Glass Treehouse: waterfalls, boulders, hot tub

Entire cabin in Banner Elk, North Carolina

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1.5 baths
Hosted by Ashley
  1. Superhost
  2. 5 years hosting

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Looking for a modern luxe romantic getaway for two? A peaceful mountain retreat to reconnect with nature and each other? Slow down and relax at the Glass Treehouse. Enjoy a waterfall-laced woodland escape with giant boulders. Minutes from dining, wine tasting, breweries, shopping, art galleries, hiking, skiing, rafting and more. Centrally located between Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, Grandfather Mt, Sugar Mt.

The space
Enjoy the following amenities:

LIVING
• Vintage Malm fireplace with gas logs
• Samsung Frame TV displays your choice of art when not in use
• Wireless charging pad
• Bluetooth Soundbar
• Games and playing cards

BED & BATH
• King Size Luxury Winkbed Mattress
• Dual Control Heated Mattress Pad
• His and Hers Wardrobes
• Luxury Hotel Robes and Spa Slippers
• Smart TV and outlets by bed
• Heated Bathroom Floors and Heated Towel Bars
• Rain Shower Head
• Beekman 1802 shampoo, conditioner, body soap; Roots Aromatherapy bar soap
• Diffuser and Happy Spritz Essential Oils

KITCHEN & DINING
• Bosch dishwasher and refrigerator with ice-maker
• Microwave, Ninja blender, Cuisinart food processor/stainless steel cookware
• Pantry stocked with oils and spices
• Cold water from sink is filtered
• Indoor dining at kitchen island or intimate dining table for two
• Outdoor dining on the decks include stone charcoal grill and string lights (note: bring your own charcoal)

COFFEE & TEA BAR
• Chemex pour-over glass coffeemaker
• French Press
• Bialetti Moka Express Espresso Maker
• Keurig
• Fully stocked with whole coffee beans, grinder, milk-frother, K-cups, sugar and creamers
• Porcelain Tea Pot with selection of premium loose-leaf teas

INTERNET & TV
• Fiberoptic High-speed Internet and WiFi
• Both TVs have Airplay with access to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Hulu, Spotify and more
(note: bring your passwords, we do not have cable or local network channels)

HEATING & COOLING
• Three split type ductless systems provide heat and air conditioning throughout the space. Located in the living area, bedroom area, and entry area. Each is operated independently.
• Gas log fireplace provides heat and extra coziness
• Propane heater for additional heat source

LAUNDRY
• washer, dryer, laundry soap, dryer sheets, stain removal spray, laundry sink

OUTDOORS
• Private hot tub surrounded by creeks and boulders
• Private creekside fire pit (firewood included)
• Double chaise lounge
• Landscape lighting on the falls & boulders lets you enjoy the views after dark

Guest access
Guests self check-in with key pad into private home. Guests must be able to comfortably navigate stairs, including a vintage spiral staircase. This home is not suitable for small children due to vintage spiral staircase.

WINTER DRIVING & PARKING
Our private circle driveway is gravel and fairly steep. During winter, all-wheel drive, 4-wheel drive vehicles, or chains are strongly recommended. During icy or snowy conditions, we encourage you to park at the bottom of the driveway, but off the road. Our neighborhood has both paved and gravel roads that are plowed when it snows. Do not park on the roadside.

Other things to note
PRIVACY
The Glass Treehouse is in a small quiet neighborhood. We do have neighbors to one side, but the decks and hot tub are very private due to boulders, trees and foliage. There is quite a bit of space between houses. The bathroom has frosted privacy windows. There are curtains in the bedroom and shades in the living area. The rest of the windows are bare.

PLEASE BE KIND TO OUR SEPTIC SYSTEM
In the bathroom, only flush toilet paper. Kindly dispose all other products into the trash, even the feminine "flushable” ones. In the kitchen, there is no garbage disposal. Please put food scraps in trash can.

CAUTION: Please keep off waterfalls and boulders as serious injury may occur.

GUEST VERIFICATION: If a guest has no reviews yet, we require Airbnb verifications of government ID, photo, phone, email, and to be at least 25 years of age.

HISTORY
The Glass Treehouse was built in 1969 and fully renovated in 2020. It is a 1050 square foot post and beam Topsider pedestal home nestled in the side of the mountain overlooking creeks and waterfalls. Our road was once the old rail bed for the Eastern Tennessee & Western North Carolina Railroad, fondly nicknamed Tweetsie. The narrow-gauge railroad operated from the late 19th century until mid 20th century. The steam engines stopped here at a water tower located at this creek.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Waterfront
Kitchen
Fast wifi – 150 Mbps
Free parking on premises
Private hot tub

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 395 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Banner Elk, North Carolina, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Our neighborhood gives you the feeling of a remote mountain setting, yet is only one mile from Grandfather Vineyard & Winery and five miles from Lowe’s Foods grocery store. We are close to downtown Boone, Banner Elk, and Blowing Rock.

Meet your host

Superhost
467 reviews
5.0 out of 5 average rating
5 years of hosting
Born in the 60s
My work: Host and Designer
Great to "meet" you! My husband, Andy, and I thrive on DIY home renovation projects. We bought a neglected 50-year-old octagon house and A-frame with a vision to make them into modern luxe getaways for two. We love hosting so much we sold our home and business to move to the NC mountains in order to manage them full-time. Our heart and mission is to provide an exceptional vacation experience to the best of our ability.

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Co-hosts

  • Andy

Host details

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Pool/hot tub without a gate or lock
Nearby lake, river, other body of water