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Echota on the Ridge-Your vacation is calling. Come experience NC. No steps.

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Balcony view of mountains
balcony view of mountains
Living room
Living Room
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Banner Elk, NC
  • Hound Ears Golf Club
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Julian Price Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Appalachian State University
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Echota on the Ridge-Your vacation is calling. Come experience NC. No steps.

If you are looking for heaven on earth, you have found it! We are proud to offer you the perfect place for your next getaway. Once you see the spectacular views and beautiful furnishings, you'll never want to leave.

We are located at Echota on the Ridge. This gated community is situated on 97 acres with our elevation being 4200 ft. The spectacular unobstructed view from the balcony overlooks Valle Crucis. Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, and the Blue Ridge Parkway are only minutes away. Hiking, skiing, snow tubing, and fishing are also close by.

Our mountain retreat is on the main floor. NO STEPS!! Walk straight from your car to the front door. It is beautifully furnished with all the conveniences of home. The master bedroom has a Saatva Luxury Firm Queen size mattress, flat screen TV, private bath/dressing area and a sitting area for you to enjoy your morning coffee as you look out over Valle Crucis. The 2nd bedroom has 2 twin beds, TV and a separate bathroom. Both guest areas can be closed off from the rest of the condo for privacy.

The stone fireplace sets the tone in the great room. You can enjoy a book with the relaxing fire, or watch the 42' flat screen TV. Bring your laptop because WIFI internet is available in our unit. Our dining area seats 6. If you feel like cooking, our kitchen is fully equipped with everything to make that perfect meal! Or if take-out is your thing--area restaurants are close by. Menus provided.

Echota on the Ridge has so much to offer. You can choose either the indoor pool or the outdoor pool with its spectacular view of Grandfather Mountain, a hot tub, and a soothing 30 ft. waterfall. The clubhouse offers a full gym, caterer's kitchen, and a huge great room with a 42' flat screen TV & free WiFi internet service. Echota also offers catch & release trout fishing and a 24 acre nature preserve for hiking, strolling and picnicking along a beautiful mountain river.












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NO STEPS!!!

Property manager

Judy Allran
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Contact the owner if child is under 3
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Banner Elk

Located in Banner Elk, this condo is near theme parks and in the mountains. Tweetsie Railroad is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech Mountain Resort are worth checking out. Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade and Land of Oz are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

  • Hound Ears Golf Club - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Julian Price Park - 14 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park - 16 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Appalachian State University - 18 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Grandfather Mountain - 27 min drive - 18.3 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Blind Elk Tap Room - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Echota on the Ridge Spring Sale. Mar 14-Apr 30. Daily rate 149.00 No steps. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Echota on the Ridge Spring Sale. Mar 14-Apr 30. Daily rate 149.00 No steps. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Echota on the Ridge Spring Sale. Mar 14-Apr 30. Daily rate 149.00 No steps.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Echota on the Ridge Spring Sale. Mar 14-Apr 30. Daily rate 149.00 No steps.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Echota on the Ridge Spring Sale. Mar 14-Apr 30. Daily rate 149.00 No steps. located?

Situated in the mountains, this condo building is within 6 miles (10 km) of The Greater Foscoe Mining Co., Grandfather Vineyard & Winery and Grandfather Trout Farm. Watauga River and Alta Vista Gallery and B & B are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 172 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 172 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 172 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 172 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 172 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

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

Fabulous Views at a Beautiful Home.

Lovely stay overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron Z.

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

Great time and views

Very nice experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mary K.

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

Stunning view at Echota on the Ridge

Excellent communications with owner. Unfortunate that the fireplace did night work on our weekend mountain get away but Judy tried to make it right by compensating us which was kind. Since the fireplace hadnt worked for several weeks , I feel it should have been taken care of. The view is stunning from this unit and hot tube and indoor pool at main clubhouse are a plus. Thanks for letting us stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Beautiful view!

We had the best sister trip yet! The condo has an amazing view and is very comfortable and welcoming! Our host was very quick to answer my questions and provides a binder with things to do and restaurant recommendations. That was very helpful. Look forward to our next stay! Thanks for sharing your beautiful home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Ann M.

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

Great stay!

My son called this condo “the treehouse” because of its view looking out. We really enjoyed our stay. It is nice to have not stairs to carry groceries up. Kitchen was very well appointed. Judy sent information well in advance and answered a quick call when I couldn’t figure out where the garbage dumpster was. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Amber R.

