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Piscine intérieure, piscine chauffée
Aire de séjour
Terrain de l’hĂ©bergement
Réfrigérateur, four à micro-ondes, cafetiÚre-théiÚre, grille-pain
2 chambres, accĂšs Ă  Internet, literie fournie

Avis

7,8 sur 10 – 
Bien

Condo entier

2 chambres2 salles de bain6 personnes

Commodités populaires

  • Piscine
  • Baignoire Ă  remous
  • Cuisine
  • Laveuse
  • SĂ©cheuse

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Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Place, Watauga River
    â€Ș3 min en voiture‬
  • Place, Grandfather Trout Farm
    â€Ș3 min en voiture‬
  • Place, Grandfather Mountain State Park
    â€Ș4 min en voiture‬

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À propos du quartier

Banner Elk

À Banner Elk .Vous trouverez Pistes de snowtubing Hawksnest Tubing Park et Grandfather Trout Farm Ă  moins de 5 km de condo. Grandfather Mountain State Park et Exploitation viticole Grandfather Vineyard & Winery se trouvent Ă©galement Ă  moins de 5 km.
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À proximitĂ©

  • Watauga River - 3 min en voiture - 1.7 km
  • Grandfather Trout Farm - 3 min en voiture - 2.3 km
  • Grandfather Mountain State Park - 4 min en voiture - 2.7 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 12 min en voiture - 10.6 km
  • Station de ski Beech Mountain Resort - 18 min en voiture - 14.4 km

Transport

  • Tri-Cities, Tennessee (TRI-AĂ©roport rĂ©gional de Tri-Cities) : Ă  96 min en voiture

Restaurants

  • â€ȘMcDonald's - ‬11 min en voiture
  • â€ȘBanner Elk Cafe - ‬20 min en voiture
  • â€ȘBlink Elk Tap Room - ‬19 min en voiture
  • â€ȘTown Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬21 min en voiture
  • â€ȘKettell Beerworks - ‬20 min en voiture

À propos de cet hĂ©bergement

HĂ©bergement entier

Vous aurez le condo entier pour vous et ne le partagerez qu’avec d’autres voyageurs de votre groupe.

2B Condo w/ Panoramic Slope-Side Views

This quaintly decorated 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo is on the sixth floor of Sugar Top 2605 overlooking the slopes of Sugar Mountain. It has access to the indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, WiFi and weight room on the main floor Lobby. The unit will accommodate 6 people with a King bed in each of the bedrooms and a Double sized sleeper sofa in the living area. The unit features a comfortable atmosphere and offers a full kitchen, complementary WiFi and a TV in the living area. Relax on the deck or get out and explore all that the surrounding mountains have to offer. Sugar Top has a shuttle system. Please be advised that the parking shuttle is run by SugarTop. Resort Real Estate and Rentals has no control over the shuttle system. However, we have not had any issues with this. Our SugarTop Condos are Non-smoking. Absolutely NO PETS. No Check-in's Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day. All guests required to sign rental agreement upon booking.

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CommoditĂ©s de l’hĂ©bergement

Piscine/spa

  • Baignoire Ă  remous
  • Piscine chauffĂ©e
  • Piscine commune
  • Piscine intĂ©rieure
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Disponible dans le condo : accĂšs Ă  Internet

Cuisine

  • Batterie de cuisine, vaisselle et couverts
  • CafetiĂšre-thĂ©iĂšre
  • Four Ă  micro-ondes
  • Grille-pain
  • Machine Ă  glaçons
  • RĂ©frigĂ©rateur

Chambres

  • 2 chambres
  • Draps fournis

Salle de bain

  • 2 salles de bain
  • Baignoire ou douche

Divertissement

  • ChaĂźnes par cĂąble/satellite

Espaces extérieurs

  • Balcon

Buanderie

  • Installations de buanderie
  • Laveuse

Animaux de compagnie

  • Aucun animal de compagnie autorisĂ©

Accessibilité

  • HĂ©bergement non-fumeurs

Points d’intĂ©rĂȘt de l’endroit

  • Dans les montagnes

Activités

  • Piscine chauffĂ©e
  • Tennis

Dispositifs de sécurité

  • PrĂ©sence d’un dĂ©tecteur de monoxyde de carbone non signalĂ©e (L’hĂŽte n’a pas indiquĂ© s’il y avait un dĂ©tecteur de monoxyde de carbone dans l’hĂ©bergement; envisagez d’apporter un dĂ©tecteur portable.)
  • PrĂ©sence d’un dĂ©tecteur de fumĂ©e non signalĂ©e (L’hĂŽte n’a pas indiquĂ© s’il y avait un dĂ©tecteur de fumĂ©e dans l’hĂ©bergement.)

