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HawksWatch Exquisite Mountain View

Family-friendly holiday home in Banner Elk with a hot tub

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 163000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Seven Devils, NC
  • Place, Hawksnest Tubing Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Sugar Mountain Resort
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Grandfather Mountain
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Downstairs Bedroom #2

2 Queen Beds

Downstairs Game Room

4 Single Futons

Downstairs Master

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom #2

1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Upstairs Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Hall Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Hall Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Master bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

HawksWatch Exquisite Mountain View

Enjoy the best of the high country with an exquisite mountain view from the top of Four Diamond Ridge overlooking Hawks Nest Resort. HawksWatch offers 4 seasons of activities and nature’s bounty with easy access to Grandfather Mountain, Boone and Appalachian State University, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk and Lee’s MaCrae College, Linville Ridge, Spruce Pine, Watauga Lake and Roan Mountain TN.

This beautiful and updated mountain chalet has abundant flexible space that can be used as one consolidated unit for a large group, or 2 separate living spaces for multiple families and smaller groups to have their own private spaces with complete kitchens, outdoor accommodations and stone wood burning fireplaces.

Teens can have privacy hanging out in their own lower 2 bedroom unit while young children have their space to hangout in the game/media room complete with board and card games and toys, 3 arcade machines, an xBox with access to Xbox live games, and color TV. The 4 chairs in the game room unfold into twin mattresses suggested for child/teen sleeping only.

The lower level also has a renovated spa room with expansive mountain views and an indoor hot tub for privacy and comfort while enjoying the cold winter weather.

The kitchens have stainless appliances, granite counter tops and are equipped with high quality cooking essentials to ensure meal prep is easy or as chef-inspired as you desire. Alternatively, you have easy access to some of the best restaurants in the High Country if your pleasure is to have some great local chefs prepare meals for you.

If needed, there is a porta-crib, high chair and portable baby gate for the very littles so you can pack lighter to accommodate their needs.

Spend your time engaged in mountain activities or just relax and enjoy all that surrounds you at the top of the town of Seven Devils. Hawksnest is your view from the back of the house or walk out the front door and take in the view of Sugar Mountain.
Attend a college football game or other local event such as skiing Sugar, Beech or Appalachian Mountains (or all 3), while also having 5 minute access to snow tubing at Hawks Nest. There is access to fly fishing, rafting or swimming at nearby Elk River and boating at Watauga Lake, and abundant and easy access hiking throughout the N.C. and T.N. High Country areas.

Hawkswatch can be your vacation destination for ultimate relaxation or maximum adventures, whichever you and your guests prefer.

During the winter months, most mountains require 4-wheel drive or chains. While all roads are paved access to the house and the town does plow the roads, it could be delayed during periods of heavy snowfall. Both driveways are paved flat on one and a slight downward slope on the 2nd driveway.

There is no snow-removal service for driveways, walkways, decks and porches on the property but snow shovels are provided should they be needed.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking in yard only & butts disposed of properly.
Seven Devils has a noise ordinance that requires no loud or excessive noise after 10PM.
All trash stored outside must be secured in the receptacle provided or bears will invade, and town will fine if trash is tossed around property.
Pets are not allowed in the hot tub room nor are they allowed on any furniture inside or outside the property. Secure pets when left alone.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Banner Elk

Located in Banner Elk, this holiday home is in the mountains. Tweetsie Railroad is a notable landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech Mountain Resort. Travelling with kids? Consider Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade, or check out an event or a game at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Seven Devils, NC

What's nearby

  • Hawksnest Tubing Park - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Grandfather Mountain State Park - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 13 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 18 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Grandfather Mountain - 26 min drive - 24.3 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Puerto Nuevo - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is HawksWatch Exquisite Mountain View pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at HawksWatch Exquisite Mountain View?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at HawksWatch Exquisite Mountain View?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is HawksWatch Exquisite Mountain View located?

This family-friendly Banner Elk holiday home is located in the mountains, 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Hawksnest Tubing Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Grandfather Trout Farm and Watauga River. Grandfather Mountain State Park and Grandfather Vineyard & Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 101 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Deb B.

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

Highland trip

Loved the view , lots of places to hike , exciting curvy roads, and the home fit our family nicely . Enjoyed by everyone & one of the youngest members said “ I want to live here with everyone ( we had 15 family members )Great memories .
View of the evening
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

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

Mountain Vacation

Really liked the house and the great views.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

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

Great house

We had 8 members of our family stay here for an early Christmas celebration. House easily accommodated the group. Great location for all activities. We were blessed with 2 inches of snow. Host had sledding equipment, so little ones could do some sledding.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Di~An (pronounced like Deon) G., Raleigh, NC USA

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

very relaxing and great views

nothing bad to say. beautiful location and relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phil & Sheria W.

