Sugar Bear Lodge Log home across from Sugar MTN Hot tub, pool table, VIEWS!

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A log cabin with a balcony, surrounded by forested hills.
A spacious wooden cabin interior with a fireplace, leather furniture, and large windows.
A modern kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinetry, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A log cabin with a stone foundation, a wooden deck, and a scenic mountain view.
A log cabin interior with a wooden dining table, a framed photograph, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Sugar Creek Gem Mine

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Arcade/game room
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Banner Elk, NC
  • Place, Sugar Creek Gem Mine
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Sugar Mountain Resort
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Grandfather Mountain
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

King Room - Lower Level

1 King Bed

Master King - Main Level

1 King Bed

Queen and Twins Room- Lower Level

1 Single Bunk Bed

Queen Room- Lower Level

1 Queen Bed

Queen Room- Main Level

1 Queen Bed

Queen Room- Main Level

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom 4

Toilet

Master main level

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Banner Elk

Located in Banner Elk, this cabin is in a rural area and near theme parks. 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 and The Blowing Rock. Tweetsie Railroad and Land of Oz are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Map
Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

  • Sugar Creek Gem Mine - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park - 17 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Grandfather Mountain - 18 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 18 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mountain Dog Coffee - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sugar Bear Lodge Log home across from Sugar MTN Hot tub, pool table, VIEWS! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sugar Bear Lodge Log home across from Sugar MTN Hot tub, pool table, VIEWS!?

As of 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sugar Bear Lodge Log home across from Sugar MTN Hot tub, pool table, VIEWS! on 1 November 2026 start from NZ$3,079, 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 Bear Lodge Log home across from Sugar MTN Hot tub, pool table, VIEWS!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sugar Bear Lodge Log home across from Sugar MTN Hot tub, pool table, VIEWS!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sugar Bear Lodge Log home across from Sugar MTN Hot tub, pool table, VIEWS!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sugar Bear Lodge Log home across from Sugar MTN Hot tub, pool table, VIEWS! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Sugar Creek Gem Mine and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Sugar Mountain Resort. Linville River and Watauga River are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unfortunately due to a water leak just before our visit, we were unable to stay at this location. The host was able to work with us to get a gorgeous replacement lodge and we absolutely loved our trip. The team was very accommodating and easy to work with and the new location suited all our needs and more.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2026
Thank you! We'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time and accommodations

Great property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 November 2022
Thank you! Please come back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property and location!

This cabin was perfect for our family, we loved the location and all the space! The beds were comfortable too!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 December 2020
Thank you! We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay! We'd love to have you visit again! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

We actually were not able to stay at Sugar Bear due to a water pipe breakage.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 March 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave a kind review! We look forward to hosting you soon once the pipe is repaired! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

Great place to relax!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 January 2021
Thank you! Please come back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house

Great location, great stay, we had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2021
Thank you! We are so glad you enjoyed your getaway! We'd love to have you back again! - BRMR
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house but not the cleanest and the hot tub didn’t work. Besides that we loved the house
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday trip

Great time had by all.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 November 2022
Thank you! Please come back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house, great location

House was perfect for a friends gathering over the long weekend. Close to everything, well appointed and spacious. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2023
Thank you so much! We'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We loved it!

Location was fabulous! As well as room for three families!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 March 2022
Thank you so much! Please come back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place to stay!

House was amazing. Location was perfect. Communication was outstanding leading up to and during our stay. Couldn’t have asked for a better time! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2023
Thank you! We'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great place!

Loved the house, Plenty of room. Enjoyed the pool table and 2 separate living areas. Large tables for dining. Would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 April 2021
Thank you! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Please come back again! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect all around

Great property all around. While conveniently located the property offers a lot of privacy and awesome sunset views! House is exactly as described. Lots of space and very well furnished and appointed. We'll stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2020
We are so glad you had a good time! Hope to see you soon! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Everything was very easy to do online. The property was very beautiful. We will certainly be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 February 2023
Thank you! We'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Christmas celebration

This was the perfect cabin to celebrate our family Christmas! There were plenty of bedrooms for everyone and the kids bedroom with bunk beds was awesome! The large family room was perfect for us all to gather with beautiful views of Sugar Mountain. We loved the spacious kitchen...made it easy to cook for our large group. We also enjoyed all the fun activities the area provided from tubing to hiking. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 December 2021
Thank you so much! We are so glad you enjoyed your getaway and had a wonderful Christmas celebration! We'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceeded expectations

We really enjoyed the hot tub and pool table. Our guests just kept looking at the house and saying “This house is so nice! It’s amazing!” And I agree. We had a really fun weekend with the gang.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
Thank you so much! We are so glad your stay exceeded your expectations! We'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great holiday memories!

