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SPACIOUS LUXURY LODGE, 5 MIN TO SLOPES 2 FIREPLACES, POOLTABLE sleeps 16

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 184000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Banner Elk, NC
  • Place, Lees-McRae College
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Elk Statue
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Land of Oz
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

SPACIOUS LUXURY LODGE, 5 MIN TO SLOPES 2 FIREPLACES, POOLTABLE sleeps 16

Relax and enjoy everything this beautiful home has to offer. The Ruskamp Retreat is a spacious mountain retreat with plenty of room for everyone. There is plenty of space and activities to entertain your whole family. Ruskamp retreat is only 2 miles to downtown Banner Elk, giving access to specialty shopping, restaurants, and more. This property is also located just 3 miles from Beech Mountain resort and 5 miles to Sugar Mountain Resort.


This home has plenty of space for families or large groups. The interior of this home has been recently remodeled and updated and features a cozy combination of wood and stone with granite and hardwood floors through out . There are smart televisions in every room and even in a bathroom. Enjoy the convenience of wi fi, gas grill, and a fully accessorized kitchen.

The main floor has three bedrooms. The master is private and comfortable with a king size bed and a en suite bathroom that features double sinks and a walk in shower. The second bedroom has a queen sized bed and is next to a full bathroom. The third bedroom has a full futon bunk bed with a twin on top.

In the basement there is theater seating with a large screen television. There is a bar area with a pool table. There are two bedrooms that share a bathroom, the bathroom has double sinks, a walk in shower and a jacuzzi tub with a television. Each of the bedrooms in the basement have queen sized beds and twin sized bunk beds. Ruskamp has plenty of parking on the main level as well as the lower level for easier access to the basement.

The activities in the area are endless. You could ski or snowboard, ice skate, tubing or sledding in the winter. In the summer you could trout fish, hike to waterfalls or stunning views, golf, gem mining, or just enjoy the beautiful weather. And of course there is always the wonderful winery"s to visit year round.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 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

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
#1139879 Kastlerock our property on the same road
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outdoors
Pets are not allowed. Please don't bring your pet. $500 charge for pets on property.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: #1139879 Kastlerock our property on the same road
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Banner Elk

Located in Banner Elk, this holiday home is in the mountains. 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 Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

  • Lees-McRae College - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • The Greene - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Elk Statue - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Tate-Evans Park - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Land of Oz - 8 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beech Mountain Resort Cafeteria - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beech Mountain Brewing Co. Taproom and Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪First Chair Coffe Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SPACIOUS LUXURY LODGE, 5 MIN TO SLOPES 2 FIREPLACES, POOLTABLE sleeps 16 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at SPACIOUS LUXURY LODGE, 5 MIN TO SLOPES 2 FIREPLACES, POOLTABLE sleeps 16 ?

As of 19 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SPACIOUS LUXURY LODGE, 5 MIN TO SLOPES 2 FIREPLACES, POOLTABLE sleeps 16 on 19 Apr 2026 start from £240, 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 at SPACIOUS LUXURY LODGE, 5 MIN TO SLOPES 2 FIREPLACES, POOLTABLE sleeps 16 ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at SPACIOUS LUXURY LODGE, 5 MIN TO SLOPES 2 FIREPLACES, POOLTABLE sleeps 16 ?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SPACIOUS LUXURY LODGE, 5 MIN TO SLOPES 2 FIREPLACES, POOLTABLE sleeps 16 ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SPACIOUS LUXURY LODGE, 5 MIN TO SLOPES 2 FIREPLACES, POOLTABLE sleeps 16 located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Tate-Evans Park, The Greene and Elk Statue. Lees-McRae College and Flat Top Brewing Company are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 36 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cameron R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house that served our ski trip with 21 people extremely well. Everything was exactly as described, very roomy kitchen and bathrooms, and the location was great for getting to Beech Mountain. Can’t wait to come stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Javier a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family-friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 2nd stay at Ruskamp and it did not disappoint. We had a group of 9 this time. Plenty of room for everyone in a beautiful location. Christie is always responsive and the house is very clean. We will definitely be back. Thanks for another great family trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek B.

