Welcome to Dark Horse Lodge!  Eagles Nest is a luxury gated community with guest access to many family-friendly amenities! High on a private parcel of land, it offers a quiet, peaceful setting. Just 7 minutes from Banner Elk and beside Beech Mountain, this house is convenient to Boone, Blowing Rock, Grandfather Mountain, Sugar Mountain, Valle Crucis, and Watauga Lake. Both Elk River and the Watauga River are also nearby.  With a huge natural stone fireplace, high vaulted ceilings, and refined interior finishes, Dark Horse Lodge is an unforgettable destination for any occasion. Elegant and sophisticated, yet warm and comfortable, it is the perfect place to relax. Enjoy the large Great Room with the gas log fireplace and open kitchen, the spacious deck with covered outdoor living space and outdoor wood-burning fireplace, and the loft with comfy seating, a poker table, and a work desk. This home offers a main floor king suite, a second king room and bunk room downstairs, and a second master suite upstairs, and every room is decorated with care and style. The well-equipped kitchen will suit your needs for preparing meals for your party.   The Lodges at Eagles Nest offer many premier community amenities and nature-based activities appealing to all ages and interests. Dark Horse Lodge is just a 5-minute walk to the brand new Eagles Nest playground, which includes pickleball and basketball courts. There are racquets and balls available at the cabin for guests' enjoyment. Amenities and guest availability are subject to change, so please visit the Eagles Nest website and contact The Lodges at Eagles Nest for up-to-date information. The rental rate includes an amenity fee granting access to all guest amenities.   CLICK HERE<--- to see all the amenities and information about Eagles Nest!  Book today and come and enjoy Dark Horse Lodge!  MUST BE AT LEAST 25 YEARS OF AGE TO BOOK  CANCELLATION POLICY:You may cancel within 24 hours of booking and receive a full refund. If you cancel more than 30 days before arrival, you will receive a refund of half the amount paid to date. Cancellations within 30 days before the arrival date do not receive a refund. If you purchase travel insurance and the reason for the cancellation is covered, you may recover the entire amount.