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Riverwood at Mill Ridge - hot tub, arcades, firepit along Watauga River, walk to pool, tennis

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An outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs arranged around a fire pit.
A residential area with a two-story house, a gravel driveway, and a river.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and large windows.
A two-story house with a front porch, a covered entryway, and a small front yard.
Your own stretch of creek right out back, plus a fire pit and community pool just steps away. Room to spread out at Riverwood At Mill Ridge.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Watauga River

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Swimming pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Banner Elk, NC
  • Place, Watauga River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Greater Foscoe Mining Co.
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 19)

Common Space

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Main Level

1 King Bed

Upper Level

1 Queen Bed

Upper Level

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Upper Level

1 Queen Bed

Upper Level

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Main Level

Toilet

Main Level

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Upper Level

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upper Level

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Banner Elk

Located in Mill Ridge, a neighbourhood in Banner Elk, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Hawksnest Tubing Park 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 and The Blowing Rock. Travelling with kids? Consider Tweetsie Railroad, or check out an event or a game at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

  • Watauga River - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • The Greater Foscoe Mining Co. - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grandfather Vineyard & Winery - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 11 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Appalachian State University - 15 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pedalin' Pig - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Dog Coffee - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Riverwood at Mill Ridge - hot tub, arcades, firepit along Watauga River, walk to pool, tennis have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Riverwood at Mill Ridge - hot tub, arcades, firepit along Watauga River, walk to pool, tennis pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Riverwood at Mill Ridge - hot tub, arcades, firepit along Watauga River, walk to pool, tennis?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riverwood at Mill Ridge - hot tub, arcades, firepit along Watauga River, walk to pool, tennis?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverwood at Mill Ridge - hot tub, arcades, firepit along Watauga River, walk to pool, tennis?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverwood at Mill Ridge - hot tub, arcades, firepit along Watauga River, walk to pool, tennis located?

This family-friendly Banner Elk holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Watauga River and The Greater Foscoe Mining Co.. Grandfather Vineyard & Winery and Julian Price Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay, perfect for families with kids of all ages. Did have an issue with master shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is spacious and located perfectly. There was great communication from our host. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2026
Thank you for the review. Glad Riverwood at Mill Ridge’s spacious layout and perfect location worked well for you, and that you found our communication helpful. We’d love to welcome you back anytime. - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space, had some issues with the showers, but otherwise an excellent stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2026
Thank you! Please come back again soon! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best time! The house was perfect for our family and close to all the adventures Boone has to offer. We loved having family dinners, the kids enjoyed the toys, and exploring the creek was an adventure in itself. We made so many great memories and would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2026
Thank you! We'd welcome you back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time at Riverwood at Mill Ridge! It’s a perfect place for kids and families. They truly thought of everything! The location couldn’t have been better. We were central to Boone, Grandfather Mountain, Blowing Rock and everything! Thanks for hosting us. We hope to come again soon!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2026
Thank you for the kind review of Riverwood at Mill Ridge! We're glad it was a great fit for your family and that the location made exploring Boone, Grandfather Mountain, and Blowing Rock easy. We'd welcome you back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen was well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2026
Thank you! Please come back again soon! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Plenty of room for a family of 10. Well supplied for kids to entertain themselves. Great location to get to all the local attractions
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2025
Thank you! We are so glad your entire family enjoyed your getaway! We'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect mountain getaway for the family!

Kids loved the game room, the creek, and the loft area! We had an amazing stay. We appreciated being able to use the fire pit, hot tub and other amenities easily.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2024
Thank you so much! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay, and we'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

House was wonderful in a safe location that was easy to get to. It had so much space for our big group and was very clean. They had so much to do for all ages as we had kids ranging from 1-15.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 January 2025
Thank you! We'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

Beautiful house with everything you need to enjoy your trip. Great location and lots to do in the area. We hope to come back for another visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 January 2024
Thank you! We'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Riverwood at Mill Ridge was the PERFECT property for our group of 10. Plenty of room for everyone to spread out and to also gather together for games and movies. Game room was awesome and the location was unbeatable. Within 15 to 20 minutes of Banner Elk, Boone and Blowing Rock!! Would definitely stay here again if returning to the area with a large group.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2025
Thank you so much! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and that it was a great fit for your group! We'd love to have you visit anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Graduation weekend

