Skycrest Lodge | Ridgetop View, Game Room, Hot Tub
Wake up to mountain views, gather on the screened porch, soak in the hot tub, and spend evenings around the fire pit. Skycrest Lodge sits in scenic Sugar Grove, minutes from downtown Boone, shops, dining, and everyday essentials.
Great For: Families, friend groups, mountain getaways Sleeps: 8 guests Bedrooms: 3 Beds: 1 King, 1 Queen, 1 Queen-over-Queen Bunk Bathrooms: 3 Full Work Friendly: Dedicated workspace + Wi-Fi Family Features: Hot tub, Game room, Fire pit, Spacious gathering areas
We give our guests complete privacy to enjoy their mountain retreat. We will not be present during your stay but are always available to answer any questions or provide assistance via the Airbnb app or by phone. Your comfort and a seamless experience are our top priorities.
Morning light stretches across the ridgelines and filters through the large windows while the house slowly wakes up around a fresh pot of coffee. Stone, wood, and warm textures create a grounded atmosphere that feels connected to the landscape outside. The screened porch becomes a favorite place to linger, listening to the breeze move through the trees while distant mountain layers shift with the changing light. As evening settles in, conversations drift from the deck to the fire pit, and the open Blue Ridge sky becomes part of the backdrop. It's the kind of place that helps people reconnect.
The Skycrest Lodge is in a very quiet, family-friendly, residential neighborhood, wake up to beautiful sunrises, listen to the owls, birds, and watch the fog roll through the mountains. It's truly so peaceful🌿
✔ The location📍 of the Skycret Lodge is INCREDIBLE; no need to take hour-long, windy back roads to get to the top destinations.
✔ It's less than 10 minutes to Downtown Boone & App State University and an easy drive of 30 to 40 minutes to All of our 3 major ski mountains: App, Beech & Sugar Mountain.
GUEST ACCESS + PRACTICAL NOTES
🔑 Guest Access • Self check-in via digital keypad. • Entire home with full private access • Guests have access to all interior living spaces and outdoor amenities
🚗 Parking • Parking available on site • Driveway parking up to 4 vehicles
🧺 Practical Notes • Multi-level home with stairs between living areas • In-unit laundry available during your stay • Dedicated workspace and Wi-Fi provided • Outdoor amenities include the deck, screened porch, hot tub, outdoor games and fire pit • Pet Policy: Not pet friendly.
• 180-degree Mountain views throughout • Screened porch for fresh air in every season • Game room adds another gathering space indoors • Hot tub overlooking the surrounding mountain landscape • Open-concept great room connects kitchen and living areas • Scenic deck designed for outdoor lounging and dining • Fire pit for relaxed evenings under the Blue Ridge Sky • Dedicated workspace with Wi-Fi for longer stays
Main Living Level
Great Room • Open-concept living area • Connected kitchen and dining spaces • Mountain-facing windows • Access to outdoor deck
Kitchen • Integrated into the main gathering space • Open sightlines to living and dining areas
Bedroom 1 (Primary Suite) • King bed • Private ensuite full bathroom
Bathroom • Half bath located in common area
Outdoor Areas • Screened porch • Mountain-view deck • Fire pit area • Hot tub
Upper Level / Loft • Loft Space • Additional lounge and gathering area • Overlooks main living spaces below • Children's Play Toys, Kitchen Set, Books & Games
Additional Sleeping Areas
Bedroom 2 • Queen bed • Shared Bathroom -Full bathroom serving secondary bedrooms and common areas
Bedroom 3 • Queen-over-Queen bunk bed • Full bathroom
Additional Amenities • In-unit laundry • 2 Indoor gas fireplaces • Central air conditioning & heating • Ceiling fans • Multiple entertainment zones • 2 Dedicated workspaces • Wi-Fi
Check your dates and settle into mountain views, open skies, and time well spent together at Skycrest Lodge.
Set among the mountain scenery of Sugar Grove, Skycrest Lodge offers easy access to local essentials and small-town favorites. Conveniently located 📍 less than a 10-minute drive to downtown Boone and ASU
• 5-10minute drive to original Mast General Store and Valle Cruicis park. • 16.5 Miles or 35 minutes to Beech Mountain, Sugar Mountain & Appalachian Mountain 🏔️. • 25 - 30 Minutes to Blowing Rock, Tweetsie Railroad, Banner Elk, and Grandfather Mountain. • Cove Creek Store: 4 min • Stone Mountain General Store: 10 to 15 min • Mast General Store: 10 min • Publix: 15 to 20 min • CVS: 15 to 25 min • Walgreens: 15 to 25 min
If you are familiar with mountain driving, these are awesome distances, and you have easy access to the major roads that allow you to travel faster during your stay 🚗.
Getting Around: Not a walkable area; cars are required for all errands, dining, and regional exploration. 4x4 Required During Winter Months.
