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A cozy living space with a wood burning fireplace.

Our house sits at 4,600 ft, if there is snow in the forecast, we get it!

Updated kitchen with new appliances and and stocked with cooking essentials

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 696 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Washer

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Sugar Mountain, NC

Sugar Mountain Resort1 min walk
Grandfather Mountain22 min drive
Beech Mountain Resort23 min drive
Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)80 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Cottage was welcoming and warm. Great deck. Everything you are looking for in a high country cottage. Highly recommend, ...

Jay G.

Mar 17, 2024

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Queen Bed

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bed

1 Queen Bed

Twin Beds

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Peaceful ridge-top cottage, tucked in the trees, large yard, fire pit

Welcome to Cool Breeze Cottage!

This cozy cottage sits atop Sugar Mountain in the gorgeous High Country of North Carolina. Enjoy family meals on the large wrap-around deck and evenings around the fire pit. Perfect for a romantic getaway or relaxing with family and friends. The cottage is located 10 minutes from downtown Banner Elk and 20 minutes from downtown Boone. It is surrounded by beautiful hiking trails, fun adventures, great dining options, scenic vineyards, and many impressive local breweries.

We love welcoming families and friends to our cozy house on Sugar Mountain. Please reach out if you have any questions!

KITCHEN: The kitchen is stocked with all of the pots, pans, bowls and utensils you may need to cook at the house. Quartz countertops, new stainless steel appliances and a 12-cup drip/Keurig coffee maker will make you feel right at home. We do provide some cooking oils, basic spices and coffee filters.

The dining table seats 6 and there is a pantry/closet for you to store all of your dry goods.

*Please note - We do not have a garbage disposal and the fridge does not have an automatic ice maker. We do have ice trays.

LIVING ROOM: A cozy space with a wood burning fireplace and a smart TV with a full cable package. You can sign in to your favorite streaming services.

BEDROOMS: Our house has three bedrooms, one downstairs and two upstairs.
1 -bedroom with a queen bed downstairs, there is a dresser and a closet if you wish to unpack.
2- queen bedroom upstairs with a closet
3 - bedroom with 2 twin beds, one is a pull out trundle
All bedrooms are equipped with USB charging stations, an Alexa device and a BlueAir purifier.

BATHROOMS: We have 2 full bathrooms. The downstairs bathroom has a bathtub/shower combo and the upstairs bathroom has a walk-in shower.

OUTDOOR SPACE: Our property is tucked away in the trees, with a large yard, providing a private space to enjoy the outdoors. We have a partially covered wrap-around porch with a couple different seating areas. In the backyard, you'll find a fire pit and a charcoal grill.

PETS: Due to severe family allergies, we can not allow any pets in our home.

The mountains provide fun and adventure year-round. Cool Breeze Cottage is just five minutes from Sugar Mountain Resort. A short drive down the mountain will bring you to the Sugar Mountain ski lodge where you can choose your adventure -- anything from skiing, snowboarding, ice skating and tubing in the winter to tennis, golf, hiking and mountain biking in the spring, summer and fall. If you'd like to try a different resort, Beech Mountain Resort is just a 20-minute drive through Banner Elk.

No matter the season, Cool Breeze Cottage is the perfect destination.

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IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW:
-There only one A/C window unit in the house. It is located in the living room. Our house sits high up on Sugar Mountain at 4,600 feet and the average summer temperatures are low to mid 70s. All rooms have a fan and windows that open so you can feel the cool breeze.

-4WD or AWD is REQUIRED in the winter.

-Upon booking, you will be required to upload a photo of your driver's license and sign a separate rental agreement.

-We do not refund due to sickness, weather, storms or road conditions; we highly recommend you purchase travel insurance.

-The maximum number of people allowed in the cottage is 6, including children of all ages.

-Smoking and vaping is prohibited on the property - this includes outdoor spaces.

-Due to severe family allergies, we do not allow pets. No exceptions.

-Failure to respect the house rules will lead to immediate cancellation of your reservation with no refund.

-We have installed an outdoor camera for security purposes.

