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Experience the Ultimate Escape at Sugar Bear Lodge | 6 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, and More

Home Rental in Sugar Mountain North Carolina

Discover the perfect getaway at Sugar Bear Lodge, a luxury vacation rental in Sugar Mountain, NC. This pet-friendly lodge boasts 6 bedrooms, a private hot tub, and a tranquil ambiance for an unforgettable escape.

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Why You'll Love This Rental

Sugar Bear Lodge is a 4,400-square-foot mountain home in Sugar Mountain, North Carolina, set up to sleep up to 15 guests across 6 bedrooms and additional private sleeping spaces. With 3 full bathrooms and 1 half bath, it’s designed for larger stays that want room to spread out, plus dedicated entertainment areas. Notable features include mountain and ski-slope views from the deck and primary suite, a hot tub, and a sauna accessed from the main-level primary bedroom.

The main level includes a king primary bedroom with an en suite bath, two queen bedrooms sharing a full bath, a living room with a sleeper sofa, and a half bath. Downstairs you’ll find another king bedroom, a queen bedroom, and a bunk room with both a twin/twin bunk and a twin/queen bunk, plus a shared bathroom with a tiled shower. The kitchen is equipped with updated appliances, and the home adds a loft billiards area, a lower-level poker table and dart board, and a large entertainment center for movie nights.

Good fit for
Group and Reunion Family Vacations Pet Friendly Skiing
Sleeps Up to 15 Six bedrooms plus additional sleeping spaces accommodate up to 15 guests.
Hot Tub Outdoors A large hot tub is located just outside the lower level.
Sauna Access A sauna is accessed from the main-level primary bedroom via French doors.
Game Room Options Includes billiards, a poker table, and a dart board for indoor recreation.
Dogs Considered Allows up to two well-trained dogs (40 lbs or less each) with nightly pet rent.
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Property Highlights

MountainsLocation Setting
6 BedroomsBedrooms
3 Full, 1 Half BathroomsBathrooms
Sleeps 15Guest Capacity
4400 sq. ft.Living Space
Internet AccessInternet
TelevisionTelevision
YesAir Conditioning
YesPet Friendly
YesWasher / Dryer
Sugar Mountain North Carolina
Location & nearby Explore the Area

Located in Sugar Mountain, North Carolina, Sugar Bear Lodge is set in a mountain setting within the Blue Ridge Mountains and High Country region. The home is described as sitting across from Sugar Mountain Ski Resort in Banner Elk, and it offers views of the mountains and the Sugar Mountain ski slopes from the deck and the main-level primary bedroom.

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About This Rental

Sugar Bear Lodge is a large mountain home in Sugar Mountain, North Carolina, offering 4,400 square feet of indoor space and sleeping for up to 15 guests. The home includes 6 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and 1 half bath, along with multiple gathering areas that support longer stays and larger groups. A deck off the main living areas provides a place to sit outside and take in mountain and ski-slope views.

The main level centers around the kitchen and living room. The kitchen is stocked for meal prep and includes major appliances and cookware basics, while the living room features a gas fireplace and ample seating. Also on this level are the king primary bedroom with a private full bathroom, two queen bedrooms that share a full bath, and a half bath. A sleeper sofa in the living room adds flexible sleeping space. From the primary bedroom’s French doors, guests can access the sauna.

The lower level adds more sleeping and recreation space, including a king bedroom, a queen bedroom, and a bunk room with a twin-over-twin bunk and a twin-over-queen bunk. This level shares a bathroom with a tiled shower. For entertainment, the home includes a loft billiards area, plus a poker table, dart board, and a large entertainment center for movie nights.

Outside, the hot tub is located just off the lower level, and the private yard includes a fire pit area. Practical amenities include air conditioning, internet access, washer/dryer, parking, towels/linens, and a starter set of paper products and soaps. Up to two mature, well-trained dogs (40 lbs or less each) are allowed with an additional nightly pet rent. Winter travel notes recommend AWD/4WD and/or chains from November through March.

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 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.

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.

Things to enjoy

Activities and Special Interests

This property provides access to the following activities and special interests:

Biking
Canoeing
Fishing
Golfing
Group and Reunion
Horseback Riding
Hunting
Mountain Biking
State National Parks
Pet Friendly
Skiing
Cross Country Skiing
Snowmobiling
Fly Fishing
Hiking
Family Vacations
Kayaking
Wineries and Vineyards
What's included

Property Amenities

Featured Amenities

Television
Fireplace
Internet Access
Dishwasher
Air Conditioning
Washer/Dryer
Hot Tub

Suitability

Children Welcome

Property Features

Refrigerator
Coffee Maker
Microwave
Stove
Toaster
Oven
Parking
Towels/Linens
Balcony

Entertainment

Game Room
Guest feedback

Testimonials

Sugar Bear Lodge
By Lushell On 01/21/2021
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!

Great Place!
By Daniel On 01/07/2021
Great place to relax!

