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Cabin Retreat in the Heart of the High Country

Cabin in Banner Elk with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Dining
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace
Outdoor spa tub
Nestled into the mountainside, Alice's Wonderland is a sweet retreat with layered views and valleys below. Unwind on the spacious deck, soak in the secluded hot tub, or enjoy outdoor dining with mountain views.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 4170 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet friendly

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cabin Retreat in the Heart of the High Country

Welcome to Alice's Wonderland!

Located in the historic Valle Crucis community, the heart of the High Country, this unique home is conveniently situated between Boone and Banner Elk. This accommodating cabin is a sweet retreat nestled into the mountainside, overlooking the layered views and valleys below. This home is just two minutes from the historic Mast General store and the Valle Crucis Community Park, with multiple playgrounds, basketball courts, soccer fields, walking trails, and access to the Watauga River to enjoy fishing, swimming, and floating. Other nearby attractions include:

Greater Foscoe Mining Company (5 miles)
Downtown Boone and Appalachian State University (6 miles)
Grandfather Vineyard and Winery (6 miles)
Blue Ridge Parkway (8 miles)
Appalachian Ski Mountain (10 miles)
Tweetsie Railroad Amusement Park (10 miles)

This one-level home has a master king bedroom with a TV and ensuite bathroom and a queen bedroom with deck access. There are lovely tongue-and-groove ceilings with a bright open skylight and a wall of windows in the living room, dining room, and kitchen. A little sleeping nook in the loft accessed by a climbing ladder could sleep one extra dextrous kid! Guests use the ladder to access the loft at their own risk. The spacious deck has outdoor dining and a nicely secluded hot tub for soaking with mountain views.

Alice's Wonderland includes a washer and dryer, wifi, TV programming, and central heat and air. Please plan to have AWD or 4WD and tire chains in winter weather. Up to two dogs are welcome with your reservation. Additional pet fees apply.
*Allows pets with an additional fee.

Enjoy the High Country with a comfortable stay at Alice's Wonderland!

Must be at least 25 years of age to book.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free internet

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 private bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,825 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

582468

About the neighborhood

Map
Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

  • Hound Ears Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Julian Price Park - 12 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Kidd Brewer Stadium - 14 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Appalachian State University - 14 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park - 16 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Appalachia Cookie Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rivers Street Ale House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Pedalin' Pig - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabin Retreat in the Heart of the High Country pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cabin Retreat in the Heart of the High Country?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabin Retreat in the Heart of the High Country?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cabin Retreat in the Heart of the High Country located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Watauga River and within 3 mi (5 km) of Alta Vista Gallery and B & B and Foggy Mountain Gem Mine. Hound Ears Golf Club and The Greater Foscoe Mining Co. are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Cabin Retreat in the Heart of the High Country Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Gray A.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Location

Shortened Stay by 2 nights

While the actual cabin is very nice, the yard needs a lot of attention to remove debris and overgrowth. The deck had a lot of limbs and leaves and I had to sweep off upon my arrival. Also, the one lane gravel road up to the property needs maintenance. Fortunately, I have a 4WD truck so I could manage. If there any traffic going up road from other properties, there would be issues with the one lane road and a lack of area to pull off. The reason we cut our stay short was due to two smoke / carbon monoxide alarms going off and a lack of response from the management agency. While I think it was a battery needing change out in one alarm, and the other just a malfunctioning alarm I was not comfortable with staying another night and decided to leave. I was told a maintenance person would come by but after 5 hours of waiting and night time approaching we decided to just leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dava S.

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

Perfect Family Get Away!

This was a great place to stay. It was homey, serene, and beautiful. My family enjoyed the sights, views, the house, and the hot tub! We are definitely coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian T.

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

Awesome Stay - Recommend

It was a great experience staying at the cabin! When we got there, snow was still around which made for gorgeous scenery. The hot tub was low on water, but a quick call had someone out to fill it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice place, views would have been spectacular if they trimmed the trees back a bit. Still very nice. Hot tub was bonus.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Mardi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Communication
The interior of the home was very modern and spacious. The main thing my husband and I enjoy when we take our mountain vacation each year is the view and the streams. This home could have a wonderful view if some trees were taken down on the property. Although I liked the interior of the home the deck and yard area could be improved. There is not a stream near the area either. There is the river but it is at the bottom of the community. I did really like the maintenance man that we met on on first day. He was really nice and showed us how to operate TVs and hot tub.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Marianne B.

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

Hard to find

Very nice cabin but very windy steep gravel road to property. Poorly marked and confusing address numbers. We really liked the interior- well furnished and stocked. Master bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheri M., McDonough, GA

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

Lovely Interior / High in Mtn.

We loved our stay. The interior of the cabin had new furniture and appliances - very pretty wood accents. It was in a VERY quiet area, which was perfect for relaxing, unplugging, and reading. Remote enough to feel secluded but close enough to be able to drive to quite a few different towns to eat, hike & shop.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Diane T., Mooresville,NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Ok..but not perfect

The place was nice enough, bed was comfortable, but the outside was a little rough. Hot tub would have been great if the bees nesting in it somewhere didn’t attack. Tried twice and gave up. While I understand they honestly didn’t know, when I contacted the company, didn’t even offer a credit for the hot tub fees, just said thanks for letting us know.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erinn T.

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

Relax with great views

Great views, quiet location, enjoyable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jillian B.

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

Great place!

My husband and I stayed for the weekend and we loved it! Very clean, new appliances and secluded. The property is also very close to Boone and ski resorts if you are looking to venture out. We will most likely be staying again if we have the opportunity in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julena D.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024