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A kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a granite countertop, a stone island, a microwave, an oven, and a ceiling fan. - Ruskamp Retreat-SPACIOUS LUXURY LODGE, 5 MIN TO SLOPES, FIREPLACES, POOLTABLE (Banner Elk)
A bedroom with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors. - Ruskamp Retreat-SPACIOUS LUXURY LODGE, 5 MIN TO SLOPES, FIREPLACES, POOLTABLE (Banner Elk)
A cozy indoor space with a pool table, leather sofa, and a television mounted on the wall. - Ruskamp Retreat-SPACIOUS LUXURY LODGE, 5 MIN TO SLOPES, FIREPLACES, POOLTABLE (Banner Elk)
A stone-walled room with a black jacuzzi tub and a television mounted on the wall. - Ruskamp Retreat-SPACIOUS LUXURY LODGE, 5 MIN TO SLOPES, FIREPLACES, POOLTABLE (Banner Elk)
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You can look forward to a firepit, laundry facilities, and a hot tub at Ruskamp Retreat-SPACIOUS LUXURY LODGE, 5 MIN TO SLOPES, FIREPLACES, POOLTABLE. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Ruskamp Retreat-SPACIOUS LUXURY LODGE, 5 MIN TO SLOPES, FIREPLACES, POOLTABLE

  • Relax and enjoy everything this beautiful home has to offer. The Ruskamp Retreat is a spacious mountain retreat with plenty of room for everyone. There is plenty of space and activities to entertain your whole family. Ruskamp retreat is only 2 miles to downtown Banner Elk, giving access to specialty shopping, restaurants, and more. This property is also located just 3 miles from Beech Mountain resort and 5 miles to Sugar Mountain Resort.


    This home has plenty of space for families or large groups. The interior of this home has been recently remodeled and updated and features a cozy combination of wood and stone with granite and hardwood floors through out . There are smart televisions in every room and even in a bathroom. Enjoy the convenience of wi fi, gas grill, and a fully accessorized kitchen.

    The main floor has three bedrooms. The master is private and comfortable with a king size bed and a en suite bathroom that features double sinks and a walk in shower. The second bedroom has a queen sized bed and is next to a full bathroom. The third bedroom has a full futon bunk bed with a twin on top.

    In the basement there is theater seating with a large screen television. There is a bar area with a pool table. There are two bedrooms that share a bathroom, the bathroom has double sinks, a walk in shower and a jacuzzi tub with a television. Each of the bedrooms in the basement have queen sized beds and twin sized bunk beds. Ruskamp has plenty of parking on the main level as well as the lower level for easier access to the basement.

    The activities in the area are endless. You could ski or snowboard, ice skate, tubing or sledding in the winter. In the summer you could trout fish, hike to waterfalls or stunning views, golf, gem mining, or just enjoy the beautiful weather. And of course there is always the wonderful winery"s to visit year round.

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About the neighborhood

Located in Banner Elk, this vacation home is in the mountains. Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech 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. Land of Oz and Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cave exploring. Visit our Banner Elk travel guide
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Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

  • A bronze deer statue with antlers, a street lamp, and a flag in a park with a building in the background.
    The Greene
    4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • A winding yellow brick pathway through a misty forest with autumn leaves.
    Land of Oz
    4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • A road flanked by dense green trees and a mountain in the distance.
    Beech Mountain Resort
    7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Lees-McRae College
    2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Elk Statue
    4 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    13 min drive
  • Town Tavern of Banner Elk
    5 min drive
  • Blink Elk Tap Room
    5 min drive
  • Banner Elk Cafe
    4 min drive
  • Puerto Nuevo
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ruskamp Retreat-SPACIOUS LUXURY LODGE, 5 MIN TO SLOPES, FIREPLACES, POOLTABLE pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ruskamp Retreat-SPACIOUS LUXURY LODGE, 5 MIN TO SLOPES, FIREPLACES, POOLTABLE?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ruskamp Retreat-SPACIOUS LUXURY LODGE, 5 MIN TO SLOPES, FIREPLACES, POOLTABLE?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ruskamp Retreat-SPACIOUS LUXURY LODGE, 5 MIN TO SLOPES, FIREPLACES, POOLTABLE located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Tate-Evans Park, The Greene, and Elk Statue. Lees-McRae College and Flat Top Brewing Company are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Ruskamp Retreat-SPACIOUS LUXURY LODGE, 5 MIN TO SLOPES, FIREPLACES, POOLTABLE Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Second stay

Enjoyed our time. Plenty of room for us. Well supplied kitchen
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place in a Great location

Our troop stayed here during our annual ski trip. The house was awesome, very well stocked with everything we needed, and had plenty of room for our troop. The host was amazing and very helpful with all our questions. The location was perfect, especially with the cold, snowy weather during our arrival and stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Third Fall Break At Ruskamp

Another great stay! Perfect weather and the views can't be beat! Ruskamp was immaculate, well stocked, and the hosts were great! Thanks so much! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Property!

