Title: Bear Necessities - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=106109425&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Bear Necessities Vacation home in Banner Elk with a hot tub ## Photo gallery for Bear Necessities ![House, Multiple Beds, Hot Tub, Mountain View (Bear Necessities) | Living area - Bear Necessities (Banner Elk)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106110000/106109500/106109425/f2b9ccbe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![House, Multiple Beds, Hot Tub, Mountain View (Bear Necessities) | Living area - Bear Necessities (Banner Elk)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106110000/106109500/106109425/745c37b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Bear Necessities (Banner Elk)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106110000/106109500/106109425/77fb39f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House, Multiple Beds, Hot Tub, Mountain View (Bear Necessities) | Private kitchen - Bear Necessities (Banner Elk)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106110000/106109500/106109425/2eeef629.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House, Multiple Beds, Hot Tub, Mountain View (Bear Necessities) | Living area - Bear Necessities (Banner Elk)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106110000/106109500/106109425/9eacffdf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Bear Necessities provides a hot tub and more. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Bear Necessities Vacation home in Banner Elk with a hot tub A hot tub, barbecue grills, and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free vacation home. Homes boast fireplaces and offer washers/dryers and 3 bathrooms. Patios and coffee makers are among the other amenities that guests will find. Air-conditioned accommodations at Bear Necessities offer fireplaces and washers/dryers. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and designer toiletries. Recreational amenities at the vacation home include a hot tub. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Parking and transportation - Limited onsite parking ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 private bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Designer toiletries - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total - Fee: USD 25 per pet per night - Service animals exempt from fees ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Individual decor - Individual furnishings ## Similar properties ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88940000/88936600/88936518/0014b4a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Enlightened Elk Escape Banner Elk - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 6.0 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=88936518&PinnedHotelID=88936518&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93210000/93206100/93206040/8b6e41a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Near Ski Areas: Mtn-view Banner Elk Cabin Banner Elk - Kitchen - Washer - Parking included - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=93206040&PinnedHotelID=93206040&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98500000/98494100/98494046/17984a83.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gorgeous Mountain Cabin in Banner Elk Banner Elk - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Fireplace 8.0 Very good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=98494046&PinnedHotelID=98494046&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113800000/113798000/113797997/w921h683x58y0-7926404f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Secluded Yurt on Sugar Mountain. 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Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is professionally cleaned ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as Bear Necessities Banner Elk Bear Necessities Private vacation home Bear Necessities Private vacation home Banner Elk ## About the area Banner Elk is home to Bear Necessities. Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Grandfather Mountain. [Visit our Banner Elk travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Banner-Elk.dx10821) [View more Vacation homes in Banner Elk](https://www.expedia.ca/Banner-Elk-Private-Vacation-Homes.d10821-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.13095%2C-81.89622&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0X0MPh_oNAxiQUfUjaxX49ZMZuQ=) 1535 Meadow Ave, Banner Elk, NC, 28604 ### What's nearby - ![This is the headstone of Banner Elk, North Carolina. This elk has been in the town forever, but this past year the elk has been refurbished and installed as the centerpiece of the town. This elk frames Appalachia in the sense of this small town pride in the mountains. In the background you can see the historic elementary school and rolling mountains and once again the North Carolina pride of the state flag surrounding this elk even though about 100ft to the right there is another flagpole with the same flags raised high and proud. This is where every child in this town went to school in this picturesque location but as time rolls on is Appalachia move on too? #appalachianechoes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10821/43d8e3a4-45db-4b8d-a710-8a970ef6997f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) The Greene 6 min drive \- 5.7 km - Lees-McRae College 3 min drive \- 4.4 km - Banner House Museum 5 min drive \- 5.1 km - Elk Statue 6 min drive \- 5.7 km - Mountain Glen Golf Club 7 min drive \- 6.7 km ### Getting around - Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) 78 min drive ### Restaurants - Town Tavern of Banner Elk 9 min drive - McDonald's 14 min drive - McDonald's 11 min drive - Blink Elk Tap Room 7 min drive - Banner Elk Cafe 8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bear Necessities pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Bear Necessities? ### What time is check-out at Bear Necessities? ### Where is Bear Necessities located? ## Have a question? 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