Cozy Ridge-Top Cottage: 5 Min to Ski Lodge, Large Yard, Wood-Burning Fireplace
5.0
Outstanding(77 Reviews)House in Sugar Mountain, NC
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
Welcome to Cool Breeze Cottage!
This cozy cottage sits atop Sugar Mountain in the gorgeous High Country of North Carolina. Enjoy family meals on the large wrap-around deck and evenings around the fire pit. Perfect for a romantic getaway or relaxing with family and friends. The cottage is located 10 minutes from downtown Banner Elk and 20 minutes from downtown Boone. It is surrounded by beautiful hiking trails, fun adventures, great dining options, scenic vineyards, and many impressive local breweries.
We love welcoming families and friends to our cozy house on Sugar Mountain. Please reach out if you have any questions!
KITCHEN: The kitchen is stocked with all of the pots, pans, bowls and utensils you may need to cook at the house. Quartz countertops, new stainless steel appliances and a 12-cup drip/Keurig coffee maker will make you feel right at home. We do provide some cooking oils, basic spices and coffee filters.
The dining table seats 6 and there is a pantry/closet for you to store all of your dry goods.
*Please note - We do not have a garbage disposal and the fridge does not have an automatic ice maker. We do have ice trays.
LIVING ROOM: A cozy space with a wood burning fireplace and a smart TV with a full cable package. You can sign in to your favorite streaming services.
BEDROOMS: Our house has three bedrooms, one downstairs and two upstairs.
1 -bedroom with a queen bed downstairs, there is a dresser and a closet if you wish to unpack.
2- queen bedroom upstairs with a closet
3 - bedroom with 2 twin beds, one is a pull out trundle
All bedrooms are equipped with USB charging stations, an Alexa device and a BlueAir purifier.
BATHROOMS: We have 2 full bathrooms. The downstairs bathroom has a bathtub/shower combo and the upstairs bathroom has a walk-in shower.
OUTDOOR SPACE: Our property is tucked away in the trees, with a large yard, providing a private space to enjoy the outdoors. We have a partially covered wrap-around porch with a couple different seating areas. In the backyard, you'll find a fire pit and a charcoal grill.
PETS: Due to severe family allergies, we can not allow any pets in our home.
The mountains provide fun and adventure year-round. Cool Breeze Cottage is just five minutes from Sugar Mountain Resort. A short drive down the mountain will bring you to the Sugar Mountain ski lodge where you can choose your adventure -- anything from skiing, snowboarding, ice skating and tubing in the winter to tennis, golf, hiking and mountain biking in the spring, summer and fall. If you'd like to try a different resort, Beech Mountain Resort is just a 20-minute drive through Banner Elk.
No matter the season, Cool Breeze Cottage is the perfect destination.
Follow us on IG-- @coolbreezecottage
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW:
-There only one A/C window unit in the house. It is located in the living room. Our house sits high up on Sugar Mountain at 4,600 feet and the average summer temperatures are low to mid 70s. All rooms have a fan and windows that open so you can feel the cool breeze.
-4WD or AWD is REQUIRED in the winter.
-Upon booking, you will be required to upload a photo of your driver's license and sign a separate rental agreement.
-We do not refund due to sickness, weather, storms or road conditions; we highly recommend you purchase travel insurance.
-The maximum number of people allowed in the cottage is 6, including children of all ages. We must strictly enforce this.
-Smoking and vaping is prohibited on the property - this includes outdoor spaces.
-Due to severe family allergies, we do not allow pets. No exceptions.
-Failure to respect the house rules will lead to immediate cancellation of your reservation with no refund.
-We have installed an outdoor camera for security purposes.
This cozy cottage sits atop Sugar Mountain in the gorgeous High Country of North Carolina. Enjoy family meals on the large wrap-around deck and evenings around the fire pit. Perfect for a romantic getaway or relaxing with family and friends. The cottage is located 10 minutes from downtown Banner Elk and 20 minutes from downtown Boone. It is surrounded by beautiful hiking trails, fun adventures, great dining options, scenic vineyards, and many impressive local breweries.
