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Heart Rock Lodge Elevation above 5200, Views, Trails, Hot Tub

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TV, fireplace, video games
Game room
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10457 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Banner Elk, NC
  • Sugar Mountain Resort
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Sugar Creek Gem Mine
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Grandfather Mountain State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the area

Banner Elk

With a stay at this vacation home in Banner Elk, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Sugar Mountain Resort and Linville River. .This vacation home is 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Grandfather Mountain and 11 mi (17.7 km) from Beech Mountain Resort.

What's nearby

  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 11 min walk
  • Lees-McRae College - 15 min drive
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park - 20 min drive
  • Grandfather Mountain - 22 min drive
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Blind Elk Tap Room - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Heart Rock Lodge Elevation above 5200, Views, Trails, Hot Tub

JUST 3 MILES TO THE SLOPES AND TRAILS from this luxury Sugar Mountain home with stunning views across the mountains, easily enjoyed from the deck or through the large windows throughout the home. The epitome of a true escape, with pinball machine, video arcade, roast s'mores and hotdogs at the fire pit on a clear night, soak in the hot tub while gazing at the view, or play a game of pool in the great room while the chef prepares a gourmet dinner. Best of all, it is a very short drive to the slopes of Sugar Mountain, and is just minutes from their golf course and tennis courts.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
Main level: Master with king and private bath with walk in tiled shower and soaking tub; second bedroom with queen and private bath with walk in tiled shower
Lower level: Third bedroom with king, third full bath, fourth bedroom with twin and double (bunk)

When considering your next Sugar Mountain rental and you find Heart Rock Lodge, ask yourself the following question: Which do you want most- a custom built luxury home with stunning long range views across the mountains, incredible furnishings, gourmet kitchen, fine lines and the lap of luxury; OR a fun-filled house with pool table, pinball machine, sixty game video arcade and lots more to keep your children and teens entertained so you can enjoy your vacation? If you choose both, then Heart Rock Lodge is the perfect house for you - the perfect family vacation rental!

This exquisite house with the best of everything will keep you marveling as you enjoy the custom touches throughout, such as 8-inch solid locust staircase beams, stacked stone fireplace and kitchen island, marble countertops, cypress ceilings, Travertine marble in all bathrooms, stainless steel appliances and an all glass front looking out on miles and miles of long range mountain views. In fact, almost every room in Heart Rock Lodge offers a stunning view - on a clear day, you can even spy the Swinging Bridge atop Grandfather Mountain!

The four bedrooms, which offer two kings, one queen, and a log bunk bed with full and twin, this home will comfortably sleep up to nine. There is a master on the main level with walk-in shower and separate soaking tub in a beautiful Travertine tiled spacious bath. A second bedroom with queen bed and private bath with walk in shower also has a view of the mountains, while the lower level has the other two spacious bedrooms. First, a second master with king and view from the private doors out onto the lower deck; third full bath with marble countertops and flooring and combination tub with shower; and the kid's bedroom, which sleeps up to three with the unique log bunk and also a great view.

The downstairs family room has a large screen TV, private bar, pinball machine, table-style video arcade with sixty games, lots of board games and a gas fireplace not to mention its own deck to admire the view and access the hot tub.

The living room upstairs has a large wood burning fireplace in a spacious great room with pool table, all glass front and open kitchen for lots of family gatherings.

Fun family vacations especially for teens are difficult to keep everyone happy. Heart Rock Lodge takes care of that for you by offering a large basketball court, zip line for younger children, firepit with log seating, obstacle bridges for races, and inside there is a real pinball machine, an electronic arcade with 60 games, and a Hickory pool table for kids and adults. On the lower deck is a large hot tub for relaxing after a long day of skiing or hiking. There are lots of nearby trails to explore, and you can walk to the top of the slopes. All of this without leaving the neighborhood but nearby there are loads of adventurous activities for entertainment. We would love to help fill your itinerary with caving, hiking, skiing, rafting, fly fishing, canoeing, rock climbing, bird watching, wildlife viewing, and incredible restaurants and local attractions. Heart Rock Lodge is where your vacation will Rock!!

