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Luxury Home for 26| 18 Acres| 2 Great Rms| Hot Tub

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Exterior
7 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Dining
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, table football

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 22511 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Banner Elk, NC
  • Grandfather Mountain State Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Grandfather Trout Farm
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
    ‪20 min walk‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Luxury Home for 26| 18 Acres| 2 Great Rms| Hot Tub

♥ Welcome to Hemingway Estates!!♥ A custom luxury 6,000 sqft 7 bedroom/6.5 bathroom home perfect for groups and families of up to 26 people. (7th bedroom coming February 28th 2025)

We are so excited for you to experience our perfect sanctuary on 18 acres that was fully renovated with one-of-a-kind experiences in mind. Take in the beautiful and serene mountain views from all corners and levels of the home as well as in multiple outside sitting areas. Get up close to our private 85ft waterfall* and enjoy feeding the Koi Fish. The luxury gourmet kitchen with expansive quartzite waterfall island entices even the most novice of chefs to prepare a delicious meal. If entertainment is your focus, venture to the lower-level game room which boasts multiple games to play both digital and physical, an intimate cinema room with 86-Inch screen and oversized comfy sofa to lounge and watch your favorite movies, or "The Arena" where guests can go head-to-head on multiple PlayStation 5 systems! Complete your evening sitting around the Solo Stove Smokeless fire pit roasting smores or relaxing in the brand new 7-person hot tub.

PLEASE NOTE:
As a courtesy to other guests' pets are not allowed.

*Waterfall is winterized and off from November to May

- THE LOCATION -
⏰ 5 mins - Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
⏰ 10 mins - Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster
⏰ 10 mins - Hound Ears Club
⏰ 10 mins - Hawksnest Snow Tubing and Zipline
⏰ 13 mins - Sugar Mountain
⏰ 15 mins - Grandfather Mountain State Park
⏰ 15 mins - Blue Ridge Parkway
⏰ 20 mins - Blowing Rock
⏰ 20 mins - Boone
⏰ 20 mins - Downtown Banner Elk
⏰ 20 mins - Boone Stadium/ASU
⏰ 25 mins - Tweetsie Railroad
⏰ 25 mins - Mile High Swinging Bridge

⏤ SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS 3d Floor Plan Pictures begin between 5 and 15 ⏤

MAIN LEVEL:
Bedroom #1 (Master): King Canopy Bed with 65-Inch Smart TV, cozy Fireplace, Ensuite spacious Bathroom with huge walk-in dual shower, soaking tub and double vanity. Additional hidden King Murphy Bed, Sitting Area, Dohm White Noise Machine and Blackout Curtains.

Bedroom #2 (Family Suite): King Bed with 43-Inch Smart TV, Ensuite Bathroom (2 vanities), Shower/Tub combination, Dohm White Noise Machine, Blackout Curtains and Alcove with Twin Bunk Beds.

Full Bathroom with large walk-in rainfall shower.

UPPER LEVEL:
Bedroom #3: King Bed with 55-Inch Smart TV, Dohm White Noise Machine, Blackout Curtains and dual closets.

Bedroom #4: King Bed with 55-Inch Smart TV, Dohm White Noise Machine, Blackout Curtains and spacious closet.

Full Bathroom with large walk-in rainfall shower.

LOWER LEVEL:
Bedroom #5: Two Custom Queen Built-In Bunk Beds (4 Queen Beds total) with seating area (Sofa Bed that provides additional sleeping for 2 kids), 55-Inch Smart TV, Blackout Curtains and large Dresser.

Bedroom #6: Queen Bed with private ensuite bathroom including large walk-in rainfall shower, 55-Inch Smart TV, Dohm White Noise Machine, Blackout Curtains and closet.

Full Bathroom with large walk-in rainfall shower.

Bedroom #7 (Coming Feb 15th 2025) Large secondary master bedroom with two king beds, stone gas log fireplace with a seating area including a sofa and oversized chair

Half Bath

⏤ HIGHLIGHTS ⏤

💤 Sleeps 26 comfortably

💤 6,000 Sq Ft

★ BRAND NEW HOT TUB with seating for 7

🎥 Movie Theater with 86-Inch Screen, high quality sound bar and comfy seating.

🎮Massive Game Room with 4-person 5,000+ Games Arcade Machine, Shuffleboard Table, Bubble Hockey, Foosball, Ping Pong Table, Air Hockey Table, Hook & Ring Swing.

