In Boone .Stay at this Boone vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Watauga River and 2 miles (3 km) of Hound Ears Golf Club. The Greater Foscoe Mining Co. and Moses H. Cone Memorial Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Appalachian State University - 11 min drive - 6.5 miles
Getting around
Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 90 min drive
Restaurants
Central Dining Hall - 16 min drive
River Street Ale House - 14 min drive
The Pedalin' Pig-Boone - 10 min drive
Troy's 105 Diner - 14 min drive
Taqueria El Paso - 11 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.
Elk Watch at Hound Ears - Private, gated community!
Welcome to Elk Watch at Hound Ears! This warm and welcoming mountain chalet is the magical mountain getaway you've been craving!
As you enter the home you'll love the open, airy feeling in the great room. This room offers exposed-beam vaulted tongue & groove ceilings, a stone wood burning fireplace, TV, and cozy furniture arranged ideally for conversation or watching your favorite show. Behind the fireplace you'll find the kitchen & dining area. The dining table seats 6, and the chefs in your group will appreciate the well equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances and spacious counters.
Elk Watch offers 3 beautiful bedrooms for you to enjoy. On the main level is a King suite with TV and access to the deck, and the private bath has a tiled shower. There's also a Queen suite on the main level, complete with a private bath with tub/shower. Downstairs is a third bedroom with three twin beds and a trundle, and guests in this room may use the full bath with shower located down the hall. There's also a den downstairs with another woodburning fireplace, TV, and a sleeper sofa.
You're sure to love relaxing outside on the deck and enjoy the cool mountain air. The main level deck has a selection of patio furniture under the covered portion, and the open air section has the relaxing hot tub and a gas grill. In the yard you'll find a rock-lined firepit area, the perfect place to tell stories and roast marshmallows all night long.
Elk Watch is located just west of Boone in the gated community of Hound Ears, and the towns of Boone and Banner Elk are each just a scenic 15 minute drive away. All of the best shopping, dining, and attractions in the High Country are close by as well. Come make Elk Watch your home away from home!
Additional Notes: - CANCELLATION POLICY - Bookings canceled 60+ days before arrival will receive a refund of the deposit. Bookings canceled between 31-59 days before arrival will receive a refund of half of the deposit. Bookings canceled within 30 days of arrival are not entitled to a refund unless the reservation dates are rebooked to another guest. All bookings are subject to a $50 cancellation fee. - Due to neighborhood restrictions, reservations may only be booked more than 3 days, or 72 hours, prior to arrival. Guests must complete an information form for the Hound Ears neighborhood upon booking, and the reservation will be approved based on the form. - Motorcycles are strictly prohibited inside the Hound Ears community. - This home is pet friendly for one (1) mature, well-trained dog. Thank you for not requesting an exception to the number of allowed pets. - Firewood may be added by reaching out to us more than a week in advance. You receive two wrapped bundles and a firestarter for $25/night. - Rental guests cannot access any Hound Ears Club amenities or buildings, including golf, pool, tennis, or the restaurant; as per Club rules updated in late 2023. - Check-in is after 4pm and Check-out is by 10am. -This home has a paved driveway with parking capacity for 4 vehicles. There are 6 steps to enter the main level. - All BRMR homes come with a "starter set" of paper products at the house: a roll of toilet paper per bath, a couple garbage bags, a small vial of dishwashing liquid, a few tablets of dishwasher detergent, some laundry pods, a roll of paper towels, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and some makeup remover cloths. There are enough of these items for one night, or maybe two. - Towels and linens will be provided for you. - Must electronically sign an additional Rental Agreement Terms and Conditions and any Neighborhood Rules sent by Host (property manager) or entry information cannot be sent. - Must be at least 25 years old to reserve. This person is required to be the person signing the agreement and must be one of the persons staying in the property for the reserved dates. - No smoking inside the home. No trace of smoking left outside the home. - Do not leave food or trash outside as it could attract animals. All trash must be bagged and placed in the trash receptacle indicated in the Welcome Book inside the house or your digital guidebook. - No parties or gatherings above the posted occupancy allowed at any time. Keep outside noise respectable.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Elk Watch at Hound Ears - Private, gated community! to the airport?
This vacation home is 66.5 mi (90-min drive) away from the Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Elk Watch at Hound Ears - Private, gated community! have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
Does Elk Watch at Hound Ears - Private, gated community! offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Elk Watch at Hound Ears - Private, gated community!?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Elk Watch at Hound Ears - Private, gated community!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Elk Watch at Hound Ears - Private, gated community!?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Elk Watch at Hound Ears - Private, gated community! have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Elk Watch at Hound Ears - Private, gated community! have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Elk Watch at Hound Ears - Private, gated community! to downtown Boone?
This vacation home is 4.6 mi away from Boone.
Elk Watch at Hound Ears - Private, gated community! Reviews
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4/10 Poor
Stephen B.
Jun 17, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
House. of disrepair
Our stay wasn't a good one..The house was in disrepair...Skylight trim was hanging from ceiling.Fiberglass insulation was raining down on the sofa. There were so many dog pee stains on the master bedroom carpet. The carpet had so much carpet fresh on it the room was uninhabitable. Hound Ears is the premier neighborhood around Boone. Not acceptable at all! Truly will never go back to Els watch. My wife is a cancer patient and highly allergic to mold.The roof leaks and there's mold in the home. I would not rent again. Steve