Title: Whispering Pines Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Whispering Pines Retreat ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105110000/105102300/105102268/f87a730f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105110000/105102300/105102268/3d715c9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105110000/105102300/105102268/8b55aa82.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105110000/105102300/105102268/e18770cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105110000/105102300/105102268/e08d3e15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, Banner Elk Townhouse offers a cozy retreat. Unwind by the fireplace after a day of exploring hiking trails and ski resorts, then indulge in local cuisine at nearby restaurants. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Parking available - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Gym ## 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. ### Whispering Pines Retreat Welcome to our cozy retreat in the heart of Banner Elk! Nestled in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, our charming townhouse offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Enjoy stunning mountain views from the balcony, listen to local bands play while enjoying the deck, unwind by the fireplace after a day of exploring, and indulge in local cuisine at nearby restaurants. Hiking trails, ski resorts, and charming shops are at your doorstep in this centrally located mountain retreat. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Area rugs in public areas - Handrails in stairways - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Step to reach entrance - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Gym ### 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 - At least 80% of food locally-sourced - At least 80% organic food - Vegan dining options - Vegetarian dining options ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, fireplace, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70060000/70059800/70059752/91c86158.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Location! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=36.156616,-81.87201&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7Duu%7BE%60surN%3FS%3FQ%3FS%40S%40S%3FQ%40S%40S%40QBS%40QBSBQ%40SBQBQDSBSBQDQDQBOFSDQDODQFQFQDOFQFOFOHOFOFQHMFOHOHMHOHOHKJOHMJMHMJMJKJMJKHKLKJKJILKJKLIJILKLGLIJGLILILENILGLGLENELGNELELCNENCLENCNALENANCL%3FPCLANAN%3FN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%3FN%40L%40NBN%3FNBN%40LDN%40NBLDNBLDNBLDNDLFLDNDLFLFLHNDLHJHLFLHLHJHLHLHJJLJJHJJJJJJJJJLJJJLHLJLHLJNHJHNHNHLFNHNHLFPFNHNFNFNFPDNFPDPFPDNDPDRDNDPBPDRBPDRBP%40PBRBPBR%40P%40RBP%40R%40R%3FP%40R%3FR%40R%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FPAR%3FRAR%3FPARARCPARAPCRCPCRAPCPEPCREPCREPENEPEPEPGPENGRENGNGPGNINGNGPILINGLININILILKNILKLIJKLKJKLKJKJKLKJKHMJKHMJMHKHMHMHMFKHMFOFMHMFMDODMFMDODMDODMDOBMBODO%40MBOBO%40O%40OBM%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAO%3FMAQCMAOAOCMCOAOEMCOCOEMEMEOEMEOGMEMEMGOIMGMGMIKGMIMIMIKIMKKIMKKIKKMMIKKKKMKKKMIKKMIMKOIMIMIOIOIMGOIMGQGOIOGOGQGOEOGSGOEQEQEQGQCOEQESCQCSEQCQCQASCQCSAQCSAQASAS%3FQASAS%3FS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=fJsvIYfjBdeVt2Y4spSg04gIf9k=) Banner Elk, NC #### What's nearby - Lees-McRae College - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Beech Mountain Resort - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles - Sugar Mountain Resort - 10 min drive - 3.8 miles - Hawksnest Tubing Park - 11 min drive - 3.8 miles - Land of Oz - 12 min drive - 5.6 miles #### Getting around - Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 71 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬8 min walk - ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬2 min walk - ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬2 min walk - ‪Puerto Nuevo - ‬6 min drive - ‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Whispering Pines Retreat pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Whispering Pines Retreat? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Whispering Pines Retreat? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Whispering Pines Retreat located? > Situated in Banner Elk, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Lees-McRae College and Tate-Evans Park. Banner House Museum and Flat Top Brewing Company are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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