At Slopesider 01, experience the fun and funky vibe of a roundhouse with a panoramic view of the slopes from every window. Hang out on the balcony or cozy up by the retro fireplace in this 70s style retreat, complete with free WiFi and a full kitchen.
Reviews
7.47.4 out of 10
Good
Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 598 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Fireplace
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About this property
Entire place
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This is the closest roundhouse to the ski lodge and features a panoramic view of the slopes from every window. Hang out on the balcony watching all the adventure or join in on the excitement by stepping right out your front door. Get caught up in the fun and funky vibe of a roundhouse and enjoy the 70s style retro fireplace, or play a game of cards with friends by the bank of floor to ceiling windows. If you are looking for the #1 slopeside location, look no further!
What's nearby: Sugar Mountain Resort is just up the street where you can visit the ski lodge for rentals, check out the ice skating rink, or even play a few holes at the golf course when the weather permits. Within a ten-minute car ride, you can find yourself panning for gems at the Foggy Mountain Gem Mine, ziplining through the treetops at Hawksnest Ziplining, or walking across the Mile High Swinging Bridge to catch the amazing views of the mountains. If you're really feeling bold you can head over to High Mountain Expeditions for some white water rafting.
Things to know: Free WiFi Full kitchen 4x4/AWD recommended in the winter
This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle.
Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Property amenities
Ski
Close to skiing
Optional ski privileges
Ski-in/ski-out access
Snowboarding nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Internet access
Parking and transportation
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
In the city center
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping mall
Things to do
Golf
Optional golf privileges
Optional ski privileges
Ski-in/ski-out access
Tennis
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Ice skating nearby
Kayaking nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Spelunking nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours 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)
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
Rules
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
We should mention
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
What time is check-in at Classic roundhouse Ski In/Out access w/panoramic view, retro fireplace & balcony?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Classic roundhouse Ski In/Out access w/panoramic view, retro fireplace & balcony?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Classic roundhouse Ski In/Out access w/panoramic view, retro fireplace & balcony located?
Located in the mountains, this slopeside vacation home offers ski-in/ski-out access in Banner Elk within 2 mi (3 km) of Sugar Mountain Resort and Linville River and close to winter sports such as sledding and snowmobiling. Grandfather Mountain State Park and Watauga River are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Reviews
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All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
Great stay. Closest rental/ walk to the lodge, was a perfect rental for a family with young kids. Everything was better than expected. Owners definitely do upkeep and repairs for the rental. Our stay was 15 degrees outside, provided heaters kept us warm in every room. Definitely appreciated the quick running dryer for young-kids ski gear.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Kristi M.
14 February 2023
Great Stay!
We really enjoyed the convenience of this house right by the resort and at the end of a green run. The only negative is a few wall heat vents didn't work and a few plugs. You have to be okay with space heaters and lamp lighting. We made it work!
Kristi M.
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Christopher P.
3 January 2020
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Very Very Old Property
This property is very old and out of date!
The deck on the property looks like you could fall threw it at any time. Honestly the whole house needs to be gutted and remodeled from top to bottom!!!!!
Christopher P.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Haroldo B.
2 February 2023
HB
The house has a great view, my evening son had great days. unfortunately some points of the house need to be fixed/changed!!! the master bedroom bathroom has a clogged bathtub and the curtains have been washed and are super short and don't block the light.
We left early booked two days and left as soon as we woke up one the first morning and will not be returning, this is my anniversary weekend and I'm pregnant so on top of it not being clean (half eaten biscuit in the fireplace, candy wrappers and clothes left under the bed) and the steep walk that is completely unstable, the deck looks and feels weak. This property isn't intended for the elderly, pregnant woman, small children and anyone with any type of orthopedic conditions.
Vanessa H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Christy B.
24 September 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Not suited for in individuals with mobility issues
Over all the property is great inside. However, there are no trail markings from the parking space to the unit. It is down the staircase and around behind two other units. There isn't a marked proper path. We had to hike in over roots, uneven surfaces and overexposed wires and lose stones to get to the property. You enter in the basement and have to climb up a tiny spiral staircase to get to main living area. We came back in the dark and had to use our phones as flashlights to find our way in. Once inside it was a lively place. But you need to be young and agile to get into the property itself.
