Indulge in apres-ski, sunbathe the days away, get your hiking boots dirty, and do as you please at this Banner Elk vacation rental! This upstairs unit was made for family trips to the Blue Ridge Mountains, with a master loft, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and ample living space so you can make yourself at home. Visit in the winter to enjoy the slopes of Beech Mountain and Sugar Mountain, or stop by in the summer to explore Wildcat Lake and Elk River Falls - you'll never run out of four-season fun! -- THE PROPERTY -- Spacious Interior | Family Friendly | RV/Trailer Parking ‘Upper Bear’s Den’ is an ideal unit for both rugged outdoorsmen and would-rather-stay-home friends. Lofted Bedroom: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Bunk Beds INDOOR LIVING: Wood-burning stove, 3 flat-screen TVs, electric fireplace, board games, formal dining table KITCHEN: Fully equipped, Keurig coffee maker, dishwasher, breakfast bar w/ seating GENERAL: Free WiFi, air conditioning, heating, complimentary toiletries, linens & towels, washer & dryer OUTDOOR LIVING: Covered deck w/ seating, fire pit, shared picnic table, shared yard space, mountain view FAQ: Ring doorbell PARKING: Driveway (4 vehicles), street parking (first-come, first served) ADDT’L UNITS AVAILABLE: Traveling with a larger group? Reach out about the downstairs unit available for rent, Evolve #437128. Inquire about renting both properties together -- THE LOCATION -- SKI RESORTS: Sugar Mountain Resort (6.8 miles), Beech Mountain Ski Resort (7.6 miles), Appalachian Ski Mountain (23.5 miles) HIKING AREAS: Elk River Falls (11.8 miles), Grandfather Mountain State Park (16.1 miles), Julian Price Memorial Park (16.5 miles), The Blowing Rock (23.2 miles) MUST-SEE: Apple Hill Alpaca Farm (8.1 miles), Foggy Mountain Gem Mine (10.2 miles), Mile High Swinging Bridge (15.6 miles) LOCAL FAVORITES: Downtown Banner Elk (2.9 miles), Elk River Club (2.9 miles), Wildcat Lake (4.4 miles) AIRPORT: Tri-Cities Regional Airport (53.9 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: Another vacation rental unit is on-site, in the downstairs unit, and other travelers may be present during your stay - NOTE: 4-wheel drive or all-wheel drive with chains may be necessary in the winter months to access the property - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features a Ring doorbell device with an exterior security camera facing the front outdoor entry. The camera does not look into any interior spaces. The camera actively records video when motion is detected by the device or when the video doorbell button is pressed