We were in the mountains for my son's wedding. The Homestead Lodge was perfect. Plenty of room for everyone. The house is huge and very elegant but somehow manages to feel very comfortable. We could not be happier
The property is so well put together. The electronics and appliances are state-of-the-art but straightforward to use.
My one area of feedback is for the property company (not the property owner). The after-hours phone line needs some improvement; the call center should have at least the basic details of the property to help with emergencies (for example, the electrical breakers, water outlets, etc.).
An outstanding technician, Mr Trapper McGuire, resolved our issue the following day, but the call center needs to improve to avoid dangerous situations.
I would 100% come back and would recommend it to anyone!
Thanks for everything
The Irving Family
We enjoyed all the amazing amenities especially relaxing in the hit tub after a hard day of skiing in the blizzard. Wee made s'mores, played pool and enjoyed our family togetherness time. We loved watching the sun rise and set over the mountains. Beautiful house!!!
Good Stay - Microwave was not working properly, The mattresses are very uncomfortable, the gas fireplace was broken and we had to fix it ourselves. the door to the outdoor fireplace was not closing properly. We found cigarette butts all over the balcony of the hot tub. We would love this items resolved before we book next year.
Our family stays at a different place every year for Christmas and this home really exceptional!
Beautiful views of Grandfather Mountain and Sugar Mountain.
Plenty of space for all of us to relax and enjoy our time there.
We really enjoyed all the outdoor areas with plenty of seating for everyone.
Highly recommended!
We loved our stay! I have to say the pictures online do not do the property justice. Everything you could think of has been covered! The place is located perfectly and is stunning. We enjoyed the neighborhood UTV rentals all week as well! When we had a question by text we got a prompt response even on a Sunday! We would stay in this property again for sure! My only take away was after a 8 hour drive and arriving at 4PM the cleaners were not done so we all stood outside for 20 mins waiting for them to be done cleaning the property. Another note is the rental company does have a way for you to order firewood and I assumed all 3 fireplaces were wood burning and ordered 7 days worth of firewood. For other renters the only wood burning firewood you need is if you use the outside fireplace. The main floor inside fireplace is gas and the game room fireplace is for looks only. But we loved using the main floor fireplace! Other than that we loved the home so much and will be back!
We loved the home and we had a wonderful time. The biggest disappointment was the construction traffic going up the mountain and air brakes of large equipment going down. It was so loud being on the deck that overlooks the road up the mountain was almost unusable. During the week the traffic began at 7:30.
The home is far superior to anything pictures can do justice. Having built 3 homes in the 850-million dollar range, I can attest that the owner thought out everything in this home and spared no expense. The furnishings are super comfortable and the kitchen has absolutely everything and anything you could possibly want. The basement is very well equipped and there are endless board games etc to keep you busy. The location is perfect as it's high enough to have a beautiful view but not so much that you need oxygen to go all the way to the top of the mountain which can take time. Easy in and out for visiting Grandfather mountain, Boone, Sugar mountain, beech mountain or anything you may want to explore in the area. We did go up and rent a couple of ATV's to explore the trails in the community which was a gas. We went to Grandfather Winery north of Banner Elk and it sits right by a river and is very peaceful. A couple of negatives is the construction traffic starts at around 7 am for workers heading up the hill which can be noisy but they did not bother us at all. The ice maker was not working and the player piano would not accept CD's to play. 2 bedrooms windows would not open for the cool night but I'm sure they would have come right over to fix but we didn't mind as we were only there 3 nights so we didn't want to give up the privacy of just having the house to ourselves with no maintenance personnel coming in. We will rent the house in a heartbeat again and plan to. Beautiful stay.
I hope they don't ever sell it and just keep renting it
Last minute Labor Day weekend getaway with family. Very clean and spacious. Could not watch movie in theater room, but besides that everything was wonderful. When called the property manager to inform, someone responded promptly. I would definitely recommend and would come back again
Very nice large home close to the entrance of development
Great comfortable large home that was well-equipped and had many nice amenities. We would recommend this property to large families. Also close to the heart of the Banner Elk town, Linville, Boone and Blowing Rock areas. Supermarkets are about 15 minutes away from the home.
The attention to detail was mind blowing. Our company opted to rent a large cabin in the mountains to conduct a leadership training seminar and stumbled upon this beautiful home. It appeared to check all the boxes as it even had a theatre which was perfect for presentations. When we first walked in we quickly realized that the pictures really did not do this place justice as there are beauties in life that can only be captured by the naked eye. We were all able to make ourselves at home and began the process of determining what we would be able to make for meals based on how well the kitchen was stocked. It was so nice to find that it had a little of everything, from spices to pots and pans, which made it much easier to shop.
Once our seminar wrapped up we took to the amenities and had a blast watching movies, playing pool, hanging out in the hot tub, and the most fun had was over several games of Uno.
The rooms were very cozy and peaceful, coupled with the high thread count sheets and amazing mattresses and you have a perfect recipe for deep sleep.
To sum it up, the attention to detail paid by the owner of this home was simply amazing and the customer service received on the daily by the realty company was beyond stellar! This house made us all feel at home and we are already trying to plan a trip back.
Thank you for making this a great stay for us all!
We had a great time. House was spacious and well appointed with a fabulous kitchen stocked with all appliances and cookware. Property manager, Joanie, was wonderful!
Great location, kids had everything they needed, including the little hide out room. Fantastic site amenities for everyone...the only reason for a 4 star vs a 5 star, is traffic noise early morning, but with the boom going on in that area, everyine is building homes and that means trucks of lumber etc... other than that FANTASTIC!!
We greatly enjoyed our trip to this house. The manager was in excellent communication in the days before and during the trip which made everything seamless and enjoyable. The property is gorgeous and the home offers great entertainment for all age groups. We highly recommend this property and look forward to visiting again.
This is a really great place. Perched on a mountainside with remarkable views, this is a very spacious and comfortable home. May be the best appointed kitchen I have rented, and the instances of forethought just keep coming. The sticks for marshmallows are at the fireplace. Green egg maintained 600 exactly as long as asked.
There are many amenities in this neighborhood. A super place - five well earned stars.
This really is a spectacular home. The views are excellent. The kitchen has everything you need and top end appliances. The sheets and bed are like home. The a-v equipment is perfect. Outdoor fireplace and grill. Spectacular.
Great property for multiple families. Home was very nice, room layouts were outstanding with 4 masters and the property manager checked in proactively via text every day to make sure we were getting what we needed.
The home is conveniently located so you do not need a 4-wheel drive to access the property. When we visited, there was inclement weather of 2 - 3 inches of wintery mix (snow), and we had no trouble accessing the property. The property manager was wonderful and provided a wonderful tour of all the homes amenities. The SONOS music system and baby grand piano was such a treat; not to mention the wonderful accommodations for the children! The home had plenty of room for all thirteen of us. The house is very sufficiently appointed and the Great-room is so lovely! The only thing wrong with our stay is that it wasn't long enough. You'll love staying at The Homestead Lodge!