'Got Rocks' 1 acre on Watauga River, Gazebo, Flat yard, Close to Golf Courses
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About this property
Got Rocks? We sure do.. This river property is a great place for a family vacation, a quiet escape, a ski trip in the winter, or some river fun in the summer. A short drive off Highway 105, this property is a central location to all the H...
Location
Located in Banner Elk, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Grandfather Mountain. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Kidd Brewer Stadium, or consider a night out at The Mill at Rock Creek. Rafting and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and hiking nearby.
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Cable / Satellite TV
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DVD Player
Guest reviews of 'Got Rocks' 1 acre on Watauga River, Gazebo, Flat yard, Close to Golf Courses
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Reviews of 'Got Rocks' 1 acre on Watauga River, Gazebo, Flat yard, Close to Golf Courses highlight very clean, comfortable interiors, a scenic riverside yard with gazebo and fire pit, and a convenient base for Boone and Banner Elk.
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Reviews of 'Got Rocks' 1 acre on Watauga River, Gazebo, Flat yard, Close to Golf Courses highlight very clean, comfortable interiors, a scenic riverside yard with gazebo and fire pit, and a convenient base for Boone and Banner Elk.
Guests frequently praise the well-stocked kitchen, cozy layout, and pet- and family-friendly outdoor spaces. Common drawbacks include some traffic noise near the highway, occasional maintenance issues (like dated kitchen items, short showers, or a damaged driveway after storms), and a few missing conveniences such as toiletries or a hairdryer. Hosts are often described as responsive and accommodating, with easy check-in. Expect a clean, comfy riverside retreat with easy access to area attractions.
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Facilities
Outdoor features like the gazebo, fire pit, and riverside seating are highlights, and most find the kitchen well stocked. Some note dated kitchen items, moldy gazebo rockers, or storm-damaged driveway access.
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Frank T.
Jan 27, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
My family (kids age 6 and 10) loved our short but very nice stay at this property. The house is surrounded maybe 200 to 250 degrees by a beautiful river/stream with waterfall and rapids. There is an awesome gazebo with grill and smoker in the back and a great area for the kids to investigate with a little adult supervision. The road is close by but there is a cliff and river between the property and the road. You can see the vehicles if you are looking for them but won’t notice the if you are not looking for them and the river noise mostly drowns out the road noise. My kids want to come back over the summer!
My family (kids age 6 and 10) loved our short but very nice stay at this property. The house is surrounded maybe 200 to 250 degrees by a beautiful river/stream with waterfall and rapids. There is an awesome gazebo with grill and smoker in the back and a great area for the kids to investigate with a little adult supervision. The road is close by but there is a cliff and river between the property and the road. You can see the vehicles if you are looking for them but won’t notice the if you are not looking for them and the river noise mostly drowns out the road noise. My kids want to come back over the summer!
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Cheryl T.
May 27, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
We had a great time socializing by the incredible babbling creek. Lots of space and nice property. The only thing is the wood rockers in the gazebo smelled really bad from mold and mildew. We moved them out of the gazebo.
We had a great time socializing by the incredible babbling creek. Lots of space and nice property. The only thing is the wood rockers in the gazebo smelled really bad from mold and mildew. We moved them out of the gazebo.
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Jeff F.
May 15, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
It was a great gathering place for our adult children to join us for a family vacation. The location is convenient to many activities. The house was clean and well-stocked with basics. The river wraps around 3 sides of the property. We enjoyed the soothing sounds of the river and relaxed around the fire pit. We look forward to returning for another visit!
It was a great gathering place for our adult children to join us for a family vacation. The location is convenient to many activities. The house was clean and well-stocked with basics. The river wraps around 3 sides of the property. We enjoyed the soothing sounds of the river and relaxed around the fire pit. We look forward to returning for another visit!
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Travis M.
Jan 16, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The home was very clean and had whatever you may have needed. Very comfortable. The location couldn’t have been better. Has a mountain stream with a gazebo and a picnic table close to stream. Planning on returning in a different season so can enjoy the beautiful outside. Had 2 TV’s and 2 fireplaces - an electric and a gas! We stayed very cozy with the extreme cold.
