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Luxury cottage with spacious deck, amazing views, hot tub, & washer/dryer

Cottage in Banner Elk with kitchen and balcony

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Living area
Outdoor dining
Outdoor spa tub
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Banner Elk Winery
  • Place, Beech Mountain Resort
  • Place, Land of Oz

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Luxury cottage with spacious deck, amazing views, hot tub, & washer/dryer

The Potato House

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Quiet and serene yet conveniently close to the area's most beloved attractions, this comfortable mountain cottage is a place to experience the best of Banner Elk. In the winter, you'll be ideally located for sledding, tubing, and skiing at Sugar Mountain and Beech Mountain; come summer, you'll enjoy world-class hiking and mountain biking, great breweries and wineries, as well as nearby festivals and concerts.

Cook up a big meal in the fully-equipped kitchen, or grill on the deck for dining al fresco. Relax after a day of fun on the covered patio or the spacious deck, and really elevate your vacation by soaking in the private hot tub. You will love this home with a cozy fireplace, and a gorgeous sitting room with stone walls.

There are so many area attractions you will never run out of fun things to do. From anywhere to half a mile to four miles drive you can visit any of the local wineries and breweries, go hiking, sledding, skiing, and tubing, horseback riding, or explore the gem mines, museums, and don't forget all the great restaurants and local shops.

THINGS TO KNOW
To use streaming services, guests must log in with their own credentials.
The hot tub and the fireplace are currently inoperable.
This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Security camera details: Security camera covering the entryway of the home.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!


Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 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 first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Banner Elk

Located in Banner Elk, this cottage is in the city centre and in the mountains. Beech Mountain Resort and Sugar 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kidd Brewer Stadium or Holmes Convocation Center. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

  • Banner Elk Winery - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 9 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park - 13 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 13 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Land of Oz - 15 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Puerto Nuevo - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury cottage with spacious deck, amazing views, hot tub, & washer/dryer pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury cottage with spacious deck, amazing views, hot tub, & washer/dryer?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury cottage with spacious deck, amazing views, hot tub, & washer/dryer?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury cottage with spacious deck, amazing views, hot tub, & washer/dryer located?

Located in the heart of Banner Elk, this cottage is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Banner Elk Winery and within 3 miles (5 km) of Flat Top Brewing Company and Tate-Evans Park. Lees-McRae College is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 217 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Perfect home for two couples

Excellent location
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas k.

Cute place, quiet and peaceful

Close to everything yet secluded and peaceful.

10/10 Excellent

Josef F.

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

Wonderful time

It is a perfect place with a wonderful view and very quiet. We never had such a clean place before.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Amy S.

Great View

This was our second stay at the Potato House. The location and view is great. The house was very clean. The landscaping needs to be cleaned up, everything is overgrown. The deck was lovely to sit out on any time of the day.
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10/10 Excellent

Zane W.

Amazing Stay!

We booked The Potato House for a few days and loved it! There are beautiful views and definitely enjoyed the privacy from other homes. We would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tarka M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

A great stay! Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Great House!

We loved the location of this house so close to downtown Banner Elk and the Winery! The hot tub was great! Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicky P.

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

Good value rental

For the cost of what we paid for the rental, it was fantastic. It has 2 great outdoor spaces, with a top and lower deck. It is small, but enough space for what we needed. It needs a few simple things, that I noticed others mention, like more towels. We are 60 guest and had to maneuver to get up the outdoor steps and to get in to the high ledge bath tub/showers. We found the furniture and beds comfortable. The kitchen had just about anything you could use, but a big pot to boil spaghetti. We never figured out how to turn the TV's on in the bedrooms, but that could have just been us?!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cannon J.

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

Awesome place

Only complaint was smelly pile of blankets in one of the bedroom, closets and old hairbrush behind one of the beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

jim s.

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

Always a wonderful experience

Beautiful location and a great property that overlooks grandfather mountain. A wonderful getaway
Stayed 42 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brendan W.

Great cabin and location

Cozy cabin. near slopes and a winery. Good condition with charm. Enjoyed the hot tub and views from the deck. Very comfortable stay. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dick J.

Twice a year for ten years and it just gets better

The Potato House has always been the most amazing place ever. The accomodations and location is perfect for us. Our favorite place in the world.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
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6/10 Okay

Matthew P.

Potato House

Nice home and views!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

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

Relaxing weekend

Very nice property and location. Great for two couples. We had an issue with the hot tub not heating properly but enjoyed the outdoor fireplace and location. Would definitely come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Ellen H.

