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Classic roundhouse next to ski lodge w/panoramic view, retro fireplace & balcony

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Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51050 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Sugar Mountain Resort
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Grandfather Mountain
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Classic roundhouse next to ski lodge w/panoramic view, retro fireplace & balcony

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This is the closest roundhouse to the ski lodge and features a panoramic view of the slopes from every window. Hang out on the balcony watching all the adventure or join in on the excitement by stepping right out your front door. Get caught up in the fun and funky vibe of a roundhouse and enjoy the 70s style retro fireplace, or play a game of cards with friends by the bank of floor to ceiling windows. If you are looking for the #1 slopeside location, look no further!

What's nearby:
Sugar Mountain Resort is just up the street where you can visit the ski lodge for rentals, check out the ice skating rink, or even play a few holes at the golf course when the weather permits. Within a ten-minute car ride, you can find yourself panning for gems at the Foggy Mountain Gem Mine, ziplining through the treetops at Hawksnest Ziplining, or walking across the Mile High Swinging Bridge to catch the amazing views of the mountains. If you're really feeling bold you can head over to High Mountain Expeditions for some white water rafting.

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full kitchen
4x4/AWD recommended in the winter

This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC

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

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!


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
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English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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

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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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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 holiday home is near theme parks and in the mountains. 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. Tweetsie Railroad and Land of Oz are also worth visiting. 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 - 0.0 km
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park - 13 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 16 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Grandfather Mountain - 19 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Land of Oz - 21 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blind Elk Tap Room - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪5506' Skybar - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic roundhouse next to ski lodge w/panoramic view, retro fireplace & balcony pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Classic roundhouse next to ski lodge w/panoramic view, retro fireplace & balcony?

As of 4 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Classic roundhouse next to ski lodge w/panoramic view, retro fireplace & balcony on 5 Jun 2025 start from £377.03, 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 Classic roundhouse next to ski lodge w/panoramic view, retro fireplace & balcony?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic roundhouse next to ski lodge w/panoramic view, retro fireplace & balcony?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Classic roundhouse next to ski lodge w/panoramic view, retro fireplace & balcony located?

Located in the mountains, this slopeside holiday home offers ski-in/ski-out access in Banner Elk within 2 miles (3 km) of Sugar Mountain Resort and Linville River, and is convenient for winter sports, such as sledging and snowmobiling. Grandfather Mountain State Park and Watauga River are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

7.2

Good

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 25 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Check-in

7.0/10

Communication

6.4/10

Location

5.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Christy B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not suited for in individuals with mobility issues

Over all the property is great inside. However, there are no trail markings from the parking space to the unit. It is down the staircase and around behind two other units. There isn't a marked proper path. We had to hike in over roots, uneven surfaces and overexposed wires and lose stones to get to the property. You enter in the basement and have to climb up a tiny spiral staircase to get to main living area. We came back in the dark and had to use our phones as flashlights to find our way in. Once inside it was a lively place. But you need to be young and agile to get into the property itself.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tabby J.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

BEWARE not as listed

Where do I even begin. The booking process was a nightmare due to Vacasa requiring a “identity verification” or else my reservation would be cancelled and nonrefunded. Their online verification system told me my birthday was incorrect so I had to call customer support which took an hour. Getting to the house is also a nightmare. It is not clearly marked at all and you can not see the home from the parking spot because it is down a embankment and behind 2 other houses. If you have any kind of health problem or can not walk on uneven ground I do not recommend this place to you. There is no hand rails after you get so far down. The screens were completely out of the screen doors so we had to put those back in ourself. This house has NO AIR CONDITIONING. It is not stated in the listing so just know if it’s summer when you stay (like me) you will have a heat stroke in the house. The porches haven’t been swept off in a long time. There was still last years leaves on the porch making it extremely slick if they are wet. This home is nothing like the listing. The Vacasa customer support is extremely rude and not willing to help. They do not care that it is extremely dangerous to get to and from the home and they are not willing to help get you to something safer.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Vanessa H.

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

Ruined anniversary

We left early booked two days and left as soon as we woke up one the first morning and will not be returning, this is my anniversary weekend and I'm pregnant so on top of it not being clean (half eaten biscuit in the fireplace, candy wrappers and clothes left under the bed) and the steep walk that is completely unstable, the deck looks and feels weak. This property isn't intended for the elderly, pregnant woman, small children and anyone with any type of orthopedic conditions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family with young kids

Great stay. Closest rental/ walk to the lodge, was a perfect rental for a family with young kids. Everything was better than expected. Owners definitely do upkeep and repairs for the rental. Our stay was 15 degrees outside, provided heaters kept us warm in every room. Definitely appreciated the quick running dryer for young-kids ski gear.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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8/10 Good

Kristi M.

Great Stay!

We really enjoyed the convenience of this house right by the resort and at the end of a green run. The only negative is a few wall heat vents didn't work and a few plugs. You have to be okay with space heaters and lamp lighting. We made it work!
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8/10 Good

Shannon B.

