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Elk Watch at Hound Ears

3 bedrooms·3 bathrooms·8 guests

Mountains

Step into this enchanting retreat and be welcomed by the expansive great room, where exposed-beam vaulted ceilings and a stone wood-burning fireplace create an inviting atmosphere. The cozy seating arrangement is perfect for intimate conversations or enjoying your favorite show on the TV. Beyond the fireplace, the kitchen and dining area beckon with a table for six and a well-equipped kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances and ample counter space, ideal for culinary enthusiasts. The home boasts three beautifully appointed bedrooms, including a King suite with deck access and a private bath with a tiled shower, a Queen suite with a private bath, and a lower-level bedroom with three twin beds and a trundle, complemented by a nearby full bath. The downstairs den offers another wood-burning fireplace, TV, and a sleeper sofa, making it an ideal spot for additional relaxation. Outside, the deck provides a serene space to savor the cool mountain air, furnished with patio seating under a covered section and a gas grill in the open-air area. The rock-lined firepit in the yard invites you to gather around for storytelling and marshmallow roasting under the stars. Offering easy access to premier shopping, dining, and local attractions. Embrace the tranquility and charm of this luxurious mountain getaway, and create unforgettable memories in your home away from home.

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Amenities

Indoor

Air conditioning

Dryer

Fireplace

Internet

Washer

Outdoor

Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Deck

Patio

Outdoor living area

Misc

WiFi

Elevate your stay with add-on services

Book a home, then customize your experience. From ski delivery to pre-arrival groceries, we coordinate everything you need so you can make memories on the mountain and stories by the fire.

Ski fitting + delivery

Pre-arrival groceries

Private chef

Alcohol delivery

Private driver

Charcuterie board delivery

Bedroom details

Bedroom 1: King

Bedroom 2: Queen

Bedroom 3: Four Twins

Den: Sleeper Sofa

Location

Inside the destination

Nestled just west of Boone in the gated community of Hound Ears, this haven is a mere 15-minute scenic drive from both Boone and Banner Elk.

Parking information

This home has a paved driveway with parking capacity for 4 vehicles. There are 6 steps to enter the main level.

Reviews

Rachel

We recently had the pleasure of spending a weekend here with our children (3 and 5) and grandparents, and couldn't have been more pleased with our stay. The cabin is nestled among the proximity to Boone allowed us easy access to the town's charming attractions. Downtown is an easy and scenic 20 minute drive from the cabin. We grabbed coffee and breakfast at Hatchet Coffee (I recommend the creamy chai latte and breakfast burrito) on our way to Foggy Mountain Gem Mine. The kids and adults had a great time mining and then the workers helped sort and identify the gems. Coming from someone who knew or cared very little about gems, I was surprised how much I enjoyed the process and learning about them. You also have the option to have your gems cut and polished to be made into jewelry and get to keep whatever you find. After that, we had a great lunch and beers at Booneshine Brewing. We had plans to go out for dinner but enjoyed the house so much that we decided to head back to the cabin to

Policies

Check-in: 4:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

No smoking allowed

No events allowed

Pets welcome

Cancellation policy

Plans change, we get it.

Enjoy peace of mind when booking with KEY.co.

90% Refund: Receive a 90% refund when you cancel your reservation at least 60 days before check-in.

No Refund: Reservations canceled 59 days or less before check-in are not eligible for a refund.

Refunds subject to a 10% processing fee of the total.

Things you need to know

Firewood may be added at the time of booking under "Additional Fees" after entering payment info or by reaching out to us more than a week in advance. You receive two wrapped bundles and a firestarter for $25/night.

Towels and linens will be provided for you.

