Located in Banner Elk, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. 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 skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 87 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 7 min drive
Town Tavern of Banner Elk - 12 min drive
Blink Elk Tap Room - 10 min drive
Banner Elk Cafe - 11 min drive
Puerto Nuevo - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Sugar Express- Directly on slopes, 4bedrooms pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Sugar Express- Directly on slopes, 4bedrooms?
As of 2 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sugar Express- Directly on slopes, 4bedrooms on 22 March 2027 start from NZ$1,277, 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 Express- Directly on slopes, 4bedrooms?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Sugar Express- Directly on slopes, 4bedrooms?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Sugar Express- Directly on slopes, 4bedrooms?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Sugar Express- Directly on slopes, 4bedrooms located?
Located in the mountains, this slopeside Banner Elk holiday home offers ski-in/ski-out access within 2 miles (3 km) of Sugar Mountain Resort and Linville River, and is convenient for winter activities, such as sledging. Grandfather Mountain State Park and Watauga River are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Thank you for choosing Sugar Mountain! It was a pleasure to have you! We are so glad that everything was more than satisfactory! Thank you for your compliments! Please come again!
First time staying in a true ski in/ski out place. Wow! I don’t think we could ever go skiing again without staying in one. This home had easy access to the slopes and a great place to relax after a full day of activity. Close to town to go to the grocery store, shopping, rentals, and dining. Easy check in/check out process. Great kitchen to cook in, lots of TVs with all the streaming services. Great places to hang out with family in the home for playing games and the bedrooms were comfortable. Our boys loved the bunk bed room and we loved the storage area downstairs for all the ski gear! Amazing place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 March 2026
Thank you for choosing Sugar Mountain! It was a pleasure to host your group, and we love hearing that you had an amazing stay! Thank you for your wonderful review! We look forward to welcoming you back!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mike B.
28 October 2025
Great house\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:
Visited Sugar Mountain for Oktoberfest. The house and location were great, with a phenomenal view even in the off season. The house setup was perfect for four of us.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 November 2025
Thank you for choosing Sugar Mountain! It was a pleasure to host your group, and we are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We appreciate all of your kind comments! Please come visit again!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Catherine W.
18 February 2026
Great location and updated slopesider
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:
Spacious accommodation for families and groups, well stocked kitchen, lots of TVs, nice bathrooms! The only feedback I would have temperature downstairs varied greatly by room. One room would be hot while another would be cold. But it was a very enjoyable stay and we would love to come back.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 February 2026
Thank you for choosing Sugar Mountain and Sugar Express! It was a pleasure to host you! The heat pump has now been repaired, so the temperature variance should not be a problem anymore! We hope you come again!
The house was great though as soon as we got there Wednesday.. We found out that ski season ended that Thursday instead of Sunday and their was no communication or price reduction. We only wanted to stay on slopes for convenience of skiing which is more expensive then not slope side so this was a little frustrating that they decided this last minute.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Tyler P.
2 February 2026
Great home, directly on the ski 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:
Great home, very nicely remodeled. Only gaps are: bedrooms get very hot when doors closed to common areas...the temperature sensors are in common areas, but not in bedrooms. Also, common areas are all completely exposed to those outside on the slopes, as there are no blinds/curtains. This is problematic when the bright lights from the mountain are on the entire time it is dark (from dusk to dawn) when making snow. Extremely bright in all common areas of the house.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 February 2026
Thank you for choosing Sugar Mountain and Slopesider 10. It was a pleasure to host you, and we are happy that you enjoyed your stay. We appreciate your helpful comments that help us with suggestions to owners. Please come again!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
John B.
23 January 2026
Sugar express is ideally located
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 was our second year spending a long weekend in sugar express and the house itself is great because you can sit in warmth watching your family ski. However this year we ran into a situation we're just a day or so before I rental began the furnace acted up. So where last year we had consistency this year there were times we had no heat and there were times when the furnace ran without being able to control how much heat it put into the house. Fortunately, the weather was very cold so it seldom got too hot but did get chilly. During those times we had to turn the oven on to stay warm. The house itself is very nice but there is only parking for two cars and that is all the rental agency permits. We especially like the fire pit that is in the parking lot right by the slope so you can sit by a warm fire and watch people ski passed.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 February 2026
Thank you for choosing Sugar Mountain and Sugar Express! We are sorry for the problems with the furnace. It has now been fixed. It was a process! As for parking, there is room for only 2 vehicles at this house. Parking is not based on the rental agency's permission. We do offer overflow parking below our office for any extra vehicle that you may have. Any time you have an issue with the heat not working properly, please contact our office. We can provide alternative heat sources. Sugar Express is a beautiful unit, and we hope you come again!