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A living room with a fireplace, a ceiling fan, and a dining area with wooden chairs and a table.
A green single-story house with a garage, a front porch, and a gravel driveway.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a window with blinds.
A wooden deck with two rocking chairs and a table, surrounded by a wooden railing.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black oven, and a microwave.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 113328 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Place, Linville River
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Sugar Mountain Resort
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Grandfather Mountain
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Banner Elk

This vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Linville River and Sugar Creek Gem Mine. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Linville River - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Grandfather Mountain - 16 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 20 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • Appalachian State University - 25 min drive - 17.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬10 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.

Dog-friendly mountain home with covered deck, scenic views, firepit, & game room

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You've found the perfect mountain retreat for the whole family! Boasting five bedrooms, modern amenities, and expansive living quarters - this home has it all!

As you walk inside, instantly take notice of the home's beautiful wood flooring. The heart of the home, the living room, showcases a gas fireplace, a large TV, and ample seating. The adjacent well-equipped kitchen boasts all of the necessities for whipping up home-cooked meals, and the wooden dining table offers the perfect spot to sit back and indulge in a family-style meal. Off this space, you'll appreciate having access to a large laundry room/mud room.

With two primary en suite bedrooms and three equally cozy rooms to choose from, rest assured that everyone will be satisfied with their sleeping arrangements. After a day spent on the nearby slopes, unwind in the jetted tub, or cozy up for a movie and game night in the family room - equipped with a pool table. Additional interior perks include central air-conditioning, board games, and internet access.

Outside, relish sweeping mountain views from the main level's covered deck. The lower-level deck offers additional outdoor seating. As the sun begins to set over the mountains, fire up the provided gas grill before enjoying gooey s'mores over the firepit.

When you're out exploring, visit Sugar Mountain Resort, Grandfather Golf & Country Club, Beech Mt. Ski Resort, the Mile High Swinging Bridge, and Grandfather Mountain State Park.

Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 PM
Check-out time: 10:00 AM
All guests shall abide by the good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Ski shuttle details:

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, 4.5 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms and a dining area. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing 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: 3,328 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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Rules

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

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 4.

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

105785

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this vacation home?

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

Is there parking available at Dog-friendly mountain home with covered deck, scenic views, firepit, & game room?

Yes, there is a garage.

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.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Dog-friendly mountain home with covered deck, scenic views, firepit, & game room?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a fireplace and a kitchen as well as a firepit.

Are there hot tubs at Dog-friendly mountain home with covered deck, scenic views, firepit, & game room?

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?

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

Are there connecting rooms at Dog-friendly mountain home with covered deck, scenic views, firepit, & game room?

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

Are there rooms with balconies at Dog-friendly mountain home with covered deck, scenic views, firepit, & game room?

Yes, every house at Dog-friendly mountain home with covered deck, scenic views, firepit, & game room comes with a balcony and some offer mountain views.

Dog-friendly mountain home with covered deck, scenic views, firepit, & game room Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 19 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gail J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All was well. Plenty of room and nice yard
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Great stay

Large home with plenty of activities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

Great place!

The property is in a great location. It is large and roomy. We enjoyed our stay and would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ann W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Comfortable family place

Overall a pretty nice place near a lot of actvities and restaurantsn
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacey J.

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

Ski weekend

Great property, plenty of room.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandolyn H.

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

2024 Family Vacay

Great location! Large home with two separate “living spaces”. Has everything you could possibly want/need to feel at home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Martha S.

Great place!

Very clean. Beautiful views! The only thing that bothered us was there was no thermostat for the downstairs. The days were quite warm while we were there, and when we got the upstairs to a comfortable temperature, the downstairs was super, super cold! Regardless, we would probably stay there again if we ever go back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne E.

Great mountain home.

Great spaces to spread out, big kitchen with plenty of cookware and dishes to cook meals and sit together at the long table, comfortable beds, everything well appointed to make our stay comfy. Covered porch was a great place to start the day. The house is surrounded by trees but close to grocery stores and restaurants. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

james d.

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

Great place to stay

The house is beautiful, we really enjoyed the pool table and the fuzz ball. Everything in the house worked great. The house was very clean and comfortable. Conveniently located. I highly recomend this house. Verbo is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

debra h.

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

Fall get away

The house was wonderful but the views from the deck was even better. The view of the mountain and leaves changing was great. The house has plenty of of room for my family to relax and play together. We will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Family friendly

We had a great time at this house! 5 mins away from everything your family would want to do! The house was very clean and up to date! We loved the game room! Low on silverware so we had to do a lot of dishes! Over all our family would love to vist again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martha S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is wonderful! Perfect for our large family. Our only complaints would be that there were no replacement garbage bags in the house, which we found a little odd. Also, there is only one thermostat that controls upstairs and downstairs. It was quite warm during our stay, so when we adjusted the air to be comfortable upstairs, it was extremely cold downstairs, but we made do with extra blankets. Regardless of these minor issues, the overall experience was absolutely wonderful, and we would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

Awesome rental.

