About Elka Gardens
The place around
your stay
A private wooded property in Bakersville, North Carolina, with trails, streams, a pond, and 2 distinct places to stay.

2 stays
One mountain setting
The Cottage and The House each have their own indoor and outdoor spaces and are out of sight of each other.
The Cottage is designed around time for 2. The House offers more room to gather, with 3 bedrooms and space for up to 6 guests.


Time outdoors
Woods, water,
and walking trails
Walk the woodland trails to the pond. You may see deer, wild turkeys, birds, and other wildlife during your stay.
Walking the property
The trails are natural mountain paths. Parts of the land are not accessible, and the pond is not for swimming.