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Slopeside condo w/kitchenette - within walking distance to Sugar Mountain Lodge

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Exterior
TV
TV

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 456 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Place, Sugar Mountain Resort
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Grandfather Mountain State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Watauga River
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the area

Banner Elk

At this condo you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Sugar Mountain Resort and 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Sugar Creek Gem Mine. .Condo features a balcony, a sofa bed and a living room. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a microwave and a stovetop. A dining area, a TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available.
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What's nearby

  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sugar Creek Gem Mine - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Linville River - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Grandfather Mountain State Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Watauga River - 3 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪5506' Skybar - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Slopeside condo w/kitchenette - within walking distance to Sugar Mountain Lodge

Briarcliff F30

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This charming one bedroom condo has just what you need for an ideal stay on Sugar Mountain. The wood-burning stove is the perfect place to warm up by after a day at the slopes, and the spacious covered balcony makes for a second living room in the Summer months, with cool breezes and beautiful views. The kitchenette has the basic necessities for fueling up to seize the day, and the close proximity to the ski lodge elevates this condo's convenience.

What's nearby:
Sugar Mountain Resort is just steps away from this condo, where you'll find an outdoor skating rink, snow tubing, mountain bike tours and a full golf course. There are plenty of restaurants close by, including The Pedalin’ Pig and Elevations Restaurant. Sightseeing is plentiful in this area as well, such as the Foggy Mountain Gem Mine, Mile High Swinging Bridge and Grandfather State Park.

Things to know:
Free WiFi
No A/C
Kitchenette (mini fridge, stove, coffee maker, microwave, toaster)
4WD or AWD is highly recommended in the winter months.

This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle.
This rental is located on floor 1.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!


Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours 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
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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

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

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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 first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Slopeside condo w/kitchenette - within walking distance to Sugar Mountain Lodge have a pool?

No, this condo doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Slopeside condo w/kitchenette - within walking distance to Sugar Mountain Lodge?

No, Slopeside condo w/kitchenette - within walking distance to Sugar Mountain Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Slopeside condo w/kitchenette - within walking distance to Sugar Mountain Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Slopeside condo w/kitchenette - within walking distance to Sugar Mountain Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Slopeside condo w/kitchenette - within walking distance to Sugar Mountain Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 39 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Betsy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was okay but not the best experience I’ve had with VRBO. Don’t care for the fact that when you rent through VRBO with Vacasa you have to go through them instead of VRBO.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Robert R.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Nancy G.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Trina, Columbus

Travelled with family
The place met our needs. Reasonable clean. Could use some maintenance. For the price and us being out skiing, it was a place to watch some tv and sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Patrick M.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizebeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amenities in good condition! Extra blankets and pillows could be found in closet which were needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ingrid W.

The apartment was nice and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Gette J., Watson, MN

This property is a very basic little unit super close to the ski resort. If all you want to do is ski and sleep and maybe fix a sandwich, you’re all set. We were here for the Highland Games and the bus picked up at the bottom of the hill. The property itself is a little careworn with dings and scratches and minor fixes. However, every time we turned around we found something new. Any one or two of these would be no big deal but they just kept piling up. The housekeeping was slipshod as well. Specific items are in photos. Also, we pulled wet dirty dishes out of the cupboard, they rigged power to one side of the bed with a janky extension cord that I keep reading horror stories about, and no hand towels in the kitchen. They supplied soap and paper towels, buying you have to wash bath towels and linens anyway, why not have a couple of kitchen towels? I have never rented a property managed by Vacasa before and I never will again. They communicate via app and I never spoke to a human. Worst of all, we got the chance to know some lovely local folks at our unit and the one the rest of our family used, and they all reported horrible stories of working with Vacasa, or rather, not being able to because they’re impossible to contact. Our family’s unit was far worse than ours, with active construction happening. So, unit owner, kick Vacasa to the curb because they’re obviously not doing the job you need them to do to keep your property in good condition.
Wall damage
Filthy soap dish bottom (saw while having a bath)
Tub mold
Rusty
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karen & Philip O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sugar Mountain condo in May

A bit hard to find, glad it was daylight when we arrived! We were in the area to visit small towns of NC. Many not terribly far from this location! Banner Elk, Boone, Grandfather, Seven Devils, and Blue Ridge ParkwayFreshest air you could breathe! Comfortable living room furniture, and plenty spacious for two.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Late winter ski trip

Great location for short down hill walk to ski lodge. Quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Peter T.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not a good stay

Getting into the unit was very challenging as the door code did not work and the instructions did not give the key code for the key box so we waited an hour for someone to come to get us in. The porch was so dirty as were the seat cushions. The internet was incredibly slow and no local channels to watch college football.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Charissa M.

