country, conveniently `between Boone and Banner Elk. This accommodating lodge is a unique retreat, nestled into the mountainside, overlooking distant ridgelines and the valley below. Designed with warm wood details, a cozy double-sided wood fireplace, and ample seating around a large HDTV, the living room is a welcoming hub for this home. The high vaulted wood ceilings feature barn-style beams and intricate artisan details.

The kitchen has high-end stainless appliances and space to gather around a large island. There is seating for 18 at multiple tables and the kitchen island, with an additional dining table outside on the covered porch. The hot tub is on the open porch outside the main living area, with Adirondack chairs and a fire table to enjoy nearby. The lower-level porch features abundant additional seating, playing space, and a ping-pong table.

The lower-level family room has a pool table, a convertible game/poker table with a complete set of poker chips, an HDTV, a second kitchen, a small bar area, and two additional bedrooms.
*Allows pets with an additional fee

There is parking for five (5) vehicles. There is no means of charging electric cars at Cucumber Tree Lodge. The home is off a privately-maintained gravel road with proximity to the main roads. **4WD or AWD is necessary during the winter months.**
There is a Ring doorbell and security camera installed on the portico post that faces the driveway.

This home is just a few short miles/minutes from the historic Mast General store and the Valle Crucis Community Park. The park boasts multiple playgrounds, basketball courts, soccer fields, walking trails, and access to the Watauga River for fishing, swimming, and floating. Other nearby attractions include:

Greater Foscoe Mining Company (approx. 5 miles)
Downtown Boone and Appalachian State University (approx. 6 miles)
Grandfather Vineyard and Winery (approx. 6 miles)
Blue Ridge Parkway (approx. 8 miles)
Appalachian Ski Mountain (approx. 10 miles)
Tweetsie Railroad Amusement Park (approx. 10 miles)
Black Tie Ski Rental of Boone concierge service (approx. 0.5 miles)

Book your stay at Cucumber Lodge today!
Guests can expect to find a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a kitchen, a washing machine, and 4.5 bathrooms.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 5 spaces)

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Golf
  • Hot tub
  • Table tennis

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Concierge services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

  • This property welcomes 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
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: 25

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.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of this lodge?

This lodge is located in Banner Elk within a short 17-minute walk of Watauga River. You'll also find Foggy Mountain Gem Mine and Hound Ears Golf Club within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Elegant Home with Incredible Views?

Yes, though there is a max of 5 spaces.

Is this lodge next to a casino?

No, this lodge is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this lodge?

No, this lodge doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Elegant Home with Incredible Views?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lodge include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.

Does Elegant Home with Incredible Views have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this lodge.

Does this lodge offer breakfast?

No, this lodge doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this lodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this lodge.

Are there connecting rooms at Elegant Home with Incredible Views?

No, this lodge doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Elegant Home with Incredible Views?

Yes, every guestroom at Elegant Home with Incredible Views comes with a deck with some featuring mountain views.

Elegant Home with Incredible Views Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time! Great house with everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay with the most incredible views. We especially enjoyed having the hot tub facing the view. The rooms and kitchen were very spacious and well stocked, except there is no blender.Our only issue was the check in instructions; finding the location of the lock box was a bit confusing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent views!

The views from the home are fantastic. Layout of the home and cleaniness overall was great but needs to have carpet on lower level cleaned and fixtures dusted/light bulbs replaced. Overall, a great home!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay S., Tampa, FL

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Place!

We stayed here for my daughter's birthday weekend. Boone had a lot of snow and ice the week before, and neighbors helped my husband get up the road to the house. The VIEW was beautiful! The house is huge, and there was plenty of space for my daughters' friends, my sons' friends and my husband and I. It was a great location. We went sledding on Strawberry Hill (GREAT experience!), and went to Hawks Nest tubing. The kids loved the hot tub, the pool table, the hang out room downstairs. We had a small issue during our stay, and the property managers called us over the weekend to see if we wanted the issue fixed during our stay. If you go in the winter, we highly recommend snow chains and 4 wheel drive. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie M L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter Family Getaway

The cabin was very nice! It was well appointed from kitchen to bedrooms. The fire place worked great. Used it everyday. Well worth bringing your own wood if there in the winter. View is fantastic... We accomplished what we came for... kids to go tubing, see some snow, & have some quality family time. There were a couple of issues, but nothing that kept us from enjoying our stay & were reported to vrbo on checkout. Would definitely stay there again. Grandchildren still talking about the great time they had.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel R.

Liked: Cleanliness

60th birthday get away

Absolutely great weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

This is a beautiful house with amazing views. It is well equipped. We had a great stay. Wished we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful View

The home was well maintained. We spent most of our time on the main level. The kitchen had all supplies needed for cooking. The location is private and the view is beautiful. Central location to Boone and Banner Elk. Thank You!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023