Tucked in the peaceful North Carolina mountains, this 1,200-square-foot vacation rental condo is sure to impress! In addition to the unbeatable location just a short walk from skiing, mountain biking, and hiking, this Briarcliff Condominiums unit offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a furnished loft, and more! After days spent playing tennis or exploring Banner Elk, you'll look forward to curling up in front of the wood-burning fireplace and admiring wooded views through the home's large windows!
-- THE PROPERTY --
Resort Amenities | Walk to Sugar Mountain Resort | Central Heat
An unforgettable ski getaway or hiking adventure for the whole family awaits at this rustic-yet-elegant condo in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains!
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties or large gatherings - NOTE: This condo sleeps 6 in beds but is flexible up to 8 with use of the folding twin sleeping pads - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: The property does not have air conditioning - NOTE: This 3-story condo requires exterior stairs to access. Although there is a bedroom and bathroom on the 1st floor, additional interior stairs are required to access the other bedrooms. An additional ladder is also required to access the loft in bedroom 2
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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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Banner Elk
Banner Elk is home to this condo. Tweetsie Railroad is a notable landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech Mountain Resort. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kidd Brewer Stadium or Holmes Convocation Center.
Sugar Mountain, NC
What's nearby
Sugar Mountain Resort - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Sugar Creek Gem Mine - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Linville River - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
Grandfather Mountain State Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Watauga River - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
Getting around
Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 86 min drive
Restaurants
Banner Elk Cafe - 10 min drive
McDonald's - 6 min drive
Blink Elk Tap Room - 10 min drive
5506' Skybar - 19 min drive
Town Tavern of Banner Elk - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Steps to Sugar Mountain! Condo w/ Furnished Deck pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Steps to Sugar Mountain! Condo w/ Furnished Deck?
As of 16 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Steps to Sugar Mountain! Condo w/ Furnished Deck on 12 July 2026 start from NZ$205, 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 Steps to Sugar Mountain! Condo w/ Furnished Deck?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Steps to Sugar Mountain! Condo w/ Furnished Deck?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Steps to Sugar Mountain! Condo w/ Furnished Deck?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Steps to Sugar Mountain! Condo w/ Furnished Deck located?
Situated in Banner Elk, this condo building 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.
Host was very welcoming and attentive to any questions we had. Loved the location! The condo was a very short walk to the lodge. Beds and pillows were very comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.
We were happy with our stay at this property. It’s an extremely close walk to the Sugar Mountain Ski Resort, had a comfortable living/kitchen area, and was clean. Would stay again.
This condo was so convenient to Sugar Mountain. Property was exactly as it stated in the description/pictures. Close to multiple restaurants. Enjoyed all the food! Grands loved tubing especially since there was fresh snow! Would definitely stay again.
Clean cabin within walking distance of ski lifts. Check in was super simple. We very much enjoyed our time in the condo. Communication with Jeff was easy via text. He was very helpful and responded very quickly. We had a great time!
The condo was cozy and had everything we needed for our stay. I chose it because it was listed as ski in/ski out. To us, ski in/ski out means I can clip in from the condo or take a short walk and be at the lifts. Unfortunately, we still had to drive down to the main parking lot in order to get to the lifts. To be fair, that may have been mentioned in the description and I just missed it, but it worked out fine and we figured out our system. The condo was super clean and very safe and we had a blast. Everything else was as described and the owner was awesome at communicating.
I’m not sure where the other reviewers stayed that said this was a clean condo. It was not for us.
The dust balls, dried food crusted all over the sink, dishes filling the dishwasher, food in the bottom of the dishwasher, an old water bottle and more dust under the ‘master’ bed, and very dirty baseboards welcomed us to the condo. I didn’t expect to find it so dirty, and I sent pictures to the property manager (Jeff is not the owner). They barely refunded the cleaning fee (the person before me should have there’s refunded as well!)
I will 100% know what to do next time if a VRBO rental is so dirty. I do not recommend staying here.
The main aim of our trip was for our grandchildren to enjoy skiing and snowboarding. The condo was perfect. Jeff was a great host !!!
Michael C.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 April 2026
Thank you Michael! So happy you and the family were able to enjoy the condo, Sugar Mountain and the ski locker. We look forward to having you back!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Tracy
30 January 2023
Great family get away
We had a fabulous time introducing our family to skiing. Quick walk from the condo to the lifts. Cozy accommodations at the condo. We spent a lot of time around the fireplace together! Fully furnished kitchen allowed us to cook and stay in after a day of skiing. Host was easily accessible and responded quickly. We had a great time!
Tracy
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Mike
27 January 2023
Very enjoyable stay
Very nice place with a great location. Walking to Sugar Mountain to ski instead of having to drive and find parking made a huge difference. I would definitely go back again.
We did not expect that there was no air conditioning. However, even though the first couple of days were very warm, the unit was comfortable. The range panel did not work until we reset the breaker. The fourth bedroom is a small loft for kids. In spit eof these, the overall stay was quite good for us.
We had a great time a Sugar! The location of the condo was perfect. Short walk to the slopes. Beds were very comfortable especially after skiing all day. There was 6 of us and we had plenty of room. Jeff was a great host and quick to respond even while he was on his own vacation.
If you’re looking for a rental for the family that’s in a great location, this is the one. We spent 4 days snowboarding and walked from the condo to Sugar Mountain. It’s about a 10 minute walk and not too strenuous. Jeff is a great host. He was very informative and laid out everything you need to know perfectly. There’s also a list of things to do and places to eat listed on the fridge. We couldn’t ask for better.
Since VRBO charges a pretty good fee for housekeeping, I think it’s important to bring up that they could do a better job in certain areas of the condo. I believe this lies solely on VRBO to make sure their personnel are doing their job properly.
Besides that, I would definitely stay there again and would recommend it to my family and friends.
Had a great time with my girlfriends in the mountains, this is a great base to explore the cute towns, wineries and landmarks in the area. I loved that we never seemed to be in the traffic, always going the other way and close to great restaurants and shopping. Great communication, really appreciated your help!
Cute little condo but much smaller than the pictures. No air conditioning so it got a little stuffy inside. Opening windows helps. Kitchen pots/pan were a little haphazard and there were no kid friendly cups/dishes. Cleanliness was just ok. Overall, we like the place and had a great stay.