Our Story
Banjoe Vacations is a small, family-owned vacation rental company. The name, Banjoe, is just a collection of the first letters in our names - 'B' is for me, Bruce, 'an' is for Anna (our youngest daughter), 'jo' for Jo, my wife, and 'e' is for Erin (our oldest daughter). We live in Asheville, NC, and absolutely love living, working, and playing in the mountains. For us, renting our homes is all about sharing our love of the mountains with others.
The Enchanted Cottage was our first property, and holds a special place for us. It is a rustic lake front cottage on Lake Lure’s main channel that sleeps 12. We have arguably the best view on a lake known for its fantastic views. Our house comes complete with UNLIMITED USE of our pontoon boat for cruising the waters of Lake Lure any time of day, fishing, and swimming!
Multiple decks with rocking chairs and swings for everyone to find their special place to 'just be' and enjoy the majestic mountains and lake directly in front of you. There is an outdoor fire pit for roasting marshmallows or for just enjoying a fire on cool evenings.
The Banjoe Condo, on the other hand is in a brand new building, right in the heart of downtown Asheville! Stay at the condo and visit Asheville like an insider. We have free parking for 1 car - which you won’t need. Ashevilles breweries and award winning restaurants are all an easy walk from your front door.