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Townhome R8A- Mtn Home/View, Private Hot Tub, Gated Resort, Indoor/Outdoor Pools

Banner Elk vacation home with kitchen

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Banner Elk, NC
  • Place, Watauga River
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Sugar Mountain Resort
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Appalachian State University
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Banner Elk

In Banner Elk .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of The Greater Foscoe Mining Co. and 2 miles (3 km) of Watauga River with a stay here. Grandfather Trout Farm and Julian Price Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Watauga River - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 16 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Appalachian State University - 18 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 23 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Grandfather Mountain - 26 min drive - 14.4 miles

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Puerto Nuevo - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Grounds Coffee and Tea Co - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Townhome R8A- Mtn Home/View, Private Hot Tub, Gated Resort, Indoor/Outdoor Pools

Bed Configuration: King (Primary Bedroom, Main Floor), 2 Twins (Guest Bedroom Upstairs), 2 Twins (Guest Bedroom Upstairs), King (Guest Bedroom, Downstairs), Futon (Rec Room Downstairs) Sleeps 9

Description: Welcome to The Big Jacuzzi! Your ideal getaway awaits.

Situated in the prestigious Echota on the Ridge, a gated community spanning 97 acres at an elevation of 4200 ft,  this townhouse promises a retreat like no other. From the recently expanded balcony, marvel at the breathtaking Grandfather Mountain views. 

Beautifully furnished with all the comforts of home, this townhome features a main-level primary bedroom with a King size bed, flat-screen TV, private bath/dressing area, and a cozy sitting area for your morning coffee. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms each boast 2 twin beds, TVs, and a separate bathroom, providing privacy when needed.

The great room, anchored by a stone fireplace, sets a cozy atmosphere. Curl up with a book by the fire or enjoy entertainment on the 54” flat-screen Smart TV. Stay connected with WIFI internet, and dine in style with our seating for 6. Our fully equipped kitchen invites culinary adventures, complemented by a large propane grill on the balcony. For those preferring take-out, local restaurants are just a short distance away.

The lower level offers a relaxing sitting area with a futon and large flat-screen smart TV for movie nights. Another Primary Retreat awaits, featuring a King size bed, smart TV with access to Netflix, Amazon, and Xumo, plus a comfortable sitting area. Venture onto the lower deck to discover the highlight of our retreat – THE BIG JACUZZI, accommodating 89 comfortably. Whether it's watching the snowfall or leaves change color, this is the perfect spot to unwind with friends.

Experience relaxation and luxury at The Big Jacuzzi – your ultimate retreat in the heart of nature's beauty.

Resorts' Amenities: Amenities in these gated resorts include indoor and outdoor (seasonal May 1 - Oct. 1) swimming pools with hot tubs, two private clubhouses, fitness rooms, stocked fishing ponds, a 23-acre riverfront park, community hiking trails and catch and release fishing.

Location: This Resort is centrally located to Boone, Banner Elk, Valle Crucis and Blowing Rock in the Foscoe area. The convenient location makes it just minutes away from all the High Country’s most famous attractions such as the Blue Ridge Parkway, Tweetsie Railroad, Grandfather Mountain, Linville Falls and Caverns, and Appalachian State University.  If you are looking for winter sports there are several different options from Hawksnest Snow Tubing, Sugar Mountain Ski Resort, Beech Mountain Ski Resort, and Appalachian Ski Resort. Relax and enjoy the slow pace of the mountains and the fresh air or be adventurous and go hiking, fishing, biking, or sight-seeing. Some other things people enjoy are shopping, antiquing, skiing, golfing and miniature golfing, ziplining, go-karts, and gem mining.

TV Source: Spectrum Cable 

Please Remember: 

No Smoking 

No Pets

Parking for Two Vehicles at Property (Overflow parking located at the Ridge clubhouse)

4-Wheel Drive Recommended in Winter Months

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Property located in a resort

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Townhome R8A- Mtn Home/View, Private Hot Tub, Gated Resort, Indoor/Outdoor Pools to the airport?

This vacation home is 61.8 mi (97-min drive) away from the Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Townhome R8A- Mtn Home/View, Private Hot Tub, Gated Resort, Indoor/Outdoor Pools have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Townhome R8A- Mtn Home/View, Private Hot Tub, Gated Resort, Indoor/Outdoor Pools offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Townhome R8A- Mtn Home/View, Private Hot Tub, Gated Resort, Indoor/Outdoor Pools?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Townhome R8A- Mtn Home/View, Private Hot Tub, Gated Resort, Indoor/Outdoor Pools?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Townhome R8A- Mtn Home/View, Private Hot Tub, Gated Resort, Indoor/Outdoor Pools?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Townhome R8A- Mtn Home/View, Private Hot Tub, Gated Resort, Indoor/Outdoor Pools have a pool?

This vacation home features an indoor pool.

Does Townhome R8A- Mtn Home/View, Private Hot Tub, Gated Resort, Indoor/Outdoor Pools have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Townhome R8A- Mtn Home/View, Private Hot Tub, Gated Resort, Indoor/Outdoor Pools to downtown Banner Elk?

This vacation home is 5.3 mi away from Banner Elk.