Restrictions

Minimum night stay requirements vary by home and time of year.
Motorcycles are strictly prohibited inside the Hound Ears community.
Weather conditions in the mountains can be unpredictable. Sometimes rain, fog, snow, sleet, or ice create unexpected and hazardous driving conditions – especially during the colder months of November – April. Since road conditions may become hazardous during your stay, a 4-wheel drive vehicle and/or chains and the ability to drive on snow and ice are strongly recommended to get to or from any given property.
The person in whose name the property is reserved will be held responsible for all occupants complying with rental policies, procedures, and restrictions.
Evidence of an unauthorized excessive number of guests will result in an immediate charge of $25.00 per person per day to the credit card on file and possibly eviction. Authorization to allow extra people for gatherings or other short-term events must be obtained in writing. Authorization to rent a property for a purpose other than for a family vacation must be obtained in writing prior to finalizing the reservation.
All equipment in the unit should be in working order. Please immediately report any equipment problems to the office.
If the property is equipped with a hot tub, special instructions for its use apply. Failure to abide by these rules may result in creating unsafe conditions or damages to the equipment. Hot tubs are serviced and sanitized prior to guests’ arrival. Neither the Property Owner nor the Agent shall be liable for any injury or sickness due to using the hot tub.
Please be aware that some properties are NOT equipped with air conditioning. Agent is not responsible for weather conditions at the time of tenancy, and there will be no refunds or switching of properties due to lack of air conditioning.
We cannot guarantee that properties advertised as not allowing pets have never had a pet on the property. Guests who bring pets to a non-pet-friendly home will be subject to a non-refundable $200 pet fee as well as non-refundable $500 extra cleaning costs to remove pet hair and dander and clean carpets and upholstery. Property owners who do not allow pets expect that their home will remain pet-free for their family’s comfort and safety. If pets are discovered during your tenancy, you will be asked to board the pet immediately or leave without refund of unused days.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the descriptions of the properties are correct; however, we cannot be responsible for changes made by the Owner to the furnishings or equipment in the units.
Telephones are included in some of our vacation homes for your convenience. Unless otherwise stated, all long-distance calls must be charged to your home phone, a telephone credit card, or call collect. Please do not charge any calls to the Owner.
Pay-per-view television, including HBO, special sporting events, ShowTime, and other such channels are not included in your rental unless otherwise stated. Viewing of PPV programs is prohibited by Owner and will result in a separate charge to the credit card on file.
Tenant shall not smoke tobacco or marijuana or use e-cigarettes, vaping, or incense within the house. Any evidence of smoking inside the property will result in an immediate $300 smoke removal home restoration fee billed to Tenant's card.
Any locked closets or other locked areas are reserved for the storage of Owners’ private property. They are not included in this rental.
Agent is not responsible for items left in rental units. In the event that Tenant leaves behind items of utmost importance, Agent will attempt to retrieve and return items at Tenant’s expense, but such retrieval cannot and will not be guaranteed.
If Tenant wishes to hold any form of celebration, gathering, reunion, or other event at the Property, Tenant must first seek written permission from Agent before the reservation will be accepted or confirmed.
Please refrain from roasting marshmallows in our gas log fireplaces.
Persons with a communicable disease, open wounds, or any infection should not use the hot tub. Neither the Property Owner nor the Management Company shall be liable for any injury or sickness due to using the hot tub. Use the hot tub at your own risk.
_Please follow the following instructions for using the hot tub and instruct your children and guests to do so as well. Failure to abide by these rules will place users at risk for infection and may also result in extra cleaning charges._
Each guest must rinse off before entering the hot tub and after using the hot tub. Lotions, oils, hairspray, perfume, and deodorants may react with the chemicals in the water and failure to rinse off may subject users to infection.
If there is a sanitizing dispenser floating in the water, do not tamper with it. You must leave it the water at all times to keep the water sanitized. Removing the sanitizer dispenser will place users at risk for infection.
Please do not add anything to the hot tub water including chemicals, soaps, bath oils, etc, as they clog the filter.
Do not use oils, lotions, creams, etc. in the hot tub.
Do not allow anyone to urinate in the hot tub.
Take special care in removing the cover- it is foam and fragile.
Carefully place cover on hot tub when not in use to maintain heat and prevent excess water & sanitizer evaporation.
Damage to the hot tub cover will result in a $500 replacement charge to the credit card on file.
Make sure cover is secure when the hot tub is not in use.
Do not turn off or unplug hot tub.
Do not use glassware in the hot tub, as it can shatter.