Property manager

Sara and Ted

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

House is child-friendly but not "child-proof"

Events

No events allowed

Absolutely no parties or events.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking or vaping anywhere on the property.

Upon booking, you will be required to upload a photo of your driver's license and sign a separate rental agreement.

We do not refund due to sickness, weather, storms or road conditions; we highly recommend you purchase travel insurance. 4WD IS REQUIRED IN WINTER!

The max number of people allowed in the cottage at any time is 6, including children. We have installed an outdoor camera for security purposes.

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

Note from host: Absolutely no parties or events.

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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Banner Elk

Located in Banner Elk, this holiday home is 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 and Pisgah National Forest. 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.

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Sugar Mountain, NC

What's nearby

Sugar Mountain Resort - 1 min walk
Hawksnest Tubing Park - 20 min drive
Land of Oz - 21 min drive
Grandfather Mountain - 22 min drive
Beech Mountain Resort - 23 min drive

Getting around

Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

‪Blind Elk Tap Room Banner Elk - ‬12 min drive
‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬12 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
‪Bella's - ‬8 min drive
‪Bayou Smokehouse & Grill - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful ridge-top cottage, tucked in the trees, large yard, fire pit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful ridge-top cottage, tucked in the trees, large yard, fire pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful ridge-top cottage, tucked in the trees, large yard, fire pit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful ridge-top cottage, tucked in the trees, large yard, fire pit located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps from Sugar Mountain Resort and within 3 mi (5 km) of Sugar Creek Gem Mine and Linville River. Grandfather Mountain State Park is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Jay G.

17 Mar 2024

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

Relaxing Spring Break @ The Cottage

Cottage was welcoming and warm. Great deck. Everything you are looking for in a high country cottage. Highly recommend, Sara was very helpful and with good recommendations. Not large, but very cute, comfortable and well laid out. Got some spring skiing on Sugar Mountain before it closes for the season. Even saw a bear and some deer on the property, pretty cool. Location was perfect. Walked the hilly neighborhood everyday. Great trails everywhere. Spent time at Grandfather Mountain, Glowing Rock, Boone, and Banner Elk. Also recommend the Wilderness Run alpine coaster and Syvalley Zipline in Blowing Rock that has new all electric ATV's. Great restaurants everywhere, especially the local ones. We spent the afternoon at Booneshine Brewery with live music on the beer garden lawn for St. Patrick's Day weekend.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb R., Chapel Hill, NC

3 Mar 2024

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

Adorable mountain house in view of the ski slopes

This was a perfect house for us! Two queen beds, and two twins, +2 full bathrooms, made it comfortable for four people. The kitchen was well stocked, and the place is decorated in a cute style. The porch was great, and we were able to sit on the rocking chairs in the sun. The driveway is extremely steep, so please do follow the guidelines about four-wheel-drive if there is going to be weather. The Internet was a little spotty at times, but spectrum was able to fix it pretty quickly. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt R., Cary, USA

19 Feb 2024

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

Winter Wonderland

Charming and delightful stay right on Sugar Mountain. Comfortable home and well-appointed kitchen. Minutes to the slopes! Sara and Ted provided great communication before-during-after our stay. Highly recommend and hope to return soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chaz E.

22 Jan 2024

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

Great home and great location

Home and property were perfect. Modern and maintained but very warm and cozy. Very responsive and accommodating hosts. Great location near the slopes. Home was clean and had a lot of extra items that we needed but didn’t want to purchase to use one time. We enjoyed our stay thoroughly!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

17 Jan 2024

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Wonderful!

Absolutely wonderful stay. We can’t wait to visit again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

7 Jan 2024

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

Winter fun

Had a great time! Against a snowy, wintry backdrop, this warm and well appointed cottage was very conveniently located near some awesome winter activities even for non-skiers. Our family had a blast at the Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster, and, thanks to a tip from Sara to make a reservation ahead of time a couple months ago, all five of us got to do tons of snow tubing runs at the organized and well-run Hawksnest Snow Tubing. We roasted marshmallows for s’mores at the cottage’s own firepit and went ice skating at the Sugar Mountain resort outdoor rink (parking and rink were literally within a 5 min drive). We were close to several restaurants (Bella’s was recommended in the cottage handbook and really hit the spot after all that snow tubing) and got everything else we needed at the Food Lion to cook and eat all our other meals at the cottage itself. The kitchen had all the cookware we needed. We did boardgames in the living room and watched deer wander through the yard from the back deck. The hosts were easily accessible and we had everything we needed for a fun vacation.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi B.

