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The Highlands at Sugar

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star apartment near Sugar Mountain Resort

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Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player
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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Terrace/patio
Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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2173 Sugar Mountain Drive, Banner Elk, NC, 28604
  • Place, Sugar Mountain Resort
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Sugar Creek Gem Mine
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Grandfather Mountain
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area | Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Terrace/patio

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Banner Elk

In Banner Elk .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Banner Elk apartment, you'll find Sugar Mountain Resort and Sugar Creek Gem Mine. Linville River and Grandfather Mountain State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sugar Creek Gem Mine - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 14 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Grandfather Mountain - 18 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Appalachian State University - 32 min drive - 17.2 miles

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪5506' Skybar - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Highlands at Sugar

Family-friendly 3-star apartment near Sugar Mountain Resort
The Highlands at Sugar offers its guests an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the family-friendly The Highlands at Sugar. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Banner Elk apartment is smoke free.

  • 57 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
The Highlands at Sugar offers 57 accommodations with fireplaces and washers/dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations at this 3-star apartment have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Banner Elk apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and DVD players. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.

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The Lodge at Banner Elk
Banner Elk
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 1,002 reviews
$129 nightly
The price is $145
Apr 16 - Apr 17
Total with taxes and fees
The Lodge at Banner Elk

Property amenities

Ski

  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Playground

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Games
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Local maps
  • No housekeeping service
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Vending machine

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • 57 units

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-in hours are from 4 PM-5 PM on Sunday-Thursday and from 4 PM-6 PM on Friday-Saturday.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a first aid kit in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property is also known as

Highlands Sugar Cabin Banner Elk
Highlands Sugar Cabin
Highlands Sugar Banner Elk
Highlands Sugar
The Highlands at Sugar Apartment
The Highlands at Sugar Banner Elk
The Highlands at Sugar Apartment Banner Elk
The Highlands at Sugar by Capital Vacations

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Highlands at Sugar to the airport?

The Highlands at Sugar is 58.7 mi (88-min drive) away from the Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Highlands at Sugar have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Highlands at Sugar.

Does The Highlands at Sugar offer free breakfast?

The Highlands at Sugar does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Highlands at Sugar?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at The Highlands at Sugar?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM.

Is there free parking at The Highlands at Sugar?

This apartment offers free self parking.

Does The Highlands at Sugar have a pool?

The Highlands at Sugar features an indoor pool.

Does The Highlands at Sugar have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is The Highlands at Sugar to downtown Banner Elk?

The Highlands at Sugar is 0.7 mi away from Sugar Mountain.

The Highlands at Sugar Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 368 out of 816 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 816 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 816 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 816 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 816 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Minyoung

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Willie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great place , will come back
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean, good value for the price, great proximity to ski resort, good views
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matias

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view. Having the fireplace made a great difference. The unit was big, clean and very comfortable. Great location if you are going to sugar mountain
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Romona

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The frig had food left in it. The hvac unit was super loud. The views are amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Andrea

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Family of 5, 3 kids (4-10) and we stayed 4 nights. The condo had plenty of space, 2bd/2bth with 2 pull outs. We read a recent guest review that the heat wasn’t working and it was too cold. So we brought extra thick blankets, as well as a few pots and extra towels. Well we didn’t need any of them, the condo was fully stocked (minus seasonings). It was 24 degrees our first day and the condo was nice and warm when we got there. The balcony views were beautiful! We visited the pool and the kids enjoyed the heated pool and jacuzzi a lot. The check-in process was quick and we left at 4am so we had to use the after hours drop off box, which was easy to find. The condo was clean, the only thing that got missed by staff was the microwave. It was splattered with red sauce, but I cleaned it with no problem. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kostiantyn

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Santa

Traveled with family
Good location, although it is high up in the mountain, but it has a beautiful view and the lodge we stayed at was huge. Now some cons. The place is outdated and it needs some repair. The shower door in one the bathrooms was broken. It took about 2 days for the living room area to heat up. We asked for a hearer but they ran out. The place needed better cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Haseena

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Really great stay. Spacious apartment, clean and well-maintained. All the cooking tools and pots/pans we needed (but bring your own ingredients/condiments, like salt/pepper). Hot tub and pool were well heated and not crowded even over the holidays. Easy access to the mountains. Only note is that the fireplace hasn’t worked since the hurricane — totally understandable, but would have been nice to have that on the listing. Absolutely would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amy

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely spacious and clean condo that was super convenient to the slopes. Amazing views of the sunset and a very cozy stay. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Older condo, room furniture a bit dated. Sofa bed could use a thicker mattress or at least a mattress foam cover. but overall did the job for a weekend family ski trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was in decent condition. It is just antiquated; the TV did not work properly, and the universal remote was not properly programmed to the TV. The parking was a nightmare and not the easiest to navigate. If my vehicle was any larger it would have been even more difficult (I have an Mid-siz SUV).
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very clean unit, amazing view, and plenty of amenities!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean comfortable spacious unit. Older complex could use some soundproofing between the upper and lower units.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mitzi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet area. The room was clean, well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Charity

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Unit had plenty of room. Staff was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belissa

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Kimberly

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The shower had no hot water. We tried multiple times to get the water hot and it never did. We were not able to take showers so we checked out a day early. I requested a partial refund but have not gotten a response yet.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025