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Outdoor spa tub
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 18344 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Banner Elk, NC
  • Sugar Mountain Resort
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Grandfather Mountain
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

3 miles to Sugar Mtn Skiing! Hot Tub + Waterfall + 7 Bedrooms!

OVERVIEW: 7-Bedrooms, 4-Bathrooms, MULTI-GENERATIONAL LAYOUT, sleeps 16 comfortably. House backs up to Waterfall and the Watauga River sitting on 3-acre property in a luxury community with seasonal Grandfather Mountain views.

AMENITIES: Hot Tub & Built-in Fire Pit ... Check!
WiFi, Big Satellite TV & Fireplace ... Check!
DVDs, A/C & Gas Grill ... Check!
Two Decks, Hanging Chairs, Outdoor Dining ... Check!
Dog Friendly ... Check!
Location, Location, Location ... Check!

SLEEPING BREAKDOWN:
3-Bedrooms & 2-Bath on main level: 2-King, 1-Queen
2-Bedrooms & 1-Bath downstairs: 5 twins (of which 2 are trundles)
2-Bedrooms & 1-Bath in guest house above garage, connected to main house by breezeway: 1-Full w/ Twin, 1-Queen w/ Twin + various pullout couches throughout the house.

LOCATION: Between Boone and Banner Elk - Only 15 minutes to Boone and less to Banner Elk! 3 miles to Sugar Mountains Skiing! Located in the upscale Glens of Grandfather community. Walk to the Watauga River or hike down from your back deck! There are steps into the cabin as well as inside.

Welcome to River Falls Lodge, a fully renovated Watauga River Mountain Lodge located in the Glens of Grandfather community in Banner Elk, North Carolina (just outside of Grandfather Mountain! Just 10 minutes to downtown Banner Elk NC and 15 minutes to downtown Boone NC (and a short drive to Blowing Rock right up the Blue Ridge Parkway). Located on the Watauga River, with waterfalls directly outside your back door, almost an arm's reach from your private hot tub, this group rental Lodge could not be a better location or have a better scripted setting for your family.

Your vacation home features a full 7 bedrooms, with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms on two levels in the main house and an additional 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom in the guest house located above your garage and connected by a short breezeway. There will be plenty of space for your family to enjoy each other's company with over 3700+ square feet of living space indoors and so much more space outdoors! Your vacation cabin features a fully equipped kitchen (technically 3 kitchen spaces!!!), two fireplaces, cable TV (upstairs and downstairs), WiFi that covers the entire property, DVD library, a second kitchen in the guest house, family-friendly firepit, 6 person HOT TUB, central heat, central air (A/C), washer and dryer and office space in the guest house. Not to mention your own private pond, a reading hammock adjacent to your own private waterfalls and Watauga River frontage (it's a hike down to the river through brush) whose sounds will tickle your ears and make lasting mountain memories and core family memories.

The outdoor space of this Pet Friendly Banner Elk Lodge is what sells this cabin - the breezeway separating the main house from the guest house, multi-level decks, enjoy the outdoor dining space, a new gas grill, plenty of outdoor seating, a family-friendly firepit, the family-size hot tub, and what was previously mentioned but deserves an additional highlight, and the gentle sounds of nature; the trickling of the Watauga River.

Falls Lodge has only a few steps into the main floor, thus is perfect for the elders in your family or group, two additional bedrooms downstairs and the two in your guest house. You have a den upstairs and the great room downstairs, thus your Carolina Cabin Rental truly allows for multi-generational late-night fun as you can be loud on one side of the house without waking certain bedrooms or the guest house! The layout plays so well, the multiple dens and TVs, the huge outdoor spaces with Grandfather Mountain views (seasonal) and river views (the river runs the whole backside of your Lodge!), all sitting on 3 acres, you have all the space in the world, your own slice of mountain paradise!
Accessibility is as good as you will find year-round as the community takes very good care of the roads, but we will always recommend 4x4 during the peak winter months and recommend parking at the top of the driveway if major snow is coming.

For a limited time, families will be allowed to rent Waterfall Lodge for only 3 nights!

NOTE: THIS IS NOT A PARTY HOUSE. WE SIT IN A DESIRABLE, LUXURY MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY WITH A 9PM CURFEW. THIS IS THE ONLY SHORT TERM RENTAL ALLOWED IN THE COMMUNITY! PLEASE KEEP QUIET OUTSIDE AFTER 9PM OR SIMPLY TAKE THE FUN INSIDE :)
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 free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine and 4 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Watauga River and 12 minutes on foot from Grandfather Mountain State Park
3 miles to Sugar Mtn Skiing! Hot Tub + Waterfall + 7 Bedrooms! offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Banner Elk cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Jeanne or co-host Brady

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Must be Approved in Advance & $75 Pet Fee

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Games, books, plenty of space for kids 2B kids

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Note from host: Must be Approved in Advance!
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Watch Video Waterfall Lodge Hot Tub Waterfall River
Watch Video Waterfall Hot Tub Waterfall River w/ 7 Bedrooms
Watch Video Waterfall Hot Tub Waterfall River
Watch Video Waterfall Lodge Hot Tub Waterfall River
Watch Video Waterfall Hot Tub Waterfall River w/ 7 Bedrooms
Watch Video Waterfall Lodge Hot Tub Waterfall River
Watch Video Waterfall Hot Tub Waterfall River w/ 7 Bedrooms
Watch Video Waterfall Hot Tub Waterfall River

3 miles to Sugar Mtn Skiing! Hot Tub + Waterfall + 7 Bedrooms! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 107 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Corrie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Home & Great Location
Home worked out perfectly for our family and was in a great location close to all the winter activities! Host was very helpful with any questions we had. Looking to hopefully rent again once we get dates aligned!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Snowtubing Weekend
Had a group of family and friends from Raleigh, Wilmington, and Winston-Salem to all go snowtubing at Hawksnest. The place was very clean and plenty of room for all of us! Beautiful lot and close to so much in this area. Definitely recommend this rental!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Great Home for a Family Gathering
Our family loved staying here the week after Christmas. The area was beautiful and the home was comfy and clean. The galley kitchen is a little tight, but since we were basically warming food up, it worked for us. Be aware that the only entrance to the guesthouse is up a flight of outside stairs (no surprise--you can see it in the pictures) but it can be tricky in case of bad weather. It wasn't a big deal since there was plenty of room in the main house for our elderly parents. We enjoyed it!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan K., Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Christmas Tree Weekend
We had a great time. The grandkids loved it. The view of Grandfather Mountain Friday was beautiful. It was snow covered and the sun was shinning on it when we checked in. Great neighborhood and close to everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet T., Dallas, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home in the woods
My friends and I had a fantastic stay at this home. It has enough space for everyone to spread out. The balcony in the morning was perfect for coffee and the hot tub at night was very welcoming after our long hikes during the day. The property manager was responsive and helpful. This home is great for a group.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

GinnynGreg S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay (!!) but house needs a bit of TLC
The location by the lovely Watauga Creek and waterfall which ran through a magical wooded setting was a highlight. Although there was a TV in every bedroom, we did not end up turning them on once. All 8 children loved scampering over the rocks in the creek, finding crayfish and sailing home made boats instead! The house, altho beginning to show its age, provided the perfect layout to fit our large family of 19 giving us each some private space. The guest house kitchen was a plus as the main house galley kitchen, although fully equipped, was tight for our large group. The basement kitchen included a helpful additional fridge and sink, but had no microwave or oven. We learned that July is a rainy month in Banner Elk and when we arrived , the outdoors cushions on the back porches were soaking wet and covered in mildew altho there was an outdoor storage bin where they could have been stored and kept dry. We couldn’t get the basement air units working even after following the instructions. This meant we couldn’t battle the noticeable humidity that made the entire area damp. We also found that there weren’t enough hooks or rods to hang jackets and towels, considering the hot tub and how many people the house could contain. The hot tub was fantastic after a day of adventuring and hiking and we also enjoyed s’mores round the fire pit altho we had to buy our own wood.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa A., Baton Rouge

