Elegant Home with Incredible Views

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

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.

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
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 22 min drive - 11.9 miles
  • Grandfather Mountain - 26 min drive - 14.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪South End Brewing - Boone - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rivers Street Ale House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Appalachia Cookie Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Social - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 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!

Ideally situated just 10 minutes from Boone and Valle Crucis and 20 minutes from both downtown Banner Elk and Blowing Rock, this 4+ acre property offers the perfect blend of accessibility and seclusion. When staying at this unique and accommodating retreat, you will be close to attractions such as fishing, snow sports, ziplining, and an abundance of dining and shopping options.

Cucumber Tree Lodge is a spacious and elegant custom log cabin home featuring a wealth of amenities, including expansive upper- and lower-level decks, a hot tub, a convertible game/poker table, and a pool table. Upon entering the home, stunning mountain views greet you from an open-concept great room, kitchen, and dining area. Designed with oversized windows and glass doors, interior wood walls, high-vaulted wood ceilings, and an impressive double-sided wood-burning fireplace, the main level is a perfect gathering space for large families and groups of friends.
Designed with both style and functionality in mind, the spacious, fully equipped kitchen features modern appliances, ample counter space, a large basin sink, and generous storage to accommodate all your cooking needs. The kitchen seamlessly flows into the dining area, which offers seating for up to 10 at the custom-made wood-and-resin river table and bench, with additional seating for 6 at the game table and 3 at the kitchen island.

The great room, dining area, and master bedroom open to the main-level deck, which features a gas grill, a dining table and chairs on the covered porch, a large hot tub, and additional seating around a fire table. The lower-level deck features additional seating and a screened-in play area with a ping-pong table.

The lower level, featuring a pool table, a smart HDTV, and a wine refrigerator, is a welcoming second living space designed for relaxation and entertainment. This level also includes a second oven, microwave, and two refrigerators, making it easy to enjoy snacks and drinks without heading upstairs or to prepare meals for large groups.

Cucumber Tree Lodge offers three well-appointed bedrooms and a loft, ensuring plenty of space and comfort for every guest. On the main level, you'll find the King master suite with a private full bathroom and a large closet. The upper-level Loft features a King bed and Queen Futon, a foosball table, and a newly renovated private bathroom! The lower level has a second Master Suite with a King bed, a Twin trundle bed, and an ensuite bathroom, offering privacy and comfort. The bunk room is perfect for larger groups or kids with a Queen bed and both Twin-over-Full and Twin-over-Twin bunk beds. With its thoughtful layout and variety of sleeping arrangements, this home accommodates up to 16 guests with ease.

Additional amenities include smart HDTVs in three bedrooms and the main and lower living areas, all with access to Hulu Live, Netflix, ESPN+, and Amazon Prime, keeping guests entertained. The home also features a high-speed mesh Wi-Fi system, central heating and air conditioning, and washers and dryers on the main and lower levels for added convenience. Guests are welcome to bring up to two dogs for an additional fee, making this a pet-friendly retreat (food and water bowls provided).

The property provides ample parking with space for five (5) vehicles. There is no way to charge electric cars. The home is off a privately maintained gravel road, with proximity to the main roads (less than ½ mile). **4WD or AWD is necessary during the winter months. ** There is a Ring doorbell and a security camera installed on the portico post facing the driveway.

Other nearby attractions include:
- Historic Mast General Store - 3 miles
- Valle Crucis Community Park (multiple playgrounds, basketball courts, soccer fields, walking trails, and access to the Watauga River for fishing, swimming, and floating) - 3 miles
- Greater Foscoe Mining Company - 5 miles
- Grandfather Vineyard and Winery - 6 miles
- Hawksnest Ziplining and Snow Tubing - 9 miles
- Appalachian Ski Mountain - 10 miles
- Tweetsie Railroad Amusement Park - 10 miles
- Sugar Mountain Ski Resort - 11 miles
- Banner Elk Winery – 15 miles
- Beech Mountain Ski Resort - 18 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

490040

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 Hound Ears Golf Club and Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade within a short drive.

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.

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.

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