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Dog-Friendly Cabin: Ski, Hike, & Visit Vineyards

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TV, fireplace, books, music library
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Terrace/patio
Dining
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6193 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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Banner Elk, North Carolina
  • Apple Hill Farm
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Banner Elk Winery
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Lees-McRae College
    ‪9 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.

Dog-Friendly Cabin: Ski, Hike, & Visit Vineyards

Book your Banner Elk getaway at ‘Hound Trails’ and soak up everything it has to offer from top amenities, beautifully decorated cabin interiors, and an unbeatable view of the rolling hills surrounding the property. The vacation rental comes with 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a loft, and a large deck for relaxing. In the winter, enjoy the slopes of Beech Mountain and Sugar Mountain. During the summer, explore Wildcat Lake and Elk River Falls - you'll never run out of four-season fun!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Close Proximity to Local Vineyards & Dtwn Banner Elk | 2,079 Sq Ft | Not Impacted by Hurricane Helene

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Loft: 2 Twin Beds, Full Futon

OUTDOOR SPACE: Spacious deck, outdoor dining, gas grill, mountain views, fire pit w/ ample seating
INDOOR LIVING: 2 Smart TVs, gas-burning fireplace, books & board games, lofted game room w/ foosball table & Smart TV, iPod/MP3 docking station, laptop-friendly workplace
KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ cooking basics, kitchen island w/ seating, dishware/flatware, stainless steel appliances, double oven, Keurig coffee maker, toaster
GENERAL: Free WiFi, washer/dryer, linens/towels, central air conditioning/heat, hair dryers, iron/board
FAQ: Stairs required for access, 1 exterior camera (facing driveway), no local garbage pickup, pet fee (paid pre-trip)
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

HIT THE SLOPES: Sugar Mountain Resort (9.0 miles), Beech Mountain Ski Resort (10.5 miles), Appalachian Ski Mountain (16.0 miles)
HIKING & BIKING: Grandfather Mountain State Park (15.6 miles), Elk River Falls (17.3 miles), Julian Price Memorial Park (17.6 miles), The Blowing Rock (19.0 miles)
WINERIES & VINEYARDS: Banner Elk Winery & Villa (4.1 miles), Grandfather Vineyard & Winery (10.0 miles), Eagles Nest Winery (12.5 miles), Watauga Lake Winery (19.4 miles), Villa Nove Vineyards Winery (19.9 miles), Linville Falls Winery (24.0 miles)
TO-DO: Apple Hill Alpaca Farm (1.2 miles), Foggy Mountain Gem Mine (9.4 miles), Mile High Swinging Bridge (17.8 miles)
LOCAL FAVORITES: Downtown Banner Elk (4.8 miles), Wildcat Lake (6.7 miles), Elk River Club (7.2 miles)
AIRPORT: Tri-Cities Regional Airport (59.4 miles), Asheville Regional Airport / Wright Brothers Way (92.3 miles), Charlotte-Douglas International Airport (107 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $65 fee (+ fees & taxes, dogs only, 2 max)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires 4 stairs to access and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
- NOTE: This property has not been impacted by the hurricane
- NOTE: NO ski equipment, snowboards, bicycles, or athletic equipment in the house
- NOTE: If snow or ice is present or expected snow chains are recommended as well as parking by the mailbox and not the driveway
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 1 exterior security camera located by the staircase, facing outward toward the driveway. It does not look into any interior spaces. The camera records video and sound when activated by motion. It will record when it first senses motion and 30 seconds after the last motion is detected. The homeowner may have it on or off during your stay
- NOTE: There is a quality control manager that oversees that the cabin is “Guest Ready”. Our Quality Control Manager makes sure that the house is cleaned to the highest standard
- NOTE: Due to the cabin's location, garbage pickup services are not available in the area. Please do not leave trash outside and please be aware that you will need to take trash with you upon checkout. Trash can be dumped for free at the Watauga County Solid Waste and Recycling Center
During your stay at this cabin, you'll be within walking distance of Apple Hill Farm. Enjoy features like an arcade/game room and self parking (surcharge). The cabin includes amenities such as a kitchen and a washer/dryer.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washer/dryer, and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Apple Hill Farm and 6 minutes from Banner Elk Winery
This cabin offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Banner Elk cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • Self parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site parking (max. 3 spaces)
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Games room
  • Music library
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Security system

General

  • Unit size: 2079 sq ft (193 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: A maximum of 2 pets are allowed.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 security system, and a first aid kit
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

453020
NEW! ‘Hound Trails’ Cabin Near Hiking Skiing!
NEW! Pet-Friendly ‘Hound Trails’ Cabin Near Skiing Banner Elk

Dog-Friendly Cabin: Ski, Hike, & Visit Vineyards Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mark P.

Owner canceled the reservation NOT VRBO!
Had we not been directly contacted by the owner of the cabin to cancel our reservation, we might have made the 5+ hour trip to Banner Elk to find out we couldn’t get into the cabin. VRBO and EVOLVE TRAVEL gave us NO notification at all about our reservation! We would have loved to stay at Hound Trail, but very disappointed with VRBO AND EVOLVE!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Deanna K.

Nice location—bring ice and all cooking gear
We stayed here with our pups for a wedding and also some hiking. The house has a beautiful view, is very dog friendly and we loved the outdoor fenced area and large deck! Very quiet location, and we enjoyed watching deer and having a fire in the fire pit area. Some downsides—the primary bedroom has an open bathroom with no door (!). The bed is very squeaky—even just turning over can be loud. The ice maker is broken and there is no ice so stop for ice before heading up the mountain. Otherwise this is a nice short term stay for a couple or small family.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Tracy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for families with dogs
House was beautiful, well equipped, and in a great location. Nice fenced area for dogs that was right off the deck. Deck had good latching gates so dogs could wonder on deck freely. Inside was spacious with a master suite on main level. A nice size kitchen/dining area and living room space. Only issues during the week was a small leak in kitchen to which the property owner responded they would be addressing, the WiFi went out for the last two days of the stay (so no TV watching and limited phone service for us since no cell signal), and on last day of stay the AC unit stopped working. I reported the WiFi outage and the AC not working to the property owner today when departing, but haven’t gotten a response yet. Despite these few unexpected things, we had a great week and would definitely consider renting this cabin again in future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway family weekend
Very pretty home with a beautiful yard! I love that it is pet and toddler friendly! However, walls are thin. Would stay here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Denise P., Indian Land SC

Mountain Retreat
The place was beautiful with gorgeous views. We really enjoyed that we were able to take our dogs with us. There was a fully stocked kitchen which made it very easy for us to cook our own meals. There were a few cons though: a bug issue in the loft area, several lightbulbs that needed to be changed, the way to get into the creek was not convenient and I think what disappointing us the most is that we had to take over a weeks worth of garbage with us when we already had a very fully packed SUV-it was a huge inconvenience that we were not expecting and would have assumed the cleaning fees would have taken care of something like that but it all worked out in the end.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views!
Perfect place to stay while visiting family in Boone! Stayed with husband and 2 kids, plenty of space, excellent kitchen and great room to hang out.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Andy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
North Carolina Mountain Getaway
It certainly is beautiful in the NC mountains and we were excited about this home, based on the pictures and description. However, the actual location and amenities were not as advertised... the home is down in a valley, with no views of the mountains, rather than up on mountain with views... also, the beds and towels were less than average. Towels were non-absorbent... property contact was difficult to get a hold of, and offered little to nothing in help/assistance - could not even tell us why the cable tv service did not include any sports channels at all, and during football season.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Did Not Want To Leave!
This place was perfect! It actually snowed on our way to the cabin in April! It is located on an easy access road but feels very private. We couldn’t get enough of the pretty views, especially from the big windows in the living room. The kitchen was so nice that my husband even cooked me breakfast one morning. We also loved the fireplace and how easy it was to turn off/on. Cannot think of one negative thing about this cabin. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your beautiful home!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer vacation
Very nice
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Slice of Heaven
We spent Memorial Day Weekend at Hounds Trail and it was perfect for your family. Our 3 young sons enjoyed the large yard and exploring the creek behind the house. The firepit was a wonderful spot each evening to unwind with s’mores! The home is comfortable and has so many comforts of home. The homeowners are so attentive and helpful—they clearly put a lot of effort into making sure guests have everything they need to enjoy their stay. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
My family and I had an amazing week here! 10-15 min drive to downtown banner elk. The yard was perfect for our boys to play and run. The house was clean and very cozy!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home!
Will rent again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betsey M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time in Banner Elk
This cabin was beautiful and so centrally located! Getting to banner elk, beech mountain, apple valley farm, the winery etc was very easy all within about 15 to 20 minutes away. The cabin was pretty inside and out and the views were great. The kitchen was very well appointed too.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing especially if you have a furry friend
We loved the location of this home. It was nice to let our dog off of the deck right into to dog run to go potty. Very nice kitchen and bathroom. Beautiful deck with a grill. We may visit again next year. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021