Highlands At Sugar

We are staying at the Highlands at Sugar this week (the last week in August). We have a two-​bedroom unit in the 101 block. We have been very pleased with everything. I was hesitant when I booked the unit sight unseen, especially since it said it didn’t have air conditioning. Well, let me tell you, you don’t need it! This probably should be the hottest time of year (August), yet even in the middle of the day it’s cool here — around 70 degrees. The unit has two balconies, and we have been sitting out there enjoying the FABULOUS view of the mountain across the way and the town below us.
The unit has obviously been remodeled at some point. While the view of the condos from the parking lot is nothing special, the inside is spacious and comfortable. It looks a bit like a hunting lodge, with lots of wood, high ceilings with wooden beams, and snow shoes hung over the fireplace. We are not skiers, but I can see how this place would be great for people skiing on Sugar Mountain. Even in the summer, it’s close to all the things to do in this part of NC — whitewater rafting, hiking, waterfalls, etc.
Our unit has one bedroom upstairs and one downstairs, both with their own bathrooms. There are also sleeping sofas — one up and one down. The master bath has a hot tub big enough for two large people, or three small ones. The kitchen has all the stuff we need to cook meals, and the unit has a fairly good sized dining area. A large screen TV and wood-​burning fireplace round out the living room. We wish we had brought some wood with us, as it is pricey in town. Even in August, at night it is cool enough to have a fire! The resort also has great (and fast and dependable, for a place like this) Wi-​Fi that is included.
The resort has a small indoor pool, a game room and sauna. The staff are friendly and helpful, and responsive to our requests. When we first arrived, we had a window blind that wouldn’t open. Because of it, our view was not what it could have been. I called the office, and within 3 minutes, there was a knock on the door and a guy fixed it, and now our view is beautiful.
This place would be perfect for a family, or even two small families if you were really good friends. For couples, it’s quite nice and spacious. Get a unit with a balcony if you come in summer — it’s the best thing about the place.
We booked this through our time-​share organization, where you never know what you’re gonna get. If you’re in the same situation, rest assured that this is one of the good ones.

Nice place with alot of room (if you get the 2 bedroom). The 2 bedroom unit has a bedroom downstairs (king bed) and a couch in the living room that pulls out to a bed. Upstair in the loft area, there is another couch that pulls out to a bed. And another bedroom (king bed) upstairs. There is a bathroom downstairs with a bathtub, and another bathroom upstairs with a shower and a jacuzzi tub. Full kitchen and a fireplace round out the amenities. The office has a ping-​pong table, pool table and a free «80’s» arcade machine, and an indoor pool and hot tub. Excellent views of Beech Mountain. Free doughnuts in the office on Sunday mornings.