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Cozy cabin w/ beautiful woodwork, sunroom and a private deck

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Outdoor dining
Living area
Private kitchen
Living area
Living area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Cozy cabin w/ beautiful woodwork, sunroom and a private deck

Shelter Rock 272

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When you envision a mountain vacation, this is it! This cozy cabin in the woods is cute as a button. Not too big, not to small, secluded feel, but not secluded at all! There's woodwork throughout, a stone front gas log fireplace, a cozy living/kitchen/dining space plus a sunroom with a wall of windows looking out into the woods. Enjoy the sun-soaked deck during the day and lounging around the fireplace at night! And while it feels secluded, the cabin is on Sugar Mountain, so it is very convenient to all activities, attractions and events.

What's nearby:
Sugar Mountain Resort is just steps away from this condo, where you'll find an outdoor skating rink, snow tubing, mountain bike tours and a full golf course. There are plenty of restaurants close by, including The Pedalin’ Pig and Elevations Restaurant. Sightseeing is plentiful in this area as well, such as the Foggy Mountain Gem Mine, Mile High Swinging Bridge and Grandfather State Park.

Things to Know:
Full Kitchen
Free Wifi
4WD may be required in winter months

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Ski shuttle details: Pick up locations and times on Sugar Mnt Website.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!


Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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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

Events allowed
Please contact Vacasa for more details.
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 3.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Please contact Vacasa for more details.
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

Located in Banner Elk, this cabin is in the city centre and near theme parks. Banner House Museum and Alta Vista Gallery and B & B are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Land of Oz and Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade. Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts and Turchin Center for the Visual Arts are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Sugar Mountain, NC

What's nearby

  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 16 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Grandfather Mountain - 17 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Appalachian State University - 31 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Tweetsie Railroad - 37 min drive - 44.0 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy cabin w/ beautiful woodwork, sunroom and a private deck pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy cabin w/ beautiful woodwork, sunroom and a private deck?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy cabin w/ beautiful woodwork, sunroom and a private deck?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy cabin w/ beautiful woodwork, sunroom and a private deck?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy cabin w/ beautiful woodwork, sunroom and a private deck located?

Located in the heart of Banner Elk, this cabin is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Sugar Mountain Resort and within 3 miles (5 km) of Linville River and Sugar Creek Gem Mine. Grandfather Mountain State Park and Watauga River are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 60 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nolan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean and views were spectacular
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Luke W.

great cabin

We had a great stay here on Sugar - loved the location on mountain near everything and the views into forest from the deck.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the gas fireplace and the cozy sunroom! Had coffee in the recliner out there every morning for the sunrise! Fenced in area in the yard is great for dogs. House was clean and comfortable. Kitchen well equipped. Had a great stay!
Had a great time at Sugar Mountain Octoberfest!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Great weekend getaway

Cute property, great location. Perfect for a weekend getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

colby b.

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

Nice quiet peaceful

Great atmosphere and location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Deborah B.

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

Nice Place

Good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will D.

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

Awesome trip

Wonderful cabin with all the amenities and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis B.

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

Good place

Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dr. M.David C.

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

Great location and view

Great location and view... Communication with vacasa is hit and miss ...
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle C.

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

Beautiful

Beautiful cabin, perfect location close to all the fun things for families to do! Great spot for a 3 day weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Paul H.

Cozy little cabin

Great location. Quiet neighborhood close to everything. Love the fireplace,fitness area & sunroom.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy C.

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

Great place to stay!

This is a great cabin for the price. Well worth it. Has a beautiful fireplace and sunroom is a very nice view of Sugar Mountain. If u come in the winter, just make sure you buy a big bag of ice melt for stairs and deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
We are happy that you enjoyed this great cabin! We are sorry that the deck and steps were slippery. We have asked the manager to address the icemelt for the deck and steps right away. We hope you will stay with us again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Ren B.

Spectacular view

Truly a gem, hidden deep in the side of a mountain. Away from any and all hustle and bustle.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Joe T.

Nice getaway

Good location, quaint cabin for getaway. Excellent sun porch, large deck in back. Needs some minor repairs (kitchen faucet needs replacing, master bedroom mattress needs replacing). Overall a clean, well laid out cabin
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2023
Joe, we are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We will be sure to pass your suggestions along to our local manager, who will work with our homeowner to make the necessary upgrades. We look forward to hosting you again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ida A.

