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A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a leather sofa, a dining table, and a television.
A multi-story building with a wooden deck and a stone pathway.
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A wooden bridge in a forested area with dense trees and greenery.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Place, Sugar Mountain Resort
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Grandfather Mountain
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Beech Mountain Resort
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Banner Elk

Within a short walk of Sugar Mountain Resort, this condo is within 2 miles (3 km) of Sugar Creek Gem Mine. The condo includes a kitchen, a sofa bed, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park - 16 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Grandfather Mountain - 17 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 20 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Appalachian State University - 27 min drive - 18.0 miles

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Puerto Nuevo - ‬4 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.

Stunning 2B Condo w/ Private Trail to Slopes!

Relax to the sound of a babbling brook from the balcony of this beautiful renovated condo located at the base of Sugar Mountain. Just a short drive to golf and tennis and within walking distance to the ski slopes, this condo features a fully equipped kitchen, stone fireplace with gas logs, washer and dryer, Wi-Fi, cable TV, and a beautiful walk-in shower in the master bath. This unit will sleep 6 with a King-sized bed in the master bedroom, Queen bed in the guest room, and a Queen-sized sleeper sofa in the living area. Enjoy access to the Branches Clubhouse where you may relax under a big-screen TV, read from the collection of books, or join in a game of foosball or ping-pong.
Non-smoking. No pets allowed. No Check-in's Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day.
All guests required to sign their rental agreement within 7 days of booking.

Only 1 parking permit per unit
The condo is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 2 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Stretch out in the jetted tub. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Internet access

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Quiet, Convenient Affordable

Quiet, Convenient and Affordable Condo

Quiet, Convenient and Affordable Banner Elk

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this condo?

This condo is located in Banner Elk within a short 9-minute walk of Sugar Mountain Resort. You'll also find Grandfather Mountain State Park and Watauga River within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Stunning 2B Condo w/ Private Trail to Slopes!?

No, this condo doesn't offer parking.

Is this condo adjacent to a casino?

No, this condo is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this condo?

No, there is no indoor pool at this condo.

Is Stunning 2B Condo w/ Private Trail to Slopes! a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this condo will appreciate amenities like a jetted bathtub and a kitchen as well as tennis.

Are there hot tubs at Stunning 2B Condo w/ Private Trail to Slopes!?

No, but all condo at this condo have jetted bathtubs.

Does this condo provide breakfast?

No, this condo doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this condo allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this condo.

Are there connecting rooms at Stunning 2B Condo w/ Private Trail to Slopes!?

No, this condo doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Stunning 2B Condo w/ Private Trail to Slopes!?

No, you won't find condo with balconies at Stunning 2B Condo w/ Private Trail to Slopes!.

Stunning 2B Condo w/ Private Trail to Slopes! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Ski slopes within walking distance. Very nice family friendly place to stay, we had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The space was perfect for my 2 kids and I for our ski trip. Plenty of space and close by to the Ski Resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacie C.

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

Great place to stay

Perfect get away for a family of four!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Conditions were good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Worked out well for our family trip. Walked right onto the slope with the kids. Clean, well kept condo with easy access to the mountain!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theresa D.

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

The branches

Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abby R.

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

Ski trip 2025!

My husband, 2 children and my aunt all stayed 3 night and had a wonderful stay. Will absolutely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nick N.

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

Perfect for short ski trip!!

Great location and well furnished condominium. Everything promised was delivered and as expected!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

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

Great Location

We had a great stay for our family of 4 to ski for New Years! Easy checkin and communication. Condo was great only complaint is the towels seemed very old and rough!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

Great slope-side condo

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: Cozy condo.Well-appointed kitchen.Good view of ski slope.Fireplace was very nice.Easy check-in at rental office, friendly staff.bedrooms spacious and comfortable.Has baseboard heat (worked fine, but have to watch out for kids).Good access to Easy Street run on Sugar Mtn. Does require a long staircase.Very nice kitchen and bathroom remodel.Easy parking and access. You do need 4WD or chains in the snow.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

Grandkids loved this condo

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: Very roomy modern feel very clean and kitchen fully stocked. King bedroom really large area. You walk down probably 75 or less steps and you are on Easy Street slope to ski on down to the chairlift.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patrick K.

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

Nice and easy Sugar Mtn getaway

Cute condo with street level entry near beginner slopes in the quiet Bee Branch's. Nice view from balcony of Fall trees and small creek below. Gas fireplace was welcome with the cold snap to quickly heat up the room. All in all a good space for a quick trip. Unit above looks to have had some water issues requiring some of the ceiling to be replaced in several areas, but really was only cosmetic. I'd stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Elena M.

Amazing unit

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have stayed in several Branches and Bee Branches in the past and this is one of the nicest units. Owners renovated kitchen and removed the bar sink which made it much bigger and open space. Updated appliances and heaters were not loud as in other units. Appreciated having no carpet as it was easier keeping it clean and dry. Wish there were two twin beds instead of one queen in the second bedroom so kids can have separate beds.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Randi W.

