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Second floor condo w/private balcony, slope views, and Ski In/Out access

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Host

Very good

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 71250 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Outdoor space

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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

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

bedroom 1

1 King Bed

bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Dining area

About this property

Second floor condo w/private balcony, slope views, and Ski In/Out access

Bee Branch 46

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You'll feel like you're perched up in the trees in this slopeside condo on Sugar Mountain. Just walk out the back door and across the beautiful creek, and you'll be at the start of the beginner ski slopes. 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 comfortable bedrooms, vaulted ceilings and stone fireplace.

What's nearby:
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 Highlander's Grill & Tavern and Reid's Cafe. Sightseeing is plentiful in this area as well, such as the Foggy Mountain Gem Mine and the Mile High Swinging Bridge.

Things to know:
Free WiFi
No A/C
Full Kitchen
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 1 vehicle.
This rental is located on floor 2.

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

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Kitchen

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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

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.

Important information

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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. 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.

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 - ‬6 min drive
‪Blind Elk Tap Room - ‬9 min drive
‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬10 min drive
‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬11 min drive
‪Subway - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Second floor condo w/private balcony, slope views, and Ski In/Out access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Second floor condo w/private balcony, slope views, and Ski In/Out access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Second floor condo w/private balcony, slope views, and Ski In/Out access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Second floor condo w/private balcony, slope views, and Ski In/Out access 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).

8.4

Very good

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7.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

7.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

7 Feb, 2024

Nice place.

Great location and easily access to the mountain.

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

20 Feb, 2023

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

Triplets 16th birthday

Place was great location great

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Thomas A.

30 Jan, 2023

Ski trip

The condo was very clean and close to the ski slope and easy to get to. The walk to the slopes was a little far. Best to rent a locker and leave your skis and boots at the ski lodge. The whole family had a great time. We will definitely rent again.

10/10 Excellent

Alison P.

28 Jan, 2024

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

Nice spot for families

This was a very comfortable place for our family. The walk up and down to the slopes was a little bit steep and hard when carrying gear in ski boots, but it was an easy walk across to get lift tickets in the morning and we loved being able to stop by the condo for lunch and then ski right back down to the lift. The Wii came in handy for a rainy afternoon. The kitchen doesn't have many pots and pans and is small, but we are able to make it work. Overall, clean and comfortable and we would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

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6/10 Okay

Elly B.

21 Apr, 2024

Decent place but needs simple updates and cleaning

We enjoyed the proximity to the slopes but we made the mistake of walking to the base to rent our gear and had to cross the lift and snow- definitley drive over unless you already have gear. Also the shower curtain liner was very moldy and there’s old dust and spiderwebs on several areas, the kitchen table wasn’t cleaned at all. The comforter in the bunk bed is very pilled and worn looking and the keurig was grimy. It’s a decent place for 2 days but a little elbow grease and simple replacements would make it feel much better!

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

9 Feb, 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

NOT HAPPY with property management

I booked 2 condos and was assured by Vacasa (property management) they would be in the same building which they were not. When we arrived and opened the door the condo had not been cleaned. I text to ask about this and they sent someone to clean. I think they changed the sheets and towels and that was it. The floors were dirty and had not been swept or mopped. I emailed and text Vacasa that I was unhappy with the condos being in different buildings and I never heard from anyone. I think the owner needs to know how Vacasa treats customers.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

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4/10 Poor

Phillip S.

20 Oct, 2023

Condo was great, Vacasa was HORRIBLE

The condo was great as far as being as pictured. Nice cabin feel & great location. However, there was a very strong wet dog odor in the dining room that you could often smell while sitting in the living room also. All of the beds were made except for the upstairs KING master bed that was left with QUEEN sheets folded on top. The dishwasher was left with dirty dishes & the washing machine with dirty towels. We called customer service TWICE, two separate times/days & were told sheets would be brought & someone would call us back - neither of which happened. Therefore we had to throw covers on the king bed upstairs & sleep on top of them since we did not have sheets that fit. we have used Vacasa in the past & have never had an issue, but after this stay, we will not be using them again.

8/10 Good

Vance N.

24 Feb, 2023

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice property, but dirty

The listing photos are accurate and the property is what we had expected as a result. Great location, ample space and nice accommodations for our family and guests. However the property was generally dirty - dirty dishes put away, dirty floors, dirty bathrooms. Nobody has looked under the couches or beds in months - Playing cards, silverware, lots of dust and dirt all over the floors. Also, management was very slow to deliver enough towels for all guests. 1 hand towel, 2 rags and 3 towels were in the unit for 6 guests. Understand that they may not have known how many guests to expect (although we did disclose this in the reservation), but it took almost 24 hours from reporting this (which was immediate after check-in) to get the towels needed. We had a nice trip regardless, just was disappointing to have a dirty place and not enough towels for everyone to shower on day 1. We should get a discount on cleaning fee since it was marginally cleaned!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Wesley B.

8 Jan, 2023

Great location and cozy space

Easy access to the mountain on the green slope side but not hard to cut across to the main lifts.

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6/10 Okay

Drew P.

21 Dec, 2022

Slope side

The access to easy street for skiing is the perfect spot.

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10/10 Excellent

Tanya H.

17 Mar, 2022

Perfect, convenient and cozy get away condo!

Ski in amd out from mountain. Clean, cozy condo with helpful guides to local activities! Everything we needed was here!

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6/10 Okay

Katherine M.

28 Feb, 2022

Great location, rustic interior

You can’t beat the location. With the parking situation at Sugar Mountain, this was nice to be able to walk down to the lodge and ski school registration area. It served the purpose and was fine for 2 nights. The interior was small and dated but bed, bath and kitchen was all we needed.

