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.
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!
** The Lodge is not pet friendly. 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. **
** A shared firepit is located below the driveway, to access from home you will need to walk down 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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Rates & availability subject to change. Call to speak with a reservation specialist for the most up to date rates, availability and special offers.
Loved the amazing property and being in a quiet beautiful house. Everything you could ever want in a mountain vacation.- Erik, Posted: 07/07/2023
Excellent communications with Joanie! Get the firewood delivered, totally worth it. Awesome large hot tub! Great washer and dryer! Good location.- Daniel, Posted: 09/21/2021
From the time you walk in you feel relax - I would say the comforts of home but I do not have a steam room or a hot tub at my house. The kitchen had it all, great room off the kitchen along a beautiful deck and fire-pit, huge table, rocking chairs and a hammock to boot. Comfortable beds, gas fireplace in master the kids loved each having there own bathroom! We are already planning our next trip - Not that we needed anything but Joanie Laws was in contact with us to assure everything was going well. Thank you for everything Joanie!- Thomas, Posted: 09/05/2021
We had a great time at The Arrowhead Lodge. It's a bit eclectic but comfortable. The location was great, you felt secluded, but were not far from any of the nearby attractions. We would definitely come back and stay. (Please note this home was formerly known as The Arrowhead Lodge.)- Anne, Posted: 07/19/2021
Very nice house. Did not know that you share a hot tub with another connected house, but that was not an issue thank goodness. Great views, fireplace, and deck with an awesome picnic table! Front yard is big enough to walk your dog. We enjoyed our time here very much!- Steve, Posted: 06/16/2021
The cabin was the perfect size for our party of 6. 4 adults and 2 kids. Convenient location. Central to everything we wanted to see/do. Very clean. Kitchen was fully stocked and ready for cooking. The steam shower was amazing. We would absolutely stay here again.- Mary, Posted: 04/16/2021
A great place to relax and unwind with friends. Will definitely be booking again in the future!- Morgan, Posted: 12/28/2020
This was such an awesome property! I have never had a rental company be so proactive and attentive. The whole process was seamless from start to finish. The house was delightful as was the hot tub, the fire pit, the porch and the property. The house was well equipped with everything we needed, very clean and so charming! We want to go back and get snowed in!!!- Sandy, Posted: 12/07/2020
3 couples, all in their 40s. Beautiful property. Peaceful and relaxing. We cooked in and drove to nearby towns for food and attractions also. Spent lots of time in the hot tub and beside the fire pit.. Saw plenty of deer running through the pasture each morning and evening. Incredible sunsets.- Heather, Posted: 12/02/2020
Perfect place to relax and unwind- Robin, Posted: 11/14/2020
I really enjoyed the area and the house. It was nice and relaxing and peaceful.- Jonathan, Posted: 10/12/2020
This was the get away we all needed. Loved that we were physically close to town but we felt so far away. We loved the pond, creek and walking trails. The artwork in the house was amazing. Great place to do "remote" learning or business. My only recommendation to future guests would be to try to arrive before dark. The house was lit up, but the lane getting there was dark (a plus for stargazing, but tense first time driving in). Thank you for letting us recharge our batteries.- Lea, Posted: 10/08/2020
Great place, we really enjoyed our stay. . A++++- Kane, Posted: 01/01/2020
I wanted a quick getaway before Christmas so my family could come together from college, work and hectic life just to reconnect and recharge. This home was the perfect solution. Far enough away from “civilization “ to let us feel like we’d gone off the grid, but close enough to Banner Elk and Boone for food and entertainment when we wanted it. We only stayed two days but we wished we could have stayed longer!- JoAnn, Posted: 12/22/2019
They made the whole process easy. They were quick to respond to any questions I had and made the whole trip a huge success- Ashley, Posted: 12/03/2019
this stay was one of the best yet in NC friendly people and very nice Manager very helpful thanks again Franz- Franz, Posted: 01/23/2019
This home in the trees was beautiful and the perfect retreat for my husband and I. The views from the deck were amazing and I even fell asleep in the hammock. Joanie was very helpful and attentive< I would recommend this rental to anyone looking for a nice getaway to the mountains. Sue, MA- Sue, Posted: 05/23/2017
The design of the cabin is very impressive. I can see how the actual "climb" up the steps to the cabin might be a challenge for some (and slick when wet.) Overall, it was an enjoyable 3 night stay.- Jimmy, Posted: 05/22/2017
I couldn't have asked for a better retreat. Everything you could ask for Quiet , stars quality of living in a cabin. A true gem and highly recommended we will be repeat customers- Daniel, Posted: 11/08/2015