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At the base of Sugar Mountain, The Owlery at Sugar offers a charming retreat with mountain views. Enjoy a wall of windows in the living area, exposed beams and stone gas log fireplace on main floor. Take advantage of 2 decks for fresh air and scenery.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Owlery at Sugar - a unique 3 story mountain chalet.

The Owlery at Sugar is a unique 3 story mountain chalet with 2 decks that sits at the base of Sugar Mountain. This home provides level entry. On the main floor, you will find a completely updated kitchen, dining area with views of the mountains, living area with a wall of windows allowing plenty of natural light, tongue, and groove ceilings with exposed beams, ceiling fan, stone gas log fireplace, and large smart TV. Both bedrooms are also located on the main floor. The master features a queen bed with an en-suite bath. and a large jacuzzi soaking room. The room also has sliding glass doors opening onto the deck. The second bedroom features a queen bed and an adjoining bath. Each bedroom has a ceiling fan and a smart TV.
Take the spiral staircase upstairs into the loft area where you will find a queen bed and sleeper sofa allowing you plenty of sleeping room if you want to spread out. Downstairs has a washer and dryer and a foosball table for your enjoyment. Owners have safety in mind with a wooden gate to block the stairwell.
Sits at the perfect location to offer mountain views of Beech Mountain and Banner Elk and be within walking distance to Sugar Mountain's ski resort. You are only minutes away from all of Sugar's amenities and a short drive to shops and dining.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

About the area

Located in Banner Elk, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Grandfather Mountain and Grandfather Mountain State Park, while Banner House Museum and Alta Vista Gallery and B & B are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kidd Brewer Stadium or Holmes Convocation Center. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating. Visit our Banner Elk travel guide
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Sugar Mountain, NC

What's nearby

  • Sugar Mountain ski resort town park with view of ski chair lift slope and beautiful green lush foliage and clouds in North Carolina Blue Ridge Appalachia
    Sugar Mountain Resort
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Linville River
    Linville River
    2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Grandfather Mountain State Park
    Grandfather Mountain State Park
    3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Sugar Creek Gem Mine
    2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Watauga River
    3 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    7 min drive
  • Banner Elk Cafe
    10 min drive
  • 5506' Skybar
    20 min drive
  • Blink Elk Tap Room
    10 min drive
  • Town Tavern of Banner Elk
    11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Owlery at Sugar - a unique 3 story mountain chalet. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Owlery at Sugar - a unique 3 story mountain chalet.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Owlery at Sugar - a unique 3 story mountain chalet.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Owlery at Sugar - a unique 3 story mountain chalet.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Owlery at Sugar - a unique 3 story mountain chalet. located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Sugar Mountain Resort, Sugar Creek Gem Mine and Linville River. Grandfather Mountain State Park and Watauga River are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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The Owlery at Sugar - a unique 3 story mountain chalet. Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chang

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very cozy and lots of amenities from games to room tvs!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Makenzi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The location is great. Just a few minutes to Sugar mountain lodge and central to everything else we wanted to do. We had an issue with the door locking that was resolved after a couple phone calls. House was well maintained with all the necessary things needed to cook meals. Dish washer did still have dishes when we arrived which I assume was forgotten by cleaners since we were supposed to start it before we checked out. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjalee P.

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

Wonderful Weekend Escape

Home was very clean and comfortable. amazing views and close to the slopes.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Traci S.

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

Perfect location for skiing

We enjoyed our stay at this property! Lots of space and nice amenities. Using the gas logs downstairs caused the loft to get too warm but once we figured that out, all was well
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra T.

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

Amazing Property

Property is beautiful, A short walk to sugar mountain were we rode. Grwat place to relax and enjoy the scenery. Close to Blowing rock.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Beautiful and well kept

Nice property, very clean and well appointed. Parking for only two vehicles, and kind of tight with two SUV's but worth it for the view!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

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

Great stay, perfect for quick Sugar Mountain access

We loved our stay at the Owlery! We came to ski at Sugar Mountain, and the location made it a super fast drive (less than 5 mins). We could have walked, but we had small children with us. You can see the ski lodge and lifts from the back porch, and if you happen to be staying over New Years Eve like we were, you get an incredible view of the fireworks show! We comfortably slept 8 people, but could have had more on couches or sleeping bags if needed. The whirlpool bath is huge and was a big hit with the kids.Everything was comfortable and in good working order. The kitchen was just what we needed, and there was enough space for all of us to hang out after a long day of skiing.A couple of things that didn’t detract from the experience, but just worth noting: Parking can fit 2 cars but no more. Street parking in front is not allowed since the roads are tight. The upstairs gets very warm, and the basement level is very cold! Crack the window upstairs and you should be fine, and unless someone plans on sleeping downstairs, it’s not a problem. It snowed while we were there, and though the roads were plowed and salted quickly, it still got slippery in places. Bring your snow chains just in case. We loved our stay, and would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking to spend time around Sugar Mountain.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very clean and in a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was charming and clean. Had everything we needed and was perfect for a mountain getaway. The hosts also left great information about the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
OWELRY was as advertised. It had a well stocked kitchen that allowed us to cook our holiday meal. We enjoyed the house while relaxing and playing games. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly B.

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

Awesome Stay!

Our stay was awesome! The house was in the perfect location. We went to Grandfather Mountain, Boone, Blowing Rock, and Linville Falls. Every evening we watched the sunset from the back deck which was breath-taking. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

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

Perfect Getaway

Beautiful cabin within walking distance from slopes. It snowed while we were there which made it even better! We will definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Kyle T.

Great Location

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: Location is awesome! You're kinda in the middle of everything with mostly short drives to whatever you want to do. House still felt secluded enough to were you didn't feel like people could see you on the porch or through the windows. Only complaint was it was very cold when we stayed & the house seemed to struggle to get any warmer than 60-65 degrees at night even with getting up multiple times to turn the timer back on for the gas logs. That was a concern since we had our 6 month old with us but luckily we found space heaters in the closets that did the trick. We still enjoyed our stay very much & would stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine N.

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

A weekend in the mountains

It was wonderful, just like in the pictures. We will be back for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lane G.

The Owlery for Highland Games

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: Well appointed, very good condition, and very clean. Highly recommend The Owlry. TV is not a smart TV so no streaming of apps, just more FYI.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Good place

Exactly as you see in the pics.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Susan O.

comfortable and convenieng

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 Owlery is conveniently located and comfortable,This was the second time we rented it. I have some trouble walking, so I appreciated the ramp and accessible shower. However, it’s starting to show its age: sagging mattress, ants, old electronics, old deck furniture, broken kitchen drawer, wood planks at the front entrance need repair or replacement. If some of these changes are made, especially the old mattress, we might rent it again.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Scott C.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

LISA C.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brannen J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025