Going Skiing- You can't get any closer. When they make snow, it's falling on your roof. This ski in, ski out property is located on the main slope of the Sugar Mountain Ski Resort. From your living room you can tell the color of a skiers eyes as they go down the professionally groomed slopes. This home has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Owners spared no expense when it comes to comfort. All beds have brand new memory foam mattresses and the bungalow is equipped with a tankless water heater that offers unlimited hot water after a cold day on the slopes. It has a fully equipped kitchen so you can provide the cuisine your group desires during and between their runs on the mountain. Large TV with cable in the living room will provide entertainment when not skiing. Unit also offers wireless internet and is equipped with a washer and dryer. Completely renovated in 2019, it is a skiers heaven to stay. This ski bungalow sleeps up to 8 people. Slopesider 13 is the lower level of a duplex home. The upper floor is not rented so no noise from guests above. This unit does have outside security cameras to monitor wildlife. Absolutely NO PETS! No Check-in's Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day. All guests required to sign rental agreement upon booking.
Property manager
Resort Real Estate and Rentals @ Sugar Mountain
Languages
English
Add dates for prices
Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
Have a question?
AI iconBeta
Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
Similar properties
Dual Level Ski-In/Ski-Out Roundhouse w/ Direct Slope Access and Wraparound Deck
Dual Level Ski-In/Ski-Out Roundhouse w/ Direct Slope Access and Wraparound Deck
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
About the area
Banner Elk
Located in Banner Elk, this holiday home is in the mountains. Tweetsie Railroad is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech Mountain Resort are worth checking out. Land of Oz and Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina
What's nearby
Sugar Mountain Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Lees-McRae College - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
Hawksnest Tubing Park - 19 min drive - 13.7 km
Beech Mountain Resort - 21 min drive - 15.1 km
Grandfather Mountain - 21 min drive - 10.4 km
Getting around
Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 87 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 7 min drive
Blind Elk Tap Room - 11 min drive
Banner Elk Cafe - 11 min drive
5506' Skybar - 20 min drive
Kettell Beerworks - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is 'First Chair Vista' - Walk Directly onto Slopes! pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
What time is check-in at 'First Chair Vista' - Walk Directly onto Slopes!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 'First Chair Vista' - Walk Directly onto Slopes!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 'First Chair Vista' - Walk Directly onto Slopes! located?
Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Sugar Mountain Resort, Sugar Creek Gem Mine and Linville River. Grandfather Mountain State Park 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.
Perfect location for short skii trip. Smaller home but worked great for 6 people.
Michelle S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Clint L.
16 March 2025
Great visit!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Perfect location kids and adults had a blast.
Clint L.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Maggie H.
17 January 2024
Great family spot
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Loved our time here.
Maggie H.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Mark D.
7 January 2025
Weekend at Sugar Mountain 2024
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We’ve ski’d Sugar many times and so knowing the area we opted for a slope side rental to avoid the parking lot/ busing hassle on Christmas week. Perfect location, mere steps onto the Birch (green) slope. Other skiers and boarders provided lots of entertainment as they raced past our advantage point, day and night. We skipped the lodge dining with our “on slope dining.”
Enjoyed the property. Love the location and the view!
We had some issues with the heating system that could have been a bigger issue than it was. The property management team was considerate about the issue but couldn't resolve it prior to our departure.
Probably won't stay again.
Furnishings are nice and the best of the locations we've stayed at Sugar.
Douglas L.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Will J.
26 February 2020
Perfect for family with kids.
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Ahhh Slopesider#13. Perfect for our situation (2 kids and 4 adults) and we had the best time. Easy check-in. Very roomy (actually larger than what I thought from the pictures). No issues with cleanliness. Perfect location. Just a few steps and your on a green slope. I think we had more fun watching skiers from the living room and laughing than we actually did skiing. Suggestions are to add some type of fireplace under the TV, more comfortable mattresses and an option to rent the top section, but other than that perfect. Would stay here again and would recommend.
Will J.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Robert C.
15 January 2023
Slopesider 13 Sugar Mountain
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We always have a great time when we rent Slopesider 13! It is right on the slope which makes it so easy for skiing. The view is second to none. I would recommend everybody to rent this unit. There is only one issue that I don’t like about it. When you are done skiing for the night the TV doesn’t work properly you will spend 30 minutes to find one or two channels that work and they will be trying to sell you stuff! It is hilarious! No worries we will be back forever and ever!
Robert C.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Allison S., Atlanta, GA
28 February 2023
Right on the slopes!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
If you want ski in ski out, this is it! No steps from the bottom level to the slopes and very level terrain vs other slope homes. House was plain but clean, had most everything needed in the kitchen and comfy beds. The second bathroom is on the smaller side, but the master bathroom is the very roomy. Our kids love the bunk room! There are tons of hooks throughout the home for hanging ski things, but not much closet space for true hanging clothes during other months. A few chairs in the kitchen vs just the benches would be nice, but we made it work for game nights and meals. I’d also suggest adding a few chairs outside (or pack your own camping chairs) to enjoy the nice gravel area along the slope. This condo does not have access to a deck but the gravel area is a great place to watch the action on the slopes. Definitely a great spot to enjoy the slopes and time with your travel group!
