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Mountain view cabin & private trout pond in Banner Elk near Sugar & Beech Mt

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Twilight in October from the pasture looking  back at the cabin
Check out the local streams
Enjoying the view from the sunroom
Enjoy our front porch!
Guests enjoying their morning coffee on the front porch

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Banner Elk, NC
  • Land of Oz
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Beech Mountain Resort
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Sugar Mountain Resort
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Murphy Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Mountain view cabin & private trout pond in Banner Elk near Sugar & Beech Mt

Rustic mountain-top Lincoln-log styled cabin with great mountain views on 17 acres with a private stocked trout pond less than three miles from down-town Banner Elk close to Beech and Sugar Mountain. Please note that the pond was damaged during the storm, and the dam is scheduled to be repaired in the spring of 2025, and as soon as it is completed, the pond will be restocked.

This ten room SMOKE-FREE cabin includes four bedroom, two full bathrooms and is Lincoln Log style. The cabin is anything but rustic as the kitchen appliances are new, has internet access as well as free Wi-Fi. You can feel your blood pressure start to drop as you drive up the winding private landscaped driveway. We overlook the backside of Beech Mountain Ski resort and are only seven miles from the base of Sugar Mountain. The cabin sits is nestled on 17 secluded acres on top a mountain which overlooks a valley and horse pasture. A stream runs thru the property and has a pond with a dock. The house is near trout streams for the fly fishing enthusiast. If you don’t fish, relax in the magnificent sunroom and enjoy the panoramic mountain view, or enjoy sitting on the covered front porch in the rocking chairs and enjoy the mountain view while watching the hummingbirds, deer, turkey and other wildlife.

All of your guests will enjoy their privacy as the cabin has 2200 square feet of covered living area, ten rooms and comfortably sleeps eight. There is a bedroom on the ground floor which has a queen size bed. Upstairs, there are two master bedrooms with king size beds while the fourth has a trundle bed. It is perfect retreat to comfortably accommodate two families. There is a full bathroom on each floor. This cabin has Satellite TV in the living room, DVD in the sunroom and lots of special features including a ramp entry, custom wormy chestnut cabinetry, hardwood floors downstairs and carpeting upstairs, exposed beams, luxurious bath towels and linens, washer/dryer, a covered parking area and more. When the weather is cool, sit in the living room, enjoy the wood burning fireplace and toast marshmallows or sit in the sunroom and watch the colors of autumn unfold. There is a cabinet in the sunroom which is filled with board games, and there is a dollhouse which will delight the younger members of your group.

This is a perfect place for a “Workcation” as there is free WiFi, and two different areas where you can work but still enjoy the view. We do have an “extender” to enhance cell reception.

Escape the heat as this cabin is 4200 ft. above sea level and located in Banner Elk, which has the highest elevation of any city in the Southeast. We built this cabin to escape from the south Florida heat. Although this cabin does not have air conditioning, you will need blankets at night, and there are plenty of quilts in the cabin in which to wrap yourself. The sunroom and each bedroom has an overhead fan, and all of the windows have screens. We sleep with the windows open in the summer (but sometimes have to close them as it gets so cool. In the fall, the temperature starts to drop but not to worry as there is baseboard heat, and you can set the thermostat in each room to your liking.

There are lots of activities nearby including rafting, canoeing, snow skiing, fishing, rock climbing, zip lining, mountain biking, gem mining, and hiking. Pick blueberries and blackberries in season or pick apples or pears from the fruit trees on this unique property. Four-wheel drive, all wheel drive or chains (if you do not have four-wheel or all-wheel drive) are recommended and may be necessary if winter conditions exist. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity!

Distances from the cabin to the following local attractions…

Base/Beech Mountain 2.6 miles
Banner Elk Downtown 2.9 miles
Base/Sugar Mountain 3.5 miles
Newland 5 miles
Grandfather Mountain 14 miles
Boone 20 miles



Keywords: Log Cabin, Lodge, Retreat, Mountain Home

Property manager

Mary Frances
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Sorry- no cats allowed, and there is a pet fee.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Traveler must have a conversation with the owner via Vrbo inbox within 24 hours of booking, and reserves the right to cancel any reservation.
After booking, The House Rules and a Contract will be forwarded to the guest and must be signed and returned with a copy of a Photo ID.

