Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
Firepit available
One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue
Balcony
Explore the area
Banner Elk, NC
Banner Elk Winery
Place, Banner Elk Winery
20 min walk
Sugar Mountain Resort
Place, Sugar Mountain Resort
16 min drive
Beech Mountain Resort
Place, Beech Mountain Resort
16 min drive
Where you'll sleep
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 & 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. 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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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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Property # 3084210vb
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 Kidd Brewer Stadium or Holmes Convocation Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
Appalachian State University - 29 min drive - 26.5 km
Grandfather Mountain - 30 min drive - 29.2 km
Getting around
Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 87 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
First Chair Coffe Shop - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Luxury cottage with spacious deck, amazing views & washer/dryer pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Luxury cottage with spacious deck, amazing views & washer/dryer?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Luxury cottage with spacious deck, amazing views & washer/dryer?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Luxury cottage with spacious deck, amazing views & washer/dryer?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Luxury cottage with spacious deck, amazing views & 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
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
There were a lot there were a lot of things that were very excellent to this particular property. First and most fourth was the view of grandfather Mountain. Secondly which Willie makes me happy was the beds were very comfortable. The kitchen was very well stocked. The only disappointment was that the washing machine was not operable. I would definitely stay in this property multiple times in the future.
Amazing view of Grandfather mountain - nice clean cottage, great for two couples. We loved having drinks and coffee on the deck!!! I would have given it 5 stars but the hot tub didn't work and the tv's in the bedroom are more like computer monitors - not that one should go the mountains an watch tv but at night when you are winding down it would be nice to watch tv in the bed rather than squint - one bedroom we couldn't get the tv to work so we had to switch rooms. I noticed that the hot tub seems to be an issue for this rental - perhaps not include it in the description - apologies from the agent seem shallow when it's a recurring problem - fix it or don't mention it!
Very peaceful, gorgeous views, easy access to Banner Elk. Needed a few maintenance improvements ( light bulbs replaced, washing machine door would not close and since a front loader it would not work, could not get stovetop to ignite)
The cabinbwas great, perfect location for snowboarding with a gorgeous view! Hot tub doesn't work, this is listed in fine print so easy to miss when booking, and excessive texts and emails from the property management company, l like to relax and disconnect on vacation, not be borhered with a bunch of unnecessary messages.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Zane W.
14 June 2024
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!
Very quiet and nice get away from big cities. Would definitely recommend this place.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth L.
29 December 2023
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
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Adam S.
20 March 2018
Lovely little cabin!
We truly enjoyed our stay at The Potato House! Quaint little cabin with an awesome view. Very clean, equipped with everything we needed for our weekend getaway...loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed yourselves. We look forward to your return Adam.
Loved the location! Very cute cottage. Some updating needed but overall had everything we needed. Glad we read the previous reviews and it was noted coffee maker was drip and not Keurig. It was very cold in the area, so downstairs was cooler than we are use to and only had fireplace to heat. Will consider using this again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 November 2025
Hi, John, thank you for your review. We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback. We appreciate our guests' feedback as a means to improve and will consider this feedback to make necessary upgrades. We hope to host you again soon!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Amy S.
25 June 2025
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.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2025
Hello Amy,
Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us again at the Potato House! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the location, view, cleanliness, and the deck during your visit. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us.
I’m sorry to hear that the landscaping was overgrown and didn’t meet your expectations this time. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, and I will be sure to share your feedback with our local team so they can address it promptly.
Thank you again for your thoughtful review and for being a returning guest. We look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful stay in the future!
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Amos H.
25 December 2018
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
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2023
Thank you! Come again soon!
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Tara D.
5 January 2019
Beautiful setting! Relaxing home.
Amazing views from every window! My husband and I enjoyed a Christmas get-away at the Potato House, and as we anticipated, the location is perfect! Close to everything and yet tucked away in a perfect place.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2023
Tara, we are glad you enjoyed your stay at Potato House. Please come again soon.
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
Response from VrboOwner on 5 February 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience, we're pleased you loved our home! That said, we apologize for the issues you encountered and we shared your feedback with the local manager. They assured us that new blankets have been ordered and any items behind the bed have been removed. We appreciate you bringing these details to our attention and we hope to host you again on your next getaway.