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Mountain Cottage near Outdoor Activities

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Welcome to Sugar Mountain Escape!
Long Range Layered Mountain View
Hot Tub on Lower Level Deck
Pool Table and TV in Basement Game Room
Layered Mountain Views

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8166.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Place, Sugar Mountain Resort
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Grandfather Mountain
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Appalachian State University
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Common Space

2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

King Master Suite

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Half Bathroom

Toilet

Master Suite Private Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Mountain Cottage near Outdoor Activities

Additional Sleeping/Room Details

Main Level Living Room
Sleeper Sofa (Full/Queen)
Shared Central Full Bathroom with Tub/Shower Combo
Ceiling Fan
Fireplace
HD Smart TV
Upper Loft
Queen Pull Out
Shared Full Bathroom with Tub/Shower Combo
Ceiling Fan
Lower Level
Additional Room with Queen Bed

Welcome to Sugar Mountain Escape!

Sugar Mountain Escape is a charming two (2) bedroom mountain cottage located near the top of Sugar Mountain, only minutes away from the slopes of Sugar Mountain Ski Resort, and convenient to downtown Banner Elk, Grandfather Mountain, Seven Devils, Ski Beech, Valle Crucis, and both Boone and Blowing Rock.

*You can walk to the slopes or enjoy the convenience of 'virtual slope side' service via the Sugar Ski Resort Shuttle! The Sugar Mountain Ski Resort shuttle will pick you up at the property, drop you off at the slopes during the ski season, and return you to Sugar Mountain Escape when desired. Walk to the slopes and shuttle back, shuttle to the slopes and walk back, or take the shuttle both ways - it is up to you!

Sugar Mountain Escape has year-round, unobstructed mountain views that will not disappoint. The master suite, on the main level, features a King bed, an HD Smart TV, and glass doors leading to a quiet rear deck. The ensuite master bathroom features a large step-in shower.

At nearly 5000 feet in elevation, Sugar Mountain Escape rarely needs air conditioning. There are a few portable air conditioning units that adequately cool a large room or area.

The main floor is an open-concept living room featuring soaring vaulted ceilings and exposed beams, a wood-burning fireplace, and an HD Smart TV. The living room is adjacent to the kitchen, which features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a center island with a live-edge wood slab top. The dining area accommodates up to eight (8) guests. The den, located off the living room, provides a second area on the main level for relaxation and entertaining. It features many windows that allow natural light and provide a mountain view. The den has another HD Smart TV and ample comfy furniture. A sleeper sofa on the main level can sleep two (2) more guests. There is a hallway half bathroom on the main level as well.

Upstairs is an open loft with a cozy table and chairs for games and puzzles. A queen pull-out in the loft can accommodate two (2) guests. The full bathroom upstairs has a tub/shower combo. Past the open loft area is a queen bedroom with vaulted ceilings, an HDTV with a Smart BluRay player for watching DVDs, BluRay discs, and accessing all of your cable programming as well as Netflix and other Smart TV options.

A main-level front porch offers a peaceful, shaded place to enjoy the outdoors. The back deck on the main level boasts mountain views and looks down to the mature woods rolling down and away from the back of the house. Here you will find a gas grill. A lower-level platform deck features the hot tub. Sugar Mountain Escape allows pets, specifically dogs, with a maximum of two (2) per household and a strict 45-pound weight limit per dog. Standard pet fees will apply.

Sugar Mountain Escape is near the top of Sugar Mountain, a long walk (less than 1/2 mile) or a short drive (less than 3 miles to the main parking area) to the slopes of Sugar Mountain Ski Resort. Although near the top, the house is conveniently located near all there is to do in the High Country.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (Sleeps up to 8 guests. All mattresses are memory foam.):
Main Level King Master Bedroom Suite (sleeps 2)
Upstairs Queen Bedroom (sleeps 2)
Upstairs Loft Queen Pull Out (sleeps 2)
Main Level Living Room Sleeper Sofa (sleeps 2)
Lower Level Room with Queen Bed (sleeps 2)

