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Winter Mountain Escape – Ground-Floor Cozy Condo

Family-friendly condo in Banner Elk

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Winter Mountain Escape – Ground-Floor Cozy Condo provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms93 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Mountain view

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About this property

Entire place

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

Winter Mountain Escape – Ground-Floor Cozy Condo

Embrace ski season in this cozy, ground-floor condo just minutes from Sugar Mountain and Beech Mountain. Walk to downtown Banner Elk for dining and shopping, or enjoy peaceful mountain views from the spacious wrap-around balcony—no stairs required!

The bright, open layout and large windows let in the natural light and mountain charm, making it the perfect place to relax after a day on the slopes.

Peaceful, central location—ideal for winter getaways.

Please note:
This is a first-floor unit with no stairs, though you may hear footsteps from upstairs neighbors. It may not be ideal for light sleepers.

Make lasting memories in this cozy mountain retreat—your adventure awaits!

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Quite hours from 10pm to 7am

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Please note that the condo is not baby-proof.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

About the neighborhood

Located in Banner Elk, this condo is in the mountains. 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. Traveling with kids? Consider Land of Oz, or check out an event or a game at Holmes Convocation Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Banner Elk travel guide
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NC, Banner Elk

What's nearby

  • This is the headstone of Banner Elk, North Carolina. This elk has been in the town forever, but this past year the elk has been refurbished and installed as the centerpiece of the town. This elk frames Appalachia in the sense of this small town pride in the mountains. In the background you can see the historic elementary school and rolling mountains and once again the North Carolina pride of the state flag surrounding this elk even though about 100ft to the right there is another flagpole with the same flags raised high and proud. This is where every child in this town went to school in this picturesque location but as time rolls on is Appalachia move on too? #appalachianechoes
    The Greene
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Throughout my childhood I spent so much time at this park. I always remember of thinking of it as the park in the middle of the mountains. What I never noticed as a child was how every single aspect of this park was planned out and put there for a reason. Likewise before studying the photographic image I had never thought about how we construct a image and its affordances and constraints. One thing I really want to point out in this image is that while we have this beautiful park there is a huge ugly pipe in the middle of the photograph. It is part of the necessity of the planning of the park, just like the frame is a necessity of an image. We sometimes want to forget it is there but it is a necessary part of an image and still has meaning. #appalachianechoes
    Tate-Evans Park
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lees-McRae College
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Elk Statue
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Banner House Museum
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)
    82 min drive

Restaurants

  • Town Tavern of Banner Elk
    9 min walk
  • Blink Elk Tap Room
    7 min walk
  • Banner Elk Cafe
    6 min walk
  • Beech Mountain Resort Cafeteria
    12 min drive
  • Beech Mountain Brewing Co. Taproom and Grill
    12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Winter Mountain Escape – Ground-Floor Cozy Condo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Winter Mountain Escape – Ground-Floor Cozy Condo?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Winter Mountain Escape – Ground-Floor Cozy Condo?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Winter Mountain Escape – Ground-Floor Cozy Condo located?

This family-friendly Banner Elk condo building is located in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Lees-McRae College, The Greene, and Tate-Evans Park. Elk Statue and Flat Top Brewing Company are also within 15 minutes.

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Winter Mountain Escape – Ground-Floor Cozy Condo Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, clean, and nice setup
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

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

Warm & Cozy

We enjoyed our stay greatly. The location was clean. Very convenient to all the local attractions. And the host was always available to respond to my questions! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

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

Good Place to stay!

Overall our stay was really good. Location is great and walking distance from the little banner elk town and restaurant. Quick drive to sugar and beech mountains. As mentioned you can really hear the people walking around upstairs. But we don’t have any complaints about this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

yvette w.

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

Good times at Banner Elk

The property was very clean and cozy and very close proximity of the town. We couldn’t have had a better time and Lillian our hostess could not have been more accommodating and kind.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

tom g.

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

Beech Mountain Condo Gem

Great location between Sugar & Beech ski slopes. Less than 1 mile from many shops and restaurants in Banner Elk. Quaint. The small Welcome basket was really nice, stocked well with coffee & goodies! Short drive from Charlotte and surrounding cities. Lg great room with nice view. Quiet and peceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Awesome Banner Elk

Lillian is an amazing host and the property is awesome! So close to every banner elk amenity or activity you could imagine. Very easy to access as well!! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

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

College visit

One of the best places I have stayed at in a long time. Perfect location to walk right into town. Very comfortable condo and nicely stocked. I actually look forward to my next visit to Banner Elk and staying at this lovely condo.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc M.

