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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire condo

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8166 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Sugar Mountain Resort
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Sugar Creek Gem Mine
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Grandfather Mountain State Park
    ‪9 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 10-minute drive of Sugar Mountain Resort and Linville River. .This condo is 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Grandfather Mountain and 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Beech Mountain Resort.

What's nearby

  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 8 min walk
  • Lees-McRae College - 14 min drive
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park - 19 min drive
  • Grandfather Mountain - 22 min drive
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Blind Elk Tap Room - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬15 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.

Mountain Cottage near Outdoor Activities

MUST BE AT LEAST 25 YRS OF AGE TO BOOK

Additional Sleeping/Room Details
- Main Level Living Room
- Sleeper Sofa (Full/Queen)
- Shared Central Full Bathroom with Tub/Shower Combo
- Ceiling Fan
- Fireplace
- HD Smart TV
Upper Loft
- Trundle Bed (1)
- Twin Bed (1)
- Shared Full Bathroom with Tub/Shower Combo
- Ceiling Fan
Lower Level​​​​​​​
- Additional Room with Queen Bed

Welcome to Sugar Mountain Escape!

Sugar Mountain Escape is a charming two (2) bedroom mountain cottage located near the top of Sugar Mountain, only minutes away from the slopes of Sugar Mtn Ski Resort, and convenient to downtown Banner Elk, Grandfather Mountain, Seven Devils, Ski Beech, Valle Crucis, and both Boone and Blowing Rock.

*You can walk to the slopes or enjoy the convenience of 'virtual slope side' service via the Sugar Ski Resort Shuttle! The Sugar Mountain Ski Resort shuttle will pick you up at the property, drop you off at the slopes during the ski season, and return you to Sugar Mountain Escape when desired. Walk to the slopes and shuttle back, shuttle to the slopes and walk back, or take the shuttle both ways - it is up to you!

Sugar Mountain Escape has year-round, unobstructed mountain views that will not disappoint. The master suite, on the main level, features a King bed, an HD Smart TV, and glass doors leading to a quiet rear deck. The ensuite master bathroom features a large step-in shower.

At nearly 5000 feet in elevation, Sugar Mountain Escape rarely needs air conditioning. There are a few portable air conditioning units that adequately cool a large room or area.

The main floor is an open-concept living room featuring soaring vaulted ceilings and exposed beams, a wood-burning fireplace, and HD Smart TV. The living room is adjacent to the kitchen, which offers granite countertops, and stainless appliances and has a center island with a live-edge wood slab top. The dining area accommodates up to eight (8) guests. The den, off the living room, offers a second area on the main level to relax and entertain. It features many windows allowing in natural light and the mountain view. The den has another HD Smart TV and ample comfy furniture. A sleeper sofa on the main level can sleep two (2) more guests. There is a hallway half bathroom on the main level as well.

Upstairs is an open loft with a cozy table and chairs for games and puzzles. A twin day bed and twin trundle bed in the loft can accommodate two (2) guests. The full bathroom upstairs has a tub/shower combo. Past the open loft area is a queen bedroom with vaulted ceilings, an HDTV with a Smart BluRay player for watching DVDs, BluRay discs, and accessing all of your cable programming as well as Netflix and other Smart TV options.

A main-level front porch offers a peaceful, shaded place to enjoy the outdoors. The back deck on the main level boasts mountain views and looks down to the mature woods rolling down and away from the back of the house. Here you will find a gas grill. A lower-level platform deck features the hot tub. Sugar Mountain Escape does allow pets, dogs only, two (2) maximum, with a strict 45-pound weight limit per dog. Allows pets with an additional fee paid after booking. The fee is $35 per pet per day.

