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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Flat-screen TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 102828 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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Beech Mountain, NC
  • Place, Beech Mountain Resort
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Land of Oz
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Lees-McRae College
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Banner Elk

Located 3.1 mi (5 km) from Beech Mountain Resort, this vacation home is within a 15-minute drive of Land of Oz. The vacation home includes a private hot tub, a kitchen, and a fireplace.
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What's nearby

  • Beech Mountain Resort - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Land of Oz - 8 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Buckeye Recreational Center - 9 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Lees-McRae College - 9 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Banner Elk Winery - 11 min drive - 4.8 miles

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beech Mountain Resort Cafeteria - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Beech Mountain Brewing Co. Taproom and Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪First Chair Coffe Shop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬18 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.

Serene gem with year-round mountain views, game room & theater

Beech Escape

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Welcome to Beech Escape, a luxurious lodge-style retreat nestled in the breathtaking mountains of North Carolina. Designed for comfort, relaxation, and adventure, this spacious mountain home offers the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern convenience. Wake up to sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains right from your bedroom windows, then step outside to immerse yourself in nature. One of the home’s standout features is the expansive outdoor deck, where you’ll find an outdoor fireplace and stunning panoramic mountain views—the perfect spot to sip coffee at sunrise or enjoy a cozy evening under the stars.

Inside, the home is thoughtfully designed with families and groups in mind. You'll find cozy yet spacious bedrooms with touches of the great outdoors, an expansive game room complete with a pool table and classic video game setup, and a private home theater for the ultimate movie night experience. Kids will love 'The Cub’s Den'—a playful, kid-friendly room with two sets of bunk beds, a foosball table, and plenty of space to create lasting memories. For families with younger children, we’ve included baby gates and age-appropriate toys to make your stay as stress-free as possible.

The fully equipped kitchen is a dream for any home chef, featuring a large eat-up island and bar—ideal for meal prep, entertaining, or simply sharing stories over breakfast. Whether you plan to dine in or explore nearby restaurants, this kitchen has everything you need. High-speed WiFi is available throughout the home, so you can stay connected or unplug and relax as you wish.

Located just down the road from Little Pond Trail, you’ll have easy access to a beautiful nearby waterfall and forest paths, perfect for a peaceful nature walk. The home is also just minutes from the heart of Beech Mountain, where you can enjoy seasonal skiing and snowboarding, biking and hiking trails, charming local shops, vibrant fall foliage, and wildlife spotting—including the friendly deer that frequent the area.

Whether you’re here to explore the great outdoors or simply soak in the peace and beauty of the mountains, Beech Escape offers everything you need for an unforgettable stay. Book your escape today and experience the very best of North Carolina’s most cherished mountain destination.


THINGS TO KNOW
Streaming services are available with guests' own account(s).
This home is snowbird-friendly from March 1st to July 1st.
This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!


Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 4 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a flat-screen TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a private hot tub, a washing machine, and a fireplace.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Private hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free internet

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 private bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Games
  • Streaming services
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,828 square feet

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

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
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

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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, a first aid kit, and 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: 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, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Dog Friendly Home w/Fast WiFi Gas Fireplaces Central A/C
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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Banner Elk, close to Beech Mountain Resort and Sugar Mountain Resort. Land of Oz is also within a driving distance of 4.9 mi.

Is parking available on site at Serene gem with year-round mountain views, game room & theater?

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

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

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

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home; however, the accommodation features a private hot tub.

Is Serene gem with year-round mountain views, game room & theater good for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this vacation home, including a private hot tub and a fireplace in each house with some featuring a fireplace.

Does Serene gem with year-round mountain views, game room & theater have a hot tub?

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 free of charge?

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

Does Serene gem with year-round mountain views, game room & theater have connecting rooms available?

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

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Serene gem with year-round mountain views, game room & theater?

Yes, every house at Serene gem with year-round mountain views, game room & theater comes with a patio and some offer mountain views.

Serene gem with year-round mountain views, game room & theater Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 40 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was exactly as advertised! Beds were super comfortable and had everything you could need. The views off the deck are amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Joseph Y., St.Pete, Fl

Liked: Cleanliness
VRBO listed a home that featured a hot tub along with a lot of other amenities. Although there were many other desirable homes to choose from, my family decided on this one mainly due to the hot tub. When we arrived, one of the first things we noticed was that the hot tub was dry and not even plugged in. Contacted property management, VACASA, and was told that the property did not have a hot tub! Eventually was told that I would be refunded for the hot tub charge (a daily fee) and would be refunded one night’s stay. Still waiting for the refunds!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose P.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was great! The deck was picture perfect. The house was clean and well stocked. Game room was perfect for kids. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lacey W.

Didn't come with enough dishwasher detergent or trash bags, bathrooms didnt come with soap, cleaners didnt sweep under furniture. Kitchen did come with everything to cook so that was nice! Hot tub was nice heavily chlorinated though. Wifi was patchy but you were way up there so thats to be expected. Drive was killer turns and took forever it felt like, definitely no going back down once you get up.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey W.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beech Escape - July 21-24, 2025

Overall, this is an very good property, with two main provisos. The first obvious thing that any renter of this property will notice is the approx. 2 mile trip over winding gravel roads with a few switchbacks from the main road to the house. This adds 20 min. or so to or from the house, which has to be computed into any trip to dinner or activities, and it requires full attention to stay on the road (extreme hillsides in many areas). That situation is not disclosed in the listing. The agency attempted to share an alternate route that could not be followed. Second, the shower in the main floor master suite is tiny, maybe 3-feet square, nowhere near enough room to shower unless you are a contortionist. There is a neighboring hot tub that takes up too much space that should have been allocated to a much more comfortable shower. On the plus side, the back porch and lookout over the forest are fantastic, you will use this space a lot. Bedding was very ample and comfortable. Recliners in the main floor sectional do not operate well and appear to be malfunctioning. Kitchen is well fitted.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Family Getaway

This was the perfect spot for our two familes - our kids are ages 8-12 and the downstairs area provided hours or entertainment while the adults were able to talk and hang out upstairs. The covered porch was a favorite of everyone. We hope to return in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best choice for a good time!