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

Wonderful Location

The condo was wonderfully located within walking distance to downtown Banner Elk which was great not having to use a car. The condo itself was very clean and well maintained. Certainly, this was one trip I’ll never forget.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L., Charlotte, NC

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

Enjoyable stay in Banner Elk

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Banner Elk. The home was very clean and comfortable for our family of four and my father. The location is very convenient and we walked down the hill into town for a delicious dinner at Sorrento’s one evening. It is a short drive to skiing at Sugar Mountain and Tubing at Hawks Nest. Communication with the owner was great and we felt safe staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hailey G.

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

Great condo in a perfect central location!

I came here as a Lees-McRae alumni along with 3 other alumni friends for a weekend event. We really enjoyed being in this condo. It was clean and stocked with snacks and coffee for us. It was very spacious with great amenities. It was awesome to be in walking distance from downtown BE. Also not having any stairs was so nice! The condo check in and out process is also very simple and not hard at all! Lillian was a great host who was looking out for us upon our arrival. Overall it was a lovely stay! Def recommend for families or groups of friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliet G.

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

Location! Location! Location!

This property was perfect for our long weekend away. The property LITERALLY overlooks downtown Banner Elk…. If the weather is nice you can walk just about everywhere! The condo was clean, cozy, and the BEDS were some of the most comfortable we’ve ever slept in! The owner was SO helpful and communicative, which made the whole process so easy (check in, recommendations, etc). I would HIGHLY a recommend this property and hope to stay there again myself!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candace R.

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

Great location and property

We came to the area with friends to get a Christmas tree and to do some holiday shopping. The house is in a great location. Walking distance to banner elk. The home was very cosy for our party of 8. We had everything that we needed at the condo to make our stay enjoyable. The host was very responsive. We hope to come back to this condo and area again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Cozy Condo 8/2023

This condo was conveniently located, clean and well equipped. They even included amenities that you get in hotels in case you forgot something. I have never stayed at a rental tgat provided the basic cooking supplies (salt, pepper, olive oil etc) and then some (coffee, tea and hot chocolate). Communications with the owner were a breeze! Great place to stay in Banner Elk!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Tim B.

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

Love Banner Elk

If you are looking for “high end”, this Condo is not for you. It is comfortable & clean and owner goes out of the way to provide lots of little conveniences in bathroom & kitchen. **Owner quickly responds to email and easy to ask questions . It is a great location to visit all near interest points & restaurants. Great location to use nearby ski and snow tubing venues. However, the electric heat system is a tad outdated and not sure how comfortable it would be on a cold winter day.The outside deck is small but a nice place to sit but not for outdoor table eating. The owner asks that the gas log fireplace be not used but it is small and not in the best location anyway. There is no hot tub on the property. Price point is reasonable and the pictures are accurate. Great for a family to be together, play board games and visit the wonderful area of Banner Elk There is no live TV but streaming works well for movies. A nice basic Condo that we would book again as it meets our simple needs to be together and visit all the resources of the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

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

Nice place

There on business, great place.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home. Everything was nice and clean. Added touches of snacks and coffee was a big plus. Easy one floor access as my husband cannot navigate stairs very well.We were able to visit family and Grandfather Mountain. We just enjoyed driving around and looking at the scenery.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

J G.

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

Great Holiday Weekend

Central to Banner Elk, Sugar and Beech Mountans!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

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

Great stay

Very convenient for our Senior Ladies to get in and around. We had everything we needed it was so convenient and cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

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

Home at Benner Elk

Very clean, host had treats and within walking distance of down town Banner Elk and resturants
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly E., Clayton, North Carolina

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

Perfect

Perfect location, outstanding amenities, convenient, clean, and extremely comfortable. Could not have asked for a better place to stay and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Richard F.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Spring trip

Not impressed and very disappointed
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Staci B.

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

Banner Elk visit

Property is very convenient to town and easily accessible. Property manager communicated well and answered all questions promptly. Overall was a good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe F.

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

lovely stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Very convenient location and the condo is well equipped. The only item in the kitchen that I couldn't find was a non stick skillet. Will gladly return one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023