10/10 Excellent
Sue H.
16 June 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Private and quiet
Sue H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Apartment
Tiny House in the Trees with Fire Pit/Foscoe/No damage from Helene!
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 349 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Banner Elk, NC
- Hawksnest Tubing Park
- Julian Price Park8 min drive
- Grandfather Mountain21 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 3)
Studio
1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Tiny House in the Trees with Fire Pit/Foscoe/No damage from Helene!
The space
Our tiny house is one 528 sf open room with a fully-equipped kitchen, table for four and bar-seating for two. In the living area there is a sectional sofa for reading, watching Roku TV or movies or playing board games. For sleeping, there is a built-in king-sized bed and a single bed (both are super comfy). There is also a full private bathroom with a shower accessible from the living area. The tiny house is also equipped with great Wifi!
We love the window-covered walls! It's like being in a tree house... on the ground:) Outside is an acre of flat wooded and grassy yard for exploring plus a firepit and plenty of seating (rocking chairs, swing, table and chairs). We leave you all of the things you need for a great fire!! There is a chance that guests will be staying next door at the antique cabin while you occupy the tiny house. On the other side of the cabin, there is a family favorite guaranteed-catch trout farm - but, occasionally, you may smell the fish!
Guest access
You will have access to all amenities on our property. Outdoors in warmer seasons, you can enjoy over an acre of our "cookie-sheet flat" land (a rarity in these mountains) with bocce ball, croquet, etc. We have a large grassy area for yard games and a wooded area for exploring, too. There are plenty of chairs in the yard for relaxing, reading, or chatting plus a firepit to warm you on chilly nights.
Other things to note *
Our cabin and tiny house are centrally located to just about everything in the area. The following towns or communities are just a 10-minute drive: Banner Elk, Valle Crucis and Boone. There is great access to fishing on the Watauga River, hiking and views of Grandfather Mountain, zip-lining and snow tubing at Seven Devils, and skiing at Sugar Mountain, Beech Mountain, or Appalachian Ski Mountain. A full-service grocery store is only five minutes away. Also within a five-minute drive are restaurants, bars, coffee shop, day spa, hair salon, vineyard, hiking trails, park and playground, Watauga River fly-fishing, and a guaranteed-catch trout farm. Also of note, we get a good cellular signal on our property. Our property is treated but since we are in the middle of the woods there is a chance you will see a bug or two, especially during the warmer months!
Our tiny house is one 528 sf open room with a fully-equipped kitchen, table for four and bar-seating for two. In the living area there is a sectional sofa for reading, watching Roku TV or movies or playing board games. For sleeping, there is a built-in king-sized bed and a single bed (both are super comfy). There is also a full private bathroom with a shower accessible from the living area. The tiny house is also equipped with great Wifi!
We love the window-covered walls! It's like being in a tree house... on the ground:) Outside is an acre of flat wooded and grassy yard for exploring plus a firepit and plenty of seating (rocking chairs, swing, table and chairs). We leave you all of the things you need for a great fire!! There is a chance that guests will be staying next door at the antique cabin while you occupy the tiny house. On the other side of the cabin, there is a family favorite guaranteed-catch trout farm - but, occasionally, you may smell the fish!
Guest access
You will have access to all amenities on our property. Outdoors in warmer seasons, you can enjoy over an acre of our "cookie-sheet flat" land (a rarity in these mountains) with bocce ball, croquet, etc. We have a large grassy area for yard games and a wooded area for exploring, too. There are plenty of chairs in the yard for relaxing, reading, or chatting plus a firepit to warm you on chilly nights.
Other things to note *
Our cabin and tiny house are centrally located to just about everything in the area. The following towns or communities are just a 10-minute drive: Banner Elk, Valle Crucis and Boone. There is great access to fishing on the Watauga River, hiking and views of Grandfather Mountain, zip-lining and snow tubing at Seven Devils, and skiing at Sugar Mountain, Beech Mountain, or Appalachian Ski Mountain. A full-service grocery store is only five minutes away. Also within a five-minute drive are restaurants, bars, coffee shop, day spa, hair salon, vineyard, hiking trails, park and playground, Watauga River fly-fishing, and a guaranteed-catch trout farm. Also of note, we get a good cellular signal on our property. Our property is treated but since we are in the middle of the woods there is a chance you will see a bug or two, especially during the warmer months!
Property manager
Shelley
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Pet Addendum must be signed. See rental agreement.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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About the area
Banner Elk
Located in Banner Elk, this apartment is in a rural area and in the mountains. Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kidd Brewer Stadium or Holmes Convocation Center. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking, hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
Banner Elk, NC
What's nearby
- Grandfather Mountain State Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- Grandfather Vineyard & Winery - 9 min walk - 0.7 km
- Julian Price Park - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
- Sugar Mountain Resort - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
- Grandfather Mountain - 21 min drive - 20.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 5 min drive
- Blind Elk Tap Room - 13 min drive
- Banner Elk Cafe - 13 min drive
- Kettell Beerworks - 14 min drive
- Subway - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.0/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Laney C.
26 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable tiny house.
Laney C.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bradleigh
21 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Bradleigh
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan P.
29 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little hide-a-way
Jonathan P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ronald A.
15 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
pleasant
Ronald A.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Josh D.
9 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Josh D.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sandie
7 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Sandie
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Madeline F.
5 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay!
Madeline F.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sherrie
3 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Sherrie
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
John W.
13 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Bit of Heaven
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Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Laura W.
24 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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26 July 2024
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michelle B.
3 Apr 2023
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Great House
Michelle B.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
John W.
15 May 2024
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Anniversary
John W.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michelle B.
21 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd time visiting
Michelle B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Robin T., Mt. Pleasant, NC
16 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Robin T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kylene T.
23 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for a quick getaway
Kylene T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Heather K.
1 July 2024
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Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Meredith S.
7 Dec 2022
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Cozy Cabin Feeling
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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
8/10 Good
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7 Dec 2023
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Mini vacay
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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sumari P.
17 May 2023
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Lovely cottage in the woods!
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Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Becky D., Raleigh, NC
20 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great budget friendly place
Becky D.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Josh B.
12 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Break From Reality
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Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Katie P.
25 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin fever
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25 June 2024
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About the host
Hosted by Shelley
Hi! I'm Shelley! I am so excited to share my Tiny Home on the River with you! I love the area and I hope you do too! I like to give my guests the privacy to enjoy their space, but feel free to reach out if you need anything! There is also a digital guidebook I will send to you that should answer all of your questions as well as provide recommendations on things to do and where to eat!
What makes this property unique
Our Tiny Home on the River retreat offers a wooded mountain experience like no other! Located at the foot of Grandfather Mountain, come escape from the stresses of everyday busyness and live your best life! There’s a great cellphone signal here but this is an opportunity to put down the phones and embrace some time with Mother Nature!
Guests can find this property easily off the main road. The lot is flat so even in the winter time, there should be no problems accessing the property.
You will have access to this entire property including all amenities with the exception of a historic log cabin that’s located 35 yards to the right of the tiny Home. This is rented out separately so there’s a chance you may bump into some of our other guests but don’t worry, there’s plenty of space for everyone! If you’d like to rent out this second space to accommodate larger groups, let us know.
Guests can find this property easily off the main road. The lot is flat so even in the winter time, there should be no problems accessing the property.
You will have access to this entire property including all amenities with the exception of a historic log cabin that’s located 35 yards to the right of the tiny Home. This is rented out separately so there’s a chance you may bump into some of our other guests but don’t worry, there’s plenty of space for everyone! If you’d like to rent out this second space to accommodate larger groups, let us know.
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