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Exterior
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Game room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

Map
Banner Elk, NC
  • Lees-McRae College
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Beech Mountain Resort
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Sugar Mountain Resort
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

About the neighborhood

Banner Elk

In Banner Elk .Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Lees-McRae College and Tate-Evans Park. Banner House Museum and Flat Top Brewing Company are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lees-McRae College - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 10 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Land of Oz - 12 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park - 12 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Blind Elk Tap Room - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Beech Mountain Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪5506' Skybar - ‬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.

Rustic Mountain Cottage Near Downtown

Welcome to Hidden Gem

Hidden Gem is a rustic mountain cottage tucked away in a wooded property bordering the Lees-McRae College campus. It is conveniently located just a short walk from Banner Elk. Enjoy beautiful views and proximity to the town center at the same time.

Hidden Gem features an open floor plan with hardwood floors and vaulted ceilings. The great room has a wood-burning stone fireplace, cozy leather furniture, and a large HDTV with a Blu-Ray Player. The kitchen has granite countertops, custom cabinetry, and a custom dining table.

The king master suite has an ensuite bathroom, a large HDTV, and access to a screened-in porch with a dartboard and a napping swing. The other two bedrooms have HDTVs and share a bathroom. On the other end of the cottage is a game room with a slate pool table and a 55-inch HDTV. Upstairs loft area is where the XBOX is located.

The rear deck offers a covered outdoor living area with a wood-burning stone fireplace, comfortable lounging furniture, and a sunken hot tub. The rear deck leads to a landscaped, private backyard encircled by mature trees and with a fire pit. There are views of Grandfather Mountain and Elk River from the backyard.

Hidden Gem is located near downtown Banner Elk, giving access to shopping, dining, festivals, and everything else Banner Elk offers. Beech Mountain and Sugar Mountain Ski Resorts are just minutes from this property.

*Please be aware that this property borders Lees-McRae College. Construction is taking place on a neighboring property owned by the school.

*This home is dog-friendly with additional pet fees required.

MUST BE AT LEAST 25 YEARS OF AGE TO BOOK

Property manager

Carolina Cabin Rentals

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 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. 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

300561

Frequently asked questions

How close is Rustic Mountain Cottage Near Downtown to the airport?

This vacation home is 51 mi (76-min drive) away from the Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Rustic Mountain Cottage Near Downtown have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Rustic Mountain Cottage Near Downtown offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Rustic Mountain Cottage Near Downtown?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Rustic Mountain Cottage Near Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Rustic Mountain Cottage Near Downtown?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Rustic Mountain Cottage Near Downtown have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Rustic Mountain Cottage Near Downtown have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Rustic Mountain Cottage Near Downtown to downtown Banner Elk?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Banner Elk.

Rustic Mountain Cottage Near Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 118 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

great for a Lees Mcrae visit

This is a roomy house right on the Less Mcrae campus making it easy to use for drop offs, homecoming, parents weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mountain Cottage

My husband, friends, nephew and his family stayed here. The house was great and perfect location! You can easily walk to the town which was very nice. We had friends visit over the weekend and because the house is so open we were able to visit with everyone comfortably. The loft was a plus for the kids. We highly recommend and hope to stay there again sometime!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara M., Matthews, NC outside Charlotte

Very rustic

Did a good bit of kitchen cleaning upon arrival. House has good layout would go back if it was cleaner. Fav spot is back deck fireplace.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving holiday

We stayed here over the Thanksgiving holiday to visit with family. We loved the layout of the cabin. The beds were comfortable (it was a plus to have queen & king size beds). Plenty of hot water for six adults to get showers. It was so cozy! We played pool, built a fire, and enjoyed the hot tub. We would definitely stay here again. Suggestion - It would be nice if a crock pot was available to use. I had to borrow my niece's.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen C., Midlothian VA

Liked: Cleanliness

Family wedding getaway

We gathered for a family wedding outside of Banner Elk. This “Hidden Gem” was absolutely perfect for our family of three couples. The amenities including pool table, outside fireplace and hot tub added extra entertainment! The beds were all very comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed! We loved being able to walk to meals in town! I highly recommend this home!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute cabin close to town

Very nice property and if you want to go into town it is walking distance
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Miranda Y.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P., Haymarket, VA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer Evening Solitude

