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Banner Elk Lodge: Walk to Downtown Banner Elk! 2 game rooms, hot tub, pet friendly!

Vacation home in Banner Elk with kitchen and balcony

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace
Welcome to Banner Elk Lodge, a six-bedroom haven in the heart of town. With its hot tub, two fireplaces, pool table, foosball and shuffleboard you can unwind at home or walk into downtown Banner Elk for more fun. Sugar and Beech Skiing are just a short drive away.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Banner Elk Lodge: Walk to Downtown Banner Elk! 2 game rooms, hot tub, pet friendly!

Welcome to Banner Elk Lodge: Your Mountain Retreat for Family, Friends, and Fun!

Experience Fall in the heart of Banner Elk! All open non-holiday dates have been reduced as of 8/29 - no coupon needed! Book your stay today!

Tucked in the heart of charming Banner Elk, NC, this spacious mountain lodge offers the perfect getaway for groups and families. With 6 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, and space to sleep up to 14 guests, Banner Elk Lodge is just a short walk from downtown's shops, restaurants, and local events and only a quick drive to the slopes of Sugar Mountain and Beech Mountain.

Whether you're gathering around the fireplace, relaxing in the hot tub, or battling it out in the game room, this home is designed for comfort, connection, and adventure.

Spacious Comfort for Everyone! Step inside to a warm and inviting main level featuring:
- A cozy living room with a wood-burning fireplace, large TV, and comfy seating
- An updated kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a Keurig to kickstart your mornings
- A long family-style dining table perfect for shared meals and memories

Main Level Bedrooms:
- Primary King Bedroom with TV and private access to a full bath (tub/shower combo)
- Second King Bedroom and a Queen Bedroom that share another full bathroom

Two Game Rooms + Two Fireplaces = Double the Fun
Upstairs in the loft, enjoy a game of shuffleboard or just kick back and relax. Head down to the lower level for:
- A second wood-burning fireplace
- Pool table
- A second full kitchen with granite counters and seating
- A wall full of board games and cozy spots to hang out

Lower Level Bedrooms:
- A King bedroom with TV
- A Full-over-Full Bunk Room
- A Twin-over-Twin Bunk Room (with two sets to sleep a total of 4)
- Two additional full bathrooms for convenience

Outdoor Living, Mountain Style
Step outside and take your pick:
- Sip coffee or wine on the front deck with mountain air all around
- Fire up the gas grill on the back deck just off the kitchen
- Soak under the stars in your private hot tub on the covered lower patio
With ample parking (a rare find!), there's room for everyone to arrive comfortably and start relaxing right away.

Walk to Everything Downtown Banner Elk Has to Offer!
Just steps from the lodge, you'll find yourself in the heart of Banner Elk's cozy downtown. Stroll the scenic Banner Elk Mile loop, explore local shops like BJ's Resort Wear, Banner Elk Trading Co., and My Best Friend's Barkery, or treat yourself at the nostalgic Candy Kitchen. Enjoy a craft beer at Banner Elk Brewhaus, catch a live performance at Ensemble Stage, or take in the local culture at the Historic Banner Elk School and its arts center. Relax at Tate‑Evans Park, where you'll find playgrounds, walking trails, and peaceful picnic spots along the creek. And there's no better home base for the annual Wooly Worm Festival!

Whether you're shopping, sipping, strolling, skiing, or just soaking up small-town charm, you're only a few minutes away from it all at Banner Elk Lodge. Book your stay today and experience the best of the Blue Ridge in style!

