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Waterfront Chalet w/ 2 Fireplaces, Private Hot Tub, washer/dryer, & Creek Access

Unwind by the chiminea alongside babbling creek waters or enjoy family meals cooked to perfection on your private gas grill – this cozy ski chalet is where memories are made.

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Outdoor spa tub
TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
4 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire chalet

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 11199 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Waterfront Chalet w/ 2 Fireplaces, Private Hot Tub, washer/dryer, & Creek Access

Icicles Ski Chalet

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When you choose this wooded haven as your home base, you will never want to leave! This two-story chalet sits on a babbling creek and pond, creating an environment of true tranquility. The ski shuttle conveniently stops across the street (or you can walk to the lift). The open-concept layout has a central gathering space, detailed with a wood-burning fireplace and flat-screen TV. A full kitchen has all you need to create your favorite meals, while a second living room provides an arcade game.

With multiple alfresco living areas, you will have plenty of opportunities to take in the alpine air. After days on the slopes, relax in the private hot tub. Or fire up the gas grill for a home-cooked meal. There is even a sitting area with a chiminea alongside the creek. All four bedrooms are located upstairs – two suites feature a private balcony, while the main suite has a wood-burning fireplace, a TV, and an en suite bathroom.

Things to Know
Full kitchen
Free WiFi
Nearby public golf & tennis (seasonal)
Family-friendly with fireplace guards
Ski shuttle across the street
The chiminea by the water is available seasonally
A queen sofabed in the living area provides an added sleeping option
This home does not have air-conditioning
This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Ski shuttle details: RIGHT across the road, 2 min walk

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 manager

Vacasa of North Carolina

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Arcade/game room
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Tennis on site
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2143 sq ft (199 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

Property is also known as

71485

About the neighborhood

Map
Sugar Mountain, NC

What's nearby

  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 4 min walk
  • Lees-McRae College - 5 min drive
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park - 15 min drive
  • Grandfather Mountain - 18 min drive
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blind Elk Tap Room - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪5506' Skybar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Chalet w/ 2 Fireplaces, Private Hot Tub, washer/dryer, & Creek Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Chalet w/ 2 Fireplaces, Private Hot Tub, washer/dryer, & Creek Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Chalet w/ 2 Fireplaces, Private Hot Tub, washer/dryer, & Creek Access?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Chalet w/ 2 Fireplaces, Private Hot Tub, washer/dryer, & Creek Access located?

Located in the heart of Banner Elk, this chalet is within a 15-minute walk of Sugar Mountain Resort and Sugar Creek Gem Mine. Linville River and Grandfather Mountain State Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Waterfront Chalet w/ 2 Fireplaces, Private Hot Tub, washer/dryer, & Creek Access Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 30 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Angie R.

Cozy chalet with water views
The hot tub is amazing! Listening, and watching the the creek with the small waterfalls while drinking coffee is very nice.
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8/10 Good

Stacy N.

Great place for the money
The location is great for snowboarding at sugar mountain. The hot tub is the perfect place to relax after a day on the mountain.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

Joseph C.

Great place will be returning
Fantastic places to stay and we will be staying again in the future. My one Complaint is that the yard needed trimmed my one and a half year-old couldn’t even see over the grass. And that bunkbed was awful . All the other beds and couches were super comfortable. Kitchen had nice utensils and cookware. we loved it and want to go back
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Donald W.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrible
This stay was terrible. Didn’t see anywhere on listing this place didn’t have AC. Then the power went out so we didn’t have power for a whole day. Payed for late check out and they rental company didn’t tell a realtor so we ended up having to leave early because a house showing. Trash left over from previous tenets.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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6/10 Okay

stewart c.

Great location. Horrible cleanliness
House was awesome and location/access great .. The cleanliness of the house was very bad. All bed sheets where nasty hairs and stains on sheets .. One bed had on mattress protector on it . Yard had not been mowed or weedeated in long time. If up keep was done this would be amazing as a nice creek with waterfall runs through yard.
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10/10 Excellent

Maureen H.

Great Winter Getaway
Plenty of beds and bathrooms for our group. Kitchen had everything we needed. Enjoyed the hot tub both nights. Easy walk to the slopes. Kids enjoyed the arcade room (2 of 3 were working). Happy parking was on a flat space (no hills).

8/10 Good

Newton L., Marietta ga

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for summer and winter
Vacasa customer service was amazing. There need to have some electrical maintenance. Very few switches worked. No outdoor lights worked either
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Michael S.

