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Grand Oaks RQ3- Mountain Condo, Gated Resort, Indoor/Outdoor Pools & Hot Tub

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A spacious dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a stone fireplace with a television above it.
A spacious living room with a sofa, coffee table, and chairs, large windows, and a ceiling fan.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and pendant lighting.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • 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
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Living Room- sleeper sofa

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Guest Bath

Bathtub or shower

Guest Bath

Bathtub or shower

Primary Bath

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Banner Elk

Banner Elk is home to this condo. 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 Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

  • Watauga River - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • The Greater Foscoe Mining Co. - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Hound Ears Golf Club - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Grandfather Vineyard & Winery - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Grandfather Mountain State Park - 8 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pedalin' Pig - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Dog Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Grand Oaks RQ3- Mountain Condo, Gated Resort, Indoor/Outdoor Pools & Hot Tub have a pool?

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

Is Grand Oaks RQ3- Mountain Condo, Gated Resort, Indoor/Outdoor Pools & Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Grand Oaks RQ3- Mountain Condo, Gated Resort, Indoor/Outdoor Pools & Hot Tub?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Grand Oaks RQ3- Mountain Condo, Gated Resort, Indoor/Outdoor Pools & Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grand Oaks RQ3- Mountain Condo, Gated Resort, Indoor/Outdoor Pools & Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Grand Oaks RQ3- Mountain Condo, Gated Resort, Indoor/Outdoor Pools & Hot Tub located?

Situated in Banner Elk, this condo building is within 1 mile (2 km) of The Greater Foscoe Mining Co. and Watauga River. Julian Price Park and Grandfather Mountain State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with an amazing view. It was perfect for our family as we celebrated graduation!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2026
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the location and view, especially during your celebration. We look forward to hosting you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place! Gorgeous view! Had everything we needed and more! Would book again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall family trip

Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec 2023
Thank you for your review, please 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
This condo was perfect for our small group. It was very clean and beautifully decorated. It was great that each room had its own bathroom for privacy. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked. The views were stunning! We will definitely return if we come back to the area, especially if it is during a time where we could enjoy the outdoor amenities like the pools.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr 2026
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay and couldn't have asked for a better home base for our family trip to Tweetsie Railroad! The property was exactly as described—clean, comfortable, well-maintained, and had plenty of space for everyone to relax after a day of exploring the area.The location was perfect, making it easy to enjoy all the attractions nearby. The only thing we couldn't control was the rain, but even that didn't take away from how much we enjoyed our time together here!Thank you for being such a great host and for providing a welcoming place for our family to make memories. We highly recommend this property to anyone visiting the area and would happily stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun 2026
Thank you so much for the lovely review! We're thrilled that your family had such a wonderful time at our property and that it served as the perfect base for your Tweetsie Railroad adventure. We appreciate you taking the time to share your kind words—it truly means a lot to us. We'd love to welcome you back on your next visit to the area. Safe travels, and thanks again for choosing our home!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Stay - highly recommended

Tremendous weekend stay!!!! Clean - relaxing- Great views - main level - Good instructions - Fosco Co. was very very good people.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov 2022
Thank you for your kind review, we are so happy your enjoyed your stay with us. If you are in the High Country again, we would love to have you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family fun in Boone

We came up with family for our daughter's graduation from ASU. Good location, great accommodations, and amazing views of the mountains. We had a great time!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2023
Thank you for your review, we are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us in the High Country! Congratulations to your daughter on her graduation, we love celebrating our AppState students. Please visit with us again if you are in the High Country.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view and amenities. Set up and beds were comfortable. Of note, one of the pools on the property is not available to renters, but the available pool is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2025
Thank you for your review, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us at Echota on the Ridge. We would love to have you visit with us again if you are back in the High Country!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful trip!

Great condo with plenty of room for the whole family! Very comfortable! The view was the best part!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!!

We loved every second of it! Would definitely come again. Great location, there’s plenty to see!! The sunrise from the balcony was everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2023
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us at Grand Oaks RQ3 and were able to take in the stunning, mountain sunrise! If you are visiting the area again, we would love to have you stay again. Happy New Year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and comfortable.

Very nice place, well maintained and updated. Comfortable and tastefully decorated. Functional and cute. We felt at home and happy there!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Feb 2023
Thank you for your review, we are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us. We love to hear when guests can relax and enjoy our home away from home. Please visit again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and unit

Location was perfect and unit was clean and well stocked. We also liked the first floor entry vs stairs. Wonderful view! We will book this one again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb 2023
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us at Echota on the Ridge. We hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful views and spacious

Easy check-in and check-out. Very spacious for our group of 8 with plenty of room to hang out in common areas. Very clean and plenty of linens, towels, kitchen supplies and bathroom supplies. Great host. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2024
Thank you for your kind review, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. Please visit with us again if you are back in the High Country. Happy New Year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great condo!

