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Laurel Cottage - Home w/ hot tub, fire pit, walk to Banner Elk, pets OK

Holiday home in Banner Elk with kitchen and patio

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Hot Tub with a peaceful view
Relax in the new hot tub under the stars.
Living room with sleeper sofa and gas fire
Upgraded kitchen with granite and large sink
Instagram worthy background

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Banner Elk, NC
  • Place, The Greene
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Elk Statue
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Lees-McRae College
    ‪18 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Laurel Cottage - Home w/ hot tub, fire pit, walk to Banner Elk, pets OK

Laurel Cottage combines the tranquility of mountain air and untouched nature with an ideal location near quaint downtown Banner Elk. We are ideally located 15 minutes from Beech and Sugar Mountains. Banner Elk is home to local festivals, amazing restaurants, parks, alpine coaster, local breweries & Lees McRae College. Within a short drive access the Blue Ridge Parkway, Grandfather Mtn and Blowing Rock. End the day with the sunset from the deck or cozied up to the gas fireplace. We have recently added a new hot tub located under the stars on our property. It is the perfect location to end the day after a long hike or day on the slopes. Because of this addition, we have added security cameras at the front and back entrance to the house. The hot tub can be viewed by the camera. This is for security only. It is activated by motion and will be monitored when we have unexpected motion. We expect motion during a rental and we will respect your privacy at all times.

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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 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
BYO crib/high chair or rent from a local provider.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Read our pet policy. We luv dogs!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
A signed Rental Agreement will be required. Please note, we have security cameras on exterior front and back entryways.
We provide a Starter Kit with toilet paper, paper towels, hand and bath soap. Guests may need to purchase more during stay. Firewood not included.
No refunds for inclement weather. Winter months WILL require all wheel drive/snow chains. Roads and driveway may be steep and snow/ice covered.

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 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, a security system and a deadlock
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About the area

Banner Elk

Located in Banner Elk, this holiday home is near theme parks 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. Land of Oz and Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade are also worth visiting. 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

  • Flat Top Brewing Company - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tate-Evans Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Greene - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Elk Statue - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lees-McRae College - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Puerto Nuevo - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Laurel Cottage - Home w/ hot tub, fire pit, walk to Banner Elk, pets OK pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Laurel Cottage - Home w/ hot tub, fire pit, walk to Banner Elk, pets OK?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Laurel Cottage - Home w/ hot tub, fire pit, walk to Banner Elk, pets OK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Laurel Cottage - Home w/ hot tub, fire pit, walk to Banner Elk, pets OK?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Laurel Cottage - Home w/ hot tub, fire pit, walk to Banner Elk, pets OK located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Flat Top Brewing Company and Tate-Evans Park. The Greene and Elk Statue are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shawn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and location was great. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole O.

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

Cozy home in a Great Location

The rental home was cozy but still had plenty of space. The location was perfect and walkable to downtown but still secluded enough at the end of the neighborhood that it had the nice woodsy feel. The house was clean and nicely decorated. I loved the front and back patio. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob S.

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

Hot Tub Paradise

Perfect cabin for a small group ski trip! Hot tub was perfect for relaxing after a day on the slopes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Charles S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Family visit

We stayed four nights. We use the outside Jacuzzi on two occasions. The house was comfortable. We learned about raising the windows to get more cool air into the house and using the fans. Access to the property up a narrow Road to the top of the hill was a bit daunting at first. We even asked the neighbor how to find the house and he didn’t know it right away. The outside lighting could be a little better. We appreciate the ability to bring our pet dog with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eli E.

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

Great place and great hosts!

Great location and great place. Hosts were very nice and accommodating! We will absolutely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita W.

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

Loved our stay!

We had a great time. The property is convenient to downtown, the dog park and trails, and short drives to activities and hiking. Perfect location, great for families and our four-legged family member!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Greensboro

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

Exploring Banner Elk

We rented this house so we could explore the Banner Elk area due to a future wedding in the area. The house was great and the owners were great in helping us with the area. Great location close to town.we loved the area .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

sandra o., Raleigh

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

Just as described!

