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Enlightened Elk Escape

Cabin near Sugar Mountain Resort in Banner Elk

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TV, fireplace
Dining
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12321 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Banner Elk, NC
  • Place, Lees-McRae College
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Banner House Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Elk Statue
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the area

Banner Elk

In Banner Elk .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Lees-McRae College and 6 miles (10 km) of Banner House Museum with a stay here. Tate-Evans Park and The Greene are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Lees-McRae College - 3 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Banner House Museum - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Elk Statue - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • The Greene - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Mountain Glen Golf Club - 7 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Enlightened Elk Escape

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, Linville Falls 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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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 3,454 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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
  • 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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Enlightened Elk Escape Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Diana T.

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!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025