Family vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: The condo was quaint and clean but old and needed some updates. We had initially requested another condo on Sugar mountain but asked if it had air conditioning and were told this one had air conditioning So we booked it, but no! It had fans, no air conditioning and was hot at times. It did have all the kitchen items you would need and a lovely balcony that overlooked a stream and the ski lifts. Beds were fairly comfortable but the pull out sofa was not! We ended up buying an air mattress. It was a great location, had a nice club house with TV, ping pong, and seating. Nice picnic area with Bar b que.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jamie V.

Winter trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall the place was decent. Lots of kitchen supplies didn’t have any problems needing something to cook with. Great views of easy street trail. The Furniture needs to be updated. Kitchen Chairs and bed frame in master bedroom very loose and rickety. Couch needs to be updated cushions very saggy and flat. Overall the place needs less knickknacks makes it hard for the cleaners to clean all the decorations. The rental company was great. We had an issue with the dryer not working and the shower head broken in one of the bathrooms. Someone came out within a 1/2 hr and fixed the shower head. Dryer couldn’t be fixed but we were given another condo to do laundry for the duration of our stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Perfect Ski Getaway

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: We have stayed at several locations on Sugar Mtn before and this location worked well for our family. We have a young skier so being able to hop on an easy slope to the bunny slope was imperative. The unit was well care for, we had everything we needed and the view of the rushing river was lovely. The beds were comfortable and the living space worked for our group of 6. The master bad could use an upgrade but it worked fine.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Brooke L.

Needs Some Attention

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. 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: When we first arrived, all seemed well. It was late and the first impression was good. When we woke up the first morning and went to sit in the living room for the first time, there was a horrible smell coming from the main sofa. It was urine...and it smelled like human urine! We were able to bag the cushions so that we didn't have to deal with the smell. That left only a love seat for use. Saturday I began to notice my face swelling, and my daughters also. We are both allergic to pet dander. By Saturday night my eyes were so puffy it hurt to keep them open. We purchased some allergy medicine and by the end of our stay, we were beginning to get some relief. Unfortunately, this made for an unpleasant trip skiing and snowboarding. The ceiling is in desperate need of repair. There are multiple places throughout that have pieces falling off. At one point during my shower, I had part of the popcorn ceiling fall on me. Several barstools and chairs have broken legs. The pilot light was not lit therefore we were unable to enjoy the fireplace which would have been nice given the single digit temps. The kitchen was updated and generally speaking, the cleanliness( floors, countertops, bathrooms) was good.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Raleigh, NC

Great spot on the mountain!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very nice unit with updated kitchen. Warm fireplace. Decent WiFi. Right on the ski slope. However, there is a very long stairway to climb to get back up from the slopes. Not a complaint, just an FYI..
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla B.

Great for families!!

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Everything we needed for a family of 5. Comfortable, clean and convenient.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jack D.

Review of Branches 5

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: So far it has been fine. Minor problems taken care of quickly.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Wonderful Trip

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: Two families two condos and as last year everything was perfect. Having the gameroom was a huge bonus!!! Condos were clean and well equipped
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

kristin g.

Nicer than in pictures. But seriously no water?????

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Great location and lovely property. For some reason they have up old pictures on the web site--the wet bar has been removed and the kitchen remodeled to create a nice open plan, also new light fixture over dining room table. Clean, everything you could need to cook, super cozy, fireplace worked, could truly walk right to the slopes and could watch people skiing from the cute balcony. Would totally stay here again.Very disappointed in the property management. At 11pm on our last night a man banged on our door (no mask!) and asked where our car was parked because a water main had burst. Failed to mention that we would be without water for the rest of our stay and also that the water that would be coming out of our pipes would be brown impotable sludge. So our nice leisurely morning turned into a no coffee, no breakfast, no shower morning. Nobody called, emailed, texted. Nobody brought potable water. Nobody offered any recompense for the fact that we had no running water for 25% of our stay. The property was nice enough I would have definitely expected better customer service. Great property--just hope you have water.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Darren M.

A Valentines Family Vacation

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: We had a great time with family and friends, next to the slopes, had family cooked meals then played games. Despite the wet weather and warming trend it was still an enjoyable experience. We will certainly be back next year.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Justin E.

Cozy condo

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Branches 5 was a nice cozy condo. If you’re looking to be close to the slopes this place is for you. If you have your own equipment (or rent offsite) you never have to move your car. The kitchen is well equipped and the master bedroom and bathroom are great. One thing of note if you’re arriving in winter the heat will be set to 55 and with only baseboard heating available it’s cold for a bit but once it cranks up it works very well. Only negative is and this has nothing to do with the condo itself is, the steps down to the slopes are steep and in winter covered with snow/ice. The condo association itself should probably do a better job keeping those clear for its guest, especially given it’s arguably the top amenity offered. Overall excellent stay. Would come back.