Title: Beautiful Riverside Getaway Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=18786503&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beautiful Riverside Getaway Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Beautiful Riverside Getaway ![TV, fireplace - Beautiful Riverside Getaway (Banner Elk)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18790000/18786600/18786503/f1c2c4e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Beautiful Riverside Getaway (Banner Elk)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18790000/18786600/18786503/c62acf4b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Beautiful Riverside Getaway (Banner Elk)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18790000/18786600/18786503/eed20469.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Beautiful Riverside Getaway (Banner Elk)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18790000/18786600/18786503/626f195e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Beautiful Riverside Getaway (Banner Elk)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18790000/18786600/18786503/f6f83928.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Beautiful Riverside Getaway provides amenities, such as a firepit and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Beautiful Riverside Getaway We are happy to have opened our home back up for your enjoyment and will continue to adjust our policies as needed to assure the best experience for you, our guest. Due to a shortage of employees, from time to time we may need to remove our instant booking option so that we can guarantee availability of cleaning staff between our reservations. Thank you for your patience during the reservation process and for your continued support. We look forward to hosting you. This beautiful 2BR/3BA home has an open floor plan and full service kitchen which makes it perfect for a couples' getaway or family fun-filled vacation. The large yet cozy great room includes the kitchen, dining area and den with stone fireplace (gas) and plenty of seating. There is a beautiful view of the river out of the large picture windows. The wrap around deck has outdoor seating and overlooks the Watauga River with its out-cropping of rocks and abundant wildlife. Two master bedroom suites, each with queen beds and their own large private baths, sleep 4 adults comfortably. The living room also has a queen size sleeper couch. Amenities Included are: Linens provided Washer/Dryer Charcoal Grill on deck Broadband Internet with WiFi TVs in living room and bedrooms with cable TV services and Netflix. For security purposes we have three exterior security cameras - one covering each entrance to the house. It is our hope that Riverplace will become a tradition, where you will return to enjoy the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, relax, and make memories. Area Calendar of Events: https://www.exploreboone.com/things-to-do/ Check out the new Wilderness Alpine Coaster in Banner Elk only 15 minutes away! https://www.wildernessrunalpinecoaster.com/ Some of our favorite restaurants for a special dinner are: The Gamekeeper Restaurant Located between the house and Banner Elk, up on a mountain. https://Gamekeeper-NC.com Over Yonder Located about a mile from the house across from the original Mast General Store. https://www.overyondernc.com/ We would love to hear about YOUR favorite dining experience. Please let me know your favorite place to eat so that I can share it with our other guests! ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Water tubing 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) ## Similar properties ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89040000/89036800/89036787/8889a841.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Mountain Escape in Beech Mountain Beech Mountain - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Fireplace - Microwave 8.4 Very good 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=89036787&PinnedHotelID=89036787&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83410000/83408000/83407946/45656012.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Elk Hideaway - Walk to Ski Slopes!!! 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You waive any and all claims against the owner. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed Please contact the owner for details ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Note from host: Please contact the owner for details 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 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 A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Beautiful Riverside Getaway 10 off Weekday Special House Beautiful Riverside Getaway 10 off Weekday Special Banner Elk Beautiful Riverside Getaway 10 off Weekday Special Beautiful Riverside Getaway 10 off Weekday Special Banner Elk Beautiful Riverside Getaway 10 off Weekday Special Banner Elk Beautiful Riverside Getaway 10% off Weekday Special Banner Elk Beautiful Riverside Getaway 10 off Weekday Special Beautiful Riverside Getaway 10% off Weekday Special Banner Elk Beautiful Riverside Getaway 10 off Weekday Special House Beautiful Riverside Getaway 10 off Weekday Special Beautiful Riverside Getaway Banner Elk Beautiful Riverside Getaway Private vacation home Beautiful Riverside Getaway 10% off Weekday Special Beautiful Riverside Getaway \*\*\*10% off Weekday Special\*\*\* Beautiful Riverside Getaway Private vacation home Banner Elk ## About the area Located in Banner Elk, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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. Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade and Tweetsie Railroad are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling. [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%7C36.20521%2C-81.76765&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=AeaPvwEL3SqxqKAZcepbspXHbak=) Banner Elk, NC ### What's nearby - ![Boone_AppalachianStateUniversity_6172349-4](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6172349/e740d392-995c-4e99-89c0-943b429dfc67.