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Large Cabin in Great Location

Riverside cabin with kitchen and patio

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Welcome to Mountainside Lodge!
Mountain and Wooded Views from the Deck
Pool Table in Game Lounge
Sunroom with Gas Fireplace
Porch Swing and Swinging Chairs on the Covered Deck

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 20366.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Banner Elk, NC
  • Place, Hound Ears Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Kidd Brewer Stadium
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Appalachian State University
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Common Space

+2
2 Single Beds and 4 Double Beds

King Room 3

1 King Bed

King Room 4

1 King Bed

Master King Room

1 King Bed

Queen Room 2

1 Queen Bed

Queen Room 5

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Half Bathroom

Toilet

King Room 4 Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Queen Room 2 Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Queen Room 3 Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Queen Room 5 Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Large Cabin in Great Location

Welcome to Mountainside Lodge!

Mountainside Lodge is a spacious log cabin vacation home in Valle Crucis, NC. Nestled in the woods, this spacious cabin with seven (7) sleeping areas and five and a half (5.5) bathrooms is a perfect mountain retreat (Can sleep up to 22 adults and kids).

Designed with warm wood details, a cozy gas fireplace, and ample seating surrounding a large HDTV, the living room serves as a welcoming hub for this home. On the other side of the gas fireplace, a bright sunroom offers additional seating.

The kitchen features three ovens, stainless steel appliances, and a spacious island offering room to gather, making it perfect for hosting large groups. There is seating for 22 at multiple tables inside, with additional dining outside on the covered porch. In addition, the wrap-around porch boasts 2 swings and seating to take in the surrounding mountain views.

The Game Room and Garage offer a variety of activities designed to entertain both children and adults. Bring your pup! Two (2) dogs are welcome with an additional pet fee. And, yes, there is a fenced spot for your dog to “go” that is accessible from the house.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
Main Level
“Master” – King bed, bathroom, walk-in shower, and TV
“Ray's Room” – Queen bed, bathroom, soaking tub, walk-in shower, and TV

Upper Level
“Fish Room” – Queen bed, bathroom, combo tub/shower, and TV
“White Room” – King bed, bathroom with combo tub/shower, and TV
“Far Right Room” – King bed, bathroom with jetted tub, separate shower, and TV
Full-over-Full Bunk Room – 2 bunks, TV, and shared bathroom, sleeps 8 kids
Twin-over-Twin Bunk Room – shared bathroom, sleeps 2
Game Room has 2 Sleeper Chairs for kids

OTHER STUFF
Two (2) washer/dryer sets for large groups.
Parking for 5 vehicles.
Access to this home is up one step.
The short driveway up to this home is steep, very steep - **4WD or All Wheel drive AWD is necessary in the winter months**.

This home is just two minutes from the historic Mast General Store and the Valle Crucis Community Park, which features multiple playgrounds, basketball courts, soccer fields, walking trails, disc golf, and access to the Watauga River for fishing, swimming, and floating. Other nearby attractions include:
Downtown Boone and Appalachian State University (6 miles)
Grandfather Vineyard and Winery (6 miles)
Blue Ridge Parkway (8 miles)
Tweetsie Railroad Amusement Park (10 miles)
Great Restaurants in Boone, Banner Elk, and Blowing Rock

Book your stay at Mountainside Lodge today!

Must be at least 25 years of age to book.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Banner Elk

Located in Banner Elk, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Sugar Mountain Resort and Appalachian Ski Mtn. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Tweetsie Railroad and Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

  • Foggy Mountain Gem Mine - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Hound Ears Golf Club - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Kidd Brewer Stadium - 11 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Appalachian State University - 12 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park - 17 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Appalachia Cookie Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rivers Street Ale House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Pedalin' Pig - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large Cabin in Great Location pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large Cabin in Great Location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Cabin in Great Location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large Cabin in Great Location located?

This family-friendly Banner Elk cabin is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Watauga River and Alta Vista Gallery and B & B. Foggy Mountain Gem Mine is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the perfect cabin for a large group. Plenty of space and all the amenities needed for an enjoyable stay. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin in a beautiful setting! Spacious. Has everything you need for vacation. We used the fire pit every night! The dining room table fit all 10 of us. Loved the front porch as well with two porch swings, single swing, and other seating. It was perfect for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

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

Labor Day Annual Family weekend

We visit this area every Labor Day weekend with our 3 adult daughters and their families and my mom. We have stayed in many different areas in the Boone and surrounding areas. This house , by far, far exceeded our expectations. We were so pleased with the layout of the house, how well it was stocked and the cleanliness of the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

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

Empty Nesters Celebration!

We traveled to the area with 4 others couples. We had looked for a place with at least five bedrooms and baths to comfortably accommodate us. We were pleasantly surprised by this beautiful, spacious house. We each had lovely bedrooms and baths and plenty of room to spread out. There was also a large kitchen and dining table where we could all gather for meals. As is noted in the information, the driveway is no joke. It is made of gravel and very steep so plan accordingly. All of our vehicles made it, but thankfully we had no weather to contend with. We would definitely rent this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Family graduation weekens

This is the perfect house for a family get together!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

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

Wonderful Stay

Beautiful home in a private location. Perfect house for a group with plenty of bathrooms and space. Convenient to Boone!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

april j.

