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5-star mountain cabin with pool & hiking - close to all area sights

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Exterior
TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6117 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Banner Elk, NC
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park
  • Hound Ears Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Julian Price Park
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the area

Banner Elk

With a stay at this cottage, you'll be centrally located in Banner Elk, within a 15-minute drive of Sugar Mountain Resort and Watauga River. .This cottage is 13 mi (20.9 km) from Grandfather Mountain and 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Appalachian State University.

What's nearby

  • Grandfather Vineyard & Winery - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Hound Ears Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Julian Price Park - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Appalachian State University - 16 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Grandfather Mountain - 24 min drive - 23.5 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • Town Tavern of Banner Elk
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬16 min drive
  • Puerto Nuevo
  • ‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

5-star mountain cabin with pool & hiking - close to all area sights

Happy Ours

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Located in the gorgeous Mill Ridge community you'll discover the all-seasons retreat of your dreams! Nestled on the Boone side of Banner Elk, Happy Ours is conveniently located within quick driving distance of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Grandfather Mountain, downtown Boone, Blowing Rock and Banner Elk, Tweetie Railroad, Grandfather Vineyards, Sugar, Beech and Appalachian Ski Resorts, Hawksnest Snow Tubing and Zipline, Appalachian State University, Lees-McRae College and more! You won't have to go far to find fun as the Mill Ridge Community, a former ski resort property, boasts its own trout fishing stream, numerous hiking trails, a pool, tennis courts, a basketball court, and a clubhouse.

Combining the perfect mix of modern convenience and rustic warmth, Happy Ours' tastefully decorated interior features a spacious, open floor plan, abundant natural lighting, 180-degree views of the high country, and every comfort-of-home amenity possible. Warm up in front of the stone fireplace while streaming your favorite shows or in an Adirondack chair by the outdoor firepit. The well-equipped kitchen boasts modern appliances, a breakfast bar, and a formal dining table.

The en suite bedrooms include private, full bathrooms and include linens, ceiling fans, and smart TVs. Additional amenities include a Pack-N-Play, a private washer/dryer, a board game collection, and high-speed internet access.

The perfect ending to your mountain day can be spent outside on the home's large deck surrounded by trees. Indulge in a brilliant sunset by the firepit and enjoy barbecued meals on the new gas grill.

Things to Know
This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 1.

Security camera details: Ring Camera by front door

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free cottage features games, a tennis court on site, and snowboarding nearby. Recreational activities include hiking/biking trails nearby and mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,263 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

113997