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Relaxing retreat on Otter Falls with views of Grandfather Mountain.

Banner Elk vacation home with kitchen

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Golf
Smart TV, fireplace, books, printers

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Seven Devils, NC
  • Place, Watauga River
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Grandfather Trout Farm
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Grandfather Mountain State Park
    ‪8 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Banner Elk

On waterfront.You'll find Grandfather Trout Farm and Grandfather Mountain State Park within a 15-minute walk of this Banner Elk vacation home. Watauga River and Grandfather Vineyard & Winery are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Watauga River - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grandfather Trout Farm - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grandfather Mountain State Park - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grandfather Vineyard & Winery - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 9 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Puerto Nuevo - ‬8 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.

Relaxing retreat on Otter Falls with views of Grandfather Mountain.

Enjoy this relaxing retreat that sits on the rushing stream of Valley Creek that comes from highly-rated Otter Falls. The sound of the water can be heard throughout the house and will lull you into a peaceful sleep every night. Stunning views of Grandfather Mountain from the kitchen window. Soak in the luxurious private hot tub nestled amongst the trees and overlooking the water. Three bedrooms (1 king, 1 full, 2 twins) and two full bathrooms. Gas fireplace. Laundry. Covered back porch. Wifi, 2 flat-screen TV's and DVD player. The area has quiet time of 10p-8a and hot tub use is restricted during that time. Located in Seven Devils - Banner Elk, just 10 minutes to Sugar Mountain Ski Resort, 15 minutes to Boone & ASU, 20 minutes to Tweetsie Railroad, 55 minutes to Bristol Motor Speedway.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • 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
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Rules

No guarantee or refunds for: appliances, hot tub, TV, DVD or cable failure, insects, inclement weather, lost or stolen items.
No smoking, pets, fireworks, pay-per-view movies, parking on street.
No events or parties. No loud noise. Quiet time from 10p-8a and closely monitored by residents in the community.

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 and a deadbolt lock
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Relaxing retreat on Otter Falls with views of Grandfather Mountain. to the airport?

This vacation home is 59 mi (90-min drive) away from the Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Relaxing retreat on Otter Falls with views of Grandfather Mountain. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Relaxing retreat on Otter Falls with views of Grandfather Mountain. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Relaxing retreat on Otter Falls with views of Grandfather Mountain.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Relaxing retreat on Otter Falls with views of Grandfather Mountain.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Relaxing retreat on Otter Falls with views of Grandfather Mountain.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Relaxing retreat on Otter Falls with views of Grandfather Mountain. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Relaxing retreat on Otter Falls with views of Grandfather Mountain. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Relaxing retreat on Otter Falls with views of Grandfather Mountain. to downtown Banner Elk?

This vacation home is 1.4 mi away from Seven Devils.

Relaxing retreat on Otter Falls with views of Grandfather Mountain. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 95 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cabin with lovely porch and hot tub that have a great view of Grandfather Mountain plus most relaxing sound of the river running. The location is very convenient. Our family enjoyed it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Larry L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property and responsive host. Listening to the stream in the hot tub makes this a great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Angie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
I have stayed at this house now, two times. I specifically like to stay there because of the location in seven Devils, the community park area, and the beautiful creek behind the house. The house has always been clean and neat. I do feel like it could do with a little updating.And it would be nice to have a few more things xtras in the kitchen and bathrooms. my main complaint is that both times I have stayed there. The gas fireplace does not work. In my mind that’s a big piece of being cozy in the evenings drinking a glass of wine with the fire in the fireplace going. If I were to stay there again, I would need to be assured that the fireplace has been updated or changed to a wood fireplace. Also, I feel it would be nice to have firewood available for the small fire pit that is outside.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was more peaceful than I could’ve imagined and the scenery and the creek with multiple small waterfalls was gorgeous!! Beautiful home with a perfect layout for our small group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Bevin N.

Liked: Cleanliness

issues that were frustrating

It was a good stay and nice place overall. But there were some issues that were definitely disappointing with the amount of money that we spent on this rental. The thermostat is out of date and did not work properly, the smoke alarm batteries were bad so that was chirping, the fireplace did not seem to work, and the hot tub was somewhat run down. Additionally, while I was cleaning up from us leaving, I found a prior guest’s underwear underneath one of the kids beds, which made me feel that the cleaning people are not the most thorough.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danae M., Charlotte, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for Hawksnest plans

This was a fantastic property for our family of five, having snowtubing plans at Hawksnest. We enjoyed having access to the creek behind the house, several family-friendly board games in the living room, the use of kitchen appliances and tools, a washer and dryer, and the very comfortable beds. It was just the right space for us to enjoy with close access to great restaurants in Banner Elk. We are looking forward to hopefully staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome stay!

