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Sugar Mountain villa w/mountain & valley views, wood fireplace & close to trails

Mountain condo with kitchen, near Sugar Mountain Resort

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Property grounds
Exterior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Place, Sugar Mountain Resort
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Beech Mountain Resort
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Grandfather Mountain
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Sugar Mountain villa w/mountain & valley views, wood fireplace & close to trails

Skyleaf Villa 801

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This rustic villa near the top of Sugar Mountain features an incredible mountain and valley view starring the profile of Beech Mountain. The lovely covered balcony is an extension of the living space, itself sporting a corner-set stone front fireplace. Sip on a beverage and enjoy the crackle of the wood fire in the evening after prepping a meal in the fully equipped kitchen. And hang out with friends and family because this villa can sleep up to six with a queen in the master bedroom, 2 twins in the guest room and a sleeper sofa in the living room. Close to all attractions and amenities including Sugar Mountain Ski Resort, golf and tennis. You can even pick up the hiking and biking trails from this neighborhood.

What's nearby:
Sugar Mountain Resort is just a short drive from this condo, where you'll find an outdoor skating rink, snow tubing, mountain bike tours and a full golf course. There are plenty of restaurants close by, including The Pedalin’ Pig and Elevations Restaurant. Sightseeing is plentiful in this area as well, such as the Foggy Mountain Gem Mine, Mile High Swinging Bridge and Grandfather State Park.

Things to know:
No Cable TV
Full Kitchen
No A/C
Free WiFi
4WD vehicles may be required in winter months

This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC

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




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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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
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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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

About the area

Banner Elk

Located in Banner Elk, this condo is in the mountains. Sugar Mountain Resort and Hawksnest Tubing Park 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. 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.
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Sugar Mountain, NC

What's nearby

  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park - 14 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 15 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Grandfather Mountain - 18 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Appalachian State University - 32 min drive - 27.3 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Puerto Nuevo - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sugar Mountain villa w/mountain & valley views, wood fireplace & close to trails pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sugar Mountain villa w/mountain & valley views, wood fireplace & close to trails?

As of 24 Jan, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sugar Mountain villa w/mountain & valley views, wood fireplace & close to trails on 26 Jan, 2026 start from S$240.98, 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.

How much is parking at Sugar Mountain villa w/mountain & valley views, wood fireplace & close to trails?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sugar Mountain villa w/mountain & valley views, wood fireplace & close to trails?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sugar Mountain villa w/mountain & valley views, wood fireplace & close to trails?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sugar Mountain villa w/mountain & valley views, wood fireplace & close to trails located?

Situated in the mountains, this condo building is within 3 miles (5 km) of Sugar Mountain Resort, Sugar Creek Gem Mine and Linville River. Grandfather Mountain State Park and Watauga River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

7.4

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 27 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacasa was very responsive to the couple of concerns we had
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Dena E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and views
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew E.

Perfect

Great apartment with a hell of a view. Perfect space to rent when coming to Grandfather Mountain

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved our weekend at this property. Our favorite part was the wood burning fireplace. Will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Penny C.

Wonderful view

The “decor” and appliances could be updated but that didn’t keep us from LOVING the condo. The wall of windows and view were beyond words. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Sharron P.

Land of Oz weekend

It was a nice place. We just stayed overnight. Would have like another night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Belinda N.

Comfy and cozy

The view is awesome. You can see mountains valleys and Sugar Mt ski slop. Planning on renting again from Vacasa but next time I want to be beside the slope....come on February.

8/10 Good

Amy T.

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

Nice place!

Pros: Easy to access, beautiful views, well appointed, comfortable beds, no weird smells. Cons: Dirty. Dust so thick on the bookshelf I could draw in it. Very moldy shower curtain liner. Obvious leak in shower ceiling/wall. Very old, matted and stained carpet. A little TLC would go a long way.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Ksenia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and fantastic view condo

It was clean condo, but needs some renovation. (Sofa in living room is scratched on the side by a dog, I think) Management sent us the wrong door code, so please check it before you come here- it should be 4 digits. Also, Google map gives the wrong directions for the last 0.5 mile. To reach the location, you need to take a right at the fork on Shelter Rock circle and continue to Skyleaf Dr. If you see a gate with code lock-go back about 0.25 mile Overall, it was a nice stay. A clean condo with a beautiful view from the balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

jeff t.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Worn out and dated

Property is in poor condition. The only positives were the view and the fireplace Everything is very dated. Furniture is worn out. Sofa sleeper is terrible with a bar in your back the entire night. Carpet in both bathrooms…gross. We put towels down. Owner needs to seriously update all flooring, furniture, hvac etc. Do not recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Hunter L.

Great place to stay!

The view was phenomenal! Facilities were dated but that wasn’t an issue! Would definitely stay here again!