The house was lovely and roomy. One of the cleanest vacation rentals we have ever been in! Great location to Banner Elk, Sugar Mountain, Beech Mountain, Grandfather mountain, and Boone and Blowing Rock. The kitchen was well stocked, plenty of bath towels, everything you would need. Nice large laundry room. All bathrooms were large and very clean. The downstairs rooms were super nice and the common area has a pool table and nice play room for children. Nice yard out back for dogs. 2 decks- 1 upper and 1 lower. The view of the mountains was great. I texted the staff a couple of times and received immediate response. Loved the house!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

AMY F.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
We arrived to our rental which was very nice. Got everything unloaded out of 3 vehicles and settled in. Only to realize that the water did not work. My husband went out to the water meter to make sure the water was on. He came back inside and said a shovel was laying beside the meter, and it looked like a torch lighter had been used and melted part of the meter. Sure enough. THE PIPES WERE FROZEN! We contacted the host. He told us the pipes were probably frozen. Either we could move or stay there with no water. not happening! can’t flush the toilet, can’t take a shower, can’t cook ( which groceries had already been purchased) Problem was the only place they had available was 30 minutes away. . We loaded up everything and moved. Mind you we we had driven most of the day and had already purchased twilight passes to ski that night. However, having to travel 30 minutes one way and unload the vehicles again and drive back 30 minutes. We had to forfeit our night ski session. I get it accidents happen, and I was thankful for the host finding us another place. Although, it was definitely a downgrade. One thing that really perturbed me was the fact that we were sent a text saying our house had been cleaned and we could check in. When we arrived.There were a few dirty dishes in the sink.. Which only made sense that the cleaning crew knew the water didn’t work. How do you clean without water? They told me we would be compensated. I have been contacting the company for 3 weeks.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joan H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter family vacation

Loved the house and its location. Our only complaint would be a new company needs to be hired to clean the property. When we arrived the refrigerator had not been wiped out, the dishwasher was full, the glass doors hadn’t been cleaned, the oven was filthy which led to a terrible burning smell each time we used it, the trash took up almost half of the garage, and there was dust and dirt under the sofas. The management company was very quick to respond when we called, although the only thing they could really address was the garbage once we were there. We did receive a partial refund of our cleaning deposit. I know there was not much they could do once we were there, but I would highly suggest getting another cleaning group or checking the house once they say it’s ready. There also needs to be more trash bags in the kitchen. We only had the one in the can. These things didn’t spoil our otherwise wonderful, snowy, frigid time there. The house was perfect for our family vacation and, being from Florida, we loved the snowy conditions.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Positives: The house was fabulous. Had everything that we needed for cooking and dishes accommodating 6 of us. The covered porch was a hit and the view was nice- just a partial view of the mountains but trees were at their fullest. We appreciated being able to drive up to the door to unload and that 3 bedrooms were on first floor. ( some of us are unable to climb flight of stairs). Great location to trails and Banner Elk.Negatives: There was only one extra garbage bag for us. We were also asked to take our garbage after checkout to the local waste facility a couple miles away. Very inconvenient. Seems that there could be bear proof cans at the house. There was also only enough porch furniture for 3 people. Luckily we brought camping chairs with us. Communication with Vacasa was terrible. Trying to get answers prior to going took a while and many back and forth emails. There was a separate charge from VRBO when we paid the bill that was confusing and took a while to get an answer. When we had another issue about the grill and didn’t get an answer, we finally called the local Vacasa near our rental and they were great- responded immediately to our request!In summary, we had a great time and loved the house. Bring extra garbage bags and camping chairs. And work with the local Vacasa folks if you can find the number, rather than the main support center.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Matheau M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Terrible time

Got there Friday at 5pm. Tried to go up the driveway in my 4x4 truck and started sliding a quarter of the way up. I tried to stop from sliding and slid into the ditch on the property. Called vacasa and they told me they would get back to me. Never got backed to me. I called and texted multiple times from friday at 5pm to this morning befor we checked out. Over and over they said sorry and they would get back to me. As of right now i still have not heard from anyone. Me and my family were stuck and could not do anything for 2 days. I asked for a plow or scraper to come help me but nothing was done. Every other drive way was perfect for vehicles to drive on. Knowing it was going to snow Wednesday and Thursday the property management should have did something about the driveway. It was like a ice ring. My sister drove all the way from Charleston south carolina just so we would have a way to get around and she couldnt make it until sunday. Our weekend plans were ruined..i ended up walking the mountain woods to find logs and also a house that was under construction i found boards to put in and across the ditch and then had to ask a stranger to pull me sidewas so i could get un stuck. Finally yesterday i got my truck out. But still called vacasa back and they said the same thing that they was working on it and would call back. But they did not. My family had to park at a random property and pray they were not towed. We also had to carry all of our belongings up the slick driveway.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Candace B.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024