Title: Big Sky: A Serene Mountain Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=117997197&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Big Sky: A Serene Mountain Retreat Vacation home with kitchen, near Sugar Mountain Resort ## Photo gallery for Big Sky: A Serene Mountain Retreat ![Property grounds - Big Sky: A Serene Mountain Retreat (Banner Elk)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/118000000/117997200/117997197/be223f6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Shower, towels - Big Sky: A Serene Mountain Retreat (Banner Elk)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/118000000/117997200/117997197/4d4ff9a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets - Big Sky: A Serene Mountain Retreat (Banner Elk)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/118000000/117997200/117997197/bac2e7c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Big Sky: A Serene Mountain Retreat (Banner Elk)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/118000000/117997200/117997197/50965d41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Big Sky: A Serene Mountain Retreat (Banner Elk)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/118000000/117997200/117997197/e881ffcd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Take advantage of a firepit, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities at Big Sky: A Serene Mountain Retreat. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like bicycling and kayaking at this vacation home. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Big Sky: A Serene Mountain Retreat Big Sky: A Serene Mountain Retreat Big Sky is a tranquil mountain home located just minutes away from Sugar Mountain and downtown Banner Elk. This residence offers ample privacy while remaining a short drive from restaurants, shopping, and various activities. House Features \-Bedrooms & Bathrooms: 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, all conveniently situated on one level. \-Living Room: Spacious seating area with large windows that overlook the front yard. Features a cozy gas log fireplace for those chilly winter days. \-Kitchen & Dining: A large, fully stocked kitchen accompanied by a dining area and table. Laundry room located just off the kitchen. Bedroom Details \-Bedroom 1: King-size bed \-Bedroom 2: Queen-size bed \-Bedroom 3: Queen-size bed Bathroom Details \-Bathroom 1: En suite in the master bedroom, equipped with a tub and a stand-up shower. \-Bathroom 2: Tub/shower combo. Central Heat & A/C Outdoor Space Outside, you will find a fire pit with seating and a spacious, private yard, perfect for gatherings and relaxation. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Firepit ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near an outlet shopping mall ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Bicycles - Kayak - Snow sports gear - Tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Sledding 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115390000/115388800/115388756/cd312a3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Three level condo- views, golf, tennis Sugar Mountain - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor Space [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=115388756&PinnedHotelID=115388756&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98490000/98484700/98484663/265c688c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury cabin retreat, hot tub Banner Elk - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=98484663&PinnedHotelID=98484663&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119450000/119447000/119446918/cb00d98f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New Modern Farmhouse | Peaceful & Spotlessly Clean Banner Elk - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=119446918&PinnedHotelID=119446918&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91700000/91691700/91691608/b2bc6e35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rustic mountain cabin with amazing view, pool table, jetted tub, W/D & fireplace Boone - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 7.0 Good 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=91691608&PinnedHotelID=91691608&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120560000/120552500/120552488/342c01d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Sugar Grove Cabin w/Mountain Views & River Watauga County - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=120552488&PinnedHotelID=120552488&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34190000/34181900/34181899/1d6d00c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### HIGH MOUNTAIN CONDO--PANORAMIC VIEWS! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 2491-274113 ## About the area Located in Banner Elk, this vacation home is in a rural area. Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Grandfather Mountain. Land of Oz and Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade are also worth visiting. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as horse riding and ecotours in the area. [Visit our Banner Elk travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Banner-Elk.dx10821) [View more Vacation homes in Banner Elk](https://www.expedia.ca/Banner-Elk-Private-Vacation-Homes.d10821-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.14081%2C-81.85778&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Yzlo9OLB-uTj-iZ1pTHYZOMIdKI=) Banner Elk, NC ### What's nearby - ![Ever wonder where the Land if Oz is? It is in Beech Mountain, N.C.! This former amusement park opens twice a year - in June for the Journey with Dorothy and in September for Autumn at Oz. #landofoz #Adventure #yellowbrickroad #amusementpark #northcarolina #LocalSecrets #trovember](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183740/11af6ee6-5286-4cd7-a3a9-c27734c9bcdc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Beech Mountain Resort 11 min drive \- 9.3 km - ![Grandfather Mountain featuring a suspension bridge or treetop walkway as well as an individual male](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6162851/1382e0db-4075-4796-b6f3-d6341392c1e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Grandfather Mountain 20 min drive \- 18.9 km - Sugar Creek Gem Mine 17 min walk \- 1.4 km - Lees-McRae College 4 min drive \- 2.4 km - Sugar Mountain Resort 5 min drive \- 2.4 km ### Getting around - Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) 79 min drive ### Restaurants - Town Tavern of Banner Elk 5 min drive - McDonald's 4 min drive - Blink Elk Tap Room 4 min drive - Banner Elk Cafe 4 min drive - Beech Mountain Resort Cafeteria 16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Big Sky: A Serene Mountain Retreat pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Big Sky: A Serene Mountain Retreat? ### What time is check-out at Big Sky: A Serene Mountain Retreat? ### Where is Big Sky: A Serene Mountain Retreat located? ## Have a question? 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