With our larger family holding its annual week-long reunion at a church camp on the other side of Banner Elk, our "branch," who hadn't been all together in 2-3 years (thanks to, you know.....), opted to seek out a property in the BE area where we could stay together, close enough to spend time with our larger family but where we could also have good quality time with our smaller clan.
Our party consisted of two senior siblings w/ spouses, their children, and three grandchildren, including a young teen and toddler ... this property worked perfectly for us!
Easy access, and excellent views from the mountainside, even for those long familiar with the beauty of this area.
We had a very pleasant stay, and I'll add that the owners were quite (and quickly) responsive to a couple unexpected glitches.
I'd recommend this property, and would certainly consider returning.