Grandfather Cottage-Banner Elk-3BR/2.5BA, WFIF, AC Fire Pit | Cabaña en Banner Elk

Welcome to Grandfather Cottage!
Free Fun Included Every Day! To enhance your vacation experience, High Mountain Cabin Rentals includes Xplorie, which means free admissions and rentals everyday of your stay to some of the most popular attractions the area has to offer such as a Fun Center, Gemstone Mining, Tubing Adventures, Mountain Tours, Zip Lining, and Amusement! See our website, High Mountain Cabin Rentals, for more information or give us a call for more information.
Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Grandfather Cottage offers a cozy retreat perfectly situated between Boone and Banner Elk. Whether you’re visiting for outdoor adventure, local attractions, or a relaxing getaway, this home puts you close to it all.
You’ll be within walking distance of Grandfather Vineyard, where you can enjoy wine, food trucks, and live music. Just minutes away are the Greater Foscoe Gem Mining Company and Grandfather Trout Farm & Gem Mining,while Sugar Mountain Ski Resort (about 15 minutes away) offers year-round fun—skiing, snowboarding, and ice skating in winter, plus golf and tennis in summer. Also within 15 minutes away is the Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster and Wilderness Run Adventure Course. Time to take your adventure to the next level! Nearby Banner Elk is known for its charming shops, restaurants, breweries, and parks, and Boone (just 20 minutes away) offers farmers markets, outdoor activities, concerts, and more.
The Home:
Grandfather Cottage is a two-level retreat with warm touches, natural light, and plenty of space for family and friends. Inside, you’ll find:
Living Room: Hardwood floors, vaulted tongue-and-groove ceilings with exposed beams, a gas fireplace (seasonal), and Smart TV with Hulu Live TV, Disney and Netflix (owner account).
Sitting Room: Skylight and large window with cozy seating—perfect for reading or relaxing. French doors lead to the side deck.
Dining Area: Seats 8 comfortably, open to the living room and kitchen.
Kitchen: Black stainless steel appliances and everything you need to prepare meals, including a Bonavita 8-cup regular coffee maker, Crock Pot, Cuisinart Toaster, Kitchenaid Hand Mixer, Fabuletta Tea Kettle, Blender and more.
Game Room/Bunk Room: Twin-over-twin bunks, SmartTV with Hulu Live, Disney and Netflix, foosball, Nintendo Wii, and a PacMan multi-cade arcade game—fun for kids and adults alike!
Step outside to enjoy the mountain air, whether it’s coffee on the deck, grilling dinner outdoors with our Weber Gas Grill, or roasting marshmallows by the Solo smokeless fire pit and Adirondack chairs.
Bedrooms & Baths:
Master Suite (upstairs): King bed, and Smart TV with Hulu Live TV, Disney and Netflix, vaulted ceilings with skylights, and a private ensuite bathroom with jetted tub, walk-in shower, and double vanities.
Main Level: One king bedroom with Smart TV, one queen bedroom, and a bunk room with half bath. There’s also an additional full bathroom on this level located between the 2 bedrooms.
Extra Amenities:
Wi-Fi
Central heating & air conditioning
Large laundry room
Outdoor dining and fire pit (wood not provided)
Pet-friendly (up to 2 pets with $100 pet fee per pet, dogs only). If booking using a 3rd party site, the pet fees will be paid outside of Airbnb and VRBO.
Parking & Access:
The home has parking for up to three vehicles via a steep paved driveway. Max 3 vehicles. There are steps from the parking area to the front door. AWD or 4WD is strongly recommended in winter months. The access road is graveled but level located just off the main paved road about half a mile. You will travel through a covered bridge and cross the Watauga River on your way to our home.
Nearby Attractions:
Grandfather Mountain – 13 miles
Tweetsie Railroad – 13 miles
Otter Falls Trail – 4 miles
Hawksnest Adventures – 5 miles
Sugar Mountain Ski Resort – 7 miles
Appalachian Ski Mountain – 14 miles
Beech Mountain Resort – 14 miles
Appalachian State University – 9 miles
Doc’s Rocks! Gem Mine & Amusement (Blowing Rock) – 12 miles
Lowe’s Foods Grocery – 5 miles
Wilderness Run Alpin Coaster – 6 miles
NCREC Broker Name:High Mountain Cabin Rentals
NCREC License number: C21704
This is a non-smoking home.
2 night minimum for off peak times
3 night minimum for select holidays and the entire month of October
4 night minimum for the Thanksgiving holiday (Wednesday - Sunday)
7 night minimum for the July 4th week & Christmas/New Year holidays
***NOTE: As you plan your trip to the mountains, please remember we do get rain, snow, ice, and some foggy days and occasional inconveniences which are out of our control. Winter weather in the Blue Ridge Mountains can occur from November through April. The majority of our homes are accessed by mountain roads, which will be ICY AND SLICK in the winter months. For the safety of you and your party, Please be prepared to drive in snow and ice. This means 4-wheel drive/AWD, good tires, and/or chains. It is your responsibility to be prepared for hazardous road conditions. There will be no refunds, allowances, or date changes resulting from your negligence in this matter.

Grandfather Cottage-Banner Elk-3BR/2.5BA, WFIF, AC Fire Pit Se encuentra en Banner Elk. Grandfather Cottage-Banner Elk-3BR/2.5BA, WFIF, AC Fire Pit ofrece alojamiento, con Aire acondicionado, Seguridad, Barbacoa/Cocina al aire libre, Entre otras comodidades. Estas características Cabaña Aire acondicionado, Seguridad, Barbacoa/Cocina al aire libre, Para que su estadía sea cómoda.

Grandfather Cottage-Banner Elk-3BR/2.5BA, WFIF, AC Fire Pit posee 3 Dormitorios , 2 Baños, y ocupación máxima de 8 people. El alquiler mínimo para esta propiedad es 1 nights, Pero esto puede cambiar dependiendo de la temporada que planee quedarse. Los invitados anteriores han dado un buen calificado, y VRBO lo etiquetó como un Cabaña de primera calificación debido a los excelentes servicios prestados por el propietario o gerente de este Cabaña, y ha proporcionado constantemente excelentes experiencias para sus invitados. La mayoría de las familias o invitados que lo usan lo recomiendan a sus amigos y algunos son invitados repetidos. Cabaña tiene un vecindario amigable, y el Banner Elk tiene lugares interesantes para visitar. Si quieres aprender más sobre el Cabaña en Banner Elk, Como lugares para visitar y cosas para hacer cerca, puede consultar a continuación para obtener más información.