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Family's Jewel - Mtn Views, Gated Resort, Indoor/Outdoor Pools & Hot Tub

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A spacious living room with large windows, a fireplace, and a stone accent wall.
1 Outdoor Pool--- Echota on the Ridge (seasonal)
A spacious kitchen with granite countertops, wooden cabinets, and a built-in dishwasher. There is a dining area with wicker chairs and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A spacious kitchen with wooden flooring, a dining area with wicker chairs, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a bar area with stools.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Enjoy the heated pool
    A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Indoor pool
  • Air-conditioning
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Banner Elk, NC
  • Place, Watauga River
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, The Greater Foscoe Mining Co.
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Hound Ears Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Guest Bedroom- downstairs

1 King Bed

Guest Bedroom- main floor

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom- upstairs

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom- main floor

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Guest Bath- main floor

Bathtub or shower

Guest Bath- upstairs

Bathtub or shower

Primary Bath- main floor

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Banner Elk

Banner Elk is home to this holiday home. Sugar Mountain Resort and Hawksnest Tubing Park 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 The Blowing Rock. Tweetsie Railroad and Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

  • Watauga River - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • The Greater Foscoe Mining Co. - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Hound Ears Golf Club - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Grandfather Vineyard & Winery - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Grandfather Mountain State Park - 7 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taqueria La Monarca - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Pedalin' Pig - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Dog Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Family's Jewel - Mtn Views, Gated Resort, Indoor/Outdoor Pools & Hot Tub have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Family's Jewel - Mtn Views, Gated Resort, Indoor/Outdoor Pools & Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Family's Jewel - Mtn Views, Gated Resort, Indoor/Outdoor Pools & Hot Tub?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family's Jewel - Mtn Views, Gated Resort, Indoor/Outdoor Pools & Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family's Jewel - Mtn Views, Gated Resort, Indoor/Outdoor Pools & Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family's Jewel - Mtn Views, Gated Resort, Indoor/Outdoor Pools & Hot Tub located?

Situated in Banner Elk, this holiday home is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Watauga River and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from The Greater Foscoe Mining Co.. Grandfather Vineyard & Winery and Alta Vista Gallery and B & B are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The views are unmatched
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed the views from the property. The scenery really is one of the special features that makes this place so memorable. We'd love to welcome you back anytime—please don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything for your next visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed this property very much. Hope to visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2025
Thank you for your review, we would love to have you visit with us again if you are back in the area!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular views and VERY quiet!

Very well maintained home and very clean. Would stay here again for sure. Very convenient to get to as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul 2025
Thank you for your kind review, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us at Family's Jewel. We would love to have you visit with us again if you are back in the High Country.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

We had a really nice weekend! The neighborhood is great and the location, fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul 2022
Thank you for your review, we are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us at Family's Jewel. We would love to have you visit again if you are in the mountains.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2025
Thank you for your review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us! Please visit with us again if you are back in the High Country!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay, you need to give directions on using the stove. The address and driving directions were not clear.The view was spectacular and we are interested in renting again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jan 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed your stay along with the amazing view. We will check into instructions regarding the stove. We look forward to welcoming you again next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic!

This lovely home was such a wonderful surprise! It captures the beauty of the surrounding environment… Can’t wait for another opportunity to stay there.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2022
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us and were able to enjoy the beauty of the mountains! If you are ever in the area again, we would love to have you visit again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful view

