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

Creek Side Cottage in Valle Crucis

Welcome to Dutch Creek Memories, where you’ll find your perfect creek side escape, while still neighboring all of the high country’s attractions! Enjoy a private yard, overlooking the trout creek and small waterfall! Fire pit w/firewood provided. Large deck w/seating, hot tub, and park charcoal grill! Inside find an open floor plan w/stocked kitchen and a coffee bar w/Keurig! Living room w/large tv including Netflix and Amazon Prime. High Speed Internet. Washer and Dryer also provided. Both bedrooms offer queen sized beds w/linens, tvs, and a view of the creek! The bathroom offers an assortment of towels, soaps and features a Bluetooth fan! We look forward to having you create your own memory at Dutch Creek Memories!

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

A form of identification will be required, prior to your stay.

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 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
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

  • Hound Ears Golf Club - 14 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park - 18 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 20 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 21 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Appalachian State University - 21 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Appalachia Cookie Company - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Pedalin' Pig - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Puerto Nuevo - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Creek Side Cottage in Valle Crucis pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Creek Side Cottage in Valle Crucis?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Creek Side Cottage in Valle Crucis?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Creek Side Cottage in Valle Crucis located?

Situated in Banner Elk, this cottage is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Alta Vista Gallery and B & B and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Watauga River. Apple Hill Farm and The Greater Foscoe Mining Co. are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 55 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful propery and location to venture out into Banner Elk, Boone and Linville. We had such a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

Mini vacay

Very nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

5/5

I highly recommend this listing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

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

Peaceful Mountain Getaway

Adorable home overlooking a creek. Great location for anyone wanting to visit Grandfather Mountain, Linville, Banner Elk, Boone, etc. Convenient to hiking, restaurants, and more. We really enjoyed our weekend there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grace W.

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

Quiet, relaxing getaway!

We had a great time here! Clean house, awesome creek in front of property, quiet and calm location. Was an easy drive to Banner Elk and the nearby mountains. Definitely would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Great Anniversary Getaway!

We celebrated our 28th anniversary and wanted to get away. This perfect little nugget nestled above the Boone area provided us with everything we were looking for. Very well stocked and exceptionally clean. Great patio area with the sounds of the creek and a hot tub to enjoy on the cool evening's and a morning soak. The property owner was VERY responsive. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Secluded cottage

Nice cottage next to a beautiful stream. The cabin was very clean and communication with the host was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

lee b.

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

Creek Side Cottage

Such a cool spot to stay! We got to enjoy a great snow and some very cold weather! The house is very clean and cozy. The host stayed in contact to be sure we were ok in the bad weather as well. Looking forward to going back in the spring to enjoy sitting outside by the creek!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven W.

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

PERFECTION IN THE MOUNTAINS

This property is amazing! The neighborhood is beautiful and serene. The creek and waterfall out front are the best! The owners have added so many neat touches to the place too, including a massaging hot tub, gliding rockers, a fire pit, and plenty of wood. The property was spotless, and the owner was so sweet and easy to communicate with. The bonus is a beautiful waterfall hike about one mile from the property. (Crab Orchard Falls)It is secluded, yet close enough to many parks, attractions and restaurants. We plan to come back again soonnn a d stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cristopher L.

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

Awesome Birthday Getaway!

We chose this property for its proximity to Boone/Blowing Rock and its seclusion and private hot tub. It did not disappoint! The house was cozy and clean, the furniture was comfortable for lounging and watching TV, and the scenery and creek sounds were so relaxing. We were blessed with beautiful snow and DOT had the roads clear the next morning so we could venture out. We appreciated the many comforts of home including the full size kitchen, spacious bathroom with detachable shower head, ceiling fans in the bedrooms, homemade bread, and FAST wifi. Owner communication was excellent, and posted instructions for the property and amenities were clear and helpful. We definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Lauren K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice Location

The location of the house was nice with the stream for fishing. The park at the end of the road near the general store is worth a visit. I was hoping it would be a little more secluded, but you are right on the road with neighbors close by. I think that listing the house with AC is a little deceiving as it is one AC window unit in the kitchen for the whole house. The AC is also off when you arrive resulting in the house being very hot. The outside needs to be cleaned badly. The price was a little more than I was wanting to pay for the accommodations we received.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C., Chesterland, USA