The home was very clean and had whatever you may have needed. Very comfortable. The location couldn’t have been better. Has a mountain stream with a gazebo and a picnic table close to stream. Planning on returning in a different season so can enjoy the beautiful outside. Had 2 TV’s and 2 fireplaces - an electric and a gas! We stayed very cozy with the extreme cold.
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Lori C.
Dec 11, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
We had an amazing time. The home was very clean and the kitchen well equipped. Loved the open living room, kitchen and dining room area.Beautiful views of river and it snowed while we were there. We will be back !!
We had an amazing time. The home was very clean and the kitchen well equipped. Loved the open living room, kitchen and dining room area.Beautiful views of river and it snowed while we were there. We will be back !!
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Gary D.
May 9, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The house was as expected, very clean and comfortable. The kitchen needs some updated equipment but we would clearly go back and stay again!
The house was as expected, very clean and comfortable. The kitchen needs some updated equipment but we would clearly go back and stay again!
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Sue W.
May 25, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The house is very comfortable and well stocked. The setting is amazing. It is beautifully landscaped and the sound of the river in front and from the Gazebo in back is the most relaxing, peaceful place I’ve ever felt in our beautiful North Carolina mountains. We have already booked it for the fall.
The house is very comfortable and well stocked. The setting is amazing. It is beautifully landscaped and the sound of the river in front and from the Gazebo in back is the most relaxing, peaceful place I’ve ever felt in our beautiful North Carolina mountains. We have already booked it for the fall.
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Tiffany A.
Feb 20, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Our family enjoyed our stay at Got Rocks. The house was comfortable and the location was nice. We were gone skiing most of the days, so we didn’t utilize much of the outdoors (gazebo, grill, fire pit, creek), but I bet it would be really nice during the warmer parts of the year. The kitchen had everything we needed for preparing meals, and we picked up pizza one evening from Bella’s restaurant nearby. Make sure you bring your own toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, soap, etc) or plan to buy toiletries at a nearby store. Overall, we would recommend staying here if you’re in the Sugar Mountain area. It was an easy drive to the slopes.
Our family enjoyed our stay at Got Rocks. The house was comfortable and the location was nice. We were gone skiing most of the days, so we didn’t utilize much of the outdoors (gazebo, grill, fire pit, creek), but I bet it would be really nice during the warmer parts of the year. The kitchen had everything we needed for preparing meals, and we picked up pizza one evening from Bella’s restaurant nearby. Make sure you bring your own toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, soap, etc) or plan to buy toiletries at a nearby store. Overall, we would recommend staying here if you’re in the Sugar Mountain area. It was an easy drive to the slopes.
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Denise T.
Apr 15, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
This property is amazing! As soon as I opened my car door, I could hear the river and was in love. The house is as described. All we did was bring our groceries because the kitchen had what we needed. But, I would suggest you check and purchase what you need if you plan anything special menus. Our dogs enjoyed the river and being outside. We bought 15' tie outs that we used to hang out by the fire pit where we did a hot dog roast and marshmallows. The house is conveniently located to Boone and Banner Elk. Lots to do around the area. The area is very safe with good lights around the property at night. We absolutely loved this place and will be back as soon as we can.
This property is amazing! As soon as I opened my car door, I could hear the river and was in love. The house is as described. All we did was bring our groceries because the kitchen had what we needed. But, I would suggest you check and purchase what you need if you plan anything special menus. Our dogs enjoyed the river and being outside. We bought 15' tie outs that we used to hang out by the fire pit where we did a hot dog roast and marshmallows. The house is conveniently located to Boone and Banner Elk. Lots to do around the area. The area is very safe with good lights around the property at night. We absolutely loved this place and will be back as soon as we can.
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Carol S.
Sep 28, 2025
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Stayed 39 nights
Was very comfortable and good for relaxing even if you didn't want to go out that day. Outdoor seating on porch and gazebo and plenty of grounds to explore.
Was very comfortable and good for relaxing even if you didn't want to go out that day. Outdoor seating on porch and gazebo and plenty of grounds to explore.
