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SPACIOUS LUXURY LODGE, 5 MIN TO SLOPES 2 FIREPLACES, POOLTABLE sleeps 16

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Spa
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, video games

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 184000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Banner Elk, NC
  • Place, Lees-McRae College
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, The Greene
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Land of Oz
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Banner Elk

This vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Tate-Evans Park and The Greene. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Lees-McRae College - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • The Greene - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Elk Statue - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Land of Oz - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beech Mountain Resort Cafeteria - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beech Mountain Brewing Co. Taproom and Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪First Chair Coffe Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪5506' Skybar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬4 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.

SPACIOUS LUXURY LODGE, 5 MIN TO SLOPES 2 FIREPLACES, POOLTABLE sleeps 16

Relax and enjoy everything this beautiful home has to offer. The Ruskamp Retreat is a spacious mountain retreat with plenty of room for everyone. There is plenty of space and activities to entertain your whole family. Ruskamp retreat is only 2 miles to downtown Banner Elk, giving access to specialty shopping, restaurants, and more. This property is also located just 3 miles from Beech Mountain resort and 5 miles to Sugar Mountain Resort.


This home has plenty of space for families or large groups. The interior of this home has been recently remodeled and updated and features a cozy combination of wood and stone with granite and hardwood floors through out . There are smart televisions in every room and even in a bathroom. Enjoy the convenience of wi fi, gas grill, and a fully accessorized kitchen.

The main floor has three bedrooms. The master is private and comfortable with a king size bed and a en suite bathroom that features double sinks and a walk in shower. The second bedroom has a queen sized bed and is next to a full bathroom. The third bedroom has a full futon bunk bed with a twin on top.

In the basement there is theater seating with a large screen television. There is a bar area with a pool table. There are two bedrooms that share a bathroom, the bathroom has double sinks, a walk in shower and a jacuzzi tub with a television. Each of the bedrooms in the basement have queen sized beds and twin sized bunk beds. Ruskamp has plenty of parking on the main level as well as the lower level for easier access to the basement.

The activities in the area are endless. You could ski or snowboard, ice skate, tubing or sledding in the winter. In the summer you could trout fish, hike to waterfalls or stunning views, golf, gem mining, or just enjoy the beautiful weather. And of course there is always the wonderful winery"s to visit year round.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.

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Front of property
The Lodge at Banner Elk
Banner Elk
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 1,004 reviews
$141 nightly
The price is $159
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Total with taxes and fees
The Lodge at Banner Elk

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking outdoors

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 4,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 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

Rules

Pets are not allowed. Please don't bring your pet. $500 charge for pets on property.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
#1139879 Kastlerock our property on the same road

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outdoors

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: #1139879 Kastlerock our property on the same road
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 deadbolt lock
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: 5:00 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25.
  • Note from host: #1139879 Kastlerock our property on the same road
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Welcome Ruskamp Retreat Beech Mountain House Banner Elk
Welcome Ruskamp Retreat Beech Mountain House
Welcome Ruskamp Retreat Beech Mountain Banner Elk
Welcome Ruskamp Retreat Beech Mountain
Welcome Ruskamp Retreat Beech
Welcome to Ruskamp Retreat on Beech Mountain Banner Elk

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Banner Elk, close to Beech Mountain Resort, Sugar Mountain Resort, and Grandfather Mountain. You'll also find Land of Oz and Banner Elk Winery within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at SPACIOUS LUXURY LODGE, 5 MIN TO SLOPES 2 FIREPLACES, POOLTABLE sleeps 16 ?

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

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

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

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

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

Is SPACIOUS LUXURY LODGE, 5 MIN TO SLOPES 2 FIREPLACES, POOLTABLE sleeps 16 a good place to stay for couples?

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

Does SPACIOUS LUXURY LODGE, 5 MIN TO SLOPES 2 FIREPLACES, POOLTABLE sleeps 16 have a hot tub?

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

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

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

Does SPACIOUS LUXURY LODGE, 5 MIN TO SLOPES 2 FIREPLACES, POOLTABLE sleeps 16 have connecting rooms available?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at SPACIOUS LUXURY LODGE, 5 MIN TO SLOPES 2 FIREPLACES, POOLTABLE sleeps 16 ?

Yes, every house at SPACIOUS LUXURY LODGE, 5 MIN TO SLOPES 2 FIREPLACES, POOLTABLE sleeps 16 comes with a patio and some offer mountain views.

SPACIOUS LUXURY LODGE, 5 MIN TO SLOPES 2 FIREPLACES, POOLTABLE sleeps 16 Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cameron R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house that served our ski trip with 21 people extremely well. Everything was exactly as described, very roomy kitchen and bathrooms, and the location was great for getting to Beech Mountain. Can’t wait to come stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Javier a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family-friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek B.

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

Presidents Day Weekend

Enjoyed our stay...close to slopes, lots of room for family to spread out and plenty of areas to gather. I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 2nd stay at Ruskamp and it did not disappoint. We had a group of 9 this time. Plenty of room for everyone in a beautiful location. Christie is always responsive and the house is very clean. We will definitely be back. Thanks for another great family trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie L.

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

Second stay

Enjoyed our time. Plenty of room for us. Well supplied kitchen
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James K.

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

Great place to stay

We had a very comfortablestay here. Beautiful, unique, large house with lots of space for entertainment. Very close to Beech mountain ski resort. Easy check in process and excellent communication with Christie.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Y.

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

Great weekend getway

So much room and such a well stocked kitchen. So close to Sugar mountain and Beech mountain. Beds were super comfortable and the basement with pool table was a blast! We hope to stay there again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Great Place in a Great location

Our troop stayed here during our annual ski trip. The house was awesome, very well stocked with everything we needed, and had plenty of room for our troop. The host was amazing and very helpful with all our questions. The location was perfect, especially with the cold, snowy weather during our arrival and stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles D.

