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Mountain ski-in/ski-out resort-side condo with balcony - next to ski lodge/lifts

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Living area
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Place, Sugar Mountain Resort
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Linville River
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sugar Creek Gem Mine
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Mountain ski-in/ski-out resort-side condo with balcony - next to ski lodge/lifts

Bee Branch 44

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You'll feel high up in this slopeside condo on Sugar Mountain, all your daily stresses will melt away. Walk out the back door and across the creek, and you'll be at the ski resort, including the lodge and four ski lifts! Being this close to all the adventures this mountain has to offer can wear you out, so the comforts of the condo come in handy, such as the three comfortable bedrooms, two bathrooms, full kitchen, and stone fireplace. It also includes a new washer and dryer!

Sugar Mountain Resort is just steps away from this condo, where you'll find an outdoor skating rink, snow tubing, mountain bike tours, and a full golf course (weather permitting). There are plenty of local restaurants in close proximity, including Bella’s Italian Restaurant, Highlander's Grill & Tavern, Pedalin Pig BBQ, Luna Thai & Sushi, Valle de Bravo Mexican, Reid's Cafe, as well as a Subway and McDonalds. You’re also just a few minutes drive from the Alpine Wilderness Mountain rollercoaster! Sightseeing is plentiful in this area as well, such as the Foggy Mountain Gem Mine and the Mile High Swinging Bridge. Best of all, you have a direct view of Grandfather Mountain from the living room, kitchen/dining room, and back deck patio! The deck also overlooks the Sugar Mountain ski resort, and you can watch people skiing and snowboarding!

As of November 2023 (for the 2023/2024 ski season), new renovations include:

All new Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) waterproof flooring throughout the entire condo
All new digital thermostats (can control temps in each room separately)
New heaters
USB/USB-C 120 volt electrical outlets
New kitchen backsplash
New washer and dryer
Upgraded washer/dryer closet shelving
Bathrooms (new vanities, toilets, fans, and lighting)
Installed keyless door lock
Fresh coats of paint
New curtains
New smoke detectors
New light switches
New dimmable track lights

THINGS TO KNOW
This rental does not have air conditioning.
4WD or AWD is highly recommended in the winter months.
This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.




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.

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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

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

About the area

Banner Elk

Located in Banner Elk, this condo is in a rural area and near theme parks. Tweetsie Railroad and Banner House Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sugar Mountain Resort and Sugar Creek Gem Mine. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kidd Brewer Stadium or Holmes Convocation Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Sugar Mountain, NC

What's nearby

  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Linville River - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Sugar Creek Gem Mine - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Grandfather Mountain - 17 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Appalachian State University - 31 min drive - 27.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪5506' Skybar - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain ski-in/ski-out resort-side condo with balcony - next to ski lodge/lifts pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mountain ski-in/ski-out resort-side condo with balcony - next to ski lodge/lifts?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mountain ski-in/ski-out resort-side condo with balcony - next to ski lodge/lifts?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain ski-in/ski-out resort-side condo with balcony - next to ski lodge/lifts?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mountain ski-in/ski-out resort-side condo with balcony - next to ski lodge/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. Grandfather Mountain State Park and Watauga River are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

7.2

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 33 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

7.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sofia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, awesome access to slopes
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ronald M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time on the Mountain. Need to work on the bridge to the slopes for a closer walk. B
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan, 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We are happy you enjoyed this home. We sincerely apologize for the issues you have encountered during your stay. We'll continue to work closely with both our local staff and the homeowner to make improvements to this home, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful getaway in the future.
Verified

8/10 Good

Robin K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bottom line: location is convenient and within a short walk to the lift, and we felt safe and warm during our stay. However, the unit shows significant signs of neglect. Although kitchen surfaces were clean, the drawers, cabinets, and dishes were not. They had food residue or mold in them. The extra linens are very worn and stiff, and the pillows were stained. There is a lot of mildew in the bathroom as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Robyn S.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Unfortunately despite arriving a day late (and letting them know) due to weather- the unit had not been cleaned when we arrived and we were not notified in any way. It's very upsetting when you bring your adult children on a Christmas Ski Trip and arrive at a dirty condo with no clean linens- food on tables, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan D.

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

Great stay

Had lots of fun. It was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel B.

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

Awesome location!

The location was great and the updates they have done are also nice. The beds are super uncomfortable though; I think some pillow toppers could go a long way! We could walk to the easy street lift which was a huge plus!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Kelly F.

Location

Great location, Homeowner has started updating it appears. New Lvp flooring throughout which was nice.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lindsey T.

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

Close to sugar mountain slopes

The best thing about the property was the proximity to the slopes. Looks a little better in pictures than in person.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Dec, 2023
We apologize for any misunderstanding regarding this listing. We attempt to be as transparent with our listings as possible and provide accurate and current photos, amenities lists, and descriptions so guests can make an informed choice about what they are paying for and make the right decision for their needs. We encourage guests to reach out with any questions or concerns before booking, as we are happy to help.
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather S.

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

Location=5 stars!

Excellent proximity to the Easy Street lift for beginner riders. Laundry in unit, which is a major plus for drying winter gear quickly. Could do for some general updates across the board, but a comfortable stay nonetheless. Would happily return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Steve M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
The condo looked like a frat party had stayed there. Trash everywhere, someone peed all over the deck (yellow snow) and dirty dishes everywhere. After numerous calls to bots and foreign agents we were told sorry, nobody will come until next day. We had nothing towels, sheets , toilet paper . My wife and I cleaned for 2 hours to upgrade to filthy. The Pots and Pans are over 20 years old with peeling teflon. The Dishwasher is non functioning. The furniture is literally falling apart and dangerous to sit in chairs. The pillows were all stained and the 50 old blankets there all had holes or smelled too bad. The showers are disgusting with mold everywhere. We all only took one shower it was so bad. The couch has cigarette holes in it and worn out. Oh, the door lock did not work and wife had to wait an hour for me to get back since they would not help her get in and had to reset door lock. This place has been for sale for over a year and obviously owners either don’t know or care about the condition for their guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Denis R.

Great value

Fluffy white towels. Fully stocked kitchen. Close to slopes (literally in sight and walking distance!) and great communication, would definitely recommend this place and will come back in the future.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Jonathan T.

Great option for families with young children.

The best thing about this property is it’s location adjacent to the slopes. It’s an easy walk to the lifts. Instead of having to pack a large bag of food and store all our belongings in lockers in the lodge as in past trips, we could stop whenever we needed a break and go back to the condo for a quick bathroom trip or lunch. Not having to haul skis/boots to /from the parking lot was a huge benefit also.
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen M.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Dated, but great location

Nice property, but it is very worn from years of use and very few upgrades. Wood walls and doors are dirty, but it is hard to clean bare wood. It worked fine for my family because we are not super picky.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Dec, 2023
Thank you for the review of your ski stay. We apologize for the house not being cleaned as thoroughly as is our standard. Please know that local staff is available to assist with any cleanliness issues you encounter while in the home. We hope to get the chance to host you again! Thank you.
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Paul H.

Don’t stay here!!!

The only thing that was nice was the proximity to the slopes…the whole place needs updating…especially furniture, mattress and bathrooms! I would rate cleanliness a 1!!!! Carpet was dirty and had hairballs all over it!! Gas logs did not work. Television did not have cable!!!
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
We appreciate you sharing your honest review with us, Paul. There is now a new homeowner for this property who is planning updates for the near future. We hope you'll return to see the difference. Thank you!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Allison H.

Liked: Location

Good for the location but could be better

Ski in/ ski out is amazing. The property was ok but not great. There’s no pot holders so be sure to bring some. The twin bed frame was broken. We notified property management however it was never fixed. Door code did not work. Fireplace was very hard to get to work. Crumbs in the silverware tray so kinda gave me the ick.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
We apologize for any issues you experienced in communicating with a member of our team, as well as any personal touch you found lacking. We are sorry for any issues you encountered during your stay. We are committed to providing exceptional customer service, and we will follow up with the appropriate parties to ensure our service standards are fully met. We also appreciate our guests' preferences as a means to improve and we have forwarded your comments along to our property management to consider and rectify the issues. We truly hope to have the opportunity to impress you in the future.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
It was small, to small for 5 men. Not as clean as it should have been. The furniture is old and needs to be replaced. This is not a ski in ski out facility, unless you call a 300 yard walk to the slopes one. Will not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Jonathan T.

