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Relaxing 2 bedroom river side home. Home located in Banner Elk, NC

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Property grounds
Front of house and private driveway
Property grounds
living room with sleeper Sofa
living/dining room with French doors to porch

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Heated pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
No crib or portable play pen provided.
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Events

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

Property # 2609686vb
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

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 The Greater Foscoe Mining Co. 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 Grandfather Mountain State Park. 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. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

  • Watauga River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • The Greater Foscoe Mining Co. - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Grandfather Vineyard & Winery - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Grandfather Trout Farm - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Grandfather Mountain State Park - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬17 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.

How much is parking at Relaxing 2 bedroom river side home. Home located in Banner Elk, NC ?

On-site parking is available at the 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

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes this was a nice little quaint mountain cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Welcoming and clean property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice little get away and close to ASU
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Malinda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little cabin, our second stay there
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sadie G.

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

It was a nice stay. The river in the back and the views made it amazing.

It was really nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ken A.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our overnight stay here. It was peaceful and in a beautiful setting. It is an older building, nothing fancy, but totally adequate for an overnight stay.Communication about how to get in came a little late, but once we received the instructions, everything was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla R.

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

Great place on the river

We had a great time staying here. Cute and right by the river.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2022
Thank you so much. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and our quaint little cabin.
Verified

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The river and the cabin was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana W.

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

Beautiful geteaway

Such an amazing getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darwin M.

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

Great stay

comfy overnight stay . careful of the tree sap on handrails though
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clinton B.

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

Nice little get away

Clean, quiet host very responsive and pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Caitlin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Location was convenient for skiing Sugar. The home doesn’t have central heating or air so it might be too cold or too hot, depending on the season. They have many blankets for the bed rooms but could use an addition of a space heater in the living area. There are not blackout curtains in the bedrooms and the blinds aren’t enough to block out the street lights so be aware if you’re light sensitive.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Weekend Stay

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jules Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a little slice of heaven in the mountains. It has everything you need to have a wonderful stay. The location is great and close to every where in the area. The neighborhood is quite and the creek behind the house is simply everything. The magic of this place can not be expressed fully. The owner was prompt with communicating with me and was helpful. I will definitely be back
The view from the porch.
The view from the porch
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry T.

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

Cutest little cabin

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!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James J.

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

Perfect

It was exactly everything me and my kids needed. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan C.

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

Awesome

Great spot on the river, close to everything!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Amber B.

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

Great Location

Loved being right on the river. The swing was a great place to sit and listen and be at peace. Would suggest repairing the screens on the windows and doors, as it would be a huge draw to be able to have those open when the weather is nice without fear of bugs. Overall, though, it was a fabulous retreat and I would definitely consider coming back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Location

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Janette B.

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

Loved the creek

We absolutely loved the creek right outside the door. Wasn't crazy about the pee ants, and no ac, but all in all, we had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul 2022
We are so glad to hear you had a great time. We will definitely get the pest control company in there to retreat. Thank you for the heads up.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana W.

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

Beautiful

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!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malinda

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Dzevad B.

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

I really don’t know how I can named the place.

Entire place should be rebuilt and clean.Bathroom unacceptable.If you look at the back yard, there is a lot of trash.No laundry, place is too tight. Only internet access is good.Living room furniture is good,
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Ann L.

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

2023 Mountain Trip

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Claudia F.

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

Cute River Cabin

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Your host

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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.
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