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Single-story home in the woods with game room and gas fireplace

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Outdoor dining
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Towels

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10177 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Place, Sugar Mountain Resort
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Grandfather Mountain State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Watauga River
    ‪3 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 5-minute drive of Sugar Mountain Resort and Sugar Creek Gem Mine. .This family-friendly vacation home is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Grandfather Mountain and 15 mi (24.2 km) from Appalachian State University.
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What's nearby

  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sugar Creek Gem Mine - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Linville River - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Grandfather Mountain State Park - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Watauga River - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬9 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.

Single-story home in the woods with game room and gas fireplace

Mossy Creek Haus

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Mossy Creek Haus – Creekside Mountain Retreat Near Sugar Mountain
Welcome to Mossy Creek Haus, a peaceful mountain escape nestled in the woods beside a relaxing babbling creek and located around the corner from Sugar Mountain Resort. Perfect for families, couples, ski trips, and group getaways, this spacious single-story retreat combines comfort, entertainment, and an unbeatable mountain location.

With over 50 glowing guest reviews, visitors consistently describe Mossy Creek Haus as a warm and welcoming place where families gather, reconnect, and create lasting memories. The home is known for its spacious layout, exceptional cleanliness, and thoughtfully designed living spaces that allow everyone to spread out comfortably while still enjoying time together.

One of the home’s standout features is the beautiful creek flowing behind the property. Guests love relaxing in the enclosed sunroom while listening to the soothing sounds of the stream each morning with coffee or tea in hand. Surrounded by nature, the home offers a peaceful setting while remaining close to all the area’s top attractions.

Inside, guests will enjoy:

Three separate living areas for gathering and relaxing
Two cozy gas fireplaces
Spacious seating areas with flatscreen TVs
A fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances
Dining space perfect for family meals and game nights
The home comfortably accommodates families and groups with:

2 King Bedrooms
1 Queen Bedroom
1 Bunk Room with a twin-over-queen bunk and a single setup
For even more fun, the garage has been transformed into a game space featuring both a foosball table and Ping-Pong table, making it the perfect spot for friendly competition after a day on the slopes or hiking the mountains.

Step outside to enjoy:

Private firepit for evenings under the stars
Creekside outdoor spaces
Private gas grill
Deck and patio areas surrounded by woods
Perfect Location for Year-Round Adventure
Mossy Creek Haus offers an easy flat drive-in from the Sugar Mountain entrance, making winter access far easier than many mountain properties. The Sugar Mountain Lodge is right around the corner, allowing guests quick and convenient access to:

Skiing & snowboarding
Snow tubing
Outdoor ice skating
Mountain bike tours
Golf
The area also offers incredible sightseeing and adventure opportunities nearby, including:

Grandfather Mountain
Mile High Swinging Bridge
Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster — located less than two miles away and perfect for thrill-seekers
Foggy Mountain Gem Mine
Amenities Include
Creekfront setting
High-speed internet & cable
Private washer/dryer
Central heat & AC
Dog-friendly (up to 2 dogs)
Parking for 3 vehicles
Game space with foosball & Ping-Pong
Firepit
Gas grill
Family-friendly layout
Whether you’re planning a ski vacation, summer mountain retreat, family reunion, or relaxing weekend getaway, Mossy Creek Haus offers the perfect blend of comfort, entertainment, and mountain charm in the heart of North Carolina’s High Country.

THINGS TO KNOW
This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 1.

Ski shuttle details:




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 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 an arcade/game room and 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: 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
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,900 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

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

45303
Lovely Home in the Woods w/ a Game Room Free Wifi gas Fireplaces

Single-story home in the woods with game room and gas fireplace Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Minhee S.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holley W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mossy Lane

Enjoyed our stay at this VRBO, it was convenient to everything we had planned. The house was spacious and had it been a little less rainy we would have had a campfire in the nice area they have outside. Would highly recommend this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Oktoberfest 2023

This is our second year at this property and we love it. Perfect spot right by the festival with plenty of room for 3 generations to gather, play, and enjoy the sounds of the brook. Just a wonderful space.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Stacie E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location to the ski slopes

We rented this house for the family after Christmas. When we arrived the driveway was fully iced over. We were unable to get up the driveway at all for 3 days. It would have been nice for the management company to contact us to let know before we arrived. We were not prepared for this. The fireplaces were also not working. We called customer service who said they would send someone out but no one ever showed. Other than that the house was great and awesome location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Christian K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Conveniently located