Heart Rock Lodge has paved access all the way to the door.
There is no landline available in this home.

Additional Notes:
-Firewood may be added by reaching out to us more than a week in advance. You get two wrapped bundles and a firestarter for $25/night.
- All BRMR homes offer well stocked kitchens with all utensils needed to cook meals. There is also a "starter set" of paper products at the house: a roll of toilet paper per bath, several garbage bags, a small vial of dishwashing liquid, a few tablets of dishwasher detergent, some laundry pods, a roll of paper towels, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and some makeup remover cloths. There are enough of these items for one night, or maybe two. We do not provide hair dryers. Towels and linens will be provided.
- Check in is after 4pm and Checkout is by 10am
- Must be at least 25 years old to reserve. This person is required to be the person signing the agreement and must be one of the persons staying in the property for the reserved dates.
- No smoking inside the home. No trace of smoking left outside the home.
- Do not leave food or trash outside as it could attract animals. All trash must be bagged and placed in the trash receptacle indicated in the Welcome Book inside the house or your digital guidebook.
- No parties or gatherings above the posted occupancy allowed at any time. Keep outside noise respectable.
- 4WD/AWD and/or chains recommended during winter (Nov-March) for all homes. Travelers visiting during the winter months where inclement weather may be possible should come prepared with an AWD or 4WD vehicle, and chains may also be required if it snows. No refunds, allowances, or date changes will be given to travelers who are not prepared with the proper vehicle, as outlined in the Rental Agreement.
- The homeowner uses one exterior security camera: a Ring camera mounted by the front door facing towards the driveway.
- NCREC Broker Name: Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals. NCREC License Number: 298198
-This home allows up to 4 mature, well-trained dogs with an additional pet rent of $25.00 per pet per night plus tax. Pets other than dogs are not permitted.
-CANCELLATION POLICY: STRICT: Cancellations 60+ days prior to arrival receive a full refund minus the $50 cancellation fee. Cancellations within 60 days of arrival will not be refunded unless the dates are rebooked to another traveler.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a spa tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Video games
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 4920 sq ft (457 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