Great Location!

Excellent location! Closest house to the lodge.
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6/10 Okay

Haroldo B.

HB

The house has a great view, my evening son had great days. unfortunately some points of the house need to be fixed/changed!!! the master bedroom bathroom has a clogged bathtub and the curtains have been washed and are super short and don't block the light.

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
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8/10 Good

Laura S.

Will be back

Well stocked and plentiful in all the basics. If you have any problems, staff are on site within minutes. It is an awesome place to stay, more exclusively in regards to ski in/ ski out. Heating the space is difficult and at times overly hot. Excellent for kids over 3 and ideal location for first time skiers!

8/10 Good

Shannon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Great place but just need to fix the stairs.

Rental was nice but I just didn't feel safe because my husband and son fell on steps but I called and they moved us to a better property I would rent from them again definitely.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

robin C.

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

Worst customer service ever

Cabin was inaccessible for parking, even after calling to verify. (had an elderly person with us that uses a cane. Had to walk down a set of steps - that the rails on the side fell over and then walk thru unlighted woods (not a path) to get to it. Customer service was awful. Started talking to them at 4 pm - was told someone would get back with us in 1 hour - to see about moving us to another cabin, no response. called back - same response and same no contact. did this until 8 pm and we finally had to leave. received an email at 1:30 am stating that a full refund would be given. 2 weeks later - call them and someone says they will issue the credit. Then they only give a part of the credit due. Disputing charges with credit card company now for the balance.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Meghan C.

Great location on the slopes!

This was a great house right on the slopes, closest home to the main lodge where you rent equipment and get lift tickets. Overall we had a fantastic stay! One thing to note, the access from the house is a little steep (and muddy in March) getting on the slope but there is a path around some other houses that is more easily accessible that starts you a little higher on the slopes. It is also a little trek from where you park your car which may be something to consider for loading/unloading but we actually did not even need to leave over the four days of our stay so this wasn’t an issue. Our whole family had a blast and we are planning to make it an annual trip!
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8/10 Good

Jennifer O.

Awesome slopesider

We've stayed at several slopesiders at Sugar and this was our favorite so far! It's literally the first one at the base and right on the field so great for sitting out on balcony and watching everyone. Other than the fact the washing machine didn't seem to be working at the time, we loved everything else and had an amazing time! Would have given it a 5 if it weren't for that.

10/10 Excellent

Lee T.

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

Slope side

Perfect location.parking and ease of getting to slope are shortcomings. Needs boardwalk extension across ditch. Otherwise excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
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8/10 Good

Lauren H.

Cuteness on the Slopes

Perfect for ski in ski out! Walk to lodge, tubing and ice skating. Great location just needs some updates lighting etc…
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Lacy O.

Ski in/ ski out

We had a fabulous time. It was right on the slope for us to ski in and ski out whenever we liked. It was the perfect set up for our family of 5.
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8/10 Good

Jeff C.

Great location to ski slope

Great location to the ski slope and lodge. A better walkway from the parking spot to the home would be nice and there was no cable working during our visit, but the tv was able to stream services. The outside porches had not been shoveled and had a few feet of snow and ice, but property was in overall good condition. We're a family of 5 and our kids loved it. We enjoyed our stay and would stay here again.
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6/10 Okay

Benita P.

Ups and downs

The view - the washer didn’t work the fireplace was full of ashes it was a good hick down hill very hard for a person over 50. Taking bags food etc up and down the hill. Needs gravel very muddy
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8/10 Good

Kimberly W.

Getaway

We came for fall break. Nice and relaxing.
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8/10 Good

Christian G.

Fun getaway in the mountains

I really enjoyed the cozy, quiet environment. The place could use some maintenance, but overall I had an amazing time! Beautiful view of grandfather mountain from the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Alisa B.

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

Great location for exploring

The roundhouse is comfortable and well-located. It’s not as isolated as it looks in the pictures, and you can hear noise from the surrounding houses and the ski resort. It’s a quick drive to downtown Banner Elk and central to other regional places of interest (hikes, swimming holes, rafting companies). The beds are comfortable, but more lighting would have been good—there’s hardly any overhead lighting. The kitchen is small but it’s good for minimal cooking. Bring your own chairs for the balcony.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

Isabelle M.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Not as advertised

This property is not as it is listed. It is much less updated, and it is dirty. Also it was advertised as having 3 twin beds when there were only two. There were bugs in the queen bed and the hot water barely worked. Overall the property was very disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

2/10 Terrible

Christopher P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Very Very Old Property

This property is very old and out of date! The deck on the property looks like you could fall threw it at any time. Honestly the whole house needs to be gutted and remodeled from top to bottom!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

John Mark B.

View

Incredible view of the slopes
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10/10 Excellent

Charles h.

Great

Great View, and location

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