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Modern Farmhouse in Heart of Valle Crucis

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An idyllic place that holds many memories. Our porch offers amazing views!
Our home sits on acres of rolling green hills facing the beautiful valley.
Welcome! Our newly built modern farmhouse sleeps up to 8. We'd love to host you!
Perfect location for coffee in the morning and wine in the evening.
Beautiful views of the farm and valley as you relax on our back porch

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Banner Elk, NC
  • Hound Ears Golf Club
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Kidd Brewer Stadium
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Appalachian State University
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Kids Room

2 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

Tessa's Room

1 Queen Bed

Wildflower Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Powder Room

Toilet

Upstairs Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Modern Farmhouse in Heart of Valle Crucis

We welcome guests to enjoy the beauty of the North Carolina mountains from our newly built farmhouse set on a hillside in the heart of historic Valle Crucis. The house, which was designed by the architects from the HGTV show “Hometown,” can accommodate 8 guests with a maximum of 6 adults in 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms. The 4th bedroom is a small “kids room” with twin beds. There’s a main level master suite with private bath and walk-in shower. A modern kitchen and open concept living space is inviting for friends and family to gather. We invite you to visit!

We are proud our home that was completed in August, 2019. We hope to spend many vacations here with our four year old, Tessa, as we visit family. For Catherine, she is coming home when she drives in Valle Crucis. Her parents have been here for almost 45 years and still live in the home she grew up in at the top of the hill. So this is a special place for us. We hope to host families and groups of friends who enjoy the mountains, appreciate time together and who will treat our home as their own.

NO SMOKING: We do not allow smoking inside or around the house. We also do not allow any pets inside the house.

EVENTS: There are no events at our home or on the property unless approved in wiring by prior to booking.

Situated in the heart of Valle Crucis, we are 1.5 miles from the original Mast General Store, and Mast Store Annex & Candy Barrel. Over Yonder restaurant, and the beautiful Valle Crucis Community Park, which holds Music in the Valle on Fridays in summer and fall, is also 1.5 miles away. Although you are visiting the mountains, it’s a fairly easy drive to our home, since we are located in the valley and not up a steep mountain road. This is most helpful for people who are not used to driving in the winter snow.

Banner Elk is 6.5 miles up a curvy road. Sugar Mountain and Beech Mountain Ski Resorts are both just outside of Banner Elk. Boone is 10 miles away where Appalachian State University is located. Tweetsie Railroad amusement park is 13 miles away, and beautiful Blowing Rock is 16 miles away. And you can jump on the Blue Ridge Parkway from several different spots around the area. Grandfather Mountain is a must-see that is also nearby.

But you really might not want to leave Valle Crucis! Except to get groceries and gas...you'll need to drive into Boone for those.

There are nearby hiking trails above the Valle Crucis Conference Center that are open to the public.

We also have a Smart TV with access to Netflix and lots of games and books. You’re welcome to login to your own Hulu, DirecTV or other streaming services that you subscribe to (we do not provide access to those). We provide a gas grill for your use.

We look forward to renting our home to mature & responsible adults. This is our well-cared for family vacation home. If you’re looking for a house to have a big party, this is not the place. But we'd love to host you if you want a beautiful home in the most beautiful spot we know!

Property manager

Catherine Tumminello
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We do not permit smoking anywhere on our property
We have a Ring doorbell at the front door.

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
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, 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 in a rural area and in the mountains. Tweetsie Railroad is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech Mountain Resort are worth checking out. Travelling with kids? Consider Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade and Land of Oz. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

  • Hound Ears Golf Club - 11 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Julian Price Park - 15 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Kidd Brewer Stadium - 18 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Appalachian State University - 20 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 21 min drive - 19.5 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pedalin' Pig-Boone - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Blind Elk Tap Room - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Beech Mountain Brewing Company - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria El Paso - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Farmhouse in Heart of Valle Crucis pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Modern Farmhouse in Heart of Valle Crucis?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Farmhouse in Heart of Valle Crucis?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Modern Farmhouse in Heart of Valle Crucis located?

