Location: Banner Elk, Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina, USA (1.5 Miles from Banner Elk Stop Light) View Map
Accommodations: Cottage, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths (Sleeps 8-12)
Located 1.5 miles from the Banner Elk stop light, the Cornerstone Cottage is ideally located in the heart of the High Country. Guests will greatly appreciate the private, quaint mountain setting while maintaining access to the top-tier shops, eateries, and activities of downtown Banner Elk. Occupants can look forward to returning from a day's activities to relax by the fireplaces, soak in the hot tub, and ponder on the deck. Although there are many great features that guests will enjoy, the strengths of the Cottage are its location, floor plan, and accessibility.
One of the most attractive feature of the Cottage is its floor plan. The entry level features a den, kitchen, three bedrooms (each with a queen bed), two bathrooms, a sunroom/game room, an outside private hot tub, and a wonderful deck overlooking Shawneehaw Creek. The first room guests enter is a well-appointed den with leather furniture (including a queen sleeper sofa), rustic tones, a magnificent gas fireplace, and a 32" television with cable. Many hours will seamlessly pass in this wonderful room as you enjoy reading by the fire, relaxing on the sofa, or catching up with friends and family. The kitchen (truly the heart of the Cottage) is large and roomy, and is very well equipped for most chefs. Notable features include two microwaves, a gas fireplace, and a recently restored beautiful 1940's 7' x 4' solid maple rectangular table with matching benches ideal for family-style feasts and games! Each bedroom features a queen-size bed and simple decor. The back of the house boasts a large deck where guests will enjoy relaxing to the sounds of Shawneehaw Creek or soaking in the hot tub while star gazing. Finally, the sun room exudes the mountain's rustic nature by surrounding guests with knotty pine walls and ceilings, a slate floor, and a wall of windows looking eastward over the grounds. Additionally, the sunroom houses a foosball table. Although many amenities are offered on the Cottage's first floor, guests would be cheated if they didn't visit and enjoy the downstairs level.
Unique to the Cottage is its downstairs level. This level features a master suite, galley-style kitchen with eat in nook, and den, providing a semi-private retreat for the more discerning guests. The master suite is a spacious room with a king-size bed, gas "wood-burning" stove, cable television, and its own bathroom with a large shower. The well equipped galley-style kitchen offers a refrigerator/freezer, stove, oven, microwave, coffee maker, and utensils, and it will certainly accentuate the semi-private retreat or augment the upstairs activities. Finally, the large den features a full sleeper sofa, magnificent gas fireplace with hand-carved mantle, a cedar closet, and a 32" television with cable. Amplifying these features are the wood tones of knotty pine walls throughout. Although it serves wonderfully as a semi-private retreat, it also provides an ideal setting to separate children and adults, thereby affording a relaxing vacation to ALL the guests (especially us parents)!
Another very attractive feature of the Cottage is its ease of access. Located along Balm Highway/Highway 194, the road leading to the Cottage is of mild gradient and relatively straight. Additionally, having personally slid down steep driveways during the High Country winters, we specifically sought a gentle driveway for year round access. You'd be hard pressed to find a more friendly driveway. Finally, the first floor rests level with the surroundings, thereby negating the multiple steps that abound on most local properties. These features, coupled with the Cottage's level main floor and relation to downtown, make it ideal not only for the winter visitor, but also for those seeking reprise from the South's summer heat.
Whether it's luxury or simplicity you are seeking, you'll find your desires fulfilled at the Cornerstone Cottage. Its location, floor plan, accessibility, and amenities will be a welcomed treat to your visit to this wonderful area they call the High Country.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: in the unit
- Dryer: in the unit
- Linens Provided
- Covered Parking: Single car covered parking provided
- Off Street Parking: Plenty of parking with a circle drive
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Separate side drive provided.
- Gas Fireplace: Two fireplaces upstairs (den and kitchen), one downstairs (den).
- Wood Stove: Gas "wood burning" stove fireplace in lower level's master bedroom.
- Beds
- King Bed: Lower level master bedroom
- Queen Bed: Each of the entry level bedrooms (3).
- Convertible Bed: Upstairs queen size sleeper sofa, downstairs full size sleeper sofa.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Upper and lower dens, upper and lower master bedrooms.
- DVD
- Private Hot Tub: Private location on back deck.
- Foosball
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Each level has its own full kitchen; lower unit is a galley-style kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave: Two located in upper kitchen, one in lower kitchen
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony: Located off upper master bedroom
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details: Deck overlooks Shawneehaw Creek. Property with 250ft of private creek.
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Dogs only.
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: At least 25 years old for responsible renter.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Summer outdoor music concerts.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Mar 01-Aug 31 .. $250/night .. $1100/week .. $3000/month
Sep 01-Nov 24 .. $275/night .. $1600/week
Nov 25-Feb 28 .. $330/night .. $1850/week
Prices do NOT include sales tax, pet fee (35/pet), and cleaning fee ($125).
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Cornerstone Cottage of Banner Elk
Year Purchased: 2008
Why the Owner Chose Banner Elk
The NC High Country, and Banner Elk in particular, offer wonderful year round activities for families like ours to enjoy. Although we have always appreciated mountainous terrain and outdoor activities, the unique character of Banner Elk as a resort-style small town with snow skiing, fly fishing, and wonderful restaurants and shops in the immediate vicinity enticed us to purchase a vacation property to share with others.
The Unique Benefits at this Cottage
The Cottage offers the seclusion and peace of a mountain retreat with the benefit of a nearby resort town. It's unique location offers extremely easy all-weather access and ready access to the town of Banner Elk. Occupants will enjoy sitting on the deck overlooking a private stretch of Shawneehaw Creek as well as star gazing while sitting in the hot tub. The unique arrangement of a spacious first floor kitchen and a downstairs kitchen is wonderful for multiple families and holiday gatherings. Additionally, the presence of a complete downstairs living space (bedroom, kitchen, and den) is ideal to separate adults and children so all can relax on vacation.
Located 7 miles from the Cottage, the Mast General Store in Valle Crucis is the Original store. A must see for any visitor to the High Country.
The best sandwiches we've eatin' to date. Consider picking up sandwiches for your picnic at the Valle Crucis park!
For those who fly fish, this is a beautiful boulder strewn medium-sized river full of wild rainbows and browns.
Chocked full of wonderful restaurants and shops, downtown Banner Elk is only 1.5 miles from the Cottage.
A wonderful, well-maintained park in the heart of Banner Elk. Enjoy the beautifully restored Shawneehaw Creek, multiple playgrounds, walking trail, and open fields.
Located 40 minutes from the Cottage and boasting the title of America's third cleanest lake, Watauga Lake offers wonderful summer activities.
Owner's Map of Banner Elk
We grew up in Memphis, TN. Shortly after marrying, Tom joined the US Navy, departing Memphis. We have always enjoyed outdoor activities including fishing, hiking, canoeing, and snow skiing. We have three children, all of whom thoroughly enjoy the great outdoors.
Property Photos
- Cornerstone Cottage - Banner Elk, North Carolina Cottage with Private Hot Tub, overlooking Shawneehaw Creek
- Entry Level Den - Banner Elk, North Carolina Cottage with Private Hot Tub, overlooking Shawneehaw Creek
- Entry Level Kitchen - Banner Elk, North Carolina Cottage with Private Hot Tub, overlooking Shawneehaw Creek
- Entry Level Kitchen
- Entry Level Master Bedroom
- Downstairs Master Bedroom
- Downstairs Den
- Hot Tub
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