This vacation home is a short stroll from Sugar Mountain Resort and Sugar Creek Gem Mine. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a dining area.
Grandfather Mountain State Park - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
Watauga River - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
Getting around
Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 83 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Town Tavern of Banner Elk - 8 min drive
Banner Elk Cafe - 7 min drive
Blink Elk Tap Room - 7 min drive
Puerto Nuevo - 13 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Squirrel's Leap: Walk to Sugar Mtn slopes & golf, hot tub and outdoor fireplace
Experience Squirrel's Leap!
This beautiful log cabin is located just below the Sugar Mountain Ski Resort, so during winter you won't have to drive to the slopes. In summer, enjoy easy access to the public Sugar Mountain golf course. The main floor has everything you need, with the primary King suite just off the den, a stone gas fireplace, a well-equipped kitchen with granite countertops, and a guest bedroom with a full bath and loft. The lower level has an additional den, a third guest room, a full bath, and a garage.
Outside, relaxation awaits! Soak in the hot tub, sit out on the lovely covered porch, or enjoy the custom-built outdoor wood burning stone fireplace. This home features a babbling brook bordering the property on two sides with the gorgeous natural mountain landscape surrounding it.
Conveniently located to everything that Sugar Mountain and Banner Elk have to offer including close distance to grocery, dining, shops, summer theater, and High Country festivities.
Make Squirrel's Leap your new home away from home today!
Please note that this property absolutely does not permit pets anywhere in or on the premises at any time including outdoor spaces. Bona fide service animals as prescribed by a medical professional may be permitted, and the presence of a service animal must be disclosed prior to check-in. Misrepresenting a pet as a service animal is a crime under North Carolina law. Guests who bring a pet to a no-pet home will be subject to a non-refundable $750 fee to reimburse the owner for wrongful use of their home as well as compensate for removing pet hair and dander and clean carpets and upholstery.
If any pets are discovered during your tenancy including via security camera or observation of neighbors or BRMR staff, your credit card on file will be charged for the above-mentioned fee.
ADDITIONAL NOTES - All BRMR homes offer well stocked kitchens with all utensils needed to cook meals. There is also a "starter set" of paper products at the house: a roll of toilet paper per bath, several garbage bags, a small vial of dishwashing liquid, a few tablets of dishwasher detergent, some laundry pods, a roll of paper towels, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and some makeup remover cloths. There are enough of these items for one night, or maybe two. We do not provide hair dryers. Towels and linens will be provided - Check in is after 4pm and check out is by 10am - Must electronically sign an additional Rental Agreement Terms and Conditions and any Neighborhood Rules sent by Host (property manager) or entry information cannot be sent. - Must be at least 25 years old to reserve. This person is required to be the person signing the agreement and must be one of the persons staying in the property for the reserved dates. - No smoking inside the home. No trace of smoking left outside the home. - Do not leave food or trash outside as it could attract animals. All trash must be bagged and placed in the trash receptacle indicated in the Welcome Book inside the house or your digital guidebook. - No parties or gatherings above the posted occupancy allowed at any time. Keep outside noise respectable. - Street access to this home is well-maintained and paved, and the home has a gravel parking area. Due to the elevation, travelers visiting during the winter months where inclement weather may be possible should come prepared with an AWD or 4WD vehicle, and chains may also be required if it snows. No refunds, allowances, or date changes will be given to travelers who are not prepared with the proper vehicle, as outlined in the Rental Agreement. - This home is ABSOLUTELY NOT PET FRIENDLY for any reason, with no exceptions as outlined above. - This homeowner uses exterior security cameras to monitor their property and ensure it remains safe while unoccupied. There are cameras at the side door entrance, front porch, facing the driveway, and at the basement door. No cameras monitor the interior of the home. - Firewood for the outdoor woodburning fireplace may be purchased at least seven (7) days in advance of your stay, at a cost of $25/nt. Each night's cost includes two bundles of wrapped, kiln-dried wood and one Firestarter. - Please note that the distances shown on VRBO's map feature are measured in a straight line rather than actual road travel distances and times. We cannot change their setting for this, and encourage all guests to independently verify distances to desired destinations.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 3 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.
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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)
General
Unit size: 1,832 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
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: 25
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
946127
Frequently asked questions
What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Banner Elk, a short 7-minute walk from Sugar Mountain Resort and also 12 minutes on foot from Sugar Creek Gem Mine. You'll also find Grandfather Mountain State Park and Watauga River within a short drive.
Is parking available on site at this vacation home?
No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.
Is this vacation home next to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.
Is Squirrel's Leap: Walk to Sugar Mtn slopes & golf, hot tub and outdoor fireplace good for couples?
Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a fireplace and a kitchen in each accommodation and fireplaces in some.
Are there hot tubs at Squirrel's Leap: Walk to Sugar Mtn slopes & golf, hot tub and outdoor fireplace?
Yes, this vacation home has a spa tub.
Does this vacation home provide breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.
Can I book a room with a balcony at Squirrel's Leap: Walk to Sugar Mtn slopes & golf, hot tub and outdoor fireplace?
No, at Squirrel's Leap: Walk to Sugar Mtn slopes & golf, hot tub and outdoor fireplace, there aren't any accommodations that list a balcony.
Squirrel's Leap: Walk to Sugar Mtn slopes & golf, hot tub and outdoor fireplace Reviews
Reviews
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Wonderful
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Reviews
8/10 Good
John E.
Mar 3, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
The location is great you can literally walk to sugar mountain ski resort ( 10 mins) the cabin is great. The stairs down to the basement needs grip tape on the steps and hand rails on both sides. The ice maker on the fridge doesn’t work.
John E.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Amy B.
Feb 10, 2026
Amy B.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Clare S.
Jan 12, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice , everything was perfect
Clare S.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Wendy A., Apex, NC
Jul 8, 2025
Family Getaway
This property is located in a quiet area and we appreciated the convenience to Food Lion, the alpine coaster, and the gem mine. The kitchen was well stocked, the furniture and beds were comfortable, and we enjoyed the hot tub. We were however disappointed when we arrived after hours and our door access code wouldn’t work. We had to call the emergency number for Blue Ridge Rentals to have the code reset. Once we gained entry, we were also disappointed in the overall cleanliness of the house. It was very dusty, the floors needed mopping, there were hair shavings in the hallway bathroom sink, the smoke detector was off in the loft area and we found a prior tenant’s sock under the couch. The shower door glass was spotty, the hardwoods needed mopping, and the kitchen utensils on the countertop were dusty and dirty. My husband vacuumed the high traffic areas and rugs so our toddler-aged granddaughter could play on the floor without debris. We felt like a change of sheets was all that was done before we arrived. If we could be assured that the house would be well cleaned, we would rent this property again for future family getaways.