Nice short stay

It was a convenient accommodation to visit Land of Oz. If you don’t mind an old building to stay in for a short weekend, it is a good place to stay. It wasn’t thoroughly cleaned, the utensils had food residue, the microwave needed wiping from food spatter, coffee stains in the utensil drawer, some dust on top of the coffee maker and toaster. Some beer top found under the bed, spider web in the corner of the room found. Crumbs across the corner of the kitchen floors were noted too as soon as we arrived. I just wiped and washed everything before use. Otherwise it’s an okay place to stay in for a quick trip. Dishwashing liquid/sponge, soap bar and towels were provided. Convenient location. Good sized fridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Lee M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Long weekend

Over all, it was ok. However, they could do a much better job at cleaning. There were cobwebs all over the house, the dishes in the cabinets were dirty, utensils were sparse and broken. If they have a cleaning service cleaning the property, they should find new ones. It wasn't super horrible but they could do better. Overall, we enjoyed the stay but the cleanliness or lack of, we would not stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Janie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location.

Location is great. 5 minute walk to ski slope.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sugar Mt Fun

This place was great and close to the slopes... Will stay again in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

David B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed and not as described

The master bedroom had water stains and ceiling falling down. I have pictures. The property was very dated(specifically the bathroom). I would never rent this place again until updated.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort

Good location in beautiful mountain setting

This unit is in the Blue Ridge mountains but the view is of the forrest, but still nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Pradeep V.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Good location - utensil need cleaning

The property was good for a family to stay. Its located in the right place. Kitchen utensils were not clean we were not able to use most of them .. otherwise everything else was fine
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

LEO F.

Cute Place, Bad Bed

The place was small but cute - perfect for 2 people. The carpet and linens were pretty worn, and the mattress so hard we couldnt sleep on it after the first night. We got an air mattress and slept on it in the living room. Also, sharp tacks sticking out on the edge of living room carpet punctured my bare feet. The bed could be fixed with a $300 mattress. The other stuff is pretty cheap to replace as well. Could be a really nice hideaway
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Jad A.

NC Getaway

Very nice location and clean bathrooms and bedrooms. Great location only 5 minutes from the shopping center. Only complaint was the amount of spiders and other critters that kept coming in to the cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

2/10 Terrible

stephanie l.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Dirty ski home

The bathroom was dirty and had bugs in it. Cobwebs all over home. Carpet was filthy and carpet nails from carpet just being laid in place kept sticking our feet and had to wear our shoes all the time. Plating coming off kitchen faucet cold water handle and cut my husband. Bed hard as if we slept on floor. Space had a horrid smell and all blankets smelled unclean also. The home would be a great space if properly taken care of by management or owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for a ski weekend

Briarcliff was perfect for a one night stay to ski at Sugar Mountain. The unit is small but is all you need when you’re going to be out on the mountain. Looks out over the slopes, but would be a decent walk with snow boots and equipment (we drove). Overall what we were looking for.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice weekend getaway

Briarcliff is a perfect no-frills getaway for a mountain weekend. Unit is nice and easy to check in to. Only complaints would be that while it is technically walking distance from the resort, it’s a bit of a hike if you’re carrying equipment. Also, the pull out couch was pretty uncomfortable, but that’s usually how it goes. Overall got the job done.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lee, Atlanta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful condo with gorgeous views. Super close to Sugar Mountain. Amazing weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Samual F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pictures made it look a lot nicer than it actually was.

Property is perfect for the winter months but not so much for the summer months. Condo did not have any a/c and the only thing indicating that was a little notice at the very bottom of the description.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019