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Cleanliness
Reviews consistently note very clean interiors and tidy grounds. A few mention minor upkeep needs, but overall hygiene is strong.
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Erie J.
Apr 28, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The house was perfect for us — an excellent location, very clean, and beautifully maintained. The beds were comfortable, and the linens were high quality. The property itself is gorgeous, and being able to bring our three dogs was a major reason we chose it and would love to return.The only downside was the road noise. Early Friday morning, we heard trucks, likely due to ongoing construction after the recent storm, and there was regular traffic noise throughout the weekend. While understandable, it does take away from the serene, quiet atmosphere you might expect. That would be the only reason I might hesitate to book again. The bathrooms are clean but could use some touch up maintenance.
The house was perfect for us — an excellent location, very clean, and beautifully maintained. The beds were comfortable, and the linens were high quality. The property itself is gorgeous, and being able to bring our three dogs was a major reason we chose it and would love to return.The only downside was the road noise. Early Friday morning, we heard trucks, likely due to ongoing construction after the recent storm, and there was regular traffic noise throughout the weekend. While understandable, it does take away from the serene, quiet atmosphere you might expect. That would be the only reason I might hesitate to book again. The bathrooms are clean but could use some touch up maintenance.
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Leigh Ann H.
Apr 3, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The house was perfect for our family of 4 and our pups. Check-in was easy, home was clean and comfortable and equipped with the standard kitchen items needed to cook a few meals at the home as well as paper products/dish soap/etc. The river bubbling through the property was so relaxing from the porch. We can’t wait to visit again!
The house was perfect for our family of 4 and our pups. Check-in was easy, home was clean and comfortable and equipped with the standard kitchen items needed to cook a few meals at the home as well as paper products/dish soap/etc. The river bubbling through the property was so relaxing from the porch. We can’t wait to visit again!
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Karey L.
Feb 16, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Property was perfect for my family and our dog. It was very clean and comfortable and the location was beautiful. We went to ski Sugar Mountain and found that it was a short 10 minute drive which was perfect. We will definitely stay here again.
Property was perfect for my family and our dog. It was very clean and comfortable and the location was beautiful. We went to ski Sugar Mountain and found that it was a short 10 minute drive which was perfect. We will definitely stay here again.
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Jeff F.
May 15, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
It was a great gathering place for our adult children to join us for a family vacation. The location is convenient to many activities. The house was clean and well-stocked with basics. The river wraps around 3 sides of the property. We enjoyed the soothing sounds of the river and relaxed around the fire pit. We look forward to returning for another visit!
It was a great gathering place for our adult children to join us for a family vacation. The location is convenient to many activities. The house was clean and well-stocked with basics. The river wraps around 3 sides of the property. We enjoyed the soothing sounds of the river and relaxed around the fire pit. We look forward to returning for another visit!
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Georgene H.
Mar 1, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The place was very clean. Somewhat small. Oven door was broke. We had major difficulty getting in and out. The drive way was very flood damaged and we were not made aware of it. My granddaughter tore her oil pan completely loose, had to have her car towed and it was declared totaled. We received no assistance from the owners.
The place was very clean. Somewhat small. Oven door was broke. We had major difficulty getting in and out. The drive way was very flood damaged and we were not made aware of it. My granddaughter tore her oil pan completely loose, had to have her car towed and it was declared totaled. We received no assistance from the owners.
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Travis M.
Jan 16, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The home was very clean and had whatever you may have needed. Very comfortable. The location couldn’t have been better. Has a mountain stream with a gazebo and a picnic table close to stream. Planning on returning in a different season so can enjoy the beautiful outside. Had 2 TV’s and 2 fireplaces - an electric and a gas! We stayed very cozy with the extreme cold.
The home was very clean and had whatever you may have needed. Very comfortable. The location couldn’t have been better. Has a mountain stream with a gazebo and a picnic table close to stream. Planning on returning in a different season so can enjoy the beautiful outside. Had 2 TV’s and 2 fireplaces - an electric and a gas! We stayed very cozy with the extreme cold.