Sugar Mountain Escape is near the top of Sugar Mountain, a long walk (less than 1/2 mile) or a short drive (less than 3 miles to the main parking area) to the slopes of Sugar Mountain Ski Resort. Although near the top, the house is conveniently located near all there is to do in the High Country.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (Sleeps up to 8 guests. All mattresses are memory foam.):
Main Level King Master Bedroom Suite (sleeps 2)
Upstairs Queen Bedroom (sleeps 2)
Upstairs Loft Twin Day Bed with Twin Trundle Bed (sleeps 2)
Main Level Living Room Sleeper Sofa (sleeps 2)
Lower Level Room with Queen Bed (sleeps 2)

Other attractions nearby:
- Beech Mountain Ski Resort and Hawksnest Snow Tubing & Zip Lines - 10 miles
- Appalachian Ski Mountain - 19 miles
- Grandfather Mountain - 9 miles
- Linville Gorge, Falls, and Caverns - 20 miles
- Tweetsie Railroad - 19 miles
- Watauga Lake - 30 miles
- Appalachian State University - 16 miles
- Lees McRae College - 6 miles
- Boone - 14 miles
- Banner Elk - 5 miles
- Blowing Rock - 16 miles
- Valle Crucis - 13 miles

*The garage is kept locked for owner storage and is not accessible to guests.

*The driveway at Sugar Mountain Escape is a downhill, gravel driveway. It offers plenty of parking. However, if you do not have a 4WD or al All-Wheel-Drive vehicle, we encourage you to keep your vehicle parked at the top of the driveway, as it is challenging to get out from the bottom of the driveway with the gravel and its grade unless you have 4-wheel or all-wheel drive. If you have a rear-wheel drive vehicle, we suggest you back in and keep it toward the top of the driveway. If you have a front-wheel-drive vehicle, we recommend you pull in facing down but keep it toward the top of the driveway.

MUST BE AT LEAST 25 YEARS OF AGE TO BOOK
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. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a spa tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Carolina Cabin Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • DVD player
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

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.
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf privileges
  • Kayaking on site
  • Golf on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Rafting nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Theme parks 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

General

  • Unit size: 1790 sq ft (166 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

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
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

Property is also known as

381184
Charming Big Views King Master Suite Pet Friendly 5 min Slopes

Mountain Cottage near Outdoor Activities Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great trip
We came for a week to hike and relax. We had great weather (75 one day and snow the next!) which made it interesting, but the house had everything we needed and it was a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little escape
Overall we enjoyed our stay, the location was excellent, the house was well kept and neat, especially considering it's pet friendly. We enjoyed the hot tub and fireplace in the cold weather. We would definitely visit again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yearly Sugar trip
What a great location and view from the balcony! House had all the basics to cook. Could use some update on cutlery and utensils. Close to grocery store, ski slopes of Sugar Mtn. and Banner Elk. Great place to take older teens with separate living spaces. Our dogs enjoyed it too. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S., Chapel Hill, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and beautiful!
My family had a wonderful time at this property. Everything was as advertised and the surrounding neighborhood was so nice. What amazing views! The hot tub and game room were a hit. We loved eating breakfast by the big window, where we were joined by a family of deer almost every morning!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Stacey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Views and Location
We enjoyed our stay at this property in Sept. It had an exceptional TV (with cable for us who have not cut the cord) in the lovely sun room. Much better than most places we have rented. The master bed was extremely comfortable. It was roomy, especially for 2 people. I thought it in desperate need of a thorough cleaning. There is clutter in every closet, light bulbs in need of replacement, and an overall feeling of dust and grime. Our listing was not accurate through VRBO, so be sure to check the property manager's website for all details. The VRBO listing did NOT mention the steep, gravel driveway. This was particularly troublesome for my husband's bad knees. It also did NOT indicate the AC are portable units in 2 rooms only. But we love Sugar Mtn and the outdoor deck was magnificent. Overall, I would recommend this property.
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
3 weeks enjoying mountain beauty
Enjoyed staying in your beautiful home for 3 weeks. Sugar Mountain is convenient to groceries, restaurants, hardware store and downtown Banner Elk. It was a wonderful vacation. Thanks.
Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Rebecca S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views
Driveway was super icy and no where to park on street so had to get very creative. Overall great stay. Some more cleaning Needed done.

8/10 Good

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent for families with children
The property was accurately represented and delightfully appointed. Sufficient pillows and blankets. Really enjoyed having two living rooms, separated by a glass sliding door. Kids and adults could be separated for movie-watching. Kids loved the hot tub. We needed a few things for our 4-5 day stay: more than 1 toilet paper role per bathroom, more than 3 packets of dishwasher detergent (we prepared all meals at the house, for 8 people), laundry detergent, plastic garbage bags to line the can, a few more kitchen towels. Highly functional house.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019