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Luxury cottage with spacious deck, amazing views & washer/dryer

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Living area
Outdoor dining
Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41100 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Banner Elk, NC
  • Place, Banner Elk Winery
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Beech Mountain Resort
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Sugar Mountain Resort
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Luxury cottage with spacious deck, amazing views & washer/dryer

The Potato House

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Quiet and serene yet conveniently close to the area's most beloved attractions, this comfortable mountain cottage is a place to experience the best of Banner Elk. In the winter, you'll be ideally located for sledding, tubing, and skiing at Sugar Mountain and Beech Mountain; come summer, you'll enjoy world-class hiking and mountain biking, great breweries and wineries, as well as nearby festivals and concerts.

Cook up a big meal in the fully-equipped kitchen, or grill on the deck for dining al fresco. Relax after a day of fun on the covered patio or the spacious deck. You will love this home with a cozy fireplace, and a gorgeous sitting room with stone walls.

There are so many area attractions you will never run out of fun things to do. From anywhere to half a mile to four miles drive you can visit any of the local wineries and breweries, go hiking, sledding, skiing, and tubing, horseback riding, or explore the gem mines, museums, and don't forget all the great restaurants and local shops.

THINGS TO KNOW
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The hot tub and the fireplace are currently inoperable.
This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Security camera details: Security camera covering the entryway of the home.

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.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Important information

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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

About the neighborhood

Banner Elk

Located in Banner Elk, this cottage is in the city center and in the mountains. Banner House Museum and Alta Vista Gallery and B & B are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sugar Mountain Resort and Banner Elk Winery. Land of Oz and Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

  • Banner Elk Winery - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 11 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Appalachian State University - 24 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Grandfather Mountain - 26 min drive - 25.5 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beech Mountain Resort Cafeteria - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Beech Mountain Brewing Co. Taproom and Grill - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury cottage with spacious deck, amazing views & washer/dryer pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Luxury cottage with spacious deck, amazing views & washer/dryer?

As of Mar 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxury cottage with spacious deck, amazing views & washer/dryer on May 21, 2026 start from $159, 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 Luxury cottage with spacious deck, amazing views & washer/dryer?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury cottage with spacious deck, amazing views & washer/dryer?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury cottage with spacious deck, amazing views & washer/dryer located?

Located in the heart of Banner Elk, this cottage is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Banner Elk Winery and within 3 mi (5 km) of Flat Top Brewing Company and Tate-Evans Park. Lees-McRae College is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 227 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 227 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 227 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 227 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 227 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allyson R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Cozy Little House
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best view I've ever had on vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

E L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quite, clean, cozy centrally located.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabinbwas great, perfect location for snowboarding with a gorgeous view! Hot tub doesn't work, this is listed in fine print so easy to miss when booking, and excessive texts and emails from the property management company, l like to relax and disconnect on vacation, not be borhered with a bunch of unnecessary messages.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Katy H.

Foggy getaway

Nice location and cute cabin. Perfect for 2 couples.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Perfect home for two couples

Excellent location
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Thomas k.

Cute place, quiet and peaceful

Close to everything yet secluded and peaceful.
Verified

8/10 Good

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location! Very cute cottage. Some updating needed but overall had everything we needed. Glad we read the previous reviews and it was noted coffee maker was drip and not Keurig. It was very cold in the area, so downstairs was cooler than we are use to and only had fireplace to heat. Will consider using this again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josef F.

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

Wonderful time

It is a perfect place with a wonderful view and very quiet. We never had such a clean place before.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host, Mandy, was there when we arrived and gave us a lesson on the locking system. She was very pleasant and helpful. The cabin was perfect for the two of us. We were very comfortable in the downstairs room with the fireplace and bigger tv. We did wish for local channels to check the weather (and World Series scores on, tho). We would love to return someday to the beautiful area of North Carolina.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abbie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views. Well equipped home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ed F.

Great place

Loved the place - perfect for two couples with great views and close to banner elk.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dominic L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Pros:Great views. Fast WiFi. Comfortable-enough beds. Super convenient driveway for loading/unloading a vehicle.Cons:Lack of a true living area.Front shower - slow drain causes water to accumulate in bottom of tub during shower.Fireplace was temperamental. Sometimes worked, sometimes did not.Downstairs - Gap at bottom of exterior door caused a bad draft and made it extremely cold. The lower level of the home was basically unusable.Home should not be filterable by "hot tub" when the hot tub is not guaranteed to be in working order. We paid a premium rental price for this home and feel we got shortchanged.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Amy S.

Great View

This was our second stay at the Potato House. The location and view is great. The house was very clean. The landscaping needs to be cleaned up, everything is overgrown. The deck was lovely to sit out on any time of the day.
Verified

8/10 Good

Tom R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home is close enough to downtown but just far enough to be away from it and peaceful at night. Home is as described. Had 1 question/issue while we were visiting but response was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tarka M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

A great stay! Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Zane W.

Amazing Stay!

We booked The Potato House for a few days and loved it! There are beautiful views and definitely enjoyed the privacy from other homes. We would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Mountain Retreat

Very quiet and nice get away from big cities. Would definitely recommend this place.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Nice week

View was great! Cottage was cozy and very nice
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Great House!

We loved the location of this house so close to downtown Banner Elk and the Winery! The hot tub was great! Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

Lovely little cabin!

We truly enjoyed our stay at The Potato House! Quaint little cabin with an awesome view. Very clean, equipped with everything we needed for our weekend getaway...loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kateland B.

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

Great getaway

We had a very nice stay in this cozy cabin. We would definitely consider coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jim s.

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

Always a wonderful experience

Beautiful location and a great property that overlooks grandfather mountain. A wonderful getaway
Stayed 42 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brendan W.

Great cabin and location

Cozy cabin. near slopes and a winery. Good condition with charm. Enjoyed the hot tub and views from the deck. Very comfortable stay. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dick J.

Twice a year for ten years and it just gets better

The Potato House has always been the most amazing place ever. The accomodations and location is perfect for us. Our favorite place in the world.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

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