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

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Living area
Outdoor dining
Outdoor spa tub
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Banner Elk, NC
  • Banner Elk Winery
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Beech Mountain Resort
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Land of Oz
    ‪15 min drive‬

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.

Property manager

Vacasa of North Carolina
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
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

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 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. Tweetsie Railroad is a notable landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Beech Mountain Resort and Sugar Mountain Resort. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Holmes Convocation Center or Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the 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

  • ‪Blind Elk Tap Room - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Beech Mountain Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪5506' Skybar - ‬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

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 204 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 204 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 204 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

6/10 Okay

josh w.

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

House was great. Hot tub was busted

Found hot tub not working and emailed proberty manager. Got no response. Called number that was given also no answer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Mountain Retreat

Very quiet and nice get away from big cities. Would definitely recommend this place.
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10/10 Excellent

Ed F.

Great place

Loved the place - perfect for two couples with great views and close to banner elk.
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10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Nice week

View was great! Cottage was cozy and very nice
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Phillip L.

Clean and spacious

Booked this for my sisters birthday. We all had a great time!! House is clean and perfect location to visit the winery!

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

Anna Marie A.

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

Sweet and cozy and at one with nature

So happy with this choice (I had saved about 14 options), it was just delightful for two people. Quiet, comfortable, nice deck with a lovely view. Our first day was rainy and we were still treated to sitting on the covered deck. Some time we’ll be back and walk the trails. I was sad to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

Great weekend get away

We had a great weekend vacation at the Potato house. It was very clean and ready for us when we arrived. The wifi was a little quirky but it did work. The heated bathroom floors was a nice feature, the ladies really loved that. All in all it was a quiet restful weekend and we enjoyed the stay there, would definitely stay at the Potato House again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kateland B.

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

Great getaway

We had a very nice stay in this cozy cabin. We would definitely consider coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

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

Amos H.

Would do again in a heartbeat!!

Fantastic place to chill, relax and unwind! So well taken care of, beautiful, and efficient! We so loved our stay here!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
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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

jim s.

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

beautiful mountain view

The deck on the house overlooks grand father mountain. We just loved spending time out there enjoying the Mountain scenery . Its a wonderful mountain getaway.
Stayed 52 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andy H.

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

5th Anniversary Trip

Everything was excellent upon arrival. We had such a great time relaxing and enjoying the views of Grandfather Mountain. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to enjoy your beautiful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

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

Beth K.

restful fall retreat

The Potato house is a charming but modern cabin with beautiful wood decor and decorative lighting The views are beautiful. The property manager was helpful and prompt with small issue of batteries for remote. The neighborhood is very quiet. It was a very restful stay.

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

10/10 Excellent

Bobby S.

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

Keep coming back

This is the third time my wife and I have stayed there the last two with friends. The house is perfect for a couple of couples and close to plenty of wonderful things to do. We have enjoyed all three of our trips there and plan to go back in the future. We recommend the house to anyone looking for a quiet peaceful beautiful vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

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