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

Nice home

Overall we had a very nice stay. The kitchen was large and well equipped to cook our meals. Beds were nice and there was plenty of space for our family. Added bonus was the multiple deer that would come around looking for a snack.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john k.

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

Third Fall Break At Ruskamp

Another great stay! Perfect weather and the views can't be beat! Ruskamp was immaculate, well stocked, and the hosts were great! Thanks so much! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john k.

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

Excellent Fall Getaway!

Beautiful property in Banner Elk with a very spacious and exceptionally nice home! The mountain views from the front porch are breathtaking and the wildlife on the rear hillside made our trip! The property owners' timely responses to our questions were very helpful and greatly appreciated! We highly recommend this property and will be renting here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Youth Ski Trip

We took our youth group skiing, and we had a great time. This house was absolutely great and equipped with everything we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Nice place

We cooked all our meals there and had all the supplies we needed. When a problem occurred the owner was quick to answer emails and try to fix it.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Amazing Property!

Our group of 8 just stayed at Ruskamp and had an amazing time! The house is gorgeous and had plenty of room for everyone to spread out. Everything was very clean and the kitchen was well stocked for cooking meals. Christie was great to deal with and was very responsive to all my messages. We had such a great time that we've already booked again for next year. Highly recommend this property and the owners!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corinne C.

great getaway!!

The house was better than expected! very spacious and homie. The house accommodated all of the guests needs. Christie was quick to respond when questions were asked!! Great place, would recommend to a friend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Al P.

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

Great place to stay!

This property provided everything we needed and more! Such a beautiful home! Plenty of room, plenty of beds, a great living room with couches for everyone, and a basement with pool and other games! And mother nature cooperated with almost a foot of snow to play in! The property provides plenty of hills to sled down as well. It was by far the best experience we've ever had and provided what I was truly looking for in this trip...plenty of quality family time together!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

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

Great Family Vacation

We stayed at Ruskamp. I his house is absolutely beautiful. It has plenty of room for everyone to hang out together or to spread out when you need space. The bedrooms are very comfy, the bathrooms very nice and spacious, and the game room so much fun. The kitchen is very well stocked with everything you need. The owners were so easy to communicate with and replied to my messages quickly. Our family had a great time and are ready to go back next year.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie L.

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

Ruskamp love

We loved our stay at this house. It was perfect for all! The kids loved the basement with the pool table and they enjoyed a spacious living area of their own. The adults enjoyed the main floor and the open living area. Great place for our family and loved how close we were to beech mountain. A 5 minute drive. The kitchen was very well stocked and we had everything we needed to cook breakfasts and dinner. We will always treasure the memories our family made at Ruskamp! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

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

Making Memories

What a wonderful place to stay! The home was very spacious and so much larger than I anticipated. It was the perfect location for our winter vacation since I was fearful of driving on icy mountain roads! Super Close to Beech and Sugar Mountain but without all the windy roads Also a very easy short ride to Hawksnest Tubing. We had everything we needed for our trip and more. We had a party of 30 spread out between 3 houses and everyone liked this one the most!!! We were very happy with our stay and will definitely return. We even got to feed the deer that visited us every morning and night.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

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

Framily Vacation

This home was everything we could have ask for--it was beautiful inside and out. The house supplied everything we could ever need. We had 20 people total in our group (8 adults and 12 children) and there was plenty of space for everyone. Christie was very communicative and answered any questions we had before our arrival. We will definitely book from this owner again. The house was close enough to all the fun activities we had planned-- snow tubing, caverns, shopping, & wilderness coaster. We had such an amazing Framily (friends = family) Vacation! Thank you for helping us make memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nathan Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Beech Mountian ski trip

Despite the listing and pictures both showing a hot tub. This property didn’t actually have one. We were traveling with five teenagers and six adults, all of which anticipated sitting in a hot tub outside after skiing. It was very disappointing. Other than that everything as shown in the description was accurate. I was very surprised to find VRBO doesn’t offer assistance with an inaccurate listing.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ed P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Misinformation

This is a nice place to stay with plenty of thi n s to do in the area. The listing however had some issues. The media room downstairs was useless since the tv did not work at all despite asking for help. The pool table was in very poor shape as well. Everything else was good. My only complaint beside the useless media room was that the welcome book and listing did not align and we received a fee for having a pet one night even though the welcome book said pets were welcome. This error was admitted by the owner but still did not refund our fee. When businesses make mistakes, it should be at their cost, not the customers.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john k.

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

Fall Break 2022

We enjoyed Fall Break at Ruskamp so much last year, that we decided to invite a few of our son's friends to do it again this year! Ruskamp was clean well stocked and in perfect order. We were excited to meet Todd, one of the owners, who gave us a warm welcome and provided enough wood for the firepit during our stay. The fall foliage mountain views from the front picture window along with the daily wildlife visitors made our stay! We highly recommend Ruskamp Retreat and plan to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob S.

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

Perfect for large group

My family and friends stayed here for Bristol weekend. It was the perfect home for all of us! House is fully stocked and every one had a comfortable bed to sleep in! I will definitely book again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth and Kenny B.

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

Wonderful home!

House was perfect for our our family weekend away. Location was awesome and access to home was easy. Impressed how cozy and clean the home was. We loved that it truly felt like a home and not like a rental property. Kitchen and pantry was stocked with everything you could need. The kids especially enjoyed the spacious downstairs area watching tv and playing pool. There was tons of room and space for our two families of four. Newly updated kitchen and baths. Hosts were great and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

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