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10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

9 Feb, 2022

Ski In / Ski Out

Perfect location, condo had everything we needed. Beds were comfortable and washer/dryer were new and fast. We never used the fire place because we were not sure exactly how to use it. We think the damper was already open but not super confident so just used the heater in the house. Parking was a little concerned because we had hoped to share the condo but due to only 1 parking spot we ended up just going the 4 of us. Again great location but lots of steps to condo and slope.

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10/10 Excellent

Lora R.

29 Jan, 2022

Family Ski Trip

We loved this unit!! It was perfect for our family of 4 and guest family that came for a couple nights. The place was very clean and the beds were comfortable. Couldn’t beat the location! We walked over to the slopes and could easily come back for a break and head back out. Loved that the unit was 2 storied and roomier than other lower level Bee Branch units. Will stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

Ive P., IL

18 Oct, 2021

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

Beautiful view and drive to the rental.

Relaxing, has every thing we wanted.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

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10/10 Excellent

D T.

2 Aug, 2021

Excellent location and very clean

We absolutely loved the private but easy access location. The 3 bedrooms with plenty of beds were very comfy. The kitchen was stocked with everything one would need and entertainment options were plenty to just hangout inside. The wooded view and the feeling to be closer to nature was hooking us to spend most of our vacation time enjoyable with family. Kids loved playing some of the board games whenever they had time. They also loved their bunk beds. There were very good recommendations to visit places nearby as well as dining option. The owners not only kept their condo neat, they had an excellent taste with furniture choices and interior decorations. We have already made up our minds to visit back, maybe in late fall.

4/10 Poor

Lindsay G.

29 Mar, 2021

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Needs extensive cleaning

Tried to cancel and communication was extremely poor. I did not hear back until my check in date. The biggest perk is that it is ski in ski out. Like other reviews mentioned, the house needs a deep cleaning. There was mold throughout the home. My four year old has severe allergies and he had difficulty breathing each morning. I would not stay here again due to poor communication and poor cleanliness.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Zach R.

24 Feb, 2021

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

Fun stay!

We really enjoyed this stay. Great location. Loved the gas fireplace and the kids got a kick out of watching skiers on the lift below the deck. That said this condo could use a good top to bottom cleaning.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

12 Feb, 2021

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

Family Ski Vacation

This house is in the perfect location to ski Sugar. Easy walk to green slope. Very convenient. Comfy beds. Fireplace was awesome. Kitchen is tiny though. We loved this place!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

2/10 Terrible

Gloria R.

1 Feb, 2021

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Dirty and Overpriced

This unit is in an excellent location with great views of the ski slope. It is great for those that plan to hit the slopes. As mentioned in previous reviews, the condition of the unit is much older than portrayed in the pictures of the listing. Although the listing and Vacasa's website (property management company) boasts about cleanliness, there was no evidence that cleaning is a priority for this company. Upon arrival, the unit was dirty and dingy and still had trash on the floor left behind by previous renters. There were cobwebs on the windows. Many of the light fixtures were not working and we had to change the lightbulbs ourselves. After several contacts were made via phone and email, the company finally sent a cleaning crew two full days after check-in. The second cleaning was not much better. You would think this would be of top priority considering we are in the midst of a pandemic. The hot water is an issue as well as you need to be mindful of the number of people who can shower within a certain time frame or you will run out of hot water. Although the listing states that there is TV, there is no cable meaning there is nothing you can watch unless you subscribe to Netflix, etc. We were ready to head home after the first night! We will never rent a property from this management company again.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

brad C.

1 Feb, 2021

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

Great location

Great stay and awesome location. It was a bummer that the fireplace and dryer were not working while we were there. Property manager was easy to reach and attempted to fix. Great condo overall

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pamela J., Mint Hill

21 Dec, 2020

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

Winter wonderland

It was a very nice and comfortable home. A true ski in ski out condo.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

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10/10 Excellent

william v.

27 Jul, 2020

Awesome

great stay! Vacasa was amazing!

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8/10 Good

Adam H.

24 Jul, 2020

Great location

This condo is in a lovely location - very central to everything and easy to navigate to. It’s definitely older than the pictures make it look, so just know that. If you’re coming in the winter and desire to be in a ski in/ski out condo, then this is your place. We came in the summer so that wasn’t something we needed. The layout of the home is hard to understand from the pics/virtual tour. Downstairs is the bunk bedroom with a half bath off it and the queen bedroom with ensuite bath. Upstairs is the king bed and full bath, as well as a twin bed in the room. No master closet, but a few dresser drawers were empty so we used those. The home doesn’t have cable TV (not even local news) or A/C, but each bedroom has a spot cooler, which makes for very comfortable sleeping. The beds are super comfy too. Just know that the kitchen is dinky - zero drawers - the utensils are in a caddy on the counter. One person can be in there at a time! There’s also no place to put any groceries you buy that don’t need to be refrigerated - no empty cupboard, no closet, no shelf - we put them on the dining room table. The washer/dryer was great and worked well. Some basic things are included, which was nice - hotel size soaps, shampoo, lotion, as well as a couple rolls of TP in each bath, paper towels in kitchen, a few washing machine pods, dish soap, hand soaps in each bath, and an extra trash bag, so you’ll be set for your first night or two. No Kleenex anywhere. There are hair dryers under each bathroom sink. The porch is nice, just know that you’re in a condo, so if your neighbor is also on the porch, you won’t have privacy.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

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