Vacation Lodge with Mountain Character

Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5 bedrooms, desk, WiFi, bed sheets
4.8
Outstanding(49 Reviews)

Lodge in Watauga, NC

18 guests · 6 bedrooms · 6 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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About this lodge

Welcome to North View Lodge!

North View Lodge is a vacation lodge with loads of mountain character and fun amenities in a central location convenient to all the High Country offers. This home offers various options for relaxing, congregating, dining, and sleeping for groups of all types. The owners have lovingly and thoughtfully set this house up to maximize comfort, usage flexibility, and year-round fun for guests of all ages. We are thrilled to offer North View to our guests.

Located just a few minutes from downtown Banner Elk, the lodge sits between Sugar and Beech Mountain Ski Resorts, about ten miles to either one. Grandfather Mountain is also about ten miles away. The property is convenient to Boone, Blowing Rock, Tweetsie Railroad, Hawksnest, Linville Falls and Caverns, Valle Crucis, and everything you want to do or see in the NC High Country.

The property surrounding the driveway and parking area is all wooded, private, and available to walk and explore. The driveway leads through a wooded approach to a generous gravel parking area. The lodge has an expansive deck wrapping around the rear and view sides. The front door leads into a generous entry foyer where you can shed wet winter jackets and boots or take off muddy clothes.

To one side of the foyer is a master suite with a king-size bed, an HDTV, a BluRay player, and an ensuite bathroom. A nearby second bedroom has a queen-size bed and a full hallway bathroom. The kitchen is open to the dining and living areas and offers granite countertops, stainless appliances, and beautiful hickory hardwood floors. The dining table is impressive and can seat 12 to 14 guests. The living room has a central wood-burning fireplace, a large screen HDTV, and upscale leather furniture. Glass French doors open to the rear deck from the dining and living areas. Enjoy the view in handmade, custom furniture constructed from live-edge wood and wine casks.

On the other side of the foyer is a big family room with a window wall. Large comfy sofas, a round game table for chess, checkers, cards, and an HDTV with a BluRay player furnish the room. A long, impressive L-shaped, English tavern-style bar with granite countertops and wood finishes has a refrigerator, microwave, convection oven, dishwasher, and coffee bar. Off the family room is the hot tub room. The two exterior walls have paneled sliding glass pocket doors that disappear, allowing guests to open the hot tub room to the outdoors. Accessible from the hot tub room and the family room is a unique tiled bathroom with a shower, changing room, 8-person sauna, and steam room. Outside the hot tub room, the deck has built-in benches, a long outdoor dining table, a gas grill, and an outdoor stone gas log fireplace.

Upstairs is the game room with an 8-foot slate pool table and dartboard, a comfy reading chair flanked with built-in shelves stocked with books and games, a half bath/powder room, and a daybed with a trundle. The first upstairs bedroom suite has a king bed, a custom built-in desk, and a private full bathroom with a custom tile shower. The second upstairs suite has a California king bed, a vaulted tongue-and-groove ceiling, and a nice window framing the view. It has a walk-in closet and a private bathroom with a double granite vanity and an oversized tile shower. Off the game room is an open-style bedroom with a twin-over-twin solid wood bunk bed and a twin daybed with a trundle bed.

The movie theater room, warm and intimate with vaulted tongue-and-groove ceilings and plush carpet, features a 120-inch HD projector screen with digital cable programming, a BluRay player, and an Xbox One. The theater room has numerous reclining chairs and a long crafting desk ideal for children to express creativity.

The lodge and its offerings are unique and offer an opportunity for families and friends to experience a unique and fun-filled High Country mountain vacation.

*This home is dog-friendly with additional pet fees required.

