Mountain-top villa with mountain views, fireplace, gourmet kitchen & loft Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Mountain-top villa with mountain views, fireplace, gourmet kitchen & loft pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Mountain-top villa with mountain views, fireplace, gourmet kitchen & loft located?

Situated in the mountains, this condo building is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Sugar Mountain Resort and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Linville River. Sugar Creek Gem Mine and Grandfather Mountain State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

10/10 Excellent

Todd I.

21 Jan 2025

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MLK 2025 trip

This is the third year in a row that we’ve stayed in this place and we absolutely love it. Will be returning again next year.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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8/10 Good

Lashonda D.

15 Apr 2024

Weekend Getaway

Overall great weekend stay and beautiful mountain view.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

26 Nov 2023

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Mountains for Thanksgiving

Property was beautiful, to the views outside and decor inside the home. Home was clean, plenty of space, comfy beds, and had great location. Would definitely come back!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

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8/10 Good

Richard H.

26 Oct 2023

Perfect view

The leaf color from this room was fantastic.

10/10 Excellent

Todd I.

25 Jan 2024

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MLK SKI TRIP

Me and my adult son and two of his friends went up on the Martin Luther King holiday. This is the second year in a row. We’ve stayed at this place and we love it.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie C., Myrtle Beach SC USA

20 Sept 2023

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Great Place

This particular unit at the Reserve is very easy to access. You can walk to the front door without having to navigate stairs. This was very nice. The kitchen is very well stocked and the unit is very comfortable. We initially had some trouble getting the television to work and getting a sliding glass door open but thankfully our granddaughter helped figure it out. We did call customer service at the Vacasa but unfortunately they did not get back to us until 72 hours later. We checked in on a Friday and they did not call us until late Monday afternoon. Had our granddaughter not been there to help us out this would have been a huge problem.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Melissa K.

2 Feb 2021

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Disliked: Communication

Disappointed

Tv and fireplace were not working when we arrived. Called the property manager twice and no one showed up to fix it. Also, there was no bath soap, no dish detergent, only 1 dish towel, and no paper towels. They also counted the loft as a bedroom so there was no privacy. It was clean and nicely decorated for the mountains.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Leah T.

2 Jan 2023

Gorgeous views

The colors and views at sunrise and sunset make this rental worth it. The kitchen is well stocked and having a little bit of paper and cleaning products to get you started is awesome. Many cozy throws and blanket options. Some rooms heat more than others, so there are ceramic heaters available to plug in the cooler areas- wish we had found one sooner for the front bedroom. With the snow and the request to take shoes off at the door, it would be great to have a place to put them to dry off the snow when the condo does house 6 people, that’s a lot of snow boots! The upstairs mattresses were the best, but those beds didn’t have sheets already on them so take a look and find the sheets before your kids start sleeping there. The living room furniture is very comfortable! The porch didn’t have all the shown furniture. The master bed was firm- could use a topper or pillow top mattress but the blankets were great. Lots of wonderful storage for clothes. It’s a nice central location to many activities. If I wouldn’t consider it “walk to slopes” as mentioned in the listing. It would also be great to have a few more towels so that laundering them daily isn’t needed on vacation. It really is a gorgeous and well appointed condo- love the low density building and the soaring views. Anyone is guaranteed a wonderful getaway in 5A.

8/10 Good

Melissa K.

23 Mar 2025

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Great location and nice condo.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

20 Dec 2024

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Big and beautiful views of the NC mountains

This villa was perfect for a quick escape to Banner Elk before Christmas. The den opens to a vaulting ceiling with gorgeous views of the mountains. We relaxed on the deck, even though temperatures were chilly. Den furniture is rustic yet modern, and tasteful -- very comfortable too. We enjoyed the stone fireplace. Kitchen table is huge, and the kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed -- even nice wine glasses. The beds were quite comfortable. We highly recommend this villa!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison E.

3 Mar 2023

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Great property

Can’t get closer to the slopes. Clean, well maintained, great view, short drive to restaurants and grocery stores. Perfect for a long weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

2 Nov 2022

An excellent furnished home with a beautiful view

The home had everything I needed and was all we wanted. The view from the balcony was Stunning and very colorful. The house was very clean on arrival and very well equipped. We really enjoyed our stay.

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10/10 Excellent

Vanessa H.