This family-friendly Banner Elk holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Alta Vista Gallery and B & B and Watauga River. Foggy Mountain Gem Mine and Apple Hill Farm are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

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

Peaceful and Beautiful

Loved the house and relaxing, peaceful surroundings. Enjoyed watching the cows across the road and deer eating apples in the yard. Beautiful flower garden. House was very comfortable. Thank you for sharing your home with us. Hope it is available for us next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex F., Marietta

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

Great trip to NC mountains

We enjoyed the property and its location which was close to all the attractions we wanted to visit. Would recommend!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theressa S.

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

Beautiful house

We had a great time at this home. It felt like a home away from home. Owners are lovely people. I would recommend this house to anyone staying in the area. Beautiful views and very comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cari M.

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

Absolutely beautiful

I don’t have enough words to fully describe how beautiful this home is. The house is decorated beautifully and was amazingly clean! My husband and I came with our 5 kids (7 and under) and we could not have picked a better place! The house has everything you could think of and then some! My big girls loved staying in the twin room and especially loved the lights above their beds! The baby gate and pack n play were a huge bonus! I cannot even begin to describe the views from this home. We loved sitting on the porch and watching the cows each day. We are looking forward to staying here again. Catherine and John truly thought of everything and were absolutely wonderful to work with. They were quick to answer any questions I had! Definitely a gem of a home!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C., Raleigh, NC

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

Fabulous Home Inside and Out

This home was truly beyond our expectations. The style, grounds, cleanliness and decor made you feel like you could stay forever. I am sure that we will be back in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

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

Third time for this wonderful place

My wife and I have spent the week of our anniversary here at the farmhouse in Valle Crucis for the 3rd time in 3 years. We love it. The house is very nice and beautifully situated on a hillside over looking adjacent farms. The weather in late July is amazing. The surrounding area is so relaxing. What can I say - we've stayed here 3 years in a row.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond L., INDIAN TRAIL

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

Serenity

If you want a peaceful place to stay that is conveniently located to Boone, this is the place! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this lovely home situated on a beautiful hillside. We've always loved the house designs featured in Southern Living, and this one did not disappoint. The owners were very communicative about every aspect of our stay and made it stressfree. The covered back porch has plenty of furniture that facilitates the enjoyment of a wonderful view of a cattle farm and hillsides. We highly recommend this rental! You won't be disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie F., Winston Salem, NC

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

Graduation Celebration

We celebrated my son’s graduation from Appalachian State University with family, and a few very close friends. An incredible setting for a special day! Everything was perfect! Communication with Catherine perfect, house beautiful, perfectly decorated, spotless, comfortable beds, well equipped kitchen, everything we hoped for and imagined. Will definitely return! A true gem.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Excellent location / Beautiful House

My wife took her friends for a weekend getaway and was blown away by the stunning features and location and extremely calm atmosphere. We will be booking again so that me and the family can join.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

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

Great family getaway

We had a wonderful time at this scenic mountain house. The house sits in a beautiful mountain setting but has great modern amenities. We were traveling with our two daughters (ages 5 and 7) and they loved the upstairs bedrooms and toys/ books on hand. We did tubing at hawks nest, skiing at Appalachian ski mountain and gem mining and the drive from the house was easy for each activity. Would highly recommend this spot for families and would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abby D.

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

Relaxing Stay

Our stay at the property was wonderful. The space was very clean (believe me I notice with 4 active kids all over the floors), wonderfully hospitable with all the “extras” to make it restful... comfy beds, stocked kitchen, lush towels, working TV’s, a porch swing, adult & children’s books, ect. The location was wonderful, especially when having children— lots of outdoor grass and hills to play on… a beautiful back porch overlooking the hills and mountains. Mast General Store, Valle Crucis Community Park, and Over Yonder are all fun places right down the street. Hope to be back to stay sometime in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi P.