🎮Infinity Board Game Table with 40+ games

🎮Video Game Arena Room with 2 PlayStation 5's

🧊Mini Fridge, 65-Inch TV and plenty of seating

🍖 BBQ Grill, Outdoor 10-person Dining Set, Multiple Lounge Seating areas on Upper Deck

🔥Solo Stove Smokeless Fire Pit

⏲️ Luxury fully equipped gourmet Kitchen with enormous waterfall island

★ 2 separate Grand Great Rooms each with 65-Inch Smart TVs and expansive comfy seating

🌐 250Mbps High Speed Internet/WIFI

🧺 2 Sets of Washer/Dryers with detergent provided

☕ Starter coffee pods provided along with sugar & creamer

👕 Iron & Ironing Board

🚘 Parking for up to 6 vehicles

⏤ Guest Access⏤
You will receive an access code 48 hours prior to check-in.

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:
We recommend a 4-wheel drive vehicle (and chains) when visiting during winter due to the unpredictable nature of the season. Our home is located in a well maintained area with a contracted snowplow company however, refunds will not be issued due to inclement weather. Please purchase travel insurance to avoid disappointment.

SAFETY FEATURES
* Smoke Detectors
* CO2 Detectors
* Fire Extinguishers
* Exterior Security Cameras, 4 (Parking Area both front and back of house as well as front yard and Koi Pond and Front Door) - No Interior Views.

PLEASE NOTE: NO REFUNDS ARE GIVEN UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE WHEN OUTSIDE CANCELLATION WINDOW WITHOUT TRIP INSURANCE BEING PURCHASED
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Watauga River. You'll find features like a hot tub and an arcade/game room. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 6.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • 8 minutes by foot from Watauga River and a 3-minute drive from Grandfather Trout Farm
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

Kim Pacilio

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 6.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Table football
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • Video games
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Sledging nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain climbing 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: 5500 sq ft (511 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Home not baby proofed.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Small Micro weddings and special events are able t
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.

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Luxury Home for 26| 18 Acres| 2 Great Rms| Hot Tub Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Igor F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
We had a bussines company trip was great, for our team enough space for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Property and Host
The property is remote enough to get away from everything for a while, but is also close enough to pop into town for supplies or a quick meal. The house itself is beautiful and has great common areas and spectacular views. The hosts are very responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Get Away
This house is amazing!!!! All sorts of fun details and so much space!!! The kitchen is amazing, the living areas spacious, and all the games and details for the game room and movie room are spot on!!! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
Wonderful property both inside and out.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

Liked: Cleanliness
mountain gathering
Beautiful views and many entertainment options for the kids. Kitchen and bathrooms have been redone and are superb. Great setting for our family gathering.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W., San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Home for the Family
Great secluded and quite location. Koy pond-Kids loved it, and they discovered some wild blueberry bushes. Fire Pit - Fires every night with smores. Rocking chairs to sit and just watch the views of the smoky mountains, games room for the kids, kept them occupied for hours. Comfy beds, great set up for families. Fantastic 4th of July show from the Deck as well. Overall great location (easy access to town), but still super private
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Missy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property!
We rented this property to celebrate my son's birthday with a group of 20, aged 18-74. Everyone raved about the house! We found everything to be clean and in good working order. There are 2 refrigerators which is a must in a home that accommodates this large of a group. The kitchen ice maker is quite slow, but we did notice the last day there is a countertop unit stored in the pantry. The kitchen is well equipped, and also has double ovens. There is a regular and pod style coffee machine with a nice selection of pods provided. The teens and early 20 somethings loved the game room and spent most of their time down there. The hearth room (which boasts the best gas fireplace we've ever seen) was enjoyed by the adults. There are multiple Dyson units throughout the home to provide additional heating and cooling if needed. We very much appreciated the extra heat in the master bathroom! There were plenty of bath towels, which we rarely find to be the case. This was fantastic as no one wants to do laundry on a weekend getaway! Something to note is the queen bedroom is rather small and on the basement level. We had the teens in the adjacent bunk room with adults in the queen, so they had to endure the late night noise from the youngsters. Unfortunately the weather prevented us from using the outdoor areas except for the last day. My son and his friends loved the chipping green! If you play golf, be sure to bring clubs. It is an amazing home & our favorite rental thus far! Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024