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Experience luxury at King of the Hill-Banner Elk, a cozy NC cabin for up to 8 guests.

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4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a brick island with bar stools, and hanging pots.
Smart TV, fireplace, table football
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace, table football

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

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4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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Banner Elk, NC
  • Place, Watauga River
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, The Greater Foscoe Mining Co.
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Hound Ears Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About this property

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

Experience luxury at King of the Hill-Banner Elk, a cozy NC cabin for up to 8 guests.

King of the Hill | Mountain Views | Game Room & Pet Friendly!

Sleeps 8 | 4 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Game Room | Fire Pit | Centrally Located | New to our program August 2025

Escape to King of the Hill, a cozy mountain retreat nestled on 7 private wooded acres with beautiful long-range views of Beech Mountain. With 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms in the main house, and a separate game room in our detached garage that also offers another bathroom, this cabin is perfect for families or friends looking to relax and enjoy everything the High Country has to offer.

NEW AC Units installed September 2025.

Location: Centrally located between Boone and Banner Elk in the Foscoe Community with all paved access on state maintained roads. The driveway is graveled but not steep and has level parking. Close to many attractions like gem mining, skiing, golf, hiking, dining, shopping, Grandfather Mountain, Alpine Coaster and so much more.

Comfortable & Spacious Sleeping Arrangements:

Main Floor:
King Master Bedroom with en-suite bathroom access
Second King Bedroom (shares hall bathroom)
Upstairs:
Two Queen Bedrooms, each with skylights and remote-controlled shades
Shared full bathroom with stand-up shower
Every bedroom features a Roku TV with DirecTV and access to popular streaming apps. With two king beds and two queen beds, everyone gets a great room?no arguing over the ?best one!?

Well-Equipped Kitchen & Cozy Living Area:
The open-concept kitchen is stocked with everything you need:

Full-size appliances
Stone countertops
Wine chiller
Keurig with coffee pot option
Bar seating for 4 and a large dining table for 8
The living room invites you to relax by the seasonal wood-burning fireplace, watch a movie on the Samsung Smart TV, or simply soak in the mountain views through the tall windows and skylights.

Detached Game Room – Ultimate Hangout Spot:
Located on the lower level of the detached garage, the game room is a hit with both kids and adults.

Enjoy:
Pool table
Foosball
Black Hole pinball
Pac-Man multi-game arcade
Gas fireplace (seasonal), TV with DirecTV, and a full bathroom
Step outside to the patio with a gas fireplace and comfortable seating—the perfect place to unwind after a fun-filled day. You will have to leave the cabin and walk across the parking area to access the game room.

Relax Outdoors:
Soak in long-range mountain views from the spacious covered deck
Gather around the wood-burning fire pit (firewood provided)
Fire up the gas grill and enjoy meals on the deck with rocking chairs and outdoor seating
The driveway is level and graveled with easy, all-paved access via state-maintained roads.

Other Features & Amenities
High-speed Wi-Fi
DirecTV streaming
Washer & dryer
Garage is not available for parking, but the lower level houses the game room
Pets: Why leave your pet at home when you can bring it along for the adventure of a lifetime? Well behaved dogs are welcome at King of the Hill for a one time nonrefundable pet fee of $100/pet for dogs weighing less than 50 pounds. There is a 2 dog maximum with a maximum weight limit of 50 pounds for each dog.

Make yourself at home at King of the Hill—where comfort, adventure, and unforgettable mountain memories await!

NCREC Broker Name: High Mountain Cabin Rentals
NCREC License number: C21704

Minimum Stay Requirements:
2-night minimum: Off-peak season
3-night minimum: Holidays and all of October
4-night minimum: Thanksgiving
7-night minimum: July 4th, Christmas, and New Year holidays

Check-in/Check-out:
Check-in: 4:00 PM or later
Check-out: By 10:00 AM
No smoking allowed inside the cabin
Winter Weather Warning:
From November through April, snow and ice can affect mountain roads. A 4-wheel drive vehicle with good tires and/or snow chains is strongly recommended. No refunds will be issued due to weather-related travel issues or lack of preparedness.
During your stay at this cabin, you'll be close to The Greater Foscoe Mining Co.. Enjoy features like an arcade/games room. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and 2.5 bathrooms in the cabin.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with washing machine, 2.5 bathrooms and fireplace
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Just a 4-minute drive from The Greater Foscoe Mining Co. and 6 minutes from Alta Vista Gallery and B & B
Experience luxury at King of the Hill-Banner Elk, a cozy NC cabin for up to 8 guests. offers its guests an arcade/games room. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Banner Elk cabin is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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10/10 Excellent

Amy N.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin was very comfortable & plenty of space for a girls weekend! The location was great! The gameroom was a huge hit! Several places to walk our little dog!! Great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025