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Experience Beech Mountain's ultimate alpine escape at this mountain sanctuary, located at the top of Lower Shawneehaw Ski Slope. Enjoy ski-in, ski-out convenience, a gas fireplace and 2 decks with beautiful mountain views. Savor local flavors in the fully stocked kitchen or nearby dining spots.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire chalet

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

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

Cool Mtn Escape - Hike & Bike - Mtn Views - Hot Tub

You Will Not Beat This Location on Beech
Escape the summer heat at 5,500 ft — the highest town in the Eastern US, where temperatures stay in the mid-60s while the rest of the Southeast swelters. This cozy 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom cabin sits directly on the mountain with two private decks, breathtaking mountain views, and a private hot tub tucked on the back deck for total privacy.

Ski Loft at Beech Mountain is a 1,100 sq ft mountain cabin perched at 5,500 ft elevation on the slopes of Beech Mountain Resort in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. The property offers true ski-in/ski-out access with the chairlift just 200 feet away, making it one of the most uniquely positioned short-term rentals on the East Coast's highest ski mountain.

Summer at Beech Mountain
Beech Mountain comes alive in summer. The ski slopes transform into one of the Southeast's top downhill mountain bike parks, with trails right outside your door. Hike directly from the property or explore miles of trails throughout the Blue Ridge. The elevation keeps things naturally cool — no AC needed. Evenings are perfect for the outdoor firepit or a soak in the private hot tub.

Winter at Beech Mountain
True ski-in/ski-out access — gear up and be on the slopes in 30 seconds. The chair lift is just 200 feet away. After a full day on the mountain, warm up by the gas fireplace or unwind in the private hot tub. Snow tubing is 0.2 miles away and brick oven pizza is 0.15 miles — everything is walkable.

2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms
Sleeps up to 6 guests
1,100 square feet of interior living space
Outdoor deck with panoramic mountain views
Private hot tub on the back deck
Outdoor gas firepit
Gas fireplace in the living area
Fully equipped kitchen
High-speed WiFi
Parking for 3 vehicles (rare at this elevation)
Keypad self check-in

Location
Situated directly on the Lower Shawneehaw Ski Slope at the top of Beech Mountain, NC — the highest incorporated town in the Eastern United States at 5,506 ft. The property offers four-season appeal with ski-in/ski-out access in winter and direct trail access for hiking and mountain biking in summer.

Proximity to Key Points

Ski Lift #1 — 200 ft (30 seconds on skis)
Snow Tubing — 0.2 miles
Brick Oven Pizza — 0.15 miles
Fred's Mercantile — 0.3 miles
Beech Mountain Village — 0.5 miles
Beech Mountain Bike Park — steps away
Banner Elk — 5 miles
Banner Elk Winery — 5 miles
Edge of the World Whitewater Rafting — 8 miles
Blue Ridge Parkway — 10 miles
Grandfather Mountain — 15 miles
Linville Falls — 25 miles

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No events, parties or large gatherings. Must be 21 years old to book. Please report any damages that occur to the host. Quiet time 10pm

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

1 total pets

Note from host: Pet Fee = $150

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

About the area

Located in Banner Elk, this chalet is in the mountains. Elk Statue and Banner House Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Grandfather Mountain and Grandfather Mountain State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kidd Brewer Stadium or Holmes Convocation Center. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating. Visit our Banner Elk travel guide
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Beech Mountain, NC

What's nearby

  • Beech Mountain Resort
    Beech Mountain Resort
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Yellow brick road Beech Mountain, North Carolina
    Land of Oz
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sugar Mountain ski resort town park with view of ski chair lift slope and beautiful green lush foliage and clouds in North Carolina Blue Ridge Appalachia
    Sugar Mountain Resort
    16 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Grandfather Mountain
    Grandfather Mountain
    31 min drive - 29.5 km
  • Boone_AppalachianStateUniversity_6172349-4
    Appalachian State University
    38 min drive - 35.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Beech Mountain Resort Cafeteria
    6 min drive
  • Beech Mountain Brewing Co. Taproom and Grill
    6 min drive
  • First Chair Coffe Shop
    5 min drive
  • Banner Elk Cafe
    6 min drive
  • 5506' Skybar
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cool Mtn Escape - Hike & Bike - Mtn Views - Hot Tub pet-friendly?

Yes, this chalet allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Cool Mtn Escape - Hike & Bike - Mtn Views - Hot Tub?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cool Mtn Escape - Hike & Bike - Mtn Views - Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cool Mtn Escape - Hike & Bike - Mtn Views - Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cool Mtn Escape - Hike & Bike - Mtn Views - Hot Tub located?

Located in the mountains, this slopeside chalet offers ski-in/ski-out access in Banner Elk within 2 miles (3 km) of Land of Oz and Beech Mountain Resort, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. The Greene and Tate-Evans Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Cool Mtn Escape - Hike & Bike - Mtn Views - Hot Tub Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

mike s.

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

Great Stay!

Very nice place to stay. It was right at the ski slopes so very convenient! Wonderful views and very helpful host. We will most definitely stay when we go back to Beech Mtn!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

Perfect location, cute little chalet

Proximity to the run and lift was perfect and the place was great. Had an awesome time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heath H.

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

Absolutely amazing!

Beautiful house surrounded by wildlife and still close to everything you need! Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zach J.

