BEAR PAUSE amazing mountain views atop Sugar Mountain mins from Banner Elk

Sugar Mountain, North Carolina
$252 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to “Bear Pause” — Your Mountain Escape in Banner Elk!

Perched at 5,200 feet with breathtaking multilayered views, Bear Pause offers the perfect blend of cozy comfort and high-country adventure. This spacious 2-bedroom, 3-bath condo with a loft is ideal for families or groups looking to relax, recharge, and explore the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains.

-Take in those amazing sunrises and sunsets.
-Take your breath away on the back deck that overlooks the mountain range with beautiful sunsets

BEDROOMS and BATHROOMS
- King bed in the master suite with a large stand up shower and jacuzzi garden tub. There is a large TV with cable in the master as well.

- The 2nd bedroom has a queen bed and full bath with tub.

-The loft has a sleeper sofa with a memory foam mattress and full private bath, with stand up shower. The loft also has a twin daybed with a twin trundle. This is a great space for the kids. There is a large walk in closet up in the loft as well.

KITCHEN
-We have the kitchen fully stocked with all of the appliances, utensils, cookware and dishware that you need to make and serve a great meal. (Food/beverages not included).

LIVING AREA and DINING AREA
-Cozy up with throw blankets by the gas fireplace to watch cable TV or play one of our games or puzzles from our collection.
-Enjoy free, high speed, dependable wi-fi.
-In warmer weather, enjoy the furniture that we keep stored in the closet on the large deck.


Outdoor Living:
Step outside onto the spacious deck to experience awe-inspiring sunrises, colorful sunsets, and the fresh mountain air. Outdoor furniture is provided (seasonally stored in the closet).

Whether you're here for hiking, skiing, leaf-peeping, or just a peaceful retreat, Bear Pause is your perfect home base in the heart of the High Country.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Cross-country Skiing And Snowboarding Nearby Ski-in/ski-out Access
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

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

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1614 Sq Ft (150 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Jetted Bathtub Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Kayaking Nearby Rafting Nearby Snowmobiling Nearby Swimming Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

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

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Smooth Flooring In Public Areas Thin Carpet In Public Areas Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Kevin M.

    Submitted Feb 23, 2026

    Stayed Feb 19, 2026

    We had a great stay! The unit is in really good condition and everything was clean. We had a couple of questions for the host and they were very responsive.

  • Mike K.

    Submitted Feb 9, 2026

    Stayed Feb 6, 2026

    Great view. Host was quick to respond. Place was well kept.

  • Blake G.

    Submitted Dec 16, 2025

    Stayed Dec 11, 2025

    Everything was great with the condo and we would definitely stay again. Our only suggestion would be for the owner to install a thermostat that can be adjusted remotely so the unit can be warmed prior to guest arrival. When we arrived, the outside temperature was in the 30s and the inside temperature was 55, and it took approximately seven hours for the unit to warm up. Other than that, everything was excellent and we really enjoyed our stay.

  • Evren R.

    Submitted Feb 22, 2023

    Stayed Feb 17, 2023

    Stayed in this condo and took kids to skiing in sugar mountain. Location is great which you can walk to the slopes. Condo has everything you might needed. It was clean and views from the porch is gorgeous. We recommend it and would definitely be back.

  • Melissa O.

    Submitted Feb 1, 2023

    Stayed Jan 13, 2023

    I think this property was made specifically for us, on the perfect weekend we chose. The stars aligned perfectly, and we found Bear Pause! We actually drove up the mountain and got to trudge through snow up to our knees with snow in our hair as we came to our weekend paradise. Our friends who had never seen snow thought it was super cool (literally and figuratively) and so did we!

  • Mariah G.

    Submitted Jan 16, 2023

    Stayed Dec 31, 2022

    My family and I (2 adults and 3 teens) came post Christmas for skiing. Bit of a hiccup getting in as the code wasn’t communicated in VRBO but I contacted the property manager and she immediately responded with the code. The code didn’t work but she was able to give me a code that did. She was also on vacation but she was prompt in ensuring I was still cared for and even checked in early. Veda was professional and helpful and wonderful to work with. Beds were comfortable, well stocked kitchen, conveniently located to just about everything. Only thing stated should have been there that wasn’t was there were no outside furniture and no grill but that may have been put away given the weather conditions but not sure. Plenty of games to play and cable to watch. Wish the living room had a smart TV but we made the most of it. Plenty of room for the 5 of us but the pull out couch in the loft needs a new mattress. There was a foam topper on it but that didn’t really help. Only other thing that I would say is the dryer took about two hours to dry a basic load. May just need to clean out the dryer vent. Overall it was a nice stay and would stay again.

  • Steve C.

    Submitted Dec 23, 2022

    Stayed Dec 19, 2022

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  • Submitted Aug 25, 2022

    Stayed Jul 17, 2022

    Great place to beat the summer heat. Kitchen is stocked with everything you could need and more. View cannot be beat. Easy check in and out. Pictures do not do it justice. Would definitely stay here again.

  • Submitted Mar 3, 2022

    Stayed Feb 23, 2022

    We loved being up in the clouds! The condo was comfy and close to everything. We were very relaxed and felt right at home there.

  • Ryan B.

    Submitted Feb 3, 2022

    Stayed Jan 20, 2022

    Property was very clean and functional when we showed up. Veda communicated excellently as well. Would stay here again for sure. Great location to the summit to ski/snowboard down the mountain.

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Total

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$252+
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