Great option for families with young children.

The best thing about this property is it’s location adjacent to the slopes. It’s an easy walk to the lifts. Instead of having to pack a large bag of food and store all our belongings in lockers in the lodge as in past trips, we could stop whenever we needed a break and go back to the condo for a quick bathroom trip or lunch. Not having to haul skis/boots to /from the parking lot was a huge benefit also.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jeffrey N.

Great location

Great place on the slopes for skiing
From a partner site

8/10 Good

DIANA H.

slopeside

Love the Bees Branch complex. This unit was very accessible-short flight of stairs. The walk to the slopes is accessible for most physical levels. The stream below the complex is lovely and many little creatures scamper through that area. The unit itself was clean and there were many options for additional linens, if needed, The mattresses in the twin bed room were very hard and sleeping was tough there. The unit was supplied with the basics-a little short on frying pans. Unlike some of the other units we have stayed in, this one had an appropriate number of towels for the number of guests and the length of stay. Wireless was good-TV remotes did not work in the bedrooms-maybe batteries?? The exterior door to the bedroom was hard to lock. We would definitely stay again if this unit was available. Thanks for having us and we had a blast on the slopes.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Hi, Diana! We bought some new pans, and the mattresses were recently purchased brand new. The TV remote batteries are replaced, and a sign is on the bedroom door asking it not be used at this time. Thank you for staying with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

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

Excellent location

Perfect location and size for my group could use some updating but for the price it was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great location

The location is great. A 5 minute walk to the slopes. The condo was cozy and had plenty of room. It was pretty outdated but that didn’t bother us, it had everything we needed in a convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Cesar D.

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

Nice Location - Unkept Property

This cabin has a lot of potential, unfortunately is very unkempt. 1- Filthy cabin all around. 2- Smell of mold and humidity ( We had some allergy problems) 3-Furnitures old and broken : -Mattresses make noise and broken apart -Kitchen window is broken open where bugs/ bees /moths come in 4-All screens/ windows are dirty and dust everywhere 5- Kitchen items are all disorganized 6- In Laundry closet , we found lint on top of the shelf -The Iron is all stained black and dirty 7- Some doors are broken and all dirty 8- Some lightbulbs are not working and the rooms are dark 9- Pillows are old and stained/ not fluffy at all. We hope the bed sheets were washed before we arrived. 10- Carpets are all dirty 11-Balcony furniture are all dirty and moldy 12-When we arrived, there were garbage bags in the entrance 13- The dressers are dirty. We had to manually clean the drawers to put our clothes inside.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Thank you for your review, Cesar. We sincerely apologize for the disappointment. We have passed your concerns to local staff who worked with the owner to resolve these issues. We have since found no mold in the home, deep cleaned the carpets, and fixed the bedframes. We hope that the refund that you were given has helped with some resolution for the issues you experienced. We are so sorry if our standards were not met during your time with us!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Kumar A.

Good stay just no ventilation

It was a great with close proximity to lot of destination, house was well kept .but, it lacked ventilation and no fan and made sleeping miserable. We could not open most of the windows .. if we could there were no mesh to leave it open and one was worn out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Hi, Kumar. Thank you for your feedback. We wish you would have called us as our team would have been happy to bring fans to help you stay cool. Maintenance will check the windows. We hope we can host you again!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Cecilia J.

Family weekend

The location of this condominium was great as our family could just walk to get on the slopes.. However, the condominium needs to be totally updated! The kitchen needs new pots and pans..The sink constantly dripped .. The drawers where silverware were kept need to be cleaner.. the bathroom needs updating..toilets are very small... the bed in the queen room was not comfortable and so much cold air came in around the door in that room we were very cold and had to put blankets around it..All in all the condo is in a great location but seriously needs attention...
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Thank you for choosing to stay with us, Cecilia. We love having these comments to help us make improvements. The kitchen faucet will be replaced, and door seals will be installed. We hope to see you again!

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