Great home

The house was clean and well maintained. What we loved most was the location. The view was amazing without having to drive all the way up the mountain. We will definitely be back.

10/10 Excellent

Pam F.

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

Banner Elk Heaven

This property had everything we could have wanted for our 4 day Anniversary getaway. Hiking out the back door, soaking in the hot tub or relaxing by the fire pit all made for a delightful time. The kitchen was well stocked and we made great meals on the grill. Thanks so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dick J.

Always an amazing time

The Potato House is our "Happy Place". Beautiful house and site. Wonderful views and the best place to relax and reconnect with your significant other. We had snow and rain most of the week but it did not dampen our time at all as we read a ton of books, drank some good wine, and enjoyed the snow covered mountains from the hot tub.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

gregg w.

Winter Stay

We planned a short trip to the Carolina Mountains for hiking and skiing. The weather was most favorable for skiing but much too cold for the hike. The cottage is very well maintained and well equipped. Both indoor gas fireplace and outdoor wood burning fireplace was a nice touch for those cold days. The hot tub was also a nice feature after skiing all day. The location was a short drive to all attractions and secluded just enough. The only comments I would add is to have a sectional couch in the man cave for a common gathering location for all as the dining area is compact . There are two driveways, upper and lower but you are either backing down them or pulling in and backing out onto the road when leaving, not sure if anything can be addressed on that issue. This is a perfect place for a couples getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Denise L.

Perfect

I couldn't have been happier with the entire experience, from reserving the Potato House to check out. The house was everything indicated in the descriptions and reviews. It was perfect. I didn't need to contact anyone to ask questions because they were all answered either beforehand or in the information books left for review. The property was beautiful. It was so private but so close to Banner Elk.It was the perfect spot to start the day and go wherever the day decided to take you. However, you could never leave the Potato House and never get bored. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us. I hope I can return because three days was nowhere enough time to enjoy all the Potato House or the Banner Elk area had to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Lisa S.

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

Not recommended

Clean, good location. False advertising with the hot tub being listed in the title of the property then immediately after arrival we were told that the hot tub is not an amenity for guest use. This was a requirement in our choice of property and we would have absolutely not rented this location had they updated their listing.Multiple items did not work. The dishwasher was broken, the TV in the main are did not work, we had to buy batteries for the remotes. The fireplace downstairs did not work and the heating system doesn’t reach that area. This resulted in the downstairs unusable due to temps below freezing. The hot tub was also not working (when we reported this, that is when we were told that it was not for guest use).The communication of property management was good from booking to check in. After that, the response has been very poor.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Laura M.

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

Clean & Warm place! No lines of communication with humans though

Hello! We picked this house because it was close to Beech Mountain. It was cozy and great, however we only picked it because of the hot tub. When we got there it wasn’t working. When we reached out to guest services we could only speak to a bot. The bot gave us several phone numbers to reach out to, but they were phone numbers for agencies in Colorado, and when we called them they told us they had no idea how we got their numbers. The bot told us someone would come out to get the hot tub working, but no one ever did. If there were a greater emergency or any other question we needed answered we would not have been able to communicate with anyone, since there was no phone number or anyone local to reach out to. It is a nice place but not worth the money for the amenities not working and inability to speak with an actual person. This review might be the only way of notifying the owner about this issue. Would we be able to get some type of refund or discount? Otherwise it was clean and we were grateful to have a warm place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Katy H.

Foggy getaway

Nice location and cute cabin. Perfect for 2 couples.

10/10 Excellent

Abbie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views. Well equipped home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tom R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home is close enough to downtown but just far enough to be away from it and peaceful at night. Home is as described. Had 1 question/issue while we were visiting but response was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Randall M.

Simple Mountain Getaway

What a lovely location! The Potato house is nestled on a hillside facing Seven Devils. Peaceful views of the ever changing mountain colors from a walkout balcony. The house is very simply equipped with the basics for a getaway. As previously stated, the hot tub is non operational and and outdoor fire pit is also not available for use. Otherwise you’ll find a clean propane grill on the deck and a gas cooktop and oven inside. Drip coffee maker available, but you’ll have to supply your own coffee and fresh water. WiFi worked well. Plenty of plates silverware and small plastic cups. Dishwasher small but functional. Stackable washer and dryer is available, bring your own detergent. Two king size beds were comfortable, but the linens are tired and could use some replacements. As mountain getaways go, this checks all the must have boxes. Very private, extremely quiet surroundings, and beautiful views. Only a few minutes to Banner Elk Winery and a few miles to downtown.

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