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Pet-Friendly Getaway w/ Porch in Banner Elk!

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A living room with a sofa, armchair, and a glass coffee table. There is a television and a red telephone on the left.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a microwave above the counter.
A covered patio with a round table and white chairs, surrounded by a wooden deck and a glass enclosure.
A living room with a sofa, chairs, a glass coffee table, a fireplace, and a dining area.
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a glass coffee table, a red rotary phone, and a television.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Watauga River

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Banner Elk, NC
  • Place, Watauga River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Greater Foscoe Mining Co.
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Banner Elk

Located in Mill Ridge, a neighbourhood in Banner Elk, this cabin is 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 going on at Kidd Brewer Stadium, or consider a night out at The Mill at Rock Creek. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and hunting.
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Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

  • Watauga River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • The Greater Foscoe Mining Co. - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Grandfather Vineyard & Winery - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 11 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Appalachian State University - 15 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pedalin' Pig - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Dog Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Pet-Friendly Getaway w/ Porch in Banner Elk! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Pet-Friendly Getaway w/ Porch in Banner Elk! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pet-Friendly Getaway w/ Porch in Banner Elk!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pet-Friendly Getaway w/ Porch in Banner Elk!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet-Friendly Getaway w/ Porch in Banner Elk!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet-Friendly Getaway w/ Porch in Banner Elk! located?

Located in Mill Ridge, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Watauga River and Grandfather Vineyard & Winery. The Greater Foscoe Mining Co. is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent visit. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time staying here and we love it! Such a cool vibe with the decor and hosts are super nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec 2025
Come back and see us anytime! The area is magical in all four seasons.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and close to many main attractions. Highly recommended.

This place was very spacious and had everything you needed. Very quiet and a relaxing spot to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Banner Elk getaway

A great location and residence for our holiday getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Banner Elk Stay

Charming place. Rustic and quaint.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the retro decor

The chalet was clean and so much fun. The retro decor was fun to see. The owner has had a great time, I bet finding all those treasures.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint Banner Elk stay

Loved this house - it was a perfect rental that met all of our needs while dealing with storm damage. Kim (owner) was so nice and helpful. Could not ask for more.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

We were skiing at sugar so it was close but not in the middle of the holiday mess. Close to Boone and Banner Elk downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful retro experience

Hubby and I were on our first vacation in years after taking care elderly parent. The house was clean and we enjoyed our time away. Would definitely go again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute house!

We really liked the house. It had a nice screened porch where we had breakfast every day and dinner on some days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend away

We came up for the weekend with our two dogs to see our daughter, who of a student at Appalachian. The neighborhood was quiet, peaceful, and beautiful. The house was welcoming, comfortable, and adorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An Excellent Time

We came to the Owl House for my husband’s birthday and had a wonderful time. The house was clean and comfortable, but our favorite part was definitely the porch area and outside space. The owners communicated very well and the surrounding community is lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing, comfortable stay

Comfortable home with most everything you need for your stay and close to so many fun things to do. Easy to get to. It says parking for three cars but I'm not sure you can get three cars in front of the house but there may be parking elsewhere. We really enjoyed our stay. Owner very responsive if you need anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute place great location

We had a great stay at this cute little cabin for our recent ski trip to Sugar Mountain. It is in the perfect location just 15 min to the mountain and 15 min to Boone. House was very clean and had everything we needed - even a dog food and water bowl for our pup. Enjoyed having the small park area for the pup and kids to run. Loved the retro 70s decor of the cabin - so fun! Great and easy check in and out and prompt communication from the owner. Great place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint cozy cottage

This cottage is in an excellent location. 1960’s retro furnishings but up to date heating and bathrooms. Just lovely and quiet neighborhood. We will use again. 👏👏⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Host and Property

The VRBO host, Kim, was exceptional! She was responsive, welcoming, and concerned. The property was immaculately clean and had everything we needed. The decorations were an added bonus. Finally, the neighborhood was quaint, quiet, and clean. If you are looking for a great retreat by yourself, with a partner, or with your family, this property will exceed your expectations!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful 3 weeks in Banner Elk

My husband and I along with our dog spent 3 weeks in this lovely rental. The description was accurate, cabin was clean and we had most everything we needed. We especially enjoyed cooking out, sitting on the deck and enjoying the view and cool weather. The neighborhood was great and our dog met so many people on our walks. We spent time in Boone, Banner Elk, Blowing Rock and other nearby scenic areas. We hated leaving and going back to the hot weather in Houston.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Conveniently Located

Tweetsie was number one on our list and it was about a 20 minute drive. I gave cleanliness a 4 .. the only reason was the front porch and back could have been swept. Lots of leaves that we kept tracking in and having to sweep up. The first evening it was late when we settled in and the next one we were just bombarded with those late afternoon showers. But that was the only reason. It took less than 10 minutes for me to sweep them off. Other than that everything was excellent. I loved the towels! Nice cozy place for us and our 4-year old grandson.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Mountain Getaway

Mill Ridge is a very pretty mountain community. The common grounds are nicely maintained with small ponds and river views. The house does not currently look as nice as photos online. We cleared fallen tree limbs along pathway to front door and the yard was a mess. Had to sweep and tidy up front and back decks. The interior was clean but not very inviting. The 5 cup coffee maker worked part of the time. The master bed was comfortable, didn’t use other bed so don’t know about that one. We still enjoyed our stay in Banner Elk and surrounding areas. (Didn’t have any communication with property management so gave 3 stars for that)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2024
Hi Holly, we always appreciate honest and constructive feedback. After talking with the homeowner, we'd like to clarify the following points:- The home has yard maintenance every week or two depending on the season. They mow the lawn, clean the gutters, and pick up any yard debris.- The cleaning service always sweeps the porches and steps. That week, a large storm -came through the area between their cleaning and your check-in. - The owner will bring a different coffee maker to the home for guest use.Thanks for your valuable feedback as we continue to improve for future guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here for almost two weeks while my daughter took a summer class. This is a nice well-located house. Right off 105 near Foscoe, it's an easy trip to Banner Elk as well as Boone. We did benefit from the AC units especially at night since it was hot everywhere over the July 4th weekend. The Mill Ridge neighborhood is quiet and pleasant. The enclosed, gated deck was a great place for our older dog to spend his days with no chance of escaping and getting lost. There are nice areas for dog walking as well with bags and cans for poop disposal. We didn't use the community pool, but it's a nice amenity.Check in and communication were great. Would stay again.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review and for choosing this home for your extended stay. We're so glad the location worked well for trips to both Banner Elk and Boone, and that the A/C kept things comfortable during that hot July 4th weekend. It's great to hear the gated deck gave your older dog a safe space to relax, and that the Mill Ridge neighborhood was quiet and enjoyable for walks. We're happy check-in and communication met your expectations, and it means a lot that this felt like a true 5-star stay.
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