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Outdoor Kitchen! 'The Hobbit House' on Elk River

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A covered outdoor seating area with wooden benches, a concrete floor, and a view of a natural landscape with trees and a stream.
An outdoor patio with a brick fireplace, wooden chairs, and a grill.
A small, single-story building with a curved roof, a large central door, and two smaller windows.
A spacious living area with a leather sofa, a wooden dining table, and a kitchen with a brick wall and wooden beams.
A cozy room with wooden walls, a bed, a desk, and a television.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washer
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Elk Park, NC
  • Place, Mountain Glen Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Lees-McRae College
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, The Greene
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Additional Sleeping (Loft)

1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Outdoor Kitchen! 'The Hobbit House' on Elk River

6 Mi to Banner Elk | 15 Mi to Grandfather Mtn | 16 Mi to Blue Ridge Pkwy

Step into a fairy tale at this unique High Country vacation rental! Nestled right on the Elk River, this enchanted home boasts a charming Hobbit-inspired style w/ warm wood and stone details. Sip coffee on the covered patio — complete with an outdoor kitchen and fireplace — before heading off to trek Blue Ridge trails, ski nearby slopes, or explore Banner Elk shops and eateries. Book your mystical riverfront escape now!

-- THE PROPERTY --

OUTDOOR LIVING
- Covered patio, Smart TV, wood-burning fireplace
- Outdoor kitchen w/ gas grill
- Riverfront property

INDOOR LIVING
- Smart TVs, board games
- Washer, dryer
- Central A/C & heating
- 2 twin rollaway beds

KITCHEN
- Gas stove, oven, dishwasher
- Drip & Keurig coffee maker (coffee not provided)
- Toaster, microwave, Instant Pot
- Cooking basics, dishware & flatware

ACCESSIBILITY
- 2-story home, step-free entry
- Bedrooms & bathrooms on 1st floor
- Loft requires steep stairs to access

PARKING
- Gravel driveway parking for up to 4 vehicles if parked in tandem

-- THE LOCATION --

- Nestled in North Carolina's High Country for year-round mountain outdoor adventures
- Surrounded by lush Western NC forests, rushing waters & serene Blue Ridge scenery
- 8 miles to Elk River Falls
- 9 miles to Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster
- 10 miles to Sugar Mountain Resort & Beech Mountain Ski Resort
- 29 miles to Fish Springs Marina: Watauga Lake

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Sleeps up to 6 guests w/ twin rollaway beds

SECURITY CAMERA INFORMATION
- 1 exterior device
- Location: side of house
- Coverage: entry, side of house
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20308904ha
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 and a first aid kit
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

About the neighborhood

Elk Park

Located in Elk Park, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Grandfather Mountain.
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Elk Park, NC

What's nearby

  • Mountain Glen Golf Club - 7 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Lees-McRae College - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • The Greene - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Elk Statue - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Banner House Museum - 9 min drive - 8.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Puerto Nuevo - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Puerto Nuevo - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Outdoor Kitchen! 'The Hobbit House' on Elk River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Outdoor Kitchen! 'The Hobbit House' on Elk River?

As of Oct 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Outdoor Kitchen! 'The Hobbit House' on Elk River on Oct 4, 2026 start from $294, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Outdoor Kitchen! 'The Hobbit House' on Elk River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Outdoor Kitchen! 'The Hobbit House' on Elk River?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Outdoor Kitchen! 'The Hobbit House' on Elk River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Lees-McRae College, The Greene, and Elk Statue. Mountain Glen Golf Club and Tate-Evans Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 107 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home! We absolutely loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place, very clean and the fishing was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice place. Would do again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was absolutely beautiful. It was much larger inside than it appeared in the pictures. I was a perfect spot for my husband and I and our two children to stay at while skiing at Beech Mountain.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Very quiet and comfortable accommodations. Our host was very helpful and so kind. Very easy to get to Banner Elk and close to Boone and Linville. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect winter getaway

This is the perfect place for a winter vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 12, 2025
Glad you enjoyed staying at our cabin. Hope you return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home

Fishing was awesome, house was clean and close to Banner Elk!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 22, 2025
Glad you enjoyed the river. Hope you return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

anniversary trip

Parents loved their stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 24, 2023
What a great gift idea - A unique cottage getaway! We hope you'll try it yourself one day!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything in the listing was as described! The home was warm and welcoming with a lot of creature comforts. We had to cut our trip short unexpectedly but would definitely rent this place again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view of the creek below was great. The Hobbit house was very unique and we loved that! We had one person in a wheelchair, so access was essential and it worked out perfectly. The host was very quick to respond. We would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

Perfect home for a relaxing weekend vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 25, 2023
We are glad you had a good stay. Hope you return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable stay

We greatly enjoyed our stay. Loved the unique quirks of the modern hobbit house and the high end finishes.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 12, 2022
Glad you appreciated the Hobbit touches and enjoyed your stay. Hope you stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

Fun place to stay, especially when you love the Hobbit/Lord of the Rings movies.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 4, 2022
I'm thrilled you appreciated the Hobbit nuances! Not everyone will recognize the Tolkien influences, but everyone should enjoy the comfort. We hope you stay again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The entire experience exceeded our expectations. Everything we wanted and needed was in the home and in great shape. Despite an arctic blast, we still enjoyed access to the river and the trout that inhabit the backyard, all of which were still swimming when we left. Perfect family holiday for us, Thank you for sharing.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Really enjoyed the property. Would recommend and would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 22, 2024
Glad you had a good time. Hope you return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome property, we'll be back!

Awesome getaway in the mountains in a very, very well appointed Hobbit hole! The setting and amenities were perfect, we can't wait to find time to get back for a longer stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 8, 2023
So glad you enjoyed your getaway in our unique Hobbit House and hope you'll stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Hobbit House is truly unique. The decor and furnishings are very nice, as well as he outdoor area. The river is more of a creek, but overall we really enjoyed our stay. We would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very cool place

Really neat place, definitely stay if you are tired of the same old log cabin. Excellent kitchen, and HEATED FLOORS IN THE BATHROOM!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 23, 2022
Glad you enjoyed our unique, upscale getaway. The heated bathroom floors are especially nice after a day out skiing.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful views

The property was beautiful and very easy to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 25, 2023
Happy you had a nice time. Hope you will stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hobbit

Fun time and real nice place to stay. Well decorated and apportioned.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 6, 2025
Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful setting

Hobbit Retreat was the perfect location for hiking the AT and for dining in Banner Elk. The sound of the river is wonderful from the outside seating areas, the kitchen was well-equipped and everything was clean and new!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 22, 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed listening to the river and the hiking! We hope you come back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Between the details of the woodworking, and the roaring of the river, it was the perfect place to relax and unwind for our family. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 20, 2022
Thank you for mentioning the detailed work that went in to our cottage. And we're happy you were able to relax, unwind, and enjoy your time there.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Quality build property with every touch thought of. Fly fishing is great right next to the cabin. We will be staying there our next trip to Banner Elk…
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 3, 2022
It's nice you appreciated the quality of this cabin's build. I hope you caught some nice trout. We would love to have you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this neat hobbit themed house! The details were impressive. Very clean and comfortable! The river was fun and relaxing, my children enjoyed climbing on the rocks and wading in the water. I enjoyed the rocking chairs by the river. We hope to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Loved this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 1, 2022
So glad you loved your stay at our Hobbit Retreat

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