Mountain Cottage near Outdoor Activities

Sugar Mountain, North Carolina
$245 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Condo

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Additional Sleeping/Room Details

Main Level Living Room
Sleeper Sofa (Full/Queen)
Shared Central Full Bathroom with Tub/Shower Combo
Ceiling Fan
Fireplace
HD Smart TV
Upper Loft
Queen Pull Out
Shared Full Bathroom with Tub/Shower Combo
Ceiling Fan
Lower Level
Additional Room with Queen Bed

Welcome to Sugar Mountain Escape!

Sugar Mountain Escape is a charming two (2) bedroom mountain cottage located near the top of Sugar Mountain, only minutes away from the slopes of Sugar Mountain Ski Resort, and convenient to downtown Banner Elk, Grandfather Mountain, Seven Devils, Ski Beech, Valle Crucis, and both Boone and Blowing Rock.

*You can walk to the slopes or enjoy the convenience of 'virtual slope side' service via the Sugar Ski Resort Shuttle! The Sugar Mountain Ski Resort shuttle will pick you up at the property, drop you off at the slopes during the ski season, and return you to Sugar Mountain Escape when desired. Walk to the slopes and shuttle back, shuttle to the slopes and walk back, or take the shuttle both ways - it is up to you!

Sugar Mountain Escape has year-round, unobstructed mountain views that will not disappoint. The master suite, on the main level, features a King bed, an HD Smart TV, and glass doors leading to a quiet rear deck. The ensuite master bathroom features a large step-in shower.

At nearly 5000 feet in elevation, Sugar Mountain Escape rarely needs air conditioning. There are a few portable air conditioning units that adequately cool a large room or area.

The main floor is an open-concept living room featuring soaring vaulted ceilings and exposed beams, a wood-burning fireplace, and an HD Smart TV. The living room is adjacent to the kitchen, which features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a center island with a live-edge wood slab top. The dining area accommodates up to eight (8) guests. The den, located off the living room, provides a second area on the main level for relaxation and entertaining. It features many windows that allow natural light and provide a mountain view. The den has another HD Smart TV and ample comfy furniture. A sleeper sofa on the main level can sleep two (2) more guests. There is a hallway half bathroom on the main level as well.

Upstairs is an open loft with a cozy table and chairs for games and puzzles. A queen pull-out in the loft can accommodate two (2) guests. The full bathroom upstairs has a tub/shower combo. Past the open loft area is a queen bedroom with vaulted ceilings, an HDTV with a Smart BluRay player for watching DVDs, BluRay discs, and accessing all of your cable programming as well as Netflix and other Smart TV options.

A main-level front porch offers a peaceful, shaded place to enjoy the outdoors. The back deck on the main level boasts mountain views and looks down to the mature woods rolling down and away from the back of the house. Here you will find a gas grill. A lower-level platform deck features the hot tub. Sugar Mountain Escape allows pets, specifically dogs, with a maximum of two (2) per household and a strict 45-pound weight limit per dog. Standard pet fees will apply.

Sugar Mountain Escape is near the top of Sugar Mountain, a long walk (less than 1/2 mile) or a short drive (less than 3 miles to the main parking area) to the slopes of Sugar Mountain Ski Resort. Although near the top, the house is conveniently located near all there is to do in the High Country.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (Sleeps up to 8 guests. All mattresses are memory foam.):
Main Level King Master Bedroom Suite (sleeps 2)
Upstairs Queen Bedroom (sleeps 2)
Upstairs Loft Queen Pull Out (sleeps 2)
Main Level Living Room Sleeper Sofa (sleeps 2)
Lower Level Room with Queen Bed (sleeps 2)

Other attractions nearby:
Beech Mountain Ski Resort and Hawksnest Snow Tubing & Zip Lines - 10 miles
Appalachian Ski Mountain - 19 miles
Grandfather Mountain - 9 miles
Linville Gorge, Falls, and Caverns - 20 miles
Tweetsie Railroad - 19 miles
Watauga Lake - 30 miles
Appalachian State University - 16 miles
Lees McRae College - 6 miles
Boone - 14 miles
Banner Elk - 5 miles
Blowing Rock - 16 miles
Valle Crucis - 13 miles

*The garage is kept locked for owner storage and is not accessible to guests.
*The driveway at Sugar Mountain Escape is a downhill, gravel driveway. It offers plenty of parking. However, if you do not have a 4WD or all-wheel drive vehicle, we encourage you to keep your vehicle parked at the top of the driveway, as it is challenging to get out from the bottom of the driveway with the gravel and its grade unless you have 4-wheel or all-wheel drive. If you have a rear-wheel drive vehicle, we suggest you back in and keep it toward the top of the driveway. If you have a front-wheel-drive vehicle, we recommend you pull in facing down but keep it toward the top of the driveway.