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Location - Needs some TLC
This place is so amazing for space and location. However,
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
It was a great experience. The property was beautiful and accommodated our family number of 16 well. Ages 70-2. Would highly recommend as a place to stay. Very clean and conveniently located to shops and attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Gathering
This was the perfect place for our family gathering. We had 18 people and the home had plenty of space to spread out. We enjoyed hanging on the back deck listening to the river. The property was clean and provided plenty of space for parking. It was a wonderful, memorable weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

Liked: Cleanliness
WOW!
Was an amazing time. The views are like no other anywhere. Just perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Gary G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Turkey time in the mountains
Our family of 16 enjoyed the thanksgiving holidays in the mountains near Sugar mountain area
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

sue y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for large families
Had family all come in town together for our sons wedding on Grandfather Mt. and this was perfect house for all 18 of us to stay. Great space for everyone to be comfortable and well stocked with everything you’ll need. Beds were very comfortable too. The location is perfect, close to activities and restaurants. Used the hot tub and fire pit too! Was all absolutely perfect for our special gathering!! Definitely recommend staying here if looking for place for a large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful Mountain stay
After several years of family vacations to the beach, our stay at The Glens was much cooler and more relaxing. Young and old enjoyed the hot tub. We gathered around the fire pit three nights. All the attractions we wanted were close by. The Watauga River at the back of the property is beautiful. We all want to come back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth Ann H., NC, USA

Beautiful property!
This place was absolutely perfect for our family reunion of 12 adults, 6 kids. The house itself could use a deep clean, but we basically only used the indoors for sleeping. We lived on the back porches, overlooking the river. The kids played outdoors the entire time. We cooked all our meals in the well stocked kitchen. Communication with the host was prompt and clear. We would love to come back many more times.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Mike S.

Family trip
The best part about the property was the outdoor area, which was great to play for the little kids we had with us. The fire pit was really awesome as well. The biggest issue we had with the house is that we had our elderly parents and the dining room and kitchen or two steps above the main living room, and there was no handrail, so we constantly had to help them every time they needed to go from one place to another.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

olivia a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was peaceful beautiful and tranquil
House great For large Families, Plenty of space, lots to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Worked great
We rented this house for a ski trip with 2 other families and it was perfect for our needs and wants. Each family was able to have their own area of the house while we were also able to enjoy each others company around the dining room table and outside on the deck and in the hot tub. The common spaces were not huge so might not be great if your looking for more open space but we really enjoyed it
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adult Weekend
Great location, close to skiing, Boone, Banner Elk and Blowing Rock. House is secluded and sits on the river. Great house for several couples or multiple families.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience!
I would highly recommend this place. Plenty of room for all our family to spread out and yet still be together. Convenient location to many area attractions. Home was clean and well stocked. Our host gave quick response to our messages. We loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay
House holds a lot of people very well and is surrounded by great views and beauty. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and convenient location
Beautiful location right on Watauga River. Constant sound of falling water from back deck. Close to Grandfather Mountain. House is nicely decorated and well supplied. Hosts responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Family Getaway
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this unique house in a special place on earth. We got torrential rains, but hanging out in the many common rooms of the house was easy and fun. Could not have been easier to go deep in the woods for a hike or get to the grocery store.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yearly Mountain get together
The 23 of us ranging in age from 81 to 1 had a wonderful time and truly enjoyed the property. A foosball, ping pong, or pool table would be a great addition to the game room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob R.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a fantastic home!
Plenty of space and a serene environment. The hot tub was great. The separate apartment allowed our teenagers a little space. We enjoyed a wonderful weekend with friends and family!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee B.

Liked: Cleanliness
family game weekend
great house and location. only issues were minor. nothing to hold soap in primary shower and electric outlet did not work in primary bath.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022