Grandfather Getaway

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Wonderful

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9148 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Hot tub

Washer

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Dryer

Explore the area

Banner Elk, NC

Grandfather Trout Farm
2 min drive
Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
3 min drive
Grandfather Mountain State Park
4 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Welcome to Grandfather Getaway!

Come and enjoy this mountain cabin with stunning views of Grandfather Mountain and the valley. This beautifully furnished cabin features a wood-burning stone fireplace on the main floor, vaulted ceilings, and a covered deck with breathtaking views.

In addition to the comfortable interiors, the outdoor space boasts a covered deck with a hot tub, outside fireplace, and heater. Guests can relax and enjoy the mountain air after a long day of shopping, hiking, skiing, or sightseeing. This home has four bedrooms and can accommodate up to 10 guests in two queen beds, two twin beds, and two bunk beds. This beautiful mountain cabin exudes all the warmth and charm that the North Carolina mountains are renowned for.

Important Information - Please note that traffic noise from Hwy 105 can be heard, particularly from the deck area.

MUST BE AT LEAST 25 YRS YEARS OLD TO BOOK.

*Allows pets with an additional fee.
*Firewood is available for purchase after booking. Please contact Carolina Cabin Rentals if interested.

During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Watauga River. Enjoy features like 1 hot tub. The cabin includes amenities such as a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.

Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
On-site recreation includes tennis courts
7 minutes by car from Sugar Mountain Resort and 10 minutes from Hawksnest Tubing Park

As a guest of Grandfather Getaway, you'll find a hot tub and barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Banner Elk cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Carolina Cabin Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

Close to skiing
Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

Spa tub

Internet

Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Shower
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

DVD player
TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Patio

Laundry

Laundromat nearby
Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

In the mountains
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre
On a river

Things to do

Optional golf privileges
Tennis
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Kayaking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sledding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher

General

Unit size: 1,596 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

294310

Grandfather Getaway Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

2.0/10

Eco-friendliness

6/10 Okay

Roualeyn F.

3 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

A little noisy

It is a well built and generally well-maintained property, spoiled by being so close to NC 105, from which truck noise and truck fumes make it impossible to enjoy the outside facilities in the middle of the day. The pillows need replacing as they are dirty and old.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole K.

7 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cabin with well stocked kitchen

This cabin had the most well appointed kitchen I’ve ever seen in a vacation rental. My kids have food allergies so we tend to cook on vacation and I was so blessed by the numerous baking pans, measuring cups/spoons, pots of every size, cutting boards, and tons of kitchen tools. There’s plenty of cutlery, dishes and enough gadgets for a coffee drinker. I thought I’d have to mix my cookies by hand but there was a handheld mixer to use! Such a great surprise. The kitchen dish towels were very water repellent (maybe the housekeeper needs to use less fabric softener) and really didn’t dry the dishes. There was very little hand soap in the bathrooms considering we had nine people staying for a week. That’s just not the kind of thing I think to pack on vacation. We just barely had enough. The housekeeper left an envelope asking for a tip, which irked me considering we paid a cleaning fee and the floors weren’t clean. They were free of debris but when we wiped up something we dropped on the kitchen floor the first night, the paper towel turned dark grey. The driveway has a blind turn and the mirror at the road for it is very difficult to see. It was quite dangerous and nerve wracking each time we had to leave the cabin. The fire pit is lovely, AC in the cabin works really well, and it’s a nice place to stay but the road noise made sitting outside less relaxing.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Noyka

Travelled with family

7 Jan 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities

We were extremely dissatisfied with the cabin. - The description states it sleeps 9 guests, it does not, it sleeps 8. Sofa is not a sofa bed. One of our guests had to sleep on the couch. -The cabin was dirty. All the glasses and plates were dirty. When we tried loading the dishwasher to clean the glassware the dishwasher fell out of the cabinetry. -Went to use one of the extra towels and it was stained. I have pictures. -The extra blankets smelled moldy as if they had not been washed in months. -The worst part though was the roaches in the kitchen. We had to buy roach traps and lay them all around the kitchen. Horrible! -The place is very outdated. Lost power in the kitchen on the second day we were there because we plugged in a toaster in an outlet we shouldn't have! The shower on the first floor was either scalding hot or cold. I mean these are not the conditions you keep a rental property in. -The only positive thing I can write about the cabin is the view. The view is pretty. Needless to stay we will NEVER stay here again and hope the management company/owner updates and exterminates the place.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Megan L.

