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Apple of my Eye Between Boone & Banner Elk Mountain Views Hot Tub Private Pet Friendly

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A spacious cabin with large windows, a leather sofa, a television, and a wooden ceiling.
A wooden interior with a dining table, chairs, and a bench.
A rustic wooden cabin with a dining area, stone fireplace, and large windows offering scenic views.
A wooden interior with a kitchen island, wooden bench, and a staircase.
A spacious log cabin interior with a large living area, a dining area, and a kitchen.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Grandfather Mountain State Park

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Banner Elk, NC
  • Place, Grandfather Mountain State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sugar Mountain Resort
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Grandfather Mountain
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Upper Level

1 King Bed

Upper Level

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Lower Level

Toilet · Shower only

Main Level

Toilet · Shower only

Upper Level

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Banner Elk

Located in Banner Elk, this cabin is near theme parks and in the mountains. Hawksnest Tubing Park 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 and The Blowing Rock. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Holmes Convocation Center or Kidd Brewer Stadium. 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

  • Grandfather Mountain State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 16 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Kidd Brewer Stadium - 23 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Appalachian State University - 24 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Grandfather Mountain - 26 min drive - 25.6 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Dog Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Apple of my Eye Between Boone & Banner Elk Mountain Views Hot Tub Private Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Apple of my Eye Between Boone & Banner Elk Mountain Views Hot Tub Private Pet Friendly?

As of Nov 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Apple of my Eye Between Boone & Banner Elk Mountain Views Hot Tub Private Pet Friendly on Nov 15, 2026 start from $299, 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 Apple of my Eye Between Boone & Banner Elk Mountain Views Hot Tub Private Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Apple of my Eye Between Boone & Banner Elk Mountain Views Hot Tub Private Pet Friendly?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Apple of my Eye Between Boone & Banner Elk Mountain Views Hot Tub Private Pet Friendly located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Grandfather Mountain State Park and Watauga River. The Greater Foscoe Mining Co. and Grandfather Vineyard & Winery are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as described. Beautiful views and close to amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 18, 2026
Thank you so much! Come back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was amazing and on a kitchen was everything and to prepare a dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 9, 2026
Thank you so much! Come back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cleanness, everything was working.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Weekend getaway

Great place with great views and great location. Peaceful and quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 23, 2025
Thank you so much! We'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful cabin, great views
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Cabin was amazing great views excellent location will def be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 21, 2025
Thank you! We'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay

Loved my stay, Short but sweet. Cabin equipped with everything. Very clean. Can’t wait to go back!
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
Hi Diana, Thanks for your review. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your short getaway and we look forward to your next stay with us. Kind regards, Kaytlyn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin was perfect for our annual spring break trip. It met all of our requirements: high up in the mountain for beautiful mountain views, lots of windows, indoor fireplace for keeping warm and roasting marshmallows, pet friendly, log cabin feel, full kitchen, and a washer/dryer. We were snowed in the first 2 days (probably our choice-we are Floridians who don't know how to drive in the snow). We felt like we were in a snow globe and loved playing in the snow. During our trip, we went to Grandfather Mountain (a must!), Linville Falls, Blowing Rock, Otter Falls, and the Alpine Mountain Coaster. This cabin is great for staying in and catching up on rest and relaxation as well as a great place to wind down after a day of exploring.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 25, 2026
Thank you! Please come back anytime!! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Banner elk cabin

I would highly recommend staying here the views are amazing the only thing is we had to clean when we got to the cabin there was dirt and dog hair on the floors and couches.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 4, 2023
Thank you! We are so glad you enjoyed your getaway, but we are very sorry that there were cleaning issues during your stay. We are sharing your feedback with our team. Please come back and enjoy the views anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Views!!

The property was awesome but the upstairs bedrooms do not have AC and they were warm at night. Besides that, my family and I had an amazing time.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 19, 2024
Thank you so much! We'd love to have you visit anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Apple of My Eye proved to be a relaxing get-away, as we sought a quiet, private cabin at a high altitude (in this case 4,100 feet).Damages from Hurricane Helene are still evident on the road leading to the cabin, and we’re glad that we had our 4WD.There were many grazing deer who would get within 50-75 feet, and one small bear who kept his distance. We love wildlife!The lower level bathroom was missing many lights, and could not be used, and the lower level is also a most interesting library of book on nearly every topic.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 9, 2025
Thank you! We'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Apple

Beautiful view, a bit tired inside, ceiling fan in bedroom filthy, could not use fan. Overall, very nice spot, but worn
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 1, 2021
Thank you! We are glad you enjoyed the view! We are sharing your feedback with our team, and we'll be reaching out to discuss your stay further. Please come back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great views, mostly comfortable experience.