Absolutely wonderful weekend at this home… Had family either sleepover or just come for the day. Everything worked out beautifully. Accommodations were terrific as well as the backyard view… Very peaceful. Wish we had more time there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2025
Thank you so much! We are so glad you had a wonderful weekend! We'd love to have you visit anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very well equipt! From kitchen items- you will have everything you need to prepare and serve meals for large group. Even had nice pots, pans, and knives which is rare. We brought a slow cooker and other appliances, but found a well stocked cabinet full of appliances - could have left ours at home. Kids - there are more toys (really cool toys) and games that we have in our own homes. We had 5 y.o., two 3 y.o. and two under 1 and the house was equipped for all of them. The loft was a big hit! The kids stayed busy the entire time either playing or cozying up for a movie in there. Then there's the arcade room, that kept us adults busy most evenings as we are pretty competative. There are plenty of cozy chairs - even kids size - at both the fire pit outback as well and rockers on the front porch. Pool was walkable, so very convenient and the creek was really cool too- we enjoyed both! Plenty of towels, sheets, and blankets. Communication was excellent too. Always very quick to respond, which I really appreciated! We will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2026
Thank you so much! Please come back again anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect family house

My husband, my parents, and our 3 children (age 6, 3 and 3 months) had an amazing stay with nothing but great things to say!! Perfect location -- close to everything, on the river so the men could fly fish, arcade games and tons of toys and room to play, fully stocked kitchen, ans even a rocking chair to use with baby. We will defifinitely be back! Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 December 2023
Thank you so much! We'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Most completely supplied STR we have ever had. Customer service response beyond expectations. Great place for kids of any age. Game room and lounge area upstairs a great hangout place for kids. There was even baby and animal equipment for care and feeding. Great hosts, even though it was a management company.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2025
Thank you! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and had a smooth experience! We'd love to have you visit anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great overall

We enjoyed the house and location as it was a perfect fit for all of us! The only thing I will mention is the hole in the ceiling in the master bedroom. I believe there was a leak, but now it is covered by plastic and there is a musty smell. We enjoyed our stay and will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 March 2024
Thank you! We are so glad you enjoyed your getaway! There was a water pipe leak that was fixed immediately, and the ceiling is scheduled to be fixed the first weekend of March of 2024 to not inconvenience any future guests. Please come back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family friendly!

Awesome family friendly home. Took 5 grandchildren ages 3 months to 9 years. House had anything you could even think of to keep them entertained and the pool was just across the street. Also a plus that everything for the baby was provided so we didn't have to pack any baby items other than diapers and milk. Very close to Tweetsie and Grandfather Mountain
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2024
Thank you! We are so glad the entire family enjoyed your stay and that you could explore the area! We'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for a family time together

This was a great place for a family get together. The house is a center point in the area. We went zip lining, hiking, rock climbing, horseback riding, water rafting, and sight seeing. Then when we came back to the house, it was great to climb into the hot tub and relax the old muscles. The kids loved the game room, and the river was available for fishing. In fact a guide was on the water behind the house instructing a fisherman on technique, that my grandson, a teenager took in every word.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2024
Thank you so much! We are so glad you had a successful trip and you could explore the area! We'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Christmas

The house was very well stocked with extras in the kitchen. Coffee, creamers, tea, firestarter for the marshmallows. the kids loved the game for the TV upstairs. And outside in the garage upstairs was a big game room. They had lots of things to play with. Would love to come back someday.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 January 2025
Thank you so much! We'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Memories

This house is everything you see and more. It was the perfect setup for our kids and their cousins to have a memorable family trip. The house is stocked with video games, train sets, legos, books, bunk beds, cozy coupes and more that the kids enjoyed. The adults enjoyed the stocked kitchen, on-site hot tub, views of the river and easy access to the pool and tennis courts. This home gets our highest review, and we are already planning our return visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2023
Thank you so much! this made our day! We are so pleased that your stay exceeded your expectations, and we'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for family!

Lots to do for kids. We brought toys. We shouldnt have. Good location. We didnt have a baby with us but they had all you need for baby as well! There are a ton of board games. Hot dog sticks. Creamer is there. I brought xtra tp and papertowrls and laundry pods dishwadher tabs. Didnt need to..
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 January 2025
Thank you so much! We'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location, location!

The house was everything we expected it to be except poor accessibility to the rivers edge. Also, this is a very narrow section of the Watauga river. It’s more like a big creek. The front yard and the backyard had not been mowed, and it was noted that the backyard is purposely overgrown to accommodate wildlife. The back deck and furniture had not been blown off or cleaned off and the fire pit had an infestation of ants so we did not use those chairs. However, there is a great front porch with rocking chairs. The house was very clean, a well supplied kitchen, although the chef knives were very dull and the cookware not the best. If you cook a lot on your vacation, bring your own knives and your favorite skillet. Something was wrong with the oven. Every time we used the oven, it would burn whatever we were cooking on the bottom and would hardly cook the top. With a family of 13 with small children, we did a lot of cooking. There is a great dining room with a large table. There is no central air, however they do have wall units and window units that worked perfectly. The neighborhood is very tidy and the swimming pool is located right across the street. The tennis courts are not playable, they need a lot of work so don’t plan on playing tennis. There were lots of toys for the children and anything you would need as far as baby furniture. We had a great time together and I would recommend it to a family with children.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2024
Thank you! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay overall, and we appreciate your feedback! We are sharing this with our team so that we can look into it further. We'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR
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