[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 - Private, gated community! Vacation home in Boone with kitchen and patio ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100990000/100987400/100987387/dc82c56b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100990000/100987400/100987387/0b828d8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100990000/100987400/100987387/64402f19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100990000/100987400/100987387/4c4dbd13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100990000/100987400/100987387/6c72109a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Elk Watch at Hound Ears offers a magical mountain getaway. This warm and welcoming chalet features an open great room with exposed-beam ceilings, stone fireplace, cozy furniture and TV. The chefs in your group will appreciate the well equipped kitchen on the main level while you unwind outside on the deck or enjoy relaxing in the hot tub under cool mountain air. 4.0 ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Hot tub - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Washer ## 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 - Private, gated community! Welcome to Elk Watch at Hound Ears! This warm and welcoming mountain chalet is the magical mountain getaway you've been craving! As you enter the home you'll love the open, airy feeling in the great room. This room offers exposed-beam vaulted tongue & groove ceilings, a stone wood burning fireplace, TV, and cozy furniture arranged ideally for conversation or watching your favorite show. Behind the fireplace you'll find the kitchen & dining area. The dining table seats 6, and the chefs in your group will appreciate the well equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances and spacious counters. Elk Watch offers 3 beautiful bedrooms for you to enjoy. On the main level is a King suite with TV and access to the deck, and the private bath has a tiled shower. There's also a Queen suite on the main level, complete with a private bath with tub/shower. Downstairs is a third bedroom with three twin beds and a trundle, and guests in this room may use the full bath with shower located down the hall. There's also a den downstairs with another woodburning fireplace, TV, and a sleeper sofa. You're sure to love relaxing outside on the deck and enjoy the cool mountain air. The main level deck has a selection of patio furniture under the covered portion, and the open air section has the relaxing hot tub and a gas grill. In the yard you'll find a rock-lined firepit area, the perfect place to tell stories and roast marshmallows all night long. Elk Watch is located just west of Boone in the gated community of Hound Ears, and the towns of Boone and Banner Elk are each just a scenic 15 minute drive away. All of the best shopping, dining, and attractions in the High Country are close by as well. Come make Elk Watch your home away from home! Additional Notes: \- CANCELLATION POLICY - Bookings canceled 60+ days before arrival will receive a refund of the deposit. Bookings canceled between 31-59 days before arrival will receive a refund of half of the deposit. Bookings canceled within 30 days of arrival are not entitled to a refund unless the reservation dates are rebooked to another guest. All bookings are subject to a $50 cancellation fee. \- Due to neighborhood restrictions, reservations may only be booked more than 3 days, or 72 hours, prior to arrival. Guests must complete an information form for the Hound Ears neighborhood upon booking, and the reservation will be approved based on the form. \- Motorcycles are strictly prohibited inside the Hound Ears community. \- This home is pet friendly for one (1) mature, well-trained dog. Thank you for not requesting an exception to the number of allowed pets. \- Firewood may be added by reaching out to us more than a week in advance. You receive two wrapped bundles and a firestarter for $25/night. \- Rental guests cannot access any Hound Ears Club amenities or buildings, including golf, pool, tennis, or the restaurant; as per Club rules updated in late 2023. \- Check-in is after 4pm and Check-out is by 10am. \-This home has a paved driveway with parking capacity for 4 vehicles. There are 6 steps to enter the main level. \- All BRMR homes come with a "starter set" of paper products at the house: a roll of toilet paper per bath, a couple garbage bags, a small vial of dishwashing liquid, a few tablets of dishwasher detergent, some laundry pods, a roll of paper towels, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and some makeup remover cloths. There are enough of these items for one night, or maybe two. \- Towels and linens will be provided for you. \- Must electronically sign an additional Rental Agreement Terms and Conditions and any Neighborhood Rules sent by Host (property manager) or entry information cannot be sent. \- Must be at least 25 years old to reserve. This person is required to be