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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Property grounds
Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9148 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

Grandfather Getaway

Welcome to Grandfather Getaway!

Come and enjoy this mountain cabin with stunning views of Grandfather Mountain and the valley. This beautifully furnished cabin features a wood-burning stone fireplace on the main floor, vaulted ceilings, and a covered deck with breathtaking views.

In addition to the comfortable interiors, the outdoor space boasts a covered deck with a hot tub, outside fireplace, and heater. Guests can relax and enjoy the mountain air after a long day of shopping, hiking, skiing, or sightseeing. This home has four bedrooms and can accommodate up to 10 guests in two queen beds, two twin beds, and two bunk beds. This beautiful mountain cabin exudes all the warmth and charm that the North Carolina mountains are renowned for.

Important Information - Please note that traffic noise from Hwy 105 can be heard, particularly from the deck area.

MUST BE AT LEAST 25 YRS YEARS OLD TO BOOK.

*Allows pets with an additional fee.
*Firewood is available for purchase after booking. Please contact Carolina Cabin Rentals if interested.

Property manager

Carolina Cabin Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,596 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

294310

About the area

Map
Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

  • Grandfather Trout Farm - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Grandfather Mountain - 17 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 22 min drive - 18.2 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blind Elk Tap Room Banner Elk - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪5506' Bar - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Grandfather Getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Grandfather Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grandfather Getaway?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Grandfather Getaway located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Watauga River and Grandfather Trout Farm. Grandfather Mountain State Park and Grandfather Vineyard & Winery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Grandfather Getaway Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

2.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Roualeyn F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little noisy
It is a well built and generally well-maintained property, spoiled by being so close to NC 105, from which truck noise and truck fumes make it impossible to enjoy the outside facilities in the middle of the day. The pillows need replacing as they are dirty and old.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cabin with well stocked kitchen
This cabin had the most well appointed kitchen I’ve ever seen in a vacation rental. My kids have food allergies so we tend to cook on vacation and I was so blessed by the numerous baking pans, measuring cups/spoons, pots of every size, cutting boards, and tons of kitchen tools. There’s plenty of cutlery, dishes and enough gadgets for a coffee drinker. I thought I’d have to mix my cookies by hand but there was a handheld mixer to use! Such a great surprise. The kitchen dish towels were very water repellent (maybe the housekeeper needs to use less fabric softener) and really didn’t dry the dishes. There was very little hand soap in the bathrooms considering we had nine people staying for a week. That’s just not the kind of thing I think to pack on vacation. We just barely had enough. The housekeeper left an envelope asking for a tip, which irked me considering we paid a cleaning fee and the floors weren’t clean. They were free of debris but when we wiped up something we dropped on the kitchen floor the first night, the paper towel turned dark grey. The driveway has a blind turn and the mirror at the road for it is very difficult to see. It was quite dangerous and nerve wracking each time we had to leave the cabin. The fire pit is lovely, AC in the cabin works really well, and it’s a nice place to stay but the road noise made sitting outside less relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Noyka