What a lovely place to celebrate our Christmas in the beautiful mountains. This home suited our needs perfectly and we had so much fun. The proximity to both Sugar and Beech mountains for skiing were excellent. We even decorated the home’s decor cactus as our Christmas tree (see photo attached). Thank you for a great memory. We will definitely book with Blue Ridge Rentals again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 December 2023
Thank you so much! Your picture didn't come through, but we are sure the cactus was very festive! We'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

NIce

Can opener was broken, bears got in the trash left by previous tenants but otherwise very nice and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2022
Thank you! We are sharing your feedback with our team. Please come back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Family Getaway

The lodge was the perfect size for our group of 8 & our pups. Comfy & homey for Christmas! Well equipped, great location close to both Sugar Mtn and Beech Mtn. We communicated opportunities to the management company, and had a great response on resolution. Definitely some maintenance needed, but confident things will be resolved.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 January 2022
Thank you! We are glad you enjoyed your stay, and we appreciate you working with our team! Please come back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful location convenient to skiing

Trouble free. When there was an issue it was resolved right away. They even provided a printer simply because we asked if they had one. Made life much easier for us.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 December 2020
Thank you! We are so glad that you had a smooth stay and an enjoyable visit! We'd love to have you back again! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

50th Anniversary Gathering

Property handled our 14 amily members very well. Lots of space for everyone. Living room was a perfect size for all members to gather one night for our celebration. Property is located close to many activities/wineries/golf courses,/hiking and just plain relaxing. Kitchen well equipped and plenty of eating space for all. The most difficult part of the rental is the driving up to the house. Driveway is in need of repair.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2021
Thank you! We are so glad the home worked out well for everyone! We are sharing your feedback with our team. Please come back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing! We will be back

The house was perfect for our three families. Plenty of space for the kids downstairs and adults upstairs. Close to everything we wanted to do - tubing, gem mining, hiking, roller coaster. The house had everything we needed and the hosts were super responsive to anything we needed. Amazing views! We even got to see wildlife from the house. Definitely want to come back! Would say that 4wd or AWD is recommended for the driveway - one of our parties without it could not get up and parked at the base instead. Otherwise a perfect trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 March 2021
Thank you so much! We are so glad you had such a great day and that you could explore the surrounding area. We'd love to have you back again! - BRMR
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Fun stay in Sugar Bear Ridge

Myself and a group of friend stayed at Sugar bear Lodge for our annual cabin trip. We loved the location and the house. The common spaces were large enough to accommodate a large group with out feeling crowded. The kitchen was also well equipped. The hot tub, firepit, pool table, and other games gave us plenty to do and were in great condition! The only thing that I would point out is that the 3 bedrooms in the basement are all connecting, so you have to walk through a bedroom to get to another bedroom and the bathroom. For some groups this might be uncomfortable and I dont feel like I could really tell how the bedrooms were connected from the pictures. Although we would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
Thank you! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay, and we'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

3/5 stars

Great location for skiing at Sugar Mt. Upper bunks not made up Ice maker broken No hair dryer provided Not enough towels No dish towels/hand soap Broken air vents were trip hazard Only 4 dish washing pods and 3 trash bags Not enough toilet paper or paper towels Musty beds Downstairs space heater made horrible gas smell Some tv remotes not working.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 February 2022
Thank you! We are sharing your feedback with our team. Please come back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here for a Christmas weekend with our family and grandparents, and I rarely leave reviews—but this experience demands one. The home itself is just okay and needs major updating, but the real problem is the management company’s total lack of care.They advertise that AWD/4WD is enough, but this property should NOT be rented in inclement weather at all. All of our 4WD vehicles struggled; one got stuck immediately and had to be towed. The driveway, hills, and switchbacks are dangerous and completely misrepresented.We arrived to a non-working door code, a refrigerator that never got cold, and no response from management despite multiple calls. They kept “making tickets” but never followed up or sent help.Both vehicles got stuck again the next evening, forcing our very YOUNG kids and grandparents (over 70) to walk uphill in snow and freezing temps. Trying to get in touch with them again and still no call back from management.Ironically, the only time they contacted us was to make sure we’d be out by 10am for a showing—because the home is for sale. Unreal.House issues included: broken hot tub (told 2 hours before arrival), musty and cold downstairs, mold in the bathroom, poor heating, malfunctioning TVs, spiders, and drafty windows.It’s clear the owner has stopped maintaining this home, and the management company doesn’t care. I will never rent from Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals again and wouldn’t recommend this home to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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