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Lori C.
Dec 11, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
We had an amazing time. The home was very clean and the kitchen well equipped. Loved the open living room, kitchen and dining room area.Beautiful views of river and it snowed while we were there. We will be back !!
We had an amazing time. The home was very clean and the kitchen well equipped. Loved the open living room, kitchen and dining room area.Beautiful views of river and it snowed while we were there. We will be back !!
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Gary D.
May 9, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The house was as expected, very clean and comfortable. The kitchen needs some updated equipment but we would clearly go back and stay again!
The house was as expected, very clean and comfortable. The kitchen needs some updated equipment but we would clearly go back and stay again!
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Jennifer R.
May 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This is an excellent and beautiful house! The location is so peaceful. We loved our stay at this house. It’s decorated so cute and is very clean.
This is an excellent and beautiful house! The location is so peaceful. We loved our stay at this house. It’s decorated so cute and is very clean.
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Amy H.
Nov 24, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We really enjoyed the home! Very clean, comfortable and well stocked. We booked thinking we’d bring our dogs but ended up not. They would have loved the property. Quite cold while we were there so we didn’t get to enjoy the outside areas, but would have loved to sit out back and listen to the creek!
We really enjoyed the home! Very clean, comfortable and well stocked. We booked thinking we’d bring our dogs but ended up not. They would have loved the property. Quite cold while we were there so we didn’t get to enjoy the outside areas, but would have loved to sit out back and listen to the creek!
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Rooms
Guests describe the house as comfortable, well-appointed, and thoughtfully laid out, with relaxing river views and comfy beds. Some note compact spaces, a short shower, and occasional traffic noise affecting light sleepers.
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Erie J.
Apr 28, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The house was perfect for us — an excellent location, very clean, and beautifully maintained. The beds were comfortable, and the linens were high quality. The property itself is gorgeous, and being able to bring our three dogs was a major reason we chose it and would love to return.The only downside was the road noise. Early Friday morning, we heard trucks, likely due to ongoing construction after the recent storm, and there was regular traffic noise throughout the weekend. While understandable, it does take away from the serene, quiet atmosphere you might expect. That would be the only reason I might hesitate to book again. The bathrooms are clean but could use some touch up maintenance.
The house was perfect for us — an excellent location, very clean, and beautifully maintained. The beds were comfortable, and the linens were high quality. The property itself is gorgeous, and being able to bring our three dogs was a major reason we chose it and would love to return.The only downside was the road noise. Early Friday morning, we heard trucks, likely due to ongoing construction after the recent storm, and there was regular traffic noise throughout the weekend. While understandable, it does take away from the serene, quiet atmosphere you might expect. That would be the only reason I might hesitate to book again. The bathrooms are clean but could use some touch up maintenance.
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kevin f.
Mar 18, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Beautiful property. Our shower was too short,though.
Beautiful property. Our shower was too short,though.
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Deidre S.
Dec 3, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Perfect size home for our family of 4. Location was convenient, close to skiing, shopping, hiking and more. We were very pleased with this property and would stay again.
Perfect size home for our family of 4. Location was convenient, close to skiing, shopping, hiking and more. We were very pleased with this property and would stay again.
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Kim L.
Jun 29, 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
This was our 4th time at Got Rocks. The upgrades were nice, and we found the kitchen easier to maneuver. The master bedroom mattress was also nice. The property is just wonderful, big and green and shady, with lots of access to the river. It's a perfect place to relax and explore, and the surrounding area has so much to do and see. I have no doubt we'll be back again.
This was our 4th time at Got Rocks. The upgrades were nice, and we found the kitchen easier to maneuver. The master bedroom mattress was also nice. The property is just wonderful, big and green and shady, with lots of access to the river. It's a perfect place to relax and explore, and the surrounding area has so much to do and see. I have no doubt we'll be back again.
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Corisa
Feb 6, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
What a beautiful piece of property they have. The scenery was absolutely stunning with the river being a scene at every window. Place was clean & cozy. Convenient to many places to enjoy. Will definitely be back!! Thank you for sharing your home with us.