Allison S.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
6/10 Okay
Allison K., Palm Harbor
13 January 2023
Frozen Pipes but beautiful view
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The size and updates of the rental were great. Unfortunately our time was tainted due to the frozen pipes (No WATER for 3 days) and slowness of maintenance to respond and to correct the issue. We did love the ski in/ski out availability and the property was very clean. Would suggest adding board games, cards etc.
Allison K.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Jimmy S.
5 January 2023
Right on the Slopes!!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We loved our stay here. It was very roomy. The best part was being able to walk right out our door to ski.
Jimmy S.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Jeannette M.
25 December 2022
Great location
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a great time at Slopesider 13, but a few practical items were missing. There were only two wine glasses, no new dishwashing sponge, no vegetable peeler and the pillows were very limited and flat or had a cotton ball feel. The trash can lid was also broken. But the location is terrific.
Jeannette M.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey B.
20 October 2022
Slopesider 13
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
very pleasurable experience
Jeffrey B.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan E.
21 March 2022
Great location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great cabin with excellent view of the slope right outside. Was our family’s first ski trip and it was great. Sugar mtn is great and we plan to go back. Was nice to be able to ski to the cabin to rest or for lunch before returning back to the slopes.
Jonathan E.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
6/10 Okay
John D.
22 January 2022
“Lil” Jack also has a short fuse. He hung up the phone on me.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very unhelpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Jack called 6 hours before check-in panicked and overwhelmed because the ski resort was hit with a snow storm, he told us not to come because it was all closed down. When I questioned him about providing a different property he got angry and hung up on me. Apparently Jack is also the local weatherman who decides who he thinks can make it based on where they live. I’ve seen snow taller than Jack and we made it with no problem. His office staff told me he got stuck three times that morning. Made me laugh. Jack also referred to the units owner as an ***hole. He tried to ruin our vacation but he failed.Unit says it sleeps 8......4-5 maybe. Absolutely not 8. Door code was invalid, twice. They opened the door remotely the first time, we were never able to lock the unit for 3 days.Unit had good parking, Great ski access. It was clean.
John D.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Karen C.
7 January 2022
Best location on the slope!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We’ve been saying at this unit for over 20 years! The current owners updated it very nicely, the beds are very comfy- except for the bunk beds. The bunk mattresses are hard as a rock, we bring air mattresses. The view is great! It’s very handy when skiing to just stop half way down the slope to eat, rest or warm up, then continue on down the hill. Highly recommend
On a previous trip to sugar, we saw these homes on the ski slope and I was so happy to be able to book one of them. Super convenient for us - walk out the back door and ski down - voila! There was a lack of snow this year but that is no one's fault (in years past there was plenty of snow and it was freezing). Roads up the mountain are very narrow and windy and parking is limited (hard to turn large suv around) but that is the mountain. House had absolutely everything we needed to cook in a couple nights (local restaurants super busy and hard to get in). Beds were comfortable and nice linens. We felt like we were at home here. Perfect setup for my family of 4 plus my parents who met us there. Look forward to renting this place again next year! My parents don't ski but they enjoyed sightseeing when we skiied and then we all did Ice Skating together, meals, etc. View from the ktichen/living room was so nice while we ate meals and relaxed. The floor was durable and plenty of mats to put boots and shoes on which was great (have stayed other places with carpet and you have to take all the shoes off outside etc.) Lots of hooks to hang clothes and towels on - really well planned out. Had a few questions here and there and PM got right back to us. Highly recommend. Nice and modern and clean!
This rental was very clean and in the perfect location! We enjoyed just sitting in the living room watching our kids snowboard along with all the other people skiing and snowboarding. The home looks exactly like the pictures and was just what we expected. Very comfortable for a family of 5!
We had a great time and enjoyed our stay at Slopesider 13. This is a renovated lower unit with fantastic views. True ski-in/ski-out, super convenient location! Everything is exactly as described, and we would definitely rent this unit again!
Kim W.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
6/10 Okay
Kaitlyn J., Nashville
5 February 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication
location location
get for skiers but awkward old house
Kaitlyn J.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
sandy m.
5 February 2021
slopesider13
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The best ski trip ever!! Perfect location, will hope to do it again!!
We had such a great experience at this beautiful cabin, highly recommend staying here!
Dania C.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Steven M.
22 December 2020
Excellent Ski Retreat
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This is a great ski in/ ski out rental right on the slopes. It has a very open kitchen / living area with wonderful views. Kitchen is well stocked and clean. The bunk room is very tiny but serves as an ok sleeping area for children. The other two bedrooms are spacious. There are many hooks and trays to hang wet ski equipment and clothing.It was a great place to stay for our ski weekend.
Steven M.
About the host
Hosted by Resort Real Estate and Rentals @ Sugar Mountain