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'Got Rocks' 1 acre on Watauga River, Gazebo, Flat yard, Close to Golf Courses

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Property grounds
Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
TV, fireplace, DVD player

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Banner Elk, NC
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park
  • Sugar Mountain Resort
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Grandfather Mountain
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the area

Banner Elk

With a stay at this vacation home in Banner Elk, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Sugar Mountain Resort and Watauga River. .This vacation home is 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Grandfather Mountain and 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Appalachian State University.
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What's nearby

  • Grandfather Mountain State Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Grandfather Vineyard & Winery - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 7 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Julian Price Park - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Grandfather Mountain - 19 min drive - 19.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beech Mountain Resort Cafeteria - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Beech Mountain Brewing Co. Taproom and Grill - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪5506' Skybar - ‬27 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.

'Got Rocks' 1 acre on Watauga River, Gazebo, Flat yard, Close to Golf Courses

Got Rocks? We sure do.. This river property is a great place for a family vacation, a quiet escape, a ski trip in the winter, or some river fun in the summer. A short drive off Highway 105, this property is a central location to all the High County has to offer. Nestled at the foot of the Grandfather Mountain, you are minutes away from the profile, but also close to larger areas like Boone and Banner Elk.

This home has high speed internet and streaming TV, however in the summer as you may want to sit outside on the back deck or gazebo swing and enjoy the soothing waters of the Watauga River. Flat land is at a premium in the mountains, and this property has an acre of flat land and the yard is a great place to bring the kids to play or fish along the river. A fire pit at the edge of the yard is also available for your use, with a small creek going by that feeds into the Watauga River.

The home has been recently renovated and has been expanded to include generous decking and a sunroom. The kitchen is adjacent to the open concept family living and dining room areas. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The Master Bedroom has fantastic views of the river and has its own private bathroom.

You will enjoy this river retreat. This home is perfect for families, couples or a group of friends getting away for the weekend. There is lots to do from hiking and shopping in the summer to skiing in the winter. This location is a short 5 minute driver from Sugar Mountain Ski resort. Why stay in a small hotel room when you can enjoy the beauty of the mountains from your back deck?

**Note, this VRBO is not in Echota, if it comes up in the search that way, it is the closest listing to Boone we could select

**Property may only be available to rent with a 3-4 minimum night stay around holidays. Please inquire about dates as we will try our best to accommodate.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car available
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Theme park 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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 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

got Rocks' 1 Acre Watauga River Gazebo Flat Yard Golf Courses

'Got Rocks' 1 acre on Watauga River, Gazebo, Flat yard, Close to Golf Courses Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 203 out of 227 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 227 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 227 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 227 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 227 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ann F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for photography weekend on Grandfather Mountain.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Got rocks

This is an excellent and beautiful house! The location is so peaceful. We loved our stay at this house. It’s decorated so cute and is very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shauna B.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erie J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dog friendly and centrally located

The house was perfect for us — an excellent location, very clean, and beautifully maintained. The beds were comfortable, and the linens were high quality. The property itself is gorgeous, and being able to bring our three dogs was a major reason we chose it and would love to return.The only downside was the road noise. Early Friday morning, we heard trucks, likely due to ongoing construction after the recent storm, and there was regular traffic noise throughout the weekend. While understandable, it does take away from the serene, quiet atmosphere you might expect. That would be the only reason I might hesitate to book again. The bathrooms are clean but could use some touch up maintenance.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

kevin f.

Liked: Cleanliness

good time

Beautiful property. Our shower was too short,though.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to the slopes

Great quiet stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Georgene H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Banner Elk Nightmare!!!

The place was very clean. Somewhat small. Oven door was broke. We had major difficulty getting in and out. The drive way was very flood damaged and we were not made aware of it. My granddaughter tore her oil pan completely loose, had to have her car towed and it was declared totaled. We received no assistance from the owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alix J.

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

eileen c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

My husband and I spent 5 days to take advantage of the fresh snow. Brought our pup who absolutely had the best time in the hige yard. Met a neighbors cat and saw deer right out front. House stays really warm. Very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very warm nice house

Great house to stay and go snow tubing at hawknest!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy

We had an amazing time. The home was very clean and the kitchen well equipped. Loved the open living room, kitchen and dining room area.Beautiful views of river and it snowed while we were there. We will be back !!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deidre S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Pleased

Perfect size home for our family of 4. Location was convenient, close to skiing, shopping, hiking and more. We were very pleased with this property and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H., Concord

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

We really enjoyed the home! Very clean, comfortable and well stocked. We booked thinking we’d bring our dogs but ended up not. They would have loved the property. Quite cold while we were there so we didn’t get to enjoy the outside areas, but would have loved to sit out back and listen to the creek!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David & Virginia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved this little gem!

We were all settled in (after a couple hiccups) and ready to enjoy our week when Helene high jacked our getaway. We were watching the river rise from the windows and knew the worst was yet to come, so we made the decision to cut our stay short. Turns out, this was the best decision in terms of being able to get back home safely. Would love to go back again. The host for this property was amazing and easy to communicate with on our little hiccups.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxed, woodsy setting. Just off highway. Well supplied. Nicely decorated.

Wonderful
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

suz a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

Liked: Cleanliness

This place is a gem!

Our 5th time here, and it delighted as always. Well-appointed, comfortable, and perfect for a family. We love this beautiful little paradise.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls HS reunion

We had a great time socializing by the incredible babbling creek. Lots of space and nice property. The only thing is the wood rockers in the gazebo smelled really bad from mold and mildew. We moved them out of the gazebo.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Property

The house is very comfortable and well stocked. The setting is amazing. It is beautifully landscaped and the sound of the river in front and from the Gazebo in back is the most relaxing, peaceful place I’ve ever felt in our beautiful North Carolina mountains. We have already booked it for the fall.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Debra

Everything you would want and more
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin Flanagan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house, Beautiful yard, Friendly neighbors

This is a great house with the loveliest yard. It was neat and clean and had everything we needed. I fell asleep to the creek rushing outside the bedroom window. (It rained for the two days we were there.) I encountered one neighbor while walking my dog and he was friendly as could be. It’s 10 minutes to Banner Elk and 15 to Boone. Bring a hairdryer as I was unable to locate one in the house. Also this house is below grade of Road 105. If you are a light sleeper, the occasional nighttime truck may wake you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff F., Wake Forest, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home

It was a great gathering place for our adult children to join us for a family vacation. The location is convenient to many activities. The house was clean and well-stocked with basics. The river wraps around 3 sides of the property. We enjoyed the soothing sounds of the river and relaxed around the fire pit. We look forward to returning for another visit!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Gary D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location

The house was as expected, very clean and comfortable. The kitchen needs some updated equipment but we would clearly go back and stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024