Recently updated condo w/access to ski slopes, private balcony & stone fireplace

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4900 sq ft

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Sugar Mountain, NC

Sugar Mountain Resort
‪2 min walk‬
Hawksnest Tubing Park
‪17 min drive‬
Grandfather Mountain
‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

bedroom 1

1 King Bed

bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

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Vacasa of North Carolina

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English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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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.

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This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

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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 near theme parks. Tweetsie Railroad is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech Mountain Resort are worth checking out. 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.

Sugar Mountain, NC

What's nearby

Sugar Mountain Resort - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
Lees-McRae College - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
Hawksnest Tubing Park - 17 min drive - 13.4 km
Grandfather Mountain - 20 min drive - 10.2 km
Beech Mountain Resort - 20 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪Blind Elk Tap Room - ‬9 min drive
‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬9 min drive
‪5506' Skybar - ‬19 min drive
‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Recently updated condo w/access to ski slopes, private balcony & stone fireplace pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Recently updated condo w/access to ski slopes, private balcony & stone fireplace?

As of 1 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Recently updated condo w/access to ski slopes, private balcony & stone fireplace on 2 May 2025 start from £168.94, including 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.

What time is check-in at Recently updated condo w/access to ski slopes, private balcony & stone fireplace?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Recently updated condo w/access to ski slopes, private balcony & stone fireplace?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Recently updated condo w/access to ski slopes, private balcony & stone fireplace 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. Grandfather Mountain State Park and Watauga River are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

9 Apr 2025

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

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John F.

25 Mar 2025

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

Great Stay

Clean, cozy, easy check-in and very easy access to the ski resort. Recommended!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

william d.

21 Mar 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

13 Jun 2024

Great time!

My partner and I came up for the String Cheese Incident show in Beech Mountain and found this little gem not far from our destination! Very clean and comfy and the lock box was easy to access! Just stayed a night and decided to get the late check out feature, which was awesome! Very happy with our decision to rent this spot!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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10/10 Excellent

James H.

1 Apr 2024

Great two bedroom condo with poor service from vacasa

The unit is very nice and great access to the slopes. No problems with appliances, heat, etc. But our room had not been cleaned upon arrival and we received no help or compensation from Vacasa so reluctant to recommend.

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8/10 Good

Chip S.

31 Mar 2024

Great ski in/ski out location

Thoroughly enjoyed being slopeside to watch the activity and it was an easy walk to start skiing ourselves. Comfy beds and nice kitchen.

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8/10 Good

Brian T.

29 Mar 2024

Nice and convenient easy walk to ski lodge

We enjoyed our time at this condo. The condo was clean and had a well-stocked kitchen. The deck was nice to sit on looking out over the ski lodge and Sugar Mountain skiers. The walk down the hill, maybe 50 yards, was easy and convenient to start skiing and buy our lift tickets. The living room was nice and comfortable with a gas fireplace. The only issue was the smell from the washing machine. There is a sour/mildew smell like the drain is clogged with mildew. It would also be nice to have a small toolbox with tape, scissors, paper, pen, screwdrivers to adjust skis, etc.

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10/10 Excellent

Crystal M.

7 Feb 2024

Cozy, comfortable condo in great location!

All the comforts of home with a view of the chair lift and easy street! Great layout, very comfortable and the nicest unit we have stayed in here! Great location - so quick & easy for teens to walk right out to the lift!

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

11 Jan 2024

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

Very comfortable and great location!

This condo is a 5 minute walk to the slopes and it was perfect for our weekend family ski trip. The unit itself was clean, comfortable, and just the right size for our family of four. Communication with property management was excellent.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

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6/10 Okay

Rob M.

15 Feb 2023

We’ve stayed in better, we’ve stayed in worse

Very close to lifts, nice view Moldy shower curtain and lacked instructional book in unit which made discovery more cumbersome that it needed to be

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

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6/10 Okay

Gary F.

2 Feb 2023

Great place. Vacasa not so good

This was a great place to stay. Next to the slopes, Well equipped kitchen, cozy living room with nice fireplace, deck overlooking slopes, etc. All was good except there were sheet’s missing when we arrived….no big deal. We immediately called Vacasa and asked for some sheets. We were told some would be on the way soon. After repeated calls and texts for days we finally got some sheets the last night we were there. Very poor communication by Vacasa and even worse response. We would have simply purchased some sheets if we had known instead of getting the run around

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

vivian r.

2 Jan 2023

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

Perfect location

Perfect location so kids learned how to snowboard and the adults worked remotely. The apt was very cute.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Kristy f.

25 Nov 2022

My new go-to at Sugar Mountain!!

The condo was PERFECT for our ski weekend. Highly recommend! Very clean, cute, and walk right down to the slopes.

8/10 Good

Robert C.

