Unique & Spacious Home with Fireplaces, Wet Bars, Firepit, & Outdoor Event Space

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7.8

Good

5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10378 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Dryer

Washer

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Beech Mountain, NC

Beech Mountain Resort5 min drive
Land of Oz6 min drive
Sugar Mountain Resort29 min drive
Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)85 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Old Log Mill

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Originally built in 1797 in Jonesborough, Tennessee, this incredible and truly unique log home was disassembled in 1980 and moved 50 miles east to its current location here alongside Buckeye Creek. This dramatic, four-story, five-bedroom vacation destination offers a truly special experience for its guests that you won't find anywhere else. With plenty of space for a family holiday celebration, this home features multiple entertainment areas both indoors and out, a fun-filled, lower-level game room with a pool table and wet bar, two expansive, furnished decks, and a patio with an outdoor firepit. You'll also find a spectacular gourmet kitchen with high-end, stainless steel appliances as well as an adjacent dining area and a living area with a two-sided fireplace, all set beneath a vaulted ceiling. For sleeping arrangements, this home offers five cozy bedrooms including one king-size room just off the kitchen, two rooms one level above (one of which includes an en suite bath), and two sunny, top-level rooms with skylights.

On-site, there's a beautiful wooden arch which serves as the perfect spot for a small wedding or other special event, a large pond, and of course the trickling waters of Buckeye Creek, all of which contribute to this home's sense of sanctuary. Old Log Mill is the perfect, timeless escape for your large party to enjoy plenty of privacy and have loads of fun all at the same time.

Things to Know
Free high-speed WiFi
Full kitchen plus two wet bars
Two washer/dryers
A 4x4 or equivalent is recommended in winter
Snowbird-friendly
* Please note that there are five Ring security cameras mounted to face the driveway, a camera at the front door, one alarmed camera that faces towards the water wheel (to avoid guests on the wheel), one facing the firepit, and one facing the creek/other entrance to back deck. There are also two Ring motion light cameras that are put at each entrance and exit of the driveway, facing the entrance/exit.

This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Security camera details: There are 5 Ring cameras mounted to face the driveway, the front door, 1 alarmed camera that faces towards the water wheel (to avoid guests on the wheel), 1 facing the firepit, & 1 facing the creek/other entrance to back deck. There are also 2 ring motion light cameras that are put at each entrance & exit of driveway, facing the entrance/exit

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of North Carolina

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Hot tub

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Please contact Vacasa for more details.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Important information

You need to know

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Note from host: Please contact Vacasa for more details.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Banner Elk

Located in Banner Elk, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kidd Brewer Stadium or Holmes Convocation Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Beech Mountain, NC

What's nearby

Beech Mountain Resort - 5 min drive
Land of Oz - 6 min drive
Lees-McRae College - 11 min drive
Banner Elk Winery - 16 min drive
Sugar Mountain Resort - 29 min drive

Getting around

Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

‪Blind Elk Tap Room Banner Elk - ‬12 min drive
‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬12 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
‪Bella's - ‬19 min drive
‪Bayou Smokehouse & Grill - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique & Spacious Home with Fireplaces, Wet Bars, Firepit, & Outdoor Event Space pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unique & Spacious Home with Fireplaces, Wet Bars, Firepit, & Outdoor Event Space?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique & Spacious Home with Fireplaces, Wet Bars, Firepit, & Outdoor Event Space?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unique & Spacious Home with Fireplaces, Wet Bars, Firepit, & Outdoor Event Space located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Beech Mountain Resort, Land of Oz and Buckeye Recreational Center. Lees-McRae College and Flat Top Brewing Company are also within 6 miles (10 km).

7.8

Good

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6.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Patty A.

21 Apr 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Stunning Property

The Old Mill is a stunning property. It is ample in space for a family and very convenient to Beech Mountain. The home does lack sufficient items for cooking/eating in - severely worn and broken pots/pans/utensils. The indoor and outdoor furniture is far too worn for a property of this caliber. The property was not clean upon our well-after check in time arrival despite being notified we could check in early. Fortunately, the property manager was very responsive. There was work being done to the property and this the outside was quite disheveled. Once renovated and updated and with confirmation of cleanliness, our family would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

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10/10 Excellent

David C.

16 June 2022

Lovely Unique Property

This beautiful property with its unique history was the perfect backdrop for a family gathering/celebration. We had dinner reservations at Banner Elk but other than that we stayed put, enjoying the amenities of the home and grounds - beautiful porches for gathering, nooks for reading, and the game room for pool and dominos. The addition with its well-equipped kitchen and master suite blended into the historic section seamlessly. First class without losing its warmth and charm.

4/10 Poor

Katinka B.

3 Apr 2022

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Overpriced old house with a beautiful new addition in lovely nature

Beautiful location, an old mill with a new addition located at the end of a dirt road. Loved the nature that surrounded us. We enjoyed the view from the kitchen and snowball fights in front and around the house. The building consists of an old 3-story (plus basement pool room) structure and one newer addition. The new area is beautiful and has a great feel to it. The view from the kitchen and living / dining room area is what was the best in the place. One large master bedroom, a half bath and full bath with a steam room in the shower that we loved. The old area is very old and the higher you go up the mustier the smell. I would not sleep here ever again. The basement with the pool table smells heavy from mold too. The electricity went out our first evening as we tried to plug in the heaters upstairs and we had no power in that area (two bedrooms and a bathroom) for 3 nights (out of the 5 we booked it for). Communication was tedious and very slow as this house is not rented by owner and not even by the property manager but by a national agency, called Vacasa. So contacting Vacasa, Vacasa contacting the property manager, and the manager trying to contact all types of local people who could help us out was very annoying - not what you expect when you want to relax. Getting them to agree and issue a partial refund took a month of texts, calls, messages and another 3 weeks for the check to arrive. The place was massively overpriced for what it is and the communication and awful customer service made it even worse. I will never ever do business with Vacasa.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

Hogan F.

10 Mar 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

What a shame

Beautiful property. Sadly the local mgmt company was horrible. Trash was left inside and all over the place outside. They came to clean it up but only picked up a diaper and plate and left all the other trash including the inside trash that smelled. They never came back even though we asked them to a few times. Air filters hadn’t been changed in.. ever maybe. Gross. No felt on any of the pool sticks so bring your own or you can’t play. A chair collapsed in half that was already broken when my daughter sat in it. Glass panes were left laying around as well as long fluorescent light bulbs. Not kid friendly. Also no drain plug for bath tub so couldn’t bath the kids. Only bad review I’ve written in my life. Sad bc this property is really unique and could be five stars if just a little effort was made.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

elena s.

14 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique mountain retreat

Awesome house very closer to beech mountain for skiing. Large and very unique home with 4 levels - lots of space for people to spread out. Kids and teens loved the lower level hang out area with pool table and card table. Kitchen is huge - plenty of room to cook for a large group. The location is gorgeous - couldn’t be better. We had a maintenance issue but the management company jumped right in and got it taken care of as soon as possible. They stayed in close contact with us until the problem was resolved. We can’t wait to go back in the summer and enjoy this beautiful home again.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

28 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2021 Ski Trip

Great location and setting.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

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8/10 Good

James N.

1 Dec 2021

Family Thanksgiving at Old Log Mill

This house is full of history and interesting artifacts. We have stayed at several cabins in the Blue Ridge Mountains but nothing quite like this one. It was so nice we plan to return in the summer to experience the home and grounds during the warm season.