Pet-friendly Lodge near Hiking & Skiing

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A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with blue bedding, two windows, and a ceiling fan.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table set for six, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A hot tub with a wooden deck, surrounded by greenery and a stone wall, with a view of mountains in the background.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a granite countertop.
A spacious living room with a large blue sectional sofa, a patterned rug, and a dining area with wooden chairs and a table.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Beech Mountain, NC
  • Place, Beech Mountain Resort
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Land of Oz
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Buckeye Recreational Center
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

King Bedroom Main House

1 King Bed

King Bedroom Main House - Upper Floor

1 King Bed

Loft Sleeping Area Main House- Upper Level

1 Double Sofa Bed

Queen Bedroom Main House

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bedroom Main House - Upper Floor

1 Queen Bed

Studio Apartment (Sleeps 5)

1 Single Bed, 1 Double Murphy Bed and 1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom 2 Main House - Upper Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bathroom Main House

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Full Bathroom Studio Apt

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Hallway Half Bathroom Main House

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
Price is avg per night

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Frequently asked questions

Is Pet-friendly Lodge near Hiking & Skiing pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pet-friendly Lodge near Hiking & Skiing?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pet-friendly Lodge near Hiking & Skiing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet-friendly Lodge near Hiking & Skiing?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet-friendly Lodge near Hiking & Skiing located?

This family-friendly Banner Elk lodge is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Beech Mountain Resort, Land of Oz and Buckeye Recreational Center. Tate-Evans Park and Lees-McRae College are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Pet-friendly Lodge near Hiking & Skiing Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was close to other home so it made you feel close to others but still gave you a peaceful and tranquil vacations the view was amazing. You were also close enough to tourist attractions to have plenty to do.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was wonderful. The garage with the pool table and foosball was a hit with the kids. Loved the porch, hot tub, and the views.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Pic for enjoying Beech Mountain Skiing

Great space and check-in/checkout process.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very impressive property. First class amenities all around. Great second area in heated playroom/garage and upstairs apartment. Great kitchen for big family meals and hot tub was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for our family- second stay here

We live on Beech and rented Snow Dog for our 3 kids and their families. Lots of room, privacy for all, and lovely view
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house!! Very close to ski resort

Great property overall! Very spacious and the lighting inside is incredible. Also only a 5 min drive from the main parking lot for Beech Mountain.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding Stay

We held our wedding at the house with family. It was a perfect setting with the amazing view.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Cousin’s Trip

Very clean and spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Vacation

The property was excellent for us 7 and the 2 dogs. WE had a great week. Very close to all the hiking trails. The dogs loved hanging out in the fence area while we watched the sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

I love it everything about this house! So clean and nice we will definitely want to come back ! They have everything you need ...!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Family Vacation

We truly enjoyed our stay! They had pretty much everything we needed for our annual Thanksgiving vacation. The kids & adults both enjoyed the family game room in the garage. Other than a slight issue with trying to work the downstairs washer (we just all used the one upstairs) it was the perfect vacation. Great location!! Easy access to some of our favorite spots in Beech mtn & Bannker Elk. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay & we’re already discussing booking for next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

The property was nice, but the management company was terrible.

Good
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous stay!! The home is so clean and exactly as described. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you would need for cooking. The hot tub was wonderful and has lavender planted right beside of it for extra relaxation. The views from this home are spectacular!! The entire home is filled with special touches. The garage (we called it the club house) is fabulous! The children loved hanging out and playing pool, lounging and playing fusball. It was a great escape for them. We will definitely book this home again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great way to escape the heat and humidity!

Stayed with my extended family, ages 12-60, and 3 dogs. We all loved it. The house was very clean and comfortable, and had great views. It was so nice that the property was fenced and dogs could roam. The weather was fantastic with temps ranging from upper 50s to mid-80s in late July. Meanwhile temps at home in Arlington VA were hitting 100. It was a great escape!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great for large family with small children

The property was spacious and had many amenities. The only drawbacks (minor repairs/inadequate linen supply) can easily be corrected by the management company who have been notified separately. The management company is challenging in that the response time is slow (also notified in their separate survey), but overall it was a wonderful stay for a family of 6 adults and 4 small children.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ski Trip With The Crew