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

Great place in the mountains

Everything about this listing was 100% true! Great place to stay. Absolutely gorgeous view. Fantastic cabin, rustic and charming. Great hot tub. Video games for kids. All the amenities a family could want, including two full kitchens. No conplaints. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendi A.

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

Perfect Mountain Feel

We had a great extended weekend at Hawk’s Watch! Plenty to do for all ages. The house sits atop a lovely mountain range.The kitchen is well stocked and (opposed to other reviews) there was salt and pepper, the house was clean and we would stay again. The beds are super comfortable. We were up close and personal with deer, wild turkey and even a random bunny. It is only a three minute drive to Hawksnest tubing.Recommend eating at the Pedalin’ Pig and riding the Apline Coaster (get the three ride package). See guest book for additional suggestions.See
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

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

Weekend get away

It was a wonderful get away! Beautiful views from sun up to sun down! The house had a lot of different, fun things to do for all ages! Tons of fun hiking just a short distance from the cabin! Owners are easy to reach and had good communication…we loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ashley B.

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

Great View

Loved the property, great view, quiet and well kept. Downside a lot of real windy roads to get to it with hairpin turns.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bohuslav C.

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

Nice view

So much fun in snow.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Perfect for Large Families

Our extended family stayed here for Thanksgiving, and it was perfect. There was plenty of room for everyone. The kids loved having their own space to play games and watch movies. The location was convenient to many attractions, but still far enough away to feel like you're getting away from everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

pegberg1111@gmail.com b., Atlanta

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

Great spot

High quality. Comfortable. Thoughtfully furnished. Great views from the decks and great room. Space for 8 or more. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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

Mountain Christmas

Hawks Watch was the perfect place to spend our 2023 family Christmas! The only thing that didn’t cooperate was the weather.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Great stay

Home was just as listed. It was very comfortable and had all we needed. Enjoyed our time there. Communication with the managers was awesome. They even worked with us on an item we accidentally left, going the extra mile in helping return. Thank you!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay L.

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

Fabulous location for family gathering

This was an ideal location for my family’s New Year’s celebration. It not only had all the space and equipment we needed, the owners had decorated for Christmas, adding to the festive atmosphere. The long-distance views of the mountains are spectacular and proximity to local ski slopes very convenient. There were a few icy patches on steep roads within the neighborhood so 4-wheel drive, snow tires and/or tire chains are recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia P.

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

Beautiful Setting

Three generations ranging in age from 4 to 75 traveled to the mountains for our long Thanksgiving weekend. We enjoyed all the amenities: 2 kitchens, a Christmas tree, huge hot tub, coffee, wine as well as soaps in all the bathrooms. We would definitely like to return! Juli Perkins from Kitty Hawk, NC
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joshua W.

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

Weekend stay

I stayed up at this mountain house with a good sized group of different family members for a long weekend. Everybody loved the view and we spent alot of time hanging out on the deck enjoying it. There is a ton of things to do in the area; we did alot of hiking, shopping and exploring. Janice and David were great hosts and communicated with us the whole time and the procedures were clear. The kids had tons of fun with the hot tub, the games downstairs, and just hanging out. A great location, house, and a great weekend trip!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

Steve E., Edgewater

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

Fall 2023

The view was spectacular. The cabin itself needed a thorough cleaning. Not sure if it was cleaned before we came, hair in tub and lettuce in fridge drawer. We had a one year old with us and appreciated the portable crib and highchair. However, the kitchen table chairs are very light and the baby almost fell over when strapped into the high chair. Dangerous. We used 2 bar stools to support the chair.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samuel K.

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

Wonderful Stay and Amazing Property

Our family of 5 stayed 10 nights over Christmas. We can't say enough good things about the place and owners who are very responsive and so nice. The little touches from handmade soaps to a bottle if wine made us feel so welcome. The incredible mountain view from the porch is breath taking at all times of the day but get up early for sunrises you will never forget. The house is clean, has two fully equipped kitchens, the softest beds, 2 big wood burning fireplaces, arcade games, a big indoor hot tub overlooking the mountain and nice cozy decor. The neighborhood is quiet and secluded. We skiied, snow tubed, hiked Grandfather Mountain and relaxed. Couldn't ask for much more! We have been visiting North Carolina from Florida for over 15 years and this is one if our favorite properties. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

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

Winter Wonderland!