Unsanitary conditions
The house was never cleaned before we arrived, they dropped off clean linens when we notified them of the uncleanliness. We would never recommend Vacasa.

6/10 Okay

Chris A.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Could be awesome
This place could be awesome, but several factors made it not so. It wasn't ready on time for check in (by more than an hour) and it wasn't all that clean. There were moths in the fridge, unhooked smoke detectors in a pile in the kitchen - stuff like that. Not major, but not great. Also the ice machine didn't work. House and location were fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

vicky s.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
not so clean
Disappointed with the overall look of the building much older than presented, Jacuzzi was old and not so clean, so was the house. Missing pillowcases-which we needed several calls to get. I understand that the cleaning needs to be timely but also should have been more thorough...I felt we left the condo cleaner then when we got it. Would like to receive some refund for the cleaning fees.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Luke S.

Great Location and House but...
Group of 7 fiftyish year olds for a long weekend of skiing. House is directly across the street from the lower parking lot for Sugar Mountain skiing. Put your ski boots on and walk to the bus that will pick you up right there. House was nice but somewhat dated as all of the houses in this area are. Master bedroom has a fireplace and an updated bathroom. Had to log in to our own account to watch live TV. Kitchen was adequate and had what we needed for the weekend. Comfortable couches to relax. King in master, King in jacknjill bathroom set up, double bed under bunk bed on other side of bathroom, queen bed in last bedroom. Towels provided along with starter TP and Paper towels. Amenities and responsiveness is where the star drop comes from...Pinball machine does not have a left flipper. We arrived on Friday and hot tub smelled like frog water. Maintenance came and drained it then re-filled so no use on Friday. No chemicals were put in tub. Was able to use it Saturday night after a full day of skiing. Back to Frog Water on Sunday morning. Ive had a hot tub for 30 years and never in 1 use has it gone to bad water. Called the 800# at 8:14 am and was told to expect a call shortly but had not received at 5:45pm so called back and was told nothing they could do...not the service I expected. Oh, but they did offer us $20 credit in 4-6 weeks. If we had known the tub would have been an issue we would have just opted for a ski in/out instead.

6/10 Okay

Cathy C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of space
Location was amazing. Plenty of room for 7 adults. Lots of table and chair space! Great living room, with all-reclining furniture. Game room was great, but pinball machine only partially works. That being said, house needs maintenance. Mostly annoying stuff that’s easily fixed or replaced. Such as… bring all your own baking pans, theirs are dirty rusted and completely unusable. Fridge door missing all the shelves. Sink disposal didn’t work. Beds all comfortable, EXCEPT the bunk bed mattress (lower, didn’t use the top), was so uncomfortable we couldn’t use it. Outside. Creek, beautiful and such a soothing sound. Hot tub was so nice and ran perfectly. But, everything was dirty, and this is where lack of maintenance really shows. It’s obvious no one maintains or cleans all of the exterior decks and stairs. Fire pit area, in complete disarray and furniture was awful. None of the parking area or path/steps down to the house are lit; there are lights but none of them work. it’s pretty obvious the owners don’t ever visit or use the property. It could be an exceptional property for families if someone just put some effort into it. Bottom line. If you are looking for a launching pad with plenty of space and a decent kitchen to prepare and eat meals before you head out for the day, this place works. Last note: if you bring your kids… there is no yard and zero outdoor space for kids to play.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

frank m.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Meh
Better to start with the No's and finish with the Pro's. Upon arrival there was a musty smell in the house, one of no central A/C or simply being shut up for a while. There was trash on the back porch still and well as burnt beer 6 packs and vaping cartridges out around the chimenea. A vent was hanging out of the ceiling in the living room. One of the stove eyes doesn't work. Only one arcade game is functional, pin ball has missing button to be able to use L bumpers and POV shooting game never powered up at all. No hair dryer at all in house. Hot tub filthy. Never got above 94F and had gray "jellyfish' coming out of jets. As a hot tub owner, it's past time to be drained and fully cleaned. Last day on way out, heating element is shot in dryer. Washed clothes only to tumble dry with no heat for 45 minutes. Had to find a coin operated laundry on the way out of town. It's a dated property where pics are not truly revealing and obviously filtered when you review them online. So my wife and I began to clean. A lot. The Pros, our property was ready early and we received the text. Our check-in info was clear and easy to follow. Someone had cut some firewood for us and left it on the back porch that burned great in a warming and inviting fireplace. This is a nice size house! Each and every room had a smart tv and was easy for our kids to use as we have Roku at home. The back porch was huge and great to hang out on. Kids loved the creek behind the property. More than enough level parking. Close to a ton to do from gem mining to great eating. Super close to Sugar Mtn resort, but I wouldn't walk with small children. the arcade game that did work has a ton to chose from, my son's favorite anyway. Upon contacting Vacasa, we had a hair dryer the next morning (had already left for the slopes) and they also refunded the cleaning/hot tub fees. They were unaware of the dryer upon departure. They called several times to assist us with our stay. We'd love to stay again and give 4+ stars but the owner needs to get involved as there are other properties nearby for just a bit more that seem more rewarding.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

