Beloved rustic, historic family cottage available May 1st to rent unfurnished for long term rental.
Peaceful, historic unpretentious cabin with bucolic setting. Incredible location on Dobbins Road with flat, accessible driveway. Easy to access, very safe, relaxing with ample gardening space. Mostly original wood floors. Basic washer/ dryer, stove, dishwasher, fridge/ freezer and supplemental freezer. Excellent heating and cooling system with 4 head mini-split for 1,300 sq ft home - this home is loved, old, well cared for, and very comfortable in winter and summer. 2 - 5 steps exterior, 2 steps interior. Magical small sitting porch that delivers on the history and soul of the Appalachians.
Flat parking/ driveway. 2-wheel drive friendly.
~1,390 sq ft. Has been lived in as a 3-bedroom, 2-bath in the past however best use is as 2-bedroom. 2-bath with a good sized home office (additional 2nd office space also feasible).
Perfect for working couple with or without a child. Dog possible upon approval of owner and additional deposit. Maximum of 2 - 3 tenants, application and renters insurance required.
Renter responsible for all utilities and yard upkeep. Property is on a well. Renter agrees to allow landlord and landlord agent access to home with 24 hours notice. Absolutely no smoking, candles, or open flame. Other restrictions apply.
House for rent
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$1,900/mo
Fees may apply
835 Dobbins Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604
3beds
1,320sqft
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Single family residence
Available now
Dogs OK
Central air
In unit laundry
Off street parking
Heat pump
What's special
Ample gardening spaceFlat accessible drivewayMostly original wood floorsBucolic setting
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Zillow last checked: 10 hours ago
Listing updated: April 03, 2026 at 11:25pm
Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,320 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: No Utilities included in rent
Details
- Parcel number: 18581296092700000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Banner Elk
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 4/3/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,900$1/sqft |
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| 7/19/2025 | Listing removed | $1,900$1/sqft |
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| 7/5/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,900$1/sqft |
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| 5/10/2018 | Sold | $500-99.6% |
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| 9/15/2006 | Sold | $127,000$96/sqft |
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Neighborhood: 28604
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Banner Elk Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Avery MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 7.1 mi
- 4/10Avery County High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.1 mi
- North Carolina
- Avery County
- Banner Elk
- 28604
- 835 Dobbins Rd