Cleanest place I have ever rented! Nice floor plan for families. All one level. Beautiful view of mountains and Grandfather Mountain! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2022
Thank you for your kind review, we are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us at Echota on the Ridge. The mountain views are one of our favorite things! We look forward to having you visit again if you are in the High Country.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

We really enjoyed our time here. Was great to have 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Kitchen was excellent. Just down the road was access to the pool and clubhouse. The only thing to consider (which is no fault of the property or rental company) is that they are doing construction on the bridge to Boone. So if you will be traveling that way a lot, it will take some time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2022
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us. The Grand Oaks floorplans are great with three bedroom and baths on a single floor. Thank you for mentioning the bridge construction, guests do need to plan for a little extra travel time unfortunately. We would love to have you visit again if you are back in the High Country!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo was amazing. The drive was a little tricky since it was snowing. When we were leaving the riads were icey. The rental agancy extended our check without asking. When I asked about the roads they responded quickly. They had the riads completely cleard and ice free before 10 am.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2026
Thank you for your kind words and sharing your experience. We're glad you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your feedback on the road conditions. We're here to ensure your comfort and safety. 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 condo with amazing views!

Sunrises from the balcony were phenomenal! Main level entrance made it easy to get in and out. Ample parking right in front. Condo was really clean & spacious. Beds were comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped. Condo has an electric fireplace, and we were unable to use it for s’more. Owner has a small s’mores machine which we really appreciated. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan 2023
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us at Grand Oaks RQ3 and were able to enjoy the beauty of Echota on the Ridge. The views really are breathtaking. All of the condos offer gas logs, as no open flames are permitted in the community, but we are happy you were able to use the s'mores machine for your enjoyment. Please visit with us again if you are in the area!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in and checkout instruction were clear and easy to understand. Location was excellent and beautiful view from the back deck. The home was very welcoming when arriving and very clean. We stayed for two nights to enjoy some skiing. So we did not take advantage of the additional amenities but the home was in close proximity to skiing/tubing. My only complaint is food being left in the microwave from the previous residents and gave off an odor that took a bit to identify. Also, the bathtub drains are very slow to drain and need a good clean out. Other than, pictures of the home do not represent how cozy and clean this place is and plenty of room! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2026
Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted you found the location and view enjoyable. We're sorry about the microwave issue and slow drains. We'll address these promptly. We're glad you had a pleasant stay and recommend our home to others.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Presidents Day Ski to Sugar Mountain 2024

The property was beautiful with gorgeous views. One of the bedroom’s sheets and comforter were blood stained with several pieces of hair in the sheets. Dishes in the cabinet were not clean. Bedroom window was left open causing room to be very cold.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Condo!

Our stay at this condo at Echota on the Ridge surpassed our expectations. Check-in/out was super easy, the condo was beautiful, clean and had an AMAZING view. The condo had everything you needed and if you are a puzzle lover, you would be in heaven! So many puzzles to keep you busy! The outdoor pool area was gorgeous as well. We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2022
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay in Grand Oaks RQ3. The views and amenities at Echota on the Ridge are exceptional, we are so glad you were able to enjoy them. 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

Great location and amenities

Clean and well-stocked. Only problem was electric grill which was had had pizza cooked on it and was unusable, could not even get it to heat up. Grill was to be replaced but not done while we were there. Fireplace also could not start, but maintenance fixed this when requested.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot and great service.

This unit has an amazing view in a great set of facilities. Everything was as promised and then some, I only wish we could have stayed longer. We will definitely consider this property again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice condo

Very comfortable, beautiful views. Too much ice in parking area. My husband fell going from car to door. Jesse was very helpful when one of our cars arrived after dark.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home with a Big view

Our stay was wonderful! We had four adults and three children staying for the weekend. The rooms were beautiful, the living space was perfect for our group. The back patio view was incredibly beautiful! There was a sudden and unexpected snow while we were there and staff was extremely helpful in navigating the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Snowed in in Banner Elk

We had such a great trip with friends! Beautiful location and this rental is convenient to everything we wanted to do. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Feb 2022
Thank you for your feedback and for staying with Foscoe Rentals. We are so glad you had a great trip with friends. Please do come back and let us know if we can help you make a reservation!
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