31 Dec 2023

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

Charming cottage

This was our second visit and it was just as wonderful as the first! The house is clean and has everything you need. The owners give great recommendations!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

27 Nov 2023

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

Perfect place for a family of 4

We enjoyed our stay over Thanksgiving. We are a family of 4. The house had all your could possibly need, except for an iron, but the kitchen was well stocked. We planned to ski however, the weather didn't cooperate. This location is minutes from the slopes and is a well maintained neighborhood. We would stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Tanya L.

26 Oct 2023

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

Fall Getaway

This property was perfect for our small friend group of 3. It was very clean and had what we needed. Beautiful in the fall!!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

William H.

27 Sept 2023

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

Great Mountain House

We loved our stay! Wish we could have stayed longer! Loved seeing all the wildlife especially the deer roaming the property!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

17 Sept 2023

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

Perfect for 2 adult couples

This was a perfect stay for 4 adults. The setting was relaxing and private, setting in the trees with plenty of wildlife to observe. The outdoor fire pit was an added bonus. I was pleasantly surprised to find the kitchen had every utensil, dish or cooking pan i could ask for! Definitely would book again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty H.

14 Aug 2023

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Superb

Could not possibly have been any better. Absolutely delightful!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie S.

6 Aug 2023

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Delightful Mountain Getaway!

We had such a lovely stay at the Cool Breeze Cottage! It was everything we hoped for and more. We have not had the best luck with VRBO in the past and this experience has restored our faith in the vacation rental process. The house and experience it provided our family not only met but exceeded our expectations. It is by far the best VRBO experience we have had yet. The location was fantastic. The property was beautiful. The house was wonderfully updated, clean, and well maintained. The hosts were lovely and provided excellent recommendations that perfectly suited our family's needs. Thank you for creating such a delightful mountain getaway!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James C.

24 July 2023

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

Great Experience

House was exactly what we needed for our trip to the GMHG.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice H., Lugoff

1 Mar 2023

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Clean and cozy

Sara and Ted's property is one of the cleanest and best maintained that we've ever booked. The kitchen was stocked with good cooking utensils and dishes (non stick pots and pans, measuring cups, baking sheets, coffee mugs, grilling utensils, etc), not stuff on its last leg like some places. The mud room was nice for getting out of our boots and ski clothes without tracking all the crud through the house, and had enough hooks for everyone to hang hats and jackets keeping everything organized - great for those mom's and wives who are expected to keep up with the belongings of everyone in the house. Lol! They also had some board games and a variety of tv show/movie options which kept us entertained on the rainy days when we couldn't get out much. They literally thought of everything! And the location is only minutes away from everything... not even 5 minutes from tubing and ice skating, 8 minutes to the grocery store, and 15-20 minutes to Grandfather Mountain.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tifany A.

15 Feb 2023

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

Wonderful winter play stay!

Thanks so much Sara. It was a wonderful house. Within minutes of skiing, tubing and skating. We had snow and the side yard was amazing for sledding. The house was clean and we even were welcomed with a fun welcome coloring pages and hot cocoa. Perfect winter get-away!

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C., Charleston, SC

29 Jan 2023

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

Charming Sugar Mountain Cottage

My husband and I, along with our adult daughter, had a wonderful weekend in Sugar Mountain. The cottage has the amenities of home and is in a quiet, beautiful location with close proximity to everything the High Country has to offer. We were even greeted by deer in the yard when returning from skiing. Great for a weekend or week-long stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alisha F.

16 Jan 2023

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

Perfect Family Ski Trip

The cottage was perfect for our group of 4 adults and 2 kids. Everything we needed was there and the location was perfect for our weekend of skiing at Sugar Mountain. Communication could not have been better! We were very pleased with our entire stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laís B.