Great Property And Location!
By Nikki On 12/28/2020
This cabin was perfect for our family, we loved the location and all the space! The beds were comfortable too!!

AMAZING VIEWS
By Susie On 12/21/2020
What an amazing home! Very convenient to Sugar And Beech Skiing. Amazing views! This house has everything! We will definitely be back!!

Wonderful Location Convenient To Skiing
By W Wyndham On 12/17/2020
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.

THANK YOU
By Fred On 11/03/2020
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.

Excellent
By James On 08/24/2020
Excellent fun times

Beautiful!
By James On 08/11/2020
Quality home as advertised

We Spent A Week At Sugar Bear Lodge...
By Joey On 07/13/2020
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!

Perfect All Around
By Kyle On 06/17/2020
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!

Great Cabin For A Large Group. It Had Everything We Needed And Was Clean And Comfortable!
By Kim On 02/24/2020
Very easy.

PERFECT VIEW
By Natalia On 01/24/2020
Such a perfect view, comfortable and awesome location

AMAZING CABIN
By Natalia On 01/23/2020
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.

MEMORIES
By Kim On 12/17/2019
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!!

GREAT LONG WEEKEND
By Garry On 06/10/2019
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!

Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Sugar Bear Lodge presents an enticing blend of luxury and tranquility, offering an ideal escape for those seeking respite from the bustle of daily life. With six bedrooms and an array of amenities, this lodge is designed to cater to the needs of discerning travelers. From the expansive deck providing stunning views of the surrounding mountains to the newly added sauna and hot tub, every aspect has been meticulously crafted to ensure an unparalleled experience. Additionally, the lodge's proximity to skiing and hiking opportunities on the Blue Ridge Parkway makes it an attractive destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether it's the promise of relaxation or the thrill of adventure, Sugar Bear Lodge holds the key to an exceptional retreat.

Lodge Details and Amenities

With a total living space of 4400 sqft, Sugar Bear Lodge offers an ultimate escape featuring 6 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and 1 half bathroom, making it an ideal accommodation for up to 15 guests seeking a luxurious mountain retreat. The lodge's decor exudes a perfect blend of rustic charm and modern elegance, creating a cozy and inviting ambiance. The upscale kitchen comes fully equipped with new furnishings and appliances, while the cozy living room boasts a gas fireplace, providing the perfect setting for relaxation. Guests can also unwind on the large deck with breathtaking mountain and ski slope views. The lodge's amenities are unmatched, including a brand new sauna, large hot tub, billiards table, poker table, dart board, arcade game, and a large entertainment center for movie nights. With Sugar Bear Lodge, experience the epitome of luxury and comfort in the heart of the mountains.

Sleeping Accommodations

The lodge offers a variety of sleeping accommodations, including 2 kings, 3 queens, a twin/twin bunk, a twin/queen bunk, and a sleeper sofa, providing comfortable and flexible options for up to 15 guests seeking a restful mountain retreat. The sleeping arrangements are carefully designed to ensure a good night's sleep for every guest, with top-rated mattresses and thoughtfully arranged sleeping spaces. For those sharing bedrooms, consider these tips to enhance everyone's experience: 1. Utilize room dividers or curtains for added privacy. 2. Coordinate bedtimes and wake-up times to accommodate different sleep schedules. 3. Set clear expectations for noise levels and shared space usage. 4. Consider rotating sleeping arrangements for fairness and comfort.

Virtual Tour

After understanding the comfortable and flexible sleeping accommodations at Sugar Bear Lodge, guests can now experience the lodge's amenities and layout through an immersive virtual tour available on the Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals website. The virtual tour offers numerous benefits, allowing guests to explore the lodge at their convenience, get a sense of the spacious living areas, and envision themselves enjoying the various entertainment options. To make the most of your virtual tour experience, take your time to navigate through each room, pay attention to the details, and visualize how you can utilize the space for relaxation and entertainment. The virtual tour provides the freedom to explore every corner of Sugar Bear Lodge, ensuring that guests can make an informed decision about their stay.

Entertainment Options

Guests at Sugar Bear Lodge can indulge in a variety of entertainment options, including a billiards table, poker table, dart board, and arcade game in the lower level. The lodge offers a range of activities to keep guests entertained throughout their stay:

  1. Billiards and Poker Table: The open loft area features a billiards table, perfect for friendly games, and a poker table for those who enjoy a game of cards.

  2. Dart Board: Test your aiming skills with a dart board, adding a competitive edge to your leisure time.

  3. Arcade Game: Enjoy classic arcade games, providing a nostalgic and entertaining experience for guests of all ages.

  4. Movie Nights: Gather in the large entertainment center to enjoy movie nights, creating memorable moments with loved ones.

With these entertainment options, guests can unwind and have a great time, making the most of their stay at Sugar Bear Lodge.