This is a beautiful home with an absolutely incredible View. We had everything we needed and enjoyed our stay tremendously. My only suggestions would be for the management company to consolidate their check-in information into one document, not three separate emails. Also, providing only two kitchen trash bags for a five night stay for a family of 8 was not enough. I understand renters buying paper towels, foil, etc, but trash bags? Overall though, or stay was very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2025
Thank you for your review, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. We will be happy to pass the suggestion to the management company regarding their correspondence and the amount of supplies left. We would love to have you visit with us again if you are back in the High Country.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good value, we would definitely come back. Even though you have to travel up a steep and winding mountain road, the location is just off a main road and really easy to find. The interior is beautiful, and the view is amazing. Everything is comfortable, but there was one thing that really stood out… the kitchen. So many times we have rented properties that were poorly stocked or had low quality cookware, like you’re lucky if you even get salt and pepper or the pans are falling apart. The cookware was good quality and had most of what you need, and there was a cabinet with several spices and cooking oils. There is even an extra spot of land on the side that is great for kids, because it backs up to a beautiful rock face and has a nice seating area. So all in all it had a beautiful interior, great seating areas, great fireplace and TV, above average kitchen and good location. The one thing it lacks is a hot tub that you don’t have to drive to, and taking trash to the community dumpster is a task. Everyone loved the place and had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2026
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay and found our kitchen well-equipped. We're glad you appreciated the location and beautiful view. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Four couples stayed here the week we volunteered at Samaritan's Purse.The house is beautiful and everything was clean.All the bedrooms were nice and the beds comfortable. The sitting area is very inviting and we spend time there every morning and evening. The kitchen was adequately stocked with dishes, utensils, and small appliances.We arrived during the 5" snowstorm of 12/8/2025. The road up to the gate had not been plowed yet. Same for the roads in the community. 4WD trucks were able to get to the house, but not an AWD Rav4. The roads were plowed by 5pm and everything was good. Just to say, they're not kidding when they say 4WD is 'recommended'. (We're from Pittsburgh, so no strangers to driving in snow.)Roads were well maintained for the rest of our stay.We also had very high winds on Wednesday night and the deck doors didn't seal very well and they whistled all night, but no issue keeping the house warm.Overall, this is a great house with a fantastic view of the valley.
Amazing view from the deck.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Dec 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the house and the view. We'll review the deck doors and address any issues. Thank you for your kind words.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was way beyond what we expected. It was just perfect for our family. I want to go back for a week next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Rental, really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful location.The only thing I would say is that the roof was replaced right before we arrived and the contractor did not do a good clean up. Lot's of roofing nails and shingle "sand" on the deck and walkway area. But house was clean and in great condition.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words about your stay! We're thrilled you enjoyed the beautiful location and found the home in great condition. We sincerely apologize for the contractor cleanup issue with the roofing debris. That's not the standard we expect, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention. We'll follow up with the contractor immediately to ensure a thorough cleaning of the deck and walkway areas. Your feedback helps us maintain the property at its best. We'd love to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Ski Weekend

Overall a nice home and floor plan. There were some cleanliness issues. Dead bugs ( stink bugs)on floors and in light fixtures and pink mold in master shower. Dirty and dusty wood blinds. There needs to be more lighting on driveway for night arriving. The trash bins were quite a distance from the unit. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Weekend Getway

We enjoyed are stay here. The views were stunning. The house is situated up in the mountains. Driving up and down the tight windy roads was fun for most of us. The area is very private, quiet and 10-15 minutes away from everything. The house was spacious, gorgeous wrap around deck and nicely furnished. The kids loved the downstairs area, and loft like area upstairs. I would definitely stay here again but i would bring my own pillows and towels. The house needs some minor repairs, and a better cleaning crew.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful home

The home is beautiful and the views speak for themselves. We were not happy about having to drive the trash to the dumpster each day. We also did not appreciate having to remove bedsheets, clean and put away all the dishes and clean the place before leaving. After all we were on vacation. I would not have minded loading everything into the dishwasher but I thought the check-out requirements were excessive, especially since we paid a cleaning fee.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family weekend

I got to stay at this cabin for a weekend with family. It was such a cute cabin and met our needs perfectly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Home review

Very nice home however, we were disappointed in two things: 1) there was NO offering for movie channels (Netflix, HBO, etc...) 2) the down stairs king bed mattress definitely needs replacing as it was VERY lumpy and VERY hard, this along with the downstairs shower tub drain needs some work as it did not drain well.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Snow Tubing Escape with family

This house was so perfect for our two families. We were 2 families of 4 and we had plenty of room for everyone. The kids loved the bedroom on the third floor. The fireplace was wonderful. Nothing beats the view from the main living area with two comfortable rocking chairs for the adults to relax in. We were super close to Hawks Nest Snow Tubing place and a winery. Boone was a quick 20 min drive so you had full access to restaurants or other convenience needs. The house was beautifully decorated and appliances were up to date. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Nice Mountain Home

This house was exceptional. Very clean, beautiful views and a convenient location. Kitchen was perfect for our Thanksgiving meal. All furniture was nice and the beds were all very comfortable. Walking distance to the community center. Highly recommend this house
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exactly what listing says

Great stay, place was clean and beds very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great view, single unit, nice to have upstairs, main, and lower sections for teenage and adult kids

My only hesitation in rating this property top notch is that it might make it harder to book in future! Great view, single unit, nice to have upstairs, main, and lower sections for teenage and adult children. Convenient to lots of activities. Great response from office on broken DVD player (replaced in <2 hours) and loose door handle (fixed within the hour). Did I mention the view and porch were amazing?
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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