Overall, the cabin is very nice, well equipped and comfortable, with great Mountain View. Downsides include lack of screens on upstairs windows and no air conditioning on second floor, lack of seating on deck where the great view is and totally unusable sofa bed on lower level. Description says it sleeps 8, but without the use of the sleeper sofa, it really is more like six and that’s using bunk beds that are not all that stable.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 4, 2020
Thank you! We are glad you enjoyed the experience overall. We have shared your concerns with our team. We'd love to have you back to enjoy the views! - BRMR
Archival

8/10 Good

Fantastic location. Private yet a short drive to everything.

Adorable home. Great location. Convenient to all major attractions. Kitchen has everything you need. Beautiful views from the living room and porches. Management company was very easy to work with. My only major complaint and the reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is the Master bedroom mattress is in desperate need of being replaced. It's compete mush and sunken in. Couch in basement is in rough shape as well. Very difficult to sit in as you practically sink to the floor. Other than that I highly recommend this home. One of the best locations in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
Hi Heidi, Thank you for the review of your stay with us here at Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals. We are glad to hear that we were easy to work with and that you highly recommend this home. Thank you for letting us know about the couch we have contacted the homeowners and let them know to have it replaced. We hope to see you again real soon! Kindest Regards, Brooklin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you’re looking for an authentic mountain cabin experience, this is the place for you! We loved the views and the property was well maintained. Quiet little neighborhood on Grandfather with plenty of privacy, and we saw many deer and a few wild turkeys. Bathrooms were clean, and the house was well stocked with cleaning supplies, kitchen items, and laundry supplies. Great for if you plan on coming with a larger group and need to make meals at the house.When we first arrived had an error getting our door code to work, and Angie at the Blue Ridge Rentals main office was very kind and helped us get a working code right away over the phone, and even texted after to make sure we were OK. Only critique is that some of the couches/chairs in the home are pre-loved and have seen better days— Could maybe use some TLC or a re-upholstering. But I guess that adds to the rustic cabin feel, right? Would definitely book again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 8, 2025
Thank you so much! We are glad you enjoyed your stay, and we are glad that Angie could be of help! We are sharing your feedback about the furniture with our team so that we can look into this further, and we'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Mountain Getaway/Hiking/HotTub

This beautiful cabin has a fabulous view and is very private. We only heard nature while we were there. It is easily accessible to surrounding towns like Boone, Blowing Rock and Valle Crusis. The hot tub was a major draw for us and it was very nice. My husband would have liked stronger jets but I'm fine just soaking so the mild jets were a compromise for us. There were a few things inside the cabin that need to be addressed. One of the beds upstairs needs an immediate mattress replacement. It is not able to function as a bed in its current state. (My husband and I sleep separately so he had to go downstairs to the bunkbeds which isn't ideal for a grown man!) We booked this house in part because it had two bedrooms with nice sized beds. So this was a disappointment. Also, the television in the den is placed way too high for comfortable viewing. It would be nice to have some type of shade to pull down if viewing the TV in the afternoon as the sun shines directly into the house. Don't get me wrong, we loved the sunsets but were not able to watch tv until it was dark. You will definitely need 4-wheel or all wheel drive in the winter as it's a climb to get there, but so worth it!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 5, 2024
Thank you! We glad you enjoyed your stay overall, and we appreciate your feedback. We are sharing this with the team so that we can look into it further. We'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Apple of my Eye LIVES UP TO THE NAME

What a wonderful little cabin! The views were incredible and the location for what we wanted was perfect. It was VERY high up in the mountain and absolutely requires a car with 4 wheel drive and/or chains in the winter. We visited in early January and had snow 2 out of the 5 days we were there. Around the house there was snow that was at least 2 feet deep. Being so high up was wonderful because the snow doesn't really melt. It takes about 10 minutes to get fully down the mountain from the house, about 5 minutes longer if it was snowing or the road wasn't freshly cleared. There were only a few neighbors around and none of them looked to be occupied. There was so much land to walk around, hike and of course snow sledding (which the property had 3 for us which was such a wonderful added bonus). The cabin has pretty much everything you could ask for including a great 3rd level lounge area with so many books, games, fireplace and a card table. The kitchen is large/spacious and has a gas oven/stove. The fireplaces in the cabin are all gas, which was nice being not too familiar with lighting a real fire and having to worry about getting dry wood. The only non-wonderful comment that I can make on the cabin is that the upstairs rooms are a little small and the bathroom upstairs is a little dated, neither of these would prevent me from booking this cabin again. Both rooms had comfortable beds and clean linens. I cannot recommend this cabin enough for a smaller family or even two couples. Our family agreed based on this visit that an annual trip is a must and we will absolutely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 13, 2021
Thank you! We are so pleased that your family enjoyed your stay and could see snow! Come back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Damages missed at inspection were obvious

