Title: Elk Watch at Hound Ears - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Elk Watch at Hound Ears Vacation home in Boone ## Photo gallery for Elk Watch at Hound Ears ![Exterior - Elk Watch at Hound Ears (Boone)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106160000/106156000/106155961/fd626c49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Elk Watch at Hound Ears (Boone)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106160000/106156000/106155961/cc5312a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Elk Watch at Hound Ears (Boone)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106160000/106156000/106155961/w474h451x4y0-a2f11a08.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House, Multiple Beds, Hot Tub, Mountain View (Elk Watch at Hound Ears) | Living area - Elk Watch at Hound Ears (Boone)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106160000/106156000/106155961/d0d26f0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House, Multiple Beds, Hot Tub, Mountain View (Elk Watch at Hound Ears) | Living area - Elk Watch at Hound Ears (Boone)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106160000/106156000/106155961/b17f672c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Elk Watch at Hound Ears provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## 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. ### Elk Watch at Hound Ears Vacation home in Boone This smoke-free vacation home features free WiFi in public areas. Homes boast fireplaces and offer washers/dryers and 3 bathrooms. Other amenities that guests will find include patios and coffee makers. Air-conditioned accommodations at Elk Watch at Hound Ears offer fireplaces and washers/dryers. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and designer toiletries. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Limited onsite parking ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 private bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Designer toiletries - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total - Pets stay free ### 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 ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100990000/100987400/100987387/6c4a705d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Elk Watch at Hound Ears - Private, gated community! 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Banner Elk - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=100290122&PinnedHotelID=100290122&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=106155961&PinnedHotelID=106155961&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=106155961,100987387,99945464,111432208,122516554) ## 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 Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Access code, private entrance ### Pets Pets stay free Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ### Property payment types ## 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 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 ## About the area Boone is home to Elk Watch at Hound Ears. 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. [Visit our Boone travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Boone.dx6058523) [View more Vacation homes in Boone](https://www.expedia.ca/Boone-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6058523-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%7C36.18129%2C-81.74427&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=p2hy-JvwjhmWHPrJz5lurHWCMA8=) 356 Balsam, Boone, NC, 28607 ### What's nearby - ![Boone_HoundEarsGolfClub_553248621561662075_005](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561662075/7602f334-b9c3-463a-838a-823674eedbb6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hound Ears Golf Club 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - ![Boone_AppalachianStateUniversity_6172349-4](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6172349/e740d392-995c-4e99-89c0-943b429dfc67.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Appalachian State University 11 min drive \- 10.4 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 23 min drive \- 20.4 km - Watauga River 4 min walk \- 0.4 km - Sugar Mountain Resort 20 min drive \- 16.6 km ### Getting around - Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) 92 min drive ### Restaurants - Appalachia Cookie Company 12 min drive - South End Brewing - Boone 14 min drive - Circle K 10 min drive - Rivers Street Ale House 14 min drive - The Pedalin' Pig 10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Elk Watch at Hound Ears pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Elk Watch at Hound Ears? ### What time is check-out at Elk Watch at Hound Ears? ### Where is Elk Watch at Hound Ears located? ## Have a question? 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