Sleeping arrangements:
Upstairs
California king with ensuite bath (2 adults)
King with ensuite bath (2 adults)
Pool table room has a twin daybed with trundle (2 adults) and Queen with twin trundle (3 adults)
Near theater room has a twin daybed with trundle (2 adults), twin over Full Bunk Bed (2 adults & 1 child)
Theater room has a Futon (1 adult)

Downstairs
King with ensuite bath (2 adults)
Queen with hallway bath (2 adults)
Foldout couch for kids in den (2 children)

Parking Note:
There is a limit of six (6) vehicles for parking at this home.
Electrical Vehicle Charger Available

*** Access ***
1. A steep paved road accesses the first part of the driveway to this home. It is plowed in winter, but 4WD or AWD vehicles are necessary from November through April due to potential winter weather. Chains may be necessary in addition to 4-wheel drive in the winter months.
2. The last 200 yards is a gravel driveway that cannot be cleared of snow or ice. Renters accept responsibility for any injury from driveway use and for repairing any damage to the driveway caused by renters' use.
3. Once at the house, the driveway and parking are flat.

MUST BE AT LEAST 25 YEARS OF AGE TO BOOK

Cancellation Policy:
Bookings canceled at least 60 days before the start of the stay will receive 100% refund.
Bookings canceled at least 30 days before the start of the stay will receive 50% refund.

Amenities

Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Family friendly

Map of Watauga, NC

Available Rooms

Reviews

4.8
Outstanding(49 Reviews)
4.8
Feb 2024
We so enjoyed our stay! There was plenty of room for families to have their space while still utilizing the comfortable group lounging areas and prepping food to enjoy for a crowd. Ample sleeping areas for multiple families or friend couples. The amenities are top notch - very roomy jacuzzi tub and nicely appointed shower and sauna area. The parking is roomy and well laid out. The mud room is perfect for coming in from a day of skiing to take of boots, snow jackets, and bibs. Plenty of storage and hanging space for outerwear!
4.8
Sep 2023
The home is beautiful and secluded with a lot of privacy. It's about 5-10 minutes from downtown Banner Elk but it seemed much further, which was what we wanted. The property manager communicated extremely well so checking in was very easy. If I had to complain about something, then it would be the cleanliness of certain areas. The deck has a rotted table sitting on it which could be a concern if you have kids. The floors had areas where dirt and dust had collected in corners but nothing too concerning. It just looked like no one had stayed there in a few weeks or the cleaners didn't do a very good job after the last guests. Overall, I would definitely stay in this house again and would highly recommend it. The jacuzzi and sauna were awesome and a nice touch for adults while the upstairs area is perfect for kids.
4.8
Aug 2023
We rented North View Lodge and hosted a family reunion with 34 people over 11 days with family coming and going. NVL was a perfect choice for our group as the number of bedrooms (4) allowed for couples and the various other sleeping areas allowed for everyone else to have a comfortable bed. Adolescents enjoyed the lofts. Plenty of bathrooms. Kitchen appliances, grill and cookware were adequate. Bar is nice and allowed us to keep all drinks out of the kitchen and refrigerator. Outdoor fireplace was a nice gathering place in the evening. Would rent NVL again.
4.8
Jan 2023
Beautiful lodge with lots of space and bathrooms for the family! Stunning views and the rental company was so great to work with.
4.8
Aug 2022
We had a really great time at this property! It was large enough for all of our family units to have a great time doing what they wanted to do. LOVED the hot tub area! We also really enjoyed the outside deck with large table - we spent many hours playing games as a family out there! The kitchen is lovely! A lot of time was spent in the movie theatre room playing video games on the large screen. The table in the kitchen was big enough to fit us all. We saw deer in the back yard, loved being in nature. We did some day trips to Boone, the local winery and hiking! Wonderful trip, wonderful home!
4.8
Aug 2022
Great house for a big golf group
4.8
Sep 2021
Great location. Very large house. Stunning views. Very clean.
4.8
Sep 2021
Great location. Very large house. Stunning views. Very clean.

FAQs

How much does this lodge cost compared to others in Watauga?

The average price for a rental in Watauga is $382 per night. This rental is $943 above the average.

Is parking included with this lodge?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Vacation Lodge with Mountain Character. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this lodge?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Vacation Lodge with Mountain Character. Enjoy the water!

Is Vacation Lodge with Mountain Character pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this lodge is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Vacation Lodge with Mountain Character?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.

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