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High Country Escape with Views

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Exterior
Property grounds
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 82096 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Seven Devils, NC
  • Popular LocationHawksnest Tubing Park4 min drive
  • Popular LocationSugar Mountain Resort18 min drive
  • Popular LocationGrandfather Mountain27 min drive
  • AirportTri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)95 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.

High Country Escape with Views

Must be at least 25 years of age to book.

Welcome to Four Diamond Escape!

Four Diamond Escape is perched at a high elevation atop Seven Devils, between Boone and Banner Elk, close to Hawksnest and Sugar Mountain Resorts. Hawksnest Snow Tubing & Ziplines, the town park, and Otter Falls Trail are all less than 2 miles below this home. Sugar Mountain Ski Resort is only about 8 miles away and Beech Mountain Ski Resort is about 16 miles away. Appalachian Ski Mountain and Tweetsie Railroad are both less than 18 miles away. Grandfather Mountain is approximately 12 miles away. The Watauga River is only a few miles away as well and offers fishing, tubing, and more. Downtown Banner Elk is 11 miles away, and the Towns of Boone and Blowing Rock are both about 13 miles away. Restaurants, shopping, and other fun things to do in the High Country are all a short distance from this spectacular, upscale mountain home.

On the main level, you will find an updated kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances with a gas cooktop. The adjacent dining area seats up to 8 guests at the banquet-style dining table, and the open living room boasts leather furniture, an HD Smart TV, and a floor-to-ceiling, stacked-stone, corner gas log fireplace. There is a half bath/powder room on the main level with a washer and dryer laundry closet. Wood floors, vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, poplar bark accents, a live-edge branch balustrade, and other custom features make this the ideal upscale mountain getaway!

The master suite is on the main level and has a king bed, HD Smart TV, a private, front-facing Juliette deck, and a private ensuite bathroom with a granite vanity counter and two sinks, oversized tiled floors, and a custom oversized step-in shower with rock floor and glass doors.

Upstairs there are two large bedrooms, each with a king-size poster bed, an HD Smart TV, cathedral ceilings, and mountain views from the windows. There is a central bathroom upstairs as well, with a granite vanity and a soaking tub and shower combo, which serves the two bedrooms.

Downstairs features a huge king bedroom suite, an HD Smart TV, sliding glass doors that lead out to a lower deck with a hot tub. There is an ensuite bathroom with a granite vanity, and a tub and shower combo. Also on the lower level is a recently retrofitted game room with a pool table and an HD Smart TV as well. This was half of the bigger oversized garage. Go into the 1-car attached garage from the game room for convenient indoor parking. Park two or three more vehicles on the off-street gravel driveway.

Three different levels of decks enjoy spectacular mountain views and offer a fire table, comfortable outdoor seating, a gas grill, and outdoor dining. Central Heating and Air Conditioning make this house comfortable year-round. Smart TVs with cable programming and WiFi internet keep you connected while vacationing.

The Seven Devils Town Park, less than 2 miles away, offers tennis, pickleball, a playground, and a picnic area. Also nearby is the Otter Falls Trail which provides a nice walk or hike to beautiful mountain views and waterfalls. Hawksnest is also only a couple of miles away on Seven Devils and offers snow tubing in the winter months, and zip lines during the warmer weather months!

*Allows pets with an additional fee

Sleeping Accommodations (sleeps up to 8 guests):
Main Level King Master Suite (sleeps 2)
Upstairs King Bedroom #1 (sleeps 2)
Upstairs King Bedroom #2 (sleeps 2)
Downstairs King Suite (sleeps 2)

Cancellation Policy:
Bookings canceled at least 60 days before the start of the stay will receive 100% refund.
Bookings canceled at least 30 days before the start of the stay will receive 50% refund.

Property manager

Carolina Cabin Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Billiards/pool table on site
  • Golf on site
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 2,096 square feet

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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
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

391870

About the neighborhood

Banner Elk

Located in Banner Elk, this vacation home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech 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. Tweetsie Railroad and Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Hawksnest Tubing Park - 4 min drive
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 18 min drive
  • Banner Elk Winery - 26 min drive
  • Grandfather Mountain - 27 min drive
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • Blind Elk Tap Room Banner Elk - 21 min drive
  • Banner Elk Cafe - 21 min drive
  • McDonald's - 13 min drive
  • Bella's - 14 min drive
  • Bayou Smokehouse & Grill - 22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is High Country Escape with Views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at High Country Escape with Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at High Country Escape with Views?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is High Country Escape with Views located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Hawksnest Tubing Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Grandfather Trout Farm and Grandfather Vineyard & Winery. Watauga River and The Greater Foscoe Mining Co. are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Deborah F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Snow Tubing
Great location for snow tubing at Hawksnest. It snowed during our stay. It was beautiful. No problems getting down or up if you have 4 wheel drive. Cabin was comfortable, nice gas fireplace in great room. Guys enjoyed the pool table on the lower level. Kitchen had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
Outdated and needs a deep clean
The house looks much nicer online than it does in person. The living room and kitchen are small and the furniture is torn and scratched. The house needs a deep clean. The stove had burners that didn’t work, the sink had a leak, and there was trash and a fallen gutter surrounding the property. The view was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Allison W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views, but basic amenities need updating
The location and views of the property can't be beat! The house had a great layout for our group (4 adults, 4 kids), but the house is smaller than it appears in pictures. The home is clean, but the kitchen dishes and utensils need an overhaul. A lot of the dishes were chipped or cracked and there were only 4 bowls for a home that sleeps 8! We asked management for more bowls, but they suggested we buy disposal bowls as they were overrun with holiday requests. Additionally, the kitchen needs more dish towels. Be aware that there are no fireplaces or fire pits for wood burning. The indoor fireplace is gas logs, which is nice and easy, however we were hoping for an outdoor fire pit to do smores. There is an outdoor fire pit table on the porch, which is also nice, but doesn't work for smores. The roads in the neighborhood can be slick when icy/snowy, so be prepared for that. We enjoyed our stay and loved the views, but the house could use some basic amenity upgrades.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Family Christmas Tree Trip
House was fantastic. Views were amazing! Perfect for our family getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott S., Greensboro, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Views
Great place to stay, all the bedrooms were spacious and very comfortable. We very much enjoyed the deck in the morning and at night with the fire pit. Views for days !
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Richard P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Mountain Getaway
The property is in a beautiful quiet area. Property for the most part is well equipped with modern smart TVs, excellent appliances, hot tub, fire table, BBQ. We enjoyed the fantastic views of sunrise and on the back sunsets. However the check in did not go well, the supplier provided the wrong front door code and wifi password via the recommended app. That wasted some time getting in. The second negative is the bad condition of kitchen dishes and utensils. Chipped and cracked dishes, incomplete sets, e.g. bowls. And no BBQ cooking tools. Also no property information binder was found.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Time in the Mountains
Beautiful property and location! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilda W., Burlington,NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway
This house is very nice & comfortable. The view is amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S., De Soto, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Vacation
House was everything we were looking for-location to the Blue Ridge Mountains & Grandfather Mountain, plenty of room for our 3 families & exceptional view! It was our first time exploring the Blue Ridge and NC-proximity to hiking trails and waterfall trails was just perfect! Looking forward to our next NC vacation already!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hollie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location and Views
Property smaller than what the pictures depicted but it was a lovely time and the place was very cozy
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023