Nestled near the top of Sugar Mountain, Sugar Bear offers a cozy cabin retreat. Enjoy long-range mountain views from the great room with a floor-to-ceiling river rock fireplace or from the rear deck with outdoor seating and a stainless gas grill. With five HD Smart TVs and an Xbox game console, this cabin is perfect for families.
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9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire cabin
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8143 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Charming Cabin Atop Sugar Mountain
MUST BE AT LEAST 25 YRS OF AGE TO BOOK
Additional Room Details Loft Sleeper Sofa (Double or Queen) Shared Full Bath Shower TV Upstairs Views
Welcome to Sugar Bear!
Sugar Bear is a charming 3BR log cabin near the top of Sugar Mountain, close to the ski slopes. Enjoy long-range mountain views, including the peaks of Grandfather Mountain. During the ski season, guests are within walking distance to the slopes of Sugar Mountain Ski Resort, less than half a mile or a short 3-mile drive to their main parking area and ski lodge. Enjoy "virtual slopeside" shuttle service! The Sugar Mountain Shuttle can pick you up at the cabin or the resort and drop you off at Sugar Bear or the slopes. Either way, you have virtual slopeside access to the ski slopes!
During the warmer months, enjoy the 18-hole golf course and the tennis courts, less than three (3) miles from the cabin on Sugar Mountain. Downtown Banner Elk is only five (5) miles away, with Lees McRae College, shopping, restaurants, and more. Grandfather Mountain and the popular Profile hiking trails are less than four (4) miles away, and Beech Mountain Ski Resort is an eleven (11) mile drive from Sugar Bear. The town of Seven Devils, with Otter Falls trail and the Hawksnest Snowtubing & Ziplines resort, is eight (8) miles from the cabin.
The towns of Boone and Blowing Rock are both about fifteen (15) miles away. Tweetsie Railroad Theme Park and Appalachian Ski Mountain are about nineteen (19) miles away. The village of Valle Crucis, with its riverfront community park and the original Mast General Store, is only fourteen (14) miles away. The Elk River is three (3) miles away, and the Watauga River is twelve (12) miles away. Watauga Lake is about twenty-five (25) miles. Linville Falls and Linville Caverns are both within twenty (20) miles of Sugar Bear cabin. Sugar Bear cabin is close and convenient to the High Country attractions and many more.
The main level of Sugar Bear boasts wood floors, antler chandeliers, and vaulted, tongue-and-groove ceilings, and exposed beams. The great room features a large HD Smart TV, leather furniture, and a floor-to-ceiling river rock fireplace with gas logs. The adjacent dining table seats six, plus two more on bar stool seats at the kitchen bar top, for a total of eight guests. The kitchen is well equipped to prepare and serve meals to a packed house. Guests can even enjoy the long-range views from the kitchen sink!
Two bedrooms and one full bathroom are on the main level. Both have an HD Smart TV, and one has a queen bed and a glass door leading to the rear deck. The second bedroom has two twin beds, exposed beams, and also has mountain views. The main level full bathroom is central to both bedrooms and the rest of the living area.
Upstairs is a cozy loft with an HD Smart TV, an Xbox game console with a handful of fun games, and a comfy sofa that opens to a queen bed. The master suite is a spacious bedroom featuring a king bed, vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, an HD Smart TV, an ensuite bathroom, and a glass door framing stunning mountain views and opening to a Juliette deck.
Sugar Bear features covered porches and open-air decks on the front, rear, and on both sides. The hot tub was added during the summer of 2020. The owners plan to continue upgrading this lovely cabin, so you may well arrive to find a few unexpected amenities. The open-air rear deck on the main level wraps around the side and has outdoor steps going down to the lower level rear deck and into the backyard. The rear deck has cushioned outdoor deck furniture and a stainless gas grill. The lower back porch also enjoys mountain views, has another table and chairs, and wraps around the far side of the house to another open-air deck. The covered front porch features a fun two-seat bench glider, a bistro table for two, and more outdoor seating. The front porch stretches the length of the cabin, leads out onto the open-air side deck and parking area, and curls around to the back deck.
A summary of the amenities includes a washer and dryer, a total of five (5) HD Smart TVs with digital streaming programming and internet TV, an Xbox game console with numerous games to enjoy, WiFi Internet, gas log fireplace, hot tub, and a year-round unobstructed long-range mountain top view.
