A family-friendly stay in Banner Elk awaits you at this holiday home. Within a 20-minute stroll, you'll find Sugar Mountain Resort and Sugar Creek Gem Mine. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace. .Home features 3 bathrooms, a patio and a living room. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A dining area, a TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a games room, a garden and barbecues. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Banner Elk holiday home include Grandfather Mountain and Appalachian State University.
Grandfather Mountain State Park - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
Watauga River - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 84 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Banner Elk Cafe - 8 min drive
Blink Elk Tap Room - 8 min drive
Town Tavern of Banner Elk - 9 min drive
Kettell Beerworks - 9 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Single-story home in the woods with game room and gas fireplace
Mossy Creek Haus
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Mossy Creek Haus – Creekside Mountain Retreat Near Sugar Mountain Welcome to Mossy Creek Haus, a peaceful mountain escape nestled in the woods beside a relaxing babbling creek and located around the corner from Sugar Mountain Resort. Perfect for families, couples, ski trips, and group getaways, this spacious single-story retreat combines comfort, entertainment, and an unbeatable mountain location.
With over 50 glowing guest reviews, visitors consistently describe Mossy Creek Haus as a warm and welcoming place where families gather, reconnect, and create lasting memories. The home is known for its spacious layout, exceptional cleanliness, and thoughtfully designed living spaces that allow everyone to spread out comfortably while still enjoying time together.
One of the home’s standout features is the beautiful creek flowing behind the property. Guests love relaxing in the enclosed sunroom while listening to the soothing sounds of the stream each morning with coffee or tea in hand. Surrounded by nature, the home offers a peaceful setting while remaining close to all the area’s top attractions.
Inside, guests will enjoy:
Three separate living areas for gathering and relaxing Two cozy gas fireplaces Spacious seating areas with flatscreen TVs A fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances Dining space perfect for family meals and game nights The home comfortably accommodates families and groups with:
2 King Bedrooms 1 Queen Bedroom 1 Bunk Room with a twin-over-queen bunk and a single setup For even more fun, the garage has been transformed into a game space featuring both a foosball table and Ping-Pong table, making it the perfect spot for friendly competition after a day on the slopes or hiking the mountains.
Step outside to enjoy:
Private firepit for evenings under the stars Creekside outdoor spaces Private gas grill Deck and patio areas surrounded by woods Perfect Location for Year-Round Adventure Mossy Creek Haus offers an easy flat drive-in from the Sugar Mountain entrance, making winter access far easier than many mountain properties. The Sugar Mountain Lodge is right around the corner, allowing guests quick and convenient access to:
Skiing & snowboarding Snow tubing Outdoor ice skating Mountain bike tours Golf The area also offers incredible sightseeing and adventure opportunities nearby, including:
Grandfather Mountain Mile High Swinging Bridge Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster — located less than two miles away and perfect for thrill-seekers Foggy Mountain Gem Mine Amenities Include Creekfront setting High-speed internet & cable Private washer/dryer Central heat & AC Dog-friendly (up to 2 dogs) Parking for 3 vehicles Game space with foosball & Ping-Pong Firepit Gas grill Family-friendly layout Whether you’re planning a ski vacation, summer mountain retreat, family reunion, or relaxing weekend getaway, Mossy Creek Haus offers the perfect blend of comfort, entertainment, and mountain charm in the heart of North Carolina’s High Country.
THINGS TO KNOW This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.
If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles. This rental is located on floor 1.
Ski shuttle details:
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a village
In the mountains
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
On the waterfront
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Foosball table
Table tennis
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Ice skating nearby
Kayaking nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sledding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks 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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,900 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.
Property is also known as
45303
Lovely Home in the Woods w/ a Game Room Free Wifi gas Fireplaces
Frequently asked questions
Does Single-story home in the woods with game room and gas fireplace have a pool?
No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.
Is Single-story home in the woods with game room and gas fireplace family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as an arcade, laundry facilities and a BBQ, it's no surprise that Single-story home in the woods with game room and gas fireplace is a hit with families.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Single-story home in the woods with game room and gas fireplace?
No, Single-story home in the woods with game room and gas fireplace does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Single-story home in the woods with game room and gas fireplace?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Single-story home in the woods with game room and gas fireplace Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 40 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 40 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 40 reviews
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Minhee S.
13 Jan 2026
Minhee S.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Holley W.
27 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Holley W.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sheri C.
23 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Mossy Lane
Enjoyed our stay at this VRBO, it was convenient to everything we had planned. The house was spacious and had it been a little less rainy we would have had a campfire in the nice area they have outside. Would highly recommend this house.
Sheri C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Heather R.
20 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Oktoberfest 2023
This is our second year at this property and we love it. Perfect spot right by the festival with plenty of room for 3 generations to gather, play, and enjoy the sounds of the brook. Just a wonderful space.
Heather R.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ryan P.
22 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We had a wonderful time.
Ryan P.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
8/10 Good
Stacie E.
14 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location to the ski slopes
We rented this house for the family after Christmas. When we arrived the driveway was fully iced over. We were unable to get up the driveway at all for 3 days. It would have been nice for the management company to contact us to let know before we arrived. We were not prepared for this. The fireplaces were also not working. We called customer service who said they would send someone out but no one ever showed. Other than that the house was great and awesome location.