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

Plan for fog

I booked this condo for my birthday weekend, mostly based on the views that were pictured from the balcony and pool area. We arrived Dec 15th, knowing that the outdoor pool was closed for the season. I was hoping the outdoor hottub would be open for the winter but it was not.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

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

Thanksgiving

Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Shirley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Older property than expected

Very out of date furnishings with bizarre accessories, old carpets and uncomfortable chairs. The bed seemed very small.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Y.

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

Echota

Beautiful condo..kitchen well equipped..beds super comfortable, as was living room furniture..view of mountains from balcony was gorgeous, with outdoor furniture to relax on. unfortunately, hurricane Helene shortened our visit but we hope to return and see the rest of the area! Owner was responsive to our weather problems.. we couldn’t ask for anymore!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh M.

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

Amazing condo

We are frequent visitors to the area and this a great place to stay. Judy was great throughout the check in process. Very responsive. Condo was clean, well stocked and on par of what we expect when staying at EOR. Thank you! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

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

Summer Mountain Escape

We live in a beach community and decided to head to the mountains for 4th of July week and escape the humidity. We were greeted with a 52 degree evening on the 2nd night and it was welcomed. We have stayed in Echota at least annually for the last 10 years and we thoroughly enjoyed this property. It was level with the parking lot and had a fantastic view looking back towards valle crucis. We had everything we needed, 2 different coffee pot styles, outdoor table for dining and all the little extras you may forget. It's close to everything, banner elk, boone, blowing rock, linville are all within a 10-15 min drive. We enjoyed the proximity to all and enjoyed the community as well. This unit is close to the outdoor pool which is a plus because we could walk. Overall, we loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Relaxing Get-away

Beautiful condo with fabulous view. Everything was just as ‘advertised’ and better than expected. Hope to be able to return next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

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

Get away to a cool view

My husband and I wanted a quick escape from the city and 95+ temps and the porch at this property called our names. From morning coffee with fog in the valleys to a glorious sunset, it was a nice place to relax .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry S.

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

ASU Alum

Excellent condo with perfect amenities and a postcard worthy view off the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A Taste of Heaven

This beautiful home with breathtaking Mountain Views exceeded our expectations! The host was gracious, kind and easy to reach if we had questions. This was one of our favorite vacations! We plan on returning in the near future, Lord willing. Thank you Judy for sharing this taste of Heaven with us!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephan W.

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

Relaxing weekend

Great location. Excellent property. Very relaxing weekend stay in the mountains!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

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

Beautiful Home

Owner was prompt to respond to any questions we had. Property and amenities were top notch!! Would love to stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas C.

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

Lovely Place!

This was exactly what we were hoping for & more than we expected. We hope to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

katherine g.

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

Winter Weekend

We greatly enjoyed our weekend away in your beautiful and clean condo! The fireplace kept us toasty warm and the view couldn’t be beat! We loved being able to walk the community, soak in the hot tub, and get the winter wiggles out of our kids at the indoor pool. The location was close to many of the resorts, but in a quiet and private area, that let us enjoy the beauty of the area without being on top of a lot of people. We can’t wait to come back in the warmer months! Thank you, Judy, for touching base with us before and after our trip! We appreciated your hospitality and how easy it was to come and go! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis M.

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

What a view!

Sometimes the pictures dont match reality when renting. Thisbis not the case. Views were outstanding and unit was as described. Owner was easyvtoreach and very responsive. Indoor pool was a short car drive. We would stay here again. Thanks, Judy
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

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

Great place

Nice condo and location. We had a great time. Everything was as advertised and easy check in and out.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul V.

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

Wonderful and peaceful

Lovely quiet retreat with beautiful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

KATHLEEN M.

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

Great place

We always enjoy our stay here. Very cozy & relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph L.

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

Absolutely beautiful getaway

We had a great time and the view was fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

vickie n.

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

Amazing!

Everything about this stay was amazing! The view, the property, and the area just superb!!!! We will stay again. VLN
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Judy Allran

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We are the original owners of this unit. We have had wonderful guests that consider our 2nd home theirs too. We would love for you to be a part of our VRBO family.

Why they chose this property

This property is one of the best in EOR. We are on the middle floor of our building so, you walk right in. No steps to climb. Making it very easy to load/unload your car when you arrive. We love the Boone, Blowing Rock and Banner Elk area. There's lots to do and great places to eat.

What makes this property unique

You will fall in love with our view. 60 mile range looking towards TN over Valle Crucis. It's a very quiet building with no one beside of us. I've had many renters describe it as "a little piece of heaven."

Languages:

English

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