Security: For your security and peace of mind, the property is monitored by exterior security cameras at the entrances. These cameras do not face any interior spaces or the hot tub area, respecting your privacy. S'mores: We provide a complimentary s'mores kit for you to enjoy around the fire pit. Check-in: This is a self-check-in property. You will receive a unique access code prior to your arrival.
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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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Sugar Grove
Located in Sugar Grove, this cabin is in the mountains. Appalachian Ski Mountain 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Tweetsie Railroad and Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts.
Alta Vista Gallery and B & B - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
Foggy Mountain Gem Mine - 14 min drive - 13.7 km
Rich Mountain - 15 min drive - 13.2 km
Appalachian State University - 18 min drive - 15.9 km
Restaurants
Taqueria La Monarca - 10 min drive
The Pedalin' Pig - 12 min drive
Circle K - 12 min drive
Beech Mountain Resort Cafeteria - 34 min drive
Beech Mountain Brewing Co. Taproom and Grill - 33 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Skycrest Lodge | Ridgetop View, Game Room, Hot Tub pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Skycrest Lodge | Ridgetop View, Game Room, Hot Tub?
As of 11 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Skycrest Lodge | Ridgetop View, Game Room, Hot Tub on 20 July 2026 start from AU$738, 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 Skycrest Lodge | Ridgetop View, Game Room, Hot Tub?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Skycrest Lodge | Ridgetop View, Game Room, Hot Tub?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Skycrest Lodge | Ridgetop View, Game Room, Hot Tub?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Skycrest Lodge | Ridgetop View, Game Room, Hot Tub located?
Located in the mountains, this family-friendly cabin is within 9 mi (15 km) of Alta Vista Gallery and B & B, Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts and Turchin Center for the Visual Arts. Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade and Appalachian State University are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This house is STUNNING. The setting is beautiful and peaceful and the house is incredibly comfortable. Perfect for a quiet girl's trip, a family or even a business retreat. Highly recommend! And there aren't unreasonable fees on top of the rental (like other VRBO listings). Big thanks to our host.
Julianne V.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec 2025
Thank you so much for the thoughtful review ! It was such a pleasure to host you ladies.
Thank you Andy ! It was such a pleasure to host you.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gerald G.
11 Feb 2019
Perfect mountain cabin with a perfect view
It was a 5-star experience all around; the property is well managed and it starts with the owners. We were able to relax during our stay with an amazing view and the cabin provided the character we were looking for.
Gerald G.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thank you so much Gerald for the Awesome review! It was a delight to host your group. We hope to see you back this summer! God Bless
We enjoyed our stay so much. We have zero complaints and have already recommended the cabin to friends. Our kids loved all the activities the cabin had to offer. We hope to visit again in the future.
Hannah W.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2024
Hannah your family was fantastic to host! Thank you so much for referring our cabin that means everything to our family!!! Many Blessings, do come back soon.
Property was exactly as advertised. Even as a wheelchair user I was able to get around this property as all of the bedrooms downstairs and the porches were accessible. Our family had a great time at the house. Thank you so much!
Ben H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2025
Was such a joy to host your family, we would love to see you back for a future stay!
We thoroughly enjoyed the house! It was beautiful, clean, and had everything that we needed! The kids loved the bunk bed loft and all of the games. The views are spectacular! Heather was a great host and ensured that our vacation was exactly what we imagined!
Jordan B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thank you so much Jordan, we are so happy you enjoyed your stay!
This cabin is awesome! Well located just outside Boone. Amazing view with good road access. The last two hundred yards are really uphill but well worth it. This cabin has everything you need and more. We will be back next year!
Stephen W.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2020
Thank you Stephen and family, we loved hosting you. So happy you enjoyed your stay we will welcome you back. Many Blessings to you!
We had a wonderful time with the whole family staying here. What a stunning view. We really enjoyed all the different types of games we could play as a family. Place was very clean and handicap accessible for my father in law. Would love to come back and stay longer.
Brad C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2023
Such a blessing to have hosted you Brad, we will get you back up next year for sure!
Took our 4 year old twins to this cabin for the 4th of July holiday. Both the cabin and view were amazing. There were so many little touches that made the stay extra special. The kids loved all the toys and getting to make s’mores and we loved sitting back and looking at the Mountain View. We would definitely return!
Ariel A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amanda H.
16 Oct 2018
Fantastic home!
From the moment you walk into this cabin you are blown away. The attention to detail is second to none. The views are breath taking.
Amanda H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
We are so thankful for the feedback, it was an absolute pleasure hosting you! We hope to have you come back again next year!
What a beautiful stay. Best vacation ever just loved everything about our stay. Wish I could live there with my disabled husband. He was so comfortable and happy and it was so nice having him enjoy with the family especially in the kitchen. Thank you Heather and John for sharing your home.
Alison L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2022
Such a blessing to have hosted your family and we are so excited to hear the space offered your family the perfect retreat!
We had a great time and got lucky with snow. The owner was very flexible with our reservation which was adjusted due to an incoming snow storm. We'll be back 😀
Edin M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Feb 2022
Thank you Edin and family! We look forward to having. you back at Aint Life Grand Cabin
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joseph A.
