Cabin

A-Frame of Mind! SO Cute, Cozy and OH SO Clean! A+ Banner Elk Location!

Family-friendly cabin in Banner Elk

Photo gallery for A-Frame of Mind! SO Cute, Cozy and OH SO Clean! A+ Banner Elk Location!

Living area
Exterior detail
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

View map
  • Place, Sugar Mountain Resort
  • Place, Beech Mountain Resort
  • Place, Land of Oz

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Primary

1 King Bed, 1 Crib and 2 Child Beds

Upstairs bedroom and loft

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Primary Bath

Shower only

Upstairs Bath

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

A-Frame of Mind! SO Cute, Cozy and OH SO Clean! A+ Banner Elk Location!

In the center of Banner Elk lies a charming two-bedroom cottage that provides the ideal retreat for your upcoming mountain vacation. Surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of the Appalachian Mountains, you'll be just a short 10-minute drive from the slopes of Sugar Mountain Resort and a 12-minute drive from the thrilling runs of Beech Mountain Resort. For a day of adventure, Grandfather Mountain is just a 24-minute drive away, where you can explore the iconic Mile High Swinging Bridge and encounter native wildlife.

Back at the cabin, you'll find all the comforts of home, including free WiFi, a washing machine and dryer, a cozy fireplace, and a smart TV with cable channels and streaming. The fully stocked kitchen is equipped with a stove, oven, refrigerator, outside deck grill, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, kettle, blender, and toaster, allowing you to easily prepare delicious meals. Enjoy your culinary creations at the dining table, surrounded by the cabin's rustic charm. Dining is also available on the wonderful deck where you feel like you are in a tree house away from the world!

After a day of outdoor exploration, unwind on the balcony with a cup of coffee, your favorite beverage or relax in the living room, where you'll find good old fashioned games to unplug and enjoy some family time. The cabin also features two bathrooms, plenty of towels, guest toiletries, a hair dryer, an iron and board, air conditioning in both bedrooms, heating throughout, and wonderful linens, ensuring your comfort throughout your stay. With a baby gate, high chair, pack and play and games for kids, this cabin is perfect for families. Secure parking in the garage completes the package, making your mountain retreat a truly carefree experience.
*Things To Note Please
~Stairs are required to enter this property. We ask our guests to make sure this is something they are comfortable with prior to booking.
~The drive does have a slight incline as so many mountain properties do! It is what make us the mountains. It is paved, however, manageable by 99% of our guests regardless of the type of car they may drive. And... it is maintained in the winter by a wonderful local gentleman on call for us with his snow plow! He never lets us down and we feel super fortunate to have him look after our driveway on the many wintry days the high country produces!
~The property does have 1 security camera facing the driveway and mounted above the garage. This is for monitoring the property when it is unoccupied and for monitoring winter conditions of the drive. We turn it off when our guests arrive except to periodically check conditions of snow accumulation. There are no other cameras inside or out on our property.

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
200.00 cleaning fee for reservations over 28days. Covid falls under regular cancellation policy effective 7/1/2022

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Banner Elk

Located in Banner Elk, this cabin is in the mountains. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Land of Oz, or check out an event or a game at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

  • Lees-McRae College - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 8 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park - 10 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Land of Oz - 13 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Puerto Nuevo - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A-Frame of Mind! SO Cute, Cozy and OH SO Clean! A+ Banner Elk Location! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at A-Frame of Mind! SO Cute, Cozy and OH SO Clean! A+ Banner Elk Location! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A-Frame of Mind! SO Cute, Cozy and OH SO Clean! A+ Banner Elk Location! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A-Frame of Mind! SO Cute, Cozy and OH SO Clean! A+ Banner Elk Location! located?

This family-friendly Banner Elk cabin is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Flat Top Brewing Company and Tate-Evans Park. The Greene and Elk Statue are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 139 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Mountain Getawar

Check in was easy, place was peaceful, and great location to grandfather mountain!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our family and dog. We enjoyed lots of time on the deck!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin is adorable and in a great location. Easy communication and instructions. Super comfortable beds as well. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet getaway

This was our second time staying here, and hope to return in the future. The cabin is very clean, well stocked, and dog friendly! Close to plenty of hiking trails, restaurants, and shopping nearby. We had a great time!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect for my three-day stay. The town center is within walking distance, as long as you don’t mind a few hills on the return. I had to work remotely during my visit, and the Wi-Fi was exceptionally fast—ideal for both work and streaming. The bed was very comfortable, and the deck was a highlight. I enjoyed sitting outside after dark with minimal issues from mosquitoes. Lisa was incredibly kind and responsive. Truly one of the best rentals I have stayed in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessi S., Charlotte, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cabin