Upon arrival both fireplaces did not work, upstairs toilet seat was badly cracked, bathroom plug at sink did not work. After calling number provided for service with no answer, we later emailed Tonya Hawkins from your Hospitality team and received a response the next day. A service man replaced the broken fireplace switch and provided a remote. He also explained how to work fireplace downstairs (worked via unmarked wall thermostat?), and replaced toilet seat. Written operating instructions for downstairs fireplace would have been helpful. He made note of damaged plug since he did not have replacement with him. Wine openers damaged and did not work. We could not open trash can outside, instructions on can not readable, need instructions inside house, not just on can left outside. We were frustrated to have an email telling us the house was ready and INSPECTED, whoever inspected did a very poor job! Although very clean, items not working should have been part of inspection. Again, the main fireplace electronic on/off switch was in pieces on top of the mantel, should have been obvious when inspecting. Serviceman was very helpful and much appreciated. Once fireplace worked we enjoyed our chilly stay very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 16, 2022
Thank you! We appreciate your feedback, and we are sharing this with our team so that we can look into it further. We'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Views!

The house itself was perfectly secluded and had an amazing view. The hot tub was the highlight! Overall the house it slightly dated and the mattresses could use updating. Would definitely recommend if you’re looking for a cozy house with an amazing Mountain View!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 26, 2021
Thank you! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! We are sharing your feedback with our team. Please come back and enjoy the views anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Experience

Came in June for Thomas train @ Tweetsie. Great location and spacious rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 15, 2021
Thank you! We are so glad you had a great Tweetsie weekend! We'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Spring Break getaway

We had a lovely visit. The view was better than expected and even though you feel away from everything you’re only a 10-15 minute drive down the mountain to all kinds of activities and dining options. We had no trouble getting there in a sedan during the warm months although you will see why they require 4x4 or chains in the winter. We have stayed at three cabins in the last year and this is the first one that I would book again. Perfect space for our small family to have peace and quiet although enough room for two small families if you’re close. 10/10.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 14, 2021
Thank you! We are so glad you had a great spring break at the cabin! We'd love to have you back again! - BRMR
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Everything was good except few issues

Location , view was awesome. Cleanliness was good. My issues was with dishwasher not turning on and main room fire place out of order. I also had to wait few mins outside for door password not working which wasn’t big deal. I contacted property manager with few issues via email immediately after checking in. Our friends loved it too. I would recommend it to friends but would call and verify if all amenities are in working condition.
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 25, 2021
Thank you! We are so glad you enjoyed the stay overall! We've shared your feedback with our team. We'd love to have you back again! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely amazing cabin and views

The best family vacation we have taken yet. The kids loved snowboarding at sugar mtn and tubing at hawks nest. My husband and I couldn’t get enough of the beautiful cabin views accompanied by the relaxing hot tub. Peaceful, relaxing, beautiful and just perfection all around. This now will be our annual family vacation to make more memories. Thank you for everything!
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 11, 2021
Thank you! We are so glad you enjoyed the home and could explore the surrounding area! Place come back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountain views and hot tub was so relaxing

Kitchen fully equipped, clean, well supplied, great wifi, played games on game table with family, enjoyed sitting in hot tub with family and looking at the amazing mountain views.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 22, 2020
Thank you for your visit! We are so glad you were able to have a relaxing and enjoyable stay with your family. We hope you can come hang out in the hut tub again soon! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

Gorgeous cabin. Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Super clean and had everything we needed. Very relaxing and kitchen was stocked with anything you needed to prepare a meal as if you were at home. Hated to leave such a wonderful place. Highly recommend.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
Hi Carol, Thanks for staying with us. We wish you could have stayed longer, but we are glad you had a great time! Best, Kaytlyn
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