House in Watauga, NC
10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
About this house rental
Summary:
Wake up to sweeping Grandfather Mountain views at this 4BR/3BA retreat for up to 10 guests. Soak in the private hot tub, gather around the fire pit, or challenge the crew in the game room. With multiple outdoor spaces, a fully equipped kitchen and paved access, you'll have plenty to enjoy at home—just a short drive from Banner Elk, Beech Mountain, Sugar Mountain and High Country adventures.
The Space:
Welcome to your mountain escape, where modern comfort meets the best of the High Country. Massive windows fill the open-concept living space with natural light and frame sweeping views of Grandfather Mountain—the kind of view you'll enjoy from morning coffee through sunset.
Step outside and soak in the private hot tub, relax overlooking the pond, or gather around the custom fire pit after a day of mountain adventures.
Inside, 4 spacious bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests, giving families and groups plenty of room to spread out. The fully equipped kitchen makes meals at home easy, while the lower-level game room gives kids and adults their own place to play, hang out and unwind.
When you're ready to explore, you're ideally positioned for the best of the High Country. Ski Beech or Sugar Mountain, hike Grandfather Mountain, spend an afternoon exploring Banner Elk, then come home to the hot tub and mountain views.
Whether you're here for ski season, summer adventures, fall color or simply a few days away, this is a home designed to make the mountains part of the stay—not just the backdrop
Guest Access:
Guests have exclusive access to the entire property and its amenities.
The Neighborhood:
Located in the heart of Banner Elk, this home offers easy access to all the best attractions. You're just minutes from downtown Banner Elk’s shops and restaurants, Grandfather Mountain, Beech Mountain Ski Resort, Sugar Mountain, Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster, wineries, breweries, and endless hiking trails. The neighborhood is peaceful, offering privacy without sacrificing convenience.
Getting Around:
Winter Weather & Mountain Travel Notice
During the winter months, weather conditions in Banner Elk, Beech Mountain, and Sugar Mountain can be unpredictable. Snow, ice, high winds, and rapidly changing road conditions are common and should be expected when traveling to and from the property.
For your safety and ease of travel, we strongly recommend arriving in a 4-wheel drive or all-wheel drive vehicle during winter months. Snow chains may also be necessary depending on conditions. Guests are responsible for monitoring weather forecasts, road conditions, and state travel advisories prior to departure and during travel.
We strongly recommend planning your arrival for around 4:00 PM while daylight is still available. Mountain roads can become significantly more difficult to navigate after dark, especially during or after winter weather events.
While we make reasonable efforts to clear driveways and walkways, snow removal is not guaranteed, especially during active snowfall or severe weather conditions. Natural snowfall may accumulate faster than it can be safely cleared. Snow shovels are provided for guest use so you can clear additional accumulation to your preference.
Mountain travel may be slower than expected, and road closures or delays can occur without notice. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your trip investment in case of weather-related travel interruptions.
Please note that winter weather, road conditions, flight cancellations, or travel delays are not valid reasons for refunds, date changes, or cancellations outside of the listing’s stated cancellation policy. By booking this property, you acknowledge the inherent risks of winter mountain travel and accept responsibility for arriving safely and prepared.
Other Things to Note:
The home includes fast Wi-Fi, smart TVs, a washer and dryer, and a fully stocked kitchen. The game room is a hit with kids and teens, and the hot tub is the perfect way to end a day of adventure. Paved roads make access easy year-round. While downtown Banner Elk is just a few minutes away, a car is recommended to fully explore the Blue Ridge Mountains, Grandfather Mountain, Linville Falls, and nearby ski resorts.
Coolbnbs, the property owner, and approved contractors or service providers may access the property during a guest stay when needed for maintenance, repairs, inspections, appraisals, pest treatments, pool or hot tub service, lawn care, or other standard professional appointments related to the care, safety, or operation of the property.
Guests will be notified in advance whenever reasonably possible, except in the case of an emergency or urgent property-related matter. Guest approval is not required for necessary property access, and no refund, credit, discount, or other compensation will be provided due to Coolbnbs, the owner, or approved service providers entering the property during a stay.
Interaction with Guests:
We're here when you need us, we'll follow your lead.
Wake up to sweeping Grandfather Mountain views at this 4BR/3BA retreat for up to 10 guests. Soak in the private hot tub, gather around the fire pit, or challenge the crew in the game room. With multiple outdoor spaces, a fully equipped kitchen and paved access, you'll have plenty to enjoy at home—just a short drive from Banner Elk, Beech Mountain, Sugar Mountain and High Country adventures.
The Space:
Welcome to your mountain escape, where modern comfort meets the best of the High Country. Massive windows fill the open-concept living space with natural light and frame sweeping views of Grandfather Mountain—the kind of view you'll enjoy from morning coffee through sunset.
Step outside and soak in the private hot tub, relax overlooking the pond, or gather around the custom fire pit after a day of mountain adventures.
