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Waterfalls in your Backyard with Hot Tub and 3 miles to Skiing

Cabin near Sugar Mountain Resort in Banner Elk

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Outdoor spa tub
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 183700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Banner Elk, NC
  • Place, Watauga River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Grandfather Mountain State Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Sugar Mountain Resort
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Banner Elk

On river.Within a 15-minute walk of the cabin, you'll find Watauga River and Grandfather Mountain State Park. Grandfather Trout Farm and Grandfather Vineyard & Winery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Watauga River - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Grandfather Mountain State Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 17 min drive - 9.9 miles

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Puerto Nuevo - ‬5 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.

Waterfalls in your Backyard with Hot Tub and 3 miles to Skiing

Yes, we discount for smaller party sizes (and sometimes allow 2 night stays);

7-Bedrooms, 4-Bathrooms, MULTI-GENERATIONAL LAYOUT, sleeps 14 comfortably. House backs up to Waterfall and the Watauga River sitting on 3-acre property in a luxury community with seasonal Grandfather Mountain views.

AMENITIES:
Hot Tub & Built-in Fire Pit ... Check!
WiFi, Big Satellite TV & Fireplace ... Check!
DVDs, A/C & Gas Grill ... Check!
Two Decks, Hanging Chairs, Outdoor Dining ... Check!
Acreage + Watuaga River (walk right in) ... Check!
Dog Friendly ... Check!
Location, Location, Location ... Check!

SLEEPING BREAKDOWN:
3-Bedrooms & 2-Bath on main level: 2-King, 1-Queen
2-Bedrooms & 1-Bath downstairs: 5 twins (of which 2 are trundles)
2-Bedrooms & 1-Bath in guest house above garage, connected to main house by breezeway: 1-Full w/ Twin, 1-Queen w/ Twin + various couches throughout the house.

LOCATION (Between Boone and Banner Elk):
Only 15 minutes to Boone and less to Banner Elk! 3 miles to Sugar Mountains Skiing and an extra 15 to Beech Mountain! Located in the upscale Glens of Grandfather community. Walk to the Watauga River or hike down from your back deck!

Welcome to River Falls Lodge, a fully renovated Watauga River Mountain Lodge located in the Glens of Grandfather community in Banner Elk, North Carolina (just outside of Grandfather Mountain! Just 10 minutes to downtown Banner Elk NC and 15 minutes to downtown Boone NC (and a short drive to Blowing Rock right up the Blue Ridge Parkway). Located on the Watauga River, with waterfalls directly outside your back door, almost an arm's reach from your private hot tub, this group rental Lodge could not be a better location or have a better scripted setting for your family.

Your vacation home features a full 7 bedrooms, with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms on two levels in the main house and an additional 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom in the guest house located above your garage and connected by a short breezeway. There will be plenty of space for your family to enjoy each other's company with over 3700+ square feet of living space indoors and so much more space outdoors! Your vacation cabin features a fully equipped kitchen (technically 3 kitchen spaces!!!), two fireplaces, cable TV (upstairs and downstairs), WiFi that covers the entire property, DVD library, a second kitchen in the guest house, family-friendly firepit, 6 person HOT TUB, central heat, central air (A/C), washer and dryer and office space in the guest house. Not to mention your own private pond, a reading hammock adjacent to your own private waterfalls and Watauga River frontage (it's a hike down to the river through brush) whose sounds will tickle your ears and make lasting mountain memories and core family memories.

The outdoor space of this Pet Friendly Banner Elk Lodge is what sells this cabin - the breezeway separating the main house from the guest house, multi-level decks, enjoy the outdoor dining space, a new gas grill, plenty of outdoor seating, a family-friendly firepit, the family-size hot tub, and what was previously mentioned but deserves an additional highlight, and the gentle sounds of nature; the trickling of the Watauga River.

Falls Lodge has only a few steps into the main floor, thus is perfect for the elders in your family or group, two additional bedrooms downstairs and the two in your guest house. You have a den upstairs and the great room downstairs, thus your Carolina Cabin Rental truly allows for multi-generational late-night fun as you can be loud on one side of the house without waking certain bedrooms or the guest house! The layout plays so well, the multiple dens and TVs, the huge outdoor spaces with Grandfather Mountain views (seasonal) and river views (the river runs the whole backside of your Lodge!), all sitting on 3 acres, you have all the space in the world, your own slice of mountain paradise!

ACCESSIBILITY:
Inside: There are steps into the cabin as well as inside the cabin.
Driving: Accessibility is as good as you will find year-round as the community takes very good care of the roads, and we are located off a state-maintained road, but we will always recommend 4x4 during the peak winter months and recommend parking at the top of the driveway if major snow is coming.

For a limited time, families will be allowed to rent Waterfall Lodge for only 3 nights!

NOTE: THIS IS NOT A PARTY HOUSE. WE SIT IN A DESIRABLE, LUXURY MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY WITH A 9PM CURFEW. THIS IS THE ONLY SHORT TERM RENTAL ALLOWED IN THE COMMUNITY! PLEASE KEEP QUIET OUTSIDE AFTER 9PM OR SIMPLY TAKE THE FUN INSIDE :)

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Clean up after your dog.
Return furniture if you moved anything.
Do your dishes, pots and pans.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Must be Approved in Advance & $75 Pet Fee

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Games, books, plenty of space for kids 2B kids

Events

No events allowed
Must be Approved in Advance!

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
Note from host: Must be Approved in Advance!
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, a first aid kit, 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. Note from host: Must be Approved in Advance! For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Watch Video Waterfall Lodge Hot Tub Waterfall River
Watch Video Waterfall Hot Tub Waterfall River w/ 7 Bedrooms
Watch Video Waterfall Hot Tub Waterfall River
Watch Video Waterfall Lodge Hot Tub Waterfall River
Watch Video Waterfall Hot Tub Waterfall River w/ 7 Bedrooms
Watch Video Waterfall Lodge Hot Tub Waterfall River
Watch Video Waterfall Hot Tub Waterfall River w/ 7 Bedrooms
Watch Video Waterfall Hot Tub Waterfall River

Frequently asked questions

How close is Waterfalls in your Backyard with Hot Tub and 3 miles to Skiing to the airport?

This cabin is 59.9 mi (85-min drive) away from the Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Waterfalls in your Backyard with Hot Tub and 3 miles to Skiing have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

Does Waterfalls in your Backyard with Hot Tub and 3 miles to Skiing offer free breakfast?

This cabin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Waterfalls in your Backyard with Hot Tub and 3 miles to Skiing?

No, there is no casino at this cabin.

What time is check-in at Waterfalls in your Backyard with Hot Tub and 3 miles to Skiing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Waterfalls in your Backyard with Hot Tub and 3 miles to Skiing?

Free parking is not available at this cabin.

Does Waterfalls in your Backyard with Hot Tub and 3 miles to Skiing have a pool?

This cabin does not have a pool.

Does Waterfalls in your Backyard with Hot Tub and 3 miles to Skiing have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cabin.

How close is Waterfalls in your Backyard with Hot Tub and 3 miles to Skiing to downtown Banner Elk?

This cabin is 3.7 mi away from Banner Elk.