Cabin in Banner Elk, NC

Hot Tub & Waterfall on River & 7 Bedrooms! 3 miles to Sugar Mtn Skiing!

Hot Tub & Waterfall on River & 7 Bedrooms! 3 miles to Sugar Mtn Skiing!

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Fire pit with wood usually provided!
Backyard image.
Main floor great room.
Enjoy the beautiful landscape and flowers on level land and lots of parking!
Hanging AND rocking chairs!

Overview of Hot Tub & Waterfall on River & 7 Bedrooms! 3 miles to Sugar Mtn Skiing!

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 18344 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

Banner Elk, NC
  • Popular LocationSugar Mountain Resort7 min drive
  • Popular LocationHawksnest Tubing Park11 min drive
  • Popular LocationGrandfather Mountain16 min drive
  • AirportTri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)84 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Downstairs: Bedroom #5

Downstairs Basement Futon

Downstairs Bedroom #4

Guest House: Bedroom #6

Guest House: Bedroom #7

Guest House Pull-out

Main Level: Bedroom #1 Master

Main Level: Bedroom #2

Main Level: Bedroom #3

4 bathrooms

Downstairs: Bathroom #3

Toilet · Shower only

Guest House: Bathroom #4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main level: Bathroom #2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Level Master: Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Hot Tub & Waterfall on River & 7 Bedrooms! 3 miles to Sugar Mtn Skiing!

Overview: 7-Bedrooms, 4-Bathrooms, sleeps 16 comfortably. House backs up to Waterfall and Watauga River on 3 acre property, Grandfather views, WiFi, Satellite, Fireplace, DVDs, HOT TUB, A/C, grill, deck, outdoor dining. Pet Friendly. Pet Friendly!

3-Bedrooms on main level: 2-King, 1-Queen
2-Bedrooms Downstairs: 5 twins (of which 2 are trundles)
2-Bedrooms in guest house above garage, connected to main house by breezeway: 1-Full w/ Twin, 1-Queen w/ Twin + various pullout couches throughout the house.

Location: Only 15 minutes to Boone! Banner Elk address along the Foscoe line (between Boone and Banner Elk). Located in the prestigious and upscale Glens of Grandfather community. Walk to the Watauga River or hike down from your back deck!

Welcome to River Falls Lodge, a fully renovated Watauga River Mountain Lodge located in the Glens of Grandfather community in Banner Elk North Carolina (just outside of Grandfather Mountain! Just 10 minutes to downtown Banner Elk NC and 15 minutes to downtown Boone NC (and a short drive to Blowing Rock right up the Blue Ridge Parkway), its location on the Watauga River, with waterfalls directly outside your back door, almost an arm's reach from your private hot tub, this group rental Lodge could not be a better location or have a better scripted setting.

Your vacation home features a full 7 bedrooms, with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms on two levels in the main house and an additional 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom in the guest house located above your garage and connected by a short breezeway. There will be plenty of space for your family to enjoy each other's company with over 3700+ square feet of living space indoors and so much more space outdoors! Your vacation cabin features a fully equipped kitchen (technically 3 kitchen spaces!!!), two fireplaces, cable TV (upstairs and downstairs), WiFi that covers the entire property, DVD library, a second kitchen in the guest house, family-friendly firepit, 6 person HOT TUB, central heat, central air (A/C), washer and dryer, gaming system and office space in the guest house. Not to mention your own private pond, a reading hammock adjacent to your own private waterfalls and Watauga River frontage (its a hike down to the river through brush) whose sounds will tickle your ears and make lasting mountain memories.

The outdoor space of this Pet Friendly Banner Elk Lodge is what sells this cabin - the breezeway separating the main house from the guest house, multi-level decks, enjoy the outdoor dining space, a new gas grill, plenty of outdoor seating, a family-friendly firepit, the family-size hot tub, and what was previously mentioned but deserves an additional highlight, your own private pond, and, of course, the gentle sounds of nature; the rushing water of the Watauga River.

At Falls Lodge will find 3 bedrooms on the main floor and with only a few steps into this rental, this is perfect for the elders in your family or group, two additional bedrooms downstairs and the two in your guest house. You have a den upstairs and the great room downstairs, thus your Carolina Cabin Rental truly allows for multi-generational late-night fun as you can be loud on one side of the house without waking certain bedrooms or the guest house! The layout plays so well, the multiple dens and TVs, the huge outdoor spaces with Grandfather Mountain views and river views (the river runs the whole backside of your Lodge!), all sitting on 3 acres, you have all the space in the world, your own slice of mountain paradise! Accessibility is as good as you will find year-round as the community takes very good care of the roads, but we will always recommend 4x4 during the peak winter months.