5 Jan 2023

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

Great cozy family cabin

We had a wonderful time in Sara’s place! We had some issues with water in the first hours of our stay but Sara was super helpful and provided fast solution! The house has games for the kids, great deck, and a view to the Sugar Mountain. Occasionally you can even see deers walking by because the place is very peaceful. Thank you very much Sara for all the support during our stay! We’ll definitely be back soon!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trina O.

27 Dec 2022

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

Great cabin great Location

Cozy but spacious cabin. Very clean and well stocked. Love the 1 bedroom and bath downstairs and other bedrooms upstairs. Super close to ski resort too. Communication was quick. Owners checked in on us and answered questions promptly. Highly recommend

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe P.

20 Dec 2022

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Family Fun Vacation for the Winter

Our family of four (kids 3 & 5) enjoyed Cool Breeze Cottage immensely. We were instantly impressed with the cleanliness and welcome package for our kids. The house is cozy and quaint, but plenty spacious for our family. It has all essentials needed for several overnights from a well stocked kitchen to good washer/dryer. Sara & Ted had plenty of suggestions for our family to enjoy both Sugar Mtn and Beech Mtn. The municipal sledding hill in Beech Mtn is a must for younger kids. While it was cold during our trip, the heating for the house worked great and was easy to adjust if needed. Really, everything has been considered for guest to be comfortable and entertained. We are already discussing our next trip and staying at Cool Breeze Cottage.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carlos A.

1 Dec 2022

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

Beautiful

Excelente location very comfortable beautiful landscapes

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H., Belmont, NC

13 Nov 2022

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Perfect house!

Our family of 4 stayed here and loved this house! The kitchen has everything you would need. The house is perfectly clean. There are air purifiers in all the rooms. The beds were very comfortable. There was ample closet space for our clothes. We loved the wrap around porch with covered spots to shield from rain and open spots to sit outside to eat with the family. There is a very nice outdoor fire pit and grill. The house is on a flat lot, making parking and getting in and out easy. It is on a quiet dead end street on Sugar Mountain, so it’s close enough to fun things to do in the area but not in a crowded location. Check in and out was easy. There is a great sized mud room with plenty of hooks to hang coats and bags. Grocery store is 8 minutes away. Other than skiing, there are restaurants, gem mining, shopping, mountain coaster and other fun things to do. Our favorite thing was axe throwing at Hero’s Axe House.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D.

31 Oct 2022

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

October girls getaway

What a wonderful cabin for a weekend getaway. Comfortable and well-maintained, both cozy and spacious. It fit our group of four very nicely. We look forward to coming back in the warmer months and enjoying the outdoor space.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frances M.

26 Oct 2022

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

Great cottage

Sara & Ted were great hosts! Super helpful with recommendations and very quick to respond :) The cottage was beautiful and perfect for our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sara and Ted

We're a young family of four who love the outdoors. Our story began in the mountains at nearby Appalachian State and we come back as much as possible. My wife and I spent a lot of time on the yellow chair lift at Sugar (now a high-speed quad - those 30 minute chair lift rides are thankfully a thing of the past!) while competing on the university's snowboard team. In fact, if you go by Extreme at the bottom of the mountain, tell them you're staying at the house of someone who helped win the trophy they keep behind the front desk. They refer to it as a "beer league" trophy. I say it's a major award. It's been incredibly rewarding to see our kids gain confidence on the slopes and develop an appreciation for the mountains we fell in love with.

When we're not in the mountains, we're at the beach. Tough life right? We call Charleston, SC home and are incredibly fortunate to enjoy two places the way we do. I sincerely hope that your time at our Cool Breeze Cottage refreshes you, instills in you a sense of simplicity, and leaves you excited about your next life adventure. Enjoy!

Why they chose this property

Why this property? Skiing/snowboarding, Appalachian State, Boone, hiking, fishing, gem mining, mountain biking, PEACE AND QUIET, local breweries, and taking time to slow down and enjoy each other's company. Did I mention we live in Charleston, SC? When the heat index is 110 in the Lowcountry, that average August high in the mid 70s at Sugar Mountain sounds pretty sweet.

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