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Darling dog-friendly getaway with fireplace & large decks - near the slopes

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
TV, fireplace
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 480 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Banner Elk, NC
  • Sugar Creek Gem Mine
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Grandfather Mountain State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sugar Mountain Resort
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About the area

Banner Elk

With a stay at this condo in Banner Elk, you'll be in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Sugar Mountain Resort and Sugar Creek Gem Mine. .This condo is 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Grandfather Mountain and 8 mi (12.9 km) from Beech Mountain Resort.
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What's nearby

  • Lees-McRae College - 4 min drive
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 4 min drive
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park - 15 min drive
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 17 min drive
  • Grandfather Mountain - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blind Elk Tap Room - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪5506' Skybar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Darling dog-friendly getaway with fireplace & large decks - near the slopes

Halfback Mountain Retreat

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If it's time for a well-deserved break from your busy life to hit the slopes, the hiking trails, or the golf courses, consider a stay at this adorable vacation rental in snowy Sugar Mountain! This charming, updated home includes burnished floors, a stacked-stone gas fireplace, and a well-equipped, full kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar for two. Dine at the adjacent table for four (perfect for family board game nights), and then settle into the cozy living area with a cable and Netflix-equipped TV plus a toasty gas fireplace. And just off this space, you'll find a private, furnished deck offering forest and mountain views - you might even catch glimpses of the occasional inquisitive deer!

Ideal for a small family ski-cation, this home is just two miles away from the renowned Sugar Mountain Resort for prime skiing, snowboarding, and ice skating in winter, as well as mountain biking and hiking in the summer. Looking for a fun, family-friendly activity? You may visit the alpacas at Apple Hill Farm, eight miles away. Additionally, don't miss attractions like the Foggy Mountain Gem Mine for a fun, family-friendly experience, and Grandfather Mountain State Park, home of the Mile High Swinging Bridge. And when it's time to dine, check out the many local restaurants just a short walk away. Visit Banner Elk (three miles) and Beech Mountain Ski Resort (eight miles) for some more family-friendly activities.

THINGS TO KNOW
This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.




Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free condo features wheelchair access, snowboarding nearby, and sledding nearby. Recreational activities include rock climbing nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Vacasa of North Carolina

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Sledging nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 864 sq ft (80 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2. Weight limit: 45 lbs each.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

48375

Darling dog-friendly getaway with fireplace & large decks - near the slopes Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tammy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Only complaint is had no idea where ski lift in waking distance was. Was important to have that but place was great and communication !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori W., Winston Salem

Liked: Cleanliness
Great mountain retreat!
Our family of three and our pup really enjoyed this clean, comfortable, beautifully furnished retreat!! Beds are super comfy...fireplace is cozy...blankets, games and books provided. Full kitchen stocked with all cooking/eating necessities. Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lesley & Richard A.

Liked: Cleanliness
The unit itself was as described in the listing. It was perfect for our little family. Comfy beds.
I gave the property five stars because it was as described. The issue we had was not with the property itself….it was with the company that manages it. The property is managed by Vacasa which was a completely terrible experience!! Had I known before booking that they were the management company I would have found another place to stay. Getting a simple question answered by their customer service was a nightmare. I got the runaround so many times and it dragged out so long that I wasn’t able to cancel the reservation at that point (not due to me not responding virtually immediately when they sent a message). I had to message them to get the check in information because it was never sent to us (despite me emailing the day before check in and being told we would receive in the morning). The towels they left for us were extremely thin, the hand soap was like water, the coffee pot had some coffee left in it, there was hair on the sheets under the comforter, and we had no trash bags. I would have called Vacasa about these issues, but given how much of a headache they had already created for us I didn’t want it to ruin our vacation. Again, the unit itself was super cute and as described….it was Vacasa that ruined our experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Craig W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice condo.
Nice property, nicely furnished, good location. Very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandi P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Very clean, wish it was a bit more private, but overall i couldn't ask for anything better!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashlann H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect weekend getaway!
This is the cutest home !! The place was so clean and well decorated and in a great location. We will definitely be back !!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely wonderful
We had an incredible experience. Comfy and welcoming. Thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cody P.

Liked: Cleanliness
2/1 across the street from Sugar
Quaint, comfy and cozy 2/1 across the street from sugar. The snowy blizzard conditions made trekking up the mountain switchback road a real adventure on my summer tires! Great views from the cabin- it’s upstairs from another unit so you can hear some chatter through the ceiling when occupied by neighbors. I left 50 cone shaped coffee filters there because there were none. Enjoy the coffee, my friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic house and location
We took our adult kids on a ski vacation to Sugar. This was a first for us. We booked the house because we like to cook and have our dogs with us. The trip was great and the house matched and helped to make a great weekend. We had about 18” of snow during our stay. The property had the roads cleared about every four hours. The house was very nice, clean and stocked. The fireplace was nice and the views from all windows was nice. You never know what to expect with pet friendly rentals but this place was great. The staff reached out upon our arrival to check in. We plan to come back and have already made the decision to stay at this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frances B., Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to Stay
Very cute home that is decorated lovely and updated for all of your needs. Good location, and quiet area. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Vacation Home
So happy with the cleanliness and set up of this unit. Thank you for having us! Would love to return
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway
Nice property with lots of activities in the area for all ages. I will definitely consider it again if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ruth W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful chalet in the mountains!
Such a perfect little cabin with everything we needed. It is updated, clean, and well stocked and a great location. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021