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Farallon- Cozy Cabin with hot tub, fire pit, wood fireplace!

Cabin in Banner Elk with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
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Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Hawksnest Tubing Park
  • Place, Julian Price Park
  • Place, Appalachian State University

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Level - Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom - Main Level

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Farallon- Cozy Cabin with hot tub, fire pit, wood fireplace!

Enjoy the private natural setting among boulders and native rhododendron in this favorite two bedroom two bath log cabin while still convenient to area attractions and amenities. Features hot tub, central AC, outdoor firepit and wood burning fireplace to accommodate up to six with a King master and a second queen bedroom each with their own private bath, plus room for up to two more on the sleeper sofa in the living room.

Welcome to Farallon, one our coziest Valle Crucis log cabin rentals. Surrounded by hardwoods and rhododendron and natural rock outcroppings, this cabin offers the perfect mountain hideaway. To step onto the covered side porch is to already disappear from the hectic world of deadlines and intrusions. The most pressing intrusion here is likely to be a chattering squirrel or the leaves dappling the light upon the pages of the latest best-seller.

To open the door and step inside is to be greeted by nature. The spaciousness of the floor plan is augmented by large windows flanking the magnificent wood-burning fireplace and rising all the way to the cathedral ceiling. With the clean lines of the furniture and the contemporary wrought iron light fixtures suspending from the ceiling offer unobstructed view of the forest outside every window.

The open dining area features seating for six and French doors that open onto the front deck equipped with a gas grill for preparing mountain trout freshly caught in the nearby Watauga River. Pristine modern appliances appoint the fully-equipped centrally located kitchen.

The living area features a comfortable seating area before the fireplace, a flat screen television, and a cabinet of books and games for relaxing after the day's excursions of canoeing and hiking. A telescope waits in the corner for gazing at stars light years away in the crystal clear skies. Hidden behind the kitchen are two bedrooms. The master offers a King bed and the second bedroom has a Queen bed, and each offers the rustic comfort of layers of patchwork quilts. Large windows allow plenty of sunlight for enjoying a lazy breakfast in bed.

A large covered deck stretches the entire front of the cabin, overlooking the surrounding rhododendron and large boulders. The deck is furnished with rocking chairs for after dinner snoozing and features a hot tub for soaking away the stiffness of overdoing it on the slopes while the snow falls around you or hiking up nearby Grandfather Mountain. Follow the path outside to your own fire pit for knocking off the chill after a summertime shower, roasting dogs and s'mores, and telling bear tales.
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For larger groups, consider renting this cabin with nearby Black Bear Lodge or Van Beek's Peak.
Due to the access road, 4WD, chains or sometimes both may be required when visiting the mountains in winter. Access to this home may not be suitable for vehicles with rear wheel drive, limited ground clearance, or motorcycles even during summer months. We are happy to help you find the home with the access you are most comfortable with, any time of year!

Additional Notes:
- This home is accessed by a steep gravel road. 4WD is highly recommended year round and will be required in winter months. Tire chains may also be required during times of inclement winter weather.
- CANCELLATION POLICY - Bookings canceled 60+ days before arrival will receive a refund of the deposit. Bookings canceled between 31-59 days before arrival will receive a refund of half of the deposit. Bookings canceled within 30 days of arrival are not entitled to a refund unless the reservation dates are rebooked to another guest. All bookings are subject to a $50 cancellation fee.
- All linens and towels included!
- Mature, well-trained dogs welcome $25/night each (maximum of 2). Pets other than dogs not permitted.
- Firewood may be added by reaching out to us more than a week in advance. You get two wrapped bundles and a fire starter for $25/night.
- All BRMR homes offer well stocked kitchens with all utensils needed to cook meals. There is also a "starter set" of paper products at the house: a roll of toilet paper per bath, several garbage bags, a small vial of dishwashing liquid, a few tablets of dishwasher detergent, some laundry pods, a roll of paper towels, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and some makeup remover cloths. There are enough of these items for one night, or maybe two. We do not provide hair dryers. Towels and linens will be provided
- Check in is after 4pm and check out is by 10am
- Must electronically sign an additional Rental Agreement Terms and Conditions and any Neighborhood Rules sent by Host (property manager) or entry information cannot be sent.
- Must be at least 25 years old to reserve. This person is required to be the person signing the agreement and must be one of the persons staying in the property for the reserved dates.
- No smoking inside the home. No trace of smoking left outside the home.
- Do not leave food or trash outside as it could attract animals. All trash must be bagged and placed in the trash receptacle indicated in the Welcome Book inside the house or your digital guidebook.
- No parties or gatherings above the posted occupancy allowed at any time. Keep outside noise respectable.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 cabin is in a rural area and near theme parks. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kidd Brewer Stadium or Holmes Convocation Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