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

Presidents Day Weekend

Enjoyed our stay...close to slopes, lots of room for family to spread out and plenty of areas to gather. I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb 2021
Derek and his guests were great! We had no problems at all. We would definitely host Derek again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie L.

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

Second stay

Enjoyed our time. Plenty of room for us. Well supplied kitchen
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James K.

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

Great place to stay

We had a very comfortablestay here. Beautiful, unique, large house with lots of space for entertainment. Very close to Beech mountain ski resort. Easy check in process and excellent communication with Christie.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and the property. We hope you stay with us again in the future. Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Y.

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

Great weekend getway

So much room and such a well stocked kitchen. So close to Sugar mountain and Beech mountain. Beds were super comfortable and the basement with pool table was a blast! We hope to stay there again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Dec 2021
We are so happy you enjoyed our home. We enjoyed hosting you and your family and we hope you stay with us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Great Place in a Great location

Our troop stayed here during our annual ski trip. The house was awesome, very well stocked with everything we needed, and had plenty of room for our troop. The host was amazing and very helpful with all our questions. The location was perfect, especially with the cold, snowy weather during our arrival and stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles D.

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

Nice home

Overall we had a very nice stay. The kitchen was large and well equipped to cook our meals. Beds were nice and there was plenty of space for our family. Added bonus was the multiple deer that would come around looking for a snack.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2022
We are so glad that you enjoyed your time at Ruskamp retreat and enjoyed all the deer roaming around the yard we look forward to hosting you again in the future and until then safe travels
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john k.

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

Third Fall Break At Ruskamp

Another great stay! Perfect weather and the views can't be beat! Ruskamp was immaculate, well stocked, and the hosts were great! Thanks so much! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2023
We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay. You and your family are great guests and we love hosting you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john k.

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

Excellent Fall Getaway!

Beautiful property in Banner Elk with a very spacious and exceptionally nice home! The mountain views from the front porch are breathtaking and the wildlife on the rear hillside made our trip! The property owners' timely responses to our questions were very helpful and greatly appreciated! We highly recommend this property and will be renting here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2022
We are so glad you enjoyed your time at Ruskamp we look forward to hosting you again in the future and until then safe travels
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Youth Ski Trip

We took our youth group skiing, and we had a great time. This house was absolutely great and equipped with everything we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Feb 2023
We are so glad we could accommodate you and your group. We hope you decide to stay with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Nice place

We cooked all our meals there and had all the supplies we needed. When a problem occurred the owner was quick to answer emails and try to fix it.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2022
We are so happy that you enjoyed your time at Russ camper treat we look forward to hosting you again until then safe travels
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Amazing Property!

Our group of 8 just stayed at Ruskamp and had an amazing time! The house is gorgeous and had plenty of room for everyone to spread out. Everything was very clean and the kitchen was well stocked for cooking meals. Christie was great to deal with and was very responsive to all my messages. We had such a great time that we've already booked again for next year. Highly recommend this property and the owners!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corinne C.

great getaway!!

The house was better than expected! very spacious and homie. The house accommodated all of the guests needs. Christie was quick to respond when questions were asked!! Great place, would recommend to a friend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Corrine and her friends were great guests. We would definitely host them again . We had no problems at all.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Al P.

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

Great place to stay!

This property provided everything we needed and more! Such a beautiful home! Plenty of room, plenty of beds, a great living room with couches for everyone, and a basement with pool and other games! And mother nature cooperated with almost a foot of snow to play in! The property provides plenty of hills to sled down as well. It was by far the best experience we've ever had and provided what I was truly looking for in this trip...plenty of quality family time together!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2023
We are so happy you had great snow and the house worked out great for your family!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

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

Great Family Vacation

We stayed at Ruskamp. I his house is absolutely beautiful. It has plenty of room for everyone to hang out together or to spread out when you need space. The bedrooms are very comfy, the bathrooms very nice and spacious, and the game room so much fun. The kitchen is very well stocked with everything you need. The owners were so easy to communicate with and replied to my messages quickly. Our family had a great time and are ready to go back next year.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie L.

