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Sugar Bear Lodge Log home across from Sugar MTN Hot tub, pool table, VIEWS!

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Exterior
TV, fireplace, video games
Terrace/patio
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 15409 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sugar Bear Lodge Log home across from Sugar MTN Hot tub, pool table, VIEWS!

Welcome to Sugar Bear Lodge. This grand home sits across from Sugar Mountain Ski Resort in Banner Elk, perfect for a family or friend ski retreat!

Sleeping Accommodations:
This home has 3 bedrooms and 3 additional private sleeping spaces.
Main Level: Master King Room with private full bathroom, Two Queen Rooms with a shared full bath, a Full Sleeper Sofa in Living Room, half bath
Lower Level: King Room, Queen Room, Room with Twin over Twin bunk and Twin over Full Bunk, shared bathroom with a tiled shower

Step through the doors to the upscale kitchen, stocked with new furnishings and appliances for the chef in the family! Go through to the cozy living room with a gas fireplace to curl up in front of and plenty of seating for the family to enjoy and evening of laughs and memories. Just off of the kitchen and living area, the large deck hosts plenty of chairs to relax with your morning coffee and take in the views of the mountains and Sugar Mountain ski slopes. You can also see this amazing view from the master bedroom, located on the main level with king bed and en suite bathroom. Just out the french doors of the master, take advantage of the brand new sauna.

Entertain the family with a round of billiards, located in the open loft area or go down to the lower level, where you will find a poker table, dart board, arcade game, and large entertainment center for movie nights. After a day on the slopes or hiking on the nearby Blue Ridge Parkway, take a dip in the large hot tub, located just outside of the lower level or spend time around the fire pit in the private yard. This giant home is made for memories, whether you want to take it easy and put your feet up or go out and find your next adventure.

Additional Important Notes:
-Firewood may be added at the time of booking or by reaching out to us more than a week in advance. You receive two wrapped bundles and a fire starter for $25/night.
- All BRMR homes offer well stocked kitchens with all utensils needed to cook meals. There is also a "starter set" of paper products at the house: a roll of toilet paper per bath, several garbage bags, a small vial of dishwashing liquid, a few tablets of dishwasher detergent, some laundry pods, a roll of paper towels, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and some makeup remover cloths. There are enough of these items for one night, or maybe two. We do not provide hair dryers. Towels and linens will be provided.
- Check in is after 4pm and Checkout is by 10am
- Must be at least 25 years old to reserve. This person is required to be the person signing the agreement and must be one of the persons staying in the property for the reserved dates.
- No smoking inside the home. No trace of smoking left outside the home.
- Do not leave food or trash outside as it could attract animals. All trash must be bagged and placed in the trash receptacle indicated in the Welcome Book inside the house or your digital guidebook.
- No parties or gatherings above the posted occupancy allowed at any time. Keep outside noise respectable.
- 4WD/AWD and/or chains recommended during winter (Nov-March) for all homes. Travelers visiting during the winter months where inclement weather may be possible should come prepared with an AWD or 4WD vehicle, and chains may also be required if it snows. No refunds, allowances, or date changes will be given to travelers who are not prepared with the proper vehicle, as outlined in the Rental Agreement.
- NCREC Broker Name: Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals. NCREC License Number: 298198
-This home allows up to 2 mature, well-trained dogs (DOGS MUST BE 40 POUNDS OR LESS EACH) with an additional pet rent of $25.00 per pet per night plus tax. Pets other than dogs are not permitted.
-CANCELLATION POLICY - Bookings canceled 60+ days before arrival will receive a refund of the deposit. Bookings canceled between 31-59 days before arrival will receive a refund of half of the deposit. Bookings canceled within 30 days of arrival are not entitled to a refund unless the reservation dates are rebooked to another guest. All bookings are subject to a $50 cancellation fee.

Property manager

Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Arcade/game room
  • Video games
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 4400 sq ft (409 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

428933

About the neighborhood

Map
Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

  • Grandfather Mountain State Park - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park - 16 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 18 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Grandfather Mountain - 18 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Blind Elk Tap Room Banner Elk - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪5506' Skybar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sugar Bear Lodge Log home across from Sugar MTN Hot tub, pool table, VIEWS! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sugar Bear Lodge Log home across from Sugar MTN Hot tub, pool table, VIEWS!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sugar Bear Lodge Log home across from Sugar MTN Hot tub, pool table, VIEWS!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sugar Bear Lodge Log home across from Sugar MTN Hot tub, pool table, VIEWS! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Sugar Creek Gem Mine and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Sugar Mountain Resort. Linville River and Watauga River are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Sugar Bear Lodge Log home across from Sugar MTN Hot tub, pool table, VIEWS! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great holiday memories!
What a lovely place to celebrate our Christmas in the beautiful mountains. This home suited our needs perfectly and we had so much fun. The proximity to both Sugar and Beech mountains for skiing were excellent. We even decorated the home’s decor cactus as our Christmas tree (see photo attached). Thank you for a great memory. We will definitely book with Blue Ridge Rentals again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

rachel c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun stay in Sugar Bear Ridge
Myself and a group of friend stayed at Sugar bear Lodge for our annual cabin trip. We loved the location and the house. The common spaces were large enough to accommodate a large group with out feeling crowded. The kitchen was also well equipped. The hot tub, firepit, pool table, and other games gave us plenty to do and were in great condition! The only thing that I would point out is that the 3 bedrooms in the basement are all connecting, so you have to walk through a bedroom to get to another bedroom and the bathroom. For some groups this might be uncomfortable and I dont feel like I could really tell how the bedrooms were connected from the pictures. Although we would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place to stay!
House was amazing. Location was perfect. Communication was outstanding leading up to and during our stay. Couldn’t have asked for a better time! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

heather r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, great location
House was perfect for a friends gathering over the long weekend. Close to everything, well appointed and spacious. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carr B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Everything was very easy to do online. The property was very beautiful. We will certainly be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday trip
Great time had by all.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Drillious G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time and accommodations
Great property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Keith M.

