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Pet Friendly! 'Sugar Ski Hideout'

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A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with a large table and chairs, and a cozy living area with a sofa and a TV.
A wooden deck with a railing overlooking a forested area.
A two-story log cabin with a balcony, surrounded by trees and snow.
A covered porch with a red railing, wooden floor, and a view of trees and hills.
A wooden deck with a skateboard leaning against a wall, surrounded by a railing and a bench.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Sugar Mountain Resort

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Place, Sugar Mountain Resort
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Grandfather Mountain
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Beech Mountain Resort
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Banner Elk

Located in Banner Elk, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. Sugar Mountain Resort and Hawksnest Tubing Park 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. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Sugar Mountain, NC

What's nearby

  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park - 17 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Grandfather Mountain - 18 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 20 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Appalachian State University - 27 min drive - 29.3 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Puerto Nuevo - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet Friendly! 'Sugar Ski Hideout' pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Pet Friendly! 'Sugar Ski Hideout'?

As of Oct 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pet Friendly! 'Sugar Ski Hideout' on Nov 1, 2026 start from CA $161, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pet Friendly! 'Sugar Ski Hideout'?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet Friendly! 'Sugar Ski Hideout'?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet Friendly! 'Sugar Ski Hideout' located?

Located in the heart of Banner Elk, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Sugar Mountain Resort, Sugar Creek Gem Mine, and Linville River. Grandfather Mountain State Park and Watauga River are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 63 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hot tub and house were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 27, 2026
Thank you for choosing sugar mountain, we are so glad you enjoyed your stayed, please come again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The rental was exactly as described and close to all amenities in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 20, 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We are so pleased that you chose Sugar Mountain and hope you come again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall the location and house was great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 5, 2026
Thank you for choosing sugar mountain, We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay, please come again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall the home fit our needs well. The driveway would be tough to get up in the winter. The layout is good for family or friends to gather. Some updates to the furnishings and kitchen cooking would be good. Otherwise great place to stay and good proximity to stores, restaurants and exploration
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 29, 2026
Thank you for choosing Sugar Mountain and for your kind and helpful comments! Unfortunately, we can't do anything about the driveway, but we do ask guests to have 4WD during the winter. We will check on any updates! Please come again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Cozy, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 27, 2026
Thank you for choosing Sugar Mountain! It was a pleasure to host you! We are happy that you enjoyed your location and had a cozy stay! Please come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. Clean, great location and amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 5, 2026
It is always wonderful to hear that our guests enjoyed their stay! Thank you for choosing Sugar Mountain and letting us help you! We appreciate all of your kind comments!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house, quiet location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 18, 2025
Thank you for your considerate comments! We trust you enjoyed your stay. Please let us know anytime that we can help make things better!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Spot!

Awesome place to stay with friends and chill out and recover from hitting the slopes!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 23, 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Please come again!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
One of my search criteria was a Fireplace, but there was not one, even though it was listed on the listing. There were stains on the carpet, I believe these were pet stains. The home was quite dusty as well. There was no trashcan on the property so we had to haul our trash in our cars down to the dump. The hot tub area was very nice and cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 14, 2026
Thank you for choosing Sugar Mountain! We are sorry that you were disappointed that there was no fireplace, but there is no mention of one in the description. The only thing it says is that there is a gas fire pit on the deck. We apologize for the dust and will speak to housekeeping about it, and we will message the owner about new trash cans. We are pleased that you enjoyed the hot tub. Please come again, and we will help you find a unit with a fireplace.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visit with daughter

Wonderful experience! Excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 18, 2023
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope that you will visit with us again soon. Resort Real Estate & Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short getaway

The property was exactly as listed. It was very clean and well kept I would definitely stay here again. It is super close to the ski slopes which is always amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 15, 2024
We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to you visiting again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

This home really has that mountain feel. We loved the wooded neighborhood and rolling hills. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 14, 2023
We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to your next visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay.