Wonderful location, comfortable bed, and great amenities. We’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving get away

A Frame of Mind was a perfect location and perfect accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual visit

We plan an annual visit to this area, and this cabin has become part of our tradition - great place to stay for a small family and would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arlene K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Mountain Cabin

We thoroughly enjoyed staying in A Frame of Minds that was so easy to get to, first class in comfort, and very pleasing mountain decor that has a very thoughtful host. Plus after experiencing having a garage with a remote opener is now a must have especially in winter. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Rental and Owners

Excellent Rental and the owners are extremely nice, would definitely book again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noelle U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

We really enjoyed this property and found the owner overwhelmingly responsive on any question we had… also loved the welcome gift for us and our pup!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trish F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A-frame of mind

The house was exactly as advertised, and it was clean and welcoming. Lisa responds to messages promptly, and directions to the house are spot on. Only negative is the steep, narrow driveway. I have a big truck, but a small car can park easily.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marty R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Frame of Mind

All aspects outstanding. Host (Lisa) top shelf in every way. Definitely can’t go wrong staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

miranda w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

Whole family had a great time. Property was clean and well appointed. Cute touches with the bears. Good location. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dexter C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location in Banner Elk

We had a great stay and Lisa was very responsive and made sure we had everything we needed at the cabin. The cabin is a short walk to the greenway that leads to downtown Banner Elk. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay!

This cabin is super clean and cute! Beds were comfortable. Plenty of room to spread out! Owners were great with communication and very welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful getaway in the mountains

Great location. Easy walk to downtown! Great deck and everything you need
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient & Cozy

Nice cabin, close to town…walking distance to park and restaurants. Owners were very accommodating, allowing us to check in early. Special touches (basket of snacks, fans in both bedrooms for white noise, cute plush bears on the kids beds) made our stay with kids even better!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brigid B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Banner Elk

We had a great visit. The cabin has everything we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith H., Mount Airy , NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Nice place to stay a couple nights or longer. Enjoyed our accommodations recommend to anyone especially if you are a dog lover. They go above and beyond.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B., Huntersville NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing cabin

We were in Banner Elk for our nieces wedding! Cabin couldn’t have suited our needs any better for our family of 4! Close to everything but quiet and relaxing. Lisa is a most gracious host. Would definitely stay again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway!

We had a great stay at A Frame of Mind. We spent a day skiing at Beech Mountain and a day hiking at Grandfather Mountain. The house was very convenient to both. It was also convenient to downtown Banner Elk, although it was a little longer walk than anticipated. The house was very comfortable and had everything you would need for a relaxing stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara F., United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Very pleasent

It was good Being older we Wish we knew about the stairs And the steep driveway Nice rental
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun

Very good
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Home Base for Skiing Sugar

Our family of four and two Goldendoodles absolutely loved our stay. The cabin was cozy and had everything we needed for relaxing by the fire, preparing meals, and even playing games. We loved being 3 minutes from Banner Elk and 10 minutes from Sugar Mountain. Lisa was a breeze to communicate with, check-in was easy, and having a garage to use was so awesome. It felt more like borrowing a good friend’s home than staying at a rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Lisa PolhIll

Host profile image
Thanks for considering "A- Frame of Mind," our little cabin in the trees of Banner Elk. I am Lisa PolhIll, and own the cabin together with my husband, Frank. We fell in love with the high country several years ago visiting often in the summer to escape the Alabama heat! We now are lucky to spend a large portion of the year here and enjoy ever moment of it! We manage this property ourselves and when we aren't available we have trusted friends who do so for us.

Why they chose this property

We chose this property to share as a rental because we think it will fit the need of so many travelers. Our goal with A Frame of Mind is to provide a comfortable, extra clean and convenient location for our guests to call home for awhile while visiting this special area! The convenient walkable location to downtown Banner Elk is the best! We have traveled a lot in our lives and stayed at many many rentals. It is our goal to make this cabin one where you feel at home and totally comfortable. We know vacation time is a special time and nothing sets the stage for that time better than a great place to call your home away from home! We hope you find that here at A Frame of Mind. If we may have missed anything or can do anything to make your stay more comfortable, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.

What makes this property unique

LOCATION!! You can't beat this location so very close to Banner Elk "downtown" The privacy and coziness of the cabin is great for relaxing and quality downtime. The cabin is squeaky clean and provided with all the comforts of home! Personally owned and managed you are a true guest and not just a reservation number when you choose A-Frame of Mind. We can't wait to host you and your group!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests