Title: The Zen Den a peaceful cottage with mountain views in gorgeous Banner Elk - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108510000/108506900/108506831/bcec7fa1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108510000/108506900/108506831/eec4b9d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108510000/108506900/108506831/8200ced1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108510000/108506900/108506831/c8b97e49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108510000/108506900/108506831/e37d59c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 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 - 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 ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117770000/117765400/117765318/becbb5a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bear Lodge Cabin Cozy Mountain Retreat, Banner Elk Mill Ridge - Pool - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=117765318&PinnedHotelID=117765318&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27140000/27130300/27130281/f860bcd0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Relaxing Cozy Cabin in the Heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. 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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 Mill Ridge, a neighborhood in Banner Elk, is home to this cabin. Tweetsie Railroad is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech Mountain Resort are worth checking out. Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade and Land of Oz are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking. [Visit our Banner Elk travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Banner-Elk.dx10821) [View more Cabin rentals in Banner Elk](https://www.expedia.ca/Banner-Elk-Cabins.d10821-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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 - Grandfather Vineyard & Winery - 17 min walk - 1.4 km - Hound Ears Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.1 km - Julian Price Park - 6 min drive - 4.4 km - Appalachian State University - 16 min drive - 15.4 km - Grandfather Mountain - 24 min drive - 23.5 km ### Getting around - Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 92 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive - ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬16 min drive - ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬15 min drive - ‪Puerto Nuevo - ‬10 min drive - ‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Zen Den a peaceful cottage with mountain views in gorgeous Banner Elk have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is The Zen Den a peaceful cottage with mountain views in gorgeous Banner Elk pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). ### Where is The Zen Den a peaceful cottage with mountain views in gorgeous Banner Elk located? > Located in Mill Ridge, this cabin is steps from Watauga River, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Grandfather Vineyard & Winery and The Greater Foscoe Mining Co.. Grandfather Trout Farm is 2.6 mi (4.3 km) away. ## 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 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 ### 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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