Title: Lessons from Mars Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=106139192&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lessons from Mars ## Photo gallery for Lessons from Mars ![Outdoor spa tub - Lessons from Mars (Banner Elk)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106140000/106139200/106139192/cf3a1c84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![House, Multiple Beds, Hot Tub, Mountain View (Lessons from Mars) | Interior - Lessons from Mars (Banner Elk)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106140000/106139200/106139192/d3acbaea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Lessons from Mars (Banner Elk)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106140000/106139200/106139192/9df4de8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House, Multiple Beds, Hot Tub, Mountain View (Lessons from Mars) | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker - Lessons from Mars (Banner Elk)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106140000/106139200/106139192/60b16725.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House, Multiple Beds, Hot Tub, Mountain View (Lessons from Mars) | Interior - Lessons from Mars (Banner Elk)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106140000/106139200/106139192/024c0d4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Beech Mountain Resort, Lessons from Mars provides amenities such as a hot tub. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 71700 sq ft ## 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. ### Lessons from Mars This smoke-free holiday home features Access to hot tub, barbecues and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Homes boast fireplaces and offer washers/dryers and 3 bathrooms. Other amenities that guests will find include patios and coffee/tea makers. Air-conditioned accommodation at Lessons from Mars 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 Access to hot tub. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Parking and transport - No on-site parking available ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 private bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Designer toiletries - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 4 pets total - Fee: USD 28.19 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 ### 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 ![TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124630000/124622300/124622208/d77f06b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beech Mountain Retreat- HotTub\*Firepit\*Ski Views Beech Mountain - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Outdoor space £436 includes taxes & fees 12 Mar - 13 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=124622208&PinnedHotelID=124622208&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107330000/107323000/107322901/fe3ddd97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beech Blessings: Luxury Spacious Beech Mtn Home with Huge Views Beech Mountain - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 6.0 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-15&endDate=2026-03-16&selected=107322901&PinnedHotelID=107322901&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111850000/111848900/111848847/eebd5c3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pet-Friendly 4BR Home! 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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 Lessons from Mars Banner Elk Lessons from Mars Private vacation home Lessons from Mars Private vacation home Banner Elk Enjoy Stunning Views From the hot Tubs! Perfect Location! ## About the area Beech Mountain is home to Lessons from Mars. 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. Land of Oz and Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts are also worth visiting. [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%7C36.19996%2C-81.89410&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=zCu5KamBtdzuM6LYDO2pXAD1v3I=) 104 Quail Knoll, Banner Elk, NC, 28604 ### What's nearby - ![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 3 min drive \- 1.1 miles - ![Grandfather Mountain showing a suspension bridge or treetop walkway as well as an individual male](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6162851/1382e0db-4075-4796-b6f3-d6341392c1e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Grandfather Mountain 31 min drive \- 18.2 miles - ![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 34 min drive \- 19.0 miles - ![A horizontal, landscape orientation of a train making a big turn through the mountains and rural countryside of North Carolina.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6172371/c2b6eaa8-caaa-41e7-8919-83c2ff20aad4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Tweetsie Railroad 42 min drive \- 23.1 miles - Sugar Mountain Resort 15 min drive \- 7.9 miles ### Getting around - Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) 87 min drive ### Restaurants - Elk River Pizza Station 24 min drive - Town Tavern of Banner Elk 15 min drive - Beech Mountain Resort Cafeteria 7 min drive - Banner Elk Cafe 15 min drive - Blink Elk Tap Room 15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lessons from Mars pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Lessons from Mars? ### What time is check-in at Lessons from Mars? ### What time is check-out at Lessons from Mars? ### Where is Lessons from Mars located? ## Have a question? 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