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Relaxing 2 bedroom river side home. Home located in Banner Elk, NC

Cabin perfectly located for exploring Mill Ridge

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Terrace/patio
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Banner Elk, NC
  • Place, Watauga River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Grandfather Mountain State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Banner Elk

Mill Ridge stay.With a stay at this Mill Ridge cabin, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Watauga River and 2 miles (3 km) of Grandfather Vineyard & Winery. The Greater Foscoe Mining Co. and Grandfather Trout Farm are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Watauga River - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Greater Foscoe Mining Co. - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Grandfather Vineyard & Winery - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Grandfather Trout Farm - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Grandfather Mountain State Park - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Puerto Nuevo - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Relaxing 2 bedroom river side home. Home located in Banner Elk, NC

148 River Rd 2 Banner Elk. Located in Mill Ridge subdivision with access to tennis court,seasonal pool, fishing, and small waterfall right out the back door (depending on river water level).

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful cozy cottage on the river, with electric fireplace, baseboard heat and personal room portable heaters. Beautiful French doors in the living room to enjoy the view.

Enjoy the rushing sounds of the river while sitting on the porch with a cup of coffee in the rocking chairs or having dinner. Creek is fishable when water levels permit.

Firepit situated right on the creek.

Second bedroom, guest favorite, has wall of windows for amazing view of creek and private entrance from porch.

Things to Do:

15 minute drive to Sugar Mountain Ski Resort and Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster.
https://www.wildernessrunalpinecoaster.com/

30 minute drive to Beech Mountain Ski Resort

20 minute drive to Tweetsie Railroad
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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: Registered Service Animals Only

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: No crib or portable play pen provided.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Relaxing 2 bedroom river side home. Home located in Banner Elk, NC to the airport?

This cabin is 65.6 mi (92-min drive) away from the Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Relaxing 2 bedroom river side home. Home located in Banner Elk, NC ?

As of Feb 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Relaxing 2 bedroom river side home. Home located in Banner Elk, NC on Feb 15, 2026 start from $117.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Relaxing 2 bedroom river side home. Home located in Banner Elk, NC have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

Does Relaxing 2 bedroom river side home. Home located in Banner Elk, NC offer free breakfast?

This cabin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Relaxing 2 bedroom river side home. Home located in Banner Elk, NC ?

No, there is no casino at this cabin.

What time is check-in at Relaxing 2 bedroom river side home. Home located in Banner Elk, NC ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Relaxing 2 bedroom river side home. Home located in Banner Elk, NC ?

Free parking is not available at this cabin.

Does Relaxing 2 bedroom river side home. Home located in Banner Elk, NC have a pool?

This cabin features an outdoor pool.

Does Relaxing 2 bedroom river side home. Home located in Banner Elk, NC have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cabin.

How close is Relaxing 2 bedroom river side home. Home located in Banner Elk, NC to downtown Banner Elk?

This cabin is 5.1 mi away from Banner Elk.

Relaxing 2 bedroom river side home. Home located in Banner Elk, NC Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Caitlin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was convenient for skiing Sugar. The home doesn’t have central heating or air so it might be too cold or too hot, depending on the season. They have many blankets for the bed rooms but could use an addition of a space heater in the living area. There are not blackout curtains in the bedrooms and the blinds aren’t enough to block out the street lights so be aware if you’re light sensitive.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes this was a nice little quaint mountain cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice little get away and close to ASU
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ken A.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our overnight stay here. It was peaceful and in a beautiful setting. It is an older building, nothing fancy, but totally adequate for an overnight stay.Communication about how to get in came a little late, but once we received the instructions, everything was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Judy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location is perfect to visit Grandfather Mountain, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk. All within 30 minutes. I can imagine it is peaceful however there was construction going on for retention pond or perhaps to fix flooding damage. 8am start time. Hopefully that will completed soon. The inside of cabin was awesome, super clean, everything you'd need.....but outside was in need of maintenance. The stairs to creek were unable to be used (could have been flooding issue). The owner handles for her Mom and lives out of state, so as a landlord myself, I sent her pictures of what I felt were issues as well as suggestions to update photos so future guests aren't surprised that cabin doesn't look at pristine as pictures online. She was very greatful and appreciated the input. I would DEFINITELY rent this cabin again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jules Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a little slice of heaven in the mountains. It has everything you need to have a wonderful stay. The location is great and close to every where in the area. The neighborhood is quite and the creek behind the house is simply everything. The magic of this place can not be expressed fully. The owner was prompt with communicating with me and was helpful. I will definitely be back
The view from the porch.
The view from the porch
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Malinda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little cabin, our second stay there
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amber B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Loved being right on the river. The swing was a great place to sit and listen and be at peace. Would suggest repairing the screens on the windows and doors, as it would be a huge draw to be able to have those open when the weather is nice without fear of bugs. Overall, though, it was a fabulous retreat and I would definitely consider coming back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dzevad B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

I really don’t know how I can named the place.

Entire place should be rebuilt and clean.Bathroom unacceptable.If you look at the back yard, there is a lot of trash.No laundry, place is too tight. Only internet access is good.Living room furniture is good,
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tina B.

The location was great and easy to access. The river is lovely and we enjoyed walking down the rocky bank. In hindsight, the house is catering to skiers, because there is no air conditioning. That really should be disclosed. I would also suggest updating the bath linens, and invest in a frying pan. There were ants in the kitchen, a common problem we all have, but just wanted you to be aware. The porch and outdoor seating were extremely dirty, and not able to be used.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointing

I had to ask the property manager for the access code, which is typically provided proactively by other managers. The property was also not cleaned, as evidenced by the dirty bathroom, one of the beds not being changed, and the smelly food in the refrigerator.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sadie G.

It was a nice stay. The river in the back and the views made it amazing.

It was really nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Stay

This place was had everything we needed. We visited Blowing Rock, Boone and Grandfather Mtn and it was a short drive to all. We enjoyed a fire in the outdoor fire pit while listening to the river.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Judy

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The river and the cabin was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clinton B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice little get away

Clean, quiet host very responsive and pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malinda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It's older and it's small, but we had a great time there. Grandkids loved the river and the swing over the water. They chose that over the community pool! The mattresses were great, very important for us grandparents!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful geteaway

Such an amazing getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

Beautiful little place for the family to get away. Kids loved the creek, riding the scooters and the swing. Nice back porch with rocking chairs to just enjoy the view. Would definitely stay here again in the future! Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to make memories and just enjoy each other!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

It was exactly everything me and my kids needed. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Claudia F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute River Cabin

Cozy cabin. Great location. Loved the river views. Only cons were that the coffee maker was missing the insert where the coffee goes, so we couldn't make coffee. And the hot water doesn't last very long. Otherwise, very cute and convenient. The fire place made the entire cabin warm and was a great addition. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Mack P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant Stay for a short visit

Older home, very small kitchen, nice fireplace and having the stream behind the house was relaxing. Easy drive to Boone, and beds were comfortable. Shortfall was lack of TV stations as we wanted to watch some College Football on Saturday and NFL on Sunday. Could not log into our streaming service as the Roku required a PIN which had not been set up.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Ann L.

Liked: Cleanliness

2023 Mountain Trip

The only thing there was some old used doors at the back of the house propped up at a tree that wasn't very nice for the view of the river. That's all. Every thing was very nice and we would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location

Wonderful stay just a little farther from sugar mountain and beech mountain than I would like overall amazing stay with an amazing view of the river. House is fully furnished with everything needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023