Book your Banner Elk getaway at 'Hound Trails' and soak up everything it has to offer from top amenities, beautifully decorated cabin interiors, and an unbeatable view of the rolling hills surrounding the property. The vacation rental comes with 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a loft, and a large deck for relaxing. In the winter, enjoy the slopes of Beech Mountain and Sugar Mountain. During the summer, explore Wildcat Lake and Elk River Falls - you'll never run out of four-season fun! -- THE PROPERTY -- Close Proximity to Local Vineyards & Dtwn Banner Elk | 2,079 Sq Ft | Not Impacted by Hurricane Helene Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Loft: 2 Twin Beds, Full Futon OUTDOOR SPACE: Spacious deck, outdoor dining, gas grill, mountain views, fire pit w/ ample seating INDOOR LIVING: 2 Smart TVs, gas-burning fireplace, books & board games, lofted game room w/ foosball table & Smart TV, iPod/MP3 docking station, laptop-friendly workplace KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ cooking basics, kitchen island w/ seating, dishware/flatware, stainless steel appliances, double oven, Keurig coffee maker, toaster GENERAL: Free WiFi, washer/dryer, linens/towels, central air conditioning/heat, hair dryers, iron/board FAQ: Stairs required for access, 1 exterior camera (facing driveway), no local garbage pickup, pet fee (paid pre-trip) PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles) -- THE LOCATION -- HIT THE SLOPES: Sugar Mountain Resort (9.0 miles), Beech Mountain Ski Resort (10.5 miles), Appalachian Ski Mountain (16.0 miles) HIKING & BIKING: Grandfather Mountain State Park (15.6 miles), Elk River Falls (17.3 miles), Julian Price Memorial Park (17.6 miles), The Blowing Rock (19.0 miles) WINERIES & VINEYARDS: Banner Elk Winery & Villa (4.1 miles), Grandfather Vineyard & Winery (10.0 miles), Eagles Nest Winery (12.5 miles), Watauga Lake Winery (19.4 miles), Villa Nove Vineyards Winery (19.9 miles), Linville Falls Winery (24.0 miles) TO-DO: Apple Hill Alpaca Farm (1.2 miles), Foggy Mountain Gem Mine (9.4 miles), Mile High Swinging Bridge (17.8 miles) LOCAL FAVORITES: Downtown Banner Elk (4.8 miles), Wildcat Lake (6.7 miles), Elk River Club (7.2 miles) AIRPORT: Tri-Cities Regional Airport (59.4 miles), Asheville Regional Airport / Wright Brothers Way (92.3 miles), Charlotte-Douglas International Airport (107 miles) -- 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 - Pet friendly w/ $65 fee (+ fees & taxes, dogs only, 2 max) - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: The property requires 4 stairs to access and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility - NOTE: This property has not been impacted by the hurricane - NOTE: NO ski equipment, snowboards, bicycles, or athletic equipment in the house - NOTE: If snow or ice is present or expected snow chains are recommended as well as parking by the mailbox and not the driveway - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 1 exterior security camera located by the staircase, facing outward toward the driveway. It does not look into any interior spaces. The camera records video and sound when activated by motion. It will record when it first senses motion and 30 seconds after the last motion is detected. The homeowner may have it on or off during your stay - NOTE: There is a quality control manager that oversees that the cabin is “Guest Ready”. Our Quality Control Manager makes sure that the house is cleaned to the highest standard - NOTE: Due to the cabin's location, garbage pickup services are not available in the area. Please do not leave trash outside and please be aware that you will need to take trash with you upon checkout. Trash can be dumped for free at the Watauga County Solid Waste and Recycling Center