  • Hawksnest Tubing Park - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Hound Ears Golf Club - 9 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Julian Price Park - 11 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Appalachian State University - 19 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Grandfather Mountain - 26 min drive - 23.9 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Puerto Nuevo - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Farallon- Cozy Cabin with hot tub, fire pit, wood fireplace! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Farallon- Cozy Cabin with hot tub, fire pit, wood fireplace!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Farallon- Cozy Cabin with hot tub, fire pit, wood fireplace!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Farallon- Cozy Cabin with hot tub, fire pit, wood fireplace! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Alta Vista Gallery and B & B, The Greater Foscoe Mining Co. and Grandfather Vineyard & Winery. Hound Ears Golf Club and Julian Price Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 74 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

christina r.

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

Fantastic!

This place was 5 stars all the way! Would stay again and hope we are able to!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvin L.

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

Great experience!

Beautiful cabin and surroundings. The property manager was easy to communicate with and very helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

TIM S.

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

Time away

It was very nice l would stay again we love it thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie M.

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

Perfect Getaway from it all

We loved the serenity, peace and quiet and true cabin in the woods feel. It is pretty remote and the need for a 4 wheel drive vehicle is an absolute must especially if there is snow.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charity V.

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

Wonderful stay

Cabin was beautiful and would visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

megan m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Enjoyed are stay!

Loved this place only thing would say needs to be mentioned is the driveway! Steep and tight turn!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin M.

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

Beautiful Cabin

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful cabin! Check in was extremely easy and we had no issues with our stay. We would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Natasha G., Uni

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

Great cabin, well equipped, distant

The cabin has everything, amazing fireplace and hot tube jacuzzi, comfortable double suites.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Gregory C.

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

Cute Cabin

Overall was happy with they stay. Quiet and secluded cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Casey R., North Carolina

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

Nice & Peaceful

Our family enjoyed spending the weekend in this home! Perfect for 4 people! Very clean and spacious. Nice wrap around porch with grill and hot tub!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abby H.

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

Beautiful

This was a cozy cabin in the woods with beautiful views. The fire place was perfect for the cold nights. Definitely would recommend AWD or 4x4 vehicle. The driveway is a bit steep and slippery when it rained. Also the road getting to the property is under construction, and not the easiest to traverse. This house was worth the drive!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana Stuman M.

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

Beautiful, cozy and clean cabin!

Enjoyed celebrating my 50th birthday with my family at this beautiful cabin. Very clean and well decorated. Plenty of space and peace and quiet. Loved the fireplace! Wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

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

Peaceful

Our trip was one for the books it was very relaxing the house was beautiful and exactly what we wanted for sure need a 4 wheel drive vehicle for the drive up and the drive way
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Nicole B.

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

Quiet get away

The property feels very isolated and is quite the experience up the mountain to reach it. But overall the cabin had everything my family of 4 needed for a last minute weekend away. We enjoyed the views, the quiet and the hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer D.

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

Great Cabin

Our stay was great! The fireplace was being worked on and was covered over, so that detracted from the ambiance of the place, but everything was clean, comfortable, etc. The driveway is the biggest negative since it's so steep with a switchback - but we had 4WD so it worked out fine. Overall, the place was very nice and we would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Derek F.

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

Great cabin

Great cabin. Clean and well equipped kitchen. Everything worked. Brand new dishwasher. (I read the past comments...lol). Nice and secluded with great views. I would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy F.

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

Quiet and beautiful

We had an amazing weekend away from the rush of the city. The hot tub was lovely with the beautiful view of the mountains in the distance. We honestly spent a large portion of our trip just lying in bed watching TV. I slept like a baby here. The driveway is a little scary and steep but other than that everything was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

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

Cozy cabin

The cabin was very cozy. We loved using the fireplace. Everything is well stocked and very clean. Driveway was a little tricky. Would definitely want to come back. We bought our Christmas tress from Sugar Ridge farm! Great selection and great prices!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Boris T.

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

Perfect for a peaceful retreat in the mountains.