24 Feb 2022

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

Nice ski chalet, ski in / ski out requires a bit of walking

1. The Vacasa app download and registration didn’t work, and this extra step seemed unnecessary. We rented through VRBO, but Vacasa appeared to compete with VRBO. In my humble opinion, if you list a property with VRBO, all information should be available through VRBO. 2. Everything went smoothly once we connected with the local Vacasa representative by cell phone. Our only problems were with the pilot light on the fireplace and operating the home entertainment system. Scott, from Vacasa maintenance, was great! He came over and relit our pilot light. Honestly, using the entertainment system is often an issue with most properties. In this case, there were no instructions on how to get to the cable programming, but after 30 minutes of fumbling around, we figured it out. 3. Access to the slopes requires walking down a flight of outdoor stairs and a trail to the slopes. It wasn’t a huge deal, less than five minutes walk. It’s a bit challenging in ski boots. We noticed some guests wore shoes and left them on the condo side of the bridge. When you walk across the bridge over the creek, you’ll be just above the Easy Street Lift. That’s okay in the morning. In the afternoon, after lunch, it can be a problem on weekends. This is the lift most novice skiers and snowboarders use, so it gets crowded on weekend afternoons when ½ day lift ticket people hit the slopes. 4. This chalet is at the bottom of the slopes. Last year we stayed at the top of the mountain. There are pros and cons to each. Access was more accessible at the top, but we found out the hard way, you need to knock off skiing early to take the lift back to the top. We asked when the lift closed, and four-thirty was the answer. The catch, we were ready to load at 4:20 and the dude wouldn’t let us get on because they were clearing the slopes. He said we’d have to take the bus to the top. What a pain! About an hour later, we got back to our chalet. 5. You can see the Easy Street Lift from the chalet. 6. Overall, pleasant, quiet enjoyable stay. The day we left, someone left dogs in their place, and we felt sorry for other guests putting up with all the barking. 7. In general, I wish VRBO would include the total price upfront. There are always extra fees and costs not included in the base rental cost, and it feels like switch and bate.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brittany F.

23 Feb 2022

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

Loved it

Very clean and nice space to stay in. Was very close to the slopes. Beds were comfy and clean. Seemed to have modern updates throughout most of the condo. Would recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

10 Feb 2022

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

Ski trip

Good location. As other reviews have said, it’s a few hundred yards to walk to ski slope down a pretty steep hill. Would stay here again

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

David R.

17 Jan 2022

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

Ideal location for skiing

If you are visiting Sugar Mountain for a ski vacation, it's hard to find a better location. The building looks out onto the Easy Street lift, and the lift and the top of the Bunny Hill are a short walk from the back of the property. Because Sugar Mountain has very restrictive rules about when you can buy lift tickets, you'll find yourself trudging to the resort several times during your day, often multiple times per day. Luckily, the resort is a short walk away. Not having to get in your car and navigate the (always crowded) parking lot is worth the price of the stay by itself. The decor is fine: homey, clean and basic, with all you should need to hole up and cook or relax after skiing. The fireplace is easy to operate and came in very handy. The only quibbles were the bathrooms: The shower curtain in the main bath was moldy, and the shower head in the second bath left a lot to be desired. Vacasa reps were very responsive, even on a crowded holiday weekend. We would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber B., Atlanta, ga

3 Jan 2022

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

Nice Condo

This property was easily accessible within the complex and check in/out was a breeze. The condo was exactly as described and the owners did a lovely job with the kitchen remodel. The bedrooms are of good size but the bathrooms are small. The only thing we would suggest is a new shower liner (moldy), and supplying guests with more that one set of towels. We were not given a starter roll or paper towels or toilet paper. The slopes and one of the ski lifts is literally the back yard, however the path to get to the slopes is not so easy to get to not use. I couldn’t imagine walking the steep pathway with small children and/or a lot of equipment. Would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas N., Durham, NC

11 Dec 2021

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

Perfectly cozy

This is a wonderfully cozy, nicely renovated unit with nice kitchen, lovely fireplace and view of the slopes. We rented skis and brought them across the bridge to the unit for breaks -- easy walk. Wonderful getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

15 Oct 2021

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

Beautiful Mountain Getaway

Such a cozy, inviting condo! It was perfect for me and my husband our 18 year old son. Very efficient use of a small space. Loved the little balcony. My only complaint was that the walls are pretty thin and could hear a lot of noise from people above us. Also parking is limited.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brandi H.

24 Sept 2021

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

Wonderful getaway

Bee Branch 43 was the perfect place for a cozy getaway with my family. We loved everything from the open kitchen to the comfy sofa to the amazing back porch. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

31 Jul 2021

Bee Branch 43

Well furnished and attractive. Vacasa office on site and ready to help with any problem.

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10/10 Excellent

Stacey W.

7 Jul 2021

Great Escape in Sugar Mountain

Condo was in excellent shape, newly renovated with upgraded appliances. Deck had a lovely view of the trees and the ski lift could be seen between the leaves. Great place to walk down the hill and watch 4th of July fireworks.

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa B., Melbourne, FL

18 Jun 2021

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

This place is great!

I would stay here again and hope to. It was perfect for our group of 4. Very nice! It’s as nice or nicer than the pictures show. So much attention to detail. And it was right in the slopes. You could see a chairlift right out the window and from the porch.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

19 Mar 2021

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

Great ski getaway!

The condo was very clean and comfortable. It is a TRUE ski in/ski out location located right next to easy street and magic carpet for the bunny slope. Easy for beginner skiers in your party to access! We had a blast and are looking forward to next years ski season to book again!!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

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