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Echota: A Beautiful Gated Community

Whether you’re visiting for a weekend getaway or an extended stay, Echota offers a peaceful mountain retreat. Just minutes from Boone, Banner Elk, Valle Crucis, and Blowing Rock, this 118-acre community is surrounded by environmentally preserved natural beauty, providing the perfect backdrop for elegantly crafted Adirondack-style homes and townhomes.

As a gated community, Echota offers a variety of amenities for relaxation and recreation:

  • Ridge-top outdoor pool with hot tub

  • Indoor pool and hot tub

  • Fitness rooms

  • Catch-and-release fishing ponds

  • Access to a nature conservancy with hiking trails leading to the Watauga River

 

Echota combines serenity, recreation, and natural beauty to create the ultimate mountain getaway.

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Echota pool

Echota Amenities

Outdoor pool

Perched above the Watauga River Valley, the “edge of the world” pool offers breathtaking views, a soothing waterfall, and inviting amenities including a hot tub, bar area, and fireplace. Open May 1–October 1.

Indoor Pool

Rain or snow, it’s always pool weather at Echota. Our indoor pool features mountain views, a sunlit retractable roof, and a gentle beach entry for kids—plus a deeper section for lap swimming.

fitness centers

Echota offers two fitness centers for year-round wellness—one by the indoor pool and hot tub, and another at Echota on the Ridge with modern equipment and easy access to the outdoor pool.

Clubhouses

The Ridge Clubhouse offers sweeping views and elegant gathering spaces beside a stunning outdoor pool, while the original Clubhouse pairs rustic warmth with access to the indoor pool and fitness center—ideal for any season.

riverpark

The Bryan Booe Memorial Riverpark, a 25-acre sanctuary along the Watauga River, sits just across Highway 105 from Echota. This protected natural space invites residents and guests to walk, picnic, or simply unwind by the water.

backyard games

Family fun is right at home with classic backyard games just steps away from our condo, including bocce ball courts and a spacious activity lawn —perfect for a little friendly competition or relaxed family fun.

hiking trails

Enjoy miles of scenic walking and hiking trails that wind through Echota. Paved roads and gentle paths make exploring easy year-round, from the Riverpark’s peaceful mile-long trail to the nearby Blue Ridge Parkway’s breathtaking routes.

fishing ponds

Echota’s two stocked ponds are home to trout, bass, and bluegill, as well as turtles, geese, and other wildlife. No fishing license—or even fishing—is required; simply enjoy a stroll, skip stones, or savor a peaceful moment by the water.

Nestled in the heart of the High Country, Echota keeps you close to everything you love about Boone, Blowing Rock, and Banner Elk. Whether you’re relaxing in the community or exploring the area’s endless outdoor adventures, every visit feels like coming home.

Echota map
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