The pond at Elka Gardens, surrounded by wooded banks
Bakersville, North Carolina

Elka Gardens

A romantic cottage for 2 and a mountain house for up to 6, each with a private luxury hot tub in the woods of Bakersville, North Carolina.

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Bubbling deck hot tub looking toward forest and blue sky beside screened porch.

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 2 bathrooms

The Cottage

A romantic stay for 2, with a private hot tub, double rainfall shower, and screened porch.

Large covered deck hot tub and lounge chairs with a view across the wooded garden.

Up to 6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2.5 bathrooms

The House

Space to get away with friends, with a private hot tub, wood-burning fireplace, and a dining table for shared meals.

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Planted hillside and woodland at Elka Gardens
The place & its surroundings

At Elka Gardens
and nearby

Walk the woodland trails to the pond, or head out to explore Bakersville and the surrounding mountains.

Guests at the Cottage

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“The abundance of windows brought the outdoors in”
Rita · The Cottage · Airbnb
“The cottage was extremely clean and free of clutter.”
Briana · The Cottage · Airbnb