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Spacious Mountain Home near Skiing

Escape to a cozy home with ski resort access nearby. Gather around the fireplace or enjoy outdoor gatherings on your wrap-around deck.

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8262 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Spacious Mountain Home near Skiing

Must be at least 25 years of age to book.

Welcome to Hawkes Nest!

Hawkes Nest is a charming mountain home with three (3) bedrooms on a large wooded property with seasonal mountain views, located just outside of downtown Banner Elk at the base of Beech Mountain. Ideal for all seasons, you are less than five (5) miles to the slopes of Beech Mountain Ski Resort and maybe ten (10) miles to the slopes of Sugar Mountain Ski Resort for snow skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, snow tubing, and sledding. Once the slopes close in the late spring, the High Country is a beautiful place to visit as nature awakens with warm, sunny days and cool, crisp nights. The summer speaks for itself, and the High Country sees an incredible demand for summer vacation destinations. After the summer ends and we roll into the fall, the weather is a big draw, again with pleasant days and chilly nights, and the color palette comes to life as the leaves change to fiery oranges, reds, golds, and browns. The views at Hawkes Nest begin to open up during the fall leaf season, which makes this a special place to stay.

The main level offers a great room with comfy sofas, an HD ROKU Smart TV with DVD Player and digital cable programming, and a wood-burning fireplace. The kitchen, fully stocked with glassware, silverware, dishware, and cookware, is adjacent to the great room. Its central island seats four (4) guests, and the dining table seats six guests. Hawkes Nest accommodates ten in the dining area.

The master suite has a hand-hewn-log king-sized bed, an HDTV with digital cable programming, and an ensuite bathroom. The bathroom has a jetted tub and separate shower, a double vanity, and a walk-in closet. Upstairs offers two more bedrooms. Each has a private full bathroom with a shower. One of the two upstairs bedrooms features a queen bed and an HD ROKU Smart TV with digital cable programming. The other upstairs bedroom has two (2) twin beds, a twin daybed with a twin trundle bed, a foosball table, and an HD ROKU Smart TV with digital cable programming. There are two inflatable twin-size aero beds upstairs for extra sleeping options. At the top of the stairs is a central Juliette Deck which enjoys the seasonal mountain views.

The main level has a covered front porch leading to a wrap-around deck on the side and rear of the house. You will find an electric grill, an outdoor dining table, and a hot tub on this deck. Paved parking with a ramp down to the front porch and level entry makes this a handicap-friendly house for mobility issues. A washer and dryer, wireless internet, and central heating and air conditioning are a few of the basic amenities you will have. A convenient location close to the restaurants and shops in downtown Banner Elk, a short drive to the Lees McRae campus, and a short drive up to the slopes on Beech Mountain Ski Resort make this an ideal mountain getaway. The owners spend a decent amount of time here, and it shows as it feels like a well-loved and well-cared-for home.

Sleeping Arrangements (sleeps up to 8 guests):
King Master Suite (sleeps 2)
Queen Bedroom Suite (sleeps 2)
Twin Bedroom Suite, with 2 Twin Beds (sleeps 2), a twin daybed, and twin trundle bed.
with 2 Twin Air Mattresses, one in each of the upstairs bedrooms suites (sleeps 2)

Property manager

Carolina Cabin Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Foosball table
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf privileges
  • Golfing on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2818 sq ft (262 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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

351148

About the neighborhood

Map
Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

  • Lees-McRae College - 18 min walk
  • Land of Oz - 9 min drive
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 11 min drive
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 21 min drive
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Blind Elk Tap Room - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beech Mountain Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪5506' Skybar - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Mountain Home near Skiing pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Mountain Home near Skiing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Mountain Home near Skiing?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Mountain Home near Skiing located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Lees-McRae College, Flat Top Brewing Company, and Banner House Museum. Banner Elk Winery and Sugar Creek Gem Mine are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Spacious Mountain Home near Skiing Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We keep coming back!
This was our 3rd stay and we love it! We had the best time between Christmas and New Year with cozy fires, hikes, watching the local wildlife. There was a little snow on departure day!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Cristen B.

