Luxury Lodge on Private Mountain Top

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Outdoor spa tub
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3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Banner Elk, NC
  • Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
    10 min drive
  • Hound Ears Golf Club
    13 min drive
  • Old Jailhouse Restaurant
    6 min drive
  • Valle Cafe
    6 min drive

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About the area

Banner Elk

Located in Banner Elk, this lodge is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Watauga River and Alta Vista Gallery and B & B. .This lodge is 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Sugar Mountain Resort and 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from Grandfather Mountain.

What's nearby

  • Hound Ears Golf Club - 13 min drive
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park - 18 min drive
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 19 min drive
  • Appalachian State University - 20 min drive
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pedalin' Pig-Boone - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Blind Elk Tap Room Banner Elk - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Luxury Lodge on Private Mountain Top

MUST BE AT LEAST 25 YRS OF AGE TO BOOK

Welcome to The Big Skye Lodge in Valle Crucis!

This unique luxury vacation lodge sits atop a private mountaintop with acres of land on all sides. Walk or hike surrounding trails, soak in the hot tub under the stars with a wood fire burning in the outdoor fireplace, or play shuffleboard with the family. Enjoy programming on the five (5) HDTVs in the house, and enjoy the convenience of being centrally located to all the High Country offers.

The main level features hardwood floors, two-story vaulted tongue-and-groove ceilings, and custom finishes. A half bathroom/powder room tucked beneath the custom open staircase is accessible at the dramatic entrance. The left wing offers an open-concept great room with comfortable leather furniture and oversized windows centered around the stacked stone gas log fireplace and huge HDTV. The kitchen has custom cabinetry, granite countertops with a leathered granite sink, Viking appliances, a center island with a second stainless sink, and a coffee bar and wine fridge. The open dining area boasts a custom wood-slab dining table that seats eight (8) guests, plus two counter-height bar stools at the dining island, accommodating ten (10) guests.

Directions to The Big Skye Lodge take the guest on a narrow, gravel, state-maintained mountain road in a remote location. The driveway to the house is paved, very steep, with sharp curves, and is about 1/8 mile long. During winter weather, the timing and effectiveness of snow clearing efforts may dictate the renters' access or egress. There is no guarantee that snow removal efforts will be totally effective. There is a gate at the bottom of the driveway where it is steep, which may require exiting the vehicle and negotiating steep terrain to open. The purpose of the gate is to fence goats, donkeys, and other farm animals at the neighbors. It may be left open for the duration of your reservation.

The right wing offers a main floor master suite with a king bed, soaring vaulted tongue-and-groove ceilings, a stacked-stone fireplace with gas logs, an HDTV, and a comfy sofa for private lounging. The ensuite master bathroom entrance is a restored 1800s cabin and offers his and hers vanities and toilets, heated tile floors, heated towel bars, an effervescent soaking tub, and a slate tile shower.

Upstairs features a loft-style den with a shuffleboard table, a large HDTV, comfy theater-style seating, and a table for games and puzzles. On each side of the den are two large bedroom suites, each with two queen beds, wall-mounted HDTVs, full ensuite bathrooms with soaking tubs and custom tile showers, and walk-in closets. Each has a washer and dryer. There is a Juliette deck off the den that looks out at the mountain view.

The dramatic front entrance offers a porte-cochere, covered pull-up parking at the top of a long, winding, paved driveway. Custom stone steps lead to the front door. There is additional level parking on either side of the front entrance. The open-air deck wraps around the entire rear and both sides of the house and boasts outdoor dining, a stainless gas grill, a large stone wood-burning fireplace, Adirondack-style deck furniture, and a hot tub. This house also offers central heating and air conditioning, and WiFi internet.

* Directions to The Big Skye Lodge take the guest on a narrow, gravel, state-maintained mountain road in a remote location. The driveway to the house is paved, very steep, with sharp curves, and is about 1/8 mile long. During winter weather, the timing and effectiveness of snow clearing efforts may dictate renters' ability to access or egress. There is no guarantee that snow removal efforts will be totally effective. There is a gate at the bottom of the driveway where it is steep, which may require exiting the vehicle and negotiating steep terrain to open. The purpose of the gate is to fence goats, donkeys, and other farm animals at the neighbors. It may be left open for the duration of your reservation.

* This home can be difficult to access during the winter months. Any bookings made between December 1st and December 15th and March 1st and April 1st may have to be canceled if snowstorms make the home inaccessible. If that occurs, we will issue a full refund.

Please Note: The front door, driveway, and exterior garbage areas are monitored with video cameras for security purposes.

The Big Skye Lodge in Valle Crucis DOES NOT allow pets.

Discounts Available (one may apply):
- 10% Discount for a stay of 6+ nights or more
- 10% Discount for returning guests (please call)
- 20% Discount for returning guests for a stay of 6 nights or more
- 10% Last minute discount for booking with 48 hours of arrival

MUST BE AT LEAST 25 YEARS OF AGE TO BOOK

Post pictures from your stay to @bigskyelodge.
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a spa tub, or other amenities including an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Carolina Cabin Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • A hot tub

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited)

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas

More

  • Games
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bath
  • Jetted bath
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV/satellite channels
  • TV

Food and drink

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

More

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 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 not allowed

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

294260

Luxury Lodge on Private Mountain Top Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you
Nice place
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

chase f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter time
Great property great views lots of amenities..nice house some of the amenities offered weren’t working properly. Grill had no propane tank, couldn’t get the fireplaces to light, only the living room tv worked. Still a great place and would definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brandi W., Franklin, Tennessee

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Spot
Just spent the week of Thanksgiving at this rental and it was perfect in every way. Super clean, fully stocked and beautiful rental for our family holiday.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

A Green L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible
Perfect. No other words to describe it
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan B., Huntersville

Beautiful Cabin
The Big Skye Lodge was absolutely breathtaking ! The cabin was designed and decorated very tasteful . The cleanest cabin I ever rented for our family. The kitchen was well stocked . Only bad thing was the signs leading you to the cabin, not well marked. And all the additional fees was a little to much. $25.00 for bed linens should be included in your nightly fee. $ 75.00 for hot tub. That's almost like .75c to use the toilet however, the cabin was extremely wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018