Politiques

Arrivée

Arrivée à partir de 16 h
Âge minimal pour l’enregistrement : 21 ans

DĂ©part

L’heure limite de dĂ©part est 10 h.

Instructions spĂ©ciales pour l’enregistrement

L’hĂŽte vous enverra un courriel contenant les instructions relatives Ă  l’arrivĂ©e et au dĂ©part.
Les renseignements fournis par l’hĂ©bergement peuvent ĂȘtre traduits au moyen d’outils de traduction automatique.

Animaux de compagnie

  • Les animaux ne sont pas acceptĂ©s.

Enfants et lits supplémentaires

  • Children are welcome.

ÉvĂ©nements

Aucun événement autorisé

Fumeurs/non-fumeurs

Interdis de fumer

Renseignements importants

À savoir

Des frais par personne supplĂ©mentaire peuvent s’appliquer et varient selon les politiques de l’hĂ©bergement.
Une piĂšce d’identitĂ© avec photo Ă©mise par le gouvernement et un dĂ©pĂŽt en espĂšces, une carte de crĂ©dit ou une carte de dĂ©bit pour couvrir les frais accessoires peuvent ĂȘtre requis Ă  l’arrivĂ©e.
Les demandes spĂ©ciales sont sujettes Ă  la disponibilitĂ© au moment de l’enregistrement et peuvent entraĂźner des frais supplĂ©mentaires. Les demandes spĂ©ciales ne peuvent pas ĂȘtre garanties.
Les fĂȘtes et les Ă©vĂ©nements de groupe sont strictement interdits.
L’hĂŽte n’a pas indiquĂ© s’il y avait un dĂ©tecteur de monoxyde de carbone dans l’hĂ©bergement; envisagez d’apporter un dĂ©tecteur portable avec vous pendant le voyage.
L’hĂŽte n’a pas indiquĂ© s’il y avait un dĂ©tecteur de fumĂ©e dans l’hĂ©bergement.
Cet hĂ©bergement est gĂ©rĂ© par l’intĂ©rmediaire de notre partenaire Vrbo. Vrbo vous enverra un courriel contenant un lien vers un compte Vrbo qui vous permettra de modifier ou d’annuler votre rĂ©servation.
Les clients supplémentaires peuvent faire l'objet de suppléments, conformément à la politique de l'établissement.
Une piĂšce d’identitĂ© avec photo Ă©mise par le gouvernement et un dĂ©pĂŽt en espĂšces, une carte de crĂ©dit ou une carte de dĂ©bit pour couvrir les frais accessoires peuvent ĂȘtre requis Ă  l’arrivĂ©e.
Les demandes spĂ©ciales dĂ©pendent de la disponibilitĂ© au moment de l’enregistrement. Elle ne peuvent ĂȘtre garanties et peuvent occasionner des frais supplĂ©mentaires.
    Cet hĂ©bergement est gĂ©rĂ© par un(e) hĂŽte professionnel(le). L’offre d’hĂ©bergement est associĂ©e Ă  des fins commerciales, professionnelles ou d’entreprise. Les fĂȘtes et les Ă©vĂ©nements de groupe sont strictement interdits.

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Foire aux questions

How close is 2B Condo w/ Panoramic Slope-Side Views to the airport?

This condo is 61 mi (96-min drive) away from the Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 2B Condo w/ Panoramic Slope-Side Views have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.

Does 2B Condo w/ Panoramic Slope-Side Views offer free breakfast?

This condo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 2B Condo w/ Panoramic Slope-Side Views?

No, there is no casino at this condo.

What time is check-in at 2B Condo w/ Panoramic Slope-Side Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at 2B Condo w/ Panoramic Slope-Side Views?

