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Rustic Mountain Cottage Near Downtown

Cabin in Banner Elk with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Experience the rustic charm of Hidden Gem, a mountain cottage nestled in a wooded property near downtown Banner Elk. Unwind by the wood-burning stone fireplace in the great room or on the rear deck with comfortable lounging furniture and a sunken hot tub.

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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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.

Rustic Mountain Cottage Near Downtown

Welcome to Hidden Gem

Hidden Gem is a rustic mountain cottage tucked away in a wooded property bordering the Lees-McRae College campus. It is conveniently located just a short walk from Banner Elk. Enjoy beautiful views and proximity to the town center at the same time.

Hidden Gem features an open floor plan with hardwood floors and vaulted ceilings. The great room has a wood-burning stone fireplace, cozy leather furniture, and a large HDTV with a Blu-Ray Player. The kitchen has granite countertops, custom cabinetry, and a custom dining table.

The king master suite has an ensuite bathroom, a large HDTV, and access to a screened-in porch with a dartboard and a napping swing. The other two bedrooms have HDTVs and share a bathroom. On the other end of the cottage is a game room with a slate pool table and a 55-inch HDTV. Upstairs loft area is where the XBOX is located.

The rear deck offers a covered outdoor living area with a wood-burning stone fireplace, comfortable lounging furniture, and a sunken hot tub. The rear deck leads to a landscaped, open backyard encircled by mature trees and with a fire pit. There are amazing views of Grandfather Mountain from the backyard!

Hidden Gem is located near downtown Banner Elk, giving access to shopping, dining, festivals, and everything else Banner Elk offers. Beech Mountain and Sugar Mountain Ski Resorts are just minutes from this property.

*Please be aware that this property borders Lees-McRae College. Construction is taking place on a neighboring property owned by the school.

*This home is dog-friendly with additional pet fees required.

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 WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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: 1,500 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

300561

About the neighborhood

Map
Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

  • Lees-McRae College - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Land of Oz - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park - 10 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Puerto Nuevo - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Mountain Cottage Near Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rustic Mountain Cottage Near Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Mountain Cottage Near Downtown?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Mountain Cottage Near Downtown located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Lees-McRae College, Elk Statue, and The Greene. Tate-Evans Park and Banner House Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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