Great house and space for our party of 9. Kids stayed in the studio above the garage and the adults had the main house. Close to the slopes and lots of cool outdoor space…we saw deer every day. Garage game room with pool table was a hit. Definitely need 4x4 if it’s snowing. Property manager would respond within minutes to answer our questions, very impressed. Would no doubt stay again, 5 BIG Stars!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Vacation

The house is beautiful! We had a great stay and would stay again, but probably not in winter. The driveway is very steep and when we were there it was covered in thick ice as were the porch and steps leading into the house. We had 4 wheel drive and still had difficulty driving up. I also slipped and fell more than once on the ice, The heat in the downstairs bedroom was not working, someone came to check it and left us space heaters which did keep it warm.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in the beautiful NC Mountains

Just wrapped up a great stay at Snow Dog Lodge in Beech Mountain. The house is spacious, modern, and full of thoughtful details that made our trip really comfortable. With six sleeping areas and plenty of room to spread out, it was a great setup for a group getaway. The updated kitchen and big farmhouse table made mealtime easy, and the sunset views from the patio and especially the hot tub were a highlight.The game room and separate studio apartment were big bonuses. Whether we were hanging out by the fire, watching movies, or just taking in the views, there was always a good spot to relax. We also appreciated how dog friendly the place is the fenced yard was a nice touch.Location wise, it’s super convenient just a mile from the ski resort and close to restaurants. If you're looking for a comfortable, well-equipped place near Beech Mountain that works well for families, groups, and pets, Snow Dog Lodge is a solid choice. Would definitely stay again. Please note that there is construction happening at the lot next door to the house which starts rather early in the morning and does get quite loud at times. While I know this is something the owners have no control over, it did put a bit of a damper on our peaceful relaxing vacation and I wanted to mention it for future travelers. Aside from this minor issue our stay was wonderful and we will definitly be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location, beautiful porch and fenced in yard

The location was beautiful, the porch views were stunning. We loved the fully secured fenced in yard for our dogs. Check in was easy and management responded quickly to concerns. Be aware this cabin does not have central AC, this was not disclosed in the listing. Though the evenings were cooler, the day time was warm and the cabin was hot and stuffy at times. I have never stayed at a cabin with no central ac. The windows did open but if it’s warm outside, it doesn’t help much. It definitely should be listed that their is no AC, I would not have stayed here if I knew. The cabin could have been cleaner as well, particularly the bathroom and kitchen. We also noticed an odor in the home, we understand it is pet friendly but shouldn’t smell like pee. There are several rugs in the home and I suspect them to be the culprit. There were noticeable stains. The smell was worse when the cabin was hot. The mattresses need major updating, all of them were sunken in badly in the middle. We lost water pressure one morning and did not have water for a few hours, I believe it was a main line. Management responded quickly and helped the best they could. Overall we enjoyed our stay, there are some things that needed fixing and definitely a mention about the lack of AC. The location is nice, very close to OZ and ski resort. Overall a nice property, just need to be more descriptive in the listing and deep clean the rugs or remove them.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun family wedding

Space exactly as advertised. Amazing fully fenced back yard. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

beech mountain

great property, 2nd time weve stayed. the cleaning crew needs to some help. we really enjoyed the property and the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Mountain Vacation

We had a group of 12 gather for a family vacation. We ranged in age from 9 to 66. Everyone raved about the house. Drop dead gorgeous sunset views every afternoon.......plenty of games and outside exploring for the grandkids......very well stocked kitchen......great hiking trails just a couple of miles away..........plenty of room for our dogs to roam. I highly recommend Snow Dog Lodge!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacation home

Very comfortable family layout for a long weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice house

Our family has been traveling to Beech Mountain for a family trip for the last 16-18 years. We have stayed in multiple houses and this house was one of our favorites.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location, generous hosts

Snow dog lodge is a great house for accommodating a large group. The hosts are very generous with allowing access to many things. For example the kitchen had pretty much anything you needed dish or appliance wise. They had extra blankets and pillows and two washers and dryers! The cleaning service the rental company hired did not do a good job of vacuuming and dusting, but the bathrooms and linens were clean. We did make the company aware of this before we left so hopefully better for the next group.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

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