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Elegant Home with Incredible Views

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Great Room with Stone Fireplace and long-Range Views
Open Deck with Fire Feature and Seating
Pool Table in Lower Level Den
Foosball Table in Loft
Hot Tub on Open Deck with Layered Mountain Views
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 17456 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

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Banner Elk, NC
  • Popular LocationFoggy Mountain Gem Mine4 min drive
  • Popular LocationHound Ears Golf Club5 min drive
  • Popular LocationAppalachian State University12 min drive
  • AirportTri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)95 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

Common Space

Lower Floor King Bedroom with Daybed with Trundle

Main Floor King Bedroom

Upper Floor King Bedroom

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Half Bathroom

Toilet

Lower Floor Private Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Lower Level Hallway Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Floor King Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

Upper Floor King Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Elegant Home with Incredible Views

Must be at least 25 years of age to book.

Welcome to Cucumber Tree Lodge!

Cucumber Tree Lodge is a spacious and elegant home in the historic Valle Crucis community, the heart of the High Country, conveniently `between Boone and Banner Elk. This accommodating lodge is a unique retreat, nestled into the mountainside, overlooking distant ridgelines and the valley below. Designed with warm wood details, a cozy double-sided wood fireplace, and ample seating around a large HDTV, the living room is a welcoming hub for this home. The high vaulted wood ceilings feature barn-style beams and intricate artisan details.

The kitchen has high-end stainless appliances and space to gather around a large island. There is seating for 18 at multiple tables and the kitchen island, with an additional dining table outside on the covered porch. The hot tub is on the open porch outside the main living area, with Adirondack chairs and a fire table to enjoy nearby. The lower-level porch features abundant additional seating, playing space, and a ping-pong table.

The lower-level family room has a pool table, a convertible game/poker table with a complete set of poker chips, an HDTV, a second kitchen, a small bar area, and two additional bedrooms.

There is parking for five (5) vehicles. There is no means of charging electric cars at Cucumber Tree Lodge. The home is off a privately-maintained gravel road with proximity to the main roads. **4WD or AWD is necessary during the winter months**.

This home is just a few short miles/minutes from the historic Mast General store and the Valle Crucis Community Park. The park boasts multiple playgrounds, basketball courts, soccer fields, walking trails, and access to the Watauga River for fishing, swimming, and floating. Other nearby attractions include:

Greater Foscoe Mining Company (approx. 5 miles)
Downtown Boone and Appalachian State University (approx. 6 miles)
Grandfather Vineyard and Winery (approx. 6 miles)
Blue Ridge Parkway (approx. 8 miles)
Appalachian Ski Mountain (approx. 10 miles)
Tweetsie Railroad Amusement Park (approx. 10 miles)
Black Tie Ski Rental of Boone concierge service (approx. 0.5 miles)

Book your stay at Cucumber Lodge today!

Property manager

Carolina Cabin Rentals
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

About the area

Banner Elk

Located in Banner Elk, this vacation home is in a rural area and near theme parks. 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 Pisgah National Forest and Grandfather Mountain. Traveling with kids? Consider Tweetsie Railroad and Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

  • Foggy Mountain Gem Mine - 4 min drive
  • Hound Ears Golf Club - 5 min drive
  • Julian Price Park - 11 min drive
  • Kidd Brewer Stadium - 11 min drive
  • Appalachian State University - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • Central Dining Hall - 12 min drive
  • The Pedalin' Pig-Boone - 6 min drive
  • River Street Ale House - 10 min drive
  • Macado's - 10 min drive
  • Lost Province Brewing Co. - 10 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
60th birthday get away
Absolutely great weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
This is a beautiful house with amazing views. It is well equipped. We had a great stay. Wished we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful View
The home was well maintained. We spent most of our time on the main level. The kitchen had all supplies needed for cooking. The location is private and the view is beautiful. Central location to Boone and Banner Elk. Thank You!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Carolina Cabin Rentals

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We are a professional, full service vacation rental management company in Boone, NC with homes in the North Carolina Mountains.

Languages:

English

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