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Sugar Retreat- just a walkway away from the slopes at Sugar Mountain

Condo in Banner Elk with kitchen and balcony

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Large open floor plan
Located at the foot of Sugar Mtn steps from ski rental, tubing, ice skating etc.
Living area
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Banner Elk, NC
  • Place, Lees-McRae College
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Elk Statue
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The Greene
    ‪3 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Loft

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Sugar Retreat- just a walkway away from the slopes at Sugar Mountain

Beautifully decorated rustic condo with Stone Fireplace and huge window with 180 degree of Grandfather mountain.
We are located at Sugar Mountain, a short drive to Lees MacRae.
Three bedrooms each with a queen size bed and an adorable loft with 2 twin beds. All linens and blankets provided. Curl up with a book in one of our cozy chairs or couch in front of the gas log fireplace! Or when the weather is nice, enjoy sitting on our deck overlooking the mountains and view of Grandfather Mountain. Well appointed kitchen with everything you need to enjoy a nice dinner at home. Coffee pot and filters provided.
WiFi and smart TV in living room with Netflix available to watch as well as local channels.

A short, three minute walk down private nature trail to get to the slopes of Sugar Mountain. You can ski in the morning, come back to the condo for lunch, take a nap, and then ski again in the evening!

Nature trail has bridge crossing beautiful mountain stream which can be heard from the condo.

Property has outdoor balcony / deck overlooking Grandfather Mountain. Spectacular views. Ice skating rink, tennis court, and golf course within walking distance. Several mountain trails nearby.

Great location with 2 grocery stores (Food Lion and Lowe’s Foods) within a short drive. Several restaurants and coffee shops nearby also!

We love Sugar Mountain and the surrounding areas so please ask any questions you may have!






Keywords: condo, sugar mountain, ski condo,

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please keep the pilot light on for the gas logs. Return additional keys to the kitchen. Return key to lockbox.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
2 night minimum

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 deadlock
Property # 324136vb

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Banner Elk

Located in Downtown, a neighbourhood 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. Land of Oz and Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

  • Lees-McRae College - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Elk Statue - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Greene - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tate-Evans Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Banner House Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Puerto Nuevo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sugar Retreat- just a walkway away from the slopes at Sugar Mountain pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sugar Retreat- just a walkway away from the slopes at Sugar Mountain?

As of 29 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sugar Retreat- just a walkway away from the slopes at Sugar Mountain on 4 Jan 2026 start from AU$545.97, 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 Retreat- just a walkway away from the slopes at Sugar Mountain?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sugar Retreat- just a walkway away from the slopes at Sugar Mountain?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sugar Retreat- just a walkway away from the slopes at Sugar Mountain?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sugar Retreat- just a walkway away from the slopes at Sugar Mountain located?

Located in Downtown, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Lees-McRae College, The Greene and Elk Statue. Tate-Evans Park and Flat Top Brewing Company are also within 15 minutes.

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. 77 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Connor S.

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

Great stay!

Right on the slopes cozy apartment, great communication
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth H.

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

Ruth

We had a wonderful stay with family Looking forward to returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Property

Easily one of the cleanest properties we have ever stayed at; fantastic location and a very responsive owner. Had a great stay in a lovely house and will book again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kind, responsive, and accommodating hosts. Very well-equipped with just about everything you could need. Back deck with great views of mountains, ice rink, and base of mountain with snowboarders but not overly loud at all. Peaceful time at Thanksgiving with hot coffee, cider, fireplace, and good company. Plenty of space (three separate 2-people bedrooms, a separate loft with two twin beds, a comfy couch, loveseat, and big chair by the fireplace). Two full bathrooms, great kitchen, and a washer/dryer. Easy drive to Boone, Banner Elk, or other nearby venues. Try Vicious Biscuit and Mountain Dog Coffee. Great setup for a Sugar Mountain area getaway in any season! We'll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carol T.

Perfect Location

Perfect location for our family mini vacation. Sugar Retreat was clean, comfortable, and lots of room for our family. Short drive to Boone, Banner Elk and Blowing Rock!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Daulton H.

Nice cozy home. Plenty of room. Perfect for a getaway.

We had a wonderful staying here. Came here for a skiing/ snowboarding trip and it was a great location. A quick 5 minute or less walk and your buying lift tickets for the slopes. Will be staying again in the near future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Beautiful and relaxing

This was a great rental in Banner Elk. The property was clean and well furnished. It was cozy and perfect for an autumn vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

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

Excellent stay

The VRBO gps was off and doesn’t show exactly where to find this, but the owner was on top of things and able to give perfect directions.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn K.

