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The Mast Farm Inn

3.0 star property
Escape to this mountain haven where relaxation meets adventure. Enjoy peaceful surroundings or plan an unforgettable celebration.

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Nestled in the mountains, The Mast Farm Inn offers a serene retreat with a terrace, garden, and library. Unwind by the fireplace or relax at the sauna while enjoying free in-room WiFi and perks like wedding services and concierge services.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Room options

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A room with a sofa and a chair, a window with curtains, and a lamp.

Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Garden view
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Elite Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Elite Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • Garden view
  • 265 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A cozy attic bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with white bedding, two chairs, a small table, and a fireplace.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Cottage, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Cottage, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Cottage, 2 Queen Beds | Living area

Premium Cottage, 2 Queen Beds

  • Garden view
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Cottage, Multiple Beds, Patio | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Superior Cottage, Multiple Beds, Patio

  • Garden view
  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Exclusive Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Exclusive Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

  • Garden view
  • 1400 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located in Banner Elk, The Mast Farm Inn is in a rural area and on a river. Appalachian Ski Mountain and Sugar 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 Pisgah National Forest and Grandfather Mountain. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kidd Brewer Stadium or Holmes Convocation Center. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing, snowboarding, and winery tours. Visit our Banner Elk travel guide
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2543 Broadstone Rd, Banner Elk, NC, 28691

What's nearby

  • A campus with a large building, a gazebo, and a tree with orange leaves.
    Appalachian State University
    15 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • A train traveling through a lush green forested area.
    Tweetsie Railroad
    20 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • A suspension bridge over a rocky mountain with lush greenery.
    Grandfather Mountain
    34 min drive - 23.1 miles
  • Watauga River
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Alta Vista Gallery and B & B
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Rivers Street Ale House
    12 min drive
  • Lost Province Brewing Company
    12 min drive
  • Taqueria La Monarca
    11 min drive
  • The Social
    12 min drive
  • The Pedalin' Pig
    8 min drive

About this property

The Mast Farm Inn

  • Bed & breakfast by the river
  • You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a library at The Mast Farm Inn. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • Free self parking
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and concierge services
    • Barbecue grills, a gift shop, and a nature reserve
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as perks like free WiFi and free bottled water.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
    • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and housekeeping

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    Property amenities

    Internet

    • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
    • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

    Parking and transportation

    • Electric car charging station on site
    • Free self parking on site

    Food and drink

    • Weekend full breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 6 to 25 per person
    • A bar/lounge
    • Snack bar/deli

    Things to do

    • Library

    Family friendly

    • Snack bar/deli

    Conveniences

    • Gift shop/newsstand
    • Guidebooks
    • Limited-hour front desk
    • Shared microwave
    • Shared refrigerator

    Guest services

    • Concierge services
    • Housekeeping (on request)
    • Proposal/romance packages
    • Wedding services

    Business services

    • Meeting rooms

    Outdoors

    • Barbecue grill
    • Garden
    • In a nature reserve
    • In the mountains
    • On a river
    • Picnic area
    • Terrace

    Accessibility

    • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
    • 4 steps to reach entrance
    • Front entrance ramp
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    • Well-lit path to entrance

    More

    • 3 floors
    • Designated smoking areas
    • Fireplace in lobby

    Room amenities

    Bedroom

    • Bedsheets provided

    Bathroom

    • Bathrobes
    • Free toiletries
    • Hair dryer
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
    • Towels provided

    Food and drink

    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Free bottled water
    • Paper towels

    More

    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Individual decor
    • Individual furnishings
    • Iron/ironing board

    Policies

    Check-in

    Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    Minimum check-in age: 18

    Check-out

    Check-out before 11:00 AM
    Late check-out subject to availability
    A late check-out fee will be charged

    Special check-in instructions

    The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    Front desk staffed during limited hours
    For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

    Access methods

    Access code, front desk (limited hours)

    Pets

    Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per pet, per night
    Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
    Welcoming dogs and cats only
    Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

    Children and extra beds

    Children are welcome
    Rollaway/extra beds are not available
    Cribs (infant beds) are not available

    Property payment types

    Important information

    Optional extras

    • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 25 per person
    • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees
    • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

    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
    This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
    Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

    We should mention

    This property does not have elevators

    Frequently asked questions

    Is The Mast Farm Inn pet-friendly?

    Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

    How much is parking?

    Self parking is free at this property.

    What time is check-in at The Mast Farm Inn?

    Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

    What time is check-out at The Mast Farm Inn?

    Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

    Where is The Mast Farm Inn located?

    Situated on a river, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Alta Vista Gallery and B & B and Watauga River. Foggy Mountain Gem Mine and Hound Ears Golf Club are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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    Reviews

    The Mast Farm Inn Reviews

    9.0

    Wonderful

    9.6

    Cleanliness

    10

    Location

    9.2

    Staff & service

    9.2

    Property conditions & facilities
    Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 92 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 92 reviews
    Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 92 reviews
    Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 92 reviews
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 92 reviews

    Reviews

    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    bethany

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Cool very old property with interesting history.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
    Verified

    6/10 Okay

    peter

    Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
    Disliked: Amenities
    Very historic cute lodging . It would be nice to get the access code for the front door after hours and that there isn’t breakfast during the week
    Stayed 1 night in May 2026
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    wilber

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Beautiful place and very nice staff.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Jenna

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
    Kind staff, good room
    Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Angela

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Great historical bed and breakfast.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Chandler

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
    Very pet friendly. Staff are such amazing people! We as a family were warmly greeted and
    Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Trinity

    Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
    A very nice stay so far, would come again. Antique aesthetic with a bit of modern luxury. Enjoyed!
    Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Sarah

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    The room was amazing; I stayed in Nell’s room. Grounds were beautiful even with how cold and dreary the weekend was! Lots of history here, very much enjoyed my stay.
    Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Lori

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Cool historic vibe - great front porch
    Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Joe

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

    Loved banners elk

    Amazing trip through the mountains. This charming farmhouse was all we could ask for. Big room, comfortable bed, great area
    Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
    Verified

    6/10 Okay

    Deborah

    Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
    There was no hand soap or anything else in the bathroom. The place is lovely but don’t count on quiet. There are 3 floors and you hear every thing. Grant it ,it is an old house. Love the beds and the fact that they allow dogs.
    Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    amy

    Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
    Sweet historic house in the heart of Valle Crucis, great communication and easy self check-in. Check website for "extras" like weekend food options and fun things across the street, enjoyed the pm music and nordic sauna! Great front porch with a view, lovely tubs in rooms, lots of personality! Definitely read details on room location if guests with mobility issues but lovely!
    Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Verified traveler

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
    Wonderful historic inn in a beautiful valley. Warmly recommended!
    Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Solagne

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    We loved everything about this property. The experience was amazing. The staff were amazing as well. We will definitely be staying with them in the near future.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Nicola

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Unique characterful property. Lovely location full of old world charm. Helpful staff member.
    Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Verified traveler

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

    Lovely stay

    The historic inn and outbuildings are beautifully restored. The setting is very nice. Our room was lovely. The bed was extremely comfortable. I loved the bedding!
    Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
    Verified

    8/10 Good

    Misty

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    The room was very pretty and the historic aspect was great. Pillows and bed were very comfortable . Towels were less than desirable and the staff was not really very present. You pick up a key and drop it off without a smiling face.
    Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Kathleen

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
    Inn is on the National Historic Landmark list. Main house has wonderful character and charm. We had a room on the third floor with a small gas stove. They also have a restaurant and the food was outstanding. We expect to come back many times. Staff was friendly.
    Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
    Verified

    6/10 Okay

    Carlos

    Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
    I am very disappointed by the condition of the Loom Cabin where we spent two nights this week. Many items are in a state of disrepair and basic maintenance is sorely lacking. Here a few examples: - we arrived to an empty Modelo beer bottle sitting on the bottom step of the outside stairs. - speaking of the outside stairs, the wood is completely rotted in some places with one or two steps completely missing. As a faint hearted attempt at safety, there was a cord tied across the entrance to the stairs but nothing blocking a curious child from trying to climb the stairs from the front porch. - As you step into the front porch, the first plank is also partially rotted and/ cracked and will probably fail soon. Hopefully no one is hurt. Inside, the cabin is quaint and comfortable but we also found some items in disrepair: my bedside lamp was broken and needed a bulb, if you need to connect a charger or CPAP you have to get on all fours and search under the bed for a power strip. Actually 2 power strips connected serially to each other and then to an outlet behind the bed. Who knows if this is even up to code. Downstairs, there's some thermostat thingy hanging off the wall with wiring exposed. Having a small kitchen area with a sink, Keurig, and toaster oven was convenient. Of course it would have been nice to find more than just one fork, two spoons, one butter knife and one kitchen knife there. Given the cost of the stay, we were not impressed to say the least.
    Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
    Verified

    6/10 Okay

    Thomas

    Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

    Quaint but pricey

    It was okay. Quaint atmosphere, but Noisy Road next to Inn. Close to nearby attractions 7-10 miles. At this price and all the taxes loaded on it, it should have offered free breakfast. The First morning a continental breakfast was offered, but not the second day (as they were bringing in a chef to cook a full breakfast at a cost). Recommend local police put a crosswalk to go to the barn across the street and flashing warning lights around the bend to slow down speeders. Very dangerous especially for children.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
    Verified

    4/10 Poor

    Lee

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
    Loved the location and area. Disappointed in responsiveness of staff, very disappointed in the bed/ horrible mattress (did not rest well) and limited ceiling height in the 3rd floor converted artic—in the Cherry room. Surprised by squeaky floors, road noise and surprised by noise level from nearby rooms. Our first stay there and we aren’t inclined to go back again.
    Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
    Verified

    8/10 Good

    Elvin

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
    This was a stay "back in time". Most importantly, it was clean and quiet. Our grandparents had homes like our room and we are now grandparents, so it was awhile ago. So, it was very nostalgic for us, but we felt unsafe in the bathroom. The shower curtains were in the bottom of the tub and would have been easy to trip up on. There was only one outlet for us to re-charge our electronics on. The lighting was very poor. We somewhat enjoyed our stay because of the nostalgic factor, but really missed the conveniences of today.
    Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
    Verified

    8/10 Good

    Beverly

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
    Mixed excellent with one major issue with our late check in. No lights on at cottage or on the property to get to cottage which was pitch dark and no clear direction to cottage except in email, a description. A safety concern, as well as several minutes of anxiety for all 4 party members. I finally found the cottage, without help or answer to my phone message to the emergency number provided, using the light on my cell phone. Parking was also unclear on arrival with a coned off area of sunken asphalt that my husband stepped in due to the poor lighting. Separately from this, delightful staff, very easy to work with on all details.
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Jill

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
    It was all amazing.
    We had a beautiful view of the farm and all their farm animals. It was so peaceful and beautiful.
    Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Brian

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
    This was an excellent get away. As a couple we were welcomed warmley. The room was eclectic bringing me back to childhood days on the farm. Excelent for couples!
    Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026