Ideal Getaway W/ Two Decks, Free WiFi, & Great Location - Dog-Friendly - Reviews, Photos & Rates

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Good

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7133 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Washer

Parking available

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Fireplace

Explore the area

Banner Elk, NC

Banner Elk Winery
10 min walk
Banner House Museum
5 min drive
Lees-McRae College
5 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

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

Ideal Getaway W/ Two Decks, Free WiFi, & Great Location - Dog-Friendly

Fresh Ayres Getaway

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Located just moments from the heart of Banner Elk, Fresh Ayres Getaway is the perfect mix of rustic charm and modern comfort, so bring the whole family or you best friends on a trip they won't soon forget. The mountain views, especially in early winter, will instill a sense of calm and serenity that will be accompanied by the sweet smell of pine and that crisp chill of winter air. When you aren't soaking up the outdoors or exploring town, chilling out indoors will be a blast, as the wood accents, tall ceilings, and open layout create a comfortable environment to mingle with loved ones as the snow falls quietly outside. Watch favorite movies on the flatscreen TV, host a game night at the accommodating dining table, or show off your culinary skills in the full kitchen! Regardless of how you choose to spend each day, this will be the perfect home base!

Things to Know
Dog-friendly (under 75 lbs)
Snowbird-friendly
4WD/traction is required in winter

This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

During your stay at this cabin, you'll be within walking distance of Banner Elk Winery. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 2 bathrooms in the cabin.

The cabin offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
Onsite recreation includes tennis courts
13 minutes by car from Sugar Mountain Resort and 14 minutes from Beech Mountain Resort

This cabin offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Banner Elk cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Vacasa of North Carolina

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

Close to skiing

Internet

Internet access

Parking and transport

On-site parking
Car required

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms
Towels provided
Hairdryer

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

Outdoor areas

Patio
Garden

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

In the city centre
In the mountains
In a rural location
Near a zoo
In a village

Things to do

Tennis on site
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Cycling nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife and game walks nearby
Cave exploring nearby
Horse riding nearby
Water tubing nearby
Fishing nearby

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
Deadbolt lock

General

Unit size: 1428 sq ft (133 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: Dogs only. Max of 2. Weight limit: 75 lbs each.

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 first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

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

64546

Ideal Getaway W/ Two Decks, Free WiFi, & Great Location - Dog-Friendly Reviews

7.8

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

4/10 Poor

Patty D.

18 Jun 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness

Property is ok; Management company is awful

Overall the property itself is just ok. We noticed that it's for sale as well. The listing implies that the basement is accessible, but it's not so others should be aware of this. This is a basic property that has the main things you'd need but isn't really anything above that. When we first arrived, we noticed two overflowing trash cans outside the house. Given that this is in the mountains and we received a message telling us NOT to do this given the presence of bears, this was a bit surprising. We contacted Vacasa (management company) and were told to take the trash to the dump. Seriously!?!?!?! When I wrote back to clarify that they wanted us to take someone else's trash to the dump we were told the local team would be notified. After two nights of dealing with animals rooting through the trash and the place starting to smell like a dump itself, we left and didn't stay the last night. This was an awful experience, and I'd suggest caution when renting any place in the Sugar/Beech area that is managed by Vacasa. This has not been my experience with other Vacasa properties, but this team seems particularly bad.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

HELEN W., Mcminnville tn.

7 Jun 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nasty place mouse droppings in the bed

Worst place we have ever stayed.It was dirty mouse dropping in the kids bed,the management team was sorry but didn't fix the issue until the next day. I had washed and sanitized the bed so the kids could have a place to sleep . They didn't care that the bed was dirty. One bed didn't have sheets at all. Dished were out up dirty so I had to wash them before using them. The outside trash cans were left full and animals tore open the bags and it was a mess. The rental was not maintained it's kind of shabby ,the living area and dining area was nice with the exception of the dirty dishes. Will never stay in a place that is with this company . The lack of care that mouse dropping were in a kids bed is why I'll never use them again. They got tired of me asking when the beds would be cleaned that they quit responding to my messages. Worst rental experience ever.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Calvin L.

3 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Private and relaxing

Property was convenient and relaxing. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter vacay

The cabin was amazing. Just a bit difficult for those who are not use to it to go up the hill. The location is perfect for those wishing to ski and very close to the town as well.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

John S.