We love welcoming families and friends to our cozy house on Sugar Mountain. Please reach out if you have any questions!
KITCHEN: The kitchen is stocked with all of the pots, pans, bowls and utensils you may need to cook at the house. Quartz countertops, new stainless steel appliances and a 12-cup drip/Keurig coffee maker will make you feel right at home. We do provide some cooking oils, basic spices and coffee filters.
The dining table seats 6 and there is a pantry/closet for you to store all of your dry goods.
*Please note - We do not have a garbage disposal and the fridge does not have an automatic ice maker. We do have ice trays.
LIVING ROOM: A cozy space with a wood burning fireplace and a smart TV with a full cable package. You can sign in to your favorite streaming services.
BEDROOMS: Our house has three bedrooms, one downstairs and two upstairs.
1 -bedroom with a queen bed downstairs, there is a dresser and a closet if you wish to unpack.
2- queen bedroom upstairs with a closet
3 - bedroom with 2 twin beds, one is a pull out trundle
All bedrooms are equipped with USB charging stations, an Alexa device and a BlueAir purifier.
BATHROOMS: We have 2 full bathrooms. The downstairs bathroom has a bathtub/shower combo and the upstairs bathroom has a walk-in shower.
OUTDOOR SPACE: Our property is tucked away in the trees, with a large yard, providing a private space to enjoy the outdoors. We have a partially covered wrap-around porch with a couple different seating areas. In the backyard, you'll find a fire pit and a charcoal grill.
PETS: Due to severe family allergies, we can not allow any pets in our home.
The mountains provide fun and adventure year-round. Cool Breeze Cottage is just five minutes from Sugar Mountain Resort. A short drive down the mountain will bring you to the Sugar Mountain ski lodge where you can choose your adventure -- anything from skiing, snowboarding, ice skating and tubing in the winter to tennis, golf, hiking and mountain biking in the spring, summer and fall. If you'd like to try a different resort, Beech Mountain Resort is just a 20-minute drive through Banner Elk.
No matter the season, Cool Breeze Cottage is the perfect destination.
Follow us on IG-- @coolbreezecottage
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW:
-There only one A/C window unit in the house. It is located in the living room. Our house sits high up on Sugar Mountain at 4,600 feet and the average summer temperatures are low to mid 70s. All rooms have a fan and windows that open so you can feel the cool breeze.
-4WD or AWD is REQUIRED in the winter.
-Upon booking, you will be required to upload a photo of your driver's license and sign a separate rental agreement.
-We do not refund due to sickness, weather, storms or road conditions; we highly recommend you purchase travel insurance.
-The maximum number of people allowed in the cottage is 6, including children of all ages. We must strictly enforce this.
-Smoking and vaping is prohibited on the property - this includes outdoor spaces.
-Due to severe family allergies, we do not allow pets. No exceptions.
-Failure to respect the house rules will lead to immediate cancellation of your reservation with no refund.
-We have installed an outdoor camera for security purposes.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Sugar Mountain, NC
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(77 Reviews)5.0
We enjoyed our three-night stay at the cottage, which was immaculately clean and a perfect size for us to all have room to sleep, hang out, and spread out. We had great family time using the Monopoly game, firepit, and walking around the beautiful area on Sugar Mountain. Sara provided some great advice on hikes nearby as well.
5.0
Loved our stay. Golfed at Sugar and Boone.
5.0
We had a great time staying on Sugar Mountain. We went to the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games and this cabin provided a great retreat.
Owners were super helpful and always responsive. The property and cabin were in good repair and clean.
5.0
Cottage was welcoming and warm. Great deck. Everything you are looking for in a high country cottage. Highly recommend, Sara was very helpful and with good recommendations. Not large, but very cute, comfortable and well laid out.
