Rating 4.9 (40)

Sugar Bear Lodge

$525 - $1,100 / night + taxes & fees

6 bedrooms
King: 2
Queen: 3
Sleeper Sofa: 1
Twin over Queen Bunk,Twin over Twin Bunk: 1
Bathroom 3 baths
Guests 15 guests

  • Town: Banner Elk

Location Location

Amenities 17 Amenities
  • Central/Mini-Split Air Conditioning
  • Drip coffee maker
  • Fire Pit
  • Game Table
  • Gas Grill
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Heating
  • HighDef TV
  • Hot Tub
  • Internet
  • King Bed
  • Mountain View
  • Pet Friendly
  • Pool Table
  • Sauna
  • Washer / Dryer
  • WiFi

Description Description
Welcome to Sugar Bear Lodge! This grand home sits across from Sugar Mountain Ski Resort in Banner Elk, perfect for a family or friend ski retreat!

Sleeping Accommodations:
This home has 3 bedrooms and 3 additional private sleeping spaces.

Main Level: Master King Room with private full bathroom, Two Queen Rooms with a shared full bath, a Full Sleeper Sofa in Living Room, half bath
Lower Level: King Room, Queen Room, Room with Twin over Twin bunk and Twin over Full Bunk, shared bathroom with a tiled shower

Step through the doors to the upscale kitchen, stocked with new furnishings and appliances for the chef in the family! Go through to the cozy living room with a gas fireplace to curl up in front of and plenty of seating for the family to enjoy and evening of laughs and memories. Just off of the kitchen and living area, the large deck hosts plenty of chairs to relax with your morning coffee and take in the views of the mountains and Sugar Mountain ski slopes. You can also see this amazing view from the master bedroom, located on the main level with king bed and en suite bathroom. Just out the french doors of the master, take advantage of the brand new sauna.

Entertain the family with a round of billiards, located in the open loft area or go down to the lower level, where you will find a poker table, dart board, arcade game, and large entertainment center for movie nights. After a day on the slopes or hiking on the nearby Blue Ridge Parkway, take a dip in the large hot tub, located just outside of the lower level or spend time around the fire pit in the private yard. This giant home is made for memories, whether you want to take it easy and put your feet up or go out and find your next adventure.
 

Looking to stay longer during a quieter time of year? Stays of 5 or 6 nights outside of summer, fall, and holiday dates automatically receive 10% off posted rates!


This home was formerly known as Sindy's Ranch. Returning guests can receive a 10% discount off posted rates, not to be combined with other rental discounts.

Additional Important Notes:
-Firewood may be added at the time of booking or by reaching out to us more than a week in advance. You receive two wrapped bundles and a fire starter for $25/night.

- 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 Checkout is by 10am
- 4WD/AWD and/or chains recommended during winter (Nov-March) for all homes. 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 allows up to 2 mature, well-trained dogs (DOGS MUST BE 40 POUNDS OR LESS EACH) with an additional pet rent of $25.00 per pet per night plus tax. Pets other than dogs are not permitted.
-CANCELLATION POLICY - Bookings canceled 60+ days before arrival will receive a refund of the deposit. Bookings canceled between 31-59 days before arrival will receive a refund of half of the deposit. Bookings canceled within 30 days of arrival are not entitled to a refund unless the reservation dates are rebooked to another guest. All bookings are subject to a $50 cancellation fee.


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Bedding Bedding
Room Beds Baths TVs Comments
King Room King Shower, Full Bath, Shared Bath HighDef TV Lower Level
Living Room Sleeper Sofa
Master Bedroom King Shower, Full Bath TV, HighDef TV Main Level
Queen Room Queen Full Bath, Tub / Shower Combo, Shared Bath HighDef TV Main Level
Queen Room Queen Full Bath, Tub / Shower Combo, Shared Bath HighDef TV Main Level
Queen Room Queen Full Bath, Tub / Shower Combo, Shared Bath HighDef TV Lower Level
Queen Room Twin over Queen Bunk, Twin over Twin Bunk Shower, Full Bath, Shared Bath HighDef TV Lower Level

