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Perched atop Beech Mountain, Lessons from Mars is the perfect haven to unwind. With a spacious great room featuring high ceilings and sliding glass doors that lead to a hot tub, you can soak up the views while relaxing in style. The fully stocked kitchen has granite counters and stainless appliances, making meal prep a breeze. This home also boasts an upper loft suite with gas fireplace and HDTV as well as a mother-in-law suite downstairs.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Entire place

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

Lessons From Mars - Stunning views from the hot tubs! Dog friendly!

Along with a hot tub, this smoke-free holiday home has laundry facilities and gas grills. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a balcony. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include a hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 3 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 private bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Banner Elk
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  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen
8.0 out of 10, Very good, 502 reviews
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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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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
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
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

Property is also known as

518773

About the area

Located in Banner Elk, this holiday home is in the mountains. Beech Mountain Resort and Sugar 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 happening at Kidd Brewer Stadium or Holmes Convocation Center. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging. Visit our Banner Elk travel guide
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Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

  • Beech Mountain Resort
    Beech Mountain Resort
    3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Sugar Mountain ski resort town park with view of ski chair lift slope and beautiful green lush foliage and clouds in North Carolina Blue Ridge Appalachia
    Sugar Mountain Resort
    15 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Grandfather Mountain
    Grandfather Mountain
    31 min drive - 29.2 km
  • Boone_AppalachianStateUniversity_6172349-4
    Appalachian State University
    34 min drive - 30.5 km
  • A horizontal, landscape orientation of a train making a big turn through the mountains and rural countryside of North Carolina.
    Tweetsie Railroad
    42 min drive - 37.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Lessons From Mars - Stunning views from the hot tubs! Dog friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lessons From Mars - Stunning views from the hot tubs! Dog friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lessons From Mars - Stunning views from the hot tubs! Dog friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lessons From Mars - Stunning views from the hot tubs! Dog friendly! located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Beech Mountain Resort, Buckeye Recreational Center and Land of Oz. Lees-McRae College and Tate-Evans Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Lessons From Mars - Stunning views from the hot tubs! Dog friendly! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

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

Cozy weekend!

We felt very comfortable and at “home away from home.” The layout of the house was perfect. We will definitely recommend to others!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kurt S.

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

Great place in a beautiful location!

Overall we had a great time staying here, the views were great and it felt very private. It's a pet friendly location which is a plus for some people but we did have to deal with a quite a bit of pet hair getting on our stuff and the driveway smelled a bit of dog poop. Overall we were happy with the house though.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bobby S.

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

Getting Out of The Heat!

We love to stay on Beech Mountain this time of the year. Great restaurants, beautiful views, and just a long weekend of relaxing and getting a break from the weeks of 100+ temps in Columbia. Loved this house. New build, great hot tub, beautiful views. All furniture is very comfortable. Slept great. I will advise that it's pretty much at the end of the line. That was fine with us but it's definitely secluded. The rental company was awesome to work with. House was very clean. Loved seeing all the deer also. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

JULIE C.

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

Needs Attention

The house was lovely. The management company needs to be better about checking the basics before each stay. We were there in high ski season, paying top rates, and the grill had no propane tank, nor did the deck fire pit. We had planned to grill out our first night but weren't able to. The exterior lights were all out, so access to the 3rd bedroom "mother-in-law suite" were treacherous. The hot tub level was about 9" low - no way to add water and bring it up to temp - and the chemical levels questionable. They provided a Keurig but only a few McDonalds pods. We brought coffee but didn't have the ability to make it. Major bummer. On busy ski mornings with a group of 6, it was not ideal to have to stop at coffee shops before hitting the slopes. The kitchen is beautiful, but lacked other basics like wine glasses and a blender, and there were only a few water glasses. They provide 1 towel per guest for the entire stay, but no hooks or towel racks to hang/dry them on. Overall, we really liked the house itself. Great view, close to Beech Mtn, easy to access. It was clean, bright and airy. The living room furniture is comfortable, and the living room fireplace was great. They do supply a few logs to start with, we bought more in town. It could have been great with a little attention to the critical amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Yuliana C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful area, wild life was an amazing experience.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellie V.

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

Great house!! Loved our stay

It was perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell K.

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

Great weekend get away.

Really enjoyed the opportunity to get away with friends and family to relax and have fun. The property and the location were great. The hot tub made for a great experience after spending the day at the slopes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daria K.

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

Great place for family vacation

Great and very clean house. We enjoyed it a lot. The location is very close to everything. Definitely will be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick L.

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

Awesome Views

Everything was great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney M.

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

Review

HIGHLY RECOMMEND Lesson from mars. We had the best time this weekend… The house was so clean & nice!! the stay was so relaxing and enjoyable!! We can’t wait to come back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeri A.

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

Winter Vacay

This place has beautiful views. In my opinion the location was perfect, close to skiing but not on a frequently traveled road. It was so clean and well put together. The beds were SUPER comfortable. My kids opted to hang out in the mother-in-law suite most of the time when we were at the house. I give it a 10/10. Such a great house, and everyone in our group thought so.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Rebecca S.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024