Title: Grandfather’s Gem – Cozy Cabin w/ Hot Tub - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=121760700&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Grandfather’s Gem – Cozy Cabin w/ Hot Tub Vacation home in Banner Elk with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Grandfather’s Gem – Cozy Cabin w/ Hot Tub ![Outdoor spa tub - Grandfather’s Gem – Cozy Cabin w/ Hot Tub (Banner Elk)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121770000/121760700/121760700/8ba6fb4c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Pool - Grandfather’s Gem – Cozy Cabin w/ Hot Tub (Banner Elk)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121770000/121760700/121760700/d3ad1c36.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Grandfather’s Gem – Cozy Cabin w/ Hot Tub (Banner Elk)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121770000/121760700/121760700/6a35aca5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Grandfather’s Gem – Cozy Cabin w/ Hot Tub (Banner Elk)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121770000/121760700/121760700/e7e17cc4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Grandfather’s Gem – Cozy Cabin w/ Hot Tub (Banner Elk)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121770000/121760700/121760700/d6f266d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Grandfather’s Gem – Cozy Cabin w/ Hot Tub provides a hot tub and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 1209 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - 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. ### Grandfather’s Gem – Cozy Cabin w/ Hot Tub Welcome to Grandfather’s Gem Getaway! Tucked away in the peaceful Mill Ridge community between Boone and Banner Elk, this cozy mountain cabin offers the perfect blend of comfort, charm, and convenience. Surrounded by lush rhododendrons and cool mountain air, the home invites you to unwind in true High Country style. Sip your morning coffee on the deck, take a dip in the large outdoor hot tub, or gather around the firepit under the stars. Inside, rustic wood accents and warm oak floors create an inviting retreat after a day of mountain adventures. The living area features a wood-burning stove, a flat-screen Smart TV, and open flow into the dining area and kitchen. With three bedrooms and two full baths, there’s room for everyone—two queen bedrooms and a twin room perfect for kids. Located just 10 minutes from Boone or Banner Elk, the home offers quick access to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Grandfather Mountain, Tweetsie Railroad, and several popular ski resorts including Sugar Mountain and Beech Mountain. Guests enjoy seasonal access to community amenities—a swimming pool, tennis and basketball courts, playgrounds, and scenic walking trails. The home is pet-friendly (max 2 dogs with fee) and includes A/C, laundry, firewood, and free Wi-Fi. Whether you’re planning a family getaway or a quiet mountain escape, Grandfather’s Gem Getaway offers the perfect home base for exploring North Carolina’s beautiful High Country. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Wood stove ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Tennis ### 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 - Unit size: 1,209 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122070000/122066700/122066667/c6c4a428.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottage in Gated Community-Our Evergreen Retreat Blowing Rock - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&selected=122066667&PinnedHotelID=122066667&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83630000/83628400/83628397/926894b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Secluded dog-friendly home with front & back porch, grill, yard, & fireplace Banner Elk - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 8.4 Very good 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&selected=83628397&PinnedHotelID=83628397&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22790000/22780400/22780362/f88171fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Secluded Mountain Haven in Seven Devils Seven Devils - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.0 Wonderful 48 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&selected=22780362&PinnedHotelID=22780362&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91250000/91245400/91245330/e46273f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### White Tail Cottage - Pet Friendly, Hot Tub, Firepit, 7 Minutes to Skiing! 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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 primary:DszQsiwWdF6NM9-jBjsrZ ## About the area Mill Ridge, a neighborhood in Banner Elk, is home to this vacation home. 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 Tweetsie Railroad are also worth visiting. 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