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Uncle Earl's Haven at Heritage Hill!

Nestled in the hills of Valle Crucis, Uncle Earl's Haven offers a cozy retreat with a gas fireplace and large smart TV. The king bedroom has a ceiling fan, while upstairs is perfect for families with two twins and one Queen bed. Step outside to the private front deck overlooking the fenced-in pasture or enjoy quality time by the patio fire pit.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Uncle Earl's Haven at Heritage Hill!

  • Welcome to Uncle Earl's Haven, a traditional log cabin for six nestled in the hills of Valle Crucis, less than half a mile to the Mast Store Annex and the Valle Crucis Community Park.

    The main level features a kitchen with standard coffee pot, full appliances, and dining table. The cozy living room has a gas fireplace and a large smart TV. The king bedroom has a ceiling fan. There is a full bath with a combination tub/shower that opens to both the common space and the king bedroom. Upstairs is a single room with a low Queen bed and two twins, perfect for a family. A TV with DVD player is near the twin beds for watching movies, so bring your favourites!

    Outside is a private front deck overlooking the fenced in pasture. From the paved parking area, Uncle Earls Haven is accessed by the same walkway as Mam's Refuge next door. They share a patio with fire pit, table and chairs. A waterfall feature is installed along the patio. Have a cup of coffee in the morning on the deck and listen to the water cascading.

    Dogs are welcome for an additional fee of $25/night per pet, max of two.
    Check In is after 4pm. Check Out is by 10am.
    Firewood may be added by reaching out to us more than a week in advance. You'll get two wrapped bundles of kiln dried wood and a firestarter for $20/night.
    Linens and Towels provided, but this home does not have a washer or dryer.
    AWD/4WD and/or chains recommended during winter months for all of our properties, in case of snow or ice.
    Guests returning to Uncle Earl's Haven may receive a 5% discount, not to be stacked with other discounts......

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Furnished patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Well behaved mature dogs of all sizes allowed.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Banner Elk is home to this cabin. Grandfather Mountain and Grandfather Mountain State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade and Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts. Turchin Center for the Visual Arts and Tweetsie Railroad are also worth visiting. Visit our Banner Elk travel guide
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Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

  • Boone_AppalachianStateUniversity_6172349-4
    Appalachian State University
    13 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Sugar Mountain ski resort town park with view of ski chair lift slope and beautiful green lush foliage and clouds in North Carolina Blue Ridge Appalachia
    Sugar Mountain Resort
    20 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Grandfather Mountain
    Grandfather Mountain
    30 min drive - 27.0 km
  • Watauga River
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Alta Vista Gallery and B & B
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Rivers Street Ale House
    13 min drive
  • The Social
    13 min drive
  • South End Brewing - Boone
    13 min drive
  • Lost Province Brewing Company
    13 min drive
  • Circle K
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Uncle Earl's Haven at Heritage Hill! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Uncle Earl's Haven at Heritage Hill!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Uncle Earl's Haven at Heritage Hill!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Uncle Earl's Haven at Heritage Hill! located?

Situated in Banner Elk, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Alta Vista Gallery and B & B and Watauga River. Foggy Mountain Gem Mine and Hound Ears Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Uncle Earl's Haven at Heritage Hill! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent F.

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

Always Good at Uncle Earl's

We have booked this property more than once. It is clean, convenient to our friends and fun, and we love the goats. It is comfortable, well appointed, and pet friendly, when we decided to bring our pup. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

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

Quick get-away

This was definitely the cleanest, warm feeling cabin we have stayed in. It was easy to get to and the paved, not too steep parking areas were nice. The goats were a welcome treat. The only draw back was that there was only one bathroom. It was fine for 2 people, but might be crowded if 6 people were there. We definitely expect to return th Uncle Earl’s Haven!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra D.

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

Making Mountain Memories

This cabin is in a great location. The property is very clean and well maintained. The grandkids loved being able to see the goats and chickens. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

App State Parents Weekend

We had a great time in a very cozy house with our family visiting our daughter at App State.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Parker C.

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

Uncle Earls Cabin

Our kids loved the surprise of goats and chickens on the property when we arrived.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan s.

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

55th anniversary

Celebrated our 55th anniversary at Uncle Earl’s Haven. Was a very comfortable cabin! Enjoyed watching the goats in the pasture! The only problem we encountered was the door code did not work, but was able to get a new one which worked our entire visit! Would stay at this cabin again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann L.

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

Delightful cottage in a beautiful, convenient locatio

Hooo poop e yo come back
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brady S.

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

Great Cabin, Great Location.

Nice!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

Great house and great location.

Megan and her husband (who took care of the housekeeping/snow shoveling) were so amazing. There is enough room for the dogs to run around without disturbing anyone. The goats are the cutest things EVER!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent

Highly recommend! We had a great time!!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey A.

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

Family Trip Winter 2021

This was the perfect location near all the places we were visiting on our trip….Beech Mountain, Grandfather Mountain, Hawksnest snow tubing, Linville Caverns and more. The cabin was the perfect size for our family of 4 and pup. Our boys loved that the goats out front came running to see us each time we left or returned to the cabin!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abby H.

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

Perfect family getaway

We had a wonderful stay at Uncle Earl’s. The cabin was perfect for our family of 3 and our young daughter thoroughly enjoyed the goats. Our 2 other friends and their families rented the other 2 surrounding cabins and we had a great time hanging out around the fire pits at night. The cabin was clean and well-furnished and the property was beautiful. It is a great location, close to Boone, Blowing rock and Banner Elk. I would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Eric C.

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

Great location - bad WiFi

Great place to stay and excellent location. The only downside is the WiFi was terrible with the television going in and out. Also, some of the bedding upstairs had a lot of stains on them which was unfortunate.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

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

Goats of fun.

I live in the Valle Crucis area and rented this cabin for my son and his family to stay. We had lots of company for a wedding and needed extra space. It was remarkable. Cute, clean and just perfect for a family with small children. The goats were a pleasant surprise for the grandkids and listening and watching them from the magnificent porch over morning coffee was a treat. The parking was spacious, flat and plenty of it. There is only one bathroom with a unique sliding door situation being shared with the master bedroom which is not totally private so I do not recommend it for two families but it is great for a couple and up to 4 kids. Beautiful woodwork and furnishings. Most of the necessities for cooking meals were available but they could have used more toilet paper and paper towels. They ran short and could not find any additional in a closet or cabinet and had to run to town for more. Other than that, what a great place. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

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

Cute Cottage

The entire area of Valle Crucis is so quaint and relaxing and Uncle Earl’s Haven is no exception. It was very clean and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. All details provided ahead of time were very helpful and timely. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L.

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

Lovely Cabin

Very nice cabin just a short ride to Boone. The setting was peaceful, relaxing, and had a great view from the porch. New and very clean, and nicely decorated.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021