Additional notes:
- CANCELLATION POLICY - Bookings canceled 60+ days before arrival will receive a refund of the deposit. Bookings canceled between 31-59 days before arrival will receive a refund of half of the deposit. Bookings canceled within 30 days of arrival are not entitled to a refund unless the reservation dates are rebooked to another guest. All bookings are subject to a $50 cancellation fee.
- Dogs are welcome for an additional rent of $50/night each. Max of 4 dogs.
- The main level has central AC, but the lower level does not.
- Firewood may be purchased when you book for $25/night (this includes two wrapped bundles and a fire starter for each night).
- 4WD/AWD and/or chains recommended during winter (Nov-March) for all homes. Travelers visiting during the winter months where inclement weather may be possible should come prepared with an AWD or 4WD vehicle, and chains may also be required if it snows. No refunds, allowances, or date changes will be given to travelers who are not prepared with the proper vehicle, as outlined in the Rental Agreement.
- Check in is after 4pm and Checkout is by 10am
- Must electronically sign an additional Rental Agreement Terms and Conditions and any Neighborhood Rules sent by Host (property manager) or entry information cannot be sent.
- Must be at least 25 years old to reserve. This person is required to be the person signing the agreement and must be one of the persons staying in the property for the reserved dates.
- No smoking inside the home. No trace of smoking left outside the home.
- Do not leave food or trash outside as it could attract animals. All trash must be bagged and placed in the trash receptacle indicated in the Welcome Book inside the house or your digital guidebook.
- No parties or gatherings above the posted occupancy allowed at any time. Keep outside noise respectable.

NCREC Broker Name: Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals
NCREC License Number: 29198

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

484931

About the neighborhood

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Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

  • Flat Top Brewing Company - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Tate-Evans Park - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Greene - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Elk Statue - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lees-McRae College - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Puerto Nuevo - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Banner Elk Lodge: Walk to Downtown Banner Elk! 2 game rooms, hot tub, pet friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Banner Elk Lodge: Walk to Downtown Banner Elk! 2 game rooms, hot tub, pet friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Banner Elk Lodge: Walk to Downtown Banner Elk! 2 game rooms, hot tub, pet friendly!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Banner Elk Lodge: Walk to Downtown Banner Elk! 2 game rooms, hot tub, pet friendly! located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Flat Top Brewing Company, Tate-Evans Park, and The Greene. Elk Statue and Lees-McRae College are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Banner Elk Lodge: Walk to Downtown Banner Elk! 2 game rooms, hot tub, pet friendly! Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

M S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Amazing stay. Little hiccup on arrival that was quickly rectified by the staff. A testimony to the folk's commitment to running the property with care and class
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Ski Trip

First family ski trip so location was perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Patrick S.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Great Location / House is Dated

Home had great location very close to downtown Banner Elk. Interior has a very distinctive fireplace smoke odor that is very offputting and noticeable. Deck and exterior is dirty and in poor condition. Interior was generally clean but bathrooms showed poor cleaning we noticed on arrival. Little to recommend outside of location and number of beds for large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bradley R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Stay, Close to town

We had a nice time visiting Banner Elk. Home is well appointed and we were able to cook for eight pretty easily. Things were in generally good repair and clean. The family especially enjoyed the pool table and hot tub. The foosball table in the images was not there. Stairs to lower level are a bit steep and narrow. Short drive to restaurants and parks. Plenty of room for our group. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for friends/family ski trip

House fit our large group well, it was clean, well stocked with games. Close to the slopes. Would stay again!Door code wasn’t correct initially, but the property owner responded in about 30 mins, and got it solved.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

William George L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain fun!

Great property for a large group. Easy walk to downtown Banner Elk on their beautiful greenway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Youngki K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice place

Vrbo
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Morgan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain weekend

We had a great time at this property for our friend’s wedding in Banner Elk. Once we got the correct code to the front door, everything was smooth sailing. Location was close to Main Street and we had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Perfect for relaxing. Walk to shops
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas skiing

Easy access to both Sugar and Beech. Great house to bring a few families together.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent rental

We had a wonderful trip at this home. Great spaces, plenty of games, and excellent location. Clean and well-maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Very clean

The house was beautiful and very clean! Hot tub was also very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria S., Georgia, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

This house is exactly as pictured. It was well-stocked with everything our group of 13 needed for a fun vacation in the mountains. The location is great! We especially enjoyed walking and biking to downtown on the nearby Greenway Trail.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Corporate Meetings

Good location and convenient to meetings. Everyone had a bedroom and was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J., Morehead City

