Title: Elegant Mountain Home with Views - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Elegant Mountain Home with Views Vacation home in Banner Elk with a fitness center and a hot tub ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83300000/83295300/83295292/3e239471.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83300000/83295300/83295292/ad4cd5ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![7 bedrooms, desk, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83300000/83295300/83295292/cc1d8694.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83300000/83295300/83295292/5c077e6f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83300000/83295300/83295292/60914853.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to the mountains at Morning Star, a classic home in Banner Elk with mountain elegance. Enjoy an expansive flagstone patio with an outdoor fireplace and hot tub, perfect for relaxing after a day exploring nearby Sugar Mountain Ski Resort or Grandfather Mountain State Park. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 7 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 84985 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Gym - Hot tub ## 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. ### Elegant Mountain Home with Views Welcome to Morning Star! Mountain elegance at its finest. Enjoy the sunrise over a stunning backdrop of mountains at this classic home in Banner Elk. Morning Star boasts a spacious floor plan, with a newly added level of living space and an expansive flagstone patio with an outdoor fireplace, a built-in gas grill, and a hot tub. It is conveniently located in The Farm, a private gated community just minutes from downtown Banner Elk. Sugar Mountain Ski Resort is less than 10 minutes away. Beech Mountain Ski Resort, Grandfather Mountain State Park, and Valle Crucis, home of the original Mast General Store and the popular Community Park, are each within a 20-minute drive. The town of Boone, filled with shopping and dining options, is 35 minutes from the home, as is quaint downtown Blowing Rock. Step through classic stone arches and enter the foyer and light-filled living room. There is a cozy seating area in the living room around the gas log fireplace. Another living room table sits facing the wall of picture windows revealing the beautiful mountain view, it is equipped with games or as extra dining room seating. To the right of the foyer, the Library provides walls of books and a small desk. The spacious open kitchen offers a gourmet experience preparing meals with an oversized fridge, granite countertops, and built-in ovens. The large kitchen island with two barstools, a dining table plus auxiliary tables and chairs can seat up to 16. Off the kitchen is a large study with office space and an oversized laundry room with counters, shelves, and hanging racks. Also on the main level is a two-car garage equipped with a workbench and storage where you can shed ski boots, store equipment, and hang coats or other gear. The outdoor stone patio will beckon you to relax and enjoy the mountain scenery. Cook dinner in the outdoor kitchen area equipped with a built-in gas grill, an outdoor dining table, and a stone fireplace, then relish a twilight soak in the hot tub. The king master suite on the main level includes a walk-in closet, and sitting area near the French doors to the patio. The master bathroom contains a soaking tub, a seated vanity, a tiled shower for her, and a separate counter, sink, and tiled shower for him. Upstairs are three guest bedrooms beyond the landing sitting area. The first is a queen suite with a four-poster bed, desk, and an ensuite bathroom. Down the hall are a king bedroom and a twin bedroom with two twin beds. The shared hall bathroom upstairs is between the king and twin rooms and has a tiled shower and a water closet. The newly added lower level of Morning Star features a spacious second living room attached to a second full kitchen and dining table for 4. The second king master suite boasts a large floor plan with a walk-in closet and access to lower-level parking through French doors. A King room and Queen/Twin/Twin room share a full bathroom with a custom shower and soaking tub. A game room and exercise room round out the lower level. Additional amenities include high speed wi-fi, a total of 11 Smart TVs with paid programming, and central heating and air. Pets are not allowed. Step back in time and make memories at Morning Star! MUST BE AT LEAST 25 YEARS OF AGE TO BOOK CANCELLATION POLICY: You may cancel within 24 hours of booking and receive a full refund. If you cancel more than 30 days before arrival, you will receive a refund of half the amount paid to date. Cancellations within 30 days before the arrival date do not receive a refund. If you purchase travel insurance and the reason for the cancellation is covered, you may recover the entire amount. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 7 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 6.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Gas grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Gym - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Ice skating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sledding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### 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: 4,985 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49030000/49026800/49026764/b412cddf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Mountain Getaway with Amazing Views, Location, & Space Banner Elk - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 108 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=49026764&PinnedHotelID=49026764&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75520000/75512000/75511955/3eb95d7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Castle At Valle Crucis: Live Like A King! 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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 521917 ## About the area Located in Banner Elk, this vacation home is near theme parks and in the mountains. Tweetsie Railroad is a notable landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech Mountain Resort. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kidd Brewer Stadium or Holmes Convocation Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [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%7C36.15721%2C-81.86146&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dJOtK03qbQwuqQKp3_IW5axsrkI=) Banner Elk, NC ### What's nearby - Lees-McRae College - 20 min walk - 1.7 km - Sugar Mountain Resort - 6 min drive - 3.7 km - Hawksnest Tubing Park - 8 min drive - 4.1 km - Beech Mountain Resort - 9 min drive - 7.0 km - Land of Oz - 15 min drive - 10.3 km ### Getting around - Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 74 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬5 min drive - ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬4 min drive - ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬4 min drive - ‪Puerto Nuevo - ‬5 min drive - ‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Elegant Mountain Home with Views pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Elegant Mountain Home with Views? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Elegant Mountain Home with Views? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Elegant Mountain Home with Views located? > Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Lees-McRae College and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Sugar Mountain Resort. Banner House Museum and Elk Statue are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Elegant Mountain Home with Views Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### Monica B. Oct 23, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Views House had nice views. ##### Monica B. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Sep 5, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best Labor Day Weekend! Amazing views and an all around gorgeous house including decor. The house is convenient to several hiking trails. We loved every minute of our stay. Zero room for improvement. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### John K. Aug 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short Stay Lovely house on a good lot with nice views. Master was quite nice. Patio was quite nice, a tv over the outdoor fireplace would add a lot. The only place to watch TV is a small study that is not well furnished. If there was a TV in Living area and outside over fireplace, I would rent it again. ##### John K. 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