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

Well-Appointed and Great Location

Was looking for a nice quiet location in the mountains, and this is exactly what I got. Upon arrival, it was evident that this location would be secluded; yet, only about 20 minutes away from attractions and shopping. Pros: - The house was a great size for my stay. - House had everything we needed with the exception of laundry detergent, tissue, paper towels, dish soap, and hand soap. - The couches were very comfortable! - TV and Internet worked well the whole time, especially because we were often stuck inside due to the rain. - Hot Tub worked well - Having a grill, even a park-type grill, was a plus for summertime cooking between the rains. - Appliances all worked well - Waterfall and creek was very close to the house - Nice steps going down to the creek - Check Out instructions were very simple! Cons: - Some of the screens had holes in them or gaps, so it was hard to keep the windows open to hear the waterfall unless you wanted to invite bugs in. - Not the fault of the owner: rained every day of the week that we were at this rental, so it made it hard for us to enjoy the creek. It was also in the 60s most of the time (even towards the end of June!). - Washing Machine and Dryer were VERY loud when using them (they still worked though) - There were two random cars that would park at the edge of the property in rotation just about the entire week we were there. One of the two cars was always there (it was just strange). Overall: Great Rental! Would return again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naomi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The creek is amazing. Deep enough to wade into. Location is convenient to Banner Elk (you have to try the Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster!!) and Boone (have to try Coyote Kitchen and Stick Boy!) While you're at it head up Beech Mountain in the summer and ride the chair lift to the top (there's a bar up there) and watch the mountain bikers ride down the mountain. House was convenient to all of this! Can't wait to return. Oh yeah, the homemade sour dough bread and jam are a welcome surprise.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

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

Great little stay at the creek

Couldn’t ask for a better place to relax and catch (and release) crayfish and lighting bugs. We had a lovely stay, love coming to this part of the state. We’d love to return sometime soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Had a great weekend getaway.

What an exhilarating weekend we had! We kicked things off with a delightful visit to the winery, where the atmosphere was simply electric. Then, we explored the charming Blowing Rock shops, discovering unique treasures at every turn. To top it all off, we savored an amazing steak in Banner Elk that was nothing short of unforgettable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

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

Winter break family trip

We had a great stay in Creekside Cottage. We surprised our kids over winter break with a Mountian get away. The creek was beautiful. We could image coming back in the summer to cool off on a hot day. The house was about 25 to 30 min from all the activities we had planned. We also enjoyed the hot tub.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie D.

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

Perfect mountain getaway

We had the best time at Creek Side Cottage! Perfectly cozy for my little family of 3. Loved the Christmas decorations inside and the hot tub with the snowy weather. We would love to return in the spring to enjoy the creek too! Perfect location for Sugar Mountain and Tweetsie railroad!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey H.

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

What a great stay

The property was wonderful and the scenery beautiful. We enjoyed every minute of the visit and plan to come back in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

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

LDW getaway

Convenient location for our plans to go to ASU football game and hiking trails in Valle Crucis. My kids loved playing in the creek! We stayed busy so unfortunately didn’t spend a lot of time relaxing at the cabin, but it’s the perfect place for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren L.

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

Amazing

Thxu so much Alisha. you went above and beyond to make this a special stay for my mother 73rd birthday. You did amazing with the request for the banner and balloons for a surprise to walk in. The bread was amazing. Will definitely be booking again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristy P.

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

Wonderful Doesn't do Enough Justice!

I took my 5 yo niece and her nanna and PopPop on a lil vacation before she started kindergarten. This was a perfect place! Each night and morning, a deer and a fawn came to eat and play along with the rabbits in the grassy area on one side of the house. While sitting outside each day to watch, the sound of the creek on the other side of the house set up the perfect setting for adult relaxing and a child wonder moment! The creek was shallow enough to wade and splash around in and deep enough for my niece to "practice" her casting. The firepit was just right for each night's bonfire with smores! The house itself, extremely clean, games included, washer and dryer was a blessing as no dirty laundry when we got home, and the hot tub on the deck a great way to relax after a day of tourist running! Alisha was great to work with and easy to reach. She answered all questions quickly and helped with adding a day. I have no doubt we will be back as my niece told me so and she is the boss!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

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

Anniversary Trip

Small but very comfortable. Everything we needed was supplied. we very much enjoyed the deck facing the creek. Road noise was a bit disturbing from time to time. Overall, a great place to stay and had easy access to everywhere we wanted to go in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

amy t.

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

Cabin

It was a perfect house for a quick trip to visit my oldest son with the family
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip D.

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

Mountain Weekend

Overall very peaceful location. Great proximity to lots of activities. Wonderful weekend
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith C.

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

Perfect!

Great location, clean, and relaxing. Definitely will pass on to my coworkers to check out this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024