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Amazing Views, Spacious, Skiing, Dog Friendly, Hot Tub, Pool Table, Sleeps 8-10

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Exterior
Outdoor spa tub
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10297.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Banner Elk, NC
  • Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Sugar Mountain Resort
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1 - Main Floor

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - Upper Floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - Lower floor

1 Queen Bed

Bunkroom

4 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - Main Floor

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 - Upper Floor

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3 - Lower Floor

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Amazing Views, Spacious, Skiing, Dog Friendly, Hot Tub, Pool Table, Sleeps 8-10

Grandfather Lodge is easily accessible (between Foscoe and Seven Devils, just off Highway 105), including access to Blowing Rock, Boone, Sugar Mountain and Appalachian Ski Mountain.

Welcome to Grandfather Lodge! Our 3,200 sq. ft. log style home sits on 2.2 acres with a large yard and a direct profile view of Grandfather Mountain from the great room, upstairs loft, deck and hot tub. The main level features an impressive great room with soaring ceilings and large windows. A large wood burning fireplace is surrounded by banks of glass to let in light and take in the views. There is also a large bedroom and full bath on this level, as well as a fully equipped kitchen and breakfast bar. The full bathroom was just renovated with a custom-tiled shower.

Upstairs you'll find a comfortable loft for relaxing or reading as well as another large bedroom (with ensuite) and a bunkroom (bunk beds, plus another twin and an inflatable mattress, if needed). The ensuite bath was recently renovated with a new custom-tiled shower/tub. Head to the lower level and you'll be pleasantly surprised to find a cozy family room with pool table, foosball table and a freestanding propane fireplace as well as a second fully equipped kitchen with dining table (that can also be used for games or puzzles). The lower level also includes another bedroom. There is a full bath on this level as well, and a separate exterior entrance with a seating area outside.

Step outside the main floor to the wrap-around deck through any of the four sliding glass doors to take in the view and enjoy the hot tub or propane grill. Just steps from the deck is the stone firepit area, ready for you to enjoy!

Smart TVs are located in all bedrooms of Grandfather Lodge, as well as in both the main floor great room and lower level living area. WiFi is available throughout the home, via a mesh system.

Located just across the road from Grandfather Vineyard & Winery, you can't find a better location for your High Country getaway. Only 10 minutes to Sugar Mountain and within 25 minutes of both Beach and Appalachian. In addition, the large gently sloping yard is perfect for sledding or even a “bunny hill” for youngsters. Several sleds / toboggans / saucers are available in the garage, as is a badminton / volleyball net.

The large circular driveway offers plenty of parking at the end of a private road located just off Route 105. No treacherous switchbacks to reach this beautiful, spacious home.

We welcome well-behaved, house-trained dogs (up to 2, for a fee of $30/night for each pet) and they will love exploring the property (at least ours does). Please ensure dogs are listed on your reservation to avoid a financial penalty. If more than one dog, please inform the owner so the additional fee can be added.

Property manager

Terry Parker
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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)
Fee is pet/night Penalty $100+ fee if unregistered
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Penalty fee of $100 / pet, plus applicable nightly pet fee, if pet is not registered on booking.
Pet fee is per pet, per night.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Banner Elk

Located in Banner Elk, this holiday home is in the mountains. Tweetsie Railroad is a notable landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech Mountain Resort. Travelling with kids? Consider Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade and Land of Oz. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

  • Grandfather Vineyard & Winery - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grandfather Trout Farm - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 10 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 25 min drive - 21.7 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blind Elk Tap Room - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing Views, Spacious, Skiing, Dog Friendly, Hot Tub, Pool Table, Sleeps 8-10 pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Amazing Views, Spacious, Skiing, Dog Friendly, Hot Tub, Pool Table, Sleeps 8-10?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing Views, Spacious, Skiing, Dog Friendly, Hot Tub, Pool Table, Sleeps 8-10?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Amazing Views, Spacious, Skiing, Dog Friendly, Hot Tub, Pool Table, Sleeps 8-10 located?

This family-friendly Banner Elk holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Watauga River and Grandfather Vineyard & Winery. Grandfather Trout Farm and Grandfather Mountain State Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melanie W.

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

Wonderful location, perfect house, spacious!

We had a wonderful long weekend with friends and our kids. The house is very spacious and clean, beds were comfy and lots of extra blankets provided for the cool weather. We used the hot tub often. The kids thoroughly enjoyed the big yard, and it would have been perfect for our dog. The hosts graciously provided cooking spices, dish soap, dishwasher pods, and other usual toiletries. The location was perfect. Centrally located within minutes to the local attractions and restaurants.Communication with the host was the best experience I’ve had with a vacation rental! Lots of communication via text and very helpful! We look forward to returning next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

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

From the Beach to Beech!

We had a truly magical trip to Grandfather Lodge for a very special 50th Birthday celebration and friends and family ski trip! The hot tub was fabulous with the freezing temperatures and winter storm, we were warm and toasty watching the snow fall. A gorgeous wood burning fireplace in the main room provide warmth and ambience and there was ample wood and fire assistance to build a fire easily! We did a fair amount of cooking and the kitchen, upstairs and downstairs kitchens were very well equipped. My daughter was able to make a secret birthday cake downstairs well I prepared dinner upstairs! There was wonderful room lovely bathrooms and comfortable common space. The game room was fantastic we enjoyed the very beautiful pool table extensively! With all this beautiful snow we enjoyed sledding with all the sleds found right there on the property and beautiful views of Grandfather Mountain! Terry, the host/owner was very responsive to any questions or requests and incredibly accommodating when we had to stay an additional night due to the storm. I have stayed at a lot of North Carolina Mountain cabins and this was by far the best experience yet! We will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Terry Parker

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This is our second rental property (one at the beach and one in the mountains), both of which we manage ourselves. We have achieved Premier Host status on VRBO. We spend time ourselves in both homes, depending on the season -- so we know they are comfortable and well-equipped.

Why they chose this property

The location is perfect! In addition to the awesome views of Grandfather Mountain, we are close to Banner Elk, Blowing Rock and Boone. So, there are plenty of restaurants and activities to enjoy.

What makes this property unique

It's the combination of spaciousness, views, location, comfort and amenities.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests