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Creekside Retreat | Hot Tub & Firepit | Sleeps 8

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A cabin with a hot tub, wooden deck, and snow-covered surroundings.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a gas stove, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A dining area with a round table, four chairs, and a large window with a view of the outdoors.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a fireplace, and large windows with a view of greenery.
A cozy living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining table with chairs. A fireplace and a TV are also visible.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
The current price is $466
$439 nightly
$466 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 4 - Aug 5

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Beech Mountain, NC
  • Place, Beech Mountain Resort
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sugar Mountain Resort
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Grandfather Mountain
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Banner Elk

With a stay at this vacation home in Banner Elk, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Beech Mountain Resort and Land of Oz. .This vacation home is 18.3 mi (29.5 km) from Grandfather Mountain and 23.5 mi (37.9 km) from Appalachian State University.

What's nearby

  • Beech Mountain Resort - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 20 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • Grandfather Mountain - 34 min drive - 19.6 miles
  • Appalachian State University - 42 min drive - 23.1 miles
  • Tweetsie Railroad - 47 min drive - 26.9 miles

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beech Mountain Resort Cafeteria - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beech Mountain Brewing Co. Taproom and Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪First Chair Coffe Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬12 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Creekside Retreat | Hot Tub & Firepit | Sleeps 8

Summary:

Welcome to Firefly Creek Retreat!



Discover the mountain getaway you’ve been dreaming of, a beautifully kept and thoughtfully updated private retreat nestled on a rare double lot in the heart of Beech Mountain, North Carolina. Surrounded by towering hardwoods, a babbling creek, a charming waterfall, and breathtaking western views, this peaceful escape offers the perfect blend of luxury, privacy, and adventure-all just minutes from Beech Mountain’s year-round attractions.



Newly reimagined under new ownership as of June 2026, the home has been thoughtfully refreshed with brand-new stainless steel appliances, a new gas range, stylish furnishings, upgraded amenities, and inviting spaces designed for making lifelong memories.



Your Private Mountain Escape



Wake each morning to the soothing sounds of the creek flowing through the property and enjoy coffee surrounded by nature beneath a lush tree canopy. Spend your days hiking, mountain biking, skiing, exploring waterfalls, or discovering the charming shops and restaurants of Beech Mountain and nearby Banner Elk.



After a day of adventure, soak in the private hot tub beside the creek, grill dinner on the new gas grill, then gather around the firepit to roast marshmallows, share stories, and watch the stars emerge. During the summer months, the property comes alive as fireflies dance across the meadow, creating a magical evening you’ll never forget.



The Space:

Designed for Families & Friends



Private creekside retreat with hot tub, waterfall, firepit, game room, and stunning western views. Sleeps 8 with new upgrades just 1.7 minutes from Beech Mountain Resort skiing, hiking, and mountain adventures. Firefly Creek Retreat is ideal for family vacations, couples traveling together, girls’ weekends, ski trips, and mountain adventures.



Inside you’ll find:



A fully updated kitchen with brand-new stainless steel appliances and a new gas range

Comfortable gathering spaces perfect for relaxing after a day outdoors

A dedicated game room for kids and adults

High-speed Wi-Fi for staying connected when needed

Cozy bedrooms designed for restful mountain nights

Why Guests Love Firefly Creek Retreat



✔ Sleeps 8 comfortably

✔ Rare double meadow lot offering exceptional privacy

✔ Creek flowing through the property

✔ Private waterfall

✔ Private hot tub overlooking the creek

✔ Firepit for s’mores and stargazing

✔ New gas grill for outdoor dining

✔ Dedicated game room

✔ Brand-new kitchen with stainless steel appliances and gas range

✔ Towering tree canopy and peaceful mountain setting

✔ Beautiful western-facing views and unforgettable sunsets

✔ Minutes from Beech Mountain Ski Resort, hiking, mountain biking, restaurants, breweries, wineries, and local attractions



Whether you’re chasing fresh powder in the winter, colorful wildflowers in the spring, cool mountain summers, or spectacular fall foliage, Firefly Creek Retreat is the perfect home base in every season.



Come experience the magic of Beech Mountain—where the creek sings, the waterfall soothes, sunsets paint the sky, and summer evenings sparkle with fireflies. We can’t wait to welcome you to Firefly Creek Retreat, where mountain memories are made. USMC Veteran-owned.



Guest Access:

This is a private home with all areas accessible to guests.



The Neighborhood:

Easy access to the trails, this home is perfect for all-season fun. Hike the vast trail systems, fly through the trees on your skis, snowboard, or mountain bike. Fish the surrounding lakes and streams, paddle board, and kayak. Make sure to take advantage of the free sledding hill for children 12 years and younger. Grandfather Mountain is a short 20 minute drive. You get the best of both worlds with this private tree house. It is located about 12 minutes from downtown Banner Elk, 3 minutes to Beech Mountain shops and restaurants, and within 2 minutes from Beech Mountain Ski Resort, Emerald Outback, and the Land of Oz. Make sure to check out the live entertainment, music, and events happening at Beech Mountain



Getting Around:

Winter Weather & Mountain Travel Notice



During the winter months, weather conditions in Banner Elk, Beech Mountain, and Sugar Mountain can be unpredictable. Snow, ice, high winds, and rapidly changing road conditions are common and should be expected when traveling to and from the property.



