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Highcliff Hacienda -Mtn House, King Beds, Ping Pong, Gas & Wood Fireplace, Grill

Vacation home in Banner Elk with kitchen and patio

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TV, table tennis
Outdoor dining
Dishwasher, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils, dining tables
TV, table tennis

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Seven Devils, NC
  • Place, Watauga River
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Grandfather Mountain State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Hawksnest Tubing Park
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Banner Elk

This vacation home places you within a few miles (5 km) of Grandfather Trout Farm and Hawksnest Tubing Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a sofa bed.
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What's nearby

  • Watauga River - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Grandfather Trout Farm - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Grandfather Mountain State Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Grandfather Vineyard & Winery - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Puerto Nuevo - ‬11 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.

Highcliff Hacienda -Mtn House, King Beds, Ping Pong, Gas & Wood Fireplace, Grill

Bed Configuration: Bed Configuration: King (Primary Bedroom, Main Floor), King (Guest Bedroom, Upstairs), 2 Twins (Guest Bedroom, Upstairs), King (Guest Bedroom, Downstairs), Sleeper Sofa (Rec Room, Downstairs), Sleeps 10

Description: Experience an unforgettable vacation at Highcliff Hacienda, nestled between Boone and Banner Elk in the charming Seven Devils area. This spacious 2788 square foot home leaves nothing to be desired, promising a lifetime of cherished memories for your family.

Featuring 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, Highcliff Hacienda comfortably accommodates up to 10 guests. With king-size beds in three of the bedrooms and twin beds in the fourth, it's like having three primary bedrooms! Additionally, there's a sleeper sofa available for guests' use.

Main Floor: The fully-equipped kitchen boasts granite countertops, a bar area with seating for two, and a convenient breakfast nook with a coffee bar. Enjoy upgraded small appliances and a mini-fridge for extra beverage storage. The spacious dining room, with seating for up to 10 people, is perfect for holiday gatherings or shared meals. Cathedral ceilings and ample windows flood the space with natural light and ambiance. Relax in either the living room or den, both equipped with TVs and fireplaces—the living room fireplace is gas, while the den's is wood-burning. A primary bedroom with a king-size bed and a full bathroom complete the main floor.

Upstairs: Two bedrooms share a bathroom—one with a king-size bed and TV, and the other with two twin beds.

Downstairs: Discover a recreation room featuring a ping-pong table, TV, gas log fireplace, and a fourth bedroom with a king-size bed. Another full bathroom is conveniently located downstairs.

Outside: Highcliff Hacienda is surrounded by serene woods and offers breathtaking long-range views of Grandfather Mountain to the south/southeast. Take a short walk to the Otter Creek Falls Trailhead for hiking adventures to beautiful Otter Falls via several trails. Grill out on the gas grill and relax on the spacious deck with ample seating. Additional parking space above the driveway, with stair access to the home, provides convenience for guests.

Other Amenities: Enjoy high-speed wireless internet, cable TV with HBO, Showtime, and Cinemax, as well as a washer and dryer for added convenience during your stay.

Discover all that Highcliff Hacienda has to offer and explore the High Country for endless activities and exquisite dining experiences. Your ultimate mountain getaway awaits!

Amenities: Guests in Seven Devils have access to a community playground and tennis courts. 

Location: This cabin is located in quaint Seven Devils, on the same mountain as Hawksnest Snow Tubing and Ziplining, and centrally located to Boone, Banner Elk, Valle Crucis and Blowing Rock in the Foscoe area. The Seven Devils community offers public basketball and tennis courts along with a children's playground. The convenient location makes it just minutes away from all the High Country’s most famous attractions such as the Blue Ridge Parkway, Tweetsie Railroad, Grandfather Mountain, Linville Falls and Caverns, and Appalachian State University.  If you are looking for winter sports there are several different options from Hawksnest Snow Tubing, Sugar Mountain Ski Resort, Beech Mountain Ski Resort, and Appalachian Ski Resort. Relax and enjoy the slow pace of the mountains and the fresh air or be adventurous and go hiking, fishing, biking, or sight-seeing. Some other things people enjoy are shopping, antiquing, skiing, golfing and miniature golfing, ziplining, go-karts, and gem mining.

