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Ski-in/ski-out all-season riverfront condo with amazing views - walk to lifts

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 683.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Sugar Mountain, NC
    Sugar Mountain Resort
    1 min walk
    Grandfather Mountain State Park
    6 min drive
    Lees-McRae College
    8 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Ski-in/ski-out all-season riverfront condo with amazing views - walk to lifts

Bee Branch 14

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Bring your sportiest friends and family to this slopeside condo overlooking the chair lift. Conveniently located on the ground level, this ski-in/ski-out home sits next to a trail that takes you directly to the slopes, so you can enjoy all the adventure Sugar Mountain offers. After a day on the hill, home comforts await, including the well-equipped kitchen and the stone fireplace.

Sugar Mountain Resort is steps away, where you'll find an outdoor skating rink, snow tubing, mountain bike tours, and a full golf course (weather permitting). There are plenty of nearby local restaurants, including Highlander's Grill & Tavern and Reid's Cafe. Sightseeing is also plentiful in this area, such as the Foggy Mountain Gem Mine and the Mile High Swinging Bridge.

Things to Know
4WD or AWD is highly recommended in the winter months.
This home is not equipped with air-conditioning.
This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle.




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.

Property manager

Vacasa of North Carolina
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Banner Elk

Located in Banner Elk, this condo is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Grandfather Mountain and The Blowing Rock. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kidd Brewer Stadium or Holmes Convocation Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Sugar Mountain, NC

What's nearby

  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 1 min walk
  • Lees-McRae College - 8 min drive
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park - 18 min drive
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 20 min drive
  • Grandfather Mountain - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beech Mountain Brewing Company - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Blind Elk Tap Room Banner Elk - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪5506' Bar - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ski-in/ski-out all-season riverfront condo with amazing views - walk to lifts pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ski-in/ski-out all-season riverfront condo with amazing views - walk to lifts?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ski-in/ski-out all-season riverfront condo with amazing views - walk to lifts?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ski-in/ski-out all-season riverfront condo with amazing views - walk to lifts located?

Located in the mountains, this slopeside Banner Elk condo building offers ski-in/ski-out access within 2 miles (3 km) of Sugar Mountain Resort and Linville River, and is convenient for winter activities, such as sledging. Sugar Creek Gem Mine and Grandfather Mountain State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very good

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Lindsay B.

Great location, poor cleaning
We love the ski on / ski off location but was disappointed with the cleanliness of the unit. We did address this with Vacasa but unfortunately it was over the holiday and by the time they offered to come and reclean, we had already done so ourselves. Vacasa did make it right by reimbursing our cleaning fee. The master bed was cozy but the second bedroom mattress was very hard. A pillow top cushion would be recommended for comfort for future guests. They had a nice variety of books and games for entertainment, that was a nice addition!
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2/10 Terrible

Amel D.

Disgusting
This has got to be the dirtiest place we have ever stayed at. There was blood stains on the sheets and someone else's hair on the pillow cases. It was not vacuumed or swept, there were things in the washing machine that haven't been washed. Overall just nasty. Will never say here again. The location is good but when you stay in a place this dirty, I rather drive a few miles and be in a nice clean place then be right on the slopes staying in a filthy place. Do not bring you family here.

8/10 Good

Kimberly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great slopeslide condo for families
Although the unit could use some updating, the location is perfect for families wanting a ski in/out condo! Check in/out was simple and it was perfect for our quick mountain getaway, allowing us to spend as much time as possible on the slopes. Great for families with kids!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tatiane

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

Great place!
It was the perfect location to the slopes and it was enjoyable watching skiers including my family ride the chair lift up and ski back down. The place had everything you would need and we would stay again. Thanks for a wonderful weekend at Sugar Mountain.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Angel B.

Great location…actual property was lacking.
The location was on point. Very accessible to the slopes. As far as the actual inside of the rental it was lacking. The unit was not cleaned when we arrived, maybe straightened up some but not cleaned. Dirty towels were left on top of the washer that my husband had to wash. A bloody bandaid was under the sink in the bathroom, hair in the tub in which I had to clean before we could take our showers as well as dishes not appropriately washed (actually had food dried on them in the cabinets). Overall it met the expectation only of location and nothing more.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

David S.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location
Hard to find on arrival as there is 2-#14s and the reservation app doesn't give you common entrance code just gate code and villa door. (common door code was in prior email and with a little digging I found it) Once inside all was good except the beds weren't made and linens were not in rooms. But after call the sheets and pillowcases arrived we were off and snowboarding. We plan on booking the same villa again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
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8/10 Good

Toby S.

Great weekend trip
Getting access to bee branch 14 was easy to follow. It was perfect what we needed and we enjoyed being able to watch the skiing from our back porch and from inside.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Trent P.

great place
It is an easy place to get to, easy to get out of, it is clean, and we will stay again!

10/10 Excellent

Shae

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Slope side is nice. Much older building.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
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8/10 Good

Elizabeth D.