Overall we enjoyed our stay because we weren’t at the house much, the house is in a great location to get to trails, activities, and food easily. Had a few hiccups, no bed linens were on site upon checking in and when we finally received they were dropped off in trash bags for us to do and some towels were still damp in the bags. Next don’t plan to cook many meals, the grill wouldn’t heat up and the kitchen items are minimum. We attempted the gas logs in the living room however the blower sounded like a wind tunnel (probably needs replacing). Luckily we didn’t need to or want to be in the house much with our activities we had planned. And be prepared to have to pay extra for a late checkout ,which we did despite the hiccups in the property management.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Fall Weekend

Three generations gathered for Oktoberfest and a wonderful extended time in the mountains. The house was lovely and spacious and had all the amenities we needed. Location was great to enjoy the festival on Sugar (walking distance to the resort!) and as a main base for day trips throughout the area. Only a couple of hiccups with there not being a bunk bed as we saw in the pictures (we shifted kids on couches) and the water being turned off a day early as they thought we'd left (I contacted the utilities company and they sent someone to investigate and got it back on). But no worries--was still a special time (thank you!!)
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alicja S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful mountain retreat

We came with family group aged 2-76 years and all found it comfortable and cozy. Loved that there are two living room areas and the beds were comfortable which was awesome. Kids loved the bunk beds and they were large enough for us too which was helpful. Linens provided were good quality. Kitchen well stocked. Loved that they also provided complimentary dishwasher tabs and dish soap with new sponge so you don't have to pack those necessities. My kids are already asking when we can go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Blas S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house

Great house, amazing location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

donna p.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

We had the most enjoyable stay at this home. It was so close to sugar mountain and made it perfect for us to sneak away for some night skiing. The beautiful back yard is where we spent most of our time when we were here. The beautiful scenery and sound of the water and nature was unbelievable. The only thing negative I would say is that we couldn't check in earlier due to them stating they needed adequate time to properly clean the house. However we arrived at 4pm as stated and there were empty water bottles under the bed and in the livingroom along with a lot of dust on the dressers and bathroom. The towels smelled smokey and some bedding was stained. But it was nothing a quick little cleaning on our part, to make it feel like home. I would definitely stay here again. And recommend this place to family and friends. We will be back next year to have another amazing family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas A., Ft Lauderdale

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything is excellent

Great location. 3 minute drive to Sugar Mountain ski resort. Clean and spacious. Very well maintained. Great communication with management company.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cabin

In town for our son's wedding. Home is very clean and axcomodating
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan F., Fernandina Beach

Liked: Cleanliness

Sugar mountain

We enjoyed our stay here, the house was clean, spacious and we loved the little creek waterfall right outside. Great location, close to several little towns and places to go, like Grandfather mountain, Blowing Rock and Linville Falls.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Steve K.

House is ok

Location makes this a really desirable rental. Even in winter months it should be easy to access. Upon arrival (Friday afternoon) we found a bag of trash had been left outside the house and animals had gotten to it. I promptly reached out to management company. No one ever showed up, called or otherwise made any attempt to resolve the issue. The floor in the sun room is slanted... making it pretty much unusable. The kitchen needs some help, primarily on the cooking utensils. Most are old and need replacing, but if you plan to cook, bring your own. There's 1 pot, 1 frying pan and a baking sheet. That's it. House accommodates 16 people but you couldn't cook much more than breakfast for 2. Some new kitchen equipment and it would be OK, but the management company is poor.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and Great house- we'll be back!

It was a nice layout, great amenities, enjoyed the waterfall, games, and firepit, and look forward to coming back in the winter some time. It was also very clean which we appreciated that.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great week

Was a great location. Plenty of room. Ideal property for kids & the dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Wendy P., Winston Salem, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Sugar is Sweet

I'll start by saying we had a great time in the house. The location was perfect and the property was generally clean and consistent with the online photos -- I really loved the view from the master bedroom. But there were several things that could be improved for the next guest. There is no smoking on the property but there were cigarette butts left by the front door and fire pit. It took several attempts by email, text, and phone to get any information/answers in advance from the property manager. On site, it would be helpful to have instructions for the television sets, and gas fireplace (we never got it to work), as well as where to take trash at the end of our visit (we had an address in an email, but couldn't find a bin). This is a nice property and I would certainly stay there again, but a little attention to the details would make it even better for the next family.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

chris w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Winter Holiday

Great house a short walk from Sugar Mountain. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay ... very close to sugar mountain Ski

Terrific house with waterfall on Sugar Mountain!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020