27 Nov 2023

Lots of Space, Good Location and Good Value

Nice space with plenty of room. The location is great (very close to Banner Elk, etc.) and has some nice quirky cabin touches. Would be a 5 star but for a few things- inside could use some freshening up and outside is pretty overgrown and not ideal.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

2 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!!

We really enjoyed this house! Location was great. One thing to keep in mind was that we rented this house because it had two bedrooms and a bathroom on the bottom floor for my elderly mom, aunt and uncle. But, there are very steep stairs to get up to the bottom floor. That made it more challenging. Other than that, it was very nice and clean and convenient to the Fall festivals.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

16 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Banner Elk

Grandfather Mountain is a must see.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jamie B.

24 Sept 2023

Good location

The location is great for Beech Mountain. The three bedrooms and house has adequate space and it’s great that it’s dog friendly. The house could use a deep cleaning, but overall satisfied our need.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack R.

29 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great quick weekend getaway spot!

This property was a great place to go for a quick long weekend getaway! We enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Kinga M., MADEIRA BEACH

23 Dec 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness

Good location

We were shocked because the place wasn’t cleaned. Bed sheets, sofa covers etc. were dirty with plenty of stains and dog hair and unwashed. I called Vacasa and reported the issue . It took a while but someone came with new sheets and cleaning supplies. So for the next a few hours we were cleaning the house ugh.. The nice thing was a location . There is a Vinery across the street and another one 10 min away. Close to Boone , Sugar Mountain or Beech Mountain Resort. Everything around . The house had a hot water and fireplace worked. I didn’t like vasca policy about checking in. They should be more flexible friendly for visitors traveling with children and long distance.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Suzie Ellen M.

4 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect little place!!

I meant to write this review while we were staying at this house so I wouldn’t forget anything. First, the things we loved. It’s so cute! We took advantage of the kitchen and baked cookies. It had everything we needed. The beds were comfortable although I did have to wash the pillowcases in the master bedroom as they did not smell clean. No big deal. It was cold when we were there so we didn’t use the decks but did plug in the festive lights on both decks. We also hiked up above the house and it was one of the most beautiful places ever. My 13 year old found the area first and even though a little hard to hike up to it, he convinced me it was worth it. It was! Our dog loved running around up there as well. I am very picky about things being clean and felt it was for the most part. As for the negatives, we arrived at night and the GPS from the listing took us to the wrong house. I suggest arriving during the day if possible. We also came in from the direction that winds you around the mountain. We quickly learned the easy way to get to restaurants, etc and when we ventured out to Boone or other places we put Banner Elk cafe in the GPS so it would take us the easy way to and from the house. Also, I have rented using VRBO for many years and have never delt with a management co quite like this one. They were nice but I had to go through extra steps that I was not use to. Things such as having to call them to verify my identity, signing extra documents, etc. Again, they were nice but it was kind of a pain. A few people mentioned the basement. We didn’t have a need for it so it didn’t bother us but I guess they should take it off the pictures. As a very picky renter, would I rent this property again? Yes! We loved our stay picking out our Christmas trees and this cute house! My kids loved the bunk beds, playing hide & seek and exploring the area around the house.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

James A.

28 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

It’s fine

Close to the winery. Comfortable rooms and nice having washer/dryer. Wish garage area that is pictured was accessible.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

18 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Just okay

I felt that the photos were a little misleading - overall the house is fine but some of the bedding is outdated and it just wasn't as "bright" as we expected. There was also a fair amount of dog hair on the couch which I know is something you risk when you stay at a pet-friendly property but it just didn't feel super clean. My biggest complaint is that the Vacasa team that manages the property is somewhat unaccommodating to any special requests. They contacted us offering a discounted extra night, letting us know that the property was not rented the night before our arrival. We were unable to do an extra night, but I did call to ask about an early check in for a child who naps. They stated they have a "no early check in" policy and do not make exceptions, even when the property is ready and has already been cleaned. I'm just accustomed to property managers being more accommodating with guests when the situation allows for it. They were somewhat rude in my interactions and did not offer any justification just that we could not check in. Overall the stay was fine, just not 100% what we expected when we booked!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Edwin W., Chattanooga

28 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

The gas fireplace is inoperative, there is no trash service so we had to haul our trash back home - what a pain. The listing shows a basement that can be utilized (table, chairs in it) - this is incorrect as it is locked and states unavailable for use. The loss of using the basement is not a bid deal - it should be noted on the listing and the photos removed. Knowing these I still would stay again and would recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021