Other attractions nearby:
Beech Mountain Ski Resort and Hawksnest Snow Tubing & Zip Lines - 10 miles
Appalachian Ski Mountain - 19 miles
Grandfather Mountain - 9 miles
Linville Gorge, Falls, and Caverns - 20 miles
Tweetsie Railroad - 19 miles
Watauga Lake - 30 miles
Appalachian State University - 16 miles
Lees McRae College - 6 miles
Boone - 14 miles
Banner Elk - 5 miles
Blowing Rock - 16 miles
Valle Crucis - 13 miles

*The garage is kept locked for owner storage and is not accessible to guests.
*The driveway at Sugar Mountain Escape is a downhill, gravel driveway. It offers plenty of parking. However, if you do not have a 4WD or all-wheel drive vehicle, we encourage you to keep your vehicle parked at the top of the driveway, as it is challenging to get out from the bottom of the driveway with the gravel and its grade unless you have 4-wheel or all-wheel drive. If you have a rear-wheel drive vehicle, we suggest you back in and keep it toward the top of the driveway. If you have a front-wheel-drive vehicle, we recommend you pull in facing down but keep it toward the top of the driveway.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

About the area

Banner Elk

Located in Banner Elk, this condo is near theme parks and in the mountains. Banner House Museum and Alta Vista Gallery and B & B are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Elk Statue and Foggy Mountain Gem Mine. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kidd Brewer Stadium or Blowing Rock Auditorium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Sugar Mountain, NC

What's nearby

  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 16 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Grandfather Mountain - 17 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Appalachian State University - 31 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Tweetsie Railroad - 37 min drive - 44.0 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Puerto Nuevo - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain Cottage near Outdoor Activities pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mountain Cottage near Outdoor Activities?

As of 4 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mountain Cottage near Outdoor Activities on 25 Apr 2026 start from AU$162, 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 Mountain Cottage near Outdoor Activities?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mountain Cottage near Outdoor Activities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain Cottage near Outdoor Activities?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mountain Cottage near Outdoor Activities located?

Situated in the mountains, this condo building is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Sugar Mountain Resort and within 3 miles (5 km) of Linville River and Sugar Creek Gem Mine. Grandfather Mountain State Park is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of room, good location, and once we settled in we enjoyed it.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Coleen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! There was plenty of room for our family. The house was very cozy. We had everything we needed. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison L.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, spacious, close to top of lift, owner was communicative. We loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie I.

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

Great trip

We came for a week to hike and relax. We had great weather (75 one day and snow the next!) which made it interesting, but the house had everything we needed and it was a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

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

Getaway

Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason S.

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

Great little escape

Overall we enjoyed our stay, the location was excellent, the house was well kept and neat, especially considering it's pet friendly. We enjoyed the hot tub and fireplace in the cold weather. We would definitely visit again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara F.

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

Yearly Sugar trip

What a great location and view from the balcony! House had all the basics to cook. Could use some update on cutlery and utensils. Close to grocery store, ski slopes of Sugar Mtn. and Banner Elk. Great place to take older teens with separate living spaces. Our dogs enjoyed it too. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Peaceful and beautiful!

My family had a wonderful time at this property. Everything was as advertised and the surrounding neighborhood was so nice. What amazing views! The hot tub and game room were a hit. We loved eating breakfast by the big window, where we were joined by a family of deer almost every morning!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Stacey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely Views and Location

We enjoyed our stay at this property in Sept. It had an exceptional TV (with cable for us who have not cut the cord) in the lovely sun room. Much better than most places we have rented. The master bed was extremely comfortable. It was roomy, especially for 2 people. I thought it in desperate need of a thorough cleaning. There is clutter in every closet, light bulbs in need of replacement, and an overall feeling of dust and grime. Our listing was not accurate through VRBO, so be sure to check the property manager's website for all details. The VRBO listing did NOT mention the steep, gravel driveway. This was particularly troublesome for my husband's bad knees. It also did NOT indicate the AC are portable units in 2 rooms only. But we love Sugar Mtn and the outdoor deck was magnificent. Overall, I would recommend this property.
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

3 weeks enjoying mountain beauty

Enjoyed staying in your beautiful home for 3 weeks. Sugar Mountain is convenient to groceries, restaurants, hardware store and downtown Banner Elk. It was a wonderful vacation. Thanks.
Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Dana C.

Great stay!