What a beautiful piece of property they have. The scenery was absolutely stunning with the river being a scene at every window. Place was clean & cozy. Convenient to many places to enjoy. Will definitely be back!! Thank you for sharing your home with us.
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Anthony I.
Aug 21, 2023
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Stayed 6 nights
The house was compact but worked well with a good design. A rare opportunity to fish the mostly private upper Watauga river.
The house was compact but worked well with a good design. A rare opportunity to fish the mostly private upper Watauga river.
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Georgene H.
Mar 1, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The place was very clean. Somewhat small. Oven door was broke. We had major difficulty getting in and out. The drive way was very flood damaged and we were not made aware of it. My granddaughter tore her oil pan completely loose, had to have her car towed and it was declared totaled. We received no assistance from the owners.
The place was very clean. Somewhat small. Oven door was broke. We had major difficulty getting in and out. The drive way was very flood damaged and we were not made aware of it. My granddaughter tore her oil pan completely loose, had to have her car towed and it was declared totaled. We received no assistance from the owners.
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Lori C.
Dec 11, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
We had an amazing time. The home was very clean and the kitchen well equipped. Loved the open living room, kitchen and dining room area.Beautiful views of river and it snowed while we were there. We will be back !!
We had an amazing time. The home was very clean and the kitchen well equipped. Loved the open living room, kitchen and dining room area.Beautiful views of river and it snowed while we were there. We will be back !!
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Kim L.
Jun 19, 2024
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Stayed 8 nights
Our 5th time here, and it delighted as always. Well-appointed, comfortable, and perfect for a family. We love this beautiful little paradise.
Our 5th time here, and it delighted as always. Well-appointed, comfortable, and perfect for a family. We love this beautiful little paradise.
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Jennifer R.
May 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This is an excellent and beautiful house! The location is so peaceful. We loved our stay at this house. It’s decorated so cute and is very clean.
This is an excellent and beautiful house! The location is so peaceful. We loved our stay at this house. It’s decorated so cute and is very clean.
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Service
Hosts are often responsive and accommodating, with easy check-in. One reviewer reported poor assistance during a driveway incident.
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Heather W.
Mar 24, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
My son and I stayed here for the week during spring break. We had a great time and the host was super accommodating for me to bring our special needs cat along. It was close enough to hikes and a grocery store but not too close. The creek was super nice to enjoy. The only downfall is that it’s is in a neighborhood and right off the main highway. We enjoyed our entire week and didn’t want to leave. Thank you for sharing this great place!
My son and I stayed here for the week during spring break. We had a great time and the host was super accommodating for me to bring our special needs cat along. It was close enough to hikes and a grocery store but not too close. The creek was super nice to enjoy. The only downfall is that it’s is in a neighborhood and right off the main highway. We enjoyed our entire week and didn’t want to leave. Thank you for sharing this great place!
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Sue W.
Nov 6, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Flexibility and quick response of host is exceptional. THe house is well ey.
Flexibility and quick response of host is exceptional. THe house is well ey.
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Leigh Ann H.
Apr 3, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The house was perfect for our family of 4 and our pups. Check-in was easy, home was clean and comfortable and equipped with the standard kitchen items needed to cook a few meals at the home as well as paper products/dish soap/etc. The river bubbling through the property was so relaxing from the porch. We can’t wait to visit again!
The house was perfect for our family of 4 and our pups. Check-in was easy, home was clean and comfortable and equipped with the standard kitchen items needed to cook a few meals at the home as well as paper products/dish soap/etc. The river bubbling through the property was so relaxing from the porch. We can’t wait to visit again!
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David & Virginia B.
Sep 29, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
We were all settled in (after a couple hiccups) and ready to enjoy our week when Helene high jacked our getaway. We were watching the river rise from the windows and knew the worst was yet to come, so we made the decision to cut our stay short. Turns out, this was the best decision in terms of being able to get back home safely. Would love to go back again. The host for this property was amazing and easy to communicate with on our little hiccups.