Please Remember: 

No Smoking 

No Pets Allowed 

No Air Condition 

4-Wheel Drive Recommended in Winter Months (4-wheel drive or chains may be required by the town of Seven Devils in winter during severe weather)
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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 doesn't allow pets

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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: 3:00 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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Banner Elk, close to Sugar Mountain Resort, Hawksnest Tubing Park, and Grandfather Mountain. You'll also find Grandfather Mountain State Park and Watauga River within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

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 amenities will couples enjoy at Highcliff Hacienda -Mtn House, King Beds, Ping Pong, Gas & Wood Fireplace, Grill?

At this historic vacation home, amenities that appeal to couples include a kitchen, kitchens in some accommodations, as well as tennis.

Are there hot tubs at Highcliff Hacienda -Mtn House, King Beds, Ping Pong, Gas & Wood Fireplace, Grill?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

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

Can I book a room with a balcony at Highcliff Hacienda -Mtn House, King Beds, Ping Pong, Gas & Wood Fireplace, Grill?

Yes, every accommodation at Highcliff Hacienda -Mtn House, King Beds, Ping Pong, Gas & Wood Fireplace, Grill comes with a deck.

Highcliff Hacienda -Mtn House, King Beds, Ping Pong, Gas & Wood Fireplace, Grill Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

thomas f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice but need to have cleaning supplies.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation Weekend

We enjoyed our stay at Highcliff Hacienda very much.The layout of this property is perfect for entertaining a larger group - we celebrated the graduation of our son. The place feels very inviting, was very clean and has everything you need. We can see us returning to this place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property

Rented for just under two weeks. The property provided a quiet place for me to work while family used the property as a base to explore colleges in western NC and explore activities in the area. The only downside was no AC (unit upstairs could not compete with the unusually high temps for the area). Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Ski Weekend

This house was perfect for 10 adults (5 couples). We loved gathering for meals and games at the large dining table and relaxing in the living room around the fire at night. Comfy beds, plenty of parking, and plenty of space for all!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jimi C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Vacation

This property had anything you could need for a family vacation. The location was great with lots of options for outings. The kids loved the deer sightings. Otter Falls was fabulous! Thanks for a great experience!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great space and close by to lots of activities

We had the misfortune of timing our visit as a tropical storm dumped 4 inches of rain on us. However, this spacious house gave plenty of space for our teens and children to occupy themselves playing ping pong and enjoying the different rooms. We were snug and dry and even ventured out during a break in the rain to hike down to Otter Falls. The next day brought sunshine and the surprise amazing view of Grandfather Mountain right from the house. I recommend this location and we loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

David S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Spectacular house!

We stayed at Highcliff Hacienda for a week with two other couples. All of us thought the house was perfect, and loved the fact that there were three king beds. We also loved the design, and especially enjoyed sitting on the large deck on the back of the house in the early morning and late evening Thank you for sharing your beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yhetta F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

Very clean and exactly like the pictures online. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable stay

Cabin was exactly as described. Plenty of room, beautiful Mountain View and loved seeing the deer every afternoon.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vincent P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Mountain House

Amazing views great property we will be back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous view

The house has so much space for the family. Our little one as well as adults loved looking out the large windows to see all the deer and other wildlife that came right up in the yard. We loved exploring the woods behind us with all the waterfalls. Looking out the back seeing Grandfather Mountain View was breath taken. We will be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joel M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

Nice place, week required, with a beautiful view!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

It was wonderful. View from back porch was amazing. Loved watching the deer walking through the yard. House was beautiful. We had enough bedrooms and bathrooms. When I messaged you about coffee maker, you answer quickly and got us a new one the same day. We would come back here again if open when we come.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Misti C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Will not stay at this particular property again.

Disappointed in the cleanliness.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Marilyn P., Moreland Hills, OH (East of Cleveland, OH)

Liked: Cleanliness

Secluded

Secluded in the trees with very little view of Grandfather Mountain or the valley, this house is a little hard to drive in and out of each day. If staying in the house, it would be fine.
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome property for a relaxing weekend

The house is situated in a very beautiful /peaceful area. We truly enjoyed our stay. We were traveling with 9 people ages 2-81 we all had a blast and we definitely want to come back. The house was cleaned enough but I would not say it was spotless. We felt very comfortable in the beds provided and the kitchen is very well equipped. The views are absolutely gorgeous and we were so happy to enjoy them from inside as well as from the deck. The nice 12 people dinning table had the best view of the house and we spent so much time there.

