Title: The Zen Den a peaceful cottage with mountain views in gorgeous Banner Elk - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # The Zen Den a peaceful cottage with mountain views in gorgeous Banner Elk Cabin in Banner Elk with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for The Zen Den a peaceful cottage with mountain views in gorgeous Banner Elk ![Smart TV, fireplace, books - The Zen Den a peaceful cottage with mountain views in gorgeous Banner Elk (Banner Elk)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108510000/108506900/108506831/e37d59c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Zen Den a peaceful cottage with mountain views in gorgeous Banner Elk (Banner Elk)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108510000/108506900/108506831/c860c207.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Zen Den a peaceful cottage with mountain views in gorgeous Banner Elk (Banner Elk)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108510000/108506900/108506831/736bdd41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The Zen Den a peaceful cottage with mountain views in gorgeous Banner Elk (Banner Elk)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108510000/108506900/108506831/bcec7fa1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib - The Zen Den a peaceful cottage with mountain views in gorgeous Banner Elk (Banner Elk)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108510000/108506900/108506831/c2dd7c41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At The Zen Den in Banner Elk, unwind in the tranquil ambiance of this stylish retreat. Perfect for 4 guests, explore nearby Boone, Blowing Rock and Beech Mountain with plenty of opportunities to snowboard or hike. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire cabin 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Fireplace - Air conditioning - Washer - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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! ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Heated pool - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the cabin: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - 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 elevator (single-level property) - Smoking not allowed ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18994000/18993962/2528e67b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Elkhorn Cabin Blowing Rock NC Mountain views Lenoir - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 111 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-27&selected=18993962&PinnedHotelID=18993962&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33496700/33496655/3bf0cd55.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 'Got Rocks' 1 acre on Watauga River, Gazebo, Flat yard, Close to Golf Courses Banner Elk - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 229 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-27&selected=33496655&PinnedHotelID=33496655&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105110000/105102300/105102268/b7f052ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Whispering Pines Retreat Downtown - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 32 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-27&selected=105102268&PinnedHotelID=105102268&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91180000/91178500/91178421/bf797482.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mountain Cottage on Ski Slopes Blowing Rock - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-27&selected=91178421&PinnedHotelID=91178421&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71060000/71060000/71059931/8a904e8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fox Crossing - Mountain Views, Game Room & Pet-Friendly Cabin! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=36.15353,-81.78112&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:sbu%7BE%7EzcrN%3FS%3FQ%3FS%3FS%40S%40Q%40S%40S%40QBS%40Q%40SBQBSBQBQBSBQDSDQBQDODQDSFODQDQFQFOFOFQFOFOFOHQFMHOHOHMHOHMHMHOJMHMJMHKJMJKJMJKJKLKJIJKLKJILIJILILILGLILILELINGLGLELENELENGLCNELCNCNELANENALCN%3FNCNAN%3FLAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%3FN%40NBN%3FLBN%40NDL%40NDNBLBNDNBLFNDLDLDLDNFLFLHLDLHLHLFLHLHJHLHJHLJJJJHLJJJJJJLJJJLHJJLJLHLHNHLJLFNHLHNHNFLHPFNFNFNHPDNFNFPDPDPFNDRDPDPBNDPDRBPBRBPBPBRBP%40RBP%40R%40P%40R%40R%40P%40R%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FRARAPARARAPARCPARCPCRCPCPCPCREREPCNEPEPERGNEPEPGPGNENIPGNGNGNIPGLININILGNKLILINILKLKLIJKJKLKJKLKJMJKHKJMJKHMHKHMHMHMFMHMFMFMHMFODMFMDMDODMFOBODMBOBODM%40ODO%40MBO%3FOBO%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAO%3FOAOCO%3FMCOAOEMAOEOCMCOEMCOGMEOEMEMGMEOGMIMGMGMIMGMIMIKIMIKIMKKKKIMKKKKMKKKMKKIKKMIMKMIOIMIMIOIMIOIOGMIQGOGOGOGQGOGOGQEQEQGOESEQEOCQEQESCSCQCQCQCSCQASAQCSAQASASAQAS%3FS%3FS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jVfK2jf9zL4aC7GZqO4HTflAp2U=) Banner Elk, NC #### What's nearby - Watauga River \- 1 min walk \- 0.1 km - The Greater Foscoe Mining Co. \- 11 min walk \- 0.9 km - Grandfather Vineyard & Winery \- 17 min walk \- 1.4 km - Grandfather Trout Farm \- 4 min drive \- 2.7 km - Grandfather Mountain State Park \- 5 min drive \- 3.0 km #### Getting around - Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 92 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬16 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive - ‪Puerto Nuevo - ‬10 min drive - ‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬16 min drive - ‪Mountain Grounds Coffee and Tea Co - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Zen Den a peaceful cottage with mountain views in gorgeous Banner Elk have a pool? ### Is The Zen Den a peaceful cottage with mountain views in gorgeous Banner Elk pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### Where is The Zen Den a peaceful cottage with mountain views in gorgeous Banner Elk located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Zen Den a peaceful cottage with mountain views in gorgeous Banner Elk Reviews ## Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Hudson C. Sep 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy The stay was good, the location was great and it had everything we needed. Would definitely stay here again. ##### Hudson C. 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