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Winter Mountain Escape – Ground-Floor Cozy Condo

Family-friendly condo in Banner Elk

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Wherever you sit, you can enjoy the view. Even while watching TV!
Master bedroom, small en-suit bathroom & laundry. Queen bed-memory foam mattress
Kitchen equipped with all the essentials for an everyday meal!
Dinning area with a view!
Open floor plan and a wall of windows makes you feel you're nested among trees!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Banner Elk, NC
  • Place, The Greene
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lees-McRae College
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Elk Statue
    ‪4 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1 Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 In the Master Bedroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Winter Mountain Escape – Ground-Floor Cozy Condo

Embrace ski season in this cozy, ground-floor condo just minutes from Sugar Mountain and Beech Mountain. Walk to downtown Banner Elk for dining and shopping, or enjoy peaceful mountain views from the spacious wrap-around balcony—no stairs required!

The bright, open layout and large windows let in the natural light and mountain charm, making it the perfect place to relax after a day on the slopes.

Peaceful, central location—ideal for winter getaways.

Please note:
This is a first-floor unit with no stairs, though you may hear footsteps from upstairs neighbors. It may not be ideal for light sleepers.

Make lasting memories in this cozy mountain retreat—your adventure awaits!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Mountain view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please note that the condo is not baby-proof.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Quite hours from 10pm to 7am

Important information

You need to know

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Banner Elk

Located in Banner Elk, this condo is in the mountains. Tweetsie Railroad is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech Mountain Resort are worth checking out. Travelling with kids? Consider Land of Oz, or check out an event or a game at Holmes Convocation Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

  • The Greene - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lees-McRae College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tate-Evans Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Elk Statue - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Banner House Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Puerto Nuevo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Winter Mountain Escape – Ground-Floor Cozy Condo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Winter Mountain Escape – Ground-Floor Cozy Condo?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Winter Mountain Escape – Ground-Floor Cozy Condo?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Winter Mountain Escape – Ground-Floor Cozy Condo?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Winter Mountain Escape – Ground-Floor Cozy Condo located?

This family-friendly Banner Elk condo building is located in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Lees-McRae College, The Greene and Tate-Evans Park. Elk Statue and Flat Top Brewing Company are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, clean, and nice setup
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home. Everything was nice and clean. Added touches of snacks and coffee was a big plus. Easy one floor access as my husband cannot navigate stairs very well.We were able to visit family and Grandfather Mountain. We just enjoyed driving around and looking at the scenery.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

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

Nice place

There on business, great place.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

J G.

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

Great Holiday Weekend

Central to Banner Elk, Sugar and Beech Mountans!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

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

Warm & Cozy

We enjoyed our stay greatly. The location was clean. Very convenient to all the local attractions. And the host was always available to respond to my questions! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

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

Good Place to stay!

Overall our stay was really good. Location is great and walking distance from the little banner elk town and restaurant. Quick drive to sugar and beech mountains. As mentioned you can really hear the people walking around upstairs. But we don’t have any complaints about this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

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

Great stay

Very convenient for our Senior Ladies to get in and around. We had everything we needed it was so convenient and cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

tom g.

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

Beech Mountain Condo Gem

Great location between Sugar & Beech ski slopes. Less than 1 mile from many shops and restaurants in Banner Elk. Quaint. The small Welcome basket was really nice, stocked well with coffee & goodies! Short drive from Charlotte and surrounding cities. Lg great room with nice view. Quiet and peceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard F.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Spring trip

Not impressed and very disappointed
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

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

Home at Benner Elk

Very clean, host had treats and within walking distance of down town Banner Elk and resturants
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

yvette w.

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

Good times at Banner Elk

The property was very clean and cozy and very close proximity of the town. We couldn’t have had a better time and Lillian our hostess could not have been more accommodating and kind.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly E., Clayton, North Carolina

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

Perfect

Perfect location, outstanding amenities, convenient, clean, and extremely comfortable. Could not have asked for a better place to stay and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Awesome Banner Elk

Lillian is an amazing host and the property is awesome! So close to every banner elk amenity or activity you could imagine. Very easy to access as well!! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hailey G.

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

Great condo in a perfect central location!

