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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

9.6 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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Banner Elk, NC
  • Beech Mountain Resort
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Sugar Mountain Resort
    ‪13 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.

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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. 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.
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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

  • ‪Beech Mountain Resort Cafeteria - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Beech Mountain Brewing Co. Taproom and Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬6 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

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 216 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 216 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 216 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 216 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 216 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Katy H.

Foggy getaway

Nice location and cute cabin. Perfect for 2 couples.
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10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Perfect home for two couples

Excellent location

10/10 Excellent

Abbie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views. Well equipped home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas k.

Cute place, quiet and peaceful

Close to everything yet secluded and peaceful.

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

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

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

Ed F.

Great place

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

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
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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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4/10 Poor

Amy M.

Accurately priced, but tired.

While we thought the home was accurately priced, the amenities were lacking. The Potato house is missing the creature comforts we book VRBO's over hotels for—no where to sit comfortably, everything is very dated and worn out from the pots/pans, to the outdoor chair pillows to the couches—it felt like being in a dorm, where just the basics were covered. The structure of the home is beautiful so it's a shame other elements of a comfortable rental were missed. Even the welcome book has outdated info and conflicting directions to local trails, etc. The one positive was that it was very clean. All of that said, we would not stay here again.

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

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
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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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6/10 Okay

Matthew P.

Potato House

Nice home and views!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 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!
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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

Seth B.

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

Good

Good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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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.
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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

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

4/10 Poor

Lauri R.

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

Not an accurate listing

This was a first “girls trip” for my mom, sister, and myself. We recently lost my father, and wanted to get away. The only “must have” for us was a hot tub. The listing included a working hot tub when I made the reservation. After I paid in full I realized that the post was changed saying the hot tub did not work. I called to address the issue prior to our trip. I was told that the hot tub had been fixed. We get there and the hot tub doesn’t work. The TV’s in both bedrooms were also inoperable. I sent messages over a 2 hour time frame the day of check in. I called the number provided the next day to report the issues. I was told that I would receive a call back. That call never came. Upon returning to the cabin the next day I observed 2 young men sitting at the table outside by the hot tub. When I pulled in they jumped up and said they were there to work on the hot tub bc it had a leak. Within 5 minutes they left and the hot tub was still inoperable. The price of this cabin is too high for the amenities that you receive.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos M.

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

Sno-cation!!

It was an absolute pleasure to stay at the Potatoe House. Went to see snow and relax and it did not disappoint. The house was perfectly set up for check-in, had everything you need for a stay. But the views were worth more than anything I can say. Thank you again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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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.

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