Our group of 8 just stayed at Ruskamp and had an amazing time! The house is gorgeous and had plenty of room for everyone to spread out. Everything was very clean and the kitchen was well stocked for cooking meals. Christie was great to deal with and was very responsive to all my messages. We had such a great time that we've already booked again for next year. Highly recommend this property and the owners!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Vacation

We stayed at Ruskamp. I his house is absolutely beautiful. It has plenty of room for everyone to hang out together or to spread out when you need space. The bedrooms are very comfy, the bathrooms very nice and spacious, and the game room so much fun. The kitchen is very well stocked with everything you need. The owners were so easy to communicate with and replied to my messages quickly. Our family had a great time and are ready to go back next year.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Framily Vacation

This home was everything we could have ask for--it was beautiful inside and out. The house supplied everything we could ever need. We had 20 people total in our group (8 adults and 12 children) and there was plenty of space for everyone. Christie was very communicative and answered any questions we had before our arrival. We will definitely book from this owner again. The house was close enough to all the fun activities we had planned-- snow tubing, caverns, shopping, & wilderness coaster. We had such an amazing Framily (friends = family) Vacation! Thank you for helping us make memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house that served our ski trip with 21 people extremely well. Everything was exactly as described, very roomy kitchen and bathrooms, and the location was great for getting to Beech Mountain. Can’t wait to come stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family-friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Presidents Day Weekend

Enjoyed our stay...close to slopes, lots of room for family to spread out and plenty of areas to gather. I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

We had a very comfortablestay here. Beautiful, unique, large house with lots of space for entertainment. Very close to Beech mountain ski resort. Easy check in process and excellent communication with Christie.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 2nd stay at Ruskamp and it did not disappoint. We had a group of 9 this time. Plenty of room for everyone in a beautiful location. Christie is always responsive and the house is very clean. We will definitely be back. Thanks for another great family trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice home

Overall we had a very nice stay. The kitchen was large and well equipped to cook our meals. Beds were nice and there was plenty of space for our family. Added bonus was the multiple deer that would come around looking for a snack.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Fall Getaway!

Beautiful property in Banner Elk with a very spacious and exceptionally nice home! The mountain views from the front porch are breathtaking and the wildlife on the rear hillside made our trip! The property owners' timely responses to our questions were very helpful and greatly appreciated! We highly recommend this property and will be renting here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Youth Ski Trip

We took our youth group skiing, and we had a great time. This house was absolutely great and equipped with everything we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

We cooked all our meals there and had all the supplies we needed. When a problem occurred the owner was quick to answer emails and try to fix it.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

great getaway!!

The house was better than expected! very spacious and homie. The house accommodated all of the guests needs. Christie was quick to respond when questions were asked!! Great place, would recommend to a friend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!

This property provided everything we needed and more! Such a beautiful home! Plenty of room, plenty of beds, a great living room with couches for everyone, and a basement with pool and other games! And mother nature cooperated with almost a foot of snow to play in! The property provides plenty of hills to sled down as well. It was by far the best experience we've ever had and provided what I was truly looking for in this trip...plenty of quality family time together!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ruskamp love

We loved our stay at this house. It was perfect for all! The kids loved the basement with the pool table and they enjoyed a spacious living area of their own. The adults enjoyed the main floor and the open living area. Great place for our family and loved how close we were to beech mountain. A 5 minute drive. The kitchen was very well stocked and we had everything we needed to cook breakfasts and dinner. We will always treasure the memories our family made at Ruskamp! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Making Memories

What a wonderful place to stay! The home was very spacious and so much larger than I anticipated. It was the perfect location for our winter vacation since I was fearful of driving on icy mountain roads! Super Close to Beech and Sugar Mountain but without all the windy roads Also a very easy short ride to Hawksnest Tubing. We had everything we needed for our trip and more. We had a party of 30 spread out between 3 houses and everyone liked this one the most!!! We were very happy with our stay and will definitely return. We even got to feed the deer that visited us every morning and night.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Beech Mountian ski trip

Despite the listing and pictures both showing a hot tub. This property didn’t actually have one. We were traveling with five teenagers and six adults, all of which anticipated sitting in a hot tub outside after skiing. It was very disappointing. Other than that everything as shown in the description was accurate. I was very surprised to find VRBO doesn’t offer assistance with an inaccurate listing.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Misinformation

This is a nice place to stay with plenty of thi n s to do in the area. The listing however had some issues. The media room downstairs was useless since the tv did not work at all despite asking for help. The pool table was in very poor shape as well. Everything else was good. My only complaint beside the useless media room was that the welcome book and listing did not align and we received a fee for having a pet one night even though the welcome book said pets were welcome. This error was admitted by the owner but still did not refund our fee. When businesses make mistakes, it should be at their cost, not the customers.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall Break 2022

We enjoyed Fall Break at Ruskamp so much last year, that we decided to invite a few of our son's friends to do it again this year! Ruskamp was clean well stocked and in perfect order. We were excited to meet Todd, one of the owners, who gave us a warm welcome and provided enough wood for the firepit during our stay. The fall foliage mountain views from the front picture window along with the daily wildlife visitors made our stay! We highly recommend Ruskamp Retreat and plan to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for large group

My family and friends stayed here for Bristol weekend. It was the perfect home for all of us! House is fully stocked and every one had a comfortable bed to sleep in! I will definitely book again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful home!

House was perfect for our our family weekend away. Location was awesome and access to home was easy. Impressed how cozy and clean the home was. We loved that it truly felt like a home and not like a rental property. Kitchen and pantry was stocked with everything you could need. The kids especially enjoyed the spacious downstairs area watching tv and playing pool. There was tons of room and space for our two families of four. Newly updated kitchen and baths. Hosts were great and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend getway

So much room and such a well stocked kitchen. So close to Sugar mountain and Beech mountain. Beds were super comfortable and the basement with pool table was a blast! We hope to stay there again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021