Skip to main content
Entire home

Beautiful Riverside Getaway

Photo gallery for Beautiful Riverside Getaway

River Place - View from the river
Great room with cozy fireplace
Great room with picture window overlooking beautiful river
Large kitchen with updated appliances
Open floorplan with beautiful views of river

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Riverside Getaway

We are happy to have opened our home back up for your enjoyment and will continue to adjust our policies as needed to assure the best experience for you, our guest. Due to a shortage of employees, from time to time we may need to remove our instant booking option so that we can guarantee availability of cleaning staff between our reservations. Thank you for your patience during the reservation process and for your continued support. We look forward to hosting you.

This beautiful 2BR/3BA home has an open floor plan and full service kitchen which makes it perfect for a couples' getaway or family fun-filled vacation. The large yet cozy great room includes the kitchen, dining area and den with stone fireplace (gas) and plenty of seating. There is a beautiful view of the river out of the large picture windows. The wrap around deck has outdoor seating and overlooks the Watauga River with its out-cropping of rocks and abundant wildlife.
Two master bedroom suites, each with queen beds and their own large private baths, sleep 4 adults comfortably. The living room also has a queen size sleeper couch.
Amenities Included are:
Linens provided
Washer/Dryer
Charcoal Grill on deck
Broadband Internet with WiFi
TVs in living room and bedrooms with cable TV services and Netflix.

For security purposes we have three exterior security cameras - one covering each entrance to the house.

It is our hope that Riverplace will become a tradition, where you will return to enjoy the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, relax, and make memories.


Area Calendar of Events:
https://www.exploreboone.com/things-to-do/

Check out the new Wilderness Alpine Coaster in Banner Elk only 15 minutes away!
https://www.wildernessrunalpinecoaster.com/

Some of our favorite restaurants for a special dinner are:
The Gamekeeper Restaurant
Located between the house and Banner Elk, up on a mountain.
https://Gamekeeper-NC.com

Over Yonder
Located about a mile from the house across from the original Mast General Store.
https://www.overyondernc.com/

We would love to hear about YOUR favorite dining experience. Please let me know your favorite place to eat so that I can share it with our other guests!

Add dates for prices

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Property grounds
Delightfully rustic 4-bedroom house in Vilas with stunning long-range views.
Vilas
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
Delightfully rustic 4-bedroom house in Vilas with stunning long-range views.

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
Please contact the owner for details
default

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Swimming/wading in the river is at your own risk. You waive any and all claims against the owner.

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
Note from host: Please contact the owner for details
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Banner Elk

Located in Banner Elk, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Foggy Mountain Gem Mine and Moses H. Cone Memorial Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sugar Mountain Resort and Hound Ears Golf Club. 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
View more Holiday homes in Banner ElkOpens in a new window
Map
Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

  • Watauga River - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Alta Vista Gallery and B & B - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Appalachian State University - 13 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 20 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Grandfather Mountain - 29 min drive - 26.9 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South End Brewing - Boone - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rivers Street Ale House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Appalachia Cookie Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Social - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lost Province Brewing Company - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Riverside Getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Riverside Getaway?

As of 9 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Riverside Getaway on 12 Apr, 2026 start from S$230, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Beautiful Riverside Getaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Riverside Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Riverside Getaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Riverside Getaway located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Watauga River and Alta Vista Gallery and B & B. Foggy Mountain Gem Mine and Hound Ears Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 211 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 211 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 211 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 211 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 211 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabre I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great, location is beautiful and the house is well furnished for everyone’s comfort and has all the kitchen items you need. Owners were quick to respond to questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Summer D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Max M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everything was great
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alisha S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay. Beautiful location and perfect for our small dog. Fireplace was warm and we used it every night!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

jack g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
overall we were pleased with t. he facilities and access
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property- most scenic part of river. House is beautiful and immaculate. Had dishes, pans, etc and everything you need for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the most beautiful house sitting next to the river multiple decks on the outside one on each master suite with a fireplace open floor plan great stock in the kitchen. Everything‘s always clean. Everything is always on point. You don’t need for anything except to come, bring your clothes and enjoy! Best hostess ever there for any questions which are only one or two, and if you go to relaxation recommend it to anyone.
This is your view from downstairs or from your balcony suite
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

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

anniversary stay

house was clean with great view of river and convenient to Boone for forgotten items
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caleb H.

