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Riverwood at Mill Ridge - hot tub, arcades, firepit along Watauga River, walk to pool, tennis

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Riverwood at Mill Ridge offers a serene retreat near the Watauga River with a renovated home and idyllic setting. Unwind in the hot tub, explore the grounds, or enjoy family time in the spacious loft with arcade games and cozy bean bag chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 19

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

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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.

Riverwood at Mill Ridge - hot tub, arcades, firepit along Watauga River, walk to pool, tennis

This smoke-free holiday home features Access to hot tub, laundry facilities and barbecues. The holiday home boasts a fireplace and a jetted bath, while offering 3.5 bathrooms and a washing machine. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include baths or showers with in-room jetted baths.
Recreational amenities at the holiday home include Access to 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

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

581892

About the area

Located in Mill Ridge, a neighbourhood in Banner Elk, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Tweetsie Railroad is a notable landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech Mountain Resort. Travelling with kids? Consider Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade, or check out an event or a game at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging. Visit our Banner Elk travel guide
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Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

  • Time to make some wine!
    Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
    2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Boone_AppalachianStateUniversity_6172349-4
    Appalachian State University
    17 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Watauga River
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • The Greater Foscoe Mining Co.
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort
    13 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    7 min drive
  • Town Tavern of Banner Elk
    16 min drive
  • Banner Elk Cafe
    15 min drive
  • Blink Elk Tap Room
    15 min drive
  • Puerto Nuevo
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Riverwood at Mill Ridge - hot tub, arcades, firepit along Watauga River, walk to pool, tennis have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Riverwood at Mill Ridge - hot tub, arcades, firepit along Watauga River, walk to pool, tennis pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Riverwood at Mill Ridge - hot tub, arcades, firepit along Watauga River, walk to pool, tennis?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riverwood at Mill Ridge - hot tub, arcades, firepit along Watauga River, walk to pool, tennis?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverwood at Mill Ridge - hot tub, arcades, firepit along Watauga River, walk to pool, tennis?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverwood at Mill Ridge - hot tub, arcades, firepit along Watauga River, walk to pool, tennis located?

This family-friendly Banner Elk holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Watauga River, The Greater Foscoe Mining Co. and Grandfather Vineyard & Winery. Grandfather Trout Farm and Julian Price Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Riverwood at Mill Ridge - hot tub, arcades, firepit along Watauga River, walk to pool, tennis Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shawn M.

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

Great stay

Plenty of room for a family of 10. Well supplied for kids to entertain themselves. Great location to get to all the local attractions
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosangela M.

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

Great Place

House was wonderful in a safe location that was easy to get to. It had so much space for our big group and was very clean. They had so much to do for all ages as we had kids ranging from 1-15.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

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

Graduation weekend

Absolutely wonderful weekend at this home… Had family either sleepover or just come for the day. Everything worked out beautifully. Accommodations were terrific as well as the backyard view… Very peaceful. Wish we had more time there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaimie H.

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

Perfect mountain getaway for the family!

Kids loved the game room, the creek, and the loft area! We had an amazing stay. We appreciated being able to use the fire pit, hot tub and other amenities easily.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

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

Vacation

Beautiful house with everything you need to enjoy your trip. Great location and lots to do in the area. We hope to come back for another visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trina D.

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

The perfect family house

My husband, my parents, and our 3 children (age 6, 3 and 3 months) had an amazing stay with nothing but great things to say!! Perfect location -- close to everything, on the river so the men could fly fish, arcade games and tons of toys and room to play, fully stocked kitchen, ans even a rocking chair to use with baby. We will defifinitely be back! Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

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

Family Christmas

The house was very well stocked with extras in the kitchen. Coffee, creamers, tea, firestarter for the marshmallows. the kids loved the game for the TV upstairs. And outside in the garage upstairs was a big game room. They had lots of things to play with. Would love to come back someday.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

rachel a.

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

Family friendly!

Awesome family friendly home. Took 5 grandchildren ages 3 months to 9 years. House had anything you could even think of to keep them entertained and the pool was just across the street. Also a plus that everything for the baby was provided so we didn't have to pack any baby items other than diapers and milk. Very close to Tweetsie and Grandfather Mountain
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina S.

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

Great for family!

Lots to do for kids. We brought toys. We shouldnt have. Good location. We didnt have a baby with us but they had all you need for baby as well! There are a ton of board games. Hot dog sticks. Creamer is there. I brought xtra tp and papertowrls and laundry pods dishwadher tabs. Didnt need to..
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart C.

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

Great place for a family time together

This was a great place for a family get together. The house is a center point in the area. We went zip lining, hiking, rock climbing, horseback riding, water rafting, and sight seeing. Then when we came back to the house, it was great to climb into the hot tub and relax the old muscles. The kids loved the game room, and the river was available for fishing. In fact a guide was on the water behind the house instructing a fisherman on technique, that my grandson, a teenager took in every word.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

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

Family Memories

This house is everything you see and more. It was the perfect setup for our kids and their cousins to have a memorable family trip. The house is stocked with video games, train sets, legos, books, bunk beds, cozy coupes and more that the kids enjoyed. The adults enjoyed the stocked kitchen, on-site hot tub, views of the river and easy access to the pool and tennis courts. This home gets our highest review, and we are already planning our return visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

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

Location, location!

The house was everything we expected it to be except poor accessibility to the rivers edge. Also, this is a very narrow section of the Watauga river. It’s more like a big creek. The front yard and the backyard had not been mowed, and it was noted that the backyard is purposely overgrown to accommodate wildlife. The back deck and furniture had not been blown off or cleaned off and the fire pit had an infestation of ants so we did not use those chairs. However, there is a great front porch with rocking chairs. The house was very clean, a well supplied kitchen, although the chef knives were very dull and the cookware not the best. If you cook a lot on your vacation, bring your own knives and your favorite skillet. Something was wrong with the oven. Every time we used the oven, it would burn whatever we were cooking on the bottom and would hardly cook the top. With a family of 13 with small children, we did a lot of cooking. There is a great dining room with a large table. There is no central air, however they do have wall units and window units that worked perfectly. The neighborhood is very tidy and the swimming pool is located right across the street. The tennis courts are not playable, they need a lot of work so don’t plan on playing tennis. There were lots of toys for the children and anything you would need as far as baby furniture. We had a great time together and I would recommend it to a family with children.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Riverwood at Mill Ridge was the PERFECT property for our group of 10. Plenty of room for everyone to spread out and to also gather together for games and movies. Game room was awesome and the location was unbeatable. Within 15 to 20 minutes of Banner Elk, Boone and Blowing Rock!! Would definitely stay here again if returning to the area with a large group.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Most completely supplied STR we have ever had. Customer service response beyond expectations. Great place for kids of any age. Game room and lounge area upstairs a great hangout place for kids. There was even baby and animal equipment for care and feeding. Great hosts, even though it was a management company.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley Monday S.

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

Great overall

We enjoyed the house and location as it was a perfect fit for all of us! The only thing I will mention is the hole in the ceiling in the master bedroom. I believe there was a leak, but now it is covered by plastic and there is a musty smell. We enjoyed our stay and will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024