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

Ruskamp love

We loved our stay at this house. It was perfect for all! The kids loved the basement with the pool table and they enjoyed a spacious living area of their own. The adults enjoyed the main floor and the open living area. Great place for our family and loved how close we were to beech mountain. A 5 minute drive. The kitchen was very well stocked and we had everything we needed to cook breakfasts and dinner. We will always treasure the memories our family made at Ruskamp! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Feb 2023
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay! We hope you visit us again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

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

Making Memories

What a wonderful place to stay! The home was very spacious and so much larger than I anticipated. It was the perfect location for our winter vacation since I was fearful of driving on icy mountain roads! Super Close to Beech and Sugar Mountain but without all the windy roads Also a very easy short ride to Hawksnest Tubing. We had everything we needed for our trip and more. We had a party of 30 spread out between 3 houses and everyone liked this one the most!!! We were very happy with our stay and will definitely return. We even got to feed the deer that visited us every morning and night.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

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

Framily Vacation

This home was everything we could have ask for--it was beautiful inside and out. The house supplied everything we could ever need. We had 20 people total in our group (8 adults and 12 children) and there was plenty of space for everyone. Christie was very communicative and answered any questions we had before our arrival. We will definitely book from this owner again. The house was close enough to all the fun activities we had planned-- snow tubing, caverns, shopping, & wilderness coaster. We had such an amazing Framily (friends = family) Vacation! Thank you for helping us make memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nathan Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Beech Mountian ski trip

Despite the listing and pictures both showing a hot tub. This property didn’t actually have one. We were traveling with five teenagers and six adults, all of which anticipated sitting in a hot tub outside after skiing. It was very disappointing. Other than that everything as shown in the description was accurate. I was very surprised to find VRBO doesn’t offer assistance with an inaccurate listing.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2024
We are sorry that there was confusion about a hot tub. This property has never had nor listed a hot tub as an amenity. We are glad that you enjoyed the other amenities the house had to offer.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ed P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Misinformation

This is a nice place to stay with plenty of thi n s to do in the area. The listing however had some issues. The media room downstairs was useless since the tv did not work at all despite asking for help. The pool table was in very poor shape as well. Everything else was good. My only complaint beside the useless media room was that the welcome book and listing did not align and we received a fee for having a pet one night even though the welcome book said pets were welcome. This error was admitted by the owner but still did not refund our fee. When businesses make mistakes, it should be at their cost, not the customers.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2023
We are so sorry that the tv in the basement was not working. This is the first we had heard of it and it is scheduled for repair. And we agree the pool table has some wear and tear and we are looking for a new one. But we never discussed you having a pet at the property. The property doesn't allow pets. The book was explaining about the five properties we have available and that 4 of them are pet friendly. We apologize that this was confusing for you and we have fixed the book to be more clear. The cleaning service charges us a pet fee for the extra cleaning and we in turn charge the guest. They do not know how long your pet was there, they just charge us when there is pet hair to clean. We hope you can understand that we are not waiving a pet fee that we were charged for a property that doesn't allow pets. We hope that you enjoyed the property even with the issues with the television.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john k.

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

Fall Break 2022

We enjoyed Fall Break at Ruskamp so much last year, that we decided to invite a few of our son's friends to do it again this year! Ruskamp was clean well stocked and in perfect order. We were excited to meet Todd, one of the owners, who gave us a warm welcome and provided enough wood for the firepit during our stay. The fall foliage mountain views from the front picture window along with the daily wildlife visitors made our stay! We highly recommend Ruskamp Retreat and plan to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob S.

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

Perfect for large group

My family and friends stayed here for Bristol weekend. It was the perfect home for all of us! House is fully stocked and every one had a comfortable bed to sleep in! I will definitely book again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth and Kenny B.

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

Wonderful home!

House was perfect for our our family weekend away. Location was awesome and access to home was easy. Impressed how cozy and clean the home was. We loved that it truly felt like a home and not like a rental property. Kitchen and pantry was stocked with everything you could need. The kids especially enjoyed the spacious downstairs area watching tv and playing pool. There was tons of room and space for our two families of four. Newly updated kitchen and baths. Hosts were great and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

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