APPrès-ski — Hotel in Sugar Mountain

Our family of 7 had such a wonderful time here. We’ve been going to NC for our kids’ spring break for years. Usually we rent a big cabin within 30 mins of the ski slopes and snowboard for 2 days and explore/hike for the other days.

We’ve always wondered what it would be like to stay at a ski in/out. This year we took a family vote and decided this was our year to try it! We were a tad nervous that this condo would feel a bit cramped and we were worried we might miss our traditional midnight outdoor hot tub sessions since the community hot tub/pool area closed at 9.

We were silly to be worried. The condo didn’t feel small at all and it was nice to have more together time as a family rather than the kids all being in separate rooms.

The ability to walk out and be on the slopes was amazing. You could access Tom Terrific or Oma’s Meadow, it was perfect.

The hosts had a lot of thoughtful extras like hand warmers, chapsticks (new unopened) and slippers that made it feel like you were staying at a friend’s house. It really was a nice touch.

The kitchen was well stocked and we were easily able to make all our meals there. Two things to note, the tap water was crazy hot, so if you have little kids, you’d need to be careful. But with older kids it wasn’t a big deal and we could make hot chocolate straight from the tap. There were also only 6 chairs, so we had to get creative at dinner or exile someone to the couch, which was only 3 feet away. Funny how none of the kids got mad about eating on the couch.

At the end of the trip I took a vote again to see if anyone regretted our decision to stay here instead of a larger cabin off the slope. It was unanimous, no one ever wants to stay off slope again. Ha.

My daughter also left her AirPods at the condo and the hosts found them, reached out to us and sent them back.

They go out of their way to make your stay...

Sometimes you just need to get away and actually relax...Apres Ski is the spot if you want to unwind at Sugar Mountain! We just finished a long weekend up here and it was amazing. The location speaks for itself. Step outside, lock your bindings, and you are off for skiing/snowboarding. Easy access on/off the slopes for snacks or lunch. We could let our teens do a few more runs even after the adults were ready for a break... Lifts are super convenient to Oma's Meadow. As far as the condo, it is laid out efficiently and comfortably for a family to enjoy some time together. Side note...the master king bed is incredibly comfortable (and a real blessing after all day on the slopes). The kids reported that the bunks in the other bedroom are also very comfortable (and they are picky). Washer/dryer is a lifesaver to get gear ready for a night session. The ski closet is lockable and keeps your gear out of the condo and secure (strongly recommend the multi-day rental at Highland if you need gear). The living area is cozy for the whole group. The smart tv and cable worked great for Super Bowl Sunday! The balcony overlooks the woods on the mountain with a partial view of the lift to Oma's Meadow and the slopes. It really shines at sunrise with coffee! We appreciated the well stocked kitchen as we ate every meal at the condo all weekend. The owners have gone the extra mile to provide all the essentials and plenty of nice surprises. Bottom line, this condo is completely set up for a family wanting to spend max time on the slopes during their trip. We could have driven up the mountain, parked the truck, and never had a reason to drive down the mountain until we had to reluctantly make the trip home. You won't be disappointed here; we couldn't have asked for anything more and we...

Our goal was to enjoy the fall leaves and hike. This was a great location to accomplish that. We also really enjoyed the tennis courts, pool, and hot tub when we weren't out and about. The condo was clean, attractive, and had everything we needed plus more. I cooked multiple meals and it was great to have the same amenities I would have at home. There were even things like cooking spray and salt and pepper, which are easy to forget when packing. We played lots of cards and there were other games and plenty of puzzles to do had we stayed indoors more. We used the provided brochures and menus to decide what hikes to take and where to eat. The owners were very thoughtful in how they supplied the condo and they were kind, helpful, and great communicators. We would definitely...