I came here as a Lees-McRae alumni along with 3 other alumni friends for a weekend event. We really enjoyed being in this condo. It was clean and stocked with snacks and coffee for us. It was very spacious with great amenities. It was awesome to be in walking distance from downtown BE. Also not having any stairs was so nice! The condo check in and out process is also very simple and not hard at all! Lillian was a great host who was looking out for us upon our arrival. Overall it was a lovely stay! Def recommend for families or groups of friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

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

College visit

One of the best places I have stayed at in a long time. Perfect location to walk right into town. Very comfortable condo and nicely stocked. I actually look forward to my next visit to Banner Elk and staying at this lovely condo.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc M.

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

Wonderful Location

The condo was wonderfully located within walking distance to downtown Banner Elk which was great not having to use a car. The condo itself was very clean and well maintained. Certainly, this was one trip I’ll never forget.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Staci B.

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

Banner Elk visit

Property is very convenient to town and easily accessible. Property manager communicated well and answered all questions promptly. Overall was a good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe F.

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

lovely stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Very convenient location and the condo is well equipped. The only item in the kitchen that I couldn't find was a non stick skillet. Will gladly return one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L., Charlotte, NC

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

Enjoyable stay in Banner Elk

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Banner Elk. The home was very clean and comfortable for our family of four and my father. The location is very convenient and we walked down the hill into town for a delicious dinner at Sorrento’s one evening. It is a short drive to skiing at Sugar Mountain and Tubing at Hawks Nest. Communication with the owner was great and we felt safe staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juliet G.

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

Location! Location! Location!

This property was perfect for our long weekend away. The property LITERALLY overlooks downtown Banner Elk…. If the weather is nice you can walk just about everywhere! The condo was clean, cozy, and the BEDS were some of the most comfortable we’ve ever slept in! The owner was SO helpful and communicative, which made the whole process so easy (check in, recommendations, etc). I would HIGHLY a recommend this property and hope to stay there again myself!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candace R.

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

Great location and property

We came to the area with friends to get a Christmas tree and to do some holiday shopping. The house is in a great location. Walking distance to banner elk. The home was very cosy for our party of 8. We had everything that we needed at the condo to make our stay enjoyable. The host was very responsive. We hope to come back to this condo and area again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Cozy Condo 8/2023

This condo was conveniently located, clean and well equipped. They even included amenities that you get in hotels in case you forgot something. I have never stayed at a rental tgat provided the basic cooking supplies (salt, pepper, olive oil etc) and then some (coffee, tea and hot chocolate). Communications with the owner were a breeze! Great place to stay in Banner Elk!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Tim B.

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

Love Banner Elk

If you are looking for “high end”, this Condo is not for you. It is comfortable & clean and owner goes out of the way to provide lots of little conveniences in bathroom & kitchen. **Owner quickly responds to email and easy to ask questions . It is a great location to visit all near interest points & restaurants. Great location to use nearby ski and snow tubing venues. However, the electric heat system is a tad outdated and not sure how comfortable it would be on a cold winter day.The outside deck is small but a nice place to sit but not for outdoor table eating. The owner asks that the gas log fireplace be not used but it is small and not in the best location anyway. There is no hot tub on the property. Price point is reasonable and the pictures are accurate. Great for a family to be together, play board games and visit the wonderful area of Banner Elk There is no live TV but streaming works well for movies. A nice basic Condo that we would book again as it meets our simple needs to be together and visit all the resources of the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Terry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was wonderful and communication was timely and helpful. The location is perfect for Banner Elk and surrounding activities. It is a short walk or drive to the center of town. The bathroom and kitchen amenities were very nice and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Erika Q.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by Lillian Hughes

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Hi, I’m Lillian! I’m a 54-year-old entrepreneur who fell in love with hosting after discovering the joy of sharing my cozy condos in beautiful Banner Elk. Whether you’re here for outdoor adventures, a peaceful getaway, or time with loved ones, my goal is to make your stay easy, comfortable, and unforgettable. I take pride in providing worry-free accommodations so you can focus on what matters most—making great memories.

Why they chose this property

We have always loved the mountains in North Carolina! And having a place so close to many nature trails, skiing resorts, and in the middle of a charming town like Banner Elk, makes relaxing very easy. My husband and I want to open our home-away-from-home to any travelers who enjoy the mountains the way we do!

What makes this property unique

The location of our condo is ideal for families, couples and groups of friends that look to be close to nature and enjoy the mountains: hiking, skiing, water rafting, etc. but also like to dine out, shop and enjoy cultural activities offered in town. The best of both worlds!

Languages:

English, Spanish

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