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

Great stay

2nd time staying here. Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy R.

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

2nd Visit, great location

Ski trip
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Whitney B.

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

Best VRBO we have stayed in by far

Great Property and wonderful host
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr, 2023
Thank you, Whitney! I hope you will find time to make it back again one day!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd K.

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

Wonderful Trip to Boone/Banner Elk

An absolutely perfect location along the Watauga River.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maryann B.

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

Wonderful vacation

Fun time with family
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Loved it, we want to come back!

We absolutely loved everything about our booking here. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Deborah V.

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

Anniversary get away

Loved looking out over the river. House was clean and efficient Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary D.

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

Nice relaxing getaway

Perfect location for some rest and relaxation. Really nice property, two thumbs way up
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun, 2024
Thank you for your review. So glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

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

Perfection

This is our 3rd time staying at Riverplace and definitely wont be the last! Tamara is an awesome host and Riverplace never disappoints. Thanks so much for another perfect stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar, 2025
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay! We are thrilled that you have made Riverplace your go to spot in the Appalachian Mountains! Looking forward to next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayluh U.

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

Riverfront dream!

Such a great experience for a small family. We have a 5 year old son and having a separate room directly down the hall with his own bathroom was perfect! The view of the river from almost every room in the house was magical. The house was extremely clean and well maintained. I don’t have one bad thing to say about the house only positives!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

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

Lovely Mountain Home

House was great and had all the amenities you need for a short stay. Location is great- close to downtown Banner Elk, Sugar Mountain, Hawksnest and Mast General Store. River out back was lovely to watch and even with snow on the ground it was easy to walk down to the edge of it. Communication with host was prompt and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy D.

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

Nice Place

Our dog and family loved the place! As advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey T.

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

Stay at River Place

We had a nice getaway, enjoyed the coziness of the home. Loved being right on the river, and being so close to Valle Crucis and Banner Elk.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct, 2021
Thanks for the review! Happy you enjoyed your stay! Hope you will be back sometime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Trip to the mountains

Beautiful place to relax!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct, 2021
Thanks!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth V.

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

Great weekend!

We really enjoyed our time at this clean, comfortable and conveniently located property. The owner was very responsive when we had a question.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept, 2023
Thank you for the review! I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope you come back sometime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheri M.

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

Just a perfect getaway

RiverPlace was everything I wanted and more. The location is super convenient, the property is beautiful and cozy, and the process was so easy. I hope I can come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay S.

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

Grad Getaway

The house was the perfect size. We loved the view and sound of the river in the backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Tamara DePace

Host profile image
My name is Tamara DePace and I manage RiverPlace for my mother, Doris Freeze. This beautiful piece of land on the banks of the Watauga River in Valle Crucis was originally owned by my grandparents. My mother vacationed here when she was a little girl. I remember hearing stories of her and her 6 brother and sisters playing on the rocks in the river. Throughout my childhood, I recall my parents dreaming and planning the house they would one day build on the land. Twenty-five years later they built their "dream home" on the river. RiverPlace was intended to be their retirement home, much deserved after a lifetime of service to the church. My parents had spent their life serving on the mission field in Liberia, West Africa, and when stateside, my dad worked for the Lutheran Church as the director of a church camp and at the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in Columbia SC.

In 2009, after a short battle with cancer, my dad passed away, only getting to enjoy their "dream home" for a short time. Mom, not able to live on her own 4 hours away from the rest of the family, decided to allow other families to enjoy her home and hopefully make their own memories on the banks of the Watauga River.

I guess I took after my grandmother, as I now have seven children of my own. I hope one day they will look back at their childhood and reminisce about their vacations at the "mountain house". It is our hope that you and your family will also.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback

Go further with the Vrbo app

  • Easily message your host
  • Access, share and manage your trip
  • Earn OneKeyCash on holiday rentals
Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app
QR code to download the app