Inside, 4 spacious bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests, giving families and groups plenty of room to spread out. The fully equipped kitchen makes meals at home easy, while the lower-level game room gives kids and adults their own place to play, hang out and unwind.
When you're ready to explore, you're ideally positioned for the best of the High Country. Ski Beech or Sugar Mountain, hike Grandfather Mountain, spend an afternoon exploring Banner Elk, then come home to the hot tub and mountain views.
Whether you're here for ski season, summer adventures, fall color or simply a few days away, this is a home designed to make the mountains part of the stay—not just the backdrop
Guest Access:
Guests have exclusive access to the entire property and its amenities.
The Neighborhood:
Located in the heart of Banner Elk, this home offers easy access to all the best attractions. You're just minutes from downtown Banner Elk’s shops and restaurants, Grandfather Mountain, Beech Mountain Ski Resort, Sugar Mountain, Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster, wineries, breweries, and endless hiking trails. The neighborhood is peaceful, offering privacy without sacrificing convenience.
Getting Around:
Winter Weather & Mountain Travel Notice
During the winter months, weather conditions in Banner Elk, Beech Mountain, and Sugar Mountain can be unpredictable. Snow, ice, high winds, and rapidly changing road conditions are common and should be expected when traveling to and from the property.
For your safety and ease of travel, we strongly recommend arriving in a 4-wheel drive or all-wheel drive vehicle during winter months. Snow chains may also be necessary depending on conditions. Guests are responsible for monitoring weather forecasts, road conditions, and state travel advisories prior to departure and during travel.
We strongly recommend planning your arrival for around 4:00 PM while daylight is still available. Mountain roads can become significantly more difficult to navigate after dark, especially during or after winter weather events.
While we make reasonable efforts to clear driveways and walkways, snow removal is not guaranteed, especially during active snowfall or severe weather conditions. Natural snowfall may accumulate faster than it can be safely cleared. Snow shovels are provided for guest use so you can clear additional accumulation to your preference.
Mountain travel may be slower than expected, and road closures or delays can occur without notice. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your trip investment in case of weather-related travel interruptions.
Please note that winter weather, road conditions, flight cancellations, or travel delays are not valid reasons for refunds, date changes, or cancellations outside of the listing’s stated cancellation policy. By booking this property, you acknowledge the inherent risks of winter mountain travel and accept responsibility for arriving safely and prepared.
Other Things to Note:
The home includes fast Wi-Fi, smart TVs, a washer and dryer, and a fully stocked kitchen. The game room is a hit with kids and teens, and the hot tub is the perfect way to end a day of adventure. Paved roads make access easy year-round. While downtown Banner Elk is just a few minutes away, a car is recommended to fully explore the Blue Ridge Mountains, Grandfather Mountain, Linville Falls, and nearby ski resorts.
Coolbnbs, the property owner, and approved contractors or service providers may access the property during a guest stay when needed for maintenance, repairs, inspections, appraisals, pest treatments, pool or hot tub service, lawn care, or other standard professional appointments related to the care, safety, or operation of the property.
Guests will be notified in advance whenever reasonably possible, except in the case of an emergency or urgent property-related matter. Guest approval is not required for necessary property access, and no refund, credit, discount, or other compensation will be provided due to Coolbnbs, the owner, or approved service providers entering the property during a stay.
Interaction with Guests:
We're here when you need us, we'll follow your lead.
Amenities at Grandfather Mtn Views | Hot Tub + Game Room
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Watauga, NC
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
Gorgeous home and views!! Perfect, close location to downtown Banner Elk. Host is very nice and fast communication! We wish we stayed longer and will definitely return!
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
We had a great time and will be coming back!
8 / 10Excellent·Jan 2026
Nice house!
6 / 10Average·Feb 2026
Negatives: The location of this house does require AWD/4WD to access in the winter. There was no mention of this on the listing. We saw multiple cars skidding on the ice and stuck on the road or in a snow embankment leading up to this house and other homes due to the ice on the roads in this neighborhood. We were traveling with another family who had young children and this was extremely stressful for them as they had to abandon the car in the middle of the road and walk up to the home. My other concern is that I specifically booked this house because it mentioned the EV charger in the listing. I also confirmed with the host prior to the stay regarding the EV charger to ensure that we could use it since we were traveling in the winter with our EV and did not want to risk any issues with charging during our stay. The EV charger did not work at all during our stay which added another layer of concern. I did contact the host multiple times regarding this. He indicated that he would have a tech come out (none did). He asked us to reset the EV charger, but there was no reset button on the charger. It was extremely disappointing. We ended up leaving a day early for a 2 day stay because of these concerns. Positives: Nice updated house, has a generator that powers parts of the main level (helpful as we did lose power during the 18 hours we were there).
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Top rated by guests
9.4Outstanding
(13 Ratings)
"Gorgeous home and views!! Perfect, close location to downtown Banner Elk. Host is very nice and fast communication! We wish we stayed longer and will definitely return!"
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