We had a lovely stay. Everything was just as described. The location was great and we took advantage of walking to town via the greenway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natasha M., Nashville, TN

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

Great location, everything we needed

The house was clean and very comfortable for our family of 5. We enjoyed the hot tub and the cozy fireplace. It was an 8 min downhill walk to the local brewery and to the greenway that leads to town. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was well equipped. Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

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

Nice Mountain Getaway

Nestled on the mountain side, the cottage is an ideal place to visit Banner Elk and all the nearby attractions. It’s close proximity to Banner Elk has greenway trail to town as well as nearby Kettelwork Brewery. The cottage is quaint welcoming farmhouse motif with all modern amenities. Clean, cozy and comfortable. The fire pit, grill and all essentials make for a complete stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

E. Joel C.

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

Private cottage on Laurel Lane!!!

We sure enjoyed our stay for my daughter's performance in Matilda(Matilda's mom)...she got this role her freshman year 2018,but because of Covid they just now were allowed to present the show.Some fam got to come surprise us with 7 yr.old 5yr.old and 3yr.old who loved the cottage location and privacy. We have enjoyed everything offered to us and fill very fortunate for closeness to Banner Elk.The shops and restaurants right in town make the stay so satisfying.The park has many enjoyed sites for walkers /dogs and kids. Please keep this lovely cottage in mind...thanks for an awesome time!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

April M., Winter haven Fl

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

Beautiful mountain home

We just spent the weekend in this beautiful mountain cabin. The listing describes everything perfectly. The home has very comfortable furniture. The beds are fabulous and the hot tub is a nice addition at the end of the day. We loved how private it was and the views from the deck while we relaxed was perfect. We had a family of 9 deer visit us everyday several times a day. The home is very close to downtown and all the great restaurants. We had a delicious lunch and Dinner at Sorrentos there’s also an arcade that was fun to play arcade games in. Hosts were very responsive anything I had a question . We will definitely look to book this cabin on our next trip back to BE.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Sharon E.

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

Great location! Hot tub was a big hit.

This place is an easy 15 minutes to Beech Mountain. Our teens loved the hot tub! The only heaters in the home are space heaters and a ventless gas heater which we didn’t leave on due to the smell. The property manager was very quick to send someone out to light the heater. Fortunately it was not very cold during our stay. The walls were pretty thin so it was hard to have privacy. Otherwise it was clean and convenient. I would suggest upgrading on the heat though.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Dominic M.

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

Never Ever Again

The pictures of the house on VRBO were misleading vs. what it really looked like inside. When we arrived we took over 40 pic's of the interior and furniture. The living area furniture looked like it was picked off a junk pile...torn and worn, again we have pics. Numerous water spots on walls throughout the house, again we have pic's. Kitchen light had an exposed wire. An electrical outlet in the living area had a large opening atop of the plate. The majority of the bead board wasn't adhered to the crown molding...gaps throughout. In order to watch TV, which was app oriented, I would have had to input my own user login and password, which I wasn't willing to do. Even "Live TV" which we selected was difficult to watch, so we just turned it off and went to bed. We had scheduled our arrival on 6/3 with a departure on 6/6. We did arrive on 6/3 and left the next morning. We paid way way way too much based on the condition of the house and furniture, which we now consider a total loss. My wife and I have spent many days in the Banner Elk/Blowing Rock area and this is the worst rental ever, we've never encountered any problems over a 20+ years renting in the area. We love Banner Elk and Blowing Rock and this trip was ROCK BOTTOM!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had everything we needed. Was nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

brian b.

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

Good stay

Overall, we enjoyed staying at this property. The location was convenient to a variety of places. The hot tub and fire pit were nice additions. The cabin had an odor to it that was noticeable to all family members but we kept candles lit to overcome the odor. It was easy to communicate with the host as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherry H.

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

Mountain Beauty

Had a perfect few days here enjoying the fall weather. Easy walk (down) to the greenway trail and town. Invigorating walk back up. The house is perfectly equipped. Easy check in and communication with our host. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Laurie Tardif/Shelley Bell

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Our family (plus the 4-legged members) loves the mountains and beach. You'll always find us outside enjoying nature, climbing the Profile Trail at Grandfather Mountain or checking out Linville Gorge. The dog park at the Banner Elk town park is a favorite, as is the one at Beech Mountain. And some live music outdoors is a great way to end a day of mountain fun.

Why they chose this property

We are so close to many mountain attractions and activities. Within a half hour's drive, you can hike, ski, mountain bike, ride an alpine coaster, visit quaint towns, catch a college football game at Appalachian State, drive the Blue Ridge Parkway and eat in amazing restaurants with local cuisine.

What makes this property unique

We are in a unique location. Enjoy the privacy and peacefulness of our setting, but also the convenience of our closeness to town. Walk to a local brewery or an outdoor concert. Then retreat back to your tranquil cottage.

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