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Cottage in Banner Elk with kitchen and balcony

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Tucked away in Banner Elk, The Potato House offers a serene retreat. Cozy up by the fireplace or unwind on the spacious deck with an al fresco dining experience. You can also soak in the private hot tub or explore local wineries and breweries within a short drive.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

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

Luxury cottage with spacious deck, amazing views & washer/dryer

The Potato House

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Quiet and serene yet conveniently close to the area's most beloved attractions, this comfortable mountain cottage is a place to experience the best of Banner Elk. In the winter, you'll be ideally located for sledding, tubing, and skiing at Sugar Mountain and Beech Mountain; come summer, you'll enjoy world-class hiking and mountain biking, great breweries and wineries, as well as nearby festivals and concerts.

Cook up a big meal in the fully-equipped kitchen, or grill on the deck for dining al fresco. Relax after a day of fun on the covered patio or the spacious deck. You will love this home with a cozy fireplace, and a gorgeous sitting room with stone walls.

There are so many area attractions you will never run out of fun things to do. From anywhere to half a mile to four miles drive you can visit any of the local wineries and breweries, go hiking, sledding, skiing, and tubing, horseback riding, or explore the gem mines, museums, and don't forget all the great restaurants and local shops.

THINGS TO KNOW
To use streaming services, guests must log in with their own credentials.
The hot tub and the fireplace are currently inoperable.
This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Security camera details: Security camera covering the entryway of the home.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!


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.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,100 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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

Property is also known as

94736

About the neighborhood

Map
Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

  • Banner Elk Winery - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 8 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 11 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Appalachian State University - 24 min drive - 14.2 miles
  • Grandfather Mountain - 26 min drive - 15.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Puerto Nuevo - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury cottage with spacious deck, amazing views & washer/dryer pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury cottage with spacious deck, amazing views & washer/dryer?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury cottage with spacious deck, amazing views & washer/dryer?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury cottage with spacious deck, amazing views & washer/dryer located?

Located in the heart of Banner Elk, this cottage is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Banner Elk Winery and within 3 mi (5 km) of Flat Top Brewing Company and Tate-Evans Park. Lees-McRae College is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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Reviews

Luxury cottage with spacious deck, amazing views & washer/dryer Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 187 out of 223 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 223 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 223 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 223 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 223 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Katy H.

Foggy getaway

Nice location and cute cabin. Perfect for 2 couples.
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10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Perfect home for two couples

Excellent location
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas k.

Cute place, quiet and peaceful

Close to everything yet secluded and peaceful.

10/10 Excellent

Josef F.

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

Wonderful time

It is a perfect place with a wonderful view and very quiet. We never had such a clean place before.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views. Well equipped home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tom R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home is close enough to downtown but just far enough to be away from it and peaceful at night. Home is as described. Had 1 question/issue while we were visiting but response was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Amy S.

Great View

This was our second stay at the Potato House. The location and view is great. The house was very clean. The landscaping needs to be cleaned up, everything is overgrown. The deck was lovely to sit out on any time of the day.
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10/10 Excellent

Ed F.

Great place

Loved the place - perfect for two couples with great views and close to banner elk.
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10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Mountain Retreat

Very quiet and nice get away from big cities. Would definitely recommend this place.
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10/10 Excellent

Zane W.

Amazing Stay!

We booked The Potato House for a few days and loved it! There are beautiful views and definitely enjoyed the privacy from other homes. We would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tarka M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

A great stay! Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Nice week

View was great! Cottage was cozy and very nice
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicky P.

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

Good value rental

For the cost of what we paid for the rental, it was fantastic. It has 2 great outdoor spaces, with a top and lower deck. It is small, but enough space for what we needed. It needs a few simple things, that I noticed others mention, like more towels. We are 60 guest and had to maneuver to get up the outdoor steps and to get in to the high ledge bath tub/showers. We found the furniture and beds comfortable. The kitchen had just about anything you could use, but a big pot to boil spaghetti. We never figured out how to turn the TV's on in the bedrooms, but that could have just been us?!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Great House!

We loved the location of this house so close to downtown Banner Elk and the Winery! The hot tub was great! Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

josh w.

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

House was great. Hot tub was busted

Found hot tub not working and emailed proberty manager. Got no response. Called number that was given also no answer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

Lovely little cabin!

We truly enjoyed our stay at The Potato House! Quaint little cabin with an awesome view. Very clean, equipped with everything we needed for our weekend getaway...loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cannon J.

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

Awesome place

Only complaint was smelly pile of blankets in one of the bedroom, closets and old hairbrush behind one of the beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kateland B.

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

Great getaway

We had a very nice stay in this cozy cabin. We would definitely consider coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

jim s.

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

Always a wonderful experience

Beautiful location and a great property that overlooks grandfather mountain. A wonderful getaway
Stayed 42 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Phillip L.

Clean and spacious

Booked this for my sisters birthday. We all had a great time!! House is clean and perfect location to visit the winery!

10/10 Excellent

Brendan W.

Great cabin and location

Cozy cabin. near slopes and a winery. Good condition with charm. Enjoyed the hot tub and views from the deck. Very comfortable stay. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dick J.

Twice a year for ten years and it just gets better

The Potato House has always been the most amazing place ever. The accomodations and location is perfect for us. Our favorite place in the world.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amos H.

Would do again in a heartbeat!!

Fantastic place to chill, relax and unwind! So well taken care of, beautiful, and efficient! We so loved our stay here!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tara D.

Beautiful setting! Relaxing home.

Amazing views from every window! My husband and I enjoyed a Christmas get-away at the Potato House, and as we anticipated, the location is perfect! Close to everything and yet tucked away in a perfect place.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2018
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8/10 Good

Randall M.

Simple Mountain Getaway

What a lovely location! The Potato house is nestled on a hillside facing Seven Devils. Peaceful views of the ever changing mountain colors from a walkout balcony. The house is very simply equipped with the basics for a getaway. As previously stated, the hot tub is non operational and and outdoor fire pit is also not available for use. Otherwise you’ll find a clean propane grill on the deck and a gas cooktop and oven inside. Drip coffee maker available, but you’ll have to supply your own coffee and fresh water. WiFi worked well. Plenty of plates silverware and small plastic cups. Dishwasher small but functional. Stackable washer and dryer is available, bring your own detergent. Two king size beds were comfortable, but the linens are tired and could use some replacements. As mountain getaways go, this checks all the must have boxes. Very private, extremely quiet surroundings, and beautiful views. Only a few minutes to Banner Elk Winery and a few miles to downtown.