Relax Time

We loved this cabin. It has a great location if you want to visit nearby towns. It has a quiet neighborhood. The only thing is that they don’t have a big garbage can outside the cabin so you need to take the garbage to the main center which is about 3 miles away.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
We are pleased to hear you loved this home, Ida, thank you so much for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We are very sorry for the inconvenience about the garbage, we passed your comments along to our local manager to review, and we appreciate guests’ preferences as a means to continually improve. We look forward to hosting your next stay.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Tom D.

A bit tired

Location is great but cabin needs work
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2023
Hi, Tom. Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you mentioning that our location is great; we strive to provide a convenient and desirable location for our guests. We apologize if our cabin did not meet your expectations. We always appreciate suggestions for improvement and would be interested to hear more specific details about what aspects of the cabin need improvement. This will allow us to address the issue promptly and enhance the overall experience for future guests. We hope to have the opportunity to better impress you in the future.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Walter W.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Deck is awful

Deck at property is very dangerous if you have kids or pets . Cannot believe they are renting this property with a deck like this. Also furniture on deck is awful, upstairs smells bad and downstairs smells like mold even though they are running a humidifier. Terrible property. Dogpoop on porch and bags of dog-pop left in yard.
Dog poop on side porch
dog poop lower deck
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer L.

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

Great location!

Overall the property was fabulous because of the location! First impression all seemed very clean but once settled we realized it hadn’t been perfectly cleaned. We also didn’t have an outside trash receptacle to put our trash in when leaving. We would’ve appreciated direction in which baseboard heat dial worked for which room and the fireplace did not work. More (clean) pots and pans would be appreciated for when not going out to eat. The sunroom was our favorite room!! Beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan 2025
Jennifer, thank you for the review. We are glad you enjoyed the location. We apologize if you felt the home was not on par with our cleanliness standards. We would have been happy to address any areas in need of additional attention during your stay had we been notified. We appreciate your suggestions to help us improve the guest experience. We look forward to hosting you for a great stay in the future.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Angie E.

Loving setting, great location, basic home

The location and setting were beautiful. We spent most of our cabin time in a lovely sun room that overlooked the forest. Loved the gas fireplace. Laundry was a great convenience. Did not like the beds (dip in middle of queen beds) , only 4 towels for family of four. Poor carpets (stains). Not an onsite trash can...we had to drive over a mile away to dispose of daily trash.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Thank you for staying with us, Angie, we are so glad you enjoyed our home's phenomenal location and views. We apologize for the inconvenience of not having trash bins on-site, with the superb forest setting comes the forest wildlife so for the safety of our guests and the animals all trash is collected at an off-site location. While we acknowledge that beds will not suit everyone's specific preferences, we regret that it was not suitable for your party. We appreciate your feedback as a means to improve and have passed along your comments regarding the carpets to our local home manager to address appropriately. We hope to have another chance to impress you in the future!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jeff F.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

not clean, many lights out.

no carafe for the coffee pot. took 4 calls to get the management group was to respond
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Thank you for your review, Jeff. We apologize for the cleanliness and condition of the home upon your arrival. We have worked closely with our local staff to address these concerns thoroughly and to ensure that our future cleanings live up to the Vacasa standard. We hope for a chance to impress you in the future!
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary Ann H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mts. Get away.

The only problem we had was with the digital door locks and getting in the house.. The two key boxes on the right and one on the left was a little confusing. But house keeping came out and explained how to get into the house. There is a faucet in the kitchen that is difficult to turn all the way off. It keeps leaking. Otherwise everything was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2023
We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your visit! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We are sorry for any issues you encountered during your stay. We passed your comments along to our local manager to review and we appreciate guests’ preferences as a means to continually improve. We look forward to hosting your next stay!
Verified

8/10 Good

Shelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Convenient location with privacy

We enjoyed our stay. The price was reasonable for the accommodations. Must point out that this house has no air conditioning. The weather was nice so this was not the issue, parts of the house are very damp and musty smelling. It took a couple of days to halfway air it out. The sun porch and the downstairs just had a maybe pet/damp smell that was somewhat strong. My kids did not want to sleep with the windows open. Otherwise the house was clean. We really spent most of our days hiking anyway. The downstairs bathroom is missing part of the flooring. No mountain views, but privacy to hang out on the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
We are happy that you had a nice time. We are sorry that you experienced smells caused by humidity. We have followed up with the manager to remedy the situation. Please call us next time so we can immediately address it. We hope you will allow us to host you again soon!
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Joanie C.