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Banner Elk house

We loved it. Comfortable living spaces. Being able to walk the greenway to downtown was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison T., Milford, CT

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Banner Elk Family Trip

We had a great stay in Banner Elk. Our family handle space to relax, play endless pool games and enjoy the hot tub. Very close to downtown shops & restaurants. My only complaint was that the dishwasher did not clean well, so we ended up handwashing a lot.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

larry k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun

Loved the variety of the home
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

This home was perfect for our large family. It was very comfortable and clean and so close to downtown. The host responded quickly when I had questions. The kitchen could have had more silverware and cookware considering the number of people able to sleep there, but overall it was pretty well stocked. We will definitely consider this home again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!!

This was a wonderful property. Very accommodating to our large group. The two living areas provided great separation for people to hang and the bunk beds were a great options for people to not have to share a bed. The kitchen was plenty big and had all the necessary items to cook multiple meals. Would highly recommend for a larger group staying in banner elk and partaking in activities in the area. Quick proximity to Boone and only 10 min from Sugar Mountain and 20 min from the Blue Ridge Parkway!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Todd F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent space for everyone

We loved the layout of this home. It easily accommodated 3 families and kept everyone busy and no one felt cramped. We would definitely return here. It would have been 5 stars but the HVAC is kind of patched together and it took a little moving of fans and heaters from room to room to keep it comfortable but it was manageable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Kathryn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Large home, good location

The house was a great size for our group. Unfortunately we had a few maintenance issues that were not addressed during our stay even after multiple calls and emails (still have not heard back). Overall the location and size were great, but the issue of losing one functional bathroom was very frustrating.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Rajeev H.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Just few fixes

Basement bathroom shower did not work. Spider Webs in most of the corners. Good amenities and full kit was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sheena B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family enjoyed the location and proximity to all we wanted to do. It was very peaceful and quiet with woodland animals grazing in yards every day. The primary King mattress wasn't very comfortable but all other guests stated they slept really well. The furniture is comfortable and there's enough beds and seating for larger families. We liked the kitchen layout both up and downstairs and all the outdoor seating. Our ice maker never worked upstairs but I finally checked downstairs on day 3 so all was well. The property management company offered to repair the upper level ice maker, however, could not come in, because our dog was there without her crate. The house is very pet friendly. We shared needed some basic cleaning supplies and they brought them the same day. The only big issue in the home is the musty smell downstairs, there appears to be a leak or some water that's just holding into the ground near the basement and hot tub. it created difficulty for people with breathing problems like my mom to enjoy billiards downstairs. And luckily, we had plenty enough space upstairs. My daughter stayed downstairs and had no complaints. Having the hot tub was a bonus since it rained a lot on our trip and we got to enjoy that every day as it was covered. We would recommend angling the cover so that the water is able to run down the hill, rather than back towards the house and the porch. It was also really nice to have so many games to play. We had a lot of fun together.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Graham J.

Disastrous stay

After three attempts by Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals to provide us with livable accommodation, we found ourselves in a property with no running water in addition to other deficiencies. We had to wait until the day after check-in for maintenance personnel to come and identify what they thought was the problem. The solution offered was to fit a space heater in the crawl space to raise it's temperature and hopefully resolve the no water problem.We waited for 30 hours for a space heater to be delivered - nothing was forth coming after numerous calls to their customer care line.We packed up and left a day earlier than planned.Still awaiting a refund from the properties management company - Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals.A company who demonstrated a complete lack of customer care and service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Cara T.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Lots of broken things and little help offered.

This home had so many issues during our 6 day stay. To mention a few: Refrigerator not producing water or ice, sink leaking into cabinets, broken couches in living room, broken shelves and rods in closets, scalding hot water in sinks and showers, insufficient space for trash for such a large house (two small cans outside for 6 days), dirt and food stuck in dining table, old, unusable pot and pans. For the amount we paid to stay in this home, all of this could have been fixed. When we reached out for assistance during our stay, we were not helped. I would not recommend this home to anyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023