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The Zen Den a peaceful cottage with mountain views in gorgeous Banner Elk

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Smart TV, fireplace, books
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
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Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Banner Elk, NC
  • Place, Watauga River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Grandfather Mountain State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Zen Den a peaceful cottage with mountain views in gorgeous Banner Elk

Welcome to The Zen Den, a peaceful retreat in the heart of Banner Elk. Perfect for up to 4 guests, this stylish, elevated space offers a serene escape with modern comforts. Explore nearby Boone, Blowing Rock, and Beech Mountain, where you can snowboard, ski, hike, and more. After a day of adventure, unwind in the tranquil ambiance of The Zen Den. Whether you’re here to relax or explore, our space is the ideal base for your mountain getaway. Book now and experience the best of Banner Elk!
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Watauga River. Enjoy features like an outdoor pool and laundry facilities. The cabin offers a kitchen and a fireplace.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine and fireplace
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts
  • Steps from Watauga River and a 1-minute drive from The Greater Foscoe Mining Co.
The Zen Den a peaceful cottage with mountain views in gorgeous Banner Elk offers its guests an outdoor pool and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Banner Elk cabin is smoke free.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

The Zen Den a peaceful cottage with mountain views in gorgeous Banner Elk Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason K., Raleigh, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Host provided everything we needed to make check-in and check-out smooth a couple days before we arrived
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Hudson C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The stay was good, the location was great and it had everything we needed. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025