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Lessons From Mars - Stunning views from the hot tubs! Dog friendly!

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A two-story house with a deck, a hot tub, and a grill.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, a dining area with a view, and a cozy seating area with a fireplace.
A spacious kitchen with a stone fireplace, large windows, and a dining area with a view of the outdoors.
A house with a deck, surrounded by forest.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, granite countertops, a stainless steel dishwasher, a built-in microwave, and a hanging pendant light.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Spa pool on site
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Banner Elk, NC
  • Place, Beech Mountain Resort
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Land of Oz
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Buckeye Recreational Center
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Main Level

1 King Bed

Mother-in-Law Suite

1 Queen Bed

Upper Level

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Half Bathroom 4

Toilet

Mother-in-Law Suite - Lower Level

Toilet · Shower only

Suite - Loft

Toilet · Shower only

Suite - Main Level

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Banner Elk

Located in Banner Elk, this holiday home is in the mountains. Beech Mountain Resort 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kidd Brewer Stadium or Holmes Convocation Center. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

  • Beech Mountain Resort - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Land of Oz - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Buckeye Recreational Center - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Lees-McRae College - 12 min drive - 10.0 km
  • The Greene - 14 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Puerto Nuevo - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪First Chair Coffe Shop - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lessons From Mars - Stunning views from the hot tubs! Dog friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lessons From Mars - Stunning views from the hot tubs! Dog friendly!?

As of 5 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lessons From Mars - Stunning views from the hot tubs! Dog friendly! on 8 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,011, 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.

What time is check-in at Lessons From Mars - Stunning views from the hot tubs! Dog friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lessons From Mars - Stunning views from the hot tubs! Dog friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lessons From Mars - Stunning views from the hot tubs! Dog friendly! located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Beech Mountain Resort, Buckeye Recreational Center and Land of Oz. Lees-McRae College and Tate-Evans Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place and the view was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar 2026
Thank you! Come back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful area, wild life was an amazing experience.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2025
Thank you! We'd love to have you visit anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house!! Loved our stay

It was perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2025
Thank you! We'd love to have you visit anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend get away.

Really enjoyed the opportunity to get away with friends and family to relax and have fun. The property and the location were great. The hot tub made for a great experience after spending the day at the slopes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Feb 2023
Thank you so much! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay, and we'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for family vacation

Great and very clean house. We enjoyed it a lot. The location is very close to everything. Definitely will be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan 2023
Thank you so much! We are glad you had a smooth experience, and we'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy weekend!

We felt very comfortable and at “home away from home.” The layout of the house was perfect. We will definitely recommend to others!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Feb 2024
Thank you so much! We'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Views

Everything was great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2022
Thank you so much! Please come back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Review

HIGHLY RECOMMEND Lesson from mars. We had the best time this weekend… The house was so clean & nice!! the stay was so relaxing and enjoyable!! We can’t wait to come back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Mar 2023
Thank you so much! We'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place in a beautiful location!

Overall we had a great time staying here, the views were great and it felt very private. It's a pet friendly location which is a plus for some people but we did have to deal with a quite a bit of pet hair getting on our stuff and the driveway smelled a bit of dog poop. Overall we were happy with the house though.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Feb 2025
Thank you! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay overall! We are sharing your feedback with our cleaning team so that this can be addressed. We'd love to have you visit anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter Vacay

This place has beautiful views. In my opinion the location was perfect, close to skiing but not on a frequently traveled road. It was so clean and well put together. The beds were SUPER comfortable. My kids opted to hang out in the mother-in-law suite most of the time when we were at the house. I give it a 10/10. Such a great house, and everyone in our group thought so.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2023
Thank you so much! We'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Getting Out of The Heat!

We love to stay on Beech Mountain this time of the year. Great restaurants, beautiful views, and just a long weekend of relaxing and getting a break from the weeks of 100+ temps in Columbia. Loved this house. New build, great hot tub, beautiful views. All furniture is very comfortable. Slept great. I will advise that it's pretty much at the end of the line. That was fine with us but it's definitely secluded. The rental company was awesome to work with. House was very clean. Loved seeing all the deer also. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2024
Thank you so much! We are so glad you enjoyed your getaway and the cooler temps! We'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Needs Attention

The house was lovely. The management company needs to be better about checking the basics before each stay. We were there in high ski season, paying top rates, and the grill had no propane tank, nor did the deck fire pit. We had planned to grill out our first night but weren't able to. The exterior lights were all out, so access to the 3rd bedroom "mother-in-law suite" were treacherous. The hot tub level was about 9" low - no way to add water and bring it up to temp - and the chemical levels questionable. They provided a Keurig but only a few McDonalds pods. We brought coffee but didn't have the ability to make it. Major bummer. On busy ski mornings with a group of 6, it was not ideal to have to stop at coffee shops before hitting the slopes. The kitchen is beautiful, but lacked other basics like wine glasses and a blender, and there were only a few water glasses. They provide 1 towel per guest for the entire stay, but no hooks or towel racks to hang/dry them on. Overall, we really liked the house itself. Great view, close to Beech Mtn, easy to access. It was clean, bright and airy. The living room furniture is comfortable, and the living room fireplace was great. They do supply a few logs to start with, we bought more in town. It could have been great with a little attention to the critical amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb 2024
Thank you! We are glad you enjoyed your stay overall, and we are sharing your feedback with our team so that we can look into this further. Please come back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2026
We sincerely appreciate you leaving a rating and are sorry your stay fell short. Thank you for staying with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2026
Thank you! Please come back again soon! - BRMR
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb 2025
Thank you! We appreciate you working with our customer care team. - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2025
Thank you!
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