For your safety and ease of travel, we strongly recommend arriving in a 4-wheel drive or all-wheel drive vehicle during winter months. Snow chains may also be necessary depending on conditions. Guests are responsible for monitoring weather forecasts, road conditions, and state travel advisories prior to departure and during travel.



We strongly recommend planning your arrival for around 4:00 PM while daylight is still available. Mountain roads can become significantly more difficult to navigate after dark, especially during or after winter weather events.



While we make reasonable efforts to clear driveways and walkways, snow removal is not guaranteed, especially during active snowfall or severe weather conditions. Natural snowfall may accumulate faster than it can be safely cleared. Snow shovels are provided for guest use so you can clear additional accumulation to your preference.



Mountain travel may be slower than expected, and road closures or delays can occur without notice. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your trip investment in case of weather-related travel interruptions.



Please note that winter weather, road conditions, flight cancellations, or travel delays are not valid reasons for refunds, date changes, or cancellations outside of the listing’s stated cancellation policy. By booking this property, you acknowledge the inherent risks of winter mountain travel and accept responsibility for arriving safely and prepared.



Other Things to Note:

Coolbnbs, the property owner, and approved contractors or service providers may access the property during a guest stay when needed for maintenance, repairs, inspections, appraisals, pest treatments, pool or hot tub service, lawn care, or other standard professional appointments related to the care, safety, or operation of the property.

Guests will be notified in advance whenever reasonably possible, except in the case of an emergency or urgent property-related matter. Guest approval is not required for necessary property access, and no refund, credit, discount, or other compensation will be provided due to Coolbnbs, the owner, or approved service providers entering the property during a stay.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this vacation home include an arcade/game room and charcoal grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

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
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Cycling nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Theme park 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Dogs allowed but must be disclosed prior to booking, all other pets by permission only Smoking within this property of any kind will result in add...

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

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Cool House with Hot tub at Beech Mtn Resort! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Vandana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a nice cozy property, pet friendly and a nice hot tub. It had everything we needed, the gameroom and bunk beds were a bonus and fun for the kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Griff M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication. The house was adorable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Washer smelled a little funky and could not find charcoal grill. But overall great communication! Highly recommend :)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reed B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An awesome place for a weekend birthday celebration with our twin teenagers and friends. Adults upstairs and kids downstairs superb. Just enough space for everyone. The hot tub was a plus. Management was super communicative.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

Wonderful, comfortable house! We were a little surprised that there was no air-conditioning but once we opened the windows and turned on the ceiling fans, it was very comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beech Mountain Ski weekend

Charming ski getaway! Very clean and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountains

They are open and accessible, excellent accommodations, beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Maddie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very nice. It is a beautiful house. Felt super safe. The driveway seemed super scary in the snow but ended up not being too bad to get in and out of with four wheel drive. The hot tub didn’t look super clean so we decided not to use it which was kinda disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the house and location

We really enjoyed this house and the location was perfect. Excellent communication with property managers! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb!!!!

The property was extremely clean and comfortable. The location could not be better for access to spend the day at Beech Mountain. The property manager was very attentive and I would highly recommend staying at one of their properties.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an adorable cabin! We have always wanted to stay in one of these yurt-esque homes after seeing them on Beech for years. We have stayed in every other style home/ condo on the mountain and this was a big hit. Great location not far from pizza and Fred’s. Roads are in really good shape after the storm and there was plenty of parking for a large SUV. Lovely mountain forest view, nice living area, large deck, cute updated decor. A great getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Impeccably Kept and Superbly Managed

Just an awesome house that was super clean and included so much! We will be back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

A D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway!

Everything was perfect from check in to check out! We were able to check in early, thanks to the host allowing that accommodation. Location was perfect for us as we were skiing on beech mountain for the weekend. Great location and the host was extremely helpful. Would return!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hank M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean in-the-woods cabin - kid and dog approved

Great location at Beech Mountain. Close to skiing. Pet friendly. Clean. Kids loved the bunk room. Wood stove kept the cabin toasty. Excellent communication from check-in to check-out. Curvy mountain roads - keep it slow.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

LOVED IT!

Excellent experience all around! Owner was great to work with, was super thoughtful, and quick to reply to questions. House was very clean and beautifully decorated. Mattresses were super comfortable/had to be brand new. Teens especially loved the hot tub after a long day of skiing. Located less than 10 minutes from Beech Mountain Ski Resort parking lot. Competitively priced. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheridan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect size, set up and layout for a winter get away!

We loved the house and hosts were very communicative. I took my 19 yr old daughter and friend and 24 yr old son for a quick ski trip. The set up was perfect so that we all had a bit of privacy. The home looked as though it had been updated with tasteful decor. A third bathroom on the lowest level (where the bunk beds are) would have made it perfect, but we managed without issues. My kids really enjoyed the hot tub and the location was close to the ski mountain. Some road work due to the storms still being done but detours were set up and access was not a problem at all. Stay at the property was very reasonable and I return to this property for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025