1 May 2019
Amazing!
There isn't enough words to say to say how much we enjoyed the cabin. Thank you so much !
We have stayed at a lot of VRBO properties in the mountains of western NC, and this is one of our very favorites. The views are stunning, the house itself is clean, charming, and very well-appointed -- complete with toys and games for the kids, a game room with shuffleboard and foosball, and (most important to the grownups) a VERY well-stocked kitchen. Highly reccomend!
Brian B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2021
Thanks so much Brian for your review. So happy to hear we have fit the favorites list :) we hope to have you back soon for another visit.
The house was awesome. We rented to have a nice long weekend with my elderly in-laws, and we did. Very easy access for them, very comfortable. Easy to get into Boone and Valle Crucis.
The property was outstanding and the host did a superb job. I highly recommend this location for anybody looking for house in the mountains. The view was breathtaking waking up and watching the sunrise. It was conveniently located to go out and go exploring as well as getting back to relax and play fun games with my family. We will definitely be back.Thank y'all for making a much needed vacation so memorable!
Joey S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2024
Joey! Thank you for such a fantastic review, your family was a pleasure to host, we look forward to seeing you next year!
We travel to the NC mountains once a year from Winston-Salem and have stayed in many cabins over the years. Ain’t Life Grand is definitely our favorite with comfortable accommodations, stunning views and lots of little extras provided by the hosts. We had a wonderful time on spring break reconnecting with our grown children and day trips to Banner Elk, Blowing Rock and Boone. Truly enjoyed this lovely property and would highly recommend.
Babette R.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr 2023
Thank you so much Babette for the fantastic review, it was truly a pleasure to host your sweet family! Come back soon :)
My family spent Thanksgiving week on Sugar Mountain and couldn't have been happier. We took our son to Tweetsie, fishing, hiking & also enjoyed the hot tub. Heather was very attentive and the instruction and activity list were very thorough.
We enjoyed our stay and will be back again next year!
Ellis H.
Ellis H.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Dec 2020
Ellis, it was truly a blessing this year to host your family, we look forward to having you back! God Bless.
Wonderful property and cabin. Lots of room. Foosball and shuffleboard. The best stocked property we have ever stayed at in regards to essentials. First ever property to supply Kleenex!
Weather was cool and the landscaping is professionally done. Highly recommend this property and it’s owners.
Chris H.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2021
So happy to hear we overdelivered :) Thats our goal everytime!
A beautiful house at the top of the mountain. Our grandkids loved all the games and toys they found. We loved the kitchen and den that had a wall of windows that provided one of the best views of the NC Mountains anywhere. Great fireplace and a comfy hot tub included. We recommend it! 5 stars!
Jeff B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2023
What a fantastic review thank you Jeff and family for being wonderful guests! We hope to have you back soon!
This is a beautiful property with the best views of any. The owners take great pride in anticipating the needs of guests and providing for them. This is an annual trip for us and in most every way this was the best home and owners ever. It would appear the listing provided for the property manager needs updating as the one provided did not reply. After our stay and speaking with the owner I highly recommend this property.
James M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2022
James and family, we so appreciate your review and all of the helpful feedback you provided. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again!
Thank you Heather for making this family Thanksgiving very memorable, you thought of everything needed for a Thanksgiving feast, and truly appreciate it! Your cabin was beautiful and comfortable, which made it even more enjoyable. We will be back! Thank you
James B.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov 2022
So thankful to have fantastic guests ! Thanks James and family
About the host
Hosted by Heather Mogollon
Our family has been traveling to the Blue Ridge Mountains for over 5 years now and every time we go back we feel as though we never want to leave, so we finally made the big decision to buy in Boone, NC. As a military family, we often need to escape the stress of military life and this home, the mountains and the people are just incredible. We will retire in this cabin and the mountains. We know that by sharing this beautiful place with others, those memories and experiences will make an impact in the lives of others.
Why they chose this property
After searching for almost 7 months, when we pulled up to this cabin and got out of the car we were just awe struck by the feeling we got! Once we stepped inside and saw the beauty of the wood, fireplace, large ceilings and open living space and the potential of making it feel like ours. That was it.
We have spent a year doing remodeling, fixing it up, furnishing it! We have put our heart and soul into it top to bottom, cleaning up the landscaping you name it. We hope that you can see that in our photos and video tours!
What makes this property unique
The Location is perfect, private yet close to major roads, gas stations grocery and downtown town + the parks.
The minute you step out of your car and see that view, it will overtake you, its just magical, brings a sense of peace, calmness and joy.
Once you open that front door it really hits you, like WOW! The craftsmanship furnishings and rustic yet modern decor, we have been told its straight out of a magazine. And as of April 2018 we were in-fact in a magazine (Airbnb featured our cabin, which was so exciting)
Enjoy lunch on the deck, read a good book, snuggle by the fireplace, play games with the family.It's really an experience not just a place to stay.
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