Riverfront, Hot tub, shared pool, minutes to slopes with large covered deck!

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Terrace/patio
Living area
A kitchen with a wooden table, chairs, a built-in bench, a hanging light fixture, and a refrigerator.
View of the home from above the Watauga River (before fence was installed)
A wooden bench with a metal railing, surrounded by a garden with pink and white hydrangea bushes.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Watauga River

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Porch or veranda
  • Outdoor pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Banner Elk, NC
  • Place, Watauga River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Greater Foscoe Mining Co.
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Banner Elk

Located in Mill Ridge, a neighbourhood in Banner Elk, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Hawksnest Tubing Park and Sugar Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Grandfather Mountain and The Blowing Rock. Tweetsie Railroad and Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Map
Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

  • Watauga River - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • The Greater Foscoe Mining Co. - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Grandfather Vineyard & Winery - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 12 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Appalachian State University - 16 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mountain Dog Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Riverfront, Hot tub, shared pool, minutes to slopes with large covered deck! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Riverfront, Hot tub, shared pool, minutes to slopes with large covered deck! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Riverfront, Hot tub, shared pool, minutes to slopes with large covered deck!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riverfront, Hot tub, shared pool, minutes to slopes with large covered deck!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront, Hot tub, shared pool, minutes to slopes with large covered deck!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverfront, Hot tub, shared pool, minutes to slopes with large covered deck! located?

Located in Mill Ridge, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Watauga River and Grandfather Vineyard & Winery. The Greater Foscoe Mining Co. is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family enjoyed the river and hot tub. The home was well stocked and clean. The hosts were easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I rented the home for a long weekend and found it to be absolutely perfect! Check-in was extremely easy and our host (Christy)was phenomenal! The home was very clean, well stocked and in a great location. We loved the outdoor spaces as well as the view and sounds of the river. We highly recommend this home to anyone looking for a tranquil and comfy retreat.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was in great shape and as advertised. We enjoyed our stay and will certainly consider renting again. The host was fantastic with communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time!! We had 4 generations together and something for everyone. The porch at the river was amazing and so relaxing. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2026
We are so glad your family enjoyed your stay and we cannot wait to have you back again. Thanks for taking the time to write a review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great experience at this property! The sleeping arrangements were comfortable. The kitchen was very well stocked with everything we needed. We especially loved the large porch and close proximity to the river. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2026
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and thanks for taking the time to leave your review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cabin!

We had a wonderful visit. Cabin is gorgeous and has everything you could need. Hosts were very responsive .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2021
Thank you! We are glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin! One of our favorites!

The cabin is exactly as described in the listing! There’s a stream behind the cabin which is very serene to listen to too! Christy was also very helpful with accommodation and check-in process!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cabin

What a fabulous cabin. Very clean and exactly like the pictures. I ja e stayed in several VRBO cabins and this one was by far the most well equipped of them all. What a relaxing stay. The hot tub and the sounds of the river were most soothing. I can't reccomend this cabin enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So cozy!

My family and I (9 of us in total) stayed here for a long weekend just before Christmas and it was wonderful. The property was clean, the bedrooms were a good size, and the hosts were super hospitable (even providing a complimentary bottle of wine!). The kids loved playing outside and exploring, and the adults loved making a fire in the fire pit and listening to the river running by - it was so relaxing! Fantastic time and would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Dec 2020
We are glad that you all had a great visit, and you enjoyed the wine! We hope you will visit again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ski Weekend with the kids

This was a wonderful property, conveniently located, and well-stocked. The amenities are thoughtfully laid and it was a very comfortable base of operations for a ski weekend with teenagers. All the communications was thoughtful and clear. Want to find an excuse to book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2021
Thanks for your review and we are glad that you all had a great ski weekend. We are here when you find your next excuse for a visit!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Boone Wedding stay

This home was perfect for our family’s stay. It’s was Very clean and very inviting. All the personal touches that this owner has thought of to make guest comfortable and welcome are apparent as soon as you walk in, to include complementary wine and glasses as a gift. Its in a great location, close to the heart of all attractions. All pictures and details of the listing are accurate. We will be returning to make more memories and intend to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2021
We are glad the wedding weekend was a success and we hope to host you all again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Mountain Vacation plus a white Christmas!