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

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Heart Rock Lodge Elevation above 5200, Views, Trails, Hot Tub Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome for a group vacation
House had great views! Close to the slopes and there is a plaza right up the road with a grocery store as well as pizza place. This is great for a group of adults who dont want to share rooms. The kitchen is equipped with everything you need to whip up a family dinner. Hot tub and pool table were both a hit!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terra M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Maitra Family
Such a beautiful home! So nice to enjoy with friends and family and the snow did not disappoint! We enjoyed making meals and just staying in playing games. We will return for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex P., Burlington, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
We had a great time. This house is great proximity to everything in sugar, banner elk, and Boone. We had plenty of room for everyone without feeling like we were right on top of each other. The views were beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Cathy S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Family Ski Trip
The house was beautiful. It was spacious and convenient to Sugar Mountain. Honestly, it sleeps 9 comfortably; anymore would have to sleep on sofas. Occasionally, the internet would go out. The hot tub was relaxing and the “dated” video machine fun. It was disappointing the pinball machine didn’t work. The house could have used a better cleaning.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren D., Savannah, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Donica stay 12-16 JAN 2023
Very nice place to stay and we enjoyed our stay. Very comfortable and excellent location. Two small things that were found and we feel need to be addressed. The downstairs bathtub does not drain and the ceiling light in the same bathroom doesn’t work. Disappointed the property management never returned my call regarding my questions about the garbage. We received an email from the property management company that included the statement that garbage would be picked up on Saturday and Wednesday. Also read in the welcome book that we were suppose to dispose of the garbage at a remote dump site which conflicted with what we read in the email. We found two garbage cans in the garage which were full of garbage from the previous renters as well as garbage around the trash cans. We put the trash cans out by the street early Saturday morning, however the garbage was never picked up that day. We called the office and never heard back from them. We eventually put all the garbage in our vehicle and dumped it at the remote site. It would have been nice to have the office call back to clarify the information provided to us regarding the garbage policy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Home
House was very clean and had all kinds of things to do for the kids and a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T., Concord, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family weekend
This place was absolutely beautiful and we enjoyed our stay here with family including our fur babies. The views were breathtaking and surrounding was quiet and relaxing. The kitchen was well stocked and beds super comfortable. The boys enjoyed the hot tub and playing pool. The only negative was that the pinball machine wasn't working and the wifi was in and out sometimes. Also the fire pit area was adorable but difficult for some to get to due to the rock stairs that lead you there. The host were very responsive to any suggestions or issues. Would definitely recommend to others visiting the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property, Great Location
We had a great stay at Heart Rock Lodge. House was just as described. Easy check in process. House was clean and well equipped. Great cozy living room with nice fireplace to gather. Hot tub was perfect after skiing. Kids loved exploring the property. Location is very convenient to Sugar Ski Resort, Banner Elk and quick drives to Boone and Blowing Rock and Grandfather Winery.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren R.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was very clean and well equipped with everything we would possibly need
Easy rental process, house was very clean, stocked with all necessary amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Ashley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to stay
Home was amazing with incredible views! House has everything you need. Close To everything and close to ski lifts. Slightly dirty on arrival but not sure when the last people stayed so cleanup may have been weeks prior (lots of dust collection). Unable to get correct internet password as nobody returned our call despite calling and emailing. The password is different than what they send you in the email. We found the welcome book in the house with correct password but we left that day. Password should be updated in email. Overall would stay there again. Great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect mountain house
This place was better than expected. The pictures don't do it justice. Everything was well appointed and they thought of so many details. The location is amazing, close to the slopes and food options. The lot is pretty private compared to neighboring homes (though don't expect wilderness! It's very suburban). We'll definitely be returning.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Birthday Trip!
Overall we loved the house! The pictures were accurate & the views were amazing! Hot tub was perfect end to everyone’s night. The house was entertaining enough for the weekend that we didn’t need to leave! Only downside to the house was we couldn’t connect to WifI (ohh well—we still had good phone service). We would def stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house
Beautiful spacious house, hot tub was working and nice, so many things to do in the house, play pool, play with the game machines downstairs, the back of the house, a basketball hoop. Netflix on all the TVs and board games too. The kitchen was spacious, clean and nice. We love stati g at this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Ryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay, as advertised
Family thoroughly enjoyed our Easter weekend. Lots to do and great location. House was great. Would go again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Britt R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location location location!
Beautiful stay in a hard to beat location!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
We absolutely loved the house. It was perfect for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
We were so pleased with everything about the property!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Kathryn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our family of 9
The living area is one large room so relaxing, eating, cooking and playing pool brings everyone together while the getaway game room/bar room was perfect for kids and adults if you wanted separate space. 5 TVs was great. The views were phenomenal! Plenty of parking and was so easy to check in and out Absolutely need 4 wheel drive good tires. Don’t take that suggestion lightly. Eat dinner at the Peddling Pig. Sugar mountain leaves much to be desired availability to ski and parking was a disaster but the house lived up to our expectations entirely.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

matthew d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house and view!
We had a wonderful time! House is amazing! Plenty of stuff to keep the kids busy. Sugar is 5 minutes away. Booking again next year for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous property high on the mountain
We rented for a snow trip and birthday celebration. We did get a lot of snow so be sure to have proper gear and vehicles. Rental staff are awesome and let us stay a little bit later to avoid driving down the mountain in inclement weather. Hot tub was great, furniture comfortable, and well appointed kitchen. Close to shopping and skiing resorts! Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heart Rock Lodge on Sugar Mountain
Beautiful comfortable home with amazing views! Perfect for families.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amber G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved heart rock
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was great and had amenities for all ages to enjoy. The location was very convenient. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Don H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house
Enjoyed the house.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property
Perfect location for skiing at Sugar. Great amenities for a rainy day!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brian L., Sneads Ferry, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house!
Wonderful house located in a great spot...perfect for skiing. It snowed all weekend and made.the weekend perfect. Clean, well appointed, and great location. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020