Red Bird Retreat - Luxury Home in The Lodges at Eagles Nest

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A log cabin with a stone foundation, wooden exterior, and a porch with a stone railing.
A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding glass door.
A two-story log cabin with a hot tub, stone chimney, and a covered porch.
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering natural light.
A spacious kitchen with granite countertops, a central island, and a dining area with a large window.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Banner Elk, NC
  • Place, Buckeye Recreational Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Beech Mountain Resort
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Land of Oz
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

King Master Bedroom Suite

1 King Bed

Upper King Suite

1 King Bed

Upper Queen Suite

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

EnSuite Bathroom for Queen Suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

EnSuite Full Bathroom for Upper King Suite

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Powder Room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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Property grounds
Winterfell Lodge at Eagles Nest - near tennis, pickleball with a creek and firepit!
Banner Elk
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
Winterfell Lodge at Eagles Nest - near tennis, pickleball with a creek and firepit!

About the neighborhood

Banner Elk

Located in Banner Elk, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Beech Mountain Resort and Sugar 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. Land of Oz and Fish Springs Marina are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledding.
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Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

  • Buckeye Recreational Center - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 10 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Land of Oz - 12 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Watauga River - 14 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Lees-McRae College - 17 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Puerto Nuevo - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪First Chair Coffe Shop - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Red Bird Retreat - Luxury Home in The Lodges at Eagles Nest pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Red Bird Retreat - Luxury Home in The Lodges at Eagles Nest?

As of Oct 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Red Bird Retreat - Luxury Home in The Lodges at Eagles Nest on Jan 2, 2027 start from $523, 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 Red Bird Retreat - Luxury Home in The Lodges at Eagles Nest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Red Bird Retreat - Luxury Home in The Lodges at Eagles Nest?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Red Bird Retreat - Luxury Home in The Lodges at Eagles Nest located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Buckeye Recreational Center and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Beech Mountain Resort. Land of Oz and Lees-McRae College are also within 9 mi (15 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. 23 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountain Escape

Red Bird Retreat is a lovely property! The home is beautifully decorated and has all of the amenities of home. I recommend driving there in the daylight if you haven’t been to Eagle’s Nest before.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 20, 2023
Thank you so much for sharing. Knowing our guest had a great time and enjoyed the property is its own reward! Take care and we hope you will revisit sooner rather than later.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing mountain home!

This is a beautiful home surrounded by nature in an amazing mountain community. The house was luxurious and well stocked. There’s walking trails and parks in the community and tons to to nearby. Grandfather mountain is 40 minutes away and skiing is 20-30 minutes at Beech Mountain or Sugar Mountain.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderfully relaxing cabin!

This is a fabulous place to get away! There were 6 adults, an 8 year old, 6 year old and 5 month infant. The house was very accommodating and has a well-stocked kitchen. The hot tub was an added feature as well as the fire pit and tree swing! Very cozy cabin and it didn’t even matter to us that we only got a dusting of snow. Plenty of other things to do. And also, beds are very comfy! Definitely enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 11, 2023
Thank you so much for sharing! We hope you visit us again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was exceptional. It was beautiful and clean and had a great assortment of games for family fun. There was a fire pit and hot tub which we didn’t have the opportunity to enjoy while there but would definitely want to take advantage of if we had more time. The driveway was great with plenty of parking for all our vehicles. We even had one person with an electric car, so the charger worked out well for her. The road getting to the house was winding but well maintained. A warning to other guests, do not trust Google Maps to get to or from Beech Mountain. Always route to the main entrance at the Lodges at Eagles Nest to go anywhere as some roads suggested by Google Maps are only meant for ATVs and others are gravel roads. If you always route to the main entrance first, you will be fine and have well maintained roads. Also, bring your own wash clothes as there were none supplied, just one towel per person for the entire stay. Other than that one minor inconvenience, the stay was absolutely perfect and I would recommend highly to anyone wanting to stay in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home

Home was clean and spacious. Not a very good selection of cable channels but tvs did have other options. No laundry detergent or dish soap to hand wash dishes. No hairdryers. Overall it was a great fit for attending a wedding weekend. Just needed a few items to assist guests in keeping the house clean on a daily basis.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home in a gorgeous neighborhood. Awesome access to hiking and relaxation.

Rental company was very responsive to all of our questions and the home was very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it!

Great place in a perfect getaway location. Would definitely return and probably looking to do so soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful mountain home

Beautiful home on a lovely wooded lot. The house is well appointed and very comfortable. We arrived after a very big snow and the roads within the community were cleared as well as the driveway. The views looking out the back of the house we’re amazing. We were able to get to Beech Mountain and Hawks Nest Tubing for several fun excursions. Highly recommend this home for a fun winter escape!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Red Bird Retreat

We loved our stay at the Red Bird Retreat. The neighborhood was beautiful and the home was settled on a great lot. Once you enter the neighborhood it takes about 15 minutes to get to the house and is about 30 minutes from beech mountain ski resort. Four wheel drive necessary for winter conditions.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful cabin

Great cabin. Beautiful, modern cabin high in the mountains. Road up to the top is daunting, but there was no snow and unusually warm for late November.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay

We just loved the house. The owners thought of everything and did not cut corners! Very comfortable and homey, but luxurious at the same time. House was clean, but we had to unload the dishwasher upon check-in, and only 1 garbage bag for a group of 5 and a 3 night stay. Very limited and generic supplies from the rental agency. Even with that, we had a great stay. We just were not expecting to pick up those things for a 3 night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

On top of the world

This is a high end, private property at Eagles Nest. It has everything you could need and outdoor relaxation spots you won’t want to leave. Eagles nest itself offers beautiful surroundings and incredible views. Banner Elk has food options that are surprisingly excellent. Please note that the property is 4 miles from the entrance and first time up should be done in daylight. Definitely will be back to enjoy again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice property … no view

The property is very nice and exactly as shown. A very long drive to or from the main gate. Thought we would have Mountain View… instead only see the backyard. Nonetheless very nice !
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home in a private and natural setting.

