Welcome to Fiddlehead, a 20-acre mountain retreat featuring 2 homes: The Lodge and The Treehouse. Located just 5 minutes from downtown Banner Elk. The Lodge at Fiddlehead is a rustic log home and The Treehouse at Fiddlehead is an authentic tree top log cabin. Each are located on a private estate overlooking a barn and pasture, with magnificent mountain views. The Lodge spares no detail and is a one-of-a-kind structure. The Treehouse was the original model home and inspiration for The Lodges at Eagles Nest - a world-renowned 3,000+ acre resort widely considered the most unique private mountain community in The Blue Ridge Mountains. Dogs are welcome in The Treehouse, but not in The Lodge.
The perfect mountain homestead, The Lodge at Fiddlehead features 3 bedrooms (2 king and one queen)/3 baths (one with adjoining twin bed for kids). There’s an indoor wood-burning fireplace; vaulted rafter ceilings; steam shower with body jets; whirlpool tub, master bedroom on main level with its own living room and stone gas fireplace. The kitchen opens to the richly decorated living and dining area. The lower level hosts a media and game room (with a pull-out sofa bed). There’s a large deck and outdoor dining area, featuring an outdoor fireplace, 6-person hot tub, gas grill and some of the best sunset views Banner Elk has to offer! The home overlooks a lush pasture, barn and fruit trees that make up this one-of-a-kind mountain vacation rental.
Perched just above and connected by a wooden boardwalk to the Lodge, The Treehouse overlooks a lush pasture, barn, horses, apple and pear trees, and some of the best sunset views Banner Elk has to offer! The Treehouse offers 3 king-sized beds, 2 full baths and a kitchenette with rustic mountain charm. Perfect for couples on a romantic getaway or families looking for a cozy retreat. The king-sized master bed is open to the main living area and the master bath has a steam shower and a large soaking tub for relaxing after a full day of fun. Upstairs is an open loft overlooking the main level of the home, with its own private balcony. There is also a yoga room in the lower level of the home, complete with a pull-out sofa bed and Peloton. The Treehouse at Fiddlehead offers abundant outdoor living and deck space looking out on gorgeous mountain views.
An ideal fit for families of all shapes and sizes, the Fiddlehead estate comes complete with hiking trails, a lovely stream-fed trout pond perfect for fishing on those lazy summer days, a mountain stream to play in, a sledding and tubing hill for winter fun and plenty of outdoor space everyone can enjoy! The homes overlook lush pasture, a barn and fruit trees that make up this unique mountain vacation rental. Manicured landscaping and flowers in Spring and Summer, brilliant multi-colored leaves in the Fall, and tranquil snow cover in the Winter are a true pleasure to observe. This picturesque mountain escape features all that the NC High Country has to offer without ever having to leave the property.
In addition to all this wonderful home has to offer, Fiddlehead is a LGBTQ+ friendly haven and has been mindfully crafted to be as eco-friendly and sustainable as possible.
Fiddlehead offers the peace and seclusion you desire, while still being only minutes from the charming town of Banner Elk, where you'll find a mountain playground like no other. Here, each season brings with it something spectacular. The springtime is ablaze with wildflowers, the summers are cool and inviting, fall's foliage is absolutely stunning, and the snows of winter transform these mountains into a picturesque winter wonderland. In addition, the nearby towns of Blowing Rock, Valle Crucis and Boone, home to Appalachian State University, add to the unique flavor and sophisticated country charm of the area. Interested in some High Country adventure? Banner Elk is the perfect location for whitewater rafting, ATV mountain tours, mountain expeditions, TWO ski resorts (Beech Mountain and Sugar Mountain), treetop zip lines, mountain bike parks, a white sand beach recreational lake, Elk River Falls, and fly fishing. Call today to secure this property for your next Blue Ridge Mountain vacation!
