Private home w/ hot tub, fire pit, grill, walk to downtown Banner Elk, pets OK

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Entire home

Relax in the new hot tub under the stars.

Living room with sleeper sofa and gas fire

Upgraded kitchen with granite and large sink

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Banner Elk, NC

Lees-McRae College4 min drive
Sugar Mountain Resort11 min drive
Beech Mountain Resort13 min drive
Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)72 min drive

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 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.

Property manager

Laurie Tardif/Shelley Bell

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Hawkes Nest Ramp to Front Porch for Easy Access

Outdoor space

Living/dining area

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

BYO crib/high chair or rent from a local provider.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Read our pet policy. We luv dogs!

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.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

About the area

Banner Elk

Located in Banner Elk, this holiday home 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. 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.

Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

Lees-McRae College - 4 min drive
Banner Elk Winery - 5 min drive
Sugar Mountain Resort - 11 min drive
Land of Oz - 11 min drive
Beech Mountain Resort - 13 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Blind Elk Tap Room Banner Elk - 19 min walk
Banner Elk Cafe - 19 min walk
McDonald's - 11 min drive
Bella's - 10 min drive
Bayou Smokehouse & Grill - 18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Private home w/ hot tub, fire pit, grill, walk to downtown Banner Elk, pets OK pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Private home w/ hot tub, fire pit, grill, walk to downtown Banner Elk, pets OK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private home w/ hot tub, fire pit, grill, walk to downtown Banner Elk, pets OK?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private home w/ hot tub, fire pit, grill, walk to downtown Banner Elk, pets OK located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Flat Top Brewing Company, Banner House Museum and Lees-McRae College. Banner Elk Winery is 1.8 mi (3 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Sharon E.

16 February 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Eli E.

25 November 2023

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

April M., Winter haven Fl

13 November 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Natasha M., Nashville, TN

7 January 2023

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

8/10 Good

brian b.

10 October 2022

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

About the host

Hosted by Laurie Tardif/Shelley Bell

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.