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Charming Cabin Atop Sugar Mountain

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Antler Chandeliers, Vaulted Ceilings with Exposed Beams,  and Wood Floors in Open Concept Main Level
Sugar Bear is a Charming Log Cabin with Standing Seam Metal Roof and River Rock Chimney
Enjoy the Mountain Views from the Comfortable Outdoor Sofa and Flanking Armchairs at Sugar Bear
Hottub on Lower Deck with View of Grandfather Mountain
Dining Table with Mountain Views!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8143.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Sugar Mountain Resort
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Grandfather Mountain
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom with Two Twin Beds

2 Single Beds

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

King Master Bedroom Suite

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Level Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

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 manager

Carolina Cabin Rentals
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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

About the area

Banner Elk

Located in Banner Elk, this cabin is near theme parks and in the mountains. Sugar Mountain Resort 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kidd Brewer Stadium or Holmes Convocation Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Sugar Mountain, NC

What's nearby

  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lees-McRae College - 15 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park - 20 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Grandfather Mountain - 22 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 24 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Blind Elk Tap Room - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cabin Atop Sugar Mountain pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this 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).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

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

Great skiing

We had a wonderful time skiing and then soaking in the hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

Winter vacay

Good location. Cozy and clean cabin.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abby D.

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

Perfect!

Gorgeous, homey stay. Will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

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

As advertised!

Nice property, the young boys loved all the black bear decor.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana P.

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

Cozy and Comfortable

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

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

Was traveling for work

Cabin was very nice
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronan C.

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

Wonderful place

Wonderful place in a wonderful environment.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

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

Beautiful place!

We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kacy M.

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

College ski trip

We had a great time. Wonderful place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

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

Ski Weekend

Great location and beautiful views!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Thanksgiving Family Fun

We had an Amazing time. Such a great place and loved they had everything available to cook delicious meals.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

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

Great views

Everyone had a good time, felt at home and the place had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexis B.

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

Beautiful Mountain top home!

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosa P.

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

Pérez passians family

The experience was amazing perfect clean and we enjoyed. We definitely give 5 star.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry P.

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

Pleasant As Anticipated

Bear, Deer, Chipmunks, Cottontails, & Hummingbirds Kept us looking out our windows and watching from the many elevated decks. A great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

George S.

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

Comfortable mountain cabin.

Great views at high elevation. This is a classic and well appointed log cabin with great mountain atmosphere.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslea W.

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

Family ski trip

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Sugar bear

Perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Pamela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Laughing keeps you young

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrius B.

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

Really nice place! Would return.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Nathan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Christmas at Sugar Bear

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

nicholas h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis B.

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

Amazing

O melhor local para ficar com a familia e aproveitar Sugar Mountain. Inclusive é possível descer esquiando.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Carolina Cabin Rentals

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We are a professional, full service vacation rental management company in Boone, NC with 250+ homes in Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk and Beech Mountain.

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