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The Inn at Elk River

875 West Main Street W., Highway 194, Banner Elk, NC 28604
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Charlotte
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

Over the years, we stayed at the Inn we've always been pleased. The Inn at Elk River is IMO a true B & B, not a hyped up large hotel like the Grove Park, etc. We enjoy the location just outside of downtown Banner Elk and proximity to Boone and Blowing Rock. There are good restaurants near by and the... More

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jslowery, Owner at The Inn at Elk River, responded to this review
April 10, 2013

All of us at the Inn at Elk River appreciate your feedback & review of our inn & our wonderful innkeeper, Darlene! Thank you so much for your stay & please tell all of your friends! Please come back to our B&B inn on your next return to Banner Elk! Thanks again! More

Morganton, North Carolina, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2013

Our room was exceptionally clean and the full fireplace added to our comfortable and cozy stay. Hostess was very generous and accomodating. Breakfast was very tastly. We will definitely return .... David & Kathy

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jslowery, Owner at The Inn at Elk River, responded to this review
March 27, 2013

All of us at the Inn at Elk River appreciate your feedback & review of our inn & our wonderful innkeeper, Darlene! Thank you so much for your stay & please tell all of your friends! Please come back to our B&B inn on your next return to Banner Elk! Thanks again! More

Gastonia, North Carolina
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2013

My wife and I stayed at "The Inn at Banner Elk" during Valentine's Day weekend Feb 14-17, 2013. We had a Wonderful time! The Williamsburg style B&B "Inn" was so comfortable!!! Our room had a beautiful full fireplace which keep us warm and cozy while several inches of sparkling snow poured down around our B&B and all of Banner Elk.... More

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jslowery, Owner at The Inn at Elk River, responded to this review
March 21, 2013

Thanks Jay so very much for your outstanding review on Trip Advisor! All of us at the Inn at Elk River appreciate your feedback & review of our inn & our wonderful innkeeper, Darlene! Thank you so much for your stay & please tell all of your friends! Please come back to our B&B inn on your next return to... More

Clemson, South Carolina
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2013

My wife and I just spent our 15 year anniversary here. The hostess was as friendly as ANYONE could ever meet. The den and the rooms were clean and cozy. Definitely would recommend the Inn and stay there again. Brian V

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jslowery, Owner at The Inn at Elk River, responded to this review
March 12, 2013

All of us at the Inn at Elk River appreciate your feedback & review of our inn & our wonderful innkeeper, Darlene! Thank you so much for your stay & please tell all of your friends! Please come back to our B&B inn on your next return to Banner Elk! Thanks again! More

Denver, North Carolina, United States
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2013

We loved our stay at the Inn and would definitely return again. The room was wonderful and created a relaxing atmosphere plus we loved the fireplace. Darlene was a fantastic host and made us feel welcome as soon as we walked in. And don't get me started on the breakfast, it was fantastic! We were the only ones there at... More

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jslowery, Owner at The Inn at Elk River, responded to this review
March 14, 2013

All of us at the Inn at Elk River appreciate your feedback & review of our inn & our wonderful innkeeper, Darlene! Thank you so much for your stay & please tell all of your friends! Please come back to The Inn at Elk River on your next return to Banner Elk! Thanks again! More

Hickory, North Carolina
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2013

We have stayed there s couple of times now and we really enjoy staying there! It is a lovely setting no matter what season. Darlene is always very friendly and helpful. We plan to stay there again real soon!

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jslowery, Owner at The Inn at Elk River, responded to this review
March 5, 2013

All of us at the Inn at Elk River appreciate your feedback & review of our inn & our wonderful innkeeper, Darlene! Thank you so much for your stay & please tell all of your friends! Please come back to our B&B inn on your next return to Banner Elk! Thanks again! More

Hickory, North Carolina
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2013

The Inn is like a second home. Cozy fireplace in the den and a friendly Inn Keeper who takes care of all your needs. Breakfast is fantastic overlooking the mountains. The rooms are clean and comfortable. Each room has access to a deck that shares the same view you get at breakfast.

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jslowery, Owner at The Inn at Elk River, responded to this review
March 5, 2013

All of us at the Inn at Elk River appreciate your feedback & review of our inn & our wonderful innkeeper, Darlene! Thank you so much for your stay & please tell all of your friends! Please come back to our B&B inn on your next return to Banner Elk! Thanks again! More

Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2013

It was cold outside but warm within. We came to see the snow but just want our tootsies to stay warm. Our room got heated up quickly with the baseboard heat and toasty hot with the fire going. The wind was blowing outside on this wintery night in January--it sounded like jets overhead,,perched on a ridge like it is--overlooking the... More

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jslowery, Owner at The Inn at Elk River, responded to this review
March 5, 2013

All of us at the Inn at Elk River appreciate your feedback & review of our inn & our wonderful innkeeper, Darlene! Thank you so much for your stay & please tell all of your friends! Please come back to our B&B inn on your next return to Banner Elk! Thanks again! More

coinjock,nc
Senior Contributor
28 reviews 28 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 4, 2012

The inn was ok, everything worked, and it was clean. Darlene was extremely accomodating and helpful. However, the walls are paper thin and you can hear all conversations and noises from adjoining rooms. Also, if you want the social aspect of a B&B, this is your place....if you want a little more privacy, its not for you.

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jslowery, Owner at The Inn at Elk River, responded to this review
December 5, 2012

All of us at the Inn at Elk River appreciate your feedback & review of our inn & our wonderful innkeeper, Darlene! Thank you so much for your stay & please tell all of your friends! Please come back to our B&B inn on your next return to Banner Elk! Thanks again! More

Chesapeake, Virginia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 24, 2012

My wife and I had an absolute wonderful time during our stay at The Inn at Banner Elk. Darlene is fantastic. The views were stunning, the service was great and the hospitality was beyond anything we could have expected. We will definitely make a return trip. Darlene, keep up the great work

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jslowery, Owner at The Inn at Elk River, responded to this review
November 26, 2012

All of us at the Inn at Elk River appreciate your glowing review of our inn & our wonderful innkeeper, Darlene! Thank you so much for your stay & please tell all of your friends! Please come back to our B&B inn on your next return to Banner Elk! Thanks again! More

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Additional Information about The Inn at Elk River

Address: 875 West Main Street W., Highway 194, Banner Elk, NC 28604
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Region: United States > North Carolina > North Carolina Mountains > Banner Elk
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 9 B&Bs / Inns in Banner Elk
Price Range: $$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Inn at Elk River in Banner Elk, NC is honored to have received a 2012 Trip Advisor Award of Excellence! For the past year, Trip Advisor has ranked the Inn at Elk River as the #1 B&B facility in the NC High Country Mountain region, an honor that Innkeeper Darlene Calvert works very hard to maintain. The Inn is always spotless clean and fresh. The Inn has 8 rooms with private baths and a beautiful view of the NC mountains from the deck outside each room. Four of the eight rooms have working fireplaces for cool, cozy evenings. Room rates include a full breakfast for two prepared and served fresh each morning. The Inn at Elk River is an inviting Williamsburg Inn that has been owned and operated by three couples since 1996; John and Malinda Lowery, Bill and Loretta Dodgen and Richard and Ann Miller. Come and enjoy every season in Banner Elk N.C. as The Inn at Elk River is open year round and the hospitality will surpass your expectations. Come see for yourself why The Inn at Elk River has been rated the #1 B&B in the NC mountains by TripAdvisor for the past year! ... more   less 

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