Reviews Rating 4.9 (40) Reviews
Rating 5
Great holiday memories!
What a lovely place to celebrate our Christmas in the beautiful mountains. This home suited our needs perfectly and we had so much fun. The proximity to both Sugar and Beech mountains for skiing were excellent. We even decorated the home's decor cactus as our Christmas tree. Thank you for a great memory. We will definitely book with Blue Ridge Rentals again!
Jessica - Posted: 12/28/2023
Rating 5
Amazing place to stay!
House was amazing. Location was perfect. Communication was outstanding leading up to and during our stay. Couldn't have asked for a better time! Thank you!
Adam - Posted: 6/9/2023
Rating 5
Great house, great location
House was perfect for a friends gathering over the long weekend. Close to everything, well appointed and spacious. Would definitely stay here again
Heather - Posted: 4/24/2023
Rating 5
5 Stars
Absolutely LOVED our stay here! The cabin was sooooo huge but still cozy and comfortable. Pleasantly of space for everyone to spread out and enjoy a nice mountain stay! - 1. View for sunset 11/10 2. Kitchen - Has EVERYTHING you need besides several large coffee mugs so many bring a couple thermoses. 3. SO close to everything but still super quiet and tranquil. 4. Extra clean blankets everywhere.
Christiana - Posted: 3/27/2023
Rating 5
5 Stars
Great house!! Great location! Highly recommend!
Kelsey - Posted: 3/19/2023
Rating 5
5 Stars
We recently stayed at Sugar Bear with 6 adult couples. This house kept us all entertained with the varies TVs, pool table, poker table etc. the only thing I would be aware of is downstairs are 3 bedrooms and upstairs are 3 bedrooms. The downstairs- there is a room you have to walk thru the other adjoining room to access the bathroom. This did not cause a problem for our group. We would all rent this place again.
Erynn - Posted: 3/7/2023
Rating 5
Relaxing
Everything was very easy to do online. The property was very beautiful. We will certainly be back.
Carr - Posted: 2/22/2023
Rating 5
5 Stars
Had a nice stay!
Sam - Posted: 2/13/2023
Rating 5
5 Stars
Sugar Bear Lodge accommodated our extended family easily! The large living area had plenty of seating, and the kids could break off to the lower level when they chose to. The kitchen and bar area were convenient for meals and everyone could find a place to sit. We used the large dining table for family card games and the pool table and other game tables provided nice entertainment. We were prepared to use the fire pit but decided the wind was a bit too strong. The primary reason we came was to go snow tubing at Ski Hawksnest and it was an easy drive. Thank you for sharing your home!
Sandra - Posted: 1/24/2023
Rating 4
Sugar Bear Lodge
Amazing house and location
Sheryl - Posted: 12/21/2022
Rating 5
Birthday trip
Great time had by all.
Richard - Posted: 11/21/2022
Rating 5
5 Stars
Great time and accommodations Great property.
Drillious - Posted: 11/15/2022
Rating 5
Exceeded expectations
We really enjoyed the hot tub and pool table. Our guests just kept looking at the house and saying “This house is so nice! It's amazing!” And I agree. We had a really fun weekend with the gang.
Jacalyn - Posted: 5/31/2022
Rating 5
Great stay in Banner Elk
Great house- fun for all adults and kids. Enjoyed great view from deck, game room and fire pit out back. Really no complaints….
Jeffrey - Posted: 5/27/2022
Rating 5
Vacation
We enjoyed our time at this property
Thomas - Posted: 4/13/2022
Rating 5
We loved it!
Location was fabulous! As well as room for three families!
Amy - Posted: 3/3/2022
Rating 5
Wonderful Christmas celebration
This was the perfect cabin to celebrate our family Christmas! There were plenty of bedrooms for everyone and the kids bedroom with bunk beds was awesome! The large family room was perfect for us all to gather with beautiful views of Sugar Mountain. We loved the spacious kitchen...made it easy to cook for our large group. We also enjoyed all the fun activities the area provided from tubing to hiking. We will definitely be back!
Joy - Posted: 12/15/2021
Rating 4
Family Getaway
Our family enjoyed staying here for our dads 85th birthday. Plenty of room to spread out and lots to do close by.
Becky and Christian - Posted: 10/12/2021
Rating 5
Great house
Great location, great stay, we had everything we needed.
Ray - Posted: 9/13/2021
Rating 5
Beautiful Home
You need 4 wheel drive to get up the driveway. After that the house is perfect. Great views and comfortable furniture. Great bedding. Will return soon
Harrison - Posted: 6/25/2021
Rating 5
Great views, very quiet
The sunsets were amazing! There was plenty of room for everyone to spread out and enjoy this relaxing long weekend. The kitchen was stocked with plenty of cookware and silverware and cooking was fun in the large kitchen.
Eric - Posted: 4/19/2021
Rating 4
Great place!
Loved the house, Plenty of room. Enjoyed the pool table and 2 separate living areas. Large tables for dining. Would recommend to anyone!
Kristin - Posted: 4/14/2021
Rating 5
Amazing! We will be back
