About this home

Escape to where the only sounds are the breeze through the trees and the crackle of the fire. Tucked away in a peaceful, private setting, Little Elk Lodge is the mountain retreat so many dream of but few ever find. This charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath log cabin offers incredible long-range mountain views, timeless log cabin character, and the kind of quiet that reminds you why you came to the mountains in the first place. Inside, warm wood floors, soaring tongue-and-groove vaulted ceilings, and a stone gas-fireplace create an inviting space to gather after a day of adventure. The open-concept living and kitchen area is perfect for entertaining. A double set of sliding glass doors frame the mountain views, and the spacious deck provides the perfect place to enjoy sunrise coffee, afternoon breezes, or star-filled evenings. The main level features a comfortable primary suite, while the upper level offers a second bedroom, full bath, and loft overlooking the great room. The unfinished basement provides abundant storage or future expansion potential, with a 3-bedroom septic permit already in place should you decide to grow the space. Offered fully furnished and managed by Carolina Cabin Rentals, Little Elk Lodge is ready to be enjoyed from day one. While it feels wonderfully secluded, you're just 17 minutes from downtown Banner Elk and within easy reach of Sugar Mountain, Beech Mountain, the Elk River, Grandfather Mountain, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and countless hiking trails and waterfalls. Whether you're searching for a weekend escape, a vacation home or an investment property, Little Elk Lodge captures everything people love about mountain living... privacy, peaceful surroundings, breathtaking views, and an authentic log cabin experience that makes it easy to leave the everyday behind.

Facts and features

Schools

• Freedom Trail Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 3.2 mi

  7

• Cranberry Middle School

  middle · 6-8 · 3.2 mi

  5

• Avery County High School

  high · 9-12 · 8.6 mi

  3

• Rainbow Christian Academy

  middle · 8-10 · 3.6 mi

• Banner Elk Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 5.7 mi

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• Newland Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 7.6 mi

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Price history

• Oct 9, 2026 · Price Changed$539,000
• Jul 31, 2026 · Listed$549,000
• Dec 22, 2023 · Sold$500,000
• Jul 21, 2023 · Listed$545,000
• Jul 7, 2023 · Listing Removed—
• Feb 11, 2023 · Price Changed$560,000
• Aug 25, 2022 · Price Changed$595,000
• Aug 21, 2022 · Listed$650,000

Tax history

• 2025$1,996 tax · $475,000 assessed
• 2023$1,996 tax · $475,000 assessed
• 2022$2,005 tax · $475,000 assessed
• 2021$1,224 tax · $211,700 assessed
• 2020$1,224 tax · $211,700 assessed
• 2019$1,224 tax · $211,700 assessed
• 2018$1,224 tax · $211,700 assessed
• 2017$1,205 tax · $207,800 assessed

Home value

$600,000

• Collateral Analytics$600,000
• Cotality$532,400

Where it is