Sugar Mountain
Great location, perfect for families.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica N.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
We will definitely be returning to this location for future trips. It was perfect with the kids. Our check in process was a little hectic since the placed was not cleaned on time. But other than that we had a great trip and highly recommend this place if you are going with kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Had a fantastic time! Our view to the back porch was my favorite with sugar Mt and people skiing down. The drive to Sugar Mt Resort was less then 2 mins where you go to ski, tubing and ice skating. There is also a Food Lion up the road as well so not much driving is necessary. This home away from home was very cozy, clean and had everything needed and working like dishwasher, washer/ dryer. Would stay here again! *helpful tip...you will get your key left in a lock box with a code sent to you to retrieve your key, there are 3 or 4 lock boxes in hallway...our key was in the lock box on the left side when u walk in the hall way(hopefully this saves you time) 5/5!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Worth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sugar Mtn. Ski vacation
My wife and two children had a great time! The property is perfect for accessing the ski slopes. No complaints at all!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Leaa C.

Lovely stay!
Great accommodations. Bed in master super comfortable! Loved being able to look out at the slopes. House was clean and updated. My family really enjoyed our ski getaway.
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

Awesome!!!
We will be back.

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short but great stay
We were only there for one night. The WiFi info from real estate company was incorrect but the correct info is taped on the table under the tv. The place was quite cold when we arrived and each room had its own thermostat so make sure to adjust them. Otherwise it’s an ideal location right on slopes. We had a blast!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect weekend
We hit the perfect weekend for snow so we had a blast.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicki S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great ski in/ski out property
Great ski in/ski out location on Sugar mountain. The condo has all the essentials and a beautiful view of a beginner slope.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Chad E.

Cozy home with a view !
We stayed here for Christmas week so prices obviously are going to be higher. But the view pays for it. Being right on the slopes ski in and out. Not being far from the center of it all. The kids loved ice skating and tubing. ! The house it self was cozy and home feeling. The kitchen is equipped with all the kitchen appliances you need ! I loved how they have plenty of games stocked in house so they are available for use. Food lion is about a mile down the road from the bottom heel entrance. Elk banner isn’t far , Boone isn’t far for hitting the downtown strip for local stores and gift shops. We always stop at the general mast store ! Always a great place to get something different. Each room has its own adjustable heat settings. If your traveling with kids this is kid friendly as we had 3 and no issues ! Also someone must have moved the gas logs . Because they where out of place and that causes them to burn dirty and put off a odor . So we reset them and put them in their correct placements now they work perfect. All you have to do is flip the on and off switch. ( I know bc we install gas logs and propane tanks and gas line ). The down side is the steps lol especially when your out of shape like is 😂. But it’s a good work out. Just to flights. But a big difference when toting baggage and maybe update one of the shower heads for better water flow. And LEAVE extra towels ! And the beds are a little stiff for me but just my opinion. BUT OVERALL!!! —- we enjoyed it and loved our stay it was exactly what we wanted and we were not disappointed our 5 day stay was well worth it ! And the kids enjoyed their Christmas vacation. Thank you. And definitely will keep this same unit in mind for another trip to sugar mountain! Also if you want to go tubing else where other then sugar mountain check out hawks nest ! But buy your tickets in advance 😉. Thank you from Mr. & Mrs. Eddins. ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maria R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Thanksgiving ever!
The place is so well located, enjoyed breakfast while watching skiers going down the slopes! Very comfortable, kitchen is fully equipped, smart tvs enough to keep everyone entertained, even an Atari!!! So many ways to make you feel home: books, board games, dvds, cute bears deco, and the terrace is the best view! We had a wonderful thanksgiving week. Weather was perfect, got to ski, and enjoyed family time. There is a grocery store pretty close and fridge has the perfect size. We had the best coffee and hot chocolate at Fred&Jerry’s coffee in front of Food Lion grocery store. I highly recommend a stop there!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021
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8/10 Good

Teresa L.

Family Ski Weekend
We could see the slopes from the home. It was small but we had plenty of room for the five of us.
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8/10 Good

Steven A.

Great location
Walk to the slopes great access! The mattresses are hard as a rock!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Location Location Location
This was our third stay at Sugar Mountain and our second time in The Branches. This unit was wonderful. Beautiful view of the Easy Street chair lift and beginner run. Unit 14 is located in the building that is located furthest up-slope and when you cross the footbridge over the stream to the beginner run, there is a nice area to sit and put skis on the kids. The unit was decorated nicely and had an Atari 2600 video game system connected to the living room tv. The gas fireplace worked great,,, just flip a switch and you’ve got a fire going 😊 the only thing missing was a big rug in the living room. The kitchen has a new large fridge and a half size oven but since we’ve stayed in an identical size bee branch unit before we were expecting that. Plenty of plates, glasses, silverware, etc. but you’ll need to bring your own pizza cutter if you plan on heating up any frozen pizzas. Bedrooms were carpeted and comfortable with plenty of cabinet space for clothes. Bathrooms were clean and everything operated as normal (great water pressure). My family loved this unit and highly recommended it!!!

10/10 Excellent

Shannon N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location!
Had a great stay! Excellent location for our our ski trip!! Condo was clean and comfortable! Will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

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