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
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 and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Banner Elk

Located in Banner Elk, this cabin is in a rural area and near theme parks. Beech Mountain Resort and Sugar Mountain Resort 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. 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

  • Lees-McRae College - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Land of Oz - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 15 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 22 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Grandfather Mountain - 29 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blind Elk Tap Room - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Beech Mountain Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪5506' Skybar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain view cabin & private trout pond in Banner Elk near Sugar & Beech Mt pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Mountain view cabin & private trout pond in Banner Elk near Sugar & Beech Mt?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain view cabin & private trout pond in Banner Elk near Sugar & Beech Mt?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mountain view cabin & private trout pond in Banner Elk near Sugar & Beech Mt located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Lees-McRae College and within 6 miles (10 km) of Flat Top Brewing Company and Banner House Museum. Banner Elk Winery and Sugar Creek Gem Mine are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 149 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 149 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

spring break 25 snowed in the mountains

its was great
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAwn R.

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

Ski weekend!

The property was perfect for a weekend of skiing at Beech. The property was easily accessible and close to the slopes. The owner was very nice and easy to work with and she truly cared about the overall experience we had. Kitchen equipped for great meal preparation and home was clean with good sleeping accommodations. Overall the property felt safe and peaceful watching the deer graze through in the mornings.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roderic F.

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

Ski Trip

This is a very special place, beautiful setting, rustic, yet modern. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

shannon P.

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

Beautiful home

Host was AMAZING! Loved the family photo albums to learn the history of the home!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob K.

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

Jan 2025 Ski Trip

Property was as advertised. Very clean. 4wd required for access during winter. Mary Frances was a pleasure to work with. Followed up to make certain everything was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

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

Second stay as great as our first.

Cannot say enough good things about this cabin. Even after the devastation our NC mountains sustained most places are up and running again in this part of the mountains. While many people are still recovering from it all luckily this cabin was fortunate enough to not see any of the damage. Owner was in contact several times to make sure everything was good and Evan made sure we had enough wood to enjoy the fireplace while we were there.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

josh r.

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

Nice getaway

Perfect xmas getaway for the family.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin B.

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

Mountain view

Very nice, very quiet property. Everything was as listed and the owner was amazing to work with. Hope to be able to stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances H.

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

For a wonderful getaway.

The property was great and pet friendly. Close to some of our favorite places that we like to visit. The views around the cabin were great..We enjoyed the sunroom, use of fireplace. Really nice on the inside. Great place for family group or for a nice cozy get getaway. for a couple.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

BJ

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

Peaceful

Beautiful property with all kinds of wildlife. My wife and I absolutely love this place. Checkin and Communication with Mary was fast and flawless
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine F.

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

Beautiful getaway

Our family of 5 really enjoyed this property. It is obvious how much Mary Frances cares for this home and her guests. The house is close to many nearby attractions, but still secluded and peaceful with space for kids to run around and enjoy the fresh mountain air. We hope to return soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

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

Family reunion getaway

We had 8 people staying. Had plenty of room . We loved the sunroom for looking at the beautiful views and playing lots of card games . We usually stay in Tennessee, but this year we decided to stay a little further out. We were only 20 minutes from our destination and we enjoyed ourselves immensely and we hope to return soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

God is good

Great place, great time
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S.

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

It’s not a rental house, it’s a home

To say we loved staying here would be an understatement. Many places are rental houses, but this was more like a home away from home. There was a sense of welcoming in every room. The porch view exuded relaxation. Our stay was brief, but our next one will definitely be here and will be much longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan B.

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

A relaxing and peaceful getaway

The house was incredibly clean! I always go into rentals expecting to need to do a little cleaning before I cook or use the bathrooms cause normally some thing’s are overlooked but that was not the case here. There was not a dead bug anywhere, the dishes and kitchen were cleaned and spotless everything was so nice and inviting. I was a little nervous about the ‘no a/c’ thing and it being in June, but that was not a problem at all. We opened the windows and it actually got chilly at night. The driveway is very steep and I totally get why you need 4WD in the winter but it wasn’t a problem. The property was just so peaceful and relaxing. The perfect getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan D.

