Boasting an updated interior and an unbeatable location, this 2-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom vacation rental townhome is the perfect place to start your upcoming Blue Ridge Mountain adventure. Centrally located, 'Howie's Hangout' is less than 5 miles from 2 ski resorts and just a short walk to downtown Banner Elk. Spend your days hiking breathtaking trails, teeing off on world-famous golf courses, or exploring the nearby wineries before heading back for a relaxing night at this cozy retreat. -- THE PROPERTY -- Free WiFi | Private Back Porch | Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed KITCHEN: Fridge, stove, oven, dishwasher, microwave, cooking basics, blender, toaster, Keurig coffee maker, dishware/flatware, paper towels/trash bags INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV, DVD player, gas fireplace, dining table for 4, board games GENERAL: Linens, towels, washer & dryer, central air conditioning, electric heating, ceiling fans, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, iron/board, keyless entry FAQ: Stairs required to access, 2 exterior security cameras (facing out), quiet hours (after 10:00 PM) PARKING: Assigned parking (2 vehicles) -- THE LOCATION -- SKI RESORTS: Sugar Mountain Resort (4.5 miles), Beech Mountain Ski Resort (4.7 miles), Appalachian Ski Mountain (22.1 miles) THINGS TO SEE & DO: Banner Elk (0.8 miles), Apple Hill Farm (10.6 miles), Mile High Swinging Bridge (13.3 miles), Tweetsie Railroad (19.4 miles), The Blowing Rock (21.0 miles), Mystery Hill (21.8 miles) WINERIES: Banner Elk Winery (2.8 miles), Grandfather Vineyard & Winery (8.7 miles), Linville Falls Winery (19.5 miles), Watauga Lake Winery (21.1 miles) AIRPORTS: Tri-Cities Airport (54.1 miles), Charlotte Douglas International Airport (106 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 - No pets allowed - 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: This property requires stairs to access - NOTE: Please observe quiet hours after 10:00 PM - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras. Camera 1 is located next to the front door facing the front entrance area and camera 2 is on the back of the house facing the back porch entry. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras record video and audio when activated by motion - Banner Elk Rental License #: 10-31-22