Awesome property to host a get together! Close and convenient to Beech Mountain and remote enough for a get away
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Brandon R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Title

Not impressed, none of the bedroom or bathroom doors would shut or lock. Not enough bathroom towels or kitchen towels. Was only given 1 trash bag and 1 roll of paper
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Oz weekend

Amazing property, it had everything we needed, kitchen was completely stocked with every kind of pots and pans and utensils. Bathrooms had plenty of towels and beds were very clean. All rooms were decorated beautifully and we li we all the extra blankets for us to use when we were on the deck watching tv. The downstairs was a favorite hang out . . We will stay here again and I would have to say it was the best place we have rented. We had 3 couples and a 2 year old, a1 year old and a 7 month staying there and we had plenty of room. We did not use the 4th bedroom because of the bunk beds and the grandkids being so young.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Snow!

Great place. Clean, easy to find, and close to the slopes. Thanks for a great experience. Will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Paul T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nightmare

The cabin was very nice and clean but the WiFi did not work so couldn’t access any of the TVs. The hot tub was freezing. We called the support number. They had no one who could come out to help us with either issue. By morning we still hadn’t hear from anyone so decided to check out and move to a hotel. We rented this place because of the amenities listed. We feel we should be given a refund for the remaining two nights. We have rented several times from VRBO without any issues. This is the first time our rental was handled by Vacasa. Whole thing was a nightmare. We won’t be renting again. It was expensive and certainly didn’t live up to listing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Ann D., Columbia

Liked: Cleanliness

Serene/peaceful and remote

Gorgeous house tucked away in a very remote location w amazing views. Plenty of room for our family… main reason I rented house was for the back porch- but sadly nothing worked- fireplace wouldn’t light and propane for heater empty. Upstairs air didn’t work, several remotes and clocks had no batteries or they were dead, microwave did not heat, screens were missing in windows (later found hidden behind dresser). It indicates pet friendly but for little dogs yard was a struggle; so be aware- it’s also a distance from Boone (not being familiar with mountain driving- 12 miles to me is close- however it’s a 45-50 min drive). If house was inspected prior to rental; would’ve been an amazing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Brock R.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Misleading stay

Overall my friends and I had a good time but some things we were not satisfied with. The following were issues we had: broken hot tub, broken locks on doors, falsely advertised gym, missing bed sheets, only a $50 refund for a broken hot tub, tv remotes missing , beds not being made, and a very poor cleaning job.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing House -Needs Some Attention to Details!

The house was in an amazing location and what sells the house is outdoor living space. It was perfect and we spent 95% of our time there. However no remotes worked in the house, tv, ceiling fans, nothing. There was not a spatula or cooking spoon in the house. There was not no hand soap in the bathroom, no dishwasher detergent, no kitchen towels or dish clothes. The outside heater only Elgar enough gas for one night. It is an amazing house the owners needs to do some refreshing on amenities. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rainy weekend on Beech Mt.

The house on Locus Ridge Road was adequate, with plenty of space for our multi-generational group to spread out. The outdoor covered porch had two heaters,necessary this rainy weekend. A few kitchen tools that we needed for baking were lacking, measuring spoons, etc. We could have used better instructions about where to take recyclables that our group generated, and convenient grocery shopping locations.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Howard M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Lousy

The house was not as advertised. Weeds growing all over the front. Light bulbs out. Mold on the shower curtain. Dusty. Broken window shades, dead leaves on deck. No cable connection to lower level TV. Dirty, stained deck cushions....and more
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Maxim T.

Disliked: Cleanliness

No AC, far drive from everything

We arrivied with my family to celebrate my birthday. At the evening mentioned that AC is not working tried to contact for 2 days anyone for this property, finally someone got back to me and told me that previous had an issue with freon and repairs was done not well, the next available AC guy is available in a week, and for now just open windows should be cooller (we had 8 years old son with us) No any other option was offered. Bad experience.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

April M.

Liked: Cleanliness

We love this place.

This place was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Lyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice stay!

We enjoyed this property for 5 nights. Beds were comfortable, easy check in process. There was a huge yellow jacket hive on the back porch which was removed the next morning after check in. The property manager called to tell us it was there. I was very grateful because I am very allergic to bites of all kinds. The property is about a 10 min drive to restaurants in the Beech Mountain area. It is a very curvey drive to get to the property. You would definitely need a 4WD in the winter. Very isolated only one neighbor. 20 mins to Banner Elk. 35 mins to Grandfather Mountain. Good place to visit and to relax!! Would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

STACI D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Stay!

We all enjoyed the home so much! It was nice, clean and felt like home! It had everything we needed! The Open kitchen was great and the down stairs was perfect! Great views from Bful back porch. The hot tub was relaxing and very clean. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Enjoyed the quiet location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

David S., Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness

family ski trip

House was exactly as shown, great location - beech is 10 min and Sugar 30 mins. Definitely need 4WD vehicle especially in the winter.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021