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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Beech Mountain, NC
  • Place, Beech Mountain Resort
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Land of Oz
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Lees-McRae College
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Serene gem with year-round mountain views, game room & theater

Beech Escape

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Welcome to Beech Escape, a luxurious lodge-style retreat nestled in the breathtaking mountains of North Carolina. Designed for comfort, relaxation, and adventure, this spacious mountain home offers the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern convenience. Wake up to sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains right from your bedroom windows, then step outside to immerse yourself in nature. One of the home’s standout features is the expansive outdoor deck, where you’ll find an outdoor fireplace and stunning panoramic mountain views—the perfect spot to sip coffee at sunrise or enjoy a cozy evening under the stars.

Inside, the home is thoughtfully designed with families and groups in mind. You'll find cozy yet spacious bedrooms with touches of the great outdoors, an expansive game room complete with a pool table and classic video game setup, and a private home theater for the ultimate movie night experience. Kids will love 'The Cub’s Den'—a playful, kid-friendly room with two sets of bunk beds, a foosball table, and plenty of space to create lasting memories. For families with younger children, we’ve included baby gates and age-appropriate toys to make your stay as stress-free as possible.

The fully equipped kitchen is a dream for any home chef, featuring a large eat-up island and bar—ideal for meal prep, entertaining, or simply sharing stories over breakfast. Whether you plan to dine in or explore nearby restaurants, this kitchen has everything you need. High-speed WiFi is available throughout the home, so you can stay connected or unplug and relax as you wish.

Located just down the road from Little Pond Trail, you’ll have easy access to a beautiful nearby waterfall and forest paths, perfect for a peaceful nature walk. The home is also just minutes from the heart of Beech Mountain, where you can enjoy seasonal skiing and snowboarding, biking and hiking trails, charming local shops, vibrant fall foliage, and wildlife spotting—including the friendly deer that frequent the area.

Whether you’re here to explore the great outdoors or simply soak in the peace and beauty of the mountains, Beech Escape offers everything you need for an unforgettable stay. Book your escape today and experience the very best of North Carolina’s most cherished mountain destination.


THINGS TO KNOW
Streaming services are available with guests' own account(s).
This home is snowbird-friendly from March 1st to July 1st.
This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!


Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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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

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Important information

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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
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Banner Elk

Located in Banner Elk, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Banner House Museum and Alta Vista Gallery and B & B are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Land of Oz and Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts. Travelling with kids? Consider Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade, or check out an event or a game at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Beech Mountain, NC

What's nearby

  • Beech Mountain Resort - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Land of Oz - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Buckeye Recreational Center - 9 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Lees-McRae College - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Banner Elk Winery - 11 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beech Mountain Resort Cafeteria - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Beech Mountain Brewing Co. Taproom and Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪First Chair Coffe Shop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪5506' Skybar - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serene gem with year-round mountain views, game room & theater pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Serene gem with year-round mountain views, game room & theater?

As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Serene gem with year-round mountain views, game room & theater on 10 May 2026 start from AU$807, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Serene gem with year-round mountain views, game room & theater?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Serene gem with year-round mountain views, game room & theater?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene gem with year-round mountain views, game room & theater?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Serene gem with year-round mountain views, game room & theater located?

This family-friendly Banner Elk holiday home is located in the mountains, 3.1 mi (5 km) from Beech Mountain Resort, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Land of Oz and Buckeye Recreational Center. The Greene and Tate-Evans Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 40 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

7.8/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G.

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

Great stay

Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great! The deck was picture perfect. The house was clean and well stocked. Game room was perfect for kids. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

Best choice for a good time!

Awesome property to host a get together! Close and convenient to Beech Mountain and remote enough for a get away
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Anita B.

Great house

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey L.

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

Perfect Family Getaway

This was the perfect spot for our two familes - our kids are ages 8-12 and the downstairs area provided hours or entertainment while the adults were able to talk and hang out upstairs. The covered porch was a favorite of everyone. We hope to return in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

Perfect weekend getaway

Beautiful location, beautiful home and beautiful views
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Joseph Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
VRBO listed a home that featured a hot tub along with a lot of other amenities. Although there were many other desirable homes to choose from, my family decided on this one mainly due to the hot tub. When we arrived, one of the first things we noticed was that the hot tub was dry and not even plugged in. Contacted property management, VACASA, and was told that the property did not have a hot tub! Eventually was told that I would be refunded for the hot tub charge (a daily fee) and would be refunded one night’s stay. Still waiting for the refunds!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lynn L.