Stacie E.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
8/10 Good
Christian K.
17 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Conveniently located
Overall we enjoyed our stay because we weren’t at the house much, the house is in a great location to get to trails, activities, and food easily. Had a few hiccups, no bed linens were on site upon checking in and when we finally received they were dropped off in trash bags for us to do and some towels were still damp in the bags. Next don’t plan to cook many meals, the grill wouldn’t heat up and the kitchen items are minimum. We attempted the gas logs in the living room however the blower sounded like a wind tunnel (probably needs replacing). Luckily we didn’t need to or want to be in the house much with our activities we had planned. And be prepared to have to pay extra for a late checkout ,which we did despite the hiccups in the property management.
Christian K.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Heather R.
13 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Fall Weekend
Three generations gathered for Oktoberfest and a wonderful extended time in the mountains. The house was lovely and spacious and had all the amenities we needed. Location was great to enjoy the festival on Sugar (walking distance to the resort!) and as a main base for day trips throughout the area.
Only a couple of hiccups with there not being a bunk bed as we saw in the pictures (we shifted kids on couches) and the water being turned off a day early as they thought we'd left (I contacted the utilities company and they sent someone to investigate and got it back on). But no worries--was still a special time (thank you!!)
Heather R.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Alicja S.
26 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful mountain retreat
We came with family group aged 2-76 years and all found it comfortable and cozy. Loved that there are two living room areas and the beds were comfortable which was awesome. Kids loved the bunk beds and they were large enough for us too which was helpful. Linens provided were good quality. Kitchen well stocked. Loved that they also provided complimentary dishwasher tabs and dish soap with new sponge so you don't have to pack those necessities. My kids are already asking when we can go back!
Alicja S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Blas S.
28 Feb 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house
Great house, amazing location
Blas S.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
donna p.
18 Feb 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
We had the most enjoyable stay at this home. It was so close to sugar mountain and made it perfect for us to sneak away for some night skiing. The beautiful back yard is where we spent most of our time when we were here. The beautiful scenery and sound of the water and nature was unbelievable. The only thing negative I would say is that we couldn't check in earlier due to them stating they needed adequate time to properly clean the house. However we arrived at 4pm as stated and there were empty water bottles under the bed and in the livingroom along with a lot of dust on the dressers and bathroom. The towels smelled smokey and some bedding was stained. But it was nothing a quick little cleaning on our part, to make it feel like home. I would definitely stay here again. And recommend this place to family and friends. We will be back next year to have another amazing family vacation.
donna p.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Thomas A., Ft Lauderdale
22 Dec 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything is excellent
Great location. 3 minute drive to Sugar Mountain ski resort. Clean and spacious. Very well maintained. Great communication with management company.
Thomas A.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
8/10 Good
Linda B.
8 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cabin
In town for our son's wedding. Home is very clean and axcomodating
Linda B.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Susan F., Fernandina Beach
4 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Sugar mountain
We enjoyed our stay here, the house was clean, spacious and we loved the little creek waterfall right outside. Great location, close to several little towns and places to go, like Grandfather mountain, Blowing Rock and Linville Falls.
Susan F.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
6/10 Okay
Steve K.
21 May 2021
House is ok
Location makes this a really desirable rental. Even in winter months it should be easy to access.
Upon arrival (Friday afternoon) we found a bag of trash had been left outside the house and animals had gotten to it. I promptly reached out to management company. No one ever showed up, called or otherwise made any attempt to resolve the issue.
The floor in the sun room is slanted... making it pretty much unusable.
The kitchen needs some help, primarily on the cooking utensils. Most are old and need replacing, but if you plan to cook, bring your own. There's 1 pot, 1 frying pan and a baking sheet. That's it. House accommodates 16 people but you couldn't cook much more than breakfast for 2.
Some new kitchen equipment and it would be OK, but the management company is poor.
Steve K.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Bruce B.
20 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and Great house- we'll be back!
It was a nice layout, great amenities, enjoyed the waterfall, games, and firepit, and look forward to coming back in the winter some time. It was also very clean which we appreciated that.
Bruce B.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jason M.
10 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great week
Was a great location. Plenty of room. Ideal property for kids & the dog.
Jason M.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
8/10 Good
Wendy P., Winston Salem, NC
9 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Sugar is Sweet
I'll start by saying we had a great time in the house. The location was perfect and the property was generally clean and consistent with the online photos -- I really loved the view from the master bedroom. But there were several things that could be improved for the next guest. There is no smoking on the property but there were cigarette butts left by the front door and fire pit. It took several attempts by email, text, and phone to get any information/answers in advance from the property manager. On site, it would be helpful to have instructions for the television sets, and gas fireplace (we never got it to work), as well as where to take trash at the end of our visit (we had an address in an email, but couldn't find a bin). This is a nice property and I would certainly stay there again, but a little attention to the details would make it even better for the next family.
Wendy P.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
chris w.
3 Feb 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Winter Holiday
Great house a short walk from Sugar Mountain. We really enjoyed our stay.