For a limited time, families will be allowed to rent Waterfall Lodge for only 3 nights!

NOTE: THIS IS NOT A PARTY HOUSE. WE SIT IN A DESIRABLE, LUXURY MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY WITH A 9PM CURFEW. THIS IS THE ONLY SHORT TERM RENTAL ALLOWED IN THE COMMUNITY! PLEASE KEEP QUIET OUTSIDE AFTER 9PM OR SIMPLY TAKE THE FUN INSIDE :)

Property manager

Jeanne or co-host Brady
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Games, books, plenty of space for kids 2B kids

Events

No events allowed
Must be Approved in Advance!

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Must be Approved in Advance & $75 Pet Fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Cancellation Policy: If you cancel within the 60 days of checkin and we rebook, we will refund some rents. Pet Fee is typically per Pet

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Note from host: Must be Approved in Advance!
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Banner Elk

Located in Banner Elk, this cabin is near theme parks and on the waterfront. 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 and Pisgah National Forest. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kidd Brewer Stadium or Holmes Convocation Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Grandfather Mountain State Park - 12 min walk
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 7 min drive
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park - 11 min drive
  • Grandfather Mountain - 16 min drive
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • Blind Elk Tap Room Banner Elk - 11 min drive
  • Banner Elk Cafe - 11 min drive
  • McDonald's - 2 min drive
  • Bella's - 4 min drive
  • Bayou Smokehouse & Grill - 11 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WOW!
Was an amazing time. The views are like no other anywhere. Just perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Gary G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Turkey time in the mountains
Our family of 16 enjoyed the thanksgiving holidays in the mountains near Sugar mountain area
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

sue y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for large families
Had family all come in town together for our sons wedding on Grandfather Mt. and this was perfect house for all 18 of us to stay. Great space for everyone to be comfortable and well stocked with everything you’ll need. Beds were very comfortable too. The location is perfect, close to activities and restaurants. Used the hot tub and fire pit too! Was all absolutely perfect for our special gathering!! Definitely recommend staying here if looking for place for a large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful Mountain stay
After several years of family vacations to the beach, our stay at The Glens was much cooler and more relaxing. Young and old enjoyed the hot tub. We gathered around the fire pit three nights. All the attractions we wanted were close by. The Watauga River at the back of the property is beautiful. We all want to come back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth Ann H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property!
This place was absolutely perfect for our family reunion of 12 adults, 6 kids. The house itself could use a deep clean, but we basically only used the indoors for sleeping. We lived on the back porches, overlooking the river. The kids played outdoors the entire time. We cooked all our meals in the well stocked kitchen. Communication with the host was prompt and clear. We would love to come back many more times.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jeanne or co-host Brady

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We absolutely love the High Country and have both previously lived and worked in the Boone/Banner Elk area. Work has taken us all over the country, but we know where our retirement years will be spent ... On the back porch of River Falls Lodge listening to our own private Waterfall.

Why they chose this property

River Falls Lodge has 7 true bedrooms and sits on 3 acres with the entire back of the property going the length of the Watauga River. This is all we were told before visiting the property. The realtor neglected to mention that the home resides in an exclusive community of million dollar homes, has a private pond on property and the waterfall is literally within arm's reach of the hot tub.

We were sold upon stepping foot on the property and are so excited to share our home with renters!

The location is superb with the property 15 minutes to Boone and less than 10 minutes to downtown Banner Elk, Sugar Ski Resort and the Blue Ridge Parkway. You will be right in the middle of all of the High Country attractions. With 7 bedrooms and multiple gathering spaces, we know any family will be comfortably fit inside River Falls Lodge. The interior of the home has been recently remodeled and professionally decorated. It is immaculate and we hope to keep it that way, but it was the outdoor space that ultimately sold us on having this home forever.

River Falls Lodge is simply unbeatable, especially at its price point, and we hope every family makes lasting mountain memories and will always have our home to return to as their own.

What makes this property unique

Its multi-generational layout separates it from all the area cabins that sleep a large number of adults.

Languages:

English

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