Title: Bear Necessities Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=10821&destination=Banner+Elk%2C+North+Carolina%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=106109425&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Bear Necessities ## Photo gallery for Bear Necessities ![House, Multiple Beds, Hot Tub, Mountain View (Bear Necessities) | Living area | Fireplace - Bear Necessities (Banner Elk)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106110000/106109500/106109425/f2b9ccbe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Bear Necessities (Banner Elk)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106110000/106109500/106109425/77fb39f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House, Multiple Beds, Hot Tub, Mountain View (Bear Necessities) | Living area | Fireplace - Bear Necessities (Banner Elk)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106110000/106109500/106109425/745c37b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House, Multiple Beds, Hot Tub, Mountain View (Bear Necessities) | Living area | Fireplace - Bear Necessities (Banner Elk)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106110000/106109500/106109425/9eacffdf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House, Multiple Beds, Hot Tub, Mountain View (Bear Necessities) | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker - Bear Necessities (Banner Elk)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106110000/106109500/106109425/2eeef629.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Bear Necessities provides a hot tub and more. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Bear Necessities A hot tub, barbecues and free Wi-Fi in public areas are available at this smoke-free holiday home. Homes boast fireplaces and offer washers/dryers and 3 bathrooms. Patios and coffee/tea makers are among the other amenities that guests will find. Air-conditioned accommodation at Bear Necessities offers fireplaces and washers/dryers. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Bathrooms include baths or showers and designer toiletries. Recreational amenities at the holiday home include a hot tub. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Parking and transport - Limited on-site parking ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 private bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Designer toiletries - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total - Fee: USD 25 per pet per night - Service animals exempt from fees ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table ### 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 ### General - Individual decor - Individual furnishings ## Similar properties ![House (4 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93210000/93202900/93202808/26e54d07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family Cabin w/ Hot Tub: 12 Mi to Beech Mountain! 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Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted 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 professionally cleaned If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Bear Necessities Banner Elk Bear Necessities Private vacation home Bear Necessities Private vacation home Banner Elk ## About the area Banner Elk is home to Bear Necessities. 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. [Visit our Banner Elk travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Banner-Elk.dx10821) [View more Holiday homes in Banner Elk](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Banner-Elk-Private-Holiday-Homes.d10821-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.13095%2C-81.89622&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0X0MPh_oNAxiQUfUjaxX49ZMZuQ=) 1535 Meadow Ave, Banner Elk, NC, 28604 ### What's nearby - ![This is the headstone of Banner Elk, North Carolina. This elk has been in the town forever, but this past year the elk has been refurbished and installed as the centerpiece of the town. This elk frames Appalachia in the sense of this small town pride in the mountains. In the background you can see the historic elementary school and rolling mountains and once again the North Carolina pride of the state flag surrounding this elk even though about 100ft to the right there is another flagpole with the same flags raised high and proud. This is where every child in this town went to school in this picturesque location but as time rolls on is Appalachia move on too? #appalachianechoes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10821/43d8e3a4-45db-4b8d-a710-8a970ef6997f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) The Greene 6 min drive \- 3.6 miles - Lees-McRae College 3 min drive \- 2.7 miles - Banner House Museum 5 min drive \- 3.2 miles - Elk Statue 6 min drive \- 3.6 miles - Mountain Glen Golf Club 7 min drive \- 4.2 miles ### Getting around - Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) 78 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 14 min drive - McDonald's 11 min drive - Town Tavern of Banner Elk 9 min drive - Banner Elk Cafe 8 min drive - Blink Elk Tap Room 7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bear Necessities pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Bear Necessities? ### What time is check-in at Bear Necessities? ### What time is check-out at Bear Necessities? ### Where is Bear Necessities located? ## Have a question? 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