Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Relaxing 2 bedroom river side home. Home located in Banner Elk, NC
148 River Rd 2 Banner Elk. Located in Mill Ridge subdivision with access to tennis court,seasonal pool, fishing, and small waterfall right out the back door (depending on river water level).
Relax with the whole family at this peaceful cozy cottage on the river, with electric fireplace, baseboard heat and personal room portable heaters. Beautiful French doors in the living room to enjoy the view.
Enjoy the rushing sounds of the river while sitting on the porch with a cup of coffee in the rocking chairs or having dinner. Creek is fishable when water levels permit.
Firepit situated right on the creek.
Second bedroom, guest favorite, has wall of windows for amazing view of creek and private entrance from porch.
Things to Do:
15 minute drive to Sugar Mountain Ski Resort and Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster. https://www.wildernessrunalpinecoaster.com/
30 minute drive to Beech Mountain Ski Resort
20 minute drive to Tweetsie Railroad https://tweetsie.com/special-events/tweetsie-christmas?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAg8S7BhATEiwAO2-R6nwuon01pPKRJOv2oSfz8CyN_xsUjWd4_GQ5Vzfu_b79cRfpuzGzWhoCXJMQAvD_BwE
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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets
No pets allowed
Registered Service Animals Only
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Banner Elk
Located in Mill Ridge, a neighbourhood in Banner Elk, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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 Grandfather Mountain. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Holmes Convocation Center or Blowing Rock Auditorium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Grandfather Vineyard & Winery - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Hound Ears Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
Julian Price Park - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
Appalachian State University - 16 min drive - 15.4 km
Grandfather Mountain - 24 min drive - 23.5 km
Getting around
Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 92 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 7 min drive
Blind Elk Tap Room - 15 min drive
Banner Elk Cafe - 15 min drive
Kettell Beerworks - 17 min drive
Subway - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Relaxing 2 bedroom river side home. Home located in Banner Elk, NC have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Relaxing 2 bedroom river side home. Home located in Banner Elk, NC pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Relaxing 2 bedroom river side home. Home located in Banner Elk, NC ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Relaxing 2 bedroom river side home. Home located in Banner Elk, NC ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Relaxing 2 bedroom river side home. Home located in Banner Elk, NC 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. and Grandfather Trout Farm are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
I had to ask the property manager for the access code, which is typically provided proactively by other managers. The property was also not cleaned, as evidenced by the dirty bathroom, one of the beds not being changed, and the smelly food in the refrigerator.
This place was had everything we needed. We visited Blowing Rock, Boone and Grandfather Mtn and it was a short drive to all. We enjoyed a fire in the outdoor fire pit while listening to the river.
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It's older and it's small, but we had a great time there. Grandkids loved the river and the swing over the water. They chose that over the community pool! The mattresses were great, very important for us grandparents!
Beautiful little place for the family to get away. Kids loved the creek, riding the scooters and the swing. Nice back porch with rocking chairs to just enjoy the view. Would definitely stay here again in the future! Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to make memories and just enjoy each other!!
Cozy cabin. Great location. Loved the river views. Only cons were that the coffee maker was missing the insert where the coffee goes, so we couldn't make coffee. And the hot water doesn't last very long. Otherwise, very cute and convenient. The fire place made the entire cabin warm and was a great addition. Would stay again.
Older home, very small kitchen, nice fireplace and having the stream behind the house was relaxing.
Easy drive to Boone, and beds were comfortable.
Shortfall was lack of TV stations as we wanted to watch some College Football on Saturday and NFL on Sunday. Could not log into our streaming service as the Roku required a PIN which had not been set up.
The only thing there was some old used doors at the back of the house propped up at a tree that wasn't very nice for the view of the river. That's all. Every thing was very nice and we would stay there again.
Wonderful stay just a little farther from sugar mountain and beech mountain than I would like overall amazing stay with an amazing view of the river. House is fully furnished with everything needed.
The cabin is tucked away in nice neighborhood, right off 105 - very convenient to Sugar Mountain and Boone. We wish we could have been there more than one night!
I took my son and his friends to Banner Elk for a birthday celebration. My son absolutely loved the cabin and said he could live there. It was cute and cozy, yet slept out party comfortably. We loved the river running behind the property. We would definitely stay again!
Pros: absolutely love the location! The river flowing behind the house was awesome and so peaceful to just sit and listen to (once the kids were in bed :) ). The house had all the essentials plus some which was helpful. Enjoyed a nice fire in the fire pit and kids got to roast marshmallows. Close proximity to all the areas we wanted to visit (Linville falls, Grandfather Mnt., Otter Falls, Blowing Rock, etc).
Cons: arrived at 5:30pm with tired children after a long drive from FL and the cabin had not been cleaned from the prior guests. Apparently the cleaning lady forgot. The owner was quick to respond when I notified her of the issue. Advised some would be there shortly to clean. The sweet lady who arrived to clean at 6:30pm wasn’t the cleaning lady who forgot, but a friend of hers. Unfortunately, as this was not something she typically did, so it toilet her about 2+ hours to clean and we did not have access to the cabin until almost 9pm. (With an overly tired toddler, this was not a pleasant few hours wait). The owner was very apologetic in reference to the issue. Also, the cabin could use a deep clean due to lots of cobwebs (not a big deal to me, but might be to others).
comfy overnight stay . careful of the tree sap on handrails though
Darwin M.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
About the host
Your host
I currently live on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
Why they chose this property
I found this property 15 years ago and instantly fell in love. The owner and I became great friends. I tried for years to buy it from her and finally was able to purchase this little piece of heaven 2 years ago. I sincerely hope you make lasting memories here with your family like I have with mine.
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests