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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 13409 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

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Banner Elk, NC
  • Grandfather Mountain State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Sugar Creek Gem Mine
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Sugar Mountain Resort
    ‪9 min drive‬

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

Private Oasis in Tynecastle

Welcome to Villa Costalotta!

Villa Costalotta, a beautiful, expansive, upscale, three-level, five-bedroom, four-and-a-half bathroom house, sits on nearly five rolling acres in the exclusive gated Tynecastle community. Tynecastle is conveniently located between Boone and Banner Elk and is only five minutes from Sugar Mountain Resort and 10 minutes from Grandfather Mountain. Great restaurants, coffee shops, and shopping, as well as fishing and hiking, are within a couple of miles of this fantastic home. The towns of Boone and Blowing Rock are both 15 miles away, and downtown Banner Elk is less than 5 miles. The village of Valle Crucis, with its incredible riverfront park and the historic Mast General Store, is 12 miles away. Appalachian State University is only 15 miles distant. Ski Beech is less than 10 miles off. Appalachian Ski Mountain is 21 miles distant, and Tweetsie Railroad is 17 miles.

The views from Villa Costalotta are stunning! Enjoy expansive mountain views from the living areas, four bedrooms, and huge rear decks. The profile views of Grandfather Mountain are arguably some of the best than from any other property we manage. The five-acre property boasts both manicured yard space, safe for children to enjoy, as well as plenty of mature hardwoods creating a buffer of privacy from neighboring homes.
*Allows pets with an additional fee paid after booking. The fee is $35 per pet per day.

The house has three levels with a large covered front porch at the main entrance. The main level features a central great room with soaring vaulted ceilings, wood floors, a spectacular river rock wood-burning fireplace, designer furniture, and a large HD Smart TV. A three-story wall of windows and glass doors in the great room allows natural sunlight in, framing the priceless mountain views. The adjacent dining room boasts a one-of-a-kind, custom-crafted, live-edge, banquet-style dining table that comfortably seats up to fourteen (14) guests. The large kitchen features granite countertops, custom cabinetry, and high-end appliances. There are barstool seats at the kitchen bar and window seating for four more at the custom live-edge breakfast table. The laundry room features a washer and dryer and doubles as a mudroom with a separate entrance from the front porch. There is a half bath/powder room on the main level.

The impressive master suite on the main floor features a spacious bedroom with a king bed, a gas log fireplace, a comfortable seating area, an HD Smart TV, and glass doors leading to the rear deck and revealing the view. The ensuite bathroom has a vanity with double sinks, a makeup area, a jetted Jacuzzi-style soaking tub with a spa-like tile surround, a custom tile shower, a walk-in closet, and a water closet with a bidet and toilet - a master suite suitable for the most discerning vacationers!

The upper floor features a nice loft with a desk and a checkers/chess setup, offering a space to both work and play. A second king bedroom suite has a walk-in closet, HD Smart TV, and a full ensuite bathroom with a tub and shower combo. On either end of the top floor are two more large bedrooms, each of which has a queen bed and an HD Smart TV, and windows with nice views. One of the two also has a full-sized floor mattress for additional sleeping options. There is a full bathroom across from the loft and between the two queen bedrooms. An open balcony looks down into the great room and out to Grandfather Mountain.

The lower level begins with a cozy alcove room at the foot of the stairs featuring a custom log bunk bed with two Twin XL beds and open floor space perfect for children to spread out their toys and play. There is another Queen bedroom on the lower level, with an HD Smart TV and glass doors that open onto the lower deck and look out at the mountain views. There is a central bathroom with a tub and shower combo on the lower level. The majority of the lower level encompasses the family room and game room, with an eight-foot slate pool table, dartboard, foosball table, air hockey table, and shuffleboard table. The family room/game room also features a stone fireplace with gas logs, a large HD Smart TV, a comfy sofa, and glass doors opening to the large lower rear deck. The attached two-car garage is accessible from the lower level.

Both rear decks stretch the length of the house, are covered with an open-air extension on the main level, and have good views. The main level features a gas grill, an outdoor dining area, a comfortable outdoor sectional sofa, and a coffee table that doubles as a propane gas fire feature. The lower-level rear deck features a cornhole game, more deck furniture, and a hot tub installed in the spring of 2021. The front porch is a quiet, peaceful spot with rocking chairs where you can enjoy a morning coffee, read a book, and enjoy the undisturbed mature hardwood forests which make up most of the Tynecastle community.

Zoned central heating makes the house comfortable during colder weather, and a new central air conditioning system added in 2021 will keep you cool in the summer. The house has high-speed WiFi internet, an oversized attached two-car garage, seven (7) HD Smart TVs with digital TV programming, one wood-burning fireplace, two gas log fireplaces, four (4) game tables, a cornhole game, and a hot tub. Pets are allowed, dogs only, and standard pet fees apply.

Sleeping Arrangements (sleeps 13 guests comfortably):
King Master Bedroom on Main Level (sleeps 2)
Upper King Suite (sleeps 2)
Upper Left Queen Bedroom (sleeps 2)
Upper Right Queen Bedroom with Full Floor Mattress (sleeps 3)
Lower Queen Bedroom (sleeps 2)
Lower Bunk Alcove with Twin XL over Twin XL Bunk Beds (sleeps 2)

Must be at least 25 years of age to book.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Grandfather Mountain State Park. A hot tub and an arcade/game room are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a jetted tub and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washer/dryer, and 4.5 bathrooms
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts
  • Steps from Grandfather Mountain State Park and Watauga River
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a hot tub, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Carolina Cabin Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max. 2 spaces)
  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Jetted
  • Bidet
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table football
  • Air hockey
  • Games room
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Gas grills
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf privileges
  • Boating on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Golf on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Theme parks 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Gated community
  • Unit size: 4400 sq ft (409 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

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 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

454668

Private Oasis in Tynecastle Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Debra C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Family Get-Together
We loved our stay and the indoor and outdoor features were great for a family get together for the eight of us. There were a few items that need fixed for future guests: the drain in the main bedroom suite and the second floor hall bathroom were clogged; the shower knob in the second floor king suite was broken; the shower curtain rod in the lower level bathroom was broken; the gutters on the back deck were clogged so ran over during a rain storm.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz T.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family wedding weekend!
Perfect place to stay while we were in town for a family wedding. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect in every way
This house was a perfect home base for our family of eight while we were in town for my daughter’s wedding at Appalachian View. Close to venue and grocery, and had perfect space inside and outside on the decks to relax. The game room was much enjoyed as well. It exceeded our every expectation, and we hope to come back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan. L. F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
The home was beautiful. Lots of space for the family. View from back porch is beautiful and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Great location. Loved the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
Fantastic property! All kinds of things to do and convenient to all the local activities. Cornhole on the deck was a hit!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view and location
The house is beautiful in a great location with amazing views from a huge deck. House was clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Marriage Retreat weekend
We made this location the place to host our weekend marriage retreat with 3 other couples. The location is scenic. There is a lot to do nearby and there is plenty of space for everyone to spread out or congregate around the dining room table and enjoy time together. Overall, we would recommend this to others pursuing similar objectives.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanna G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The BEST!
We absolutely LOVED our time at VILLACOSTALOTTA.....it was the perfect house and location for our family trip celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary!! We had 6 adults, 2 children (ages 8 & 10), and 1 puppy with us. The house was exceptional and we made many memories there....we loved the views, game room, corn hole game and having lots of space for everyone! Also, theTynecastle neighborhood was so beautiful and it was easy access to town and the main roads. Any questions or concerns were quickly addressed and answered by the rental agency. Our family all agreed that we would love to stay at Villacostalotta again someday!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz R., Clemmons, NC

Great stay at Villa Costalotta
We really enjoyed our stay. The kids LOVED the game room, and the house was plenty large enough for our group. The house was a little worn, but very comfortable. I only have a couple of things that could have been better. While it looked like the house had been clean, it seemed that it had not been cleaned very recently. There was a lot of dust on the indoor surfaces, and the porch and outside windows were not very clean. There were no instructions or book in the house for the equipment or what do to when leaving. However, all the light switches were labeled, which was wonderful. Even with these two things, I would highly recommend the house for a family stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zachary K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
What an amazing place to spend with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mrs bowman
We had a lovely stay, the view of Grandfather Mountain from the porch is beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holli B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
We loved every minute of our family vacation! Each family had their own “floor” which helped anchor everyone. The amenities were wonderful and the game room was a big hit! My only feedback is that the kitchen lacked some basic equipment that would have made dinners easier. Our family loves to gather around food and with dietary restrictions and picky eaters, we prefer to cook at home. We made it work, but for a home of this caliber, it was disappointing.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for families.
Stayed for a week with family and friends. House was clean and spacious. Plenty of room for multiple families, with space for people who needed to work remotely to get away from the kids. Property manager was responsive and answered questions quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice!
We really enjoyed staying in the high country. Very relaxing, great central location to skiing, hiking and other small towns to shop/eat. Kids stayed busy in the evenings with everything in the game room. I’m pretty sure our dog didn’t want to leave either haha. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaime H., Wake Forest, NC, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Holiday Family Trip
The house is perfect for a large family and even better for the younger and older adults with the layout of the house. We really enjoyed our stay . Beautiful home, property, and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sujin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house & views and superb amenities
The house is lovely--very spacious, comfortable beds, smart tvs in every room, huge closets, 3 cozy fireplaces, and lots of bathrooms. There is a fantastic view off the deck, with great seating, a gas fire pit, and (on the lower deck) some awesome chair swings. The game room was spectacular--with pool table, air hockey, foosball table, shuffleboard table, and dart board. It also had the best hot tub we have ever been in at a rental property. It is clean, spacious (seats up to 6), and nicely placed where you can see the moon, stars, and mountains. We had a fabulous time!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous views, great house for family vacation
This is a nice, spacious home that sets the stage for a fun, family vacation. Staff was responsive. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay! Amazing view!
Great communication with the rental agency
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leigh-Anne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect vacation home
Ideal location, wonderful house, great amenities. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Party of 10
Five couples stayed in the house. Having a bedroom with queen/king beds for each couple was hard to find, but this house did it! The covered deck with fire pit, large kitchen, dining table for 10, and the gaming area were all a huge hit for entertaining. Property is as described.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxation in the mountains
This lovely home in the Tynecastle neighborhood was a perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty of the high country with friends and family. The views of Grandfather Mountain off the main deck were outstanding. The game room was packed with fun - pool, darts, air hockey, and fusball- which both the children and the adults loved. The wood burning fireplace in the main living area was perfect for cool nights and the large dining room great for games- we mostly ate on the deck at night. The location was perfect for launching into various hikes in addition to fly fishing, zip lining, and a ropes course. It is close to Banner Elk, where we had a two great dinners and a tasty breakfast out. Very convenient to the grocery store as well. We look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home for your large family vacation
Our family had plenty of room to be together. The home was so fun and cozy and the views were very lovely! The house is really set up perfectly for large families to be together and enjoy the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022