This is a rustic area where you can escape from the hustle and bustle of work life. It is nothing…read morefancy so if you want glamorous accommodation this place is not for you. We have stayed here several times and visited the local wineries and surrounding restaurants and shops. Highly recommend the Mexican Cantina next to Grandfather Winery.

Quite, Mountain Resort, Lake has fishing & well stocked, rental rates are reasonable!read more

Stayed here for about a week last week and had an amazing time. The road to get up to the club…read moreisn't as bad as I thought it was. The clubhouse has amazing and friendly staff. The gym has beautiful views all around and they offer fitness classes as well. The bathrooms and sauna are really clean. They offer massages as well. The coffee machine was my favorite because they have a variety of different drinks that you can make. The property itself has a gate guard and is surrounded by beautiful views all around. The club has basketball, pickle ball, and other activities for the guests to use. The hiking trails are beautiful and peaceful. Highly recommend this spot for a relaxing trip! I can't wait to return!!

I was stunned to find this development in the eastern United States. Very close to college town of…read moreBoone and artsy town of Blowing Rock. Active trails and UTV community with bar and grille available only to guests inside the gates. Rugged and remote, but welcoming and safe. I have a younger daughter that would be safe living there. She is going to App State.

I recently stayed at a rental property in The Lodges managed by Eagles Nest at Banner Elk, NC. The…read morecommunity grounds were excellent and well-maintained, particularly in a snowy weekend. I visited the Great Camp. The Cigar and Wine Bar was closed for renovation which was disappointing. The Barbeque Pavilion had s'mores in the fridge. I played with the archery a bit. I'd like to come back in the summer where I think I could get a lot more out of these properties at Eagles Nest. (There were no events in the winter, and many amenities were closed.) The rental property we stayed at was a nice homesite, but I was disappointed in the management company's minimalistic stocking of the home. For example, the home, which sleeps 10, had only 10 bath towels. It had 3 hot tub towels for a large hot tub. I was prepared to bring my own trash bags, toilet paper, paper towels, dish washing liquid, etc., but I was not advised to bring my own towels. The home was also lacking in enough pots, pans, utensils, etc. to actually feed 10 people.

George Winkler is a fair, down-to-earth landlord who appreciates his tenants. He's very…read moreaccommodating in terms of maintenance repairs, roommate problems, bringing in pets, and family emergencies. Just stay in contact with him via phone or email when you need something and he'll take care of it as best he can. Wave at him when he's mowing or out in the yard - he's a nice guy!! The property itself (I stayed in New River Farms near the mall for two years) are fair for their price. My roommates and I each paid $475 a month for a four bedroom two bathroom unit. Utilities are all-inclusive except internet and cable, which you can easily call and set up yourself with any of the local Boone providers. There was a small kitchen, dining, space, and washer and dryer. My favorite part about NRF was that I could paint our unit. I hate living in stark white spaces and George was more than happy to let me paint. Complaints I have are small. The kitchen is really tiny, so when three or four people are in there moving around and cooking, it can get hectic and cramped. Neighbors are alright most of the time. When parties get thrown, everybody is pretty nice about getting to bed by 1:00 or 2:00. The only negative is the trash that sometimes gets left around on the porches and in the parking lot. Mail was easy. Trash and recycling was easy. And the location was really hard to beat for the price. Close to the mall, bus lines, and Walmart. Just make sure you pick good roommates to live with and pick up after yourself!

We had a great experience working with Jacqueline Smith throughout our home search in the North…read moreCarolina mountains. She showed us homes throughout Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, and ultimately helped us purchase our dream cabin in Sugar Mountain. From the beginning, Jacqueline was incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and patient as we explored different areas and properties. Once we found the right home, she expertly guided us through every twist and turn of the transaction. She also connected us with trusted local professionals for inspections, estimates, and various projects, which was invaluable since we were buying from out of town. We truly appreciated her communication, professionalism, and willingness to go above and beyond to make the process as smooth as possible. We highly recommend Jacqueline to anyone looking to buy or sell in the High Country!

We absolutely love Banner Elk and when it came time to sell our vacation/rental house there, we…read morereached out to Vandi Montero at the Leslie Eason Real Estate Team. She came highly recommended by a friend and we were not disappointed. Vandi and her team were all very professional, yet personable. There extensive experience selling high end homes in the Banner Elk, NC area really showed. They got it listed quickly with great pictures, an attractive description, and a ready set of interested buyers. The house sold in less than two weeks! Thank you for your help!