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Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Laurel Cottage offers a serene retreat with a gas fireplace and hot tub under the stars. Enjoy mountain views from the deck or explore nearby Banner Elk's downtown area, local festivals, and parks.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Entire place

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

Laurel Cottage - Home w/ hot tub, fire pit, walk to Banner Elk, pets OK

Laurel Cottage combines the tranquility of mountain air and untouched nature with an ideal location near quaint downtown Banner Elk. We are ideally located 15 minutes from Beech and Sugar Mountains. Banner Elk is home to local festivals, amazing restaurants, parks, alpine coaster, local breweries & Lees McRae College. Within a short drive access the Blue Ridge Parkway, Grandfather Mtn and Blowing Rock. End the day with the sunset from the deck or cozied up to the gas fireplace. We have recently added a new hot tub located under the stars on our property. It is the perfect location to end the day after a long hike or day on the slopes. Because of this addition, we have added security cameras at the front and back entrance to the house. The hot tub can be viewed by the camera. This is for security only. It is activated by motion and will be monitored when we have unexpected motion. We expect motion during a rental and we will respect your privacy at all times.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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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 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

A signed Rental Agreement will be required. Please note, we have security cameras on exterior front and back entryways.
We provide a Starter Kit with toilet paper, paper towels, hand and bath soap. Guests may need to purchase more during stay. Firewood not included.
No refunds for inclement weather. Winter months WILL require all wheel drive/snow chains. Roads and driveway may be steep and snow/ice covered.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Read our pet policy. We luv dogs!

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: BYO crib/high chair or rent from a local provider.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, a security system and a deadlock
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

About the area

Located in Banner Elk, this holiday home is near theme parks and in the mountains. Tweetsie Railroad is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech Mountain Resort are worth checking out. Land of Oz and Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Banner Elk travel guide
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Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

  • Throughout my childhood I spent so much time at this park. I always remember of thinking of it as the park in the middle of the mountains. What I never noticed as a child was how every single aspect of this park was planned out and put there for a reason. Likewise before studying the photographic image I had never thought about how we construct a image and its affordances and constraints. One thing I really want to point out in this image is that while we have this beautiful park there is a huge ugly pipe in the middle of the photograph. It is part of the necessity of the planning of the park, just like the frame is a necessity of an image. We sometimes want to forget it is there but it is a necessary part of an image and still has meaning. #appalachianechoes
    Tate-Evans Park
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • This is the headstone of Banner Elk, North Carolina. This elk has been in the town forever, but this past year the elk has been refurbished and installed as the centerpiece of the town. This elk frames Appalachia in the sense of this small town pride in the mountains. In the background you can see the historic elementary school and rolling mountains and once again the North Carolina pride of the state flag surrounding this elk even though about 100ft to the right there is another flagpole with the same flags raised high and proud. This is where every child in this town went to school in this picturesque location but as time rolls on is Appalachia move on too? #appalachianechoes
    The Greene
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Flat Top Brewing Company
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Elk Statue
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lees-McRae College
    18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    11 min drive
  • Town Tavern of Banner Elk
    13 min walk
  • Beech Mountain Resort Cafeteria
    14 min drive
  • Banner Elk Cafe
    19 min walk
  • Blink Elk Tap Room
    19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Laurel Cottage - Home w/ hot tub, fire pit, walk to Banner Elk, pets OK pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Laurel Cottage - Home w/ hot tub, fire pit, walk to Banner Elk, pets OK?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Laurel Cottage - Home w/ hot tub, fire pit, walk to Banner Elk, pets OK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Laurel Cottage - Home w/ hot tub, fire pit, walk to Banner Elk, pets OK?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Laurel Cottage - Home w/ hot tub, fire pit, walk to Banner Elk, pets OK located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Flat Top Brewing Company and Tate-Evans Park. The Greene and Elk Statue are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Laurel Cottage - Home w/ hot tub, fire pit, walk to Banner Elk, pets OK Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacob S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hot Tub Paradise

Perfect cabin for a small group ski trip! Hot tub was perfect for relaxing after a day on the slopes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eli E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place and great hosts!

Great location and great place. Hosts were very nice and accommodating! We will absolutely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

April M., Winter haven Fl

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful mountain home

We just spent the weekend in this beautiful mountain cabin. The listing describes everything perfectly. The home has very comfortable furniture. The beds are fabulous and the hot tub is a nice addition at the end of the day. We loved how private it was and the views from the deck while we relaxed was perfect. We had a family of 9 deer visit us everyday several times a day. The home is very close to downtown and all the great restaurants. We had a delicious lunch and Dinner at Sorrentos there’s also an arcade that was fun to play arcade games in. Hosts were very responsive anything I had a question . We will definitely look to book this cabin on our next trip back to BE.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Sharon E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location! Hot tub was a big hit.