Our stay at Hawksnest could not have been any better! The gorgeous mountain views are impossible to beat! The well appointed mountain home was a dream - everything we could possibly need was there for a nice weeklong getaway! The pictures do no do the property justice - it's beautiful and exactly as described. The kitchen was well stocked, comfortable, cozy beds, games and puzzles for indoor fun, excellent internet connection and room enough for two families comfortably, our fur babies were comfortable and welcome and the best part was our hosts - A++! Janice and Dave were amazing hosts! They even brought us some salt for the front porch when we received about 5 inches of overnight snow! The communication was amazing from start to the very end, which made for a stress-free vacation. We will certainly be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

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

Beautiful house with amazing views

We had such an amazing stay here.We were lucky enough to get snow the night we arrived! We had 3 families stay and the house was still very spacious! All of the kids basically had they’re own private space downstairs in the game room and downstairs kitchen/living room. We had kids from ages 6-12 and they all had an amazing time. There were toys for the kids and they mostly enjoyed the board games and cards. They played cards every day. The kids and especially the adults enjoyed the arcade games, too! The house was fully stocked with kitchen supplies, soaps, towels, etc. This home was very comfortable and the view is amazing! We also enjoyed the hot tub and loved that it was inside but we could still open the windows to let the cold air come in. Close to grocery store, restaurants and things to do. We would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Melody T.

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

HawksWatch

The property over all was perfect for a vacation in the mountains the beds were comfortable and the view was beautiful. The property itself needs some changes to better accommodate guests. I never write long reviews but a few things must be said. When being charged a cleaning fee, one would expect not to have to dust. No shampoo or soap in the bathroom was inconvenient. Also only 2 garbage bags for a week stay was another thing that we had to purchase. The patio which is the main feature of the property was unusable. Dead plants hanging and placed everywhere not to mention a massive amount of furniture that was bolted to the floor. Rain would soak the cushions and we were not able to sit down. The welcome book was coming apart and instructions posted every where through out the property was tacky and unnecessary. The games downstairs were fun for the kids. Unfortunately the downstairs guests could not get the hot water inThe shower to work. Old fixtures. Some small changes would make a huge difference and the property would be much more enjoyable to those that stay. I’m not sure only one wine glass but that was strange. No salt and pepper ? As a traveler that uses Vrbo several times a year I’ve never paid so much and didn’t have basic things. In addition the cleaners left a envelope requesting a tip. We have paid a cleaning service fee and that was offended me.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

chelsea p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect place for our two-family mountain adventure! It was nice to have two distinct areas (living room and kitchens), one upstairs and one downstairs, so each family could do their own thing after a long day.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lara V.

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

Great cabin

Very relaxing, beautiful views. Well stocked. Thanks for the bottle of wine, great response, very thoughtful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

Great House and View!

Awesome views!! This house was fabulous! The beds were comfy, kitchen well-stocked, fireplace was great- only good things to say about this house! We had plenty of room to spend quality time with our family. The location is central to tubing and skiing. It’s also close to Boone- which if fun to explore. Great home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Sara P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Weekend 1/7/25

Our family rented Hawks Watch in Seven Devils this past weekend. We had a wonderful time because we’ve never been able to do this with the whole family and we wanted to take our grandchildren snowtubing, which we did.However, we were not expecting the following issues upon our arrival. Things did not as appear as the photos on the website.House was very dusty, and appliances were dirty – had to wipe down before using.No TV’s in the bedrooms. The one upstairs in the master was cracked at the bottom and didn’t work.The listing stated there were 4 twin beds the game room and had to adjust our sleeping arrangements .The deck and front porch and driveway were not cleared. My mother-in-law slipped and twisted her knee when leaving to go tubing on Saturday. We couldn’t sit on the deck to view the mountain beauty because there was so much snow and ice on the furniture.There was a water hose thrown under the deck froze to the deck floor.Wood was everywhere and wood brough into the house was left on floor w/wood chips everywhere. Fireplace was full of ashes.The dining room was not staged like the pictures shown. Just an ugly table that was very wobbly and broken chairs that wouldn’t stay upright.Just wanted to state the issues so hopefully the next family will not have this happen to them. For what we paid we were shocked, misled and displeased.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Janice Coker or David Coker

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Why they chose this property

Centrally located for wide access to the amenities of the High Country of both North Carolina and Tennessee.

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests