Cabin w outdoor Fireplace, Spa, Walk to Banner Elk

Beech Mountain, North Carolina
$430 avg/night
Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to Hidden Gem — a cozy 3BR mountain cottage tucked in the woods just 1/3 of a mile from downtown Banner Elk. Enjoy rustic charm and modern comfort with an open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, and a stone fireplace. Relax on the screened porch, unwind in the hot tub, or gather around the outdoor fire pit with stunning Grandfather Mountain views. Just minutes from Beech and Sugar Mountain Ski Resorts, Hidden Gem offers the perfect blend of privacy, charm, and convenience.

Thespace

Hidden Gem is a charming rustic cottage nestled in the woods right beside Lees-McRae College and just a short walk to downtown Banner Elk. This peaceful retreat perfectly blends cozy mountain charm with modern comfort.

Inside, the home features three spacious bedrooms all located on the main floor—a great setup for guests who prefer to avoid stairs. There’s also a loft area with two low twin beds that’s perfect for kids but may not be ideal for adults. The inviting great room centers around a classic wood-burning indoor fireplace, creating the perfect spot to unwind after a day exploring the High Country.

Step outside to a large single-level deck with comfortable seating, a wood-burning outdoor fireplace (a guest favorite!), and a bubbling hot tub. The hog-wired fenced yard is perfect for pets—dogs are welcome!

From the back deck, you can enjoy soothing sounds of the nearby falls—possibly Mill Pond Falls—adding to the peaceful mountain atmosphere. While you don’t have a direct view of Grandfather Mountain, the property still offers lovely mountain views surrounded by serene woods.

And despite its proximity to Lees-McRae College, the area is incredibly calm. The campus is quiet, and weekend noise is rare—if you see ten students at once, it’s a crowd!

Whether you’re sipping coffee by the fireplace, stargazing by the outdoor hearth, or strolling into town for dinner, Hidden Gem offers a cozy and convenient escape right in the heart of Banner Elk.

Guest access
You will have full access to the entire property, including the screened porch, hot tub, game room with pool table, outdoor fire pit, and private backyard. There’s also plenty of parking available in front of the cabin.

Other things to note
Hidden Gem borders Lees-McRae College, and there may be occasional noise related to the school. Please note that guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Smoking, and parties are not permitted.

AWD or 4WD is highly recommended during the winter months if weather conditions are adverse.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total (up To 55 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Kitchen Island Microwave Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Jetted Bathtub Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Pool Or Billiards Table TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: No Smoking Allowed At This Property Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Doug D.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2026

    Stayed Apr 30, 2026

    The host was excellent to communicate with. All went well. Only the Hot tub wasn’t working for us which was a main reason we wanted to stay here. yet everything else was outstanding. the beds and furniture was very comfortable. We enjoyed playing pool. and grilling in the grill. it’s worth the atay

  • Andrea C.

    Submitted May 19, 2026

    Stayed May 8, 2026

    So close and convenient to town, walking distance to lots of things. Perfect for college graduation weekend, we were able to just walk over to the ceremony. Several amenities we didn't have time to enjoy and would definitely go back again.

  • Zoe W.

    Submitted Dec 16, 2025

    Stayed Dec 11, 2025

    What a magical place to spend 5 days near Christmas (especially since it snowed)! We so enjoyed the lovely fireplace, the hot tub, the game room and the overall coziness of this home - truly a Hidden Gem that was a wonderful place to ring in my 65th year!

  • robert a.

    Submitted Dec 11, 2025

    Stayed Dec 5, 2025

    Kitchen was very well stocked, even had snow shovels for us when it snowed.

  • Danielle S.

    Submitted Nov 13, 2025

    Stayed Nov 10, 2025

    Absolutely perfect stay. Exceeded expectations by a long shot. House was perfect - charming, clean, and extremely well appointed. Bed was super comfortable too. Area is wonderful also - very charming town with plenty to do. We will definitely be returning!

  • Catie C.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2025

    Stayed Oct 16, 2025

    This home was PERFECTION, y’all! The location was within walking distance to the famous Woolly Worm Festival and all of the ridiculously amazing restaurants beautiful Banner Elk has to offer. The hot tub was awesome! The kitchen is well appointed (not that we used it, what with the previously mentioned restaurants). Clean, spacious, what more does anyone need? We can’t wait to come back next year and hope that this home will be available again. 100

  • olivia s.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2025

    Stayed Oct 13, 2025

    Great location right in downtown Banner Elk. We absolutely loved hearing the college bell go off every half hour. The beds were super comfortable and the outside living area was a common meeting place for my family. We enjoyed the fireplace every night we were there. The kitchen was very well stocked with everything we needed. Hot tub was clean. We would definitely stay there again.

  • Angela R.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2025

    Stayed Sep 27, 2025

    Absolute gem! Beautiful location, great views from the porches, enjoyed the hot tub. Kitchen had everything we needed! My daughter loved sleeping on the sleeping porch! Beautiful bathrooms, plenty of living space! We had fun playing pool and resting! Incredible spot for all!

  • Barry W.

    Submitted Sep 12, 2025

    Stayed Sep 8, 2025

    Perfect mountain retreat with close proximity to restaurants, shops & outdoor activities.

  • Steve R.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    Comfortable home close to everything in Banner Elk, and the college

  • Patrick H.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2025

    Stayed Jun 7, 2025

    We booked this cabin in Banner Elk last summer after seeing it online and we were able to drive by it last year to double check its location. When we checked in things were as advertised. We spent many evening hours on the deck overlooking a valley which contains a Mill Pond and waterfalls, which serenaded us and a few guests who came to dinner. Our thirty-day stay turned out to be the perfect about of time. Our labrador appreciated the location almost as much as we did. It is right on the campus of Lees-McRae college. Many walks around the campus were special. The 4th of July parade in Banner Elk assembles on a street right by the cabin, so we were able to walk over to watch the parade. The cabin is well equipped, close to everything in Banner Elk, Boone and Blowing rock. We are thinking about going back next year.

  • Susan S.

    Submitted May 12, 2025

    Stayed May 8, 2025

    This is a roomy house right on the Less Mcrae campus making it easy to use for drop offs, homecoming, parents weekend.

  • Lisa T.

    Submitted Apr 29, 2025

    Stayed Apr 25, 2025

    My husband, friends, nephew and his family stayed here. The house was great and perfect location! You can easily walk to the town which was very nice. We had friends visit over the weekend and because the house is so open we were able to visit with everyone comfortably. The loft was a plus for the kids. We highly recommend and hope to stay there again sometime!

  • Barbara M.

    Submitted Apr 22, 2025

    Stayed Apr 2, 2025

    Did a good bit of kitchen cleaning upon arrival. House has good layout would go back if it was cleaner. Fav spot is back deck fireplace.

  • Karen S.

    Submitted Dec 2, 2024

    Stayed Nov 27, 2024

    We stayed here over the Thanksgiving holiday to visit with family. We loved the layout of the cabin. The beds were comfortable (it was a plus to have queen & king size beds). Plenty of hot water for six adults to get showers. It was so cozy! We played pool, built a fire, and enjoyed the hot tub. We would definitely stay here again. Suggestion - It would be nice if a crock pot was available to use. I had to borrow my niece's.

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$430+
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