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Sugar Retreat- just a walkway away from the slopes at Sugar Mountain

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Large open floor plan
Located at the foot of Sugar Mtn steps from ski rental, tubing, ice skating etc.
Living area
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lees-McRae College
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Banner Elk, NC
  • Place, Lees-McRae College
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Elk Statue
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The Greene
    ‪3 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Loft

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Sugar Retreat- just a walkway away from the slopes at Sugar Mountain

Beautifully decorated rustic condo with Stone Fireplace and huge window with 180 degree of Grandfather mountain.
We are located at Sugar Mountain, a short drive to Lees MacRae.
Three bedrooms each with a queen size bed and an adorable loft with 2 twin beds. All linens and blankets provided. Curl up with a book in one of our cozy chairs or couch in front of the gas log fireplace! Or when the weather is nice, enjoy sitting on our deck overlooking the mountains and view of Grandfather Mountain. Well appointed kitchen with everything you need to enjoy a nice dinner at home. Coffee pot and filters provided.
WiFi and smart TV in living room with Netflix available to watch as well as local channels.

A short, three minute walk down private nature trail to get to the slopes of Sugar Mountain. You can ski in the morning, come back to the condo for lunch, take a nap, and then ski again in the evening!

Nature trail has bridge crossing beautiful mountain stream which can be heard from the condo.

Property has outdoor balcony / deck overlooking Grandfather Mountain. Spectacular views. Ice skating rink, tennis court, and golf course within walking distance. Several mountain trails nearby.

Great location with 2 grocery stores (Food Lion and Lowe’s Foods) within a short drive. Several restaurants and coffee shops nearby also!

We love Sugar Mountain and the surrounding areas so please ask any questions you may have!






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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please keep the pilot light on for the gas logs. Return additional keys to the kitchen. Return key to lockbox.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
2 night minimum

Important information

You need to know

Property # 324136vb
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 deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Banner Elk

Located in Downtown, a neighbourhood 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 and Pisgah National Forest. Tweetsie Railroad and Land of Oz are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

  • Lees-McRae College - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Elk Statue - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Greene - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tate-Evans Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Banner House Museum - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beech Mountain Resort Cafeteria - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Beech Mountain Brewing Co. Taproom and Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪First Chair Coffe Shop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sugar Retreat- just a walkway away from the slopes at Sugar Mountain pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sugar Retreat: walk to slopes, views?

As of 7 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sugar Retreat: walk to slopes, views on 10 August 2026 start from NZ$571, 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 Retreat- just a walkway away from the slopes at Sugar Mountain?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sugar Retreat- just a walkway away from the slopes at Sugar Mountain?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sugar Retreat- just a walkway away from the slopes at Sugar Mountain?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sugar Retreat- just a walkway away from the slopes at Sugar Mountain located?

Located in Downtown, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Lees-McRae College, The Greene and Elk Statue. Tate-Evans Park and Flat Top Brewing Company are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was wonderful to be so close to the slopes!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice, lots of space
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to ski slopes. Owner easy to work with.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connor S.

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

Great stay!

Right on the slopes cozy apartment, great communication
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Property

Easily one of the cleanest properties we have ever stayed at; fantastic location and a very responsive owner. Had a great stay in a lovely house and will book again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Carol T.

Perfect Location

Perfect location for our family mini vacation. Sugar Retreat was clean, comfortable, and lots of room for our family. Short drive to Boone, Banner Elk and Blowing Rock!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
I am so glad you had a wonderful stay at our little mountain getaway! Please come back and visit us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daulton H.

Nice cozy home. Plenty of room. Perfect for a getaway.

We had a wonderful staying here. Came here for a skiing/ snowboarding trip and it was a great location. A quick 5 minute or less walk and your buying lift tickets for the slopes. Will be staying again in the near future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Daulton, I am so happy you all had a nice stay and found everything so convenient. It is so cozy up there I could stay for days on the couch with a good book and the fire! Can’t wait to have you visit again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Beautiful and relaxing

This was a great rental in Banner Elk. The property was clean and well furnished. It was cozy and perfect for an autumn vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

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

Excellent stay

The VRBO gps was off and doesn’t show exactly where to find this, but the owner was on top of things and able to give perfect directions.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
I am so sorry the GPS was off and it was hard to find. Thank you for being patient with me! Hope you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth H.

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

Ruth

We had a wonderful stay with family Looking forward to returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn K.