8/10 Good

Jason G.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Application State vs Coastal Game

Hard to find, needs to be updated. View is outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

Joshua S., Huntersville, NC, US

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Bad Experience

The condo is very dated, more so than the pictures make it seem. This is acceptable except that some things don't work, such as the entry light dial switch that had fallen off and multiple of the room heaters didn't work. We got to the condo late after a cold and rainy hike and were ready for a nice warm shower, but when we went to take a shower there was no hot water. And being 45 degrees outside, the water was extremely cold. I found the breaker panel and noticed that a breaker labelled WH was OFF, so I flipped it to ON. This had not tripped off, but was fully in the OFF position intentionally. So we waited another 30 minutes and were both able to take lukewarm shower. That was the biggest issue while we were there (other than the group of people above us who stayed up drinking and dancing all night except about 3 hours from 3:30am-6:30am. (Not Vacasa’s issue). But as we were leaving we realized that we both had multiple (10+) bug bites. I can only assume that these must be from bed bugs since it was too cold for mosquitos and I did not notice any mosquitos anyway, and the bites are in groups like bed bugs are known to do. I looked at the bed sheets to look for bed bugs and didn't see any since they are small and hide well, but did see evidence of them being there (tiny blood marks along the ridges of the bed sheets and mattress). Hopefully the bed bugs only did their damage at the condo and did not follow us back to our house on clothes/etc. Would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Alexander M.

Great Views and peaceful atmosphere

Great communication from Vacasa and the property manager. Very quiet getaway and exciting views.
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2/10 Terrible

Nicholas W.

Ok

This place had a wonderful view and I always had a phone signal. I didn’t love my stay here however. It is very outdated with stains on the chairs, stains on the walls, dust and cobwebs on much of the walls and wall hangings. There was a lot of noise from the upstairs unit on the weekends. The bathrooms were clean and the kitchen was stocked fairly well with utensils and such, which is nice when you’re there for an extended stay. Having a washer and dryer in the unit is also a nice plus.

10/10 Excellent

Abbas M.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Amazing trip

The location of the property is excellent. It has a breadth taking view of the mountains from the balcony. All the conveniences and sight seeing places, trails, Blue Ridge mountain parkway are very close by. The unit needed to be thoroughly cleaned especially carpets and sofas. The utensils (pots and pans) needs to be replaced as they were very dirty and scratched. The main lock needs to be replaced as we could not lock it from inside. This was reported but was not taken care of until we left. These are small things but the location is so superb that we overlooked all other things.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021
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2/10 Terrible

PAmela W.

Over priced

The extra fees on top of the price should be stop . This property did not have batteries in the bedroom remote . It kept making a scary sound through out the night coming from the walls and it’s overprice and dated.
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8/10 Good

Travis M.

A lovely stay, a comfortable place

The apartment was exactly what it looks like in the pictures. The view is gorgeous and even though the furnishings are old, we knew that in advance and were comfortable. The only reason that I am not giving 5 stars is because there was no firewood to start a fire. We got in very late and had been looking forwards to a cozy evening by the fireplace and were very disappointed to find not a single piece of wood inside or outside. We feel that Vacasa should make that clear as the pictures clearly indicate the presence of firewood. We would definitely come again though.
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2/10 Terrible

David H.

Sky leaf Villa #801

View and location were second to none. General condition of property was poor, out-dated, and in disrepair. A/V equipment was strewn about with wires haphazardly draped on walls, counters, etc. Property needs a facelift to put it nicely. With some much-needed TLC, this property has the potential to be a slam dunk.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

6/10 Okay

Katie B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Not following Covid-19 precautions, and other safety concerns

Walking up to the door I was struck by the great views, so the first thing I looked at when I walked in was the sliding glass door to the balcony. It was covered in child size handprints and foggy smears of who knows what. If you have kids, you know what this looks like, but you also know how gross it is. It usually involves child drool. It is unsanitary that this wasn’t cleaned, especially during a pandemic. My kids found 2 pills on the floor in their room! Most likely ibuprofen that had been dropped but it shows the floor had not been vacuumed or inspected. I’m thankful they are old enough to know not to touch things like that. In the bedroom with twin beds there is a sign that says do not put anything up against the baseboard heater, yet we noticed the bed was pushed right up against it. The headboard has a burn mark on it from this! We opted not to use the heat in that room because the placement of the bed did not feel safe. The pictures make this place look a lot nicer than it is. The beds were comfortable though. Clean linens and the kitchen and bathrooms seemed clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Sugar Mountain

It was a great location with an outstanding view. The accommodations were dirty and the furnishings were old and ragged. The kitchen and baths was filthy.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Jennifer Y.

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

Good place to stay

This place has a great view! There were some safety issues here, though: in the parking lot, there is a big drop off Between the parking space block and unit that is totally invisible at night. Backing up and then getting out to unpack is extremely dangerous. The shower hand rail in the first bathroom was not at all secured. My husband took it upon himself to secure it. And the toilet seat in that bathroom was askewed. The towel rack fell off the wall and my husband secured it also. If these things were addressed, we may recommend this place for others to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

Relaxing Wonderful Stay

Town is great, condo is great, wine is great. All is great.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

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

Terrific getaway

Everything we needed for our weekend trip in July. Gorgeous view. Will definitely come back. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

4/10 Poor

Maria S.

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

Germy green carpet abound

Been in many ski resorts and condos, only this one HAD NO CABLE TV! The Kitchen utensils were few and damaged.Cannot cook with Teflon scratched frying pans. The front door lock does not work unless it is locked. Only a small breeze will force the door to open without assistance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

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