The house was perfect for our three families. Plenty of space for the kids downstairs and adults upstairs. Close to everything we wanted to do - tubing, gem mining, hiking, roller coaster. The house had everything we needed and the hosts were super responsive to anything we needed. Amazing views! We even got to see wildlife from the house. Definitely want to come back! Would say that 4wd or AWD is recommended for the driveway - one of our parties without it could not get up and parked at the base instead. Otherwise a perfect trip!
Deborah - Posted: 3/19/2021
Rating 5
Great Mountain House!
Loved the space and the location of this house! Would definitely come back and re-visit this house again in the future!
Chad - Posted: 3/8/2021
Rating 5
Sugar Bear Lodge
This is the second time we stay in this cabin, and we LOVE IT. Accommodations, cleanliness, fully stocked, spacious and so comfortable for a big group, and the best part, is pet friendly. We will make this an annual trip for sure.
Natalia - Posted: 2/4/2021
Rating 5
Sugar Bear Lodge
My experience compared to no other. I really enjoyed the cabin. There was a snow storm in the area and the communication was amazing! A special thank you to Heather who was amazing to me and my family!
Lushell - Posted: 1/21/2021
Rating 5
Great Place!
Great place to relax!
Daniel - Posted: 1/7/2021
Rating 4
Great property and location!
This cabin was perfect for our family, we loved the location and all the space! The beds were comfortable too!!
Nikki - Posted: 12/28/2020
Rating 5
AMAZING VIEWS
What an amazing home! Very convenient to Sugar And Beech Skiing. Amazing views! This house has everything! We will definitely be back!!
Susie - Posted: 12/21/2020
Rating 5
Wonderful location convenient to skiing
Trouble free. When there was an issue it was resolved right away. They even provided a printer simply because we asked if they had one. Made life much easier for us.
W Wyndham - Posted: 12/17/2020
Rating 5
THANK YOU
Absolutely a great rental property and would rent it again! Thank you for making the rental process and stay seamless! Our family enjoyed a wedding engagement and a wonderful time together in a house with every amenity possible.
Fred - Posted: 11/3/2020
Rating 5
Excellent
Excellent fun times
James - Posted: 8/24/2020
Rating 5
Beautiful!
Quality home as advertised
James - Posted: 8/11/2020
Rating 5
We spent a week at Sugar Bear Lodge...
We spent a week at sugar bear lodge, and we wished it was a month! The house is absolutely gorgeous! It was a perfect getaway during this awful Pandemic : we were whisked away into a 5 star home with all the bells and whistles. It was very easy to get to the grocery store and other family friendly activities . The house was clean , and the sunsets were breathtaking!!! Love all the decor and we even counted how many rocking chairs there were ! So much to look at , we enjoyed every inch of the amazing Sugar Bear Lodge and we all cannot wait to go back!
Joey - Posted: 7/13/2020
Rating 5
Perfect All Around
Great property all around. While conveniently located the property offers a lot of privacy and awesome sunset views! House is exactly as described. Lots of space and very well furnished and appointed. We'll stay again!
Kyle - Posted: 6/17/2020
Rating 5
Great cabin for a large group. It had everything we needed and was clean and comfortable!
Very easy.
Kim - Posted: 2/24/2020
Rating 5
PERFECT VIEW
Such a perfect view, comfortable and awesome location
Natalia - Posted: 1/24/2020
Rating 5
AMAZING CABIN
Amazing location, amenities, it is an beautiful cabin with a breathtaking view. Definitely coming back! We were a group of 15 and everyone was happy and comfortable.
Natalia - Posted: 1/23/2020
Rating 5
MEMORIES
Our family (13 in total) always love getting away together for the Christmas holidays. It can sometimes be a challenge to find the right house, with the right amount of bedrooms, and stuff for the grandchildren to do. Sindy's Ranch was absolutely perfect for our family with 6 bedrooms, and 4 baths. We had plenty to do with either playing pool up in the loft area, playing poker, shuffle board, darts or challenging each other to multiple games of pac-man on the arcade. The kitchen is huge and has everything and more of what you might need. The kids loved getting in the hot tub, and wish we could have enjoyed the outside fire pit area. But instead we got to watch it snow for the first time, and enjoy all of the beautiful scenery around the cabin and watching folks ski at Sugar Mountain. This cabin is made for memories, whether you want to take it easy and put your feet up or go out and find your next adventure. This is the only home that my family and I would most definitely rent again and again!! Thank you to everyone at Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals for making our trip one we will always remember!!
Kim - Posted: 12/17/2019
Rating 5
GREAT LONG WEEKEND
Perfect place to get away and celebrate my parents 50th. Nice setup for all ages of the family to relax and enjoy. Fond memories made!
Garry - Posted: 6/10/2019
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