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Mountainside snowbird-friendly condo near golf & skiing - walk to lifts

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Mountainside snowbird-friendly condo near golf & skiing - walk to lifts

Bee Branch 03

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The slope views don't get much better than off the back deck of this Sugar Mountain condo! Walk across the footbridge over a stream and you're at the mountain's beginner trail. Additionally, the Sugar Mountain Ski Resort is just steps away, here you'll find an outdoor skating rink, snow tubing, mountain bike tours, and a full golf course. Away from the resort, pay a visit to the Foggy Mountain Gem Mine and the Mile High Swinging Bridge.

After a snow or sun-filled day of adventures, the freshly painted interior of Bee Branch is the perfect place to relax, whether it's by the cozy fireplace, or around the dinner table for a home-cooked meal made in the fully-equipped kitchen. After eating, gather on the comfortable seating in the living room and stream your favorite TV shows and movies. When you aren't hanging out here, utilize the swinging deck chair for reading, sipping, and visiting.

Additional interior perks include a private washer/dryer and board games.

Things to Know
Contact the property management company for summer snowbird rates and discounts.
Check in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check out time: 10:00 a.m.
All guests shall abide by the good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

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

Ski shuttle details:




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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Banner Elk

Located in Banner Elk, this condo is near theme parks and in the mountains. Banner House Museum and Alta Vista Gallery and B & B are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Tweetsie Railroad and Land of Oz. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kidd Brewer Stadium or Holmes Convocation Center. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Sugar Mountain, NC

What's nearby

  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 2 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 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪5506' Skybar - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountainside snowbird-friendly condo near golf & skiing - walk to lifts pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mountainside snowbird-friendly condo near golf & skiing - walk to lifts?

As of 8 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mountainside snowbird-friendly condo near golf & skiing - walk to lifts on 19 Apr, 2027 start from S$232, 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 Mountainside snowbird-friendly condo near golf & skiing - walk to lifts?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mountainside snowbird-friendly condo near golf & skiing - walk to lifts?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountainside snowbird-friendly condo near golf & skiing - walk to lifts?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mountainside snowbird-friendly condo near golf & skiing - walk to 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

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

AB HHI B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Very convenient to the slopes. Ample parking. Not the easiest place to find as the unit is below street level.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lori p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great experience. The location was perfect for us. The back stairs was a little difficult walking in snow boots but we knew it was on the upper level. We would go back for sure
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Yvette Schnegg S.

Great stay on Sugar Mountain!

The unit was clean and well stocked with kitchen and laundry items. We loved the deck with a swing. It was perfect for drinking our morning coffee! Convenient location. We could see the ski lift, yet felt like we still had privacy. The beds were comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherri T.

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

Ideal location!

The ski slopes were accessible off of the back porch. The location was GREAT!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy H.

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

Ski-in-ski out

Great condo and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn G.

Great cabin walk to slopes

Location was perfect - we were able to walk to the slopes from our back deck. Wonderful communication and service. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

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

Family ski weekend

Great location on slopes. Everything clean and as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

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

Cozy and well maintained

We really enjoyed the condo and the convenience to the slopes. The owner was very easy to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

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

Ski trip

Condo was great. Slope side was great
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Brittany C.

Rental

Great location however this property didn’t have ac like it said in the listing.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul, 2025
Hi Brittany, Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the location, but we're very sorry to hear about the issues you experienced with the AC. We understand how important this amenity is, especially for comfort during your stay. Please know that this issue has now been addressed by our local team to ensure it is working as needed for future guests. As a gesture of our apology, a refund has been issued, and we hope it helps to alleviate some of the frustration you experienced. We hope to host you again for a much better stay!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Betty H.

perfect location

Parking for skiing is a huge problem at Sugar Mtn, especially on busy days. This property allows you to walk directly onto the slopes and has a great view. Interior is nicely decorated, clean, and well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William C.

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

Review

Excellent!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Nick P.

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

Excellent location in proximity to ski slopes

Great stay but it seemed housekeeping was interrupted before finishing. Towels left wet in washing machine and linens cleaned but not on bed. Judging by other reviews this was an anomaly. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan, 2024
We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your visit! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We are sorry for any issues you encountered during your stay. We passed your comments along to our local manager to review and we appreciate guests’ preferences as a means to continually improve. We look forward to hosting your next stay!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

TIFFANY J.

Beautiful condo but A LOT of stairs!