Got some spring skiing on Sugar Mountain before it closes for the season. Even saw a bear and some deer on the property, pretty cool. Location was perfect. Walked the hilly neighborhood everyday. Great trails everywhere. Spent time at Grandfather Mountain, Glowing Rock, Boone, and Banner Elk. Also recommend the Wilderness Run alpine coaster and Syvalley Zipline in Blowing Rock that has new all electric ATV's. Great restaurants everywhere, especially the local ones. We spent the afternoon at Booneshine Brewery with live music on the beer garden lawn for St. Patrick's Day weekend.
5.0
This was a perfect house for us! Two queen beds, and two twins, +2 full bathrooms, made it comfortable for four people. The kitchen was well stocked, and the place is decorated in a cute style. The porch was great, and we were able to sit on the rocking chairs in the sun.
The driveway is extremely steep, so please do follow the guidelines about four-wheel-drive if there is going to be weather. The Internet was a little spotty at times, but spectrum was able to fix it pretty quickly.
We will definitely be back!
5.0
Charming and delightful stay right on Sugar Mountain. Comfortable home and well-appointed kitchen. Minutes to the slopes! Sara and Ted provided great communication before-during-after our stay. Highly recommend and hope to return soon!
5.0
Home and property were perfect. Modern and maintained but very warm and cozy. Very responsive and accommodating hosts. Great location near the slopes. Home was clean and had a lot of extra items that we needed but didn’t want to purchase to use one time. We enjoyed our stay thoroughly!
5.0
Absolutely wonderful stay. We can’t wait to visit again.
5.0
Had a great time! Against a snowy, wintry backdrop, this warm and well appointed cottage was very conveniently located near some awesome winter activities even for non-skiers. Our family had a blast at the Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster, and, thanks to a tip from Sara to make a reservation ahead of time a couple months ago, all five of us got to do tons of snow tubing runs at the organized and well-run Hawksnest Snow Tubing. We roasted marshmallows for s’mores at the cottage’s own firepit and went ice skating at the Sugar Mountain resort outdoor rink (parking and rink were literally within a 5 min drive). We were close to several restaurants (Bella’s was recommended in the cottage handbook and really hit the spot after all that snow tubing) and got everything else we needed at the Food Lion to cook and eat all our other meals at the cottage itself. The kitchen had all the cookware we needed. We did boardgames in the living room and watched deer wander through the yard from the back deck. The hosts were easily accessible and we had everything we needed for a fun vacation.
5.0
This was our second visit and it was just as wonderful as the first! The house is clean and has everything you need. The owners give great recommendations!
5.0
We enjoyed our stay over Thanksgiving. We are a family of 4. The house had all your could possibly need, except for an iron, but the kitchen was well stocked. We planned to ski however, the weather didn't cooperate. This location is minutes from the slopes and is a well maintained neighborhood. We would stay here again.
5.0
This property was perfect for our small friend group of 3. It was very clean and had what we needed.
Beautiful in the fall!!
5.0
We loved our stay! Wish we could have stayed longer! Loved seeing all the wildlife especially the deer roaming the property!
5.0
This was a perfect stay for 4 adults. The setting was relaxing and private, setting in the trees with plenty of wildlife to observe. The outdoor fire pit was an added bonus. I was pleasantly surprised to find the kitchen had every utensil, dish or cooking pan i could ask for! Definitely would book again.
5.0
Could not possibly have been any better. Absolutely delightful!
5.0
We had such a lovely stay at the Cool Breeze Cottage! It was everything we hoped for and more. We have not had the best luck with VRBO in the past and this experience has restored our faith in the vacation rental process. The house and experience it provided our family not only met but exceeded our expectations. It is by far the best VRBO experience we have had yet. The location was fantastic. The property was beautiful. The house was wonderfully updated, clean, and well maintained. The hosts were lovely and provided excellent recommendations that perfectly suited our family's needs. Thank you for creating such a delightful mountain getaway!
5.0
House was exactly what we needed for our trip to the GMHG.
