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Slope-side: 2 story Condo. Directly alongside the slopes.

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Spacious living room with an open floor plan and vaulted ceilings
First floor
View of first floor from upstairs landing
Updated Kitchen with farm table that sits 8
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Sugar Mountain Resort
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Grandfather Mountain
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Slope-side: 2 story Condo. Directly alongside the slopes.

Located on Sugar Mountain in the highly desired Bee Branch location. Slopeside 2 story condo. Walk to slopes, lifts, ticket booth, ski school, and ski lodge. It’s about a five minute walk to the first ski lift. Completely renovated with an open and spacious floor plan. Vaulted ceilings with gorgeous views of Grandfather Mountain directly from the balcony. Overlooks the ski slopes below along with a tranquil running mountain stream. Sleeps 8 with 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths. The upstairs spacious BR has 2 full beds and a private bath. 2 downstairs BR's have a king bed in each. Spacious fully renovated and well-stocked kitchen with updated appliances and farm table that seats up to 10. TV in every room, WiFi, surround sound speaker in the living room, washer and dryer in condo, outdoor grilling area. No Smoking. Home is not childproof-children must be monitored at all times. There is one set of stairs in the condo without a baby gate, no childproof locks on cabinets or windows.

If you're staying on Sugar to ski, you are just a few steps away from the slopes, lifts, ticket booth, ski school, rentals, and ski lodge. If you are a beginner skier or have kids that are learning to ski or snowboard, this is a highly desired location as it is closer to the base of the mountain on “Easy Street” green trail (not leaving you at the top of the mountain on a more advanced trail).

No need to drive anywhere if you are looking to ski, ice skate, snow tube, go downhill mountain biking, play tennis or golf as this is all right on Sugar within waking distance from the condo.

What's nearby:
We are located in popular Banner Elk, NC!
https://www.nctripping.com/things-to-do-in-banner-elk-nc/

There are plenty of local restaurants in close proximity, Sightseeing (Blue Ridge Parkway) and outdoor activity (fishing, hiking, river tubing, ropes courses, zip lining, mountain biking) is plentiful in this area.
Linville caverns, Boones Cave Park, Tweetsie Railroad, High Gravity Adventures Zip Line & Aerial Park, Hawksnest zip lining and snow tubing, Off the Grid Mountain Adventures - High Country ATV / UTV Tours & Rentals, New River Tubing adventure, High mountain expeditions.

Gem Mining and a new gravity driven roller coaster just down the road. The Mile High Swinging Bridge located at Grandfather Mountain is a major attraction about 10 minutes away. The “Highland Games” also just minutes away.

Beach mountain(20-minutes), Boone is a 15-minute drive from Sugar, and Blowing Rock is about 25 minutes away. Grandfather Mountain entrance is about a 10-minute drive.

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full Kitchen
4WD or AWD is highly recommended in the winter months.

Parking may be limited to 2 cars per stay. Vehicles number count is inforced per property. There are no additional public parking lots on Sugar Mountain for multi day use. Park on Sugar Mountain at your own risk.
Public lot near the base of the mountain in the Food Lion parking lot (1 mile from the base of the mountain) and Lowes Hardware (2 miles from the base of the mountain).
You must be 25 years or older to rent this property.



Property manager

Jennifer
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
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
- We ask that you kindly leave your ski/snow boarding gear in the common area right outside the front door. Please brush off snow before entering.
Please turn down all thermostats, close and lock windows/doors, run dishwasher, remove trash
-$1000 deposit held for damages/lost household items, early check or late check out, smoking in house/on balcony, extra unauthorized guests/pets

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

About the area

Banner Elk

Located in Banner Elk, this condo is in the mountains. 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. 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 ice skating and sledging.
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Sugar Mountain, NC

What's nearby

  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lees-McRae College - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park - 17 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Grandfather Mountain - 20 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 20 min drive - 14.9 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 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪5506' Skybar - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Slope-side: 2 story Condo. Directly alongside the slopes. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Slope-side: 2 story Condo. Directly alongside the slopes.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Slope-side: 2 story Condo. Directly alongside the slopes.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Slope-side: 2 story Condo. Directly alongside the slopes. 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

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHELLY M.

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

Loved it!

Clean, comfy, cozy and convenient!Our stay could not have better. Loved it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

matthew d.

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

Great place!!!

This place was awesome. The view is great. Location is great. The condo is amazing. Everything is updated. The beds are comfortable. The gas fireplace wasn’t working and Jennifer had somebody over the next day to look at it. Very tentative and we will certainly stay there every time we visit sugar from now on.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanley H.

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

Great stay

We had a great stay! Very convenient location. Pretty accessible by car. The parking lot is small but we were able to park on the side. Loved the property and the host was very helpful with check in. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

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

What a fun place

We loved how easy it was to ski in ski out. Thank you again for your communication!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara A.

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

Adcox Ski Trip

Accommodations and location was great!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

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

Excellent way to ring in the New Year!

Great location right on the slopes with a perfect view of the Sugar mountain firework show on New Year’s Eve. Plenty of room for the family and grand parents, Cabin was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna J.