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

Thanksgiving in the mountains

This is our second time staying here and we absolutely love the house! It such a cozy and clean farmhouse in a great location in Valle Crucis with a beautiful view. The beds are very comfortable and the outdoor space is fantastic. We had lots of fun playing in the yard and loved seeing the deer in the morning! I highly recommend this house and the owner is wonderful to work with and we look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Life size doll house

If you ever get a chance to stay here, do it. This place is so quaint. I felt like walking into the dollhouse from my childhood. The antiques and fun decor makes it so unique. My friends and I enjoyed our time just watching the cows graze From the back porch. It would’ve been great to have a fire feature in the back so we could stay outside longer. The kitchen was fully stocked and The Bluetooth speaker was perfect for playing out music. The beds were a bit uncomfortable but everything else made up for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Douglas W., Medina, Ohio

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

Wonderful stay at Charming Valley Crusis Farmhouse

My family and I had an amazing stay at this lovely farmhouse. The farmhouse could not be any more warm and welcoming .Beautiful and clean, this house and the property is very peaceful. It is well equipped and located in a place that is easy to get to outings. We have rented many vacation properties and this is by far my favorite!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig K.

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

Excellent Stay

Exactly what we expected. Happy with the layout of the house and the views
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Taylor O.

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

Great for a family

Beautiful, peaceful, and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

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

A Beautifully Situated Farmhouse in NC High Country

My wife and I just spent a week at Farmhouse for a 2nd year in a row and we've already booked it again for next year. Obviously, we love it. The house itself is very nice, well equipped, and very comfortable. The setting is beautiful. We sat on the back porch and watched the cows in the pasture across the way. We watch the deer graze on the hill in front of the house. We walked every morning at the Valle Crucis Park which is 1 mile away. This park is very nice - 1 mile walking path around it, playground equipment, pavilions, and it's on the banks of the Watauga River. We enjoyed the Mast General Store, Over Yonder Restaurant, zip lining at High Gravity Adventures (we're both close to 70), a wine tasting at Linville Falls Winery, Grandfather Mountain and The Local just off the App State campus in Boone. Catherine is a great host - like I said, we've already booked it for a 3rd year in a row.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbie H.

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

This property is beautiful, super clean and the area has easy access to everything.

This is the 2nd time we have stayed at this property. It’s usually booked we we’re very happy to be able to book it again. The area has great access to everything you would want to do. It’s so clean, new and has everything you need to feel right at home. We loved meeting Dutch (family dog) and watching the cows and fields being harvested. (Hay). The area is safe and made for very enjoyable walks. We will definitely stay at this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy S.

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

Repeat customer

We have stayed at this property before and loved it. The kids had asked to go back and we had a blast. Love the house and the location! Perfection!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Perfect!

Our stay was wonderful. The property is beautiful and have everything we needed. I do not have a single criticism. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

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

Perfect setting in mountains

This was our third trip in the past year to this property it is magnificent it is perfect I want to buy it the owner will not sell it ha ha ha ha I wouldn’t sell it either what a blessing to have this property in this location
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny F.

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

Sweet little Cottage

We really enjoyed our time at the cottage! The home was very tidy and they had thought of everything you would need. From toiletries and hairdryers in the bath rooms to condiments in the fridge and coffee and light snacks in the bar. Catherine was very nice and helpful with any questions we had regarding the property. We would highly recommend staying here to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

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

Stunning property

Looking for a peaceful and clean escape? This place has been thoughtfully put together with everything you need. The pictures are exactly what you get and better. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nilza F.

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

Lovely house

Well located between Sugar and Beech Mountains. The house is elegant and very comfortable and owner’s good taste and style was a key ingredient to make our stay a home feel. Communication with owner was proactive. We highly recommend this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Beautiful stay!

We loved spending time with our family in this beautiful home. Catherine and John had the house thoughtfully prepared with everything we would have needed - in the kitchens, living room, bedrooms, etc. We loved sitting on the front and back porch enjoying the property. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by Catherine Tumminello

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We are John and Catherine Tumminello! John is originally from NY and has lived in Nashville for 17 years. He works at a nonprofit arts organization which runs free music and youth education programs in Centennial Park. Catherine is originally from Valle Crucis, North Carolina and passionately roots for the Tar Heels. She spends her time chasing around our daughter, Tessa, and managing our short term rental properties in the downstairs of our home in Nashville and our new farmhouse in Valle Crucis. We love hosting our guests and pride ourselves on having over 230 5-Star reviews!

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