My wife and I decided kind of last minute to take a weekend getaway in the mountains with some friends, and this cabin was perfect for what we wanted. It's very secluded (no neighbors in site), clean, cozy, and very well stocked. It takes approximately 15 minutes to get up the mountain, but it is a lovely drive and we did not mind it at all. Easy to find if you just follow google maps. There are some attractions and stores relatively near by (20ish minutes) and about 30 minutes from countless beautiful hikes with waterfalls, amazing views, wildlife, etc. We would 100% stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

charlene k.

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

Go High for a Great Week

Lovely time spent at the cabin. It gave us a chance to get away and get as much hiking in as we could. The cabin is just as described, has everything you need, and is a hideaway spot. Like another reviewer stated, It does take 15 minutes from the main road to get up the mountain to the actual cabin. We alternated between parking further up the drive and backing all the way down. Loved sitting on the porch! Suggestion would be to please, please thin the trees so there is a view. Right now, there’s a small window of mountain viewing. Very much appreciate that the dog was allowed to go. She had lots and lots of walks. Definitely recommend getting firewood. It just adds to experience. Enjoy!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jim W.

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

Beautiful Cabin/Remote Location

The cabin is absolutely wonderful. One of the nicer cabins we have ever been to (and there have been quite a few over the years). Nicely laid out and well equipped kitchen. Very comfortable. Accessing is a bit of a challenge and it rained for our entire visit. This caused us enough concern with the not venturing out one day due to concerns about what shape the road up the mountain might be like (steep and slippery with all the rain). The drive way is another thing that needs to be noted. Not really much room at the bottom to turn around which leads to either backing up the hill or trying to execute a muli step K turn and not running off the edge or into the large boulder on the other side of the drive. If you're looking for a very nice place to simply go and relax this is a great option. If you're looking to get out and about to do things in the area it's a bit of a challenge coming and going.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Stan G.

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

Cute cabin, difficult access

We've stayed at multiple cabins in the NC mountains that provide similar 4WD access recommendations without any trouble whatsoever, so admittedly we didn't put a lot of weight on this rather soft warming. That was a very BIG mistake; getting to this cabin requires a significant amount of focus and can be downright terrifying at night. Otherwise the cabin indeed presents quite well: it's super-cozy, well- maintained, and really quaint. The wrap-around deck was nice, and there was effectively no traffic going past the cabin to disturb the peace. Our only negative observation at the cabin itself was that the deck under the hot tub has settled a few degrees, so the tub is no longer level, and water runs over back when three normal-sized adults enter (while there's still plenty of empty space at the front). This was a little disconcerting at first, but we used it twice without incident. We'd stay again, but not without driving the Jeep and certainly not in the winter.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Amy P., Murfreesboro

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Christmas vacation

My husband and I went for Xmas vacation and were called at 230 on the Friday we were leaving to go to our original cabin to be told we can't get in there due to weather. They rebooted us into another cabin however there was a bad storm that had come in which in turn created many issues. When we arrived on12/23 our code did not work and we had to call emergency line for them to reset. They took 5 times to answer. Wegot in and no water pressure on main. Floor, heater was working until about 330p 12/24 then quit working, there was a leak downstairs, toilets wouldn't flush and there was no hot water. Rental agency stated they would be out to look at the heat and never called us back and did not show up. We were told they would be there by 11pm 12/24 no show... their solution was to give us space heaters if they couldn't fix the heat. No call no show. We left 12/25 in the morning due to no heat and negative temps outside. The house went from 70 degrees on 12/24 @3pm to 43 degrees 12/25 it was very unsafe. I understand the rental agency had many issues over the weekend but it took them all day to reach out on 12/26 and we were told we would have a resolution by Friday. All of this was unsafe and unacceptable.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful and peaceful cabin with everything you could possibly need to relax and recharge. We loved the fireplace and big windows.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

hanna b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay in your cabin! Beautiful scenery. The cabin was well stocked and had all amenities we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals

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This home is managed by Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals
Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals is the High Country's leading vacation rental company. Our mission is to be a respite for thousands of guests each year from their hectic lives. Founded in 2002, we have succeeded with a singular mission: We strive to treat all homeowners, guests, and co-workers with the utmost care and respect. We truly care about all guests because we know that most endure stressful lives back home, and they cherish the times that they can escape to a restful haven in these beautiful North Carolina mountains. Let our team help you find the perfect vacation getaway!

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