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Outdoor Kitchen! 'The Hobbit House' on Elk River

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A kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a brick wall. There is a dining area with a leather couch and stools. - Outdoor Kitchen! 'The Hobbit House' on Elk River (Elk Park)
A bedroom with a large bed, wooden wardrobe, and a window with a view of greenery. - Outdoor Kitchen! 'The Hobbit House' on Elk River (Elk Park)
A covered outdoor seating area with wooden benches, a concrete floor, and a view of a natural landscape with trees and a stream. - Outdoor Kitchen! 'The Hobbit House' on Elk River (Elk Park)
A single-story building with a curved roof, a covered porch with seating, and a brick extension. - Outdoor Kitchen! 'The Hobbit House' on Elk River (Elk Park)
A spacious living area with a fireplace, leather seating, a bar area, and large windows. - Outdoor Kitchen! 'The Hobbit House' on Elk River (Elk Park)
Outdoor Kitchen! 'The Hobbit House' on Elk River provides a firepit and more.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

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About this property

Outdoor Kitchen! 'The Hobbit House' on Elk River

  • 6 Mi to Banner Elk | 15 Mi to Grandfather Mtn | 16 Mi to Blue Ridge Pkwy

    Step into a fairy tale at this unique High Country vacation rental! Nestled right on the Elk River, this enchanted home boasts a charming Hobbit-inspired style w/ warm wood and stone details. Sip coffee on the covered patio — complete with an outdoor kitchen and fireplace — before heading off to trek Blue Ridge trails, ski nearby slopes, or explore Banner Elk shops and eateries. Book your mystical riverfront escape now!

    -- THE PROPERTY --

    OUTDOOR LIVING
    - Covered patio, Smart TV, wood-burning fireplace
    - Outdoor kitchen w/ gas grill
    - Riverfront property

    INDOOR LIVING
    - Smart TVs, board games
    - Washer, dryer
    - Central A/C & heating
    - 2 twin rollaway beds

    KITCHEN
    - Gas stove, oven, dishwasher
    - Drip & Keurig coffee maker (coffee not provided)
    - Toaster, microwave, Instant Pot
    - Cooking basics, dishware & flatware

    ACCESSIBILITY
    - 2-story home, step-free entry
    - Bedrooms & bathrooms on 1st floor
    - Loft requires steep stairs to access

    PARKING
    - Gravel driveway parking for up to 4 vehicles if parked in tandem

    -- THE LOCATION --

    - Nestled in North Carolina's High Country for year-round mountain outdoor adventures
    - Surrounded by lush Western NC forests, rushing waters & serene Blue Ridge scenery
    - 8 miles to Elk River Falls
    - 9 miles to Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster
    - 10 miles to Sugar Mountain Resort & Beech Mountain Ski Resort
    - 29 miles to Fish Springs Marina: Watauga Lake

    -- REST EASY WITH US --

    Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

    -- POLICIES --

    - No smoking
    - No pets allowed
    - No events, parties, or large gatherings
    - Additional fees and taxes may apply
    - Photo ID may be required upon check-in

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
    - Sleeps up to 6 guests w/ twin rollaway beds

    SECURITY CAMERA INFORMATION
    - 1 exterior device
    - Location: side of house
    - Coverage: entry, side of house

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About the area

Located in Elk Park, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Grandfather Mountain. Visit our Elk Park travel guide
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Elk Park, NC

What's nearby

  • A bronze deer statue with antlers, a street lamp, and a flag in a park with a building in the background.
    The Greene
    8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Mountain Glen Golf Club
    7 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Lees-McRae College
    7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Elk Statue
    8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Banner House Museum
    9 min drive - 8.8 km

Restaurants

  • Town Tavern of Banner Elk
    11 min drive
  • Blink Elk Tap Room
    11 min drive
  • Banner Elk Cafe
    11 min drive
  • Puerto Nuevo
    17 min drive
  • Puerto Nuevo
    14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Outdoor Kitchen! 'The Hobbit House' on Elk River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Outdoor Kitchen! 'The Hobbit House' on Elk River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Outdoor Kitchen! 'The Hobbit House' on Elk River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Outdoor Kitchen! 'The Hobbit House' on Elk River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Outdoor Kitchen! 'The Hobbit House' on Elk River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Lees-McRae College, The Greene and Elk Statue. Mountain Glen Golf Club and Tate-Evans Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Outdoor Kitchen! 'The Hobbit House' on Elk River Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 107 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything in the listing was as described! The home was warm and welcoming with a lot of creature comforts. We had to cut our trip short unexpectedly but would definitely rent this place again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful setting

Hobbit Retreat was the perfect location for hiking the AT and for dining in Banner Elk. The sound of the river is wonderful from the outside seating areas, the kitchen was well-equipped and everything was clean and new!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing week!

All well appointed and comfortable furniture! Great patio fronting the river for reading and conversation. Close to restaurants and shopping
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Weekend Get Away!