1 Jan 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointing

After much debate on which place to stay, given the pictures and description, we thought this place looked the best. We were sadly mistaken. They wait until the period in which you won’t get your $$ back for you to fill out an additional lease agreement and emails that request the full names and ages of everyone in the party. Nothing makes you feel more on eggshells then signing your life away before staying somewhere. Upon arrival, the place wasn’t clean— crumbs on the table and kitchen, deadbolt wasn’t working on the door, 2 cockroaches in the kitchen, and as we were bringing our items in, our elderly dog fell down the steep wooden stairs to the basement. A few bumps and bruises he ended up being okay, but it worried us with a toddler and 9 year old— we reached out to the property manager asking if they had a barrier or baby gate for safety purposes and they directed us to rent or purchase one. We purchased one and left it at the property out of good faith for anyone else traveling with little ones or fur babies. No soap to wash your hands, the bathroom smelt like urine (the shower curtain was saturated in stains), and when we went to go shower after a long day of travel, the shower was completely broken and the downstairs toilet wasn’t working. Apparently the cleaners flush old soap in the toilet. 7 people and only one working toilet— not ideal. It took them over 48 hours to fix it. No offer of a refund for our inconvenience. Worst place we’ve ever stayed.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving Getaway

I have never traveled and stayed somewhere for Thanksgiving, so this was really exciting for our family. I have always loved Grandfather mountain and Banner Elk, so this was the perfect place when we found it. The cabin is very cozy and comforting. There was plenty of space for all of us. Other than the food and a couple other minor things, we had everything we needed to prepare our Thanksgiving dinner. It was full of household items that you would need on a regular basis (pots/pans, Pyrex, silverware, dishes, coffee pots, etc). They were plenty of towels and washcloths. The hot tub came in handy a few nights. If you were to ask me for any constructive critique's, I would say that the kitchen lighting could be a little better. Unfortunately, the lights above the island kept going in and out and the cabin sits down a small driveway next to a house ( the neighbors were very quiet with the exception of their dogs but we didn’t care because we all have dogs). Other than that I have no complaints and would definitely stay again!

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Avery W.

29 Oct 2023

Noisy but Pretty

Our stay was good overall, the loudness of the highway from the house was noisier than we anticipated. We did have trouble with the lights staying on and with the AC circulating properly. The code did not work upon arrival (with 3 kids and 2 dogs at 9pm) and the second code given did not work either. The cabin company was very helpful and quick to solve the issue. It was not the cleanest property (a lot of stains on downstairs carpet) but it is pet friendly. Overall we had a good time and the view was pretty!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

26 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Mountain Getaway

We had an amazing stay. The cabin is easy to find (the driveway is very steep so be prepared for snow with AWD/4Wd). There is ample parking available and check in was super easy. Communication with the host is fast and thorough. The cabin is very spacious and we really appreciated that there were sufficient furnishings as well with a table that can seat a large party, comfortable living area seating, night stands and lamps in all the bedrooms, etc. The kitchen is beautifully appointed with every pot, pan or small appliance you could need. Plenty of towels, cozy beds/bedding and full laundry room, too. We cooked lots of meals together, played games (there is a nice supply of games provided), and enjoyed the hot tub. The provided binder of local attractions and restaurants was also very handy. I would absolutely choose this property again for a return trip!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

23 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

The location and property were amazing! The only downside was the driveway is scary to pull out of because it’s on a wooded corner. We loved our stay and property management was excellent. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jenny M.

10 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Short ride to Grandfather Mtn

It’s was a quick trip as we had tickets to Grandfather Glows and the kids (teenagers) wanted to come along. It was close enough to grandfather that we didn’t worry about leaving them behind during the event. They each had their own room always a plus. Everything worked like it should. Nobody ran out of hot water. The wifi ran all their gadgets and Xboxes without any lagging. I don’t know what else to say I knew it was an older house. There was a neighbor close by we never heard or saw so we tried to do them the same courtesy.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Abhishu

Travelled with family and small children

27 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was our very first Wood Cabin Experience and I want to say that the view from the cabin of the mountians was awesome. Proximity to nearby Banner Elk town for grocery, eateries & local stores was a very convient factor from this cabin. Would recommend it to anyone who wants to have a good safe time in a wood cabin in the mountains without being too secluded.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

Jennifer Q.

6 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

The house and location were exactly as described. The views were amazing and if there wasn’t any road noise, it would have been perfect. Our family had a wonderful time and enjoyed our stay. The only suggestion I would give is the lighting in the house is very dark and extra blankets in the closet had food on them. The location is perfect though. A little more attention to detail could be used.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021