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

Amazing place

We came here to celebrate my brother in laws 60th bday. We had an amazing time. The place is immaculate with great accommodations. We would book this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

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

Loads of fun

Everything was good. Driveway needs a little work. Wouldnt bring a car up it.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

sally a.

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

Family vacation

Plenty of room for our family of 16. Nice Mountain View from the porch. Nice game room for children. Very steep driveway, but manageable for all wheel drive. Would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

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

Great mountain cabin

Big and beautiful mountain cabin. The only downside is the driveway is STEEP. We made it alright but if you were coming in inclement weather it'd be a doozy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jeanine W.

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

Beautiful home

The house itself was magnificent. We had 20 of us and it never felt crowded. The beds were comfortable with lovely views from the rooms and the kitchen area was great for making large meals and converging as a group. I will say, that the driveway was treacherous. Not all our vehicles had 4/all wheel drive so getting up and down on a prayer is what we did. The youngsters of our group loved the fire pit and the game room and were content to be together. Other than the driveway and the lack of enough garbage pails outside (3 cans for 20 people for 7 days) the stay was perfect. The maintenance company did come midweek to empty the pails after a phone call but I was told I would be charged for a mid week pickup. After a short discussion, I was informed that the fee will be waved and I would not be charged. I would definitely stay in the house again as a large group but would do more research of the area to find more things to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kadin J.

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

Overall Good Value

The house is beautiful. Location is excellent. The driveway is a nightmare. The jacuzzi tub on the second floor leaked through the first floor ceiling into the living room where we had to place a cooler to catch the water. (The water level was at a very reasonable level, its a plumbing issue with the jets) There are also water stains on the ceiling in multiple areas from past leaks. The kitchen had all the necessary appliances. However, cookware and utensils were all substandard or missing all together. The weekend was serviceable and enjoyable but several issues made it less than perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Larry L.

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

Mt Getaway

Other than trouble getting up to the cabin by the driveway, we had a great time. No issues at all. Kids loved the game room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Ike R., Newport, NC

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

Family get together

Overall experience was great. Pros-House has plenty of room, plenty of amenities. Views from the front porch are awesome. Each bedroom having its own full bathroom is great Cons- driveway. Driveway is steep and 4wd is def recommended regardless of weather however we felt if the driveway was kept up better the stay would have been perfect. Driveway was rutted and certainly needs attention
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G., Mount Airy

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

Labor Day Family Retreat

My family and I visit this area every year for Labor Day. This is our 2nd year in a row staying at this location and it is the perfect house for as many as we have in our group. I have 3 grown daughters , their spouses, 5 grandchildren and my mom. The house has everything we need for a great get together.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaye W.

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

Family vacation

The house was beautiful. We had plenty to do in the area. We did have difficulty going up the drive way. Overall experience was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debi I.

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

Great home!

Loved this location and home. Lots of rooms to accommodate all our age groups and everyone loved the game room. Just not enough time to enjoy all the porch hammocks and swings. Tough driveway but 3 of our 4 cars made it up. Easy check in and check out. Will definitely come back to this home again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adia G.

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

Relaxing bonding experience

We had a great stay at the cabin! We particularly loved sitting out on the porch in the mornings and for sunset! We never wanted to leave!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan D.

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

Gorgeous for group retreat!

Cabin is spacious and clean. Loved the hot tub and gas fireplace for gathering. Firewood at for fire pit was a little wet, so recommend bringing your own. Kitchen is large and well supplied (pots, pans, dishes, utensils). Would recommend checking in before going to grocery store as some supplies are left behind for next guests (salt, pepper, trash bags, dish soap, coffee filters, etc..). Warning: very STEEP driveway. Highly recommend 4-wheel/AWD drive even on a clear day!!! Would stay here again with large group and/or multiple families.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Awesome

Great House!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Great stay for the whole family!

We had a great time. The property was centrally located, comfortable, spacious, and had something for everyone. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B., Spring Hope, NC

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

Great floor plan for large family

The openness of the floor plan fit our family great. Really the only thing that I could point out is the dishwasher door is heavy and is not spring loaded so it falls all the way open easily. The weight of that could hurt a child if the child inadvertently pulls on it. Game room was great. Fire pit was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

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

Fantastic Family Retreat

There is no way to accurately describe this home as it is so beautiful and well appointed that it will leave you speechless! Plenty of room for your family. It is the perfect mountain getaway. You don't have to go anywhere, but Boone is a 10-15 minute ride and Mast General Store is 1.5 mile away! Definitely want to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Taylor R.

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

Lovely Home

We enjoyed our stay so much! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Fall 2021 Peak week!

This house is in a great location with great views of the colorful mountains from the relaxing front porch. The space was ideal for our large family and we had all the conveniences that we would need to just enjoy some time together . Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to visit your home in the Valle Crucis community.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

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