Beech Vacation

Hiking and large enough to accommodate my family
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jen M.

Porch is Heaven

The porch is absolutely a tiny little slice of heaven! I spent as much time as possible just enjoying the porch. It a perfect spot for just sitting and finding relaxation. All of the bedsrooms are spacious and cozy! The kitchen was fully stocked - even a crockpot. The drive there is an adventure but we loved everything about this house.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Barbara

Every bedroom has its own bathroom. Very convenient for individual privacy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Snow!

Great place. Clean, easy to find, and close to the slopes. Thanks for a great experience. Will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Relax & Enjoy

This house was absolutely amazing! It’s tucked back into the mountains so you feel as if you are the only ones out there. The house has everything you need and I loved the thoughtful touches like the labeling of the light switches. The real magic of this home is the outside porch. Coffee by the fire place in the morning, games and dinner with the family in the evening, the porch is where it’s at. You feel like you are floating in the mountains. We loved this home.
Verified

8/10 Good

Lacey W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Didn't come with enough dishwasher detergent or trash bags, bathrooms didnt come with soap, cleaners didnt sweep under furniture. Kitchen did come with everything to cook so that was nice! Hot tub was nice heavily chlorinated though. Wifi was patchy but you were way up there so thats to be expected. Drive was killer turns and took forever it felt like, definitely no going back down once you get up.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your detailed feedback with us. We truly appreciate your kind words about the well-equipped kitchen and are glad it met your needs. We're sorry to hear about the issues you experienced with the dishwasher detergent, trash bags, and soap supplies, as well as the cleaning concerns regarding sweeping under furniture. Your comments are important, and we will be sure to share them with our housekeeping team to help improve our service. Regarding the hot tub, we understand that the strong chlorine smell was uncomfortable, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We will pass this along to our local team to ensure the water chemistry is balanced for future guests. We also want to acknowledge the challenges you faced with the patchy WiFi and the drive to the property. While the WiFi can sometimes be affected by location, we will note your experience to better inform future guests. We look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful getaway in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Karissa C.

Quick getaway

The house was perfect for our crew. Couldn’t ask for a better location and view!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Josh N.

Awesome stay!

Had an original rental cancel the night before (homeowner removed house from Vacasa) and this one was a substitute they offered. What a surprise, because this house was awesome! The back porch is definitely a highlight with an awesome view.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Claudette O.

Nice home but!

Very nice but all good!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brandon R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Title

Not impressed, none of the bedroom or bathroom doors would shut or lock. Not enough bathroom towels or kitchen towels. Was only given 1 trash bag and 1 roll of paper
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar 2025
Brandon, thank you for your review, we sincerely apologize for the issues you experienced during your time with us. We will follow up with the appropriate parties regarding your experience to discuss preventative measures and ensure the continued enjoyment of our future guests. We hope to have the opportunity to better impress you in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandy L.

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

Oz weekend

Amazing property, it had everything we needed, kitchen was completely stocked with every kind of pots and pans and utensils. Bathrooms had plenty of towels and beds were very clean. All rooms were decorated beautifully and we li we all the extra blankets for us to use when we were on the deck watching tv. The downstairs was a favorite hang out . . We will stay here again and I would have to say it was the best place we have rented. We had 3 couples and a 2 year old, a1 year old and a 7 month staying there and we had plenty of room. We did not use the 4th bedroom because of the bunk beds and the grandkids being so young.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Brock R.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Misleading stay

Overall my friends and I had a good time but some things we were not satisfied with. The following were issues we had: broken hot tub, broken locks on doors, falsely advertised gym, missing bed sheets, only a $50 refund for a broken hot tub, tv remotes missing , beds not being made, and a very poor cleaning job.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Thank you for your review, we sincerely apologize that the issues you encountered were not available for your use during your stay. It is always our goal for guests to be able to use all amenities our homes have to offer, and we aim to also provide our guests with seamless communication regarding their vacation homes. We are very sorry for dropping the ball for your stay and will be sure to follow up with the appropriate parties to ensure that our communication is streamlined and thorough to meet our high service standards.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Best Cabin to Date!