Special Instructions and Discounts

Indulge in the exclusive offers and practical tips at Sugar Bear Lodge with its special instructions and discounts, enhancing the overall experience for guests. For those seeking warmth and ambiance, firewood is available for purchase, ensuring cozy nights by the fireplace. Returning guests are rewarded with a 10% discount off posted rates, a token of appreciation for their loyalty. Moreover, off-peak specials allow for longer stays, with discounts ranging from 5-15%, excluding holidays. Additionally, guests are welcome to bring their furry friends for an additional fee, adding to the feeling of freedom and relaxation. These special instructions and discounts aim to provide a seamless and rewarding experience, encouraging guests to return to the ultimate escape at Sugar Bear Lodge.

Upscale Kitchen and Cozy Living Room

The upscale kitchen at Sugar Bear Lodge boasts new furnishings and appliances, providing a modern and functional space for preparing meals during your stay. The open layout and ample counter space create a seamless cooking experience, while the high-end cookware and utensils ensure that every meal is a delight. Guests can enjoy the convenience of a spacious pantry and a large refrigerator for storing all their culinary essentials. Additionally, the cozy living room features a gas fireplace, plush seating, and a large entertainment center, making it the perfect relaxation space for unwinding after a day of outdoor adventures. Whether you're gathering for a family movie night or simply taking in the stunning mountain views, the living room offers a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere for all.

Outdoor Features

Nestled amidst the picturesque landscape, Sugar Bear Lodge offers an array of outdoor amenities that elevate guests' experience and leisure activities. The lodge's expansive deck provides breathtaking mountain views, creating a serene setting for relaxation and outdoor gatherings. Additionally, guests can indulge in various outdoor activities, including hiking, skiing, and stargazing, with convenient access to the Blue Ridge Parkway. The large yard features a fire pit, perfect for cozy evenings under the stars. For those seeking relaxation, the brand new sauna and large hot tub offer a luxurious way to unwind while taking in the surrounding natural beauty. Whether it's admiring the mountain views from the deck or engaging in outdoor pursuits, Sugar Bear Lodge presents a perfect outdoor playground for guests seeking freedom and connection with nature.

Guest Reviews

With a focus on providing a comprehensive overview of the lodge experience, the guest reviews for Sugar Bear Lodge offer valuable insights into the satisfaction and experiences of previous visitors.

  1. Pros and Cons:

- Pros: Guests appreciated the location, space, and comfortable beds, as well as the views and amenities. - Cons: Some mentioned the steep and gravel driveway, requiring 4WD or AWD vehicles, and the possibility of chains in winter.

  1. Best Time to Visit:

- Many guests recommended visiting during the winter months to take advantage of nearby skiing opportunities and the cozy atmosphere of the lodge, complete with a gas fireplace and hot tub.

  1. Communication and Handling of Snowstorm:

- Positive feedback was given on the excellent communication and efficient handling of a snowstorm, ensuring a seamless rental process and an enjoyable stay.

  1. Prompt Resolution of Issues:

- Guests expressed appreciation for the prompt resolution of any issues, contributing to a stress-free and relaxing experience.

Accessibility to Skiing and Hiking

How does the lodge's location enhance accessibility to skiing and hiking experiences in the surrounding Blue Ridge Parkway area? Sugar Bear Lodge offers prime accessibility to both skiing and hiking. The lodge is conveniently located near the Blue Ridge Parkway, providing easy access to a variety of hiking trails suitable for all skill levels. Additionally, the lodge's proximity to ski slopes makes it an ideal accommodation for winter sports enthusiasts. The nearby attractions offer wheelchair accessibility and cater to individuals with diverse mobility needs. Guests can also enjoy the stunning mountain views and serene natural surroundings while partaking in these outdoor activities. Whether it's hitting the slopes or embarking on a scenic hike, Sugar Bear Lodge provides the perfect base for experiencing the ultimate escape in the Blue Ridge Parkway area.

Additional Information

Sugar Bear Lodge offers a range of additional information and amenities that enhance the overall experience for guests, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Additional information and amenities include:

  1. Firewood Availability: Guests can purchase firewood on-site, allowing for cozy evenings by the fireplace or around the fire pit in the private yard.

  2. Discount for Returning Guests: Returning guests are rewarded with a 10% discount off the posted rates, showing appreciation for their loyalty and encouraging future visits.

  3. Dog-Friendly: Guests can bring their furry companions for an additional fee, ensuring that every member of the family can enjoy the getaway.

  4. Off-Peak Special: Guests staying longer than the minimum nights can benefit from a 5-15% discount, excluding holidays, providing a special incentive for extended stays.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sugar Bear Lodge is located in Sugar Mountain, North Carolina.

Sugar Bear Lodge accommodates up to 15 guests.

6 Bedrooms and 3 Full, 1 Half Bathrooms.

Yes. Sugar Bear Lodge is listed as pet friendly. Review the manager's policies for any pet restrictions or fees.

The property lists a 2-night minimum stay.

Sugar Bear Lodge is professionally managed by Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals.
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