The house is perfect for a family. The living space is huge w plenty seating for everyone and it’s very comfortable. Huge tv w all the apps. The hot tub was great and the huge deer in the morning right out the window was an added bonus. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 27, 2025
It was a pleasure to host your group! We are glad you enjoyed your stay! Please come again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ski getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great weekend ski trip
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 19, 2025
Thank you for visiting Sugar Mountain! We trust you enjoyed your stay! Please come again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Christmas trip

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We went the week of Christmas to have Christmas in the mountains. We paid in full in April and I called months before Christmas to ask if the was going to decorate for Christmas and have a Christmas tree up. They had said yes but upon arrival, no Christmas decorations no Christmas tree
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay on sugar mountain

We are repeat guests at this house. House is comfortable and the kitchen is completely stocked with dishes, cookware and utensils. It’s convenient to tennis and golf, and short drive to banner elk. We will be back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 7, 2023
We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and hope that you will visit with us again soon. RRR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Xmas ski trip

Had a lovely Christmas at the property. Beds we comfy and the huge sofa in the living room accommodated the whole family. Kitchen has all the equipment you need to cook a Christmas dinner. Very close to Sugar Mountain ski resort (a few mins drive). The hot tub was perfect to relax in at the end of a day’s skiing. We will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice steep mountain

We had to cut our vacation short for unfortunately reasons but the rental was nice. It was very clean for a house that allows dogs. It didn’t smell. We enjoyed the one night we did stay. It was warm and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Clean and spacious

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was clean when we arrived, and had all of the amenities with a well-stocked kitchen. Close to slopes, and easy to get to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 27, 2024
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for the positive review and we look forward to your next visit.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Comfortable, roomy home. Great hot tub. Kitchen is very fully stocked with pots and pans. Beds were very comfortable. Driveway is very steep but doable once we learned to navigate it. We used both the shuttle and our own vehicle to go to and from the slopes. Shuttle is great, but you need to wear regular shoes and carry your ski boots to navigate the driveway to walk to/from the stop. Only issue was that when the heat kicks on, it is pretty dusty. Maybe ducts could use a cleaning?
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Excellent Location

Great location to slopes. However, no trash receptacles to put trash in outside. There were bags of trash left from the previous guests in the bathroom and bedroom with nasty stinky diapers, which we had to take their trash and ours, drive to the nearest community dumpster and unload it, and of course the gate is locked on Sundays.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 7, 2025
We are not sure how trash was missed. This unit was cleaned and inspected before your arrival. We do apologize for this. There are directions for trash disposal in the guest booklet and our staff picks trash up in units without trash receptacles. Guests may always call our office for trash pick-up. We do apologize for this and will work to make sure this does not happen to others.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nice place to stay

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very clean. I thought the rental agreement that I had to sign, after I paid was over the top.
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 8, 2022
We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. The contract is something we have all guests sign and state so in the description of all of our properties for guests to be aware of before booking. In the contract it covers your check in/out information, what we do and do not provide to guests and what you, the renter, and us, the company are and are not liable for. We have guest sign in order to insure they have been made aware of and understand all of this before their arrival.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and Spacious.

We enjoyed our stay at the Sugar Shack. Previous renters had messed with the smoke alarms but the rental company fixed it the next day. It was a quick drive to Sugar mountain parking. We mostly stayed upstairs which was peaceful and offered good views of the area. We also spent a lot of time in the hot tub and the patio. We did struggle to figure out where to put trash and we tried to drive it to the address listed but they were closed on our check out day, which was a Sunday. All together we had a great trip and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 19, 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and happy we were able to take care of the fire alarm issue! Thank you for all your compliments! Please come visit again!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

No access due to driveway

2 four wheel drives could not get up drive way! Seniors had to be pulled up!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Property Title is Misleading

The property title says the property is “pet friendly”, however this is a straight lie as the property does not allow for pets. Brought a pet assuming the listing was correct and they charged my credit card without notice, asking, or consent after we had checked out for bringing a pet. No pet fee was included on the upfront bill. Property was similar to the pictures but would stay away from this rental company.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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