10/10 Excellent

Ginger B., Orlando

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Cabin in the Mountains

This was a lovely property with room for everyone. The views out the back were beautiful and we had deer visit every afternoon. The kitchen was well stocked with cooking supplies and spices. There were notes giving helpful instructions about the heating units, supplies, etc. The beds were comfortable, and the linens adequate. My teenage boys loved exploring the trails off the back of the home and loved having the ping pong table on the first level. I highly recommend this rental and hope to return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Will Be Back!

Our family (6) went with another family (3) to ski Sugar Mtn. toward the end of the ski season. We stayed three nights. The house is everything that you want in a mountain house and has a warm/cozy cabin like feel to it. Plenty spacious with some rooms/areas we didn’t even use. The outdoor porch (which appears to be relatively new) overlooks the woods and mountains in the distance. We saw plenty of deer and other wildlife up close, which the kids loved. The kitchen is small, as others have mentioned, but totally doable. We cooked 3-4 times without experiencing any kind of “space issues”. The weather was perfect so we never had a need to touch the thermostat. I think the temperature inside remained a constant 65 or so. The top floor did get a little toasty our last night there so we opened a couple of windows and it cooled down quite a bit. The winding roads leading up to the house from the main road are steep. Both my wife and my buddys wife were white knuckled and petrified the first time we climbed up to the house. Thankfully the roads were clear and our trucks abs SUV’s were able to climb with no problem. I’m not gonna lie...if the roads were snowy or icy, you will absolutely need 4-wheel drive and I might suggest throwing on a set of tire chains before you make the assent. I did see remnants of sand and salt on the roads which makes me think that they are being properly maintained for winter driving up and down the mountain. Sugar mountain was a short 15-20 minute drive. Same with local grocery and restaurants. There is a gas station at the bottom of the hill where it connects to he main road. Probably a 5-7 minute drive from the house. The only issue that we experienced was that on our last night there, the toilet on the main floor randomly clogged. We tried to plunge it but no luck. We thought, “no big deal, there are two other bathrooms”. Later that night the toilet on the top floor randomly clogged and one of the guests from the top floor came down into the basement to use our toilet where my wife and I were staying. No problem...until that toilet also clogged. 😳😳😳The next morning I randomly heard the top floor toilet flush (thank God) and then I was able to plunge the basement toilet to flush. The main floor toilet still wasn’t flushing when we left. All in all, great trip and GREAT house! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Nikiya F., Fort Mill

Liked: Cleanliness

Steep ride!!!

Get ready to put that AWD to the test. This spacious mountain home sits above the clouds for sure. As a matter of fact, thats about all we saw while we were up there! It's a spacious location with fireplaces in the main locations (3) and TV's in each room. The bedrooms were a little tight but overall ok for our ski weekend. Its close to everything so once you drive down from the home you are within a few miles of Sugar, restaurant and grocery stores. Overall I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Parking was not good at all! Plus the road is soo dangerous and steep very scary especially in the p

House was beautiful and great views
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pat N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable and easy accommodations.

This was a very roomy house. Lots of nice sitting areas. Bedrooms had king beds in them. Perfect. 3 bathrooms. We had my husband and I, daughter and her family and son and his family. It was like having 3 houses under one roof. We would love to come and stay here again. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

REMA S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place’

We loved the spacious home with wonderful views. We wished there was logs to light a fire, but we ended up buying some. Otter Falls trail was phenomenal! The kids loves the hike and waterfall.

10/10 Excellent

Ken L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fly fishing trip

Perfect, very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ashley I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Celebration for Gammy's birthday

This was the perfect house for our family to celebrate a birthday!! It fit six adults and 4 kids(8yrs-16mos). The yard was great for the boys to roam and see all the deer especially the fawn. Great walk to Otter Falls. Being alumni of App State (Go Neers!!) we loved the decor!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Ginger C., Greensboro, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer Weekend

We enjoyed everything about the property except the odd smell in the basement and the no air conditioner. The main level and basement were cool, but the two bedrooms upstairs were hot. It did cool off eventually. But would just caution when it is hot outside. The view was beautiful and a quiet neighborhood. We would go back but would be better prepared for warmer weather. Furnishings were great for a big family vacation!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

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