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Snowboarding And Cross-country Skiing Nearby
  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1790 Sq Ft (166 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Gas Grill
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Golf Privileges Golfing On Site Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Kayak On Site Mountain Biking Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Tennis On Site Water Skiing Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Pool Or Billiards Table Stereo TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village In The Mountains Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Limited Housekeeping
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Gravel Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property Wheelchair Accessible

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Coleen L.

    Submitted Dec 27, 2025

    Stayed Dec 14, 2025

    We had a great stay! There was plenty of room for our family. The house was very cozy. We had everything we needed. We would definitely stay there again!

  • Greg S.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2025

    Stayed Jul 1, 2025

    Plenty of room, good location, and once we settled in we enjoyed it.

  • Julie I.

    Submitted Apr 5, 2024

    Stayed Mar 31, 2024

    We came for a week to hike and relax. We had great weather (75 one day and snow the next!) which made it interesting, but the house had everything we needed and it was a great location.

  • Nancy P.

    Submitted Mar 8, 2023

    Stayed Mar 5, 2023

    Very good

  • Jason S.

    Submitted Mar 17, 2022

    Stayed Mar 13, 2022

    Overall we enjoyed our stay, the location was excellent, the house was well kept and neat, especially considering it's pet friendly. We enjoyed the hot tub and fireplace in the cold weather. We would definitely visit again

  • Barbara F.

    Submitted Feb 26, 2022

    Stayed Feb 20, 2022

    What a great location and view from the balcony! House had all the basics to cook. Could use some update on cutlery and utensils. Close to grocery store, ski slopes of Sugar Mtn. and Banner Elk. Great place to take older teens with separate living spaces. Our dogs enjoyed it too. Thank you for sharing your home!

  • Amanda S.

    Submitted Dec 12, 2021

    Stayed Nov 23, 2021

    My family had a wonderful time at this property. Everything was as advertised and the surrounding neighborhood was so nice. What amazing views! The hot tub and game room were a hit. We loved eating breakfast by the big window, where we were joined by a family of deer almost every morning!

  • Stacey B.

    Submitted Sep 26, 2021

    Stayed Aug 29, 2021

    We enjoyed our stay at this property in Sept. It had an exceptional TV (with cable for us who have not cut the cord) in the lovely sun room. Much better than most places we have rented. The master bed was extremely comfortable. It was roomy, especially for 2 people. I thought it in desperate need of a thorough cleaning. There is clutter in every closet, light bulbs in need of replacement, and an overall feeling of dust and grime. Our listing was not accurate through VRBO, so be sure to check the property manager's website for all details. The VRBO listing did NOT mention the steep, gravel driveway. This was particularly troublesome for my husband's bad knees. It also did NOT indicate the AC are portable units in 2 rooms only. But we love Sugar Mtn and the outdoor deck was magnificent. Overall, I would recommend this property.

  • Submitted Aug 16, 2021

    Stayed Jul 25, 2021

    Enjoyed staying in your beautiful home for 3 weeks. Sugar Mountain is convenient to groceries, restaurants, hardware store and downtown Banner Elk. It was a wonderful vacation. Thanks.

  • Dana C.

    Submitted Feb 7, 2021

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    We loved our stay at Sugar Mountain Escape! We felt very at home and comfortable! The hot tub was very clean as well as the rest of the home! We loved the wood burning fireplace and that we could bring our Boston terrier Scout with us! The driveway is very steep and we had 16 inches of snow during our stay and it was not accessible so be aware in winter months! You will have to haul your stuff down the driveway even if you have a 4x4 vehicle! We had a wonderful stay and would definitely book again!

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$245+
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