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
We were extremely dissatisfied with the cabin. - The description states it sleeps 9 guests, it does not, it sleeps 8. Sofa is not a sofa bed. One of our guests had to sleep on the couch. -The cabin was dirty. All the glasses and plates were dirty. When we tried loading the dishwasher to clean the glassware the dishwasher fell out of the cabinetry. -Went to use one of the extra towels and it was stained. I have pictures. -The extra blankets smelled moldy as if they had not been washed in months. -The worst part though was the roaches in the kitchen. We had to buy roach traps and lay them all around the kitchen. Horrible! -The place is very outdated. Lost power in the kitchen on the second day we were there because we plugged in a toaster in an outlet we shouldn't have! The shower on the first floor was either scalding hot or cold. I mean these are not the conditions you keep a rental property in. -The only positive thing I can write about the cabin is the view. The view is pretty. Needless to stay we will NEVER stay here again and hope the management company/owner updates and exterminates the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Megan L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointing
After much debate on which place to stay, given the pictures and description, we thought this place looked the best. We were sadly mistaken. They wait until the period in which you won’t get your $$ back for you to fill out an additional lease agreement and emails that request the full names and ages of everyone in the party. Nothing makes you feel more on eggshells then signing your life away before staying somewhere. Upon arrival, the place wasn’t clean— crumbs on the table and kitchen, deadbolt wasn’t working on the door, 2 cockroaches in the kitchen, and as we were bringing our items in, our elderly dog fell down the steep wooden stairs to the basement. A few bumps and bruises he ended up being okay, but it worried us with a toddler and 9 year old— we reached out to the property manager asking if they had a barrier or baby gate for safety purposes and they directed us to rent or purchase one. We purchased one and left it at the property out of good faith for anyone else traveling with little ones or fur babies. No soap to wash your hands, the bathroom smelt like urine (the shower curtain was saturated in stains), and when we went to go shower after a long day of travel, the shower was completely broken and the downstairs toilet wasn’t working. Apparently the cleaners flush old soap in the toilet. 7 people and only one working toilet— not ideal. It took them over 48 hours to fix it. No offer of a refund for our inconvenience. Worst place we’ve ever stayed.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving Getaway
I have never traveled and stayed somewhere for Thanksgiving, so this was really exciting for our family. I have always loved Grandfather mountain and Banner Elk, so this was the perfect place when we found it. The cabin is very cozy and comforting. There was plenty of space for all of us. Other than the food and a couple other minor things, we had everything we needed to prepare our Thanksgiving dinner. It was full of household items that you would need on a regular basis (pots/pans, Pyrex, silverware, dishes, coffee pots, etc). They were plenty of towels and washcloths. The hot tub came in handy a few nights. If you were to ask me for any constructive critique's, I would say that the kitchen lighting could be a little better. Unfortunately, the lights above the island kept going in and out and the cabin sits down a small driveway next to a house ( the neighbors were very quiet with the exception of their dogs but we didn’t care because we all have dogs). Other than that I have no complaints and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Avery W.

Noisy but Pretty
Our stay was good overall, the loudness of the highway from the house was noisier than we anticipated. We did have trouble with the lights staying on and with the AC circulating properly. The code did not work upon arrival (with 3 kids and 2 dogs at 9pm) and the second code given did not work either. The cabin company was very helpful and quick to solve the issue. It was not the cleanest property (a lot of stains on downstairs carpet) but it is pet friendly. Overall we had a good time and the view was pretty!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Mountain Getaway
We had an amazing stay. The cabin is easy to find (the driveway is very steep so be prepared for snow with AWD/4Wd). There is ample parking available and check in was super easy. Communication with the host is fast and thorough. The cabin is very spacious and we really appreciated that there were sufficient furnishings as well with a table that can seat a large party, comfortable living area seating, night stands and lamps in all the bedrooms, etc. The kitchen is beautifully appointed with every pot, pan or small appliance you could need. Plenty of towels, cozy beds/bedding and full laundry room, too. We cooked lots of meals together, played games (there is a nice supply of games provided), and enjoyed the hot tub. The provided binder of local attractions and restaurants was also very handy. I would absolutely choose this property again for a return trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
The location and property were amazing! The only downside was the driveway is scary to pull out of because it’s on a wooded corner. We loved our stay and property management was excellent. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short ride to Grandfather Mtn
It’s was a quick trip as we had tickets to Grandfather Glows and the kids (teenagers) wanted to come along. It was close enough to grandfather that we didn’t worry about leaving them behind during the event. They each had their own room always a plus. Everything worked like it should. Nobody ran out of hot water. The wifi ran all their gadgets and Xboxes without any lagging. I don’t know what else to say I knew it was an older house. There was a neighbor close by we never heard or saw so we tried to do them the same courtesy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Abhishu

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was our very first Wood Cabin Experience and I want to say that the view from the cabin of the mountians was awesome. Proximity to nearby Banner Elk town for grocery, eateries & local stores was a very convient factor from this cabin. Would recommend it to anyone who wants to have a good safe time in a wood cabin in the mountains without being too secluded.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

David W.

