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Outdoor dining
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
Interior
TV, fireplace

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41330 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Place, Sugar Mountain Resort
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Beech Mountain Resort
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Grandfather Mountain
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Banner Elk

With a stay at this condo in Banner Elk, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Sugar Mountain Resort and Linville River. .This condo is 11.3 mi (18.1 km) from Beech Mountain Resort and 11.5 mi (18.6 km) from Grandfather Mountain.
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What's nearby

  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 17 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Grandfather Mountain - 18 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Appalachian State University - 32 min drive - 17.4 miles
  • Tweetsie Railroad - 38 min drive - 27.8 miles

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Puerto Nuevo - ‬7 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.

Fantastic condo with large deck, fireplace, stunning Grandfather Mountain vistas

The Owl's Nest at the Reserve

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Wake up every single day to stunning vistas of Grandfather Mountain and the Gorge area when you book this impressive condo! Enjoy a wonderful location just moments from everything Sugar Mountain and the Banner Elk area have to offer including dining, shopping, events, and attractions, yet at a perch above it all. Outdoor enthusiasts will fall in love with the location. Visit Sugar Mountain for skiing and tubing, the Sugar Mountain Golf Club, Banner Elk, Grandfather Mountain, and many hiking trails, especially in The Moses Cone National Park in Blowing Rock.

As soon as you enter, you are greeted by a bright and spacious open floor plan that seamlessly combines all living spaces into one. Discover a well-equipped kitchen with all the major appliances and utensils needed to whip up memorable home-cooked meals for the crew. The sunny living area offers a comfortable spot that is all about entertainment and relaxation. Break out any of the provided board games or watch a thrilling movie or series on the TV for an entertaining evening at home. The gas log fireplace adds warmth and ambiance. The living area opens onto a 300-square-foot deck with long-range layered views of Grandfather Mountain where you can enjoy the fresh mountain air while dining alfresco. The generous main suite enjoys access to the deck, a TV, and an en suite bath with a shower and a separate soaking tub.

Things to Know
This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
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 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

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

  • Unit size: 1,330 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets not 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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

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Fantastic condo with large deck, fireplace, stunning Grandfather Mountain vistas Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Drea G.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a wonderful condo! Totally cozy, great view, fireplace, good beds and linens. Also, the condo has way more offerings in the kitchen than most rentals: salt/pepper, bags, aluminum foil, etc. Super easy access to Sugar Mountain (only about 5-8 min drive). We loved it here and will rent again!
View and sunset off large back deck
View off large back deck!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

Weekend on Sugar

Great condo. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Impressive Views

Beautiful spacious condo, comfortably furnished and tastefully decorated with impressive views. Lots of games and puzzles! I gave cleanliness a 4 out of 5. The condo smelt like it had been closed up for a while and not used. It was not unclean, but looked like someone had tracked dirt throughout the living room and dinning room. The kitchen counters had loose dirt/debris on them. Both tubs had a dead bug in them. Possible someone did a walk through and thought it was clean. This was nothing I couldn’t clean up myself. This would not detour me from staying here again. This condo met our expectations.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raul G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise M E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic condo in Banner Elk

Amazing view from the awesome deck! Great location. Very clean.. and I’m particular. Well stocked kitchen. Comfortable beds. Plan to return to the area late spring/early summer and will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary

Loved it we come up this time every year
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding view

Wonderful view and open deck and views from bedroom and main area were spectacular. The condo was very clean, comfy bed, and well appointed with kitchen with all the equipment you need for preparing meals. We loved our stay and will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick K., Tarpon Springs, FL

Liked: Cleanliness

A Blessed Week away from Heat

It was very cozy in the "Owls Nest", and comfortable. The porch of Grandfather Mountain was Breathtaking. The house had everything we needed to have an incredible visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful long weekend

Great condo, fabulous long-range view. Unit was clean and well stocked. It would have been nice to be able to reach the cereal bowls, and to use the lamps by the sofa. Lightbulbs were missing in the smaller bedroom, and lightbulb in the nightlight had burned out. High quality sheets and thick towels - thanks for everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024