Enlightened Elk Escape

Banner Elk, North Carolina
$322 avg/night
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 12

Max Sleeps

Welcome to Enlightened Elk Escape!

Enlightened Elk Escape is a log cabin with a unique mountain character in a central location convenient to all the High Country offers. Located just a few minutes from downtown Banner Elk, the lodge sits right between Sugar and Beech Mountain Ski Resorts, about ten miles to either one. Grandfather Mountain is also about ten miles away. The property is convenient to Boone, Blowing Rock, Tweetsie Railroad, Hawksnest Snow-tubing and Zip-lining, LinvilleFalls and Caverns, Valle Crucis, and everything else one would want to do or see in the NC High Country!

*Allows pets with an additional fee.

The impressive main floor great room has high exposed beam tongue-and-groove ceilings with large windows revealing the mountain scenery. Leather furniture surrounds the stacked stone gas fireplace and TV. A custom wood dining table accommodates all eight guests in the dining room, with the kitchen just beyond.

The lower level features a game room with a pool table, piano, and a large, mounted flat-screen TV. The lower-level deck has a hot tub, a wooden porch swing, and a propane heater. The backyard has a picnic table and fire pit for afternoon picnics and evening marshmallow roasts.

The main floor master bedroom has a comfortable queen bed, deck access, a TV, and an ensuite bathroom with a claw foot tub and step-in shower. The upper level has a bedroom with a full bed, a TV, and a second loft sleeping area open to the great room below. The open loft has a double bed and a twin bed with a twin trundle. There is a queen bedroom on the lower level and a full bathroom with a soaking tub and tile shower.

Additional amenities include wifi, central heating, air conditioning, a washer and dryer, and ROKU-equipped TVs. This property is pet-friendly, and two dogs are welcome with your reservation. Additional pet fees apply. The paved driveway has parking for two to three cars outside the lower-level garage (no garage parking). The long staircase from the parking area to the main level deck accesses the front entrance.

The stylish mountain decor and bright colors create an appealing mountain getaway experience at Enlightened Elk Escape!

**Please note: We highly recommend you prepare for inclement weather and poor road conditions with a 4-WD or AWD vehicle, as well as tire chains in the wintertime.

Must be at least 25 years of age to book.

Cancellation Policy:
Bookings canceled at least 60 days before the start of the stay will receive 100% refund

Bookings canceled at least 30 days before the start of the stay will receive 50% refund

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 3454 Sq Ft (321 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub Sauna
  • BATHROOMS

    3.5 Bathrooms Jetted Bathtub Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cave Exploring Nearby Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Rafting Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Pool Or Billiards Table TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 12

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Diana T.

    Submitted Dec 27, 2025

    Stayed Dec 22, 2025

    Would recommend a general overall inspection of everything just to name a few things / oven was not working / some outlets were not working / many light bulbs burned out or missing … would have been nice to have had a few more basic items furnished (only say this because many others we have rented have had more furnished and prevented a trip to the store) it is a wonderful cabin and spacious / not complaining-just making you guys aware of what our family observed Thanks for everything!!

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