This place is an easy 15 minutes to Beech Mountain. Our teens loved the hot tub! The only heaters in the home are space heaters and a ventless gas heater which we didn’t leave on due to the smell. The property manager was very quick to send someone out to light the heater. Fortunately it was not very cold during our stay. The walls were pretty thin so it was hard to have privacy. Otherwise it was clean and convenient. I would suggest upgrading on the heat though.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and location was great. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy home in a Great Location

The rental home was cozy but still had plenty of space. The location was perfect and walkable to downtown but still secluded enough at the end of the neighborhood that it had the nice woodsy feel. The house was clean and nicely decorated. I loved the front and back patio. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our stay!

We had a great time. The property is convenient to downtown, the dog park and trails, and short drives to activities and hiking. Perfect location, great for families and our four-legged family member!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Greensboro

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exploring Banner Elk

We rented this house so we could explore the Banner Elk area due to a future wedding in the area. The house was great and the owners were great in helping us with the area. Great location close to town.we loved the area .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

sandra o., Raleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just as described!

We had a lovely stay. Everything was just as described. The location was great and we took advantage of walking to town via the greenway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Charles S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Family visit

We stayed four nights. We use the outside Jacuzzi on two occasions. The house was comfortable. We learned about raising the windows to get more cool air into the house and using the fans. Access to the property up a narrow Road to the top of the hill was a bit daunting at first. We even asked the neighbor how to find the house and he didn’t know it right away. The outside lighting could be a little better. We appreciate the ability to bring our pet dog with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha M., Nashville, TN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, everything we needed

The house was clean and very comfortable for our family of 5. We enjoyed the hot tub and the cozy fireplace. It was an 8 min downhill walk to the local brewery and to the greenway that leads to town. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was well equipped. Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Mountain Getaway

Nestled on the mountain side, the cottage is an ideal place to visit Banner Elk and all the nearby attractions. It’s close proximity to Banner Elk has greenway trail to town as well as nearby Kettelwork Brewery. The cottage is quaint welcoming farmhouse motif with all modern amenities. Clean, cozy and comfortable. The fire pit, grill and all essentials make for a complete stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

E. Joel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private cottage on Laurel Lane!!!

We sure enjoyed our stay for my daughter's performance in Matilda(Matilda's mom)...she got this role her freshman year 2018,but because of Covid they just now were allowed to present the show.Some fam got to come surprise us with 7 yr.old 5yr.old and 3yr.old who loved the cottage location and privacy. We have enjoyed everything offered to us and fill very fortunate for closeness to Banner Elk.The shops and restaurants right in town make the stay so satisfying.The park has many enjoyed sites for walkers /dogs and kids. Please keep this lovely cottage in mind...thanks for an awesome time!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Dominic M.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Never Ever Again

The pictures of the house on VRBO were misleading vs. what it really looked like inside. When we arrived we took over 40 pic's of the interior and furniture. The living area furniture looked like it was picked off a junk pile...torn and worn, again we have pics. Numerous water spots on walls throughout the house, again we have pic's. Kitchen light had an exposed wire. An electrical outlet in the living area had a large opening atop of the plate. The majority of the bead board wasn't adhered to the crown molding...gaps throughout. In order to watch TV, which was app oriented, I would have had to input my own user login and password, which I wasn't willing to do. Even "Live TV" which we selected was difficult to watch, so we just turned it off and went to bed. We had scheduled our arrival on 6/3 with a departure on 6/6. We did arrive on 6/3 and left the next morning. We paid way way way too much based on the condition of the house and furniture, which we now consider a total loss. My wife and I have spent many days in the Banner Elk/Blowing Rock area and this is the worst rental ever, we've never encountered any problems over a 20+ years renting in the area. We love Banner Elk and Blowing Rock and this trip was ROCK BOTTOM!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had everything we needed. Was nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

brian b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good stay

Overall, we enjoyed staying at this property. The location was convenient to a variety of places. The hot tub and fire pit were nice additions. The cabin had an odor to it that was noticeable to all family members but we kept candles lit to overcome the odor. It was easy to communicate with the host as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain Beauty

Had a perfect few days here enjoying the fall weather. Easy walk (down) to the greenway trail and town. Invigorating walk back up. The house is perfectly equipped. Easy check in and communication with our host. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025