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Escape to Villa Costalotta, where Grandfather Mountain views create a breathtaking backdrop for your vacation. Unwind in the great room with vaulted ceilings and a river rock wood-burning fireplace or on one of the expansive rear decks with comfortable seating areas.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 134400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

Private Oasis in Tynecastle

Along with a hot tub, this smoke-free cabin has laundry facilities and an arcade/games room. Other amenities include gas grills. The cabin has 5 bedrooms and offers a private yard and a balcony. A kitchen comes with a fridge and an oven, and guests will also find upscale touches, such as a fireplace and a jetted bath. Limited housekeeping is available.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cabin offers fireplaces and washers/dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation is furnished with desks and dining tables. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas.

Bathrooms include baths or showers with in-room jetted baths and bidets. Televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the cabin include a hot tub.

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

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 2 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with digital channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Air hockey
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Gated community
  • Unit size: 4,400 square feet

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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 and a deadlock
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

454668

About the area

Located in Tynecastle, a neighbourhood in Banner Elk, this cabin is near theme parks and in the mountains. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Land of Oz and Turchin Center for the Visual Arts. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating. Visit our Banner Elk travel guide
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Map
Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

  • Grandfather Mountain State Park
    Grandfather Mountain State Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Linville River
    Linville River
    2 min drive - 1.1 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
    4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Grandfather Mountain
    Grandfather Mountain
    16 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Watauga River
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Banner Elk Cafe
    11 min drive
  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Blink Elk Tap Room
    11 min drive
  • Town Tavern of Banner Elk
    12 min drive
  • Puerto Nuevo
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Oasis in Tynecastle pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private Oasis in Tynecastle?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Oasis in Tynecastle?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Oasis in Tynecastle?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Oasis in Tynecastle located?

This family-friendly Banner Elk cabin is located in the mountains, just steps away from Grandfather Mountain State Park and Watauga River. Sugar Mountain Resort and Linville River are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Private Oasis in Tynecastle Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

justin t.

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

Tyncastle

This property is perfect! Plenty of space, clean, perfect location!!! We cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roy T.

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

Great house

Great location. Loved the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan. L. F.

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

Great time

The home was beautiful. Lots of space for the family. View from back porch is beautiful and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn L.

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

Perfect in every way

This house was a perfect home base for our family of eight while we were in town for my daughter’s wedding at Appalachian View. Close to venue and grocery, and had perfect space inside and outside on the decks to relax. The game room was much enjoyed as well. It exceeded our every expectation, and we hope to come back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Debra C.

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

Fun Family Get-Together

We loved our stay and the indoor and outdoor features were great for a family get together for the eight of us. There were a few items that need fixed for future guests: the drain in the main bedroom suite and the second floor hall bathroom were clogged; the shower knob in the second floor king suite was broken; the shower curtain rod in the lower level bathroom was broken; the gutters on the back deck were clogged so ran over during a rain storm.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view of Grandfather Mtn. Clean and secure with fun game room and plenty of room and comfy beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

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

Perfect

This house was perfect for our family vacation. The view was incredible, and the game room was a hit! We loved being able to sit together for dinner at the beautiful table. I highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very cozy! The place felt bigger than what the pictures showed which was great. Highly recommend staying at this house for large groups.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachary K.

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

Beautiful

What an amazing place to spend with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Brittany C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall a great experience. I would say pet friendly, just not a huge area for the dogs to go potty. We had a few issues, but management was very quick to respond and remedy the problem. Even on the Christmas day. Beautiful view of Grandfather mountain. The game room needs some items repaired, but the kids and adults still enjoyed it. Also need an updated list of items provided in the kitchen. It would have been nice if the place was decorated for Christmas so we did not have to improvise for what we paid. Location was perfect to everything we wanted to do in the area and very accommodating for our group of 12. Ages ranging from 8-68. Would totally come back, but will bring mattress toppers. The beds were a little stiff for everyones liking.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaime H.

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

Annual Holiday Family Trip

The house is perfect for a large family and even better for the younger and older adults with the layout of the house. We really enjoyed our stay . Beautiful home, property, and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carah B.

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

Amazing view and location

The house is beautiful in a great location with amazing views from a huge deck. House was clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Family wedding weekend!