the person signing the agreement and must be one of the persons staying in the property for the reserved dates. \- No smoking inside the home. No trace of smoking left outside the home. \- Do not leave food or trash outside as it could attract animals. All trash must be bagged and placed in the trash receptacle indicated in the Welcome Book inside the house or your digital guidebook. \- No parties or gatherings above the posted occupancy allowed at any time. Keep outside noise respectable. NCREC Broker Name: Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals NCREC License Number: 29198 ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Gas grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sledding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28840000/28840000/28839906/12895bd6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Breathtaking View of Grandfather Mountain-Boone/ASU/Blowing Rock/Hound Ears Club Blowing Rock - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 78 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=28839906&PinnedHotelID=28839906&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102350000/102348900/102348893/902cc58b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New Listing 5 Bedroom getaway near Blueridge Parkway Multi Family Spacious Home Boone - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=102348893&PinnedHotelID=102348893&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21630000/21627300/21627230/823d44a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Crystal View - Views - Newly Remodeled - Gated Community - Minutes to Boone and Blowing Rock! 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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 782444 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=36.181767,-81.739784&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:csz%7BErx%7BqN%3FS%3FQ%3FS%40S%40Q%3FS%40S%40Q%40SBS%40QBS%40QBSBQBQBQDSBQDQDSBOFQDQDQDQFOFQDQFOFOFQHOFOFOHOFOHMHOHMHOHMJOHKJMHMJMJKJMJKHKLKJKJMLIJIJKLILILILGJKLGLGLINGLELGLGNELENELELENCNELCNCNELANCNALCNAN%3FNANANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40L%3FN%40NBN%40NBL%40NDLBNBNDLBNDLDNDLDLFNDLFLDLFNHJFLFLJLFLHJHLHLJJHLHJLJJJJJJJJJLJJJLHLJLHJJNHLHNHLHNFLHNHNFNFNFNHPFNFNDPFPDNFPDPDPDPDNDRBPDPBRDPBP%40PBRBPBR%40P%40RBR%40P%3FR%40R%40P%3FR%40R%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FPAR%3FRARAP%3FRARCPARAPCRCPCRARCPEPCREPCPEPEPEPEPENGRENGPENGPGNIPGNGNGNINILGNINILINILKLILKLILKLKJKLKJKJKJKJKJMJKHMHMJKHMHMFMHMFKHOFMFMFMFODMFMDODMDODMBODOBMBOBMBO%40OBOBO%3FM%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAOAO%3FMCOCOAMCOCOCMCOEOCMEMEOEMEOEMGMGMGOGMGMIMGKIMGMIMIMKKIKIMKKKKKMKIKKKKMKKKMIMKMIMKMIMIOIMIOIOGMIOGOGOIOGQGOGQEOGQGOEQEQEQGQCQEQEQCQESCQCQCSCSAQCSAQCSAQASAS%3FQASAS%3FS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1JCEeSWszDuq50k3f-1ppBriWt4=) Boone, NC #### What's nearby - Hound Ears Golf Club - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - Foggy Mountain Gem Mine - 4 min drive - 4.4 km - Julian Price Park - 9 min drive - 7.6 km - Kidd Brewer Stadium - 11 min drive - 10.0 km - Appalachian State University - 11 min drive - 10.4 km #### Getting around - Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 90 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Appalachia Cookie Company - ‬12 min drive - ‪Rivers Street Ale House - ‬14 min drive - ‪The Pedalin' Pig - ‬10 min drive - ‪Circle K - ‬10 min drive - ‪Circle K - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Elk Watch at Hound Ears - Private, gated community! pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Elk Watch at Hound Ears - Private, gated community!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Elk Watch at Hound Ears - Private, gated community!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Elk Watch at Hound Ears - Private, gated community! located? > Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Watauga River and Hound Ears Golf Club. The Greater Foscoe Mining Co. and Moses H. Cone Memorial Park are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Elk Watch at Hound Ears - Private, gated community! Reviews 4.0 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) ### 4.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 4/10 Poor #### Stephen B. Jun 17, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### House. of disrepair Our stay wasn't a good one..The house was in disrepair...Skylight trim was hanging from ceiling.Fiberglass insulation was raining down on the sofa. There were so many dog pee stains on the master bedroom carpet. The carpet had so much carpet fresh on it the room was uninhabitable. Hound Ears is the premier neighborhood around Boone. Not acceptable at all! Truly will never go back to Els watch. My wife is a cancer patient and highly allergic to mold.The roof leaks and there's mold in the home. I would not rent again. Steve ##### Stephen B. 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