Beautiful views
Location is outstanding, home is cool! Needs to ge maintained! A/C did not work, compressor does not function! Reported with no response. Refrigerator didn't work, replacement also was non functioning. Property and Location are amazing. Ive never had these issues with one of your properties before.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Mountain Getaway
Had a lovely stay at this cabin. Close to ski resort, otter falls, and the hot tub was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles B., Fountain Inn SC USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views
Convenient to all areas. Very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
The cabin was clean and comfortable. The noise from the road was a bit more than we expected when we booked it, but after reading some of the reviews we knew to expect it. The views made up for it. Lots of hiking trails, getting into driveway from the direction of Boone was a little tricky but better from Banner Elk direction. Would rent this cabin again. Thank you for your hospitality!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really Enjoyable
Great rental with the best view of Grandfather Mountain imaginable! Would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Thomas B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Banner Elk
Upon arriving to the house we noticed a lot of ground trash, We pulled vines off the house and picked up trash before the arrival of our main guest! The refrigerator went out and it took them three days & we lost tons of food but we eventually got a new one after replacements that did not worn but they were very gracious and giving us a food credit! House was somewhat dirty with dog hair on the furniture And the house was located on top of a very busy highway… Jacuzzi looked dirty and cover doesn’t work plus Lots of trash on the ultra slick wood deck! House really needs to be deep clean but overall we had a good stay and the location is central to everything just felt the pictures over sold the property vs price ! It’s very charming and management responded quickly and over all fun town and decent house ! Thx * outside of the house the land can’t be used it’s so steep and the one hammock was broken which was a bummer
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Wendy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed in banner elk for my daughters wedding with my whole family
The house was very cute. However the furniture needs some work and the dishes were all chipped. I was disappointed in the stocking of the house. 2 rolls of toilet paper for a house that sleeps 8 is clearly insufficient. And many of the things such as lights and hair dryer did not work. The peppery was beautiful but do wish there would have been some forewarning about the road noise. The hot tub was fabulous. Overall our experience was nice but we would not rent that particular house again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jannifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was as described
The property was described accurately. It was clean and had beautiful views. We enjoyed our stay. The road noise was a bit much, but that was disclosed in the ad. So I can't knock them for that. Great value for the location. We enjoyed the hot tub, the views, and its location to all the activities and restaurants we wanted to visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jason B., Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Good spot to just relax and be close to local attractions. Cabin provided everything we needed for the stay. The hot tub is a great feature, especially after long days of hiking. We would certainly stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great trip
Great views and convenient to everything we wanted to do. Enjoyed the hot tub. Nice open area for dining, cooking, tv etc... so everyone feels included. Great for family time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mitra K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good place
Easy access to place, clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cabin in a Great Location
My husband and I took our kids skiing for the first time. We really enjoyed the views and the hot tub. Everything was nice and clean and the location is perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Carla B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful get away
Our family had a blast staying at this cabin. It was very roomy and the hot tub was just what we needed after snowboarding all day. My only complaint would be the driveway. We did come with an AWD SUV so the incline wasn't the issue, it is the traffic coming around the corner while you are at the bottom of the incline. Other than that it was well worth the money.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Malea H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Ladies Weekend!
Enjoyed this rental with a group of ladies escaping before the hustle bustle of the holiday season. Great location and amenities. The management company was quick to help with challenges, door lock batteries needed to be replaced, GFI needed to be reset and was located outside the home. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Jennifer Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
The house and location were exactly as described. The views were amazing and if there wasn’t any road noise, it would have been perfect. Our family had a wonderful time and enjoyed our stay. The only suggestion I would give is the lighting in the house is very dark and extra blankets in the closet had food on them. The location is perfect though. A little more attention to detail could be used.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021