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

A wonderful stay!

We had a wonderful stay in Sugar Mountain! The cabin is so lovely and well maintained. The communication from the property manager was quick and helpful! We would certainly recommend this place to anyone in the Boone/Banner Elk area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

mary p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Very nice

Lovely place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori N.

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

Great cozy place so close to skiing!

We really enjoyed our time in this cozy condo. We took advantage of the close proximity to sugar mountain to ski each day! We enjoyed returning to the condo for breaks and used their well equipped kitchen to cook. It was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Akanksha H.

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

Clean and comfortable

The house was Very clean and comfortable. lovely views of the mountains from the kitchen and living room. The checking was easy, beds comfortable and kitchen well stocked. Enjoyed our stay will come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 November 2020
I am so glad you enjoyed our condo and found everything cozy and just what you needed. We would love to have you stay again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

Awesome

I planned a ski trip to Sugar Mountain, this condo was awesome and comfortably slept 10 people! Great location, we could walk to ski and tube. I would definitely stay here again, it was a great price.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
So glad you had a great time visiting Sugar Mountain and our condo! Please come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah G.

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

Maximum coziness!

I cannot gush enough about this stay! Perfect location in one of the cutest towns I’ve ever visited. My only complaint is that I couldn’t stay longer!! I cannot recommend this enough!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leandra Z.

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

Great spot

Very comfortable condo, conveniently located walking distance to snowboarding and tubing. Not the easiest walk due to missing railing in some spots, but really close to the slopes. Mattresses were super comfortable and kitchen had everything you could possibly need.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2022
Thank you so much for your review. I am glad you enjoyed your stay. I am also glad you were comfortable at our condo! Please come again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

GREAT CONDO

We really enjoyed our stay here. It's a great condo. Very neat and lots of room; close to the slopes and all the activities Sugar Mt. has to offer.Will certainly recommend this condo to others. Thanks to property manager for being easy to deal with.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. I am so glad our condo worked so well for your visit. We would love to have you come again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas C.

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

Nice basic place.

Nice, clean, spacious condo. Lacked a couple of basic amenities: toaster, salt and pepper shakers. Nice location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
I am sorry we did not have a toaster. We have had problems with people breaking small appliances in the past. We do have salt and pepper shakers in the cabinet near the stove. Sorry you missed those! Shara
Verified

8/10 Good

felix s.

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

Sugar Retreat

It was very good, but no internet access..
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
I am so sorry the internet access was not working! It is up and running again now.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

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

So fun!!!

We came for Thanksgiving - condo is so festive with views of skating and slopes! We had a great time!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
So glad you loved the views of the ice skating rink from the living room and sweet memories were made!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

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

Christmas 2021

We really enjoyed our stay! The location to Sugar Mountain ski resort was perfect! While it did rain mostly while we were there - the last day we were able to ski and it was great! Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 January 2022
So glad y’all had a great visit! Please come again!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Carl p.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lack of hot water.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Archival

10/10 Excellent

GREAT CONDO CLOSE TO SLOPES

This condo was roomy, cozy, and close to all the activities offered by Sugar Mountain. We all really enjoyed our stay there. It was just as the pictures show and very clean. Thanks to the property manager for being great to deal with. I will surely recommend this condo to others.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
I am so glad you loved the coziness of our mountain cabin-condo! Please come again! Shara
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great, Comfortable Place

very nice place. nice, short walk to the slopes. cute and very comfortable. had all the necessities we needed. would definitely rent again. great communication with the owner as well. thanks again!!!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
We love renting to families and enjoy providing a cozy place to stay! Our retreat is quaint, fun,cozy, and warm!

About the host

Hosted by Shara Livingston

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Bruce and Bonnie Jackson are the owners of this property. They live in Wilmington, NC. We purchased this property because it had been completely renovated and our grand children could walk to the ski slope without having to walk on the main street. Also after having purchased this property we realized we could watch the grandchildren ice skate from out living room window. This is such a bonus. We hope you will enjoy this place as much as we have.

Why they chose this property

We chose this property because of it's close proximity to multiple activities. We love the Sugar Mountain community and you are so close to everything. The mountains are dear to our heart and we have always loved to spend time there. Our children and grandchildren have grown up knowing this as part of their home. I hope you will feel the same way once you have visited us.

What makes this property unique

Skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, snow tubing, tennis, golf, shopping, hiking, Kayaking, rafting, and fishing.

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