Mountain Cottage near Outdoor Activities

Welcome to Sugar Mountain Escape!

Sugar Mountain Escape is a charming two-bedroom mountain cottage located near the top of Sugar Mountain, only minutes away from the slopes of Sugar Mountain 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! Search SkiSugar for shuttle routes and schedules.

Sugar Mountain Escape has year-round, unobstructed mountain views that will not disappoint. The main-level master suite 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. A few portable air conditioning units are available and can adequately cool a large room or area.

The main floor is an open-concept living room with soaring vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and an HD Smart TV. The living room is adjacent to the kitchen, which features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a center island with a live-edge wood slab top. The dining area accommodates 8 guests. The den, off the living room, provides a second main-level space for relaxation and entertaining. It features many windows that let in natural light and offer a mountain view. The den has another HD Smart TV and ample comfy furniture. A sleeper sofa on the main level accommodates 2 guests. A hallway half-bathroom is also on the main level. The wood-burning fireplace in the living room is NOT available for use.

Upstairs is an open loft with a cozy table and chairs for games and puzzles. A queen pull-out in the loft accommodates 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 Blu-ray player for DVDs and Blu-ray discs, and access to all cable programming, plus 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 offers mountain views and overlooks the mature woods rolling away from the back of the house. Here you will find a gas grill, and a lower-level platform deck features the hot tub. Two dogs are welcome with your reservation for an additional fee.

Nearby attractions:

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 the owner's 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 all-wheel-drive vehicle, we encourage you to park at the top of the driveway, as it is challenging to get out of 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.