5.0
Sara and Ted's property is one of the cleanest and best maintained that we've ever booked. The kitchen was stocked with good cooking utensils and dishes (non stick pots and pans, measuring cups, baking sheets, coffee mugs, grilling utensils, etc), not stuff on its last leg like some places. The mud room was nice for getting out of our boots and ski clothes without tracking all the crud through the house, and had enough hooks for everyone to hang hats and jackets keeping everything organized - great for those mom's and wives who are expected to keep up with the belongings of everyone in the house. Lol! They also had some board games and a variety of tv show/movie options which kept us entertained on the rainy days when we couldn't get out much. They literally thought of everything! And the location is only minutes away from everything... not even 5 minutes from tubing and ice skating, 8 minutes to the grocery store, and 15-20 minutes to Grandfather Mountain.
5.0
Thanks so much Sara. It was a wonderful house. Within minutes of skiing, tubing and skating. We had snow and the side yard was amazing for sledding. The house was clean and we even were welcomed with a fun welcome coloring pages and hot cocoa. Perfect winter get-away!
5.0
My husband and I, along with our adult daughter, had a wonderful weekend in Sugar Mountain. The cottage has the amenities of home and is in a quiet, beautiful location with close proximity to everything the High Country has to offer. We were even greeted by deer in the yard when returning from skiing. Great for a weekend or week-long stay.
5.0
The cottage was perfect for our group of 4 adults and 2 kids. Everything we needed was there and the location was perfect for our weekend of skiing at Sugar Mountain. Communication could not have been better! We were very pleased with our entire stay!
5.0
We had a wonderful time in Sara’s place! We had some issues with water in the first hours of our stay but Sara was super helpful and provided fast solution! The house has games for the kids, great deck, and a view to the Sugar Mountain. Occasionally you can even see deers walking by because the place is very peaceful. Thank you very much Sara for all the support during our stay! We’ll definitely be back soon!
5.0
Cozy but spacious cabin. Very clean and well stocked. Love the 1 bedroom and bath downstairs and other bedrooms upstairs.
Super close to ski resort too.
Communication was quick. Owners checked in on us and answered questions promptly.
Highly recommend
5.0
Our family of four (kids 3 & 5) enjoyed Cool Breeze Cottage immensely. We were instantly impressed with the cleanliness and welcome package for our kids. The house is cozy and quaint, but plenty spacious for our family. It has all essentials needed for several overnights from a well stocked kitchen to good washer/dryer. Sara & Ted had plenty of suggestions for our family to enjoy both Sugar Mtn and Beech Mtn. The municipal sledding hill in Beech Mtn is a must for younger kids. While it was cold during our trip, the heating for the house worked great and was easy to adjust if needed. Really, everything has been considered for guest to be comfortable and entertained. We are already discussing our next trip and staying at Cool Breeze Cottage.
5.0
Excelente location very comfortable beautiful landscapes
5.0
Our family of 4 stayed here and loved this house! The kitchen has everything you would need. The house is perfectly clean. There are air purifiers in all the rooms. The beds were very comfortable. There was ample closet space for our clothes. We loved the wrap around porch with covered spots to shield from rain and open spots to sit outside to eat with the family. There is a very nice outdoor fire pit and grill. The house is on a flat lot, making parking and getting in and out easy. It is on a quiet dead end street on Sugar Mountain, so it’s close enough to fun things to do in the area but not in a crowded location. Check in and out was easy. There is a great sized mud room with plenty of hooks to hang coats and bags. Grocery store is 8 minutes away. Other than skiing, there are restaurants, gem mining, shopping, mountain coaster and other fun things to do. Our favorite thing was axe throwing at Hero’s Axe House.
5.0
What a wonderful cabin for a weekend getaway. Comfortable and well-maintained, both cozy and spacious. It fit our group of four very nicely. We look forward to coming back in the warmer months and enjoying the outdoor space.
5.0
Sara & Ted were great hosts! Super helpful with recommendations and very quick to respond :) The cottage was beautiful and perfect for our stay.