Great but watch the driveway
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rachel D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Cleanliness was awful!
Dried dripped food in the fridge, blankets crumpled into a pile on closet floors, shower with hairs and dripped soap or shampoo, old wet coffee grounds still in the coffee maker, coffee pot with dried coffee in the bottom, dirty bathroom mats in the bathroom floors, a layer of dust so thick you could write in it.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hawks Nest Cabin
This was a beautiful house in the mountains just above town in banner elk. We ended up coming to town to ski at beach mountain for the weekend. When we arrived to the cabin in the snow the driveway was already plowed and was plowed a few more times during the stay. Has amazing views off the back porch and in the hot tub. Very spacious and clean house. Would highly recommend to anyone! I hope to be back one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Restful
This is a beautiful spot, property is gorgeous. Very restful and Banner Elk is lovely. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephanie k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring break ski trip
The cabin was as listed. Great space. Plenty of room. We had 2 adult couples with 3 teen boys. We had a great time. The place was close to both Beech mountain and Sugar mountain. The cabin had everything we needed for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend with my family
We went up for snow tubing. The cabin was great. Good location, very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Kelley E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall good
Enjoyed a long weekend here while we skiied at Sugar Mountain. Had some initial things that required support from the rental company upon arrival, but got those worked out. The rooms are very spacious and the many bathrooms were in great shape, too. Kitchen was decently stocked for cooking basics for family- not the best I've experienced but we were able to make due. Overall, was a good value- would love to give them a five but feel like just a little extra attention to the place and to the checkin process would have gotten them that.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Claire H., Tampa

Liked: Cleanliness
Hawk's Nest
Great property and location. Everything was very clean. The only downfall is that the property was not really stocked well - very short on towels (1 per guest), garbage bags (1), toilet paper (1 per bathroom), paper towels, etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Kimberly l.

Birthday snow holiday
The cabin is nice. We love the location right between Beech Mt. and Sugar, an easy drive to any of the restaurants and shopping in Banner Elk! The driveway is a little intimidating to come down in the ice and snow. You definitely want to have 4 wheel drive for the driveway, visions of skidding out of control all the way into the front living room of the cabin dancing in your mind. We loved the hot tub but wish it was located under the upper deck so we didn't have to dig it out of snow or walk in the snow to use it. There was a few things that made us think the cleaning could have been done a little better, black finger prints on the light switch plates, the cook top grimy, etc so I am glad I had my bottles of Microban to go over everything. Would have done that anyway no matter how clean it seemed, you need to be responsible for your own family's safety. Other than that the cabin was beautiful, lots of space for everyone to spread out and get their alone time when needed. The kids loved their room so much we hardly ever saw them. The room for the kids is up stairs so it is great for the adults to be able to sit and have adult time in front of the fireplace, away from the kid drama. The beds are very comfortable,. I have a bad back and usually can't sleep well in others beds. The master was great and my sister said the upper queen was good too. We never ran out of hot water with all six of us there. There was Netflix on the TV so we were able to watch Disney + and we were able to Chromecast the super bowl game onto the living room TV pretty easily, there is plenty of books and games as well. There is a ramp from the driveway to the front door that is a really great feature for rolling you luggage into the house avoiding the stairs. Most of all it is great to know that if you have a disability or break a leg on the slopes you can get a wheelchair into the lower/main level of the house. Over all it was a really nice stay and we were lucky enough to have snow falling the days we were there! For some of our group it was the first time seeing snow! Thanks for having us in your beautiful home! PS When staying in these Covid times make sure you call ahead for reservations for dinner, play time, slope time, tickets everything! The availability for everything is very limited.

10/10 Excellent

marta p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!
Very nice home, we loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Joy G.

Wonderful location!
We had a wonderful snowy adventure! The house is cozy and well appointed. We were a little disappointed in the housekeeping. I had to wash all the silverware, every piece we pulled had food dried on it. That was a bummer considering the price point, but otherwise it was just awesome! Comfy beds, lots of amenities, and the location was outstanding! We sled right in the backyard and loved every minute! We look forward to returning next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Adrienne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ski vacation
Beautiful at first sight, I side wonderful!!! Small issue with hot tub, but every else was perfect! Close to both ski resorts and town excursions.... I highly recommend this property to families!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Nice place to stay
Great location. Really enjoyed staying here and highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

William K., Charlotte NC

Liked: Cleanliness
wine weekend
We did the high Contury wine trail and the house is just what we need. Fit 6 adults with on problem close to shopping and restaurant will be stay again when I come back to the area
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Lara L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick ski weekend
Location and amenities were great for a quick ski weekend for our family of four. Even split between Sugar and Beech ski resorts. Only small issue is that the hot tub was set to 84 degrees when we arrived so we couldn’t use it the first night.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

John S.

Pretty good despite issues
After booking online I was called by the management company telling me I hadn't met the minimum stay. This was days after being charged. After a couple of days and several phone calls, they agreed to keep my money and allow us to stay for the two nights we requested. Upon arrival, there was trash all over the deck outside including food scraps and a used diaper. In addition to this, the hot tub was left open so it had lots of debris in it and was only half full of water. The handyman who came after calling the management company was extremely nice and did a great job cleaning up outside as well as draining and refilling the hot tub but we still had to wait a day before we could use it. All in all, it was a decent place but I will be wary of renting from Carolina Cabin Rentals again.