Where do I even begin. The booking process was a nightmare due to Vacasa requiring a “identity verification” or else my reservation would be cancelled and nonrefunded. Their online verification system told me my birthday was incorrect so I had to call customer support which took an hour. Getting to the house is also a nightmare. It is not clearly marked at all and you can not see the home from the parking spot because it is down a embankment and behind 2 other houses. If you have any kind of health problem or can not walk on uneven ground I do not recommend this place to you. There is no hand rails after you get so far down. The screens were completely out of the screen doors so we had to put those back in ourself. This house has NO AIR CONDITIONING. It is not stated in the listing so just know if it’s summer when you stay (like me) you will have a heat stroke in the house. The porches haven’t been swept off in a long time. There was still last years leaves on the porch making it extremely slick if they are wet. This home is nothing like the listing. The Vacasa customer support is extremely rude and not willing to help. They do not care that it is extremely dangerous to get to and from the home and they are not willing to help get you to something safer.
Tabby J.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Shannon B.
7 February 2023
Great Location!
Excellent location! Closest house to the lodge.
Shannon B.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Laura S.
20 December 2022
Will be back
Well stocked and plentiful in all the basics. If you have any problems, staff are on site within minutes. It is an awesome place to stay, more exclusively in regards to ski in/ ski out. Heating the space is difficult and at times overly hot. Excellent for kids over 3 and ideal location for first time skiers!
Rental was nice but I just didn't feel safe because my husband and son fell on steps but I called and they moved us to a better property I would rent from them again definitely.
Cabin was inaccessible for parking, even after calling to verify. (had an elderly person with us that uses a cane. Had to walk down a set of steps - that the rails on the side fell over and then walk thru unlighted woods (not a path) to get to it. Customer service was awful. Started talking to them at 4 pm - was told someone would get back with us in 1 hour - to see about moving us to another cabin, no response. called back - same response and same no contact. did this until 8 pm and we finally had to leave. received an email at 1:30 am stating that a full refund would be given. 2 weeks later - call them and someone says they will issue the credit. Then they only give a part of the credit due. Disputing charges with credit card company now for the balance.
robin C.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Meghan C.
20 March 2022
Great location on the slopes!
This was a great house right on the slopes, closest home to the main lodge where you rent equipment and get lift tickets. Overall we had a fantastic stay! One thing to note, the access from the house is a little steep (and muddy in March) getting on the slope but there is a path around some other houses that is more easily accessible that starts you a little higher on the slopes. It is also a little trek from where you park your car which may be something to consider for loading/unloading but we actually did not even need to leave over the four days of our stay so this wasn’t an issue. Our whole family had a blast and we are planning to make it an annual trip!
Meghan C.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Jennifer O.
15 March 2022
Awesome slopesider
We've stayed at several slopesiders at Sugar and this was our favorite so far! It's literally the first one at the base and right on the field so great for sitting out on balcony and watching everyone. Other than the fact the washing machine didn't seem to be working at the time, we loved everything else and had an amazing time! Would have given it a 5 if it weren't for that.
Perfect location.parking and ease of getting to slope are shortcomings. Needs boardwalk extension across ditch. Otherwise excellent
Lee T.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Lauren H.
10 February 2022
Cuteness on the Slopes
Perfect for ski in ski out! Walk to lodge, tubing and ice skating. Great location just needs some updates lighting etc…
Lauren H.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lacy O.
29 January 2022
Ski in/ ski out
We had a fabulous time. It was right on the slope for us to ski in and ski out whenever we liked. It was the perfect set up for our family of 5.
Lacy O.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Jeff C.
25 January 2022
Great location to ski slope
Great location to the ski slope and lodge. A better walkway from the parking spot to the home would be nice and there was no cable working during our visit, but the tv was able to stream services. The outside porches had not been shoveled and had a few feet of snow and ice, but property was in overall good condition. We're a family of 5 and our kids loved it. We enjoyed our stay and would stay here again.
Jeff C.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Benita P.
3 January 2022
Ups and downs
The view - the washer didn’t work the fireplace was full of ashes it was a good hick down hill very hard for a person over 50. Taking bags food etc up and down the hill. Needs gravel very muddy
Benita P.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Kimberly W.
15 October 2021
Getaway
We came for fall break. Nice and relaxing.
Kimberly W.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Christian G.
14 September 2020
Fun getaway in the mountains
I really enjoyed the cozy, quiet environment. The place could use some maintenance, but overall I had an amazing time! Beautiful view of grandfather mountain from the deck.
The roundhouse is comfortable and well-located. It’s not as isolated as it looks in the pictures, and you can hear noise from the surrounding houses and the ski resort. It’s a quick drive to downtown Banner Elk and central to other regional places of interest (hikes, swimming holes, rafting companies). The beds are comfortable, but more lighting would have been good—there’s hardly any overhead lighting. The kitchen is small but it’s good for minimal cooking. Bring your own chairs for the balcony.
This property is not as it is listed. It is much less updated, and it is dirty. Also it was advertised as having 3 twin beds when there were only two. There were bugs in the queen bed and the hot water barely worked. Overall the property was very disappointing.