This was an A-mazing cabin! All of the little touches were perfect. It had everything you need. The back deck/tV/fireplace with deck throws was our favorite! The kids (and adults) had a blast down stairs on the pool table, movie room (yes bean bags are comfy for adults too!) and loved Mario cart on the Wii (batteries in remotes need replaced). Some might say this is silly, but a perk to this place is the way it’s set up! Bears are definitely in the area as we had paw prints on car doors one day, but I loved how the decks are up separate and blocked off and you can actually RELAX on the deck or in the hot tub without having to be anxious what is around the corner! (I’ve stayed in places like that before and it’s hard to relax with every fluttering leaf). This place was great and we would love to come back!!!!! Thanks so much for sharing your Gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ann D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Serene/peaceful and remote

Gorgeous house tucked away in a very remote location w amazing views. Plenty of room for our family… main reason I rented house was for the back porch- but sadly nothing worked- fireplace wouldn’t light and propane for heater empty. Upstairs air didn’t work, several remotes and clocks had no batteries or they were dead, microwave did not heat, screens were missing in windows (later found hidden behind dresser). It indicates pet friendly but for little dogs yard was a struggle; so be aware- it’s also a distance from Boone (not being familiar with mountain driving- 12 miles to me is close- however it’s a 45-50 min drive). If house was inspected prior to rental; would’ve been an amazing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback. We sincerely apologize for the maintenance issues you had. Please know that this is not the typical standard our guests can expect, and when issues occur, we make every effort to resolve them quickly and efficiently. Our local operations manager is aware of all your concerns, and we will follow up to ensure that all your concerns will be resolved. We hope to have the opportunity to better serve you in the future.
Verified

8/10 Good

Douglas W.

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

Beech Escape - July 21-24, 2025

Overall, this is an very good property, with two main provisos. The first obvious thing that any renter of this property will notice is the approx. 2 mile trip over winding gravel roads with a few switchbacks from the main road to the house. This adds 20 min. or so to or from the house, which has to be computed into any trip to dinner or activities, and it requires full attention to stay on the road (extreme hillsides in many areas). That situation is not disclosed in the listing. The agency attempted to share an alternate route that could not be followed. Second, the shower in the main floor master suite is tiny, maybe 3-feet square, nowhere near enough room to shower unless you are a contortionist. There is a neighboring hot tub that takes up too much space that should have been allocated to a much more comfortable shower. On the plus side, the back porch and lookout over the forest are fantastic, you will use this space a lot. Bedding was very ample and comfortable. Recliners in the main floor sectional do not operate well and appear to be malfunctioning. Kitchen is well fitted.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your detailed feedback about your stay. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful back porch and the comfortable bedding, as well as the well-equipped kitchen. We appreciate you bringing the road conditions and the shower size to our attention. We understand how the winding gravel roads and the longer travel time could impact your plans, and we are sorry this wasn’t clearly disclosed in the listing. We will make sure to pass this feedback along to our local team to see how we can improve the information provided to future guests. Regarding the alternate route, we apologize for any confusion or inconvenience it may have caused. Thank you also for letting us know about the shower size and the recliners in the main floor sectional. We thank you for your feedback, as it helps us improve our guests' experiences. We hope to have the opportunity to better serve you in the future.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Paul T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nightmare

The cabin was very nice and clean but the WiFi did not work so couldn’t access any of the TVs. The hot tub was freezing. We called the support number. They had no one who could come out to help us with either issue. By morning we still hadn’t hear from anyone so decided to check out and move to a hotel. We rented this place because of the amenities listed. We feel we should be given a refund for the remaining two nights. We have rented several times from VRBO without any issues. This is the first time our rental was handled by Vacasa. Whole thing was a nightmare. We won’t be renting again. It was expensive and certainly didn’t live up to listing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2023
Hi Paul, thank you for sharing your feedback and bringing some items to our attention that may need to be fixed and improved. We are so sorry if our standards were not met during your time with us. We have forwarded your feedback to the local staff so they can work to improve the home and amenities for future guests. We hope you'll give us a second chance to impress you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was exactly as advertised! Beds were super comfortable and had everything you could need. The views off the deck are amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Shannon A.

Good size home

This property was a good size home for the 10 people and two dogs we had. View is good and location is secluded and off beaten path.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

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