We were all settled in (after a couple hiccups) and ready to enjoy our week when Helene high jacked our getaway. We were watching the river rise from the windows and knew the worst was yet to come, so we made the decision to cut our stay short. Turns out, this was the best decision in terms of being able to get back home safely. Would love to go back again. The host for this property was amazing and easy to communicate with on our little hiccups.
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Georgene H.
Mar 1, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The place was very clean. Somewhat small. Oven door was broke. We had major difficulty getting in and out. The drive way was very flood damaged and we were not made aware of it. My granddaughter tore her oil pan completely loose, had to have her car towed and it was declared totaled. We received no assistance from the owners.
The place was very clean. Somewhat small. Oven door was broke. We had major difficulty getting in and out. The drive way was very flood damaged and we were not made aware of it. My granddaughter tore her oil pan completely loose, had to have her car towed and it was declared totaled. We received no assistance from the owners.
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Location
Convenient to Boone, Banner Elk, Sugar Mountain and area hikes, with easy access and a scenic riverside setting that feels private yet close to town. Several mention the nearby highway, with some noticing traffic noise, mainly outdoors.
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Heather W.
Mar 24, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
My son and I stayed here for the week during spring break. We had a great time and the host was super accommodating for me to bring our special needs cat along. It was close enough to hikes and a grocery store but not too close. The creek was super nice to enjoy. The only downfall is that it’s is in a neighborhood and right off the main highway. We enjoyed our entire week and didn’t want to leave. Thank you for sharing this great place!
My son and I stayed here for the week during spring break. We had a great time and the host was super accommodating for me to bring our special needs cat along. It was close enough to hikes and a grocery store but not too close. The creek was super nice to enjoy. The only downfall is that it’s is in a neighborhood and right off the main highway. We enjoyed our entire week and didn’t want to leave. Thank you for sharing this great place!
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Ann F.
Jun 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location for photography weekend on Grandfather Mountain.
Great location for photography weekend on Grandfather Mountain.
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Deidre S.
Dec 3, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Perfect size home for our family of 4. Location was convenient, close to skiing, shopping, hiking and more. We were very pleased with this property and would stay again.
Perfect size home for our family of 4. Location was convenient, close to skiing, shopping, hiking and more. We were very pleased with this property and would stay again.
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Karey L.
Feb 16, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Property was perfect for my family and our dog. It was very clean and comfortable and the location was beautiful. We went to ski Sugar Mountain and found that it was a short 10 minute drive which was perfect. We will definitely stay here again.
Property was perfect for my family and our dog. It was very clean and comfortable and the location was beautiful. We went to ski Sugar Mountain and found that it was a short 10 minute drive which was perfect. We will definitely stay here again.
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Alix J.
Jan 2, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
Great location and easy access
Great location and easy access
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Erin Flanagan S.
May 19, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This is a great house with the loveliest yard. It was neat and clean and had everything we needed. I fell asleep to the creek rushing outside the bedroom window. (It rained for the two days we were there.) I encountered one neighbor while walking my dog and he was friendly as could be. It’s 10 minutes to Banner Elk and 15 to Boone. Bring a hairdryer as I was unable to locate one in the house. Also this house is below grade of Road 105. If you are a light sleeper, the occasional nighttime truck may wake you.
This is a great house with the loveliest yard. It was neat and clean and had everything we needed. I fell asleep to the creek rushing outside the bedroom window. (It rained for the two days we were there.) I encountered one neighbor while walking my dog and he was friendly as could be. It’s 10 minutes to Banner Elk and 15 to Boone. Bring a hairdryer as I was unable to locate one in the house. Also this house is below grade of Road 105. If you are a light sleeper, the occasional nighttime truck may wake you.
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Kay B.
Oct 17, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Enjoyed the stay at got rocks! Loved the gazebo and the fire pit. My doggies definitely loved the outside. Would definitely stay there again. Location was great. Loved being beside the river. Was some traffic noise when outside but couldn't hear it inside. My grandson accompanied us at the last minute and he enjoyed it also
Enjoyed the stay at got rocks! Loved the gazebo and the fire pit. My doggies definitely loved the outside. Would definitely stay there again. Location was great. Loved being beside the river. Was some traffic noise when outside but couldn't hear it inside. My grandson accompanied us at the last minute and he enjoyed it also
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Niki A.