Perfect place to stay while we were in town for a family wedding. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

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

Family reunion

Fantastic property! All kinds of things to do and convenient to all the local activities. Cornhole on the deck was a hit!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

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

Mrs bowman

We had a lovely stay, the view of Grandfather Mountain from the porch is beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie B.

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

Family Fun

Beautiful house! So much room for everyone to spread out and enjoy our stay. Just a few things need attention by owner. The downstairs couch legs are broken and the downstairs bedroom door does not lock.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Great place for families.

Stayed for a week with family and friends. House was clean and spacious. Plenty of room for multiple families, with space for people who needed to work remotely to get away from the kids. Property manager was responsive and answered questions quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

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

Nice!

We really enjoyed staying in the high country. Very relaxing, great central location to skiing, hiking and other small towns to shop/eat. Kids stayed busy in the evenings with everything in the game room. I’m pretty sure our dog didn’t want to leave either haha. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce K.

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

Marriage Retreat weekend

We made this location the place to host our weekend marriage retreat with 3 other couples. The location is scenic. There is a lot to do nearby and there is plenty of space for everyone to spread out or congregate around the dining room table and enjoy time together. Overall, we would recommend this to others pursuing similar objectives.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holli B.

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

Great location!

We loved every minute of our family vacation! Each family had their own “floor” which helped anchor everyone. The amenities were wonderful and the game room was a big hit! My only feedback is that the kitchen lacked some basic equipment that would have made dinners easier. Our family loves to gather around food and with dietary restrictions and picky eaters, we prefer to cook at home. We made it work, but for a home of this caliber, it was disappointing.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanna G.

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

The BEST!

We absolutely LOVED our time at VILLACOSTALOTTA.....it was the perfect house and location for our family trip celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary!! We had 6 adults, 2 children (ages 8 & 10), and 1 puppy with us. The house was exceptional and we made many memories there....we loved the views, game room, corn hole game and having lots of space for everyone! Also, theTynecastle neighborhood was so beautiful and it was easy access to town and the main roads. Any questions or concerns were quickly addressed and answered by the rental agency. Our family all agreed that we would love to stay at Villacostalotta again someday!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay at Villa Costalotta

We really enjoyed our stay. The kids LOVED the game room, and the house was plenty large enough for our group. The house was a little worn, but very comfortable. I only have a couple of things that could have been better. While it looked like the house had been clean, it seemed that it had not been cleaned very recently. There was a lot of dust on the indoor surfaces, and the porch and outside windows were not very clean. There were no instructions or book in the house for the equipment or what do to when leaving. However, all the light switches were labeled, which was wonderful. Even with these two things, I would highly recommend the house for a family stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathy M.

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

Tynecastle teviee

The house was remarkable. However it really does need some work. Ex: water stains on walls, tears in couches up and downstairs, very dirty carpet downstairs, big chucks out of several walls, the front porch and railings were covered in bird poo, the house was listed as pet friendly but the plants outside were poisonous to animals. One of our dogs ingested something off the plant out front and got very sick. Several of the comforters were dirty, one of the sheets on the middle bedroom upstairs had to be changed before using because they were dirty. Even though we are dog lovers, there was a lot of dog hair everywhere when we got to the house. The listing stated there was a mattress under one of the beds, there was not. The kitchen was not as well stacked as listed. The house was remarkable, like I said. Best view we have had in all the years we have been coming to the area. I do understand that the recent storm has handicapped a lot of the home owners. I have to add that we needed more propane. The gentle brought us a new tank right away and was so Kind. Plus the house cleaning crew were delightful. I also contacted the rental office and was treated so kindly each time I reached out. A return email almost before I sent the message!!!I appreciate the opportunity to stay in the house. We will most likely give it a try next year.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sujin B.

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

Beautiful house & views and superb amenities

The house is lovely--very spacious, comfortable beds, smart tvs in every room, huge closets, 3 cozy fireplaces, and lots of bathrooms. There is a fantastic view off the deck, with great seating, a gas fire pit, and (on the lower deck) some awesome chair swings. The game room was spectacular--with pool table, air hockey, foosball table, shuffleboard table, and dart board. It also had the best hot tub we have ever been in at a rental property. It is clean, spacious (seats up to 6), and nicely placed where you can see the moon, stars, and mountains. We had a fabulous time!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne S.

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

Gorgeous views, great house for family vacation

This is a nice, spacious home that sets the stage for a fun, family vacation. Staff was responsive. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022