Your great family escape and endless fun await you at this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental in Banner Elk, North Carolina! This 1,600-square-foot home is nestled along the Appalachians and comes complete with a full kitchen, a playroom for the kids, and grills to cook hearty dinners. Walk along the Mile High Swinging Bridge for verdant summer views, or pack your mittens for Sugar Mountain Ski Resort when snow hits the ground. Year-round fun will have you coming back for more! -- THE PROPERTY -- In-Unit Laundry | Close to Skiing | Pet Friendly w/ Fee Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Bunk Beds | Additional Sleeping: Pack ‘n Play INDOOR LIVING: 4 Smart TVs w/ cable, wood-burning stove (wood not provided), ceiling fans, arts & crafts supplies, dog crates, board games, books, children’s toys OUTDOOR LIVING: Gas & charcoal grills, patio, 2 picnic tables, sleds, tree swing, river nearby KITCHEN: Stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, dishware, blender, coffee maker, cooking basics, spices, water filter, garbage disposal GENERAL: Free WiFi, electric heating, linens & towels, iron & board, complimentary toiletries, laundry detergent, hair dryers, hangers, trash bags, paper towels FAQ: Stairs to access, pet fee (paid pre-trip), 4WD recommended in winter, 1 exterior security camera (facing out), no A/C PARKING: Driveway (4 vehicles) -- THE LOCATION -- ATTRACTIONS: Grandfather Vineyard & Winery (1 mile), Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster (4 miles), Sugar Creek Gem Mine (5 miles), Mile High Swinging Bridge (11 miles) GREAT OUTDOORS: Otter Falls Trail (3 miles), EDGE of the WORLD NC Whitewater Rafting, Rock Climbing and Rappelling (7 miles), Green Mountain Creek Falls (18 miles) SKI SPOTS: The Ski Shack (3 miles), Ski Country Sports (4 miles), Alpine Ski Center (4 miles), Hawksnest Snow Tubing and Zipline (4 miles), Sugar Mountain Ski Resort (5 miles), Beech Mountain Ski Resort (13 miles), Appalachian Ski Mtn (15 miles) AIRPORT: Tri-Cities Airport (61 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/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes, 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: This property requires stairs to access - NOTE: This property does not feature air conditioning - NOTE: 4-wheel drive or winter tires are necessary in the winter months to access the property - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 1 exterior security camera located on the exterior of the home facing the driveway. It does not look into any interior spaces. The camera records video when activated by motion - NOTE: The top bunk on the twin bunk beds have a weight limit of 150 lbs