Liked: Cleanliness
NIce
Can opener was broken, bears got in the trash left by previous tenants but otherwise very nice and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacalyn A., Kernersville, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded expectations
We really enjoyed the hot tub and pool table. Our guests just kept looking at the house and saying “This house is so nice! It’s amazing!” And I agree. We had a really fun weekend with the gang.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in Banner Elk
Great house- fun for all adults and kids. Enjoyed great view from deck, game room and fire pit out back. Really no complaints….
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House for Celebrating!
We celebrated my daughter’s graduation from App State! Great space for entertaining with beautiful views!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
We enjoyed our time at this property
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for large families.
The house was very spacious & roomy with wonderful Mountain View’s. Felt like the entrance into the house with door mats was very worn, dirty & unappealing & working the tv w/o instruction was challenging . But would we rent there again, yes! The grandkids loved it with the large downstairs & the hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved it!
Location was fabulous! As well as room for three families!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Joseph G.

3/5 stars
Great location for skiing at Sugar Mt. Upper bunks not made up Ice maker broken No hair dryer provided Not enough towels No dish towels/hand soap Broken air vents were trip hazard Only 4 dish washing pods and 3 trash bags Not enough toilet paper or paper towels Musty beds Downstairs space heater made horrible gas smell Some tv remotes not working.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Stacia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hot tub issues
This was our second stay here. The location is great for going to sugar mountain. I deducted a star because we have had issues with the hot tub on both occasions. First occasion the hot tub was very foamy and almost intolerable.. This time… we went to get in it for the second night and the smell was awful and the water was yellow. We didn’t do anything out of the ordinary for this to occur. We contacted the manager who said someone would be out that afternoon to look at it. He shows up around 9pm.. so.. we missed out of a full day and night to use the hot tub .. this is a big feature we enjoy in the winter months.. particularly after a day on the slopes The bathtub in the hallway bathroom does not drain properly and you stand in water while showering.. after that.. the tub is gross from all the water I would have given 5 stars if not for these things..
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L., Cudjoe Key, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Getaway
The lodge was the perfect size for our group of 8 & our pups. Comfy & homey for Christmas! Well equipped, great location close to both Sugar Mtn and Beech Mtn. We communicated opportunities to the management company, and had a great response on resolution. Definitely some maintenance needed, but confident things will be resolved.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Christmas celebration
This was the perfect cabin to celebrate our family Christmas! There were plenty of bedrooms for everyone and the kids bedroom with bunk beds was awesome! The large family room was perfect for us all to gather with beautiful views of Sugar Mountain. We loved the spacious kitchen...made it easy to cook for our large group. We also enjoyed all the fun activities the area provided from tubing to hiking. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Becky B.

Family Getaway
Our family enjoyed staying here for our dads 85th birthday. Plenty of room to spread out and lots to do close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ray B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Great location, great stay, we had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

Liked: Cleanliness
50th Anniversary Gathering
Property handled our 14 amily members very well. Lots of space for everyone. Living room was a perfect size for all members to gather one night for our celebration. Property is located close to many activities/wineries/golf courses,/hiking and just plain relaxing. Kitchen well equipped and plenty of eating space for all. The most difficult part of the rental is the driving up to the house. Driveway is in need of repair.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Christopher D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unlimited potential
Beautiful upstairs area with a large kitchen and well stocked utensils, dishes and pots. The living room has a massive leather couch and other seats around a very large 75" TV. There is also a very large dining room area to seat up to 12 very comfortably. The outdoor furniture on the upstairs deck is very solid and the view is magnificent. The loft with the pool table was nice but could use an updated entertainment center and TV. The downstairs is a little odd with drop-in ceilings with some water damage showing on random panels. Their was also a shuffle board table that was completely broken on both sides with screws falling out everywhere making it useless. Should probably toss that. The upstairs bedroom doors squeak and don't shut flush easily making a lot of unwanted noise in the evening hours. Biggest complaint has to be the grounds keeping and driveway maintenance. The entire area around the outside of the house was covered in foot tall weeds and grass and the garden boxes were overrun. The driveway is unacceptable for a VRBO rental. We took three SUVS with AWD and it was still a struggle to get them to the top. You can park at the bottom but hope you enjoy hauling heavy luggage and groceries up a very steep gravel hill with galleys on either side. All that said, our family had a great time and wouldn't hesitate to stay again after a few upgrades.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Senthil P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property with nice amenities. Only challenge is the parking.
The property is awesome. Worth the stay with friends. We went on motorcycles and it was a challenge for me and my friends to get the bikes up on loose gravel up a 30-40 degree incline. Rest of it I would give 5 stars for the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Harrison L., Salisbury, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
You need 4 wheel drive to get up the driveway. After that the house is perfect. Great views and comfortable furniture. Great bedding. Will return soon
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views, very quiet
The sunsets were amazing! There was plenty of room for everyone to spread out and enjoy this relaxing long weekend. The kitchen was stocked with plenty of cookware and silverware and cooking was fun in the large kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021