DO NOT RENT THIS PLACE IN THE SUMMER

The good: location, house was clean The very bad: This house has no A/C, which is really OK at this altitude, but this home also has a humidity problem in the basement - which means they need dehumidifiers. Apparently, before we arrived, there was a dehumidifier in the basement that overflowed and soaked the carpet at the base of the stairs - so much that the whole basement smelled musky and the smell came upstairs. With no AC, you couldn't be in the house overnight without opening the windows to both get a draft of cool air and get some of the musky smell out - so using the dehumidifiers with windows open was not an option that made any sense. It boggles my mind that the local Vacasa staff thought this home was OK to rent - this was our first and last time using vacasa for a vacation rental. To be fair, the vacasa staff did come out and look at it when we called, but there was really nothing they could do while we were there - this place should never have been rented in the state it was in.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Thank you for staying with us, Joanie, and for providing your review. We are delighted that you enjoyed the home, though we regret the discomfort caused to you by the lack of AC amenity. We have relayed your feedback for our local staff to address, and we will continue to make improvements in hopes to have the honor of hosting you and better serving you in the future. Thank you.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Nina C.

Mix experience

Pros: Great location, the house was very clean. It was quite. Pet gates everywhere were very helpful and a small fenced area was great. Cons: As having no AC we found it was hot and stuffy upon arrival with some intence smell downstairs. The temos outside were comfortable so we thought it would not be an issue. We tried to open all the windows to get some air but it took few hours before it cooled down to some cofort level. The sunroom with the dining tavle has no windows to open so it remained pretty hot during the day. The main features that we were attracted were decks on the main and lower level. The main deck was locked with no access to it. The lower deck was dirty and full of debris and looked liked it wasn't cleaned up in a while. Frying pens had seen better days, and turned out to be unusable. It us a very small upgrade I would recommend to do so your tenants do not get frustrated. And the worse part: we contacted Vacasa immediately upon arrival by phone and the texts as Vacasa team were asking us how was everything upon our checking in. Thinking that those issue were easy fixes and if we address it in a timely manner everyone could be happy. We voiced all our concerns and were assured over the phone and via texts someone will be contacting us, come in and resolve it on Saturday morning. Well... nothing happened, no word, phone call, no follow up. It was the most disappointing part
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, Nina. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the great location, the cleanliness of the house, and the helpful pet gates and fenced area. Your positive comments are greatly appreciated. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you encountered during your stay. We understand that the lack of air conditioning, the intense smell downstairs, and the inability to access the main deck significantly impacted your comfort. We also regret that the lower deck was not cleaned and that the frying pans were unusable. Your feedback is invaluable, and we will address these issues with our maintenance and housekeeping teams to ensure improvements are made. We are particularly sorry to hear about the lack of follow-up from our team after you reported these issues. This is not the level of service we strive to provide, and we will investigate why there was no response to ensure this does not happen in the future. Thank you once again for your valuable feedback. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again and provide a much-improved experience.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mimi M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Could be a great place but...

The location and size of this house are both great. The view out the back of the property is very serene and we loved having our coffee in the crisp morning air on the sun deck. This place could be really wonderful, but...overall, the house was in ok condition and is well overdue for a deep cleaning and some TLC. The is the first rental that we've ever stayed in that didn't feel truly clean (and we've stayed in many over the last 10 years). From the stained white carpet, bugs in the corners of the rooms and window sills, black mold surrounding the master bath/shower, to the cigarette butts and random items stored on the un-kept lower deck, it just didn't feel clean. The pillows all need to be replaced (yuck) and the lack of bath mats beyond the single motel-grade towel on the floor in the bathrooms made this property less than pleasant. There were a few cold nights, but we weren't confident in the cleanliness of the blankets in the closet to dare use them. There was no dumpster on site for the household trash, as other reviewers have mentioned (we looked everywhere and ended up taking our trash to town). We were there for a total of 7 nights, and luckily, there were only 2 of us staying because the overall lack of bathroom towels, decent bed pillows, and extra trash bags would be a real problem for a larger family. The electricity went off multiple times for many hours in the evening/middle of the night while we were there - I'm not sure of the cause, but since this happened in August, I would hate to think of no power on the colder winter nights. We are pretty easy going, so we made due and enjoyed our stay in the mountain air surrounded by the forests, but this is not a luxurious property and the lack of overall cleanliness and care of the property was very apparent. We will definitely consider staying at a different property for our future trips to the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Hello Mimi, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay. We are disappointed that these issues were not brought to our attention during your stay as out local team is there to assist with many of these. However we understand it is your vacation and dealing with issues is not something one wishes to do. Since your stay there has been a deep cleaning done that has addressed many of these issues. I have forwarded your other concerns to the local team for follow up, repair, and upgrades. We hope to host you again soon.

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