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

Work Retreat

Excellent on all fronts!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Perfect Getaway

This property was just what we needed! It is the perfect place to unplug and unwind; however, the house has incredible WiFi if you don’t want to unplug. The house was beautiful and extremely clean when we arrived and had everything we needed for the perfect long weekend. The homeowner was extremely attentive and checked to see if there was anything we needed and there wasn’t. Overall probably the best VRBO stay that we have ever had. The herds of deer on the property and the private trout pond made the stay even more special. I cannot say enough positive things about the homeowner or the house. We are definitely happy with the experience and will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Beautiful property and amazing hostess

This property is spectacular with lots of green space for the kids to run around and play, a stream running through the property where the kids spent hours hunting for crawfish and salamander and a stocked pond for fishing. (We were there in the very early spring, so the pond water level was down and no fish due to it not being stocked yet for the season) The home itself was very cozy and had plenty of space for our 2 families of 4. Wonderful wood burning fireplace in the living room that made it even better and a fantastic sunroom with tons of seating. The kitchen was also well equipped! Mary Frances couldn’t have been a better host and you can tell she truly cares about her home. She was wonderful and available to answer all questions and gave great local recommendations for food.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty F.

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

Visit to Cabin in Banner Elk, NC

Our visit was wonderful. Cabin cozy, clean, well equipped and a great place to relax and be with friends. We plan on going back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S., Hope Mills,NC

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

Comfortable, cozy and clean

Our part of eight stayed in this mountain cabin, which was perfect for our needs. It was private, so we did not have to worry about disturbing neighbors. It was very comfortable having four bedrooms and a separate large sun room over looking the Mountain View. Although we were gone during the daytime, we enjoyed sitting around the fireplace and making dinner at the cabin instead of eating out. Communication with the owner was very transparent . Would definitely suggest renting this cabin. Our group all agreed that we would come back if given the opportunity.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer G.

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

Awesome location

15 min to both mountains to ski and nice property so our dogs could roam. House was nice older cabin, few minor things could use repair but overall we would love to stay there again some day!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy V.

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

Beautiful, relaxing getaway!

We all really enjoyed our stay. The cabin was perfect for our family vacation. It is in a great location, beautifully decorated and maintained. The owner was so helpful with information about the area and an absolute pleasure to work with. It was a great time!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

Authentic cabin feel. Great property.

Great relaxing holiday cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

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

good

good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mary Frances

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My family began visiting the Banner Elk area when I was a child, and my parents looked for the perfect piece of propety for over ten years. They built this cabin is 1979 as a family retreat to escape the south Florida heat. It was my father's dream to have a Lincoln-log style cabin where he could fish. My parents found this property in which consists of 17 acres on top of a mountain, and knew it was what they had been waiting for. It became a center for all of us to gather for celebrations, family reunions and weekend retreats. After he retired, they needed to reduce their expenses, and I had heard about VRBO and suggested we try it. I now have come full circle as I have watched my children grow up enjoying the cabin and discover the area. Both of them caught their first fish in the pond. We have a catch and release policy; however; there is an exception for whenever anyone catches their first fish! Every time we go, I think, I need to come here more often and there is always something new to do and see. I hope you will enjoy it as well and make a memory with your family.

Why they chose this property

Banner Elk has the highest elevation of any city in the southeastern United States which means it is cooler than most other places. The cabin is on top of a mountain, and we use the blankets on the bed year round. We have enjoyed all four seasons in Banner Elk and the chance to relax and enjoy the magnificent scenery from the front porch or the sunroom. You can be as active as you want at there is rafting, golf, hiking, zip-lining, mining for gold, canoeing, fishing and all sorts of cultural events just minutes from the cabin. Frankly, we often find ourselves content to stay on top of the mountain, sitting in the swings, reading, fishing in the private pond, or just taking a break from the routine of life..

What makes this property unique

The cabin sits on seventeen acres on top of a mountain, overlooking the pond and pastures. Many times I have looked out the window to see deer looking in at me. We also have turkeys, foxes that roam the property (you might draw a bear if you leave your trash outside so PLEASE don't). Children love to pick the apples and pears in late summer and fall. Beautifully landscaped, Mountain Laurel and Hostas bloom to add to the beauty of the setting. A stacked stone wall runs along the 1500 foot private drive that leads you to the cabin. Every time I drive up to the top, I am amazed at the beauty and with the serene setting.

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