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Base Camp at Hawks nest. Near many mountain activities!

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8.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Master bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Base Camp at Hawks nest. Near many mountain activities!

Send us a message to ask about early check in, or shorter/longer stays. Watch the sunrise over grandfather mountain from your king sized bed. Spend the day exploring the mountains. Then unwind in front of the fire with a Netflix movie or listening to nature outside!

Our rustic cabin has a priceless view, minimal fees, and is close to everything. There is a full kitchen with large eat up bar- opening into a large living area. Wonderful for spending time together with loved ones. Also a living area downstairs with shuffleboard and pull out couch. There is also a crib located in the closet of the master bathroom. Please bring your own crib sheets.

This is a cozy, good old fashioned cabin with so many ways to enjoy the outdoors! Sit on the double deck front porch with your coffee and watch the deer. Or venture out to all the nearby attractions the high country has to offer!

Hawks nest zip lining and snow tubing .8 miles
Otter falls trail head 1.3 miles
Grandfather vineyard 4 miles
Grandfather mountain state park 6 miles
Calloway peak trail head (Banner elk) 6 miles
Alpine coaster 7 miles
High mountain river rafting 8 miles
Sugar ski hill/bike/hike 8 miles
Jonas ridge snow tubing 12 miles
Boone 13 miles
Blowing rock 14 miles
Beech public sledding hill 14 miles
Beech ski hill/bike/hike 16 miles
Rocky knob mountain bike park 16 miles
App ski hill 17 miles
Tweeties railroad 17 miles
Linville falls 22 miles
Also in our area:
River tubing, fishing, kayaking, golfing


For winter visits, we recommend 4 wheel drive and/or putting chains on tires. For summer visits - be aware no air conditioning. It is generally very cool out at night and highs in low 70s during the day. There are stairs to center the home.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Late check out fee $50
Guests must watch a video about how to operate fire place during cooler months.

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 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

About the area

Banner Elk

Located in Banner Elk, this holiday home is in a rural area and 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade, or check out an event or a game at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
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Seven Devils, NC

What's nearby

  • Hawksnest Tubing Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 12 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 15 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Appalachian State University - 23 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Grandfather Mountain - 24 min drive - 23.0 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Puerto Nuevo - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Base Camp at Hawks nest. Near many mountain activities! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Base Camp at Hawks nest. Near many mountain activities!?

As of 19 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Base Camp at Hawks nest. Near many mountain activities! on 2 June 2026 start from NZ$225, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Base Camp at Hawks nest. Near many mountain activities!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Base Camp at Hawks nest. Near many mountain activities!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Base Camp at Hawks nest. Near many mountain activities!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Base Camp at Hawks nest. Near many mountain activities! located?

This family-friendly Banner Elk holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Hawksnest Tubing Park and Grandfather Vineyard & Winery. Grandfather Trout Farm and Watauga River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location near to the snow activities Great scenic views
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

orkhan m.

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

Relaxing Retreat in the Heart of Elk Mountain

We had a wonderful 2-day stay at this cozy cabin in Elk Mountain with three families. The air was fresh, the nature was stunning, and the mountain views were absolutely breathtaking. The house was clean, well-equipped, and the price was very reasonable for what it offered. The host was also very responsive and helpful, which made our stay even more enjoyable. Overall, it was a peaceful and relaxing getaway in the heart of the mountains. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Excellent

We really enjoyed your stay! The cabin was clean and close to everything. Laura was an excellent host.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

Spring Break

Took our grandkids and their parents to this charming cabin in Seven Devils. Had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela Y.

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

Mountain trip

Awesome!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malissa R.

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

Mountain Trip

Host checked in on us and made us aware of any issues that came up before our stay. House was very spacious and accommodated all of our guest. Overall I would stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sara K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great space for multiple families

The location was great and the living space worked very well for our two families with children. The property could use some updates and it would be nice to have a few more basic items provided, but overall, it met all of our needs and we enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reese S.

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

Family get away

Home was warm, cozy and felt like home. Children and grand children had plenty of room to play and run around. There was 9 of us. Everyone had thier own bed. (Well there was 3 adult couples) 3 grands. Beds were comfy. We all slept well each night to rise in the morning to look at the breath taking view of GF mountain. Lots of kitchen space for us all to gather and have our family meals together ❤️. Nice grill that cooked up some mighty fine steaks yall. Ms. Laura was a gem 💎. Our GPS took us somewhere way up the mountain but we were able to get her on tge phone with no problem and she got us where we needed to be. We were in the center of all local attractions. 20 minutes in any direction. Lovey place. Great time. Blessed and Grateful. The Smiths
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jennifer K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time but ruined by accusations once we left.