** Dogs welcome in The Treehouse for an additional rent of $25 per night per dog. Mature, trained dogs, only. Please do not allow dogs inside The Lodge. **
** Firewood at the Lodge may be added by reaching out to us more than a week in advance. You get two wrapped bundles and a firestarter for $25/night. **
** The Treehouse has 40-50 stairs leading to front door and is not recommended for guests with bad knees or health issues. The home air conditioned by nature. There is a stove top, but no oven nor dishwasher**
** A firepit is located below the driveway, to access from home you will need to walk down 40-50 stairs and roughly 30 yards down incline. **
** Four night minimum for major holidays. Minimum night stay and rates may vary by season and subject to change without notice. **
** Four-wheel drive vehicle recommended during winter months and snow chains recommended for use in snow and ice. The shaded driveway winds through old growth forest and is plowed as needed at owner's sole discretion. **
- Bookings canceled at least 30 days before the start of the stay will receive 100% refund
Bookings canceled at least 14 days before the start of the stay will receive 50% refund
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We took our parents for a long weekend to celebrate their 60th Anniversary. We had and great time and the property was very nice. The Treehouse does not have air condition. We would definitely return.- Michael, Posted: 09/11/2023
We rented both properties! Fiddlehead Lodge and The Treehouse! It was a fabulous time with all our adult kids! It isn't often that we all get together so this time was precious to us and everyone was able to be together and also have their individual space! The eclectic mix of rustic and refined was fascinating! I highly recommend renting BOTH properties at the same time!- Chris, Posted: 08/11/2023
Beautiful place- both houses! Perfect spot to celebrate my spouse's 40th birthday with friends.- Melody, Posted: 06/28/2023
This property was great for our family of 6, everything was exactly as described in the listing. The cabin is in a secluded area so very peaceful and quiet. We enjoyed the large deck and hot tub. The "treehouse" cabin behind the main cabin is also a really neat place that provides extra space. The cabins were equipped with everything that we needed for our stay. We will be staying here again on our next return trip!- Jon, Posted: 10/21/2022
Rental was very unique with interesting eclectic decor. We got heavy snow on Christmas Eve which was beautiful. Were even able to go sledding on the cabins property. Strongly recommend a four-wheel-drive if there’s snow in the forecast (we are from Northern Ny... it was icey and steep- the driveway is no joke). Bedding was comfortable sheets were very nice. Brought extra blankets and glad we did - downstairs Master was a bit chilly at night. Loved the woodburning fireplaces, we brought our own firewood. But 2 of the 3 fireplaces are gas. Good location. Private but ten minutes or so from a town. Also Close to sugar mountain (15 min). Great skiing there. Kitchen was oddly small, cabinets could be updated and utensils were decent. More than enough dishes/glasses /wine/champagne glasses. FYI / things I was unclear on so sharing with others: All bedrooms in main cabin are private/ closed off with own bathrooms. Guest cabin is beautiful with cool style inside, beautiful master bath in guest cabin, But not a lot of privacy between the upstairs loft bedroom and downstairs bedroom in guest cabin FYI. Toasty warm in cabins. Nice views. LOTS OF STAIRS between cabins so if you have knee issues or are a senior I would avoid staying in guesthouse out of safety. Has icemaker. Loved all the windows and the dogs were very happy too. They ran free and were exhausted. Would 100% certainly stay here again and made for a nice holiday with extended family. Ps- some gps take you to wrong place ... so be cautious. Manager seemed responsive even for a holiday stay.- Ashley, Posted: 01/11/2021
Thank you to our hosts. What a beautiful location for hiking, skiing, and rock-climbing. The properties were absolutely wonderful with indoor and outdoor fireplaces - perfect for a night by the fireside or a celebration with s’mores. We all had a great time on the slopes and dining at some of the finest Banner Elk establishments. We highly recommend these properties. Thanks again.- Mark, Posted: 01/08/2021
Really enjoyed this property. It worked well for our large family. Having the 2nd cabin was perfect, we were able to host family and gather in the lodge, but then also get away for privacy in the cabin. We saw deer nightly in the clearing. We picked apples and pears. The dogs loved running through the woods and chasing butterflies. We had fires in the evenings on the porch and cooked out. A great time was had by all!- Nanette, Posted: 08/31/2020
A few days away. It was a real pleasure going someplace that made us feel terrific about doing nothing for 5 days. Both Houses are very comfortable and well appointed and the management group is super attentive. We will be planning a fall return shortly Thanks- Bruce, Posted: 06/11/2020
The homes had a lot of windows, decks, and many opportunities to enjoy the mountainous views. We will be back!- Dan, Posted: 01/30/2019
Amazing place to spend time with family and friends. We absolutely loved the decorating and furnishings. An awesome time!- Jennifer, Posted: 12/31/2018
Had 10 people and had plenty of room, the houses are joined but wooden decks and natural looking stairs that gives it a nice look and also makes it easy to go back and forth. The upper cabin has amazing sun sets off the deck. The main house has very large porch with fire pit and jacuzzi great for large group to hang out after dark. We had our dogs which loved the yard and also the trail thats leads up the mountain side threw hardwoods forest, the decks are set up so that you can shut off everything to keep them contained. Set back at the end off a long drive in the edge of woods. Would definitely recommend this property !- T.C., Posted: 06/26/2018
A main house (and guest house) with great space and outdoor comforts for the whole family. Kitchen well appointed and house decor so appealing.- Hampton, Posted: 02/06/2017