Soak up the natural beauty of Banner Elk, North Carolina, when you stay at this comfortable Blue Ridge Mountain vacation rental home. This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home near the Watauga River is the ideal base for hiking, skiing, and brewery-hopping. Outdoor-loving families will relish the proximity to winter sports at Sugar Mountain Resort and the stunning views on the Blue Ridge Parkway. At the end of the day, return to this North Carolina vacation rental to grill and hang out on the deck! -- THE PROPERTY -- Pet Friendly w/ Fee | Community Pool | Private Deck | 9 Mi to Downtown Banner Elk Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa COMMUNITY AMENITIES: Outdoor heated swimming pool, tennis courts, basketball court, trailhead access INDOOR LIVING: Decorative fireplace, Smart TVs, books, dining table OUTDOOR LIVING: Gas grill, hammock, wood fire pit (wood not provided), private deck w/ outdoor dining area & umbrella, screened patio KITCHEN: Cooking basics, coffee maker, dishwasher, stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishware & flatware, ice maker, toaster oven, coffee, tea & snacks GENERAL: Free WiFi, keyless entry, complimentary toiletries, linens & towels, in-unit washer & dryer, central heating & air conditioning, laundry detergent, trash bags & paper towels FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip), stairs required for access PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles), RV/trailer parking available on-site, free street parking -- THE LOCATION -- GET OUTDOORS: Otter Falls Trail (4 miles), Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster (6 miles), Sugar Mountain Resort (7 miles), Tate-Evans Park (9 miles), Blue Ridge Parkway Access (11 miles), The Blowing Rock (12 miles), Grandfather Mountain (13 miles), Calloway Peak View Trail (13 miles), Beech Mountain Ski Resort (14 miles) HIT THE SLOPES: Sugar Mountain Resort (7 miles), Appalachian Ski Mountain (13 miles), Beech Mountain Ski Resort (14 miles) BREWERIES & WINERIES: Grandfather Vineyard & Winery (1 mile), Blind Elk Tap Room (9 miles), Lost Province Brewing Co. (9 miles), Appalachian Mountain Brewery (9 miles), Blowing Rock Brewing Company (10 miles), Booneshine Brewing Company (12 miles) AIRPORT: Asheville Regional Airport (87 miles) -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome - because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - Pet friendly with a $50 fee (+ fees & taxes) - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: This property requires stairs to access. No additional stairs are required inside the home - NOTE: The fireplace is not available for guest use