Reviews

Townhome R8A- Mtn Home/View, Private Hot Tub, Gated Resort, Indoor/Outdoor Pools Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.0/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeremie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was clean and the resort was amazing! Will definitely be going back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property and location for the summer.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bennie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place

The location was breathtaking. The accommodations were top notch. I would come back to this relaxing place of peace.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property!!!!

When you walked in it was clean and inviting. The views and decorations made you feel at home. It had everything we needed. Only 35 minutes to Beech was perfect. The hot tub was huge and such a treat. Will stay at again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, hot tub was a winner

Great cabin in a wonderful location. We loved the huge hot tub at the house as well as the indoor pool on the property. The house itself was spacious and had plenty of room for 4 adults and 5 kids. We noticed a small amount of dog hair, and one chair and an outdoor table were broken. Other than that, the property was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul T., Star, ID USA

Liked: Cleanliness

The Leaves Started Changing

Great location. Although watching the fall leaves wasn’t the purpose of the trip, it was a nice touch. Foscoe was very friendly and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

anjanette c.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great space

I’ll start with the space and layout is great! We had multiple families and never felt on top of each other. Would have given 5 stars if it wasn’t for the lack of cleaning. The amount of ants, bugs, dust, dirty rugs, and even hair was enough to make us clean some areas before we could relax. That is not what you want on vacation. The location was fine, but beware in the summer with all the lush green trees you have no views.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Getaway in the Mountains!

We spent a long weekend at the townhouse and had a wonderful time!! The house was in a great location, and perfect for 2 families with kids! We enjoyed the hot tub all weekend and played many of the games in the living room cabinet! The house was exactly as advertised! We plan to book another visit this summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Jason E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Disappointing Experience

First and foremost, we love Echota on the Ridge. The resort and property location are amazing, and we visit there annually. Generally properties in the resort are amazing, and we pay a premium price with that expectation in mind. However, that was not the case here, which was so disappointing as we were celebrating my parents 50th wedding anniversary. It was their first experience with Echota, and unfortunately will be their last. I will not say the same, but I will not choose here again. So the review: First the good - the townhome was filled with adequate furniture and bedding for 9 people. Decorations were nice. The view is good through the window of the living area, but from the porch the views of the mountains were definitely obstructed by trees due to the location of the property a bit down the mountain. There are many many other townhomes with SPECTACULAR views of the valley. With the leaf color change in near peak season, it was a bit of a letdown to pull up to this place after passing all of the others on the peak of the mountain. The "big Jacuzzi" is that for sure - big and nice for up to 6 adults to utilize with room to spare. Now the bad - the home is in dire need of an update for ALL appliances. The washer and dryer barely work, the refrigerator is adequate but has broken pieces including the water/ice dispenser. The oven and microwave need updating as heating elements were sub-par for dinner for 9. Most of all the dishwasher must be replaced as multiple portions are broken and do NOT clean dishes, which was apparent by the "clean" ones in the cabinet when we arrived. The hot water heater could not adequately supply enough hot water for the 4 bathrooms, and multiple evenings guests took cold showers. The propane tank for the gas grill was bone dry, and we had to wait nearly 36 hours to get a replacement from the management company. We left fruit and bread on the counter the first night, and realized that was a mistake as ants came in from behind the sink. All of the bed linens should be updated, and the extra pillows need pillowcases. In general, the home is dated and in need of an update to equate the value with the premium price paid. I don't place review solely on the owner. Whomever has been cleaning and maintaining the property bears responsibility as well. These issues should have been obvious to cleaners, maintenance workers and property managers. They should be shared with the owner for action.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Weekend

We had a wonderful stay at this property. There was plenty of room for our party, beautiful decor, and a lovely community. We truly enjoyed all the views and our time together. I would recommend this VRBO.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!

Property was clean and provided enough space for multiple families and ages. Kitchen was well stocked for a rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Johanna B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Time

We had a great time, town home was everything and more. Easy access to amenities and local attractions. We definitely will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth L., Charlotte, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

The property was extraordinarily clean and well furnished. had a few minor issues with slow running sinks, and low water pressure, but not serious enough for me to change our rating. While Echota was a pretty development, it's location is a good distance from area amenities/attractions and this October weekend the Blowing Rock/Boone/Banner Elk area was packed with tourists. We spent far too much time in the car driving to restaurants, attractions etc. Next time I visit the area I will chose a rental more centrally located.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great views and clean and well furnished town-home...

Beautiful town-home with great views. Clean and well furnished. My only concern is that they advertised no pets but the owners definitely brings their dog/dogs (with dog door, leash at front door, etc). My 6 year old has very strong dog allergies and I would not have booked this unit if I had known. In our case, my son did not have any issues and the unit was very clean. It might have been an issue if the owners had stayed there right before us, but for this trip it was not an issue and the unit was beautiful and we really enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

We loves our stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aimee A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful condo!

We had a great time here. Plenty of space, very comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen with all you need and more, and a great game closet for the kids! Felt like a luxury to stay here with all the comforts of home. We really enjoyed the hot tub and the deck too! Thank you for taking such great care of it!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Adriana G.

Excellent choice for 2 families

We had an amazing time at this house. It felt like home. Everything on the house was top quality. Pottery barn everything even the dinner set pieces and mugs. Everything worked pretty well. The only minor issue we had was with the water heater, the showers only had warm/ hot water for 3 people and we were 10 so we kind of had to leave with that.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018