We loved our stay at Mill Ridge! We arrived Christmas night to a winter wonderland with several inches of snow! The home is beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean. We had everything we needed for our group of adults, teens and preteen. The hot tub was enjoyed every night. The location is perfect for all the activities available in the area--we visited Blowing Rock, Grandfather Mountain, went gem mining, snow tubing and snow boarding, all close by. We could not have asked for a better place to stay for our holiday get together and hope to return again in spring or summer soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Dec 2020
We are glad your family enjoyed your visit and the bonus of snow to go with it! We would love to have you all back again, the spring and summer really make the river a fun hang out for kids and adults.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Mountain Cabin Home

Wonderful experience renting this property. Owners have made the place very comfortable and relaxing. Overall an excellent setup with plenty amenities in the home to enjoy a mountain vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Location

Great spot right on the river to enjoy friends and fellowship! House had everything you needed to host and location couldn’t be better!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home!

We could not have asked for a better place to stay with the whole family. Christy was extremely responsive to all my questions. Their home is beautiful, clean, with all the necessities. The location was perfect!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Reliving childhood memories

The Holden property was amazing. Waking up and ending the day on the porch overlooking the creek was the best way to start and end the day. Location was central to all the places we wanted to visit. The cabin was clean, beds were comfy and the Holden’s thought of everything! Amazing cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding Vacation House

Of the 3 houses we've rented in this area, this was by far the best. The neighborhood is wonderfully situated, and this house has an ideal spot along the river. Both the interior layout and the exterior covered deck, firepit, and fenced lawn area are great for spending time together. As noted by others, it is modern and well-stocked. You can't go wrong renting this location, and we wished we'd booked two weeks instead of only one.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect relaxing getaway!

This place was absolutely perfect. I cannot think of anything negative at all. It was exactly as pictured and described in the listing. The sound of the River in the backyard was awesome! There are steps down into it for the kids to play. The back deck is huge… great for spending time with friends and family. We spent a lot of time out there! We can’t wait to book again for next summer. The only thing I would change is that I wish we had booked more nights!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The location was great to do activities in Banner Elk & Boone. The river behind the house was fun for the kids. The large porch was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Vacation

Our family of 10 had a wonderful week in Banner Elk while staying at the River House. This was the best "stocked" VRBO we have ever stayed in. Everything we needed to make us feel at home was there: paper towels, garbage bags, condiments in the refrigerator, indoor and outdoor games, etc. We spent most of our time on the deck, eating, looking and listening to the river, enjoying the hot-tub, playing games, etc. Grandfather Mountain, Linville Caverns, trout fishing, etc. are a short drive away. The River House is a very comfortable home in a beautiful setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place

Weekend relaxing during work travel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2021
We are glad that it worked out for you all to stay over the weekend. Thanks for your review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place

Very nice home with relaxing view of the river. You have anything that you need in the house for an amazing vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2021
We are glad you enjoyed your stay, we hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredibly gorgeous and relaxing mountain retreat!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Holden Our Own!! Comfortable beds, very well equipped kitchen, cozy couch, and the spacious deck had lots of comfy seating with spectacular views! Our younger two daughters (5 and 8) absolutely loved the bunk beds and toys in the kids room. We had so much fun from playing games to relaxing in the hot tub to making s'mores in the fire pit to walking down the steps to play in the river! I think one of our favorite things was being able to hear the calming sound of the water rushing down the river! Whether you're wanting to spend some quiet time relaxing alone or fun quality time with family or friends, I'd highly recommend this home!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2021
Thank you for your kind review, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay! You hit on all our favorites and we look forward to having you back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing getaway

The house is perfect for 2 small families or a larger one! The split level bedrooms and plenty of bathrooms is nice. The sound of the creek outback is so soothing while sitting on the amazing patio!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2021
We are happy to hear that you had a great visit with friends! Thanks for choosing our home.
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