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

A wonderful stay!

We had a wonderful stay in Sugar Mountain! The cabin is so lovely and well maintained. The communication from the property manager was quick and helpful! We would certainly recommend this place to anyone in the Boone/Banner Elk area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

mary p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Very nice

Lovely place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori N.

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

Great cozy place so close to skiing!

We really enjoyed our time in this cozy condo. We took advantage of the close proximity to sugar mountain to ski each day! We enjoyed returning to the condo for breaks and used their well equipped kitchen to cook. It was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Akanksha H.

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

Clean and comfortable

The house was Very clean and comfortable. lovely views of the mountains from the kitchen and living room. The checking was easy, beds comfortable and kitchen well stocked. Enjoyed our stay will come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah G.

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

Maximum coziness!

I cannot gush enough about this stay! Perfect location in one of the cutest towns I’ve ever visited. My only complaint is that I couldn’t stay longer!! I cannot recommend this enough!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

Awesome

I planned a ski trip to Sugar Mountain, this condo was awesome and comfortably slept 10 people! Great location, we could walk to ski and tube. I would definitely stay here again, it was a great price.

10/10 Excellent

Leandra Z.

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

Great spot

Very comfortable condo, conveniently located walking distance to snowboarding and tubing. Not the easiest walk due to missing railing in some spots, but really close to the slopes. Mattresses were super comfortable and kitchen had everything you could possibly need.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Thomas C.

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

Nice basic place.

Nice, clean, spacious condo. Lacked a couple of basic amenities: toaster, salt and pepper shakers. Nice location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

GREAT CONDO

We really enjoyed our stay here. It's a great condo. Very neat and lots of room; close to the slopes and all the activities Sugar Mt. has to offer.Will certainly recommend this condo to others. Thanks to property manager for being easy to deal with.

8/10 Good

felix s.

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

Sugar Retreat

It was very good, but no internet access..
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

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

So fun!!!

We came for Thanksgiving - condo is so festive with views of skating and slopes! We had a great time!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

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

Christmas 2021

We really enjoyed our stay! The location to Sugar Mountain ski resort was perfect! While it did rain mostly while we were there - the last day we were able to ski and it was great! Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elise E.

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

We loved this condo!

It was the perfect spot with kids. It had everything we needed and it was SO easy to get to the slopes, child care center, etc. The weather wasn't great which made us even more grateful for the conveniences this condo had to offer. We had a wonderful trip! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

GREAT CONDO CLOSE TO SLOPES

This condo was roomy, cozy, and close to all the activities offered by Sugar Mountain. We all really enjoyed our stay there. It was just as the pictures show and very clean. Thanks to the property manager for being great to deal with. I will surely recommend this condo to others.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great, Comfortable Place

very nice place. nice, short walk to the slopes. cute and very comfortable. had all the necessities we needed. would definitely rent again. great communication with the owner as well. thanks again!!!

10/10 Excellent

Claudia T.

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

Amazing Time

We took a quick trip to Sugar Mtn. and couldn’t have stayed in a better location! Walking distance to everything. The kids loved it. The condo was clean and cozy and the kids loved the loft area. The property owner was informative about places to eat and see with the kids which was a huge help. We will definitely plan to go back and stay in this property again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Rachel F.

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

Ski getaway

The property is in a great location! The only drawback we had, and it may not be something you can not help, is we could only pick up one channel with the cable and netflix would not work. Other than that the condo was great! We really enjoyed our weekend stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Shara Livingston

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Bruce and Bonnie Jackson are the owners of this property. They live in Wilmington, NC. We purchased this property because it had been completely renovated and our grand children could walk to the ski slope without having to walk on the main street. Also after having purchased this property we realized we could watch the grandchildren ice skate from out living room window. This is such a bonus. We hope you will enjoy this place as much as we have.

Why they chose this property

We chose this property because of it's close proximity to multiple activities. We love the Sugar Mountain community and you are so close to everything. The mountains are dear to our heart and we have always loved to spend time there. Our children and grandchildren have grown up knowing this as part of their home. I hope you will feel the same way once you have visited us.

What makes this property unique

Skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, snow tubing, tennis, golf, shopping, hiking, Kayaking, rafting, and fishing.

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English

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