Break free to the Blue Ridge Mountains when you book this family-friendly, secluded, and private Banner Elk home! Primely located only 3 miles from town, the 3-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental offers basic amenities — like a well-equipped kitchen and free WiFi — and plenty of premium perks, including an expansive covered deck with an outdoor bar and a grilling station. Hit the slopes at Beech Mountain Ski Resort, tour Apple Hill Farm, or play golf at Mountain Glen Golf Club. It's your choice! -- THE PROPERTY -- Free WiFi | Covered Front Porch | Sunroom | Waterfalls Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed OUTDOOR SPACE: Rocking chairs, bench swing, basketball hoop, picnic area, pond, horseshoe pit, fridge, ice maker, cornhole INDOOR LIVING: Smart TVs, dining table, fireplace, jetted tub KITCHEN: Well-equipped w/ refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, dishware/flatware, stove/oven, cooking basics, coffee maker, blender, toaster GENERAL: Linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, ceiling fans, hair dryer, hangers, iron/board, trash bags/paper towels, 3 mini-split A/C units, 22,000 watts generator FAQ: 4 steps to enter, 4WD recommended in winter, 2 exterior security cameras (facing out), homeowner on-site PARKING: Driveway (4 vehicles) -- THE LOCATION -- SKI RESORTS: Beech Mountain Ski Resort (7 miles), Sugar Mountain Resort (7 miles), Appalachian Ski Mountain (24 miles) SEE & DO: Banner Elk Township (3 miles), Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster (6 miles), Apple Hill Farm (8 miles), Grandfather Mountain (15 miles), The Blowing Rock (21 miles) TEE OFF: Sugar Mountain Public Golf Course (6 miles), Beech Mountain Club (8 miles), Sugar Ski & Country Club (9 miles), Mountain Glen Golf Club (10 miles) AIRPORTS: Tri-Cities Airport (54 miles), Charlotte Douglas International Airport (108 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 - No pets allowed - 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: This property requires 4 steps to enter - NOTE: Four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive is necessary in the winter months to access the property - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras. Camera 1 is located on the exterior of the home above the driveway entrance, facing toward the parking area. Camera 2 is located on the back porch, facing toward the backyard and waterfall. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into any interior spaces. They record video and sound when activated by motion, and will record when they first sense motion until 30 seconds after the last motion is detected - NOTE: The homeowner lives on-site, in a completely separate unit, and may be present during your stay - NOTE: There is an old muzzleloader hung up in the kitchen that is not loaded. Please do not touch it or bring gunpowder or muzzle balls