This listing did not mention having stairs and there are two flights that you have to go down to get to the unit. We tried to change once we arrived and saw the amount of stairs and Vacasa was not willing to help us at all. No chance of a wheelchair or someone who has mobility issues to get into this condo and it is not on the listing.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are very sorry to hear about the difficulties you experienced during your stay. We understand how important accessibility is, and We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. We appreciate your feedback as an opportunity to improve, and We have shared your comments with our team to help ensure clearer information for future guests. It was a pleasure having you as our guest, and we hope to have the chance to host you again.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Adam K.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointing

The house was not clean when we arrived. Dirty glass and silverware in the sink, leftover food in fridge, trash was not taken out, kitchen counters and stovetop were not clean, dishwasher full of semi-clean dishes (full of so many pots/pans/glasses/cup/dishes that none of the pans were clean, and most of the silverware needed to be rewashed). I’m not sure that the bed was remade in the master - sheets were unkempt under the comforter at any rate which did not give the most confidence considering how dirty the kitchen was. A few other cleanliness issues. We spent some time cleaning and wiping counters when we arrived so we could use the kitchen. The management company said the right things (when not a chat bot responding) but none of the issues with the dirty space were resolved by them and they did not refund any of the cleaning fees. I feel bad for the owners who probably have no idea how poorly the cleaning crew handled their space. Also, the pictures on VRBO suggest a nice entrance to the unit - in fact it is 3 short exterior flights of stairs down from parking (not a big deal) through a mildewy stairwell corridor to a bottom floor unit. Thankfully there was air conditioning because you do not want to open the bedroom windows since they look out under the wood deck stairwell at the front of the unit. Close to Banner Elk and slopes. Overall very disappointing and would not stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2024
Adam, thank you for your review, we sincerely apologize for the issues you experienced during your time with us. We will follow up with the appropriate parties regarding your experience to discuss preventative measures and ensure the continued enjoyment of our future guests. We hope to have the opportunity to better impress you in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arijana I.

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

Great location

We were very pleased with the apartment. It has everything to make your stay great and comfortable. There is an easy access to the slopes that was very important to us.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista A.

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

very nice condo and great location! Thank you

great
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassidy P.

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

Everything was great

We had a blast definitely recommend this place. Very clean and owners respond very quickly if you have a problem.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trace B.

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

Fabulous birthday trip

We had a great stay! The unit is clean, very well stocked, comfortable & has a great view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul, 2023
Thanks for your review, we strive to have our condo like we would have it to be when we travel.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan R.

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

Wonderful ski retreat

Turnkey property with easy walking access to ski lodge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Collier P.

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

Great trip

Had a great time skiing with our son who was learning for the first time. Could walk to the slopes every day pretty easily. Property was as advertised and suited our visit perfectly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul, 2023
Thanks, you are welcomed anytime. We love to hear about parents teaching their kids how to ski. David and Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kendalyn P.

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

Great ski in/ski out spot!

We loved the ease of access to the slopes! The place was clean and we utilized some of the available board games, and spent every evening enjoying the fireplace! Easy to find the place, easy parking, and was comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel K.

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

Great slope side vacation spot

We love visiting Sugar Mountain and this place was perfect- we’re looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

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

Great condo at Sugar Mountain

Great location, as described, ski in/out condo. Kitchen stocked with all you would need, comfy and cozy den and bedrooms
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul, 2023
Thanks hope you can come again.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Don K.

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

Moldy

This is a basement condo. As soon as we entered the condo, we were overpowered with the smell of mold. We opened the sliding door to get fresh air in, but opening other windows just brought in more mold since the other windows are at ground level under a deck. A dehumidifier in the living room and obvious water damage in the kitchen floor were dead giveaways. When I contacted the owner, he suggested running the air conditioner. We had to stay that night due to sold out hotels, but left the next morning. The owner claims that everything is OK, and refused any refund. Mold is really dangerous and can cause some long term health conditions.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul, 2023
We fully expected this review from our guest. They had originally texted that they were 2 adults with 2 young, respectful kids (7 & 8) coming to the mountains for some fun in the snow. At 7:39 the night of arrival, we received several messages, via VRBO and text messages, that they may be checking out early because the condo is moldy smelling. They advised that they would leave that night if they didn't have their 2 kids in bed. The next morning, we received a request for a full refund. The request was, “Would you please consider a full refund as I believe that the condo should be rented out while in that moldy condition and it ruined our vacation since area hotels are full, so we are headed home today.” Our condo is on the lower level of Bee Branch. However, as can be seen from the photos, all lower-level units open to the ski slopes. Since we have never experienced this before, or had any complaints like this, my wife and I decided to drive up the following morning and evaluate the situation. We advised that we were several hours away so it will be the following day before we could decide. I am personally allergic to mold and mildew and, since we use the condo ourselves and in the abundance of caution, we wanted to follow up on the situation. After talking with Property Management, the owners of BB1, who were there recently and on the same level, the current guest in BB2, also on the same level who came over to our unit at our request, housekeeping, who were there shortly after they checked out and personal observations, we were not able to grant their request for a refund. None of people we talked with, or ourselves, noticed any issue. We do keep a dehumidifier in the living room that is used in the summer months. We suggested running the air conditioning and dehumidifier to address the unseasonal warm weather that was causing poor ski conditions. The “obvious water damage” in the kitchen floor resulted from a water leak in the condo above ours several years ago and was address and repaired. When we advised our guest of our decision their response was, “Well, I guess my only recourse is to put in a review to try to warn others.” Finally, we contacted the guest that stayed in the condo shortly before this stay, as well at the quest that followed this stay and both did not have any issues with the unit.

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