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'First Chair Vista' - Walk Directly onto Slopes!

Vacation home near Sugar Mountain Resort in Banner Elk

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A spacious living area with a large window, a wooden ceiling, and a cozy seating arrangement.
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Interior
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Place, Sugar Mountain Resort
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sugar Creek Gem Mine
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Grandfather Mountain
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Banner Elk

In Banner Elk .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Sugar Mountain Resort and 2 miles (3 km) of Sugar Creek Gem Mine with a stay here. Linville River and Grandfather Mountain State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sugar Creek Gem Mine - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Grandfather Mountain - 18 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 20 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Appalachian State University - 28 min drive - 18.2 miles

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

'First Chair Vista' - Walk Directly onto Slopes!

Going Skiing- You can't get any closer. When they make snow, it's falling on your roof. This ski in, ski out property is located on the main slope of the Sugar Mountain Ski Resort. From your living room you can tell the color of a skiers eyes as they go down the professionally groomed slopes. This home has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Owners spared no expense when it comes to comfort. All beds have brand new memory foam mattresses and the bungalow is equipped with a tankless water heater that offers unlimited hot water after a cold day on the slopes. It has a fully equipped kitchen so you can provide the cuisine your group desires during and between their runs on the mountain. Large TV with cable in the living room will provide entertainment when not skiing. Unit also offers wireless internet and is equipped with a washer and dryer. Completely renovated in 2019, it is a skiers heaven to stay. This ski bungalow sleeps up to 8 people. Slopesider 13 is the lower level of a duplex home. The upper floor is not rented so no noise from guests above. This unit does have outside security cameras to monitor wildlife. Absolutely NO PETS! No Check-in's Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day. All guests required to sign rental agreement upon booking.

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Jacuzzi / Views of Grandfather Mountain / Secluded
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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting 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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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
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Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Going Skiing You Can't get any Closer
Going Skiing You can't get any closer.
Going Skiing- You can't get any closer. Banner Elk
Going Skiing- You can't get any closer. Private vacation home
2491-172705

Frequently asked questions

How close is 'First Chair Vista' - Walk Directly onto Slopes! to the airport?

This vacation home is 55.4 mi (87-min drive) away from the Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 'First Chair Vista' - Walk Directly onto Slopes! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does 'First Chair Vista' - Walk Directly onto Slopes! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 'First Chair Vista' - Walk Directly onto Slopes!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at 'First Chair Vista' - Walk Directly onto Slopes!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at 'First Chair Vista' - Walk Directly onto Slopes!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does 'First Chair Vista' - Walk Directly onto Slopes! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does 'First Chair Vista' - Walk Directly onto Slopes! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is 'First Chair Vista' - Walk Directly onto Slopes! to downtown Banner Elk?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Sugar Mountain.

'First Chair Vista' - Walk Directly onto Slopes! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Perfect location for short skii trip. Smaller home but worked great for 6 people.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ronda W.

Exceptional rental experience!

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: It was the perfect family ski weekend at Sugar! We have always wanted to stay in the Slopesliders and it did not disappoint! The rental company provided exceptional service and the rental was in the perfect location, nicely decorated and well cared for. We will definitely be returning!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Clint L.

Great visit!

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: Perfect location kids and adults had a blast.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Maggie H.

Great family spot

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: Loved our time here.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TERESA N.

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

Memories New Years 2023

Was a great place, just walk out the back door and you were on the ski slope. Very clean!! We will for sure be back. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Weekend at Sugar Mountain 2024

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: We’ve ski’d Sugar many times and so knowing the area we opted for a slope side rental to avoid the parking lot/ busing hassle on Christmas week. Perfect location, mere steps onto the Birch (green) slope. Other skiers and boarders provided lots of entertainment as they raced past our advantage point, day and night. We skipped the lodge dining with our “on slope dining.”
Verified

8/10 Good

Douglas L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location, a few issues

Enjoyed the property. Love the location and the view! We had some issues with the heating system that could have been a bigger issue than it was. The property management team was considerate about the issue but couldn't resolve it prior to our departure. Probably won't stay again. Furnishings are nice and the best of the locations we've stayed at Sugar.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Xiaodi A.

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

Great Property

Our kids go to Sugar Mountain snow boarding every year, we booked this property because of its location. it is clean and cozy, convenient to everything we need for the ski trip. Besides watching our own kids we really enjoyed watching other people going down the slope! The only few minor things we struggled with was working with the thermostat (keeps on stop heating in bedrooms), not to have big enough of pans to cook for 8 People, and we only had pillows and bed covers for 6 - but the management was very nice and responded as soon as we called the next morning. The overall experience was good, and we will consider to stay at the property again in next winter!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

Best seats in the House

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: I had a family ski trip with age range from 70 - 3 years of age. The cabin was clean and they had great kitchen accessories for cooking. There was 2 places to park and unload as you walk down stairs to the lower level. The bathrooms were updated and nice showers when you get off the slope. The stepping outside and going down the slope was fabulous and skiing back also very grand. The kids wished they had a hot tub but that wasn't a deal breaker. We had to figure out the thermostat as there was heat when you needed it but was hard to get the thermostat to kick off when it got warm enough. We kept it at the lowest setting most of the time.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Will J.