Sugar Bear is a charming cabin with plenty of creature comforts and lots of fun stuff to do. In addition to the ski slopes, Sugar Mountain Resort has ice skating and snow tubing in wintertime. The Sugar Mountain Public Golf Course and tennis courts open during warmer months. Sugar Bear cabin is a fun, convenient, family-friendly place to enjoy your High Country vacation!
Sugar Bear Cabin has central heat and 2 portable high BTU air conditioning units. The temperatures rarely ever get above the mid-70s up this high in elevation during the summer weeks.
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (sleeps up to 8 guests max): Upstairs King Master Suite (sleeps 2) Main Level Queen Bedroom (sleeps 2) Main Level Twin Bedroom with 2 Twin Beds (sleeps 2) Queen Sleeper Sofa in Upstairs Loft (sleeps 2)
MUST BE AT LEAST 25 YEARS OF AGE TO BOOK
*Currently, Sugar Bear Cabin has central heat but does not yet have central air conditioning. The temperatures rarely ever get above the mid-70s up this high in elevation during the summer weeks. However, the owners plan to upgrade their HVAC by the summer of 2021 to provide central heat AND air conditioning. No guarantees on exact dates, but that is the game plan, and this note will come down once the upgrade is complete.
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 private bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Games
TV with digital channels
Video games
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Gas grill
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Cobblestone flooring in public areas
Hardwood flooring in public areas
In-room accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Limited housekeeping
Location highlights
In a village
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the marina
Things to do
Boat
Golf
Kayak
Optional golf privileges
Snow sports gear
Tennis
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Ice skating nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sledding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing 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)
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
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 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 cabin is near theme parks and in the mountains. Sugar Mountain Resort and Sugar Creek Gem Mine are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Land of Oz and Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kidd Brewer Stadium or Holmes Convocation Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging. Visit our Banner Elk travel guide
Is Charming Cabin Atop Sugar Mountain pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Charming Cabin Atop Sugar Mountain?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Charming Cabin Atop Sugar Mountain?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Charming Cabin Atop Sugar Mountain?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Charming Cabin Atop Sugar Mountain located?
Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 0.6 mi (1 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 6 miles (10 km).
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Charming Cabin Atop Sugar Mountain Reviews
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We loved this cabin! It had everything we needed and more. The views were amazing! Wildlife everywhere! Super clean! We had so much fun! We would love to come back!
Our family stayed at the cabin from Sunday to Friday. Everything was clean and charming. We enjoyed our stay in the cabin. Unless you plan to ski, snowboard or tube every day, a week is a long time to stay here. We were in need of some much needed down time and were perfectly fine for a week, however the "snow" activities are all that is available in the area.
We skied at sugar mountain. The cabin was not a 10 minute drive to the mountain. The cabin was the best place to return to after a long day on the slopes!
Nice place with great views. Convenient location. Kitchen was nicely equipped. Could use a few more stemmed wine glasses and some pizza pans. Place was clean and cozy.
This was the perfect cabin for 2 couples It's open and airy,so much natural light and a great view.We all loved sitting on the back deck every evening.A very well equipped kitchen as well.Everything worked well and its decorated so nice.
Pictures were definitely deceiving, driveway was much steeper than anticipated. House was cozy, beds were uncomfortable. Kitchen was well stocked, but looked much larger in pictures. We were 7, table only sat 6 with small, uncomfortable chairs. Hot tub was miles away, I have one at home 2 feet from door!
As someone who has stayed at dozens of properties, this was a really well appointed place. Everything worked great and was perfect for two families (four adults, two kids). Fantastic view, hot tub was great, fire pit right next to the porch for easy access. Gas fireplace. HOA had a bus that takes you to and from the resort if you don't want to park in Lot #6 on a Saturday. The only issue people may have is getting up and down the mountain in adverse weather as well as getting in and out of the driveway. It honestly wasn't an issue for us but could imagine it being difficult to get used to if someone hasn't ever navigated mountain terrain. Property management was extremely responsive. Would definitely return to this property.
We were there for the 10 inch snowfall Christmas Day. My issue is that for the 5 days we were there, we were provided 2 garbage bags and no snow shovel. So if we wanted to, we couldn't get out of the driveway due to the snow/ice. I called the property manager who promptly told me it was the cabin owner's responsibility for driveway plowing. So, no help and we're on our own. We luckily found a shovel from a neighbor and spend half a day digging our way out so we could leave on the day we were supposed to. Maybe the owner could actually provide some items (salt, shovel, plow service) so we didn't have to stress. We certainly paid enough money for the stay.