5.0
We enjoyed our stay and would definitely return. Clean, good location, quiet area, nice having the indoor fireplace and the exterior fire pit. Host is good communicator. Gary
5.0
Just spent 4 nights with another couple at the Cool Breeze Cabin. It’s a gem…renovated; beautiful kitchen & bathrooms. Every utensil, appliance you’d need not to mention a huge wrap-around deck with an outdoor dining table (with 6 chairs), industrial-grade BBQ grill & fire pit with another 6 chairs. Very comfortable beds as well. Location is very convenient to any of the nearby towns plus local restaurants.
Sara couldn’t have been a better host who was always responsive to any of our questions. And the S’mores kit awaiting us upon our arrival got our stay off to a “sweet” start! Truly a very nice touch.
We couldn’t have been happier with this property nor will you should you be able to rent it! We’ve already talked about renting it again.
5.0
We loved house. Not too far up Sugar mountain, right near the club for tennis and golf and in the winter close to the chair lift. House was cozy and clean, great layout , fire pit outside, fire place inside. Bedroom downstairs and two bedrooms upstairs where the kids stayed. It was ideal for our long weekend trip and we look forward to staying here again.
5.0
A wonderful quiet getaway with my daughter and my son( army S F) special girl. Such a wonderful place for meaningful conversations Just perfect before my daughter returned to boarding school. We loved it
5.0
Cottage was very clean and well supplied. The kitchen was well stocked with quality cookware and dinnerware. The neighborhood was quiet with plenty of trees and privacy. The owner was very nice and provided useful information. I would rent this cottage again.
5.0
Cool Breeze Cottage, July 2022
Cottage was very clean and well supplied. The kitchen was well stocked with quality cookware and dinnerware. The neighborhood was quiet with plenty of trees and privacy. The owner was very nice and provided useful information. I would rent this cottage again.
5.0
Cute house
The house was super cute! The owner was very nice and communicated very well. I loved being able to wake up & have coffee, sugar, & creamer already there. My only complaint was that the beds were hard.
5.0
The entire renting/booking experience with the homeowners was stress free and easy. The house was perfect for a family of 4 and in an excellent location near the ski resort. The homeowners were easily accessible and prompt in their communication. We will plan to rent with them again.
Thanks for a memorable experience for our kids!
5.0
Great place to stay in Sugar Mtn
The entire renting/booking experience with the homeowners was stress free and easy. The house was perfect for a family of 4 and in an excellent location near the ski resort. The homeowners were easily accessible and prompt in their communication. We will plan to rent with them again.
Thanks for a memorable experience for our kids!
5.0
This cabin was perfect for our family of 5. From the fully stocked kitchen to the variety of board games, everything you need is there. The property owners gave great advice on things to do in the area. Communication with them was excellent. Book this cabin! You won't regret it.
5.0
Excellent rental
This cabin was perfect for our family of 5. From the fully stocked kitchen to the variety of board games, everything you need is there. The property owners gave great advice on things to do in the area. Communication with them was excellent. Book this cabin! You won't regret it.
5.0
Our experience was flawless! Sara and Ted were very helpful with recommendations for skiing/snowboarding at Sugar Mountain which saved us a lot of time from standing in lines and instead, got to be on the mountain to take advantage of our long weekend stay! They were super responsive with any questions we had as well. As far as the property, we couldn't have asked for a better location. The place was decorated beautifully and was extremely cozy. We plan on coming back to Sugar Mountain and will definitely look to rebook.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Sugar Mountain?
The average price for a rental in Sugar Mountain is R 3,609 per night. This rental is R 992 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Cozy Ridge-Top Cottage: 5 Min to Ski Lodge, Large Yard, Wood-Burning Fireplace. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Cozy Ridge-Top Cottage: 5 Min to Ski Lodge, Large Yard, Wood-Burning Fireplace pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Cozy Ridge-Top Cottage: 5 Min to Ski Lodge, Large Yard, Wood-Burning Fireplace?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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