This was our second stay at the Hobbit House! We absolutely love the house and the river. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for my family's winter getaway

We travelled to NC to celebrate my dad's birthday and hit the ski slopes, and this house was the perfect place for our stay! The hobbit theme is beautifully executed, the place was spotless and welcoming, the surrounding scenery is relaxing, and it's only 20 min from Beech Mountain! 100% would stay here again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

The fishing was once again, excellent... Caught several trout and enjoyed a fish fry! The sound of the river is so soothing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceeded expectations

The property and area is amazing. We visited with our adult children and really enjoyed the stay. The pictures do not do it justice. Plenty of space and close to so many things to do. We would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely nook

We absolutely loved this place! The sound of the stream going by and the coziness of the house was exactly what we were looking for. And the bathroom floors are heated! Thank you for an amazing stay. We hope to come back in the future and maybe stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hobbit House Stay

This property was great. Quiet area, felt very safe. Beautiful stream in backyard. Home had many custom features and was well stocked. Definitely will stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend visit in the shire.

Unique property is situated beside a wooded mountain stream. The residence is well kept in new condition. The property's host was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Mountain Getaway!

Our family enjoyed this mountain getaway. The check-in process was simple and the property was better than advertised. Our children enjoyed playing by the river. Our favorite part was the outdoor fireplace and cooking area. We will definitely be returning to this property on our next mountain vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

One of the best

It was one of the best places we stayed in. The place was renovated, clean and beautiful. Convenience was a plus with nearby grocery stores and restaurants. Teresa's kindness and effective communication enhanced our experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountain fun

We really enjoyed our stay! The house is perfect and the owners have thought of everything. Comfy beds and seating areas, a well stocked kitchen and games for the little ones. We loved the river and enjoyed several nearby attractions. Thank you for sharing your house!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Hobbit Retreat!

We had a lovely stay. This was our second trip, and even though we had one rainy day, we were able to enjoy our time together, culminating in eating dinner outside while enjoying a nice fire and watching the third Lord of the Rings movie. It was just cool enough to need a fire. All of us enjoyed it very much!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice weekend getaway

We had a wonderful weekend at this location! The property was well stocked with linens, towels/washcloths, fire building materials, utensils and many other amenities. Our children loved the loft area with video games. I especially enjoyed the outdoor fireplace area with a TV and BBQ grill. We had great communication with our checkin and questions we had. Would highly recommend this location for anyone to try in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little piece of Heaven!!

Adorable, awesome house!! The view, sound of the river, the cold water rushing over my feet while sitting on a river boulder and deer visits in the mornings were just what we needed!! We’ll be back for sure!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving with family

We had a lovely time in this fun, truly accessible cabin. My mom was able to move about freely. I loved the kitchen and all of its amenities and my kids loved the loft space and the creek outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This house is so unique and absolutely beautiful! There are so many more amenities than were listed, like heated bathroom floors, multiple hooks in every room (which was very helpful after a day of snowboarding), reclining leather sofas, etc. It is just so charming and inviting, we wanted to move in!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy family of 3.

Unique awesome cabin close to everything. Beautiful trout river right in the backyard. We had a great time here and will be back soon. My wife and son didn’t want to leave. The hobbit house with the heated bathroom floors gets 5 stars from us.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clever

Such a unique experience. Gave a weekend stay to my family of boys who love The Hobbit and anything adventure. The set up inside is so cozy and we loved having the fireplace outside. They really thought of everything to make our winter stay cozy and enjoyable. Enjoyed being close to the ski slopes as well so great location for that and some good restaurants nearby but feel somewhat secluded when you’re at the house which was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The best 16th Birthday Ski Trip!

My husband took our son for a weekend ski trip with a few of his friends. Another dad went with them...EVERYONE (including the teens) had nothing but great things to say about the trip. The boys had a blast fishing in the creek. Loved spending a day at Sugar Mountain. Property wasn't far at all! Communication was GREAT! Will 100% book this property again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Unique & comfy on a rushing river

Fun, easy to slide into comfort. Truly just 2 lovely bedrooms with king size bed, the loft hardly qualifies except for kids or an easy to please adult, so, a little interesting for 4 adult women; we did ok. Living area cozy. Cool outside spaces, but we had lots of rain, so lotsa games, good food & drink. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable

Cute, quiet and peaceful. This house is not secluded but it sure feels like it when sitting on back porch listening to the river. There are not a lot of bells and whistles but what it does offer is relaxation. Taking a nice soaking bath, sitting down by the river or just waiting patiently for your burgers to grill, this small space delivers a big memory. Thomas and Mimi
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Did not disappoint, again.

This was our second stay at the Hobbit House. It was better than I had remembered. Clean, fully stocked with everything you might need for a stay. Comfy beds and the open windows with the sound of the river is magical. Caught trout right from the back yard! We will be back. Don’t hesitate. If you’re thinking of staying in this area you can’t go wrong !!! It’s beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hobbit House

The Hobbit House is just as unique and interesting as the photos show! Loaded with all the amenities for a comfortable stay with tv’s in every room, games galore and our favorite…. The outside fireplace and kitchen. We used it everyday and only cooked inside 1 morning. We went post Helene and grocery stores were opened and a lot of hiking trails were in the stages of clearing. We loved Grandfather Mountain park, it’s worth the entry fee.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024