Free parking is not available at this condo.

Does 2B Condo w/ Panoramic Slope-Side Views have a pool?

This condo features an indoor pool.

Does 2B Condo w/ Panoramic Slope-Side Views have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this condo.

How close is 2B Condo w/ Panoramic Slope-Side Views to downtown Banner Elk?

This condo is 1.8 mi away from Seven Devils.

Avis pour 2B Condo w/ Panoramic Slope-Side Views

Avis

7,8

Bien

Note de 10 – Excellent, d’aprùs 13 avis sur 32.
Note de 8 – Bien, d’aprùs 11 avis sur 32.
Note de 6 – Acceptable, d’aprùs 1 avis sur 32.
Note de 4 – MĂ©diocre, d’aprĂšs 5 avis sur 32.
Note de 2 – Terrible, d’aprùs 2 avis sur 32.

8,6/10

Propreté

8,0/10

Service et personnel

8,6/10

Commodités

8,0/10

État et installations de l’hĂ©bergement

Avis

Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

JOHN

Points forts : PropretĂ©, commoditĂ©s, Ă©tat et installations de l’hĂ©bergement et communication.
Beautiful condo. Very comfortable beds. Wonderful views. Easy registration and access. Awesome couch.
Séjour de 2 nuits en décembre 2025
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Rodney R.

Points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Thanksgiving Vacation

We really enjoyed our stay. The rental staff and the staff at the complex were really nice and helpful. Our condo had a great view and some nice touches, like lighting under the beds, that we really enjoyed. We only wish we could have stayed all week.
Séjour de 4 nuits en novembre 2020
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire

10/10 – Excellent

Timothy H.

Pleasant Surprise

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Room was spacious, beds comfortable, and all the basics. Staff at Sugar Top were,all friendly and helpful. Would not hesitate to stay here again!
Avis vérifié

8/10 – Bien

Voyageur vérifié

Points forts : Propreté, service et personnel et commodités.
Check-in was difficult (had to pick up keys and drive up the mountain to property, to find out that we had the wrong keys- drive back down,..,-thankfully the roads were not icy!)
Séjour de 3 nuits en décembre 2019
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Kay K.

Points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

The host was excellent in returning messages and was very kind to try to take care of any problems

We had Great Weather in the teens and low 20's , the little ones got to see and play in fresh fallen snow, and both learned to ski, the skiing was great, and we enjoyed a great time with family and friends from our church, and nice evenings in either a warm, cozy condo, or a heated pool/hot tub. The host was very prompt to answer all my messages and ordered maintenance for any issues. Thank you and God bless.
Séjour de 4 nuits en février 2024
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire

8/10 – Bien

Leonora U.

The views that keep on giving

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location, exceptional weather & panoramic views! The building is 37 years old and it shows...many things need to be upgraded. This particular unit is comfortable but can also use some decluttering & sprucing up! Adding a few more creature comforts like a tv in the 2nd bedroom, patio chairs, hair dryer & more kitchen essentials. Most importantly with the virus crisis is "enhance cleaning" and other preventive measures.
Avis vérifié

4/10 – MĂ©diocre

John H.

Points forts : Exactitude de l’annonce
Points faibles : Arrivée, communication et emplacement.

Sugar mountain condo commandos

Besides dealing with the rude rental office personnel the fact that you have to park away from the condo building and take an old dirty van to and from the unit any time you want to go anywhere it is very inconvenient. The check in and out times are outside of what is normal. The rules and regulations are extreme and the unit has a musty smoke smell probably from the carpet and walls. The Queen bed is uncomfortable and very firm.
Séjour de 4 nuits en septembre 2022
Avis vérifié

4/10 – MĂ©diocre

Desire' T.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée et emplacement.
Points faibles : Communication

