6 Mi to Banner Elk | 15 Mi to Grandfather Mtn | 16 Mi to Blue Ridge Pkwy Step into a fairy tale at this unique High Country vacation rental! Nestled right on the Elk River, this enchanted home boasts a charming Hobbit-inspired style w/ warm wood and stone details. Sip coffee on the covered patio — complete with an outdoor kitchen and fireplace — before heading off to trek Blue Ridge trails, ski nearby slopes, or explore Banner Elk shops and eateries. Book your mystical riverfront escape now! -- THE PROPERTY -- OUTDOOR LIVING - Covered patio, Smart TV, wood-burning fireplace - Outdoor kitchen w/ gas grill - Riverfront property INDOOR LIVING - Smart TVs, board games - Washer, dryer - Central A/C & heating - 2 twin rollaway beds KITCHEN - Gas stove, oven, dishwasher - Drip & Keurig coffee maker (coffee not provided) - Toaster, microwave, Instant Pot - Cooking basics, dishware & flatware ACCESSIBILITY - 2-story home, step-free entry - Bedrooms & bathrooms on 1st floor - Loft requires steep stairs to access PARKING - Gravel driveway parking for up to 4 vehicles if parked in tandem -- THE LOCATION -- - Nestled in North Carolina's High Country for year-round mountain outdoor adventures - Surrounded by lush Western NC forests, rushing waters & serene Blue Ridge scenery - 8 miles to Elk River Falls - 9 miles to Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster - 10 miles to Sugar Mountain Resort & Beech Mountain Ski Resort - 29 miles to Fish Springs Marina: Watauga Lake -- 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 - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - Sleeps up to 6 guests w/ twin rollaway beds SECURITY CAMERA INFORMATION - 1 exterior device - Location: side of house - Coverage: entry, side of house