Icicles Ski Chalet
Great place, close to the resort. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Bejoy K.

Perfect location and Cozy Place
The location is perfect, we were able to walk to Sugar mountain Skiing and Tubing places. The home is cozy, perfect for family and friends with parking available for 4 cars.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
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6/10 Okay

Joe K.

It was ok. The place had big black ants in the kitchen and the house had a weird smell.
It was ok. The place had big black ants in the kitchen and the house had a weird smell.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect home for larger groups
This was an awesome property to stay at with a large group. We had a wonder fall weekend away with our kids (2-16yo) and the home was perfect. The creek outside was a favorite, there was adequate seating, very adequate space for sleeping, and the location was perfect for getting in and out easily (not much travel up mountain roads). It would be an ideal location for a ski group as it is a very reasonable walk to the ski lodge on Sugar. I will say that, like more homes that are listed for this size group, if you are planning on eating meals there the home could use about double the silverware. That would be my only suggestion.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Neelam A.

Best stay ever!
We stayed in many places before but this was the best. The house was spacious with all the necessities of life. The game room was a joy for kids and hot tub was so relaxing. We will stay with Vacasa again if the rates for per night are reasonable because sometimes they are on the high side.

8/10 Good

Erica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful North Carolina
Overall, it was ok. Compared to other VRBO homes rented, I thought this was a little cheap in the essentials department. No paper towels in the kitchen. Limited to 2 kitchen trash bags. 3 "complimentary" laundry pods. It boasts of a game room -- 1 of the arcades doesn't work at all. Another has a number of very old late 80s/early 90s fighting games you can 't figure out how to play. So the pinball machine is it. This was one of the reasons we chose this house, for the game room. The area is beautiful. The stream behind the house is minimal and the body of water you seen in the picture -- there's no fishing. But, like I said, the area is beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

jessica n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So beautiful
Getting in was easy. The place was clean, beautiful and so relaxing. The kids loved it. We only planned a couple days there on our way to the beach and wish we would have done our whole trip there instead. Highly recommend this place. Parking was great compared to most that we seen. It really was great. Definitely be staying here again. Grocery store a few minutes away and close to grandfather mountain, which was amazing!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spacious place for our family!
Can't say enough good stuff about this home. Perfect place to gather & also to spread out for our family. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

Chalet memories!
Our family absolutely LOVED everything about this chalet and the surrounding area! We loved the fire places, exploring the creek, the game room (our kids' fave), that each of our kids had their own room and we all loved the kitchen nook! It was a beautiful time of year to go with not many people. So many great places to hike and explore! The house was really clean and cozy, just perfect! None of us wanted to leave. Thank you for this peaceful place! We will be back!!

10/10 Excellent

Milton H., Cedartown , GA , USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location for Skiing and Tubing
Located just yards from Sugar Mountain ski and tubing slopes, Icicles Ski Chalet is perfect for a family outing. With 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths, a game room, well supplied kitchen and hot tub, this place is awesome. We had a great winter vacation. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Dacia A.

Awesome Location
This is the first property as you come down the hill from Sugar Mountain! Walk to the lodge or walk across the street to jump on the shuttle bus. Hot tub for end of ski day soaking and spacious - perfect for our family ski trip!

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at this home. We had 3 generations of family on this trip, from 2 to 70 yrs old, and everyone was equally pleased. It was clean, comfortable, and made for an all-around good vacation. The furnishings were very nice, the kitchen was well stocked, the bathrooms seemed newly remodeled and very nice. We loved the "mud room" in the entryway because there were plenty of hooks to hang wet ski clothes. The hot tub made for a relaxing evening, and all TVs had tons of movies for the kids. The game room was a unique and fun extra that we've never had in a rental home. The location was perfect for getting to the slopes. Our family loved this place so much that we will try to book it next year when we return to Ski Sugar! Thank you for sharing this amazing space with us for our family vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022