Beautifully designed to maintained home. Very quiet and away from the road with some privacy. Very nice porch and central family room to gather with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Vacation

We had a great time at Red Bird Retreat and we were lucky enough to get plenty of snow. Only recommendations we would make is to have a drop zone of some sort at the front door for jackets, etc... We only had four people and I can't imagine how it would have been with eight people trying to hang coats, mittens, etc... Also the hot tub was fun but having a covered breezeway to get to it would have been nice so we didn't have to walk through snow or ice to get to it. Overall we would definitely recommend this property and will hopefully be back next year.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

5++ star stay in a beautiful cabin in Eagles Nest!!!

If you're looking for a nice relaxing getaway with tons to do- look no further. This cabin was amazing. It had all the amenities! An amazing back porch with a grill and lots of seating to entertain the adults. The hot tub, hidden game room upstairs, board games and lots of spacious rooms with designer bedding made us not want to leave. Did I mention the beds were so comfortable? Every bedroom had a big tv and a beautiful bathroom. From the master bedroom you can walk out to the back porch and enjoy the beautiful skies while rocking away in a really comfortable rocking chair. Not to mention everything was extremely clean. Kitchen was fully stocked with cooking utensils and supplies - it had everything we needed to cook all of our meals. Top notch appliances made me want to cook!! The location was excellent and quiet. The fireplace was super cozy !! With lots of throws for everyone to wrap theirselves up in. :) The owners have thought of so many little things that make it like home. This cabin was even better than described. The house itself is surrounded by amazing wildlife. Beech mountain is filled with tons of activities and restaurants and the community was very respectful about wearing masks and social distancing. Overall fantastic home, with great amenities in the Eagles Nest community and a beautiful location. You can rent an ATV, enjoy a game of putt putt, practice your archery skills, go climbing, or just enjoy the beautiful mountain views at the Great Camp all within minutes in the mountains. Hosts did a fantastic job with communication. We could not have been happier. Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great trip

We loved everything about our stay! Wonderful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Winter Weekend Getaway

What a treat it was to enjoy a holiday weekend at Red Bird Retreat! Everything was perfectly presented and the amenities allowed for 3 couples to have plenty of room to spread out! We had 3 days of constant snow and the roads were continuously plowed which made the option to come and go very easy, however we found that everything we needed was at Red Bird Retreat. We can't wait for our next visit!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cozy Mountain retreat

The property was exactly as described on line and perfect for our winter weekend retreat. Our family enjoyed sledding on the resort property near the cabin and skiing at nearby Beech mountain. We all made it up safely to the cabin despite the winter weather. We all had 4 wheel drive vehicles, and the property management company made the weather conditions and 4 wheel drive requirements very clear. The staff at the front gate were also very helpful and friendly. The kitchen was very well equipped which was great as our family loves to cook.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

One thing

One thing I forgot to mention in my review- the only issue we had was with the internet. It worked fine in the main rooms of the house and on the back deck. But it didn't reach to the bedrooms. The upstairs king room was spotty, the others got no signal. So we couldn't use the smart tv's in those rooms, and my daughter was unable to do her schoolwork in her room. If connectivity could be improved, this would be a perfect house!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fun, relaxing trip to Eagle's Nest

We absolutely loved Red Bird Retreat! This home was tucked into the woods and it was so private and magical. We loved the yard, especially the hammock and swing! The house was very nice- kitchen was well stocked and all of the furniture was very comfortable. There was no shortage of cozy blankets around the house. Our favorite spot was the back deck- loved that it was covered and had very comfortable furniture, it was so peaceful to sit out there and enjoy our surroundings! We always enjoy time spent at Eagle's Nest- this time we hiked down to the picnic spot and swimming hole, which was great. We also took some wine and snacks up to North Pavilion and built a fire, and of course spent plenty of time at Great Camp. We had so much fun we had to add on an extra night! Carolina Cabin Rentals was great and very easy to work with, and we highly recommend Red Bird Retreat. We will be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Red Bird Retreat

Red Bird Retreat is even better than the photos! Quiet, serene setting in a beautiful home that has comfortable beds and bedding and so much more. The house is new so appliances are a big upgrade to what is normally found in rental homes. The kitchen is well stocked with nice dishes, silverware, cooking utensils and even Tervis tumblers! The outdoor deck is large and a perfect setting for hanging out, eating on the spacious dining table, playing games and viewing wildlife. We had a black bear to visit several times during our stay as well as deer, chipmunks, birds and butterflies. The neighborhood has lots to offer. Be sure to take in a sunset from the amphitheater. Of course, the weather at this altitude is incredible.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

5 Stars, wish they would let me rate even higher!

We absolutely loved our stay at your beautiful home Red Bird Retreat. It is a long 8 hour drive from Columbus, Ohio to get there but we will be back! All the recent landscaping is very well done and gave me some ideas for our own home. We almost lost our cabin in the Smoky Mountains a few years back during the wildfires. I can appreciate all the efforts to clear cut the land around your mountain home to keep it safe. It rained a lot while we were there and the stream was really babbling. A wonderful sound to sleep to. Thank you for allowing pets in your beautiful new home, out Golden Retriever spent hours sleeping in the sun on the back porch.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Mountain Retreat

We had a great time at Red Bird Retreat and look forward to staying there again one day. The cabin was immaculately clean and well-appointed. We would definitely recommend this property to our friends and family who are looking for a place to stay in the NC Mountains.
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