We loved our stay at Sugar Mountain Escape! We felt very at home and comfortable! The hot tub was very clean as well as the rest of the home! We loved the wood burning fireplace and that we could bring our Boston terrier Scout with us! The driveway is very steep and we had 16 inches of snow during our stay and it was not accessible so be aware in winter months! You will have to haul your stuff down the driveway even if you have a 4x4 vehicle! We had a wonderful stay and would definitely book again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Rebecca S.

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

Beautiful views

Driveway was super icy and no where to park on street so had to get very creative. Overall great stay. Some more cleaning Needed done.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

KATHY P.

4 Stars

Kitchen Needs skillet and pans to cook with. Had only 1 regulr glass to drink out of. So I just bought Solo cups. Truly enjoyed our stayed. The one thing that I think needs to be followed up on is the housekeeping. I know the owners pay and expect a good job. the house is very dusty. I cleaned the top of Refrig and electric baseboards etc. The kitchen table was dirty with dried mustard and bread crumbs. But I was prepared and took my own Lysol and cleaned We did have a great time and enjoyed the house and all the snow. THanks to the owners for sharing their home with us
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Erica G.

5 Stars

We loved our stay! Wish it could have been longer. Would definitely stay here again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Miles S.

Perfect

Cabin was great. Plenty of room for our group. Beautiful views. Conveniently located close to ski slopes. Only wish there was a Christmas tree, but in their defense we were warned there may not be.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alisha A.

5 Stars

We had the best time at Sugar Mountain Escape. We had everything we needed for a cozy autumn retreat watching the leaves fall. With a Lowe's food 2 miles away we stocked up on food and spent most of our trip in the hot tub and on the amazing patio.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Great stay

Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Sugar Mountain Escape. The views were spectacular. The furnishings were comfortable, especially the master bed. The cabin itself was well appointed. We would love to stay here again as it felt very homey. The only drawbacks would be the mild mildewy smell present and large presence of dust attached to the textured walls. We found CCR very helpful and responsive to our needs and questions.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Mark G.

Sugar Mountain escape

Great place! Good kitchen and awesome hot tub. but BRING YOUR OWN POOL CUES if you were planning on playing pool. the table is fine but all of the pool cues were in terrible shape. The tips of all of the sticks were missing. enjoyed this stay.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Sue H.

Sugar Mountain Escape Vacation

Great location with a amazing view!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Barbara B.

Nice Stay

We selected this cabin because we wanted a pool table, hot tub and needed to sleep 6. We enjoyed our stay and the amenities and supplies were adequate. Would have been nice to have a third bedroom. Due to openness of the loft it was noisy for those sleeping there. The cabin could use a deep clean. There were cobwebs and dust on many surfaces. I cleaned high touch areas with Lysol wipes upon our arrival and ended up with visible dirt on the wipes.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Brian S.

4 Stars

We enjoyed our stay, but just a couple of things we want to point out. The owners need to replace the pots and pans. The coating on them was nearly gone and unsafe to use. A good set is needed in order to cook meals. The other thing was the place was very dusty, all the TV stands very dusty and all window sills were very dusty too, noticed that because when we opened windows it was apparent. Some dishes were dirty in the cabinets when we went to use them. A very convenient location and awesome views. Love the family room addition.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Douglas C.

5 Stars

Loved Sugar Mountain Escape ! We did not need the WiFi, however, were provided with the WiFi information without a password.
Verified

8/10 Good

Emily W.

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

Excellent for families with children

The property was accurately represented and delightfully appointed. Sufficient pillows and blankets. Really enjoyed having two living rooms, separated by a glass sliding door. Kids and adults could be separated for movie-watching. Kids loved the hot tub. We needed a few things for our 4-5 day stay: more than 1 toilet paper role per bathroom, more than 3 packets of dishwasher detergent (we prepared all meals at the house, for 8 people), laundry detergent, plastic garbage bags to line the can, a few more kitchen towels. Highly functional house.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Terri W.

5 Stars

Had a great experience with both Sugar Mountain Escape and Carolina Cabins. The cabin was very nice and comfortable. It was easy to access and the check in and out process was easy too. Would definitely recommend both and hope to stay here again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dayanny C.

5 Stars

This by far has been the best place we have stayed at. My family and I enjoyed very much our stay here. Would very much be coming back!

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Hosted by Carolina Cabin Rentals

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