The house is spacious for a group of 6 adults to relax in the evening. It is clean, comfortably furnished and has a well-equipped kitchen and plenty of hot water. The only neighbors are Lees-McRae College and a house across the road. The back deck has a view of the mountains. On July evenings, we could watch fireflies and listen to the chimes of the college bell tower -- very relaxing after a busy day. We will return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

gene001 O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Banner Elk College

Nice property but would stay elsewhere next time as college, literally next door, made back porch anything but private. Some construction noise during the day and light pollution at night, compromising star gazing. Beds were very comfy and attic fan was really nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin

Enjoyed this cabin. Everything went smooth. Some confusion on the loft area that was listed when I booked but then removed and host wasn’t aware of it. Hot tub didn’t work but host responded quick and had it checked. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

Property was as listed and very clean upon arrival. Outdoor fireplace on the deck is a great addition & a very relaxing area to spend time with friends/family. Hot tub wasn’t working at the time, but the host responded to resolve issue very promptly. If we go back to the area, we would definitely stay here again. Thanks for a great getaway location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

House was perfect for what we needed. Plenty of bathrooms and beds to not feel cramped. Would definitely stay again. House was perfectly located between sugar and beech mountain. Easy to get to everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Away

Great cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway!

We had a fabulous time in Banner Elk! Hidden Gem is in a great location, and it took only minutes to get to the town. The house was clean and cozy, and we enjoyed a fire each night! The porch off of the master bedroom was incredible. We enjoyed playing darts and resting in the swing bed. The bars and restaurants were great and everyone was friendly! My friends and I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Friendly Rustic Getaway

Our family loved this house! The hot tub and outdoor areas were perfect. There is construction going on at the college that is pretty close to the house but didn’t impact us at all (only getting thru it to get to the house). Management company was easy to deal with and communication was a breeze.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Truly a Hidden Gem

We stay here every year and love it every year. The best part is having a real fire in the fireplace. Simply the best.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy mountain cabin

We enjoyed staying at the Hidden Gem. It was clean and stocked but could have used a little more attention to dusting. The indoor/ outdoor fireplace was great and we enjoyed several cozy fires. ( firewood well stocked)There are plenty of games to play.The location was very convenient to town but a bit disappointed in seeing and hearing the major construction going on next door which we weren’t expecting. Overall a really good experience and would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Alison L.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Oncology nurse getaway

If you are going bring your own toilet paper! No extra anywhere in the house! We were going to have one or two adults sleep in the loft… no way! Steps up very narrow and space only meant for 2 children. Whole house needs a good scrubbing! Bathroom mats in front of sink were disgusting. And we got a call that day on our drive up that the hot tub had a small leak but it would be ok and still be usable. No way! Maybe to a small child and not 6 oncology infusion nurses who work very hard giving chemotherapy and wanted to relax in a hot tub…..Of course we made the most of a not so great cabin and spent time away from the so called Hidden Gem…and there is plenty of firewood on the front porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C., Wilmington, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness

Rustic getaway

We felt like we we staying in a ski chalet dating back to th 30's. High beamed great room with massive stone fire place. Rustic old comfortable furniture. Bathrooms had all modern amenities and the one bed we used was very comfortable. TV's in all rooms, some with premium channels. Modern kitchen with ample utensils. Great outdoor deck with amazing hot tub and hugh fireplace looking to the mountains. Complete privacy even thou downtown Banner Elk was a three block downhill walk. Good value.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew R.

Awesome location

Overall property was very nice and the location was amazing. We walked down to downtown Banner Elk frequently. The rental itself was ok…we are major clean freaks and actually had to reach out to the management company to have a vacuum delivered since one was not at the rental. Outdoor fireplace was great. We did not use the hot tub as it was not super clean looking and the ants are pretty bad on the hot tub and deck. The pool table was great. The management company was very fast to respond. Overall our experience was a good one although we would probably choose a different rental in the area if we return.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debby G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding guest

The coffee pods provided were a nice treat. Loved the hot tub! Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Missy B., Central Florida

Liked: Cleanliness

So nice to walk to town

Loved the second fireplace under cover on the back porch. Grandkids loved the sleeping loft. One downside: a dresser in only one bedroom. When requested, Carolina Cabin Rental quickly brought hangars to help store clothing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay!

Great location, beautiful view & the hot tub was amazing!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Larry D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway!

We had a great time at Hidden Gem, the house lived up to our expectations and was in a great location to experience a variety of activities in the area. The place was well maintained and clean. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Truly a hidden gem.

We love this property. Our favorite place to come every year. Amazing location and everything you need.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022