Perfect for family with kids.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Ahhh Slopesider#13. Perfect for our situation (2 kids and 4 adults) and we had the best time. Easy check-in. Very roomy (actually larger than what I thought from the pictures). No issues with cleanliness. Perfect location. Just a few steps and your on a green slope. I think we had more fun watching skiers from the living room and laughing than we actually did skiing. Suggestions are to add some type of fireplace under the TV, more comfortable mattresses and an option to rent the top section, but other than that perfect. Would stay here again and would recommend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Slopesider 13 Sugar Mountain

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: We always have a great time when we rent Slopesider 13! It is right on the slope which makes it so easy for skiing. The view is second to none. I would recommend everybody to rent this unit. There is only one issue that I don’t like about it. When you are done skiing for the night the TV doesn’t work properly you will spend 30 minutes to find one or two channels that work and they will be trying to sell you stuff! It is hilarious! No worries we will be back forever and ever!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

Right on the slopes!

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: If you want ski in ski out, this is it! No steps from the bottom level to the slopes and very level terrain vs other slope homes. House was plain but clean, had most everything needed in the kitchen and comfy beds. The second bathroom is on the smaller side, but the master bathroom is the very roomy. Our kids love the bunk room! There are tons of hooks throughout the home for hanging ski things, but not much closet space for true hanging clothes during other months. A few chairs in the kitchen vs just the benches would be nice, but we made it work for game nights and meals. I’d also suggest adding a few chairs outside (or pack your own camping chairs) to enjoy the nice gravel area along the slope. This condo does not have access to a deck but the gravel area is a great place to watch the action on the slopes. Definitely a great spot to enjoy the slopes and time with your travel group!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Allison K.

Frozen Pipes but beautiful view

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 size and updates of the rental were great. Unfortunately our time was tainted due to the frozen pipes (No WATER for 3 days) and slowness of maintenance to respond and to correct the issue. We did love the ski in/ski out availability and the property was very clean. Would suggest adding board games, cards etc.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy S.

Right on the Slopes!!

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: We loved our stay here. It was very roomy. The best part was being able to walk right out our door to ski.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jeannette M.

Great location

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: We had a great time at Slopesider 13, but a few practical items were missing. There were only two wine glasses, no new dishwashing sponge, no vegetable peeler and the pillows were very limited and flat or had a cotton ball feel. The trash can lid was also broken. But the location is terrific.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

Slopesider 13

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: very pleasurable experience
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan E.

Great location

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: Great cabin with excellent view of the slope right outside. Was our family’s first ski trip and it was great. Sugar mtn is great and we plan to go back. Was nice to be able to ski to the cabin to rest or for lunch before returning back to the slopes.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

John D.

“Lil” Jack also has a short fuse. He hung up the phone on me.

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Jack called 6 hours before check-in panicked and overwhelmed because the ski resort was hit with a snow storm, he told us not to come because it was all closed down. When I questioned him about providing a different property he got angry and hung up on me. Apparently Jack is also the local weatherman who decides who he thinks can make it based on where they live. I’ve seen snow taller than Jack and we made it with no problem. His office staff told me he got stuck three times that morning. Made me laugh. Jack also referred to the units owner as an ***hole. He tried to ruin our vacation but he failed.Unit says it sleeps 8......4-5 maybe. Absolutely not 8. Door code was invalid, twice. They opened the door remotely the first time, we were never able to lock the unit for 3 days.Unit had good parking, Great ski access. It was clean.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Best location on the slope!

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: We’ve been saying at this unit for over 20 years! The current owners updated it very nicely, the beds are very comfy- except for the bunk beds. The bunk mattresses are hard as a rock, we bring air mattresses. The view is great! It’s very handy when skiing to just stop half way down the slope to eat, rest or warm up, then continue on down the hill. Highly recommend
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kristen c.

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

everything we could have wanted!

On a previous trip to sugar, we saw these homes on the ski slope and I was so happy to be able to book one of them. Super convenient for us - walk out the back door and ski down - voila! There was a lack of snow this year but that is no one's fault (in years past there was plenty of snow and it was freezing). Roads up the mountain are very narrow and windy and parking is limited (hard to turn large suv around) but that is the mountain. House had absolutely everything we needed to cook in a couple nights (local restaurants super busy and hard to get in). Beds were comfortable and nice linens. We felt like we were at home here. Perfect setup for my family of 4 plus my parents who met us there. Look forward to renting this place again next year! My parents don't ski but they enjoyed sightseeing when we skiied and then we all did Ice Skating together, meals, etc. View from the ktichen/living room was so nice while we ate meals and relaxed. The floor was durable and plenty of mats to put boots and shoes on which was great (have stayed other places with carpet and you have to take all the shoes off outside etc.) Lots of hooks to hang clothes and towels on - really well planned out. Had a few questions here and there and PM got right back to us. Highly recommend. Nice and modern and clean!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill K.

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

Slopeside 13

Everything was great,just as advertised clean,comfortable and the perfect location, would definitely stay there again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason B.

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

Family Vacation

Liked the rental and the area
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie D.

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

Very Nice

This rental was very clean and in the perfect location! We enjoyed just sitting in the living room watching our kids snowboard along with all the other people skiing and snowboarding. The home looks exactly like the pictures and was just what we expected. Very comfortable for a family of 5!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

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

Long weekend at Sugar

We had a great time and enjoyed our stay at Slopesider 13. This is a renovated lower unit with fantastic views. True ski-in/ski-out, super convenient location! Everything is exactly as described, and we would definitely rent this unit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kaitlyn J.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication

location location

get for skiers but awkward old house
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

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