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'Almost Heaven' - Walk to Big Birch Slope!

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Sugar Mountain Resort
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Place, Sugar Mountain Resort
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Grandfather Mountain
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Beech Mountain Resort
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

'Almost Heaven' - Walk to Big Birch Slope!

This condo is beautifully furnished for all of your vacation needs. Reserve II is the newest condo property on Sugar Mountain and is a gated community. This condo has a convenient walking trail right beside the building to the slope access. 75 yd walk to Big Birch Ski lift.
Offers long range mountain views and faces the slopes. Wonderful place to spend a vacation all year round. Master bedroom offers a king size bed and guest has a queen bed. (Occupancy of 4) The master bath has a jacuzzi tub. Enjoy cool nights relaxing around the stone fireplace (gas logs). No Smoking, No pets, max occupancy is 4. *ONLY TWO(2) PARKING PERMITS PER UNIT. VEHICLES WITHOUT PERMITS WILL BE TOWED AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE*
4x4/awd, chains or snow tires needed in winter. No Check-in's Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day. All guests required to sign rental agreement upon booking.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1498590vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Banner Elk

Located 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 The Blowing Rock. Land of Oz and Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Sugar Mountain, NC

What's nearby

  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grandfather Mountain - 19 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 23 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Appalachian State University - 29 min drive - 30.3 km
  • The Blowing Rock - 34 min drive - 35.0 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Almost Heaven' - Walk to Big Birch Slope! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 'Almost Heaven' - Walk to Big Birch Slope!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 'Almost Heaven' - Walk to Big Birch Slope!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Almost Heaven' - Walk to Big Birch Slope!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'Almost Heaven' - Walk to Big Birch Slope! located?

Situated in the mountains, this condo building is steps from Sugar Mountain Resort and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Linville River. Sugar Creek Gem Mine and Grandfather Mountain State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. 23 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
everything went well
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan 2026
Awesome! It was a pleasure to host you! Please come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Nice winter vacation

Awesome views from a beautiful, spacious place
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan 2025
We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. We hope you had a great time on the slopes. Please come back to visit us soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

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

Great ski trip

Throughly enjoyed stay! Loved condo! Beds were comfortable, kitchen stocked, everything working. Love proximity to Big Burch!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2024
We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay! We hope that you will visit with us again!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Joey R.

Great place for a ski weekend!

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 location with a wonderful view of the mountains. Easy walk to the ski slope. My only minor complaint was there was only one trash bag provided and neither bathroom had a hair dryer or shampoo.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb 2026
Thank you for choosing Sugar Mountain! It was a pleasure to host you, and we are so glad that you enjoyed your stay! Please come again! We apologize about the trash bags, there should have been 2 trash bags per trash can. Since this is a Airbnb we leave it up to the owners to provide shampoo and hair dryers which most do not provide.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TAYYAB s.

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

Good

Good place to stay and relax
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jan 2024
We are so happy that you your stay. We hope that you will visit with us again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cameron W.

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

Perfect Stay

This was a lovely, clean , comfortable property, with an open and roomy main space and a great view of the slopes. Perfect weekend ski-getaway. There is evidently a trail you can walk to the Big Birch ski run , but we had a few first time skiers with us and that run is slightly more advanced. It’ll be perfect for next visit. Thank you to all.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Feb 2024
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to your next visit.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

David S.

Sugar Mountain

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Unit was in fine condition. Only complaint was that the Internet was inoperable desperate repeated attempts to connect/reboot it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Dec 2023
The owner has replaced the internet router/modem. Wifi/Internet works great now. We do apologize there were problems with it during your stay. Please visit with us again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Eric J.

Phenomenal Experience!!

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: Would rent here again 100 more times! The staff was quick and polite for any questions I had! The rental was spotless with a great open layout perfect for a small group or family. A main highlight was for sure the view as we could see a snow storm in the distance and watch it roll through. For avid snowboarders and skiers this is a great spot that does require some leg work to walk back to the house after a long session but the trail is nice and easy to access the slope.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2025
Thank you so much for your kind remarks. We strive to make sure all our guests have an enjoyable time. We are delighted that you had a wonderful time and look forward to you visiting with us again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee Ann C.

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

Beautiful

The condo was exactly what we needed. It was clean and well furnished. We loved the gas logs after a day of skiing. The view was absolutely beautiful! I will say that we were not able to ski in and out of this location. The trail leads to one of the medium/advanced slopes and most of our group was beginners. But it was a short drive down the mountain to the ski resort. It worked out fine. It would be more ideal for more advanced skiers. But the location was absolutely beautiful. The condo was clean and well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2024
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay, and thank you for the positive review. We look forward to your next visit.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ann G.

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

Beautiful but noisy

The condo itself was beautiful, with all the amenities, and the views outstanding. However, the guests in Unit B above me were very noisy, allowing their child to run constantly across the floor. In addition, they left their front door and deck doors open, so I had to listen to their child crying as well, I came up to have a nice quiet weekend, which did not happen. Unfortunately, that unit is not managed by the same property company as this unit, so nothing could be done.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
We are very sorry that your trip was not as relaxing for you as you had hoped. Unfortunately, since we do not manage the other unit, there was nothing that we could do. The tenants in the unit did touch base with us after the fact and apologized. We hope that you will come and visit with us again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marc L.

Almost Heaven experience

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Master bathroom shower wasn't cleaned prior to my arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Terri M.

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

Condo

All was great except the main shower smelled of mildew.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Weekend sty

Very comfortable cabin with tremendous views; nice hiking trails nearby; quiet location but close to amenities if need be. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Ben L.

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

Ski getaway.

The condo was very nice and clean with beautiful views. It is a good ways from town and the walk to and from the ski slope is not easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie G.

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

Great stay

Love this condo!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill K.

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

Snow filled weekend

Great place to stay. Great views and we would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc L.

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

Excellent!

Beautiful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

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

Perfect Autumn Getaway

This Banner Elk condo was perfect in every way! Impeccably decorated, it was a great location for trips to Blowing Rock or to Boone, and to the Blue Ridge Parkway. A variety of art/jewelry galleries are a short drive away. Note: It is on the 2nd level so there are stairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

colin c.

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

Ski Trip

We had a phenomenal stay and the property could not have been more perfect. We are able to be on the slopes within minutes after a brief walk from the condo. The unit was great, and was perfect for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheri L.

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

This beautiful property far exceeded our expectations!

I often see reviews of people commenting the pictures were a lot better than the rental in person. The pictures online of this property were great but it was even better in person! This property is so spacious, clean and very updated. Our family said we didn’t know if there could be a better view of Sugar Mountain. From booking the rental to our departure, we couldn’t have had a better experience and are planning to return to this property with our next stay in this area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

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

Excellent Experience!

The property was as listed, clean and well appointed. The views were great and the trail to Sugar Mtn runs right behind the condo. The roads were plowed on a regular basis and very quickly when it snowed. The property management company was excellent and went above and beyond to ensure that we had a great stay. We will be booking again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob H.

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

Amazing weekend getaway for thw family

We throughly enjoyed our stay. Property was all we could hope for. We will definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista A.

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

Wonderful view

Loved the condo with amazing view. The only issue we had was the heater, it stopped blowing the hot air. But there is a wonderful fireplace in a living room, it helped us to stay warm. We enjoyed the place very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

Fall Getaway

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 property was roomy and well maintained, and the view was beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

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

Great Getaway

Great place to get away. Very clean and updated. Everything you need for a getaway. Very well maintained. Love the views you see from this property. Very close to things to do.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2020
Thank you for the feedback. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay!

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