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Appalachian State University 13 min drive \- 7.9 miles - ![Ever wonder where the Land if Oz is? It is in Beech Mountain, N.C.! This former amusement park opens twice a year - in June for the Journey with Dorothy and in September for Autumn at Oz. #landofoz #Adventure #yellowbrickroad #amusementpark #northcarolina #LocalSecrets #trovember](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183740/11af6ee6-5286-4cd7-a3a9-c27734c9bcdc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Beech Mountain Resort 20 min drive \- 10.8 miles - Watauga River 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - Alta Vista Gallery and B & B 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Sugar Mountain Resort 20 min drive \- 11.4 miles ### Getting around - Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) 91 min drive ### Restaurants - Appalachia Cookie Company 9 min drive - South End Brewing - Boone 12 min drive - Lost Province Brewing Company 12 min drive - Circle K 8 min drive - Rivers Street Ale House 11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beautiful Riverside Getaway pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Beautiful Riverside Getaway? ### What time is check-in at Beautiful Riverside Getaway? ### What time is check-out at Beautiful Riverside Getaway? ### Where is Beautiful Riverside Getaway located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beautiful Riverside Getaway 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 175 8 - Good 29 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 3 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara R. 1 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful property- most scenic part of river. House is beautiful and immaculate. Had dishes, pans, etc and everything you need for a wonderful stay. ##### Barbara R. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Todd K. 18 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Trip to Boone/Banner Elk An absolutely perfect location along the Watauga River. ##### Todd K. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maryann B. 18 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful vacation Fun time with family ##### Maryann B. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Deborah V. 26 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Anniversary get away Loved looking out over the river. House was clean and efficient Great location ##### Deborah V. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary D. 23 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice relaxing getaway Perfect location for some rest and relaxation. Really nice property, two thumbs way up ##### Gary D. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robin S. 22 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Mountain Home House was great and had all the amenities you need for a short stay. Location is great- close to downtown Banner Elk, Sugar Mountain, Hawksnest and Mast General Store. River out back was lovely to watch and even with snow on the ground it was easy to walk down to the edge of it. Communication with host was prompt and helpful. Would definitely stay here again. ##### Robin S. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jimmy D., Huntersville NC USA 28 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Place Our dog and family loved the place! As advertised. ##### Jimmy D. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheri M. 7 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just a perfect getaway RiverPlace was everything I wanted and more. The location is super convenient, the property is beautiful and cozy, and the process was so easy. I hope I can come back! ##### Sheri M. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rhonda C. 30 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Christmas We loved the stay. Very relaxing. We will return for another family trip. The sound of the water was amazing. The only negative was not being able to get the gas fireplace to work. We highly recommend the property regardless. ##### Rhonda C. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lindsay S. 12 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Grad Getaway The house was the perfect size. We loved the view and sound of the river in the backyard. ##### Lindsay S. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lara S. 27 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely perfect! Home is welcoming and clean. Kids enjoyed the river. Adults enjoyed the fire pit. House is fully stocked with everything you’ll need! Easy communication with owner. We’ll be back! ##### Lara S. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul D. 26 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A very peaceful escape We've stayed here two years and hope to come back next year. Sitting on the deck and listening to the river - doesn't get any better. ##### Paul D. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janice H. 22 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home by the river The property was a lovely get-a-way by the Watauga River. The driveway was a little tricky, but the rest of the home was perfect. Clean and beautifully decorated. Info on all equipment was easily understood. We hope to stay there again. ##### Janice H. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie C. 2 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful escape at Riverplace This was our third time back at Riverplace and we will continue to return because it’s the perfect spot for us. Accommodations are ideal for a family looking to enjoy the outdoors in the backyard as well as traveling to neighboring towns. Valle Crucis has so much to offer, but Riverplace is just 15 minutes to Boone, Banner Elk and Blowing Rock. Thank you Tamara for being a great host! ##### Stephanie C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joy G. 21 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful stay Hearing the river with the rapids at night was a lovely experience! It is a nice property and convenient compared to some of the places we rented in this location! Driveway is a bit tricky. The Property manager was very pleasant and helpful! The kitchen was very guest friendly and basic amenities were there! I would rent this home again! ##### Joy G. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shannon T. 8 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### weekend trip Location was great. Right on the river with plenty of outdoor spaces to sit & enjoy. Interior was clean & decorated beautifully. Gas logs were nice as we arrived to winter temperatures. The kitchen was stocked with everything you need & all the pots & pans were in great condition, I mentioned this because we have stayed places that the frying pans were so wore that they really needed to be thrown out. We definitely hope to stay again & for longer ##### Shannon T. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Douglas D. 14 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spring Break inBoone Family had a great stay. Location close to very good NC trout fishing with easy access both at the home and at the Valle Crucis Community Park. Mast general store right there as well. Close to Boone proper. House had great decks to enjoy watching the Watauga River. Nice kitchen and bedrooms with comfortable beds. Living room had good couches and recliners. Greet place to stay for a family that likes outdoors though likes to home body as well. ##### Douglas D. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa B., Florida 4 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice home Lovely home for my family of 4\. We stayed for 7 nights and even brought our dog. Place was clean and same as listing. We saw the river go from empty to basically flooding and it was magical. The master room bed is extremely high which was fine for me but a little hard for my husband. There are two rooms so when it says sleeps 6, that means two people on pull out couch. It is a big space and worked great for us. About 20-25 minutes from both Sugar and Beech Mountains which is why we traveled there. Short drive to Boone, Banner Elk and Blowing rock. So much to do. Would stay again. Thanks! ##### Lisa B. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jackie A. 22 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short but Sweet When they say "on the river," they really meant "on the river!" It's scenic location is second to none. Your morning coffee routine will never be the same! The house was well stocked with anything you need, but a general store is just a hop skip and a jump down the road for your convenience. There are easy to follow instructions posted throughout the house for locks, remotes, lights, A/C, etc. If you are the adventurous type (not me really) please be careful as the terrain is very slick - it's the mountains people :) IF there is something to critique, the exterior of the home really needs a complete refresh starting with a good powerwashing on the decks. The homeowner was responsive and kind and appreciated feedback. Thank you again for opening your home to us. ##### Jackie A. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Victoria D. 7 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent with a few little kinks The property is really lovely. I will bear in mind that we were the first guests the owners had after Hurricane Helene so I am assuming that most of the little things were not noted prior to our arrival due to the break in action and just dealing with the larger issues of storm damage etc. The upstairs/bedroom TVs did not function and the alarm on the door had some setting issues that were a bit annoying, the dishwasher was not unloaded before we got there. But these are minor housekeeping issues that I am certain are normally tended to. Generally, the place is lovely, the views from the very large deck and super comfortable Adirondack styled dining and seating areas were truly beautiful with the River rapids right at our feet. Location was super convenient and overall just a a very pleasant stay. We had tix to the App game and had a day of hiking planned but truly, as enjoyable as both those things were, it was hard to leave that deck and that view for the day after Breakfast! The living area and entertainment space is HUGE for only a two bedroom house. Great value, beautiful home! ##### Victoria D. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Steven W. 7 Aug 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### On the river We were looking forward to our stay at this property because of its location on the Watauga River. We have driven by this property hundreds of times because we usually stay in Vilas. The interior was clean and comfortable, but very outdated and could use some upgrades. Where we were disappointed was with the exterior. This home is on a beautiful property, but it has not been maintained. We went there for the River, but it was very difficult to get to it because the property is so overgrown. The exterior of the house was extremely dirty. We had to clean the decks and furniture before we could even use them because of all the spider webs and spiders. Once we did that we were able to enjoy sitting outside and listening to the River. This property has the potential to be a beautiful getaway, but needs a lot of TLC. ##### Steven W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alisha S. 20 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful place to stay. Beautiful location and perfect for our small dog. Fireplace was warm and we used it every night! ##### Alisha S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### jack g. 14 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy overall we were pleased with t. he facilities and access ##### jack g. Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill W. 8 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### anniversary stay house was clean with great view of river and convenient to Boone for forgotten items ##### Bill W. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andy R. 16 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 2nd Visit, great location Ski trip ##### Andy R. 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