May 8, 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
Great location and peaceful property. Great place for the family to get together. Would highly recommend.
Great location and peaceful property. Great place for the family to get together. Would highly recommend.
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John B.
Oct 22, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Our third fall “mini” vacation at this property. We love it! Comfortable - secluded but close to both Boone and Banner Elk. The perfect place for a weekend retreat - but close to restaurants, breweries and grocery stores. Can’t recommend it enough. We will be back next year.
Our third fall “mini” vacation at this property. We love it! Comfortable - secluded but close to both Boone and Banner Elk. The perfect place for a weekend retreat - but close to restaurants, breweries and grocery stores. Can’t recommend it enough. We will be back next year.
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Tiffany A.
Feb 20, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Our family enjoyed our stay at Got Rocks. The house was comfortable and the location was nice. We were gone skiing most of the days, so we didn’t utilize much of the outdoors (gazebo, grill, fire pit, creek), but I bet it would be really nice during the warmer parts of the year. The kitchen had everything we needed for preparing meals, and we picked up pizza one evening from Bella’s restaurant nearby. Make sure you bring your own toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, soap, etc) or plan to buy toiletries at a nearby store. Overall, we would recommend staying here if you’re in the Sugar Mountain area. It was an easy drive to the slopes.
Our family enjoyed our stay at Got Rocks. The house was comfortable and the location was nice. We were gone skiing most of the days, so we didn’t utilize much of the outdoors (gazebo, grill, fire pit, creek), but I bet it would be really nice during the warmer parts of the year. The kitchen had everything we needed for preparing meals, and we picked up pizza one evening from Bella’s restaurant nearby. Make sure you bring your own toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, soap, etc) or plan to buy toiletries at a nearby store. Overall, we would recommend staying here if you’re in the Sugar Mountain area. It was an easy drive to the slopes.
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Alice D.
Jun 26, 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
Such a beautiful spot to stay!!! Loved the privacy and being right by the river!
Such a beautiful spot to stay!!! Loved the privacy and being right by the river!
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Jimmy W.
May 29, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Great place to stay. Loved sitting on the gazebo by the water. Close to grocery store and restaurants.
Great place to stay. Loved sitting on the gazebo by the water. Close to grocery store and restaurants.
10
Nancy A.
May 25, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
My friend and pups had a wonderful time. Although it was raining we really didn’t mind. Needed a time away that was quiet.
My friend and pups had a wonderful time. Although it was raining we really didn’t mind. Needed a time away that was quiet.
10
Linda D.
May 18, 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
Great location and river view was beautiful from the gazebo
Great location and river view was beautiful from the gazebo
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Jason B.
Mar 30, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Wonderful setting and beautiful property. It was very comfortable and had more than we needed. If the sun was out, I was in the yard. We’re a little early for leaves on the trees but the views were worth it.
Wonderful setting and beautiful property. It was very comfortable and had more than we needed. If the sun was out, I was in the yard. We’re a little early for leaves on the trees but the views were worth it.
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Check-in from 16:00
Before 11:00
FAQs about 'Got Rocks' 1 acre on Watauga River, Gazebo, Flat yard, Close to Golf Courses
Does the property allow pets?
Pets are allowed at the property, specifically dogs and cats, with a limit of one pet total. Service animals are exempt from this restriction.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is at 16:00 and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out availability and any associated costs are not specified.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Banner Elk, North Carolina, near theme parks and on the waterfront. It is close to Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech Mountain Resort, and approximately a 5-minute drive from Sugar Mountain Ski Resort. Nearby activities include hiking, fishing, and rafting.
Are children allowed at the property?
Children are permitted at the property, specifically ages 0-17 can stay for free.
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Pet Friendly
Refrigerator
Cable / Satellite TV
Coffee / Tea Maker
Microwave
DVD Player
Towels
Fireplace
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Golf Course (nearby)
Horse Riding
Bird Watching
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