We enjoyed our stay so much!! Loved the location it was close to everything! We really loved the stream in the back and the hot tub was a huge plus after being at the ski resorts all day! The only advise to the owner I would give is the house needs more towels for guest with the hot tub we had to keep washing towels and eventually bought a few so we can have enough but honestly that was very minor for our amazing trip!! We will definitely be back
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin W., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Liked: Cleanliness

New Year’s visit

We were very impressed with how clean and prepared the home was. The kitchen was well equipped, the beds were comfortable, plenty of space for our family of 6. The hot tub was clean and the creek in the back was beautiful. The home is in a neighborhood, but it maintains its privacy. The home is ideally located with easy travel into Banner Elk, Grandfather Mountain, and anything else you’d want to do in the area. Can’t wait to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

LIZ P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Seven devils stay

Property was nice . We were a little disappointed that the pictures show otter falls and they are not there. Only a stream in the back. The fireplace was not working. The owner was very responsive and will Have it taken care of I’m sure. Overall a good visit .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grete Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

NC mountain trip

Fabulous experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Mountain Getaway

We loved everything about this house. The creek is amazing and the kids had a blast playing it in. The rocking chairs on the porch were perfect! We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent property!

Location is excellent and the mountain stream behind the house is so peaceful! We have stayed here twice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great house located in the middle of everything. Kids loved the creek.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

liz s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Minutes to everything!

The house is wonderful. Open the door to the back porch and sounds of the creek & waterfalls fill the air. We were just about equal distances from Boone & Banner Elk with an easy drive in either direction. Host communication was great! Definitely plan returning to this oasis.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aubry W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home base for exploring the mountains

Really nice rental home. Beautiful creek in the back. Clean and nicely furnished.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gem in the woods

Beautiful location. Enjoyed zip line and shopping
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angelique J., Mills River, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing family vacation

Very clean and neat. Love the back porch and the sounds of the rushing water was amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Creek side neighborhood

Great fun. Wish we had longer to stay! Very organized and loved the labeling of the switches! Only compliant is master bath shower head on left doesn’t ever get hot. We just used the other side.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Getaway

My husband, two teenagers, and I really enjoyed this beautiful, clean, perfectly located home just a few minutes from Hawksnest, where we went snow tubing. The setting is gorgeous with mountain views and a creek running through the backyard. Hot tub was wonderful! Wish we could have stayed longer...
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison S., Belton, SC

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas by the Creek

The sound of the water running in the creek on the back side of the house was beautiful to see and hear. We enjoyed our stay here. However, if you book during the cold months, I would recommend having chains or a four wheel drive vehicle, or you may get stuck in the cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredibly peaceful and relaxing!

We were VERY pleased with everything about this place inside and out! Met and exceeded our expectations 100%! Can't wait to book again this spring/summer for sure! Loved the property and it's peaceful relaxing surroundings!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristy N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tree shopping

Short weekend get away to go tree shopping. Great location and property. Kid friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A., AUSTIN

Liked: Cleanliness

Nature Getaway...with all the amenities

Located off of the Blue Ridge parkway, we saw the leaves in all their glory on the parkway from Asheville to the house. Incredibly scenic drive. Puling into the area, it seems like a nice suburban neighborhood. When you open the door and step out to the porch, you instantly relax. The trees, the river, the huge rocks - and it all melts away. Additionally, this is close to so much! In Banner Elk, there is a really cool roller coaster - Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster. Not scary - just pure fun for even little kids. Great coffee shop there too. Nice restaurants in Banner Elk as well. Stonewalls was a nice escape from the kids for dinner. Otter Falls is in the neighborhood. We started there and hiked all the way down the river to our cabin. With a 12year old and 6 year old. It was so cool to climb the rocks. Ziplining in the neighborhood at Hawksnest is also super fun. We will return in the winter to do the snow tubing. For a few slower days, we could sit outside and watch the river while the kids climbed the rocks and explored the river. They have several seating areas to change your perspective. On the porch, down some steps, or walk about 20 steps to sit on the river banks. The river is the highlight and you are literally right on it. Regardless of the season, this is a beautiful destination. Bonus: Tempurpedic bed in the main bedroom. Other beds are ok. Plenty of games to play with the kids at night. Would be nice to have a tea kettle there.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Location I’ve ever stayed at in this area!

Best Location I’ve ever stayed at in this area! I really love seven Devils. But sometimes the roads and driveways can be a little frightening when you’re not used to mountain driving. This house is shortly after you enter into seven Devils and actually has a nice driveway and a garage! But what can’t be beat is otters falls running right behind the property. it was amazing every morning to sit outside and listen to the falls and drink coffee. The hot tub was an upgraded version and a really nice! The house was a lovely house. It is also so well located. I love that seven Devils is basically between Banner Elk and Valle Crucis and you can get anywhere quickly and easily. Especially grandfather Vineyard! The owners were very responsive to all of our questions and requests. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fragrance free!

Thank you for providing a scent-free environment! They are hard to find. No migraines = great weekend! The water views and sounds were amazing. We will return😊
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022