A few more dollars could have gotten a much nicer unit

Having stayed at this location before, and with rental cost in consideration, I was not surprised nor upset to find a dated unit with the bare minimum of amenities. For the price point, I think the size and location of this rental was fair. The bathrooms are newly renovated and I am afraid that this is where the positive section of my review must end. I would avoid this particular unit in the future as it was very run down, e.g. blinds in most of the rooms could not shut properly, dishes in the kitchen chipped/scratched, bedding was very old and gross, the mattress on the pull-out sofa was so worn that we couldn’t use it. Even more discouraging though was that a few hours after checkout I received a phone call from the rental agency informing me that “a strong smell of smoke and other evidence of smoking” was found by the cleaning crew, and thus my security deposit would be used to fumigate the unit. Problem is, neither my husband or I have ever smoked a cigarette (or anything else) in our lives. After several phone calls (an unnecessary waist of my valuable time) and a request that the “evidence” be shared with me, the rental agency informed me that they didn’t have any evidence to share and retracted the fee, but continued to insist that we smoked inside the unit. I am left to wonder if this is a new scam to make up for lost income over the recent recession?!?
Séjour de 2 nuits en juin 2021
Avis vérifié

8/10 – Bien

Jennifer S.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée et emplacement.

Nice View

The process at the check in office Fri afternoon was fast and efficient, and not far from the property entrance road. The view from unit is nice, and you can see the slopes and the mountains, (only while standing on deck, as owner needs to put furniture outdoors). The beds are king size and comfortable. Kitchen is stocked well enough for dining in. Place is dated but clean. Two recliners in living area are comfy and there are some puzzles, games, movies for use as well as decent tv lineup. Wifi was strong (but it would be nice if bedrooms had smart tvs to connect to wifi and be able to use as well). Dining table is comfortable and seats 4 to 6 easily. Fireplace is locked with a metal bike lock and no key provided, so not able to use (this should be fixed b/c it’s a nice feature (while not listed as amenity, it is visible in pics, so should be in write up that it’s not usable, or should have key provided to use). The building has an indoor pool and hot tub downstairs, and those are nice to enjoy with good views of mountains also. The parking is in a lot at a guard shack, and they shuttle you to building entrance. This ran very smoothly and quickly and you can jump in anytime so it was fine for us. All in all it was a nice place to stay, although price for unit each night is way too high for no porch and no fireplace use.
Séjour de 2 nuits en octobre 2022
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire

8/10 – Bien

Heather S.

Great Getaway!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family of four recently stayed here for a quick weekend getaway to shred on the slopes. We had a fantastic time! The view from each window in this condo is spectacular. There are two bedrooms with two king sized beds. Plenty of room to stretch out! The bathrooms are updated and felt/looked clean. The rest of the condo has yet to be updated, but honestly, we could care less as long as we had hot water and electricity! Drive time to Sugar Mountain resort was minimal and super easy. The indoor pool/hot tub was a hit with our entire family after a long day on the slopes. We'd stay here again, for sure!
Séjour de 2 nuits en février 2022
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire

6/10 – Acceptable

A guest from Raleigh, NC

Recent stay

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Little hot water in shower tub drains very slow to drain.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire

4/10 – MĂ©diocre

Michael M.

Ok Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The place needs some Maintenance. Window blinds are missing the slats in both bedrooms. So you cant keep the sun out. The place was not very clean. Debris left on the floor. The bed mattress is saggy. The fireplace was locked up with a chain. This place has so much potential but it needs to be better-taken care of. Routine maintenance is desperately needed.
Séjour de 3 nuits en février 2022
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Peter F.

Points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Very nice

Very nice
Séjour de 2 nuits en janvier 2022
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire

2/10 – Terrible

JODI P.

Very disappointed 😞

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We arrived to our unit late Friday night after enjoying the slopes all day and had to towels to shower. Both bedrooms had 4 or more blinds missing so no sleeping in on our vacation. And my 21 year old soon could not use the pull out couch that was advertised because the springs was poking into his back. And was way to tall to sleep on the couch. So back to the slopes we go. When we returned to the room at 6 pm we did finally get towels. But unfortunately could shower in the master bath because the shower curtain sagged in the middle and water would have ran out onto the floor if we used it. Here the shower curtain bracket was broken from the wall. These are conditions that just didn't happen. These were conditions at least the cleaning crew were aware of and should have been addressed. After all no shower and no sleep and was only there for 2 days. Very disappointed and haven't been refunded for any inconvenience.
Avis vérifié

4/10 – MĂ©diocre

Stewart B.