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

Wonderful

We had a wonderful stay at this condo. The location and amenities were perfect. Communication was excellent. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melany H.

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

Family Getaway

This property was perfect for our family of 5 with the kids ranging from 11-18. Right by the slopes so we could all go out as we pleased and the older kids could ski at night. Very clean, owner very responsive to any questions. Perfect few days away to reconnect.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mickey M.

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

Beautiful location! Great host!

Amazing location, right on the slopes. Ski on/off. The condo is cozy and comfy. Perfect place for a get away. Our family with 3 kids (7 & under) had a wonderful stay. Lots to do nearby. The host was super responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua H.

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

Weekend, family ski trip

We had a great stay! Condo was perfect for our family of five including children aged 1, 4, and 7, as well as the kids’ grandmother. Everything was just as pictured/described. Very easy access to Sugar Mountain resort. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie D.

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

Great Condo

We loved the condo! Plenty of space for a family of five plus grandparents! We loved the convenience of being so close to the slopes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip P.

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

Great location

This was our second stay at the Bee Branch condos and unit 34 did not disappoint.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana B.

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

Can't Beat the Location

This was our third year coming to Sugar Mountain, but the first time staying Bee Branch. Even though the other places we stayed were close by, there was nothing better than being able to ski to the slopes or walk to buy tickets. It was also great to be able to come back to the condo for lunch, rest, etc. The condo is a standard rental on Sugar Mountain. The inside has been updated, its clean, and the beds are comfortable. The location is what makes the property a 5-star place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather M., Charlotte, NC

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

Perfect location!

This was the perfect location, walkable to slopes - especially with young children! Functional floor plan for 2 families with all necessary amenities. We hope to return soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

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

Worth Every Penny

My spouse and kids had a great time walking back and forth from the slopes. I enjoyed the condo heat and views while they were boarding. My kids and husband say it was the best trip we had and we contribute that to the condo location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Mardi Gras

Great condo! Super location and very clean!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stinili P., Charlotte, NC

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

Great location

Perfect location to access sugar mountain. Loved that it was 3 bed and 3 bath so each couple got their own bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Geri M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Excellent property but…

Very surprising the amount and condition of towels and soap. Seems so simple…would have been 5 stars across the board.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

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

Best on the Mountain

From West Virginia to North Carolina over the past 10 years, by far has been the best location we have stayed. Very clean and has everything you need when you arrived.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Wendy R.

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

Rough end to a great trip.

Location is great and condo is nice. We are accustomed, however, to having a kitchen and bathrooms with more of the needed supplies (bar of soap, blender, large pots/pans, clean baking sheet). With that said, assuming a stay at this condo is all about the skiing and Sugar Mountain activities, you will be happy with the location and likely not care about the kitchen supplies or cleanliness of the pans etc. Unfortunately, a great trip is having a rough conclusion as the owner improperly added charges for additional guests who were visitors without any initial communication followed by multiple unpleasant messages. VRBO customer service has been helpful so far, but given that the issue just arose and dispute just opened, will need to update once the situation is resolved. Been a long time VRBO guest and never had this happen before with an owner so this is unpleasant new territory.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vinny and Megan V.

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

Great location and experience

We loved staying so close to the ski resort, it was a short walk to get tickets, then we could ski all day from the condo. It had plenty of storage for gear in a hallway outside of the condo and we loved having the fireplace to warm up after a day outside. It’s also a short drive to town for food and ski stores and within reasonable distance to other towns and fun for a change of pace. Great property, highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Great Condo! Wonderful Stay!

We loved our trip to Sugar Mountain and are so glad we chose this condo! It is very clean and well maintained, the beds are comfortable, and it had everything we needed. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

LJ H.

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

Amazing location next to easy street lift!

Great property! Amazing location. My son and I would ski the green slope and walk to the cabin for lunch and a break and walk back. Thanks bunches to the owner for sharing! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

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

Perfect location

Great experience. If you are going to Sugar to ski, I can’t think of a better location. Especially for kids in ski school. The condo itself was great. Couldn’t have been happier with the experience. We will definitely be renting this condo again if we go to ski at Sugar again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer

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I love to spend quality time with my family outdoors. When we found this home, we knew it would be perfect for enjoying all that we love to do while being surrounded by the beautiful NC mountains. The opportunities, fresh crisp air and outdoor adventures are endless and all within minutes from this terrific location. We have loved this home and it has brought endless wonderful memories. It brings us joy to share this with others looking for the same!

Why they chose this property

Location, Location, Location. Whether you are here to ski or here to enjoy what the NC mountains have to offer- this location allows for easy, fairly close access to all outdoor activities.

What makes this property unique

-Our condo is spacious while providing a warm and cozy feeling. The balcony is nestled amongst the trees with a stream running below making for a very relaxing, tranquil sitting area. You can watch your family/friends skiing/snowboarding right below on the slopes or sit back with views of Grandfather mountain. -As a safety feature, we do have a ring doorbell in the common hall monitoring traffic coming in and out. -Parking is available right outside on a first come first serve basis (no assigned parking spots). -We have a common hall area for ski/snowboard equipment storage. -Grilling area with a picnic table and play area for children outside.

Languages:

English

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