17 Jul 2022

Lovely condo with a lovely view

This condo had everything we needed for our stay. It was perfectly clean when we arrived. Beds were comfortable. The balcony was my favorite part because I could just sit, admire the view, and read a book. Lots of things to do in easy driving distance. I have one recommendation. You have some handy instructions on the kitchen counter for when people arrive. I would add one that says "Upon arrival, check to see if water main is turned on and breaker for hot water tank is in the on position." You can include a note about where those are. We had some struggles with those two things. When the toilet won't flush, your first thought isn't "I wonder if the water is turned on." Your first thought is "Do I need to call maintenance?" Same with when you're getting into the shower but there is no hot water. That one simple idea of having a note would save some aggravation. Other than that, our vacation was delightful. There was nothing that we wished we had but didn't. The condo is very well maintained.

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10/10 Excellent

David W.

25 Jan 2022

Awesome

The unit we rented was everything we had hoped for and more!!

10/10 Excellent

Dean H.

15 Jan 2022

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Good

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

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10/10 Excellent

14 Sept 2021

Our Stay from Aug/11/21 to Sept/15/21

This condo is very comfortable, very well-equipped, has very comfortable beds and also a GREAT view!

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10/10 Excellent

Kerry F.

11 Aug 2021

Loved it.

Beautiful views on the large deck. We stayed here for a month and liked it so well we are coming back next year. The kitchen is fully stocked and there is nothing that is missing. Really liked the hardwood floors. Large master bath, plenty of storage. All together this is a lovely condo community. We have stayed at others in this development but prefer the upper units since there is no steps and the vaulted ceiling with the loft.

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10/10 Excellent

Marcia S.

17 Jun 2021

Exactly as pictured

Mornings and evenings are very chilly so bring warm clothes to enjoy the amazing views off the deck.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Joanie D.

21 May 2021

Just Like the Pictures!

Absolutely beautiful condo! The furnishings were upscale befitting of the architecture and views. Well equipped kitchen, nice linens and comfortable beds. One little hiccup, could not get the fireplace to work but the Vacasa team were there first thing in the morning to fix and left directions on how to light. This was a little pre trip to check out the area for a longer trip in the summer. So happy we found the Reserve and can’t wait to come back! Huge kudos to Abby, Julia and the rest of the Vacasa team on site! Fantastic customer service! See you in a few months!

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10/10 Excellent

Eileen K.

11 Apr 2021

Glorious Views

We loved everything about Condo 5a at the Reserve! The views on both the sunny and even the stormy days were great from the porch. Kitchen was well stocked and the unit was very clean. Definitely a wonderful , cozy place to relax after a busy day hiking.

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10/10 Excellent

SONIA B.

6 Apr 2021

Like at home

Beautiful house, great location!

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8/10 Good

Jeremie P.

21 Mar 2021

Last minute spring break trip

So the condo is actually much nicer in person. It was very clean and the views(when you look to the right) are absolutely stunning. The views to the left has a very ominous looking condominium at the top of sugar mountain. I have no idea how that thing got approved to be built. There were some hiccups like it was freezing inside when we arrived, and no hot water ready to go. We had to turn the breaker on and wait for it to heat up. Then the upstairs toilet leaked into the downstairs bathroom. These things really were not that bad to deal with, it happens. However the master bedroom door is warped and would not shut at all. So my husband and I had no privacy at all during our vacation. The other thing was the trash has to be taken up the mountain and twice it was locked and we ended up driving around an entire day with trash in out truck. The condo had everything we needed, and its was perfectly located for sight seeing and restaurants. We have three teenagers so the layout worked great for us. The twins stayed in the loft which has two twin beds and my son stayed in the second bedroom. The Master bedroom had amazing views, we enjoyed coffee in bed and could see the mountains as for as the eyes can see. The manager was great and handled everything right away, but they really should of done a walk through before guest arrived.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

3 Mar 2021

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Great Rental

Clean, very comfortable, kitchen has everything - very close to Sugar Mountain. No regrets - highly recommend

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawn T.

1 Feb 2021

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Even better than expected!

Our family of 4 just stayed here for 3 nights and it was absolutely perfect. The place is so clean and nicely decorated with great furnishings. Beds were incredibly comfortable, kitchen had everything we could have needed and the views were spectacular. The porch/deck is way bigger than it looked in the pictures and the views were amazing! Teen daughters loved the "extra" loft space so each had their own place to chill and sleep. Overall a fabulous place!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kara F.

18 Jan 2021

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

Perfect

This property was fabulous! It was clean & quiet with a beautiful view & easy travel to the ski resort. Beds were very comfortable as well.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

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