Points forts : Arrivée, communication et emplacement.
Points faibles : Propreté

Needs updated!

This should not be a rental property. It is very old and has lots of wear and tear. I felt like I was visiting my grandparent's condo!
Séjour de 5 nuits en décembre 2021
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Bryan L.

Points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Great Value

Perfect spot in the condos atop the mountain. Only complaint is having to park at the guard shack and ride a shuttle van to the property
Séjour de 3 nuits en décembre 2021
Avis vérifié

4/10 – MĂ©diocre

Jeff W.

Points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e et exactitude de l’annonce.
Points faibles : Communication, emplacement

October visit.

There were no major issues with the unit. The furniture was dated but overall, it was fine. Problems: Parking was terrible. Saturday night I parked in the F lot and the shuttle driver never showed. I walked up the vertical, treacherous road to my unit in cold weather and 40 mph winds. The front desk attendant could not have been worse; rude and apathetic. I will not stay at this property again.
Séjour de 2 nuits en octobre 2021
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Grover M.

Points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Wedding Party

Everything at Sugar Mtn condo was great except parking arrangements, but shuttle service was dependable. Overall it was a real good stay.
Séjour de 3 nuits en juillet 2021
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Tracey S.

Points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Great stay near the slopes

Our stay was great, enjoyed our condo, the pool/hot tub/sauna. Scenery was beautiful. There was still enough snow to ski, snowboard, & tube. The condo was well stocked with kitchen equipment, bath towels, linens, & paper products. Everything was in working order. The parking situation took some getting used to. Being on top of the mountain, parking was very limited, so we had to shuttle to the parking lots. Wasn’t a big deal, just took some planning to leave in time to get to scheduled appointments.
Séjour de 3 nuits en mars 2021
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire

10/10 – Excellent

LucĂ­a A.

Great days

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything as shown in pictures. Amazing views
Séjour de 5 nuits en janvier 2021
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Voyageur vérifié

Points forts : PropretĂ©, commoditĂ©s et Ă©tat et installations de l’hĂ©bergement.
muy buena vista a las pistas de ski! muy confortable el departamento, pero la pool no estaba disponible y no nos avisaron cuando tomamos la reserva. muy bueno el sistema de transporte al estacionamiento!
Séjour de 5 nuits en janvier 2021
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire

8/10 – Bien

Michael N.

Mountain Top

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent location, staff very helpful, beautiful view. Two negatives would be that the fire place was locked closed and the indoor pool was closed. Neither of these details were noted when i booked the reservation. Overall though, would definitely stay there again.
Séjour de 2 nuits en janvier 2021
Avis vérifié

8/10 – Bien

Pablo A.

Points forts : Emplacement

We love the location

Awesome view, no a 5 stars resort, old decorations, on top of the mountain, bring groceries and snacks because there is nothing to eat up there, you have to use the shuttle van, no parking at the top. We loved the inside pool, there’s a washer and dryer in the first floor.
Séjour de 4 nuits en décembre 2020
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Titus H.

Points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Loved our stay! King size beds were great! Loved the jacuzzis and saunas. Plenty of parking behind.

Great place to stay. Responsive and kind contact person. Be sure to get your key from the office before heading to the condo. Rubbish bin was easy to find and use on the 6th floor. Played games at the large table. Enjoyed the great view!
Séjour de 2 nuits en décembre 2020
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire

2/10 – Terrible

Georgia Y.

Sugar Top

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our stay was fine until the light switch caught fire when we tried to turn on the light in the bedroom. There was no fire extinguisher to be found in the condo, nor was there one available in the hallway, so while my mother was trying to put out the fire with a bathroom towel, I had to run down the stairs to alert the front desk to the fire, as the number for the front desk was not listed near the phone either. It was only by luck that my mother was able to put out the fire with the towel, otherwise the room and the building would have caught fire and could have had a terrible outcome because there was also not a smoke detector in the bedroom. It was just a terrible and frightening experience, and since it happened over the weekend I still have not heard from the rental company. What terrible company would let that happen to a family and not follow up with them?! I would not recommend staying with RRR- Resort Real estate and Rentals company. Spend your hard earned money elsewhere!