Title: Big Bear Escape - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=10821&destination=Banner+Elk%2C+North+Carolina%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=106123894&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Big Bear Escape ## Photo gallery for Big Bear Escape ![House, Multiple Beds, Hot Tub, Mountain View (Big Bear Escape) | Living area - Big Bear Escape (Banner Elk)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106130000/106123900/106123894/f3c1711f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![House, Multiple Beds, Hot Tub, Mountain View (Big Bear Escape) | Living area - Big Bear Escape (Banner Elk)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106130000/106123900/106123894/27faab13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House, Multiple Beds, Hot Tub, Mountain View (Big Bear Escape) | Private kitchen - Big Bear Escape (Banner Elk)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106130000/106123900/106123894/0ddc2b8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Big Bear Escape (Banner Elk)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106130000/106123900/106123894/91fc4b3b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House, Multiple Beds, Hot Tub, Mountain View (Big Bear Escape) | Living area - Big Bear Escape (Banner Elk)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106130000/106123900/106123894/8ace39a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Big Bear Escape provides a hot tub and more. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61700 sq ft ## 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. ### Big Bear Escape Along with a hot tub, this smoke-free vacation home has barbecue grills and free WiFi in public areas. Homes provide conveniences like 2 bathrooms and washers/dryers, plus patios and coffee makers. Air-conditioned accommodations at Big Bear Escape offer washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. 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 - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Designer toiletries - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 4 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 ### 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 ![Apartment (2 Bedrooms) | Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93200000/93199100/93199056/90715e35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 6 Mi to Skiing: Mtn-view Condo in Seven Devils Banner Elk - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 8.0 Very good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-04&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=93199056&PinnedHotelID=93199056&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Apartment (2 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93550000/93546700/93546680/452de17a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Updated Seven Devils Condo w/ Deck & Mountain View Banner Elk - Kitchen - Washer - Parking included - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-04&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=93546680&PinnedHotelID=93546680&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116450000/116440700/116440623/1690a281.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 1BR Smoketree Condo Near Grandfather Mtn Banner Elk - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-04&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=116440623&PinnedHotelID=116440623&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/127000000/126380000/126379400/126379399/56452f8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mountain View Retreat - Private home with stunning Grandfather Mtn views Banner Elk - Air conditioning - Game room - Parking available - Microwave [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-04&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=126379399&PinnedHotelID=126379399&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21630000/21620300/21620251/099795da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Apple of my Eye Between Boone & Banner Elk Mountain Views Hot Tub Private Pet Friendly Banner Elk - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.2 Wonderful 27 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-04&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=21620251&PinnedHotelID=21620251&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51880000/51872700/51872699/72be7a37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spectacular View of Grandfather 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 Big Bear Escape Banner Elk Big Bear Escape Private vacation home Big Bear Escape Private vacation home Banner Elk Brand new Luxury Home With a hot Tub. Pet Friendly! ## About the area Banner Elk is home to Big Bear Escape. 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. Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade and Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts are also worth visiting. [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%7C36.14030%2C-81.81278&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=f_P8xIc7TnjjSBS8wKgS9l6PB68=) 310 Caseys Gap Road, Banner Elk, NC, 28604 ### What's nearby - ![Grandfather Mountain State Park is a great place to explore and hike. There are a variety of different hikes available and you can also drive almost to the top of the mountain. You can see from this photo why this mountain range is called the #Blue Ridge Mountains! Absolutely gorgeous! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6162851/9ad0daa9-e5cc-47e5-9b4e-28750c73cb8c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Grandfather Mountain State Park 18 min walk \- 1.5 km - ![Ever wonder where the Land if Oz is? It is in Beech Mountain, N.C.! This former amusement park opens twice a year - in June for the Journey with Dorothy and in September for Autumn at Oz. #landofoz #Adventure #yellowbrickroad #amusementpark #northcarolina #LocalSecrets #trovember](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183740/11af6ee6-5286-4cd7-a3a9-c27734c9bcdc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Beech Mountain Resort 19 min drive \- 17.6 km - Watauga River 4 min walk \- 0.4 km - Grandfather Trout Farm 2 min drive \- 2.0 km - Sugar Mountain Resort 7 min drive \- 7.0 km ### Getting around - Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) 87 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 4 min drive - Town Tavern of Banner Elk 13 min drive - Banner Elk Cafe 12 min drive - Blink Elk Tap Room 12 min drive - Puerto Nuevo 7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Big Bear Escape pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Big Bear Escape? ### What time is check-out at Big Bear Escape? ### Where is Big Bear Escape located? ## Have a question? 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