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Upscale Modern Cabin in Private Setting

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TV, fireplace, books, computer monitors
Outdoor spa tub
4 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, books, computer monitors
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms219 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Banner Elk, NC
  • Place, Hound Ears Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Hawksnest Tubing Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Julian Price Park
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the area

Banner Elk

Located in Banner Elk, this vacation home is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of The Greater Foscoe Mining Co. and Alta Vista Gallery and B & B. .This vacation home is 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Sugar Mountain Resort and 17.5 mi (28.1 km) from Grandfather Mountain.

What's nearby

  • Hound Ears Golf Club - 9 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park - 11 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Julian Price Park - 12 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Appalachian State University - 19 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Grandfather Mountain - 27 min drive - 24.6 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Puerto Nuevo - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬20 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.

Upscale Modern Cabin in Private Setting

Welcome to Owl Ridge Retreat! An expansive, upscale log home between Boone and Banner Elk, close to Valle Crucis with four large bedrooms and two full bathrooms. All on one level, with wide thresholds and hallways, this is a home for anyone with mobility difficulties. It is only a few steps up to the front porch from the paved, level parking area to the level front entrance.
The kitchen and dining areas are adjacent to each other, with seating for for a full house. The kitchen is fully outfitted. A dramatic floor-to-ceiling stacked stone fireplace, centered between the kitchen and dining area and the great room, is open on both sides to be enjoyed from any of the spaces. The great room boasts leather furniture, wood floors, vaulted ceilings, a mounted TV, and a wall of windows revealing seasonal mountain views. Walk from the great room to the open-air rear deck, stretching from one end of the house to the other, to find the hot tub, outdoor lounge, and dining area. Enjoy wooded and seasonal winter mountain views, the rolling backyard, and the fire pit. Mature hardwoods surround Owl Ridge Retreat, giving it peace and privacy.

*Allows pets with an additional fee

On one side of the house is the master suite, featuring a large bedroom with cathedral ceilings, a king bed, a leather reclining chair, and a TV. The master suite has a massive closet with a hidden office or nursery. There are two rollaway twin beds stored in the closet providing flexible sleeping options for children and parents. The master suite also has an ensuite Jack-and-Jill bathroom with a jetted soaking tub, slate tile shower, and double his and her vanity. Sharing the Jack-and-Jill bathroom on the other side is a bunk room with two twin-over-twin bunk beds, adding more convenience to parents with kids. On the opposing side of the house are two more large bedrooms, each with queen beds, cathedral ceilings, and TVs. These two bedrooms are close to a second full bathroom with a large custom shower. The laundry room on this side of the house has a washer, dryer, and exterior access to provide a mudroom entrance.
For large groups, the neighboring cabin - Honey Bear Cabin - is also available to book. It is within walking distance.
Central heating and air conditioning, WiFi Internet, HD Smart TVs for your streaming apps, an Xbox One, Bluetooth Music options, and a Gas Grill on the front porch are just a few features guests enjoy at Own Ridge Retreat.
Centrally located in Valle Crucis, Owl Ridge Retreat is less than five (5) miles from the Valle Crucis Community Park, the Watauga River, the Original Mast General Store, restaurants, and shopping. Other nearby attractions include:
- Boone - ten (10) miles
- Blowing Rock - less than fifteen (15) miles
- Banner Elk - less than fifteen (15) miles
- Grandfather Mountain - about ten (10) miles
- Sugar Mountain Ski Resort - about ten (10) miles
- Hawksnest Snow Tubing & Zip Lines on Seven Devils - about ten (10) miles
- Appalachian Ski Mountain and Tweetsie Railroad - less than fifteen (15) miles
- Beech Mountain Ski Resort - about twenty (20) miles
- Watauga Lake - less than thirty (30) miles
- Linville Falls and Linville Caverns - less than thirty (30) miles

Must be at least 25 years of age to book.

Please Note:
For security and winter weather monitoring, Owl Ridge Retreat has exterior cameras focusing on the parking and driveway area.
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. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including gas grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,356 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

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Upscale Modern Cabin in Private Setting Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

Liked: Cleanliness
This cabin was fantastic in every way! Comfortable beds, large gathering and eating space, and everytime we needed something in the kitchen, we found it! Excellent coffee supplies, cutting knives, pots and pans and all utensils. The firepit was great, and we even listened to the owls and saw a bear (from a distance). We would come back in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystal G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Walk in to beauty! This cabin has a Wow factor! Its tucked away in a little nook and is very peaceful. Its close to Boone and has beautiful scenery. We loved sitting out by the fire pit. Great amenities and the spice rack was a bonus! We had a blast using the walkie talkies...reminded us of when we were little. We will definitely be recommending this location to our friends. Returning is must.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025