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

Beach Skiing

Great location, house was spectacular, excellent ski conditions, West Bowl was open. No lift lines either side of mountain. Wind was brutal, it was awesome skiing. thanks for a great location and place to stay a few days with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ora v.

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

Location

This house is perfect for skiing walk out the door and to the ski lifts. The grandkids love the yard plenty of area for playing on the snow. Thanks for the Christmas decorations I loved them. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Excellent Weekend Retreat!!

My family and I really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful, well appointed cabin on Beech Mtn with easy slope access (across Skiloft Rd). It was nicely decorated, clean, and had all the amenities you could need. We really appreciate the fact that this is a pet friendly rental with a wooded back yard area. Thank you to our host and the team for a wonderful long weekend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Ski cabin

Cozy cabin which is the perfect ski in ski out location. Great mountain views, super close to ski lift, can see lift from the deck. This was a great stay for our family (adult kids and our pups) The back door to the woods was easy access for our pups as well. Thank you for accomodating all of us:)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James R.

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

Beech ski trip

Fantastic location for ski in/ski out. Literally being steps across from the top of lift #1 makes this location perfect for all skiers. Bedding was very comfortable (the UGG blankets are a nice touch) and the entire cabin has a cozy feel. No real complaints - would definitely stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natasha C.

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

Amazing location and home!

We loved our stay! The property is perfect! Super clean, amazing location - literally steps away from ski lift. Amazing views watching skiers go on and off mountains. The house was super clean and very cozy decorated! The bed and furniture was very comfortable, towels were very soft, house well stocked! Pleasure working with the owner, super responsive and helpful! Just loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

walt J.

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

You will love it

What a fantastic experience we had here. The owner was accomodating and made early and frequent contact with us wanting to make our stay exceptional, and he did! We love beech mountain and come up nearly every year. We have stayed many different places, but this one will be one of our definite repeat stays. I want to say thank you to the owner for a great vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Eugene B.

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

Skiing Trip

The little chalet is as advertised, location was great and we enjoyed our stay from that perspective. But, there was garbage in the house from the previous guest, crusted food on the silverware, plates, and bowls, stains on the towels, carpets that needed us to vacuum because of the dirt and garbage on the floor, and a window that was left open and would not close (maybe it was frozen in that position), but it froze us because of the freezing temperatures. Then all the garbage cans out front were full to capacity, and we were unable to remove our garbage because there was no place to put it. I hate negative reviews, and the place was a cool little place to stay. But our family was grossed out and had to spend 45 minutes cleaning the house so we could stay the weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Bre H.

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

The best location on Beech

You cannot beat this location for a Beech Mountain ski trip! It’s located right across the street from the slopes, specifically the top of Lift # 1, which accesses the Lower Shawneehaw trail, a gently sloping blue, making it incredibly convenient for even novice skiers. We bought our lift tickets the evening before and rented our equipment at Fred’s (near the chalet) so were able to avoid any crowds at the lodge and immediately start skiing when the lifts opened the next day. It was also easy to ride the lift back to the chalet for lunch or an outfit change in the middle of the day! The chalet was cute and cozy and offered excellent views of the surrounding mountains. The appliances were a bit dated and the cabin slightly drafty, which we’ve found to be common in rentals in this area, but we stayed warm with well-placed heaters. Communication with the host was excellent- the dryer broke the first time we tried to use it and they sent someone out to replace it on our second morning. If you’re comparing Banner Elk ski resorts, we found Beech to be similar in size and slope variety to Sugar Mountain, but much preferred the dining options around Beech. Though word to the wise, skip the tubing hill at Beech, which isn’t steep enough to make it to the bottom of the run without lots of walking, and a waste of time and money. Otherwise, great ski trip destination!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Blake J.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great views and access to the ski slopes. Loved it was within walking distance to restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing stay! The mountain views and seamless access to the slopes were easily the highlights of our trip. Having a hot tub to relax in after a day of skiing was a fantastic added benefit. We couldn't have asked for a better location or experience! Be sure to checkout the Virtual Tour!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as it should be! Nice place and will be a good place for when the resort is open.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

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

Family ski trip

Great place with ease of access to the slopes!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca F.

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

Cozy and great location!

Great family get away before Christmas! Would come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sacha B.

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

Great Location!

This house is in the perfect location just across the street from the #1 chair lift. Very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Tyler G.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Not necessarily safe, definitely not clean!

Started off with the place not being cleaned from last renter. They (Josh) offered to pay for dinner which we had no plans of going out after a 4 hr drive while they sent someone to clean. That person (Joseph) arrived and claimed to be the property manager that I had spoken to 10 min earlier. However, he didn't know his own name and didn't remember our conversation. He offered dinner as well as the first night comped. He then actually tried bullying us as we were leaving by stating that we were wrong by saying the place was in "shambles" to the actual property manager he had just professed to be. He then threw a set of dirty sheets against the spiral staircase which hit one of us in the face as we were exiting down the stairs at the time. The whole situation was very sketchy and uncomfortable. We went to dinner, which they comped. When we returned the place was straightened but by no means had had a $ cleaning which they charge you for. We cleaned it ourselves the next morning and luckily had brought a few extra blankets because they were the same ones on the nasty floor when we arrived. Josh was asked again about the first night being comped but they declined that and said that the dinner was plenty. No reason to argue with them unfortunately since we don't actually know who is in charge. Structurally the property is leaning to the point someone could get hurt or potentially fall through the windows shown in the dinning/coffee area if they fell hard enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024