My family and I were excited to be getting a vacation together since we missed our summer one due to my husbands illness. When we booked the property I asked about mine and my kids four dogs, I was asked to send pictures and describe their demeanor, which I did. Laura let me know that she would allow all four dogs, told me the pet fee to cover the extra time the cleaner would have to stay and then told me I could venmo her the fee to skip any extra fees by vrbo. She told me to register without the pets and that she would send me the request by venmo. All was fine and agreed upon. We get to the house, everything seemed nice until we went to cook dinner. There was mouse droppings all over the dishes in the bottom cabinet, there were mousetraps in the family room which I guess I get seeing as they knew they had a mouse problem, the traps didn't seem to work seeing as you could hear the mice in the walls of the upstairs bedroom. We went to grill another night and the grill was beyond disgusting with a piece of foil with food still on it. Other than that, we had a nice time with our kids and granddaughter and our dogs. The house is dated but that didn't bother us, I like the vintage look. Check out is at 11, we got out of the house at 11:27. The cleaner was waiting for us and I believe that she was disgruntled that she had to wait. Mind you, Laura never informed the cleaner that she had approved four dogs so the cleaner was not prepared for the extra time needed. The cleaner also told Laura that there was so much laundry that she would not be able to get it done that day. The laundry was the towels and rags that we used and the bedding. ( sheets, pillowcases, blankets, comforters) I was later informed by Laura that they don't wash the blankets and comforters after each family leaves which disturbed me greatly especially during a pandemic. We were accused by the cleaner of having vomit all over the upstairs toilet and spit all over the mirror and walls of the bathroom and that we left the house the worst the cleaner had ever seen, all of which is not true. It was ridiculous the going back and forth. I do believe the cleaner was upset because of the late checkout and not knowing about the dogs. My advice is to keep all of your correspondences between you and the owner and to take pictures as soon as you get there and take detailed pictures of the home before you leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Tammy W.

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

It was our yearly family vacation.

Did not know that the house had no ac until I got the check in info. This really needs to be known beforehand. Laura was very friendly and was really quick to help with our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

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

Wonderful hosts and great views

The host was very responsive and very attentive to our questions and gave local recommendations. It was a wonderful base camp for our two families, plenty of space, comfortable beds, plenty of blankets. Loved the view from the deck. No bugs or bears in sight. We brought firewood and used the fire pit. The drive from the main road to the cabin takes about 8 minutes and includes real mountain driving! We went snow tubing, hiked otter falls and did alpine coaster. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie B.

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

Great Area close to so many places to visit

House was easy to find. We managed the stairs fine (both of us are mid to upper 50's) but may be difficult for older person or bad knees. Home is dated but clean and bed was very comfortable. Beautiful view every morning and evening! Enjoyed the chipmunks and lots of deer, especially at dusk!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela D.

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

Nice place to spend some quality fun time!

The home was clean and tidy. It had an open floor plan that made it easy to play games and eat meals together! Perfect weekend to decompress, hike, play games and laugh with family. The beds were comfy too!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken B.

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

Motorcycle trip

Excellent location to see grandfather mountain from the porch deck and just a few miles to restaurant choices. A bit tricky of a driveway for touring motorcycles, but we mustered thru it. Definitely worth the dtayt
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Jim W.

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

Stairs an Issue for Senior Adults

Enjoyed the house, view, location and weather. However, for Senior Adults traveling alone, the 33 steps. (20 outside + 13 inside) up to the main living area (kitchen, living room, master bedroom) of the house was an unexpected obstacle. It took hours each time to move our luggage and groceries in and back out again. This property and old/bad knees don't mix.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Gil W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not using Vrbo Again

Vrbo provides no way of refunding when things go wrong. The owner was very accommodating but I cannot say the same about Vrbo
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ariel A.

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

Great escape

Great location and house for the size of the family!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Janice C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Everybody else is here too!

The property was perfectly located. The tv could have antenna or something. And next time we will not come up there when everybody else does. Way too crowded could not get in to tube until last day!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Very nice stay!

Very clean and comfortable. Plenty of space for the family. Owner is very helpful and provided many tips and advice. Great area!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Senthilkumar C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Property needs a cleaning service

This property is located in a fantastic location but it was poorly maintained and mouse droppings everywhere inside the kitchen cabinets.The towels and sheets are bad smelled.In the middle of the trip we have to run to the nearby city to pickup new towels.When we arrived the driveway and the steps were completely icy and it was a safety hazard for the kids and adults.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

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