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Summer in Vermont is green and inviting, join us!

Summer in Vermont is green and inviting, join us!

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We could have hired a professional photographer, but we did these ourselves.
Welcome!  Screen door will be up in the summer.
second floor into the yellow bedroom, aka "the Treehouse"
Rear lawn, toward the house.
The west deck with awning in place.  Dining table under umbrella at far end.

Overview of Summer in Vermont is green and inviting, join us!

Reviews
5 out of 5 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6153 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Enjoy the area

Waitsfield, VT
  • Popular LocationSkinner Barn11 min walk
  • Popular LocationSugarbush Ski Resort19 min drive
  • Popular LocationNorwich University41 min drive
  • AirportBurlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1, the primary

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2, the Treehouse (yellow bedroom)

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3, the blue bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Other (See Description)

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

First floor bathroom - 3 piece

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Second floor 4-piece bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Summer in Vermont is green and inviting, join us!

UNFORTUNATELY, THIS IS NOT AN IDEAL HOUSE FOR PEOPLE WITH MOBILITY ISSUES. IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE NEGOTIATING STAIRS , I SUGGEST YOU LOOK CLOSELY AT THE PICTURES.

THE REST IS ALL GOOD NEWS.

Waitsfield is a great place to bring your family, friends and dogs ... wide open spaces, fresh air, outdoor activities, winter or summer, all within a few hours drive from all of New England and the tri-state area.

The Snow's Nest is about 2.5 miles from the center of Waitsfield village, where you can find everything you need but still separate yourselves. There are walking trails, canoeing and kayaking, biking, antiquing, farmers' markets, artisanal local foods and fooderies including the Von Trapp (yes, that Von Trapp) dairy farm and store, sporting events, etc.

This is our one and only property we list, we are owner/manager, you are renting our home, we work with you on a personal level..

Play , eat , sleep. Relax and reconnect, with yourself, with family, with nature. Change your venue, refresh, recharge, regress ...

We have everything you reasonably need. Just pack your clothes, pick up some groceries and you're all set. The house is fully equipped, not only with necessities, but with books, games, videos, toys, kitchen gear .... Three good-sized bedrooms sleep six, two bathrooms, air conditioning, large rear deck with with a full retractable awning, covered front porch, 3.5 acres with a vernal pond at the end of a mown path. Apple trees, pear trees, blueberries and wild blackberries ... We are just off the iconically picturesque Common Road east of town. Views to the west. Please look at the pictures, as they say it all, it's very livable. Our home is designed for YEAR ROUND fun and relaxation.

Open floor plan, warm tones, radiant heat floors, gas-burning fireplace. Appliances include gas stove, d/w, microwave, full w/d. You can easily stay for a weekend, a week or a month.

This house has been continually upgraded every year since we bought in 2008. New in the past 12 months ... brand new patio furniture in fall of 2022 and a lot more.

We offer streaming fiber optic Internet with WIFI for your own computer. And of course a huge ass TV monitor.

YOUR CHILDREN AND FLEA-FREE, WELL-BEHAVED PETS* ARE WELCOME. Please clean up after your dog/s.

If you must smoke, outdoors ONLY please, and dispose of butts appropriately.

Please check the calendar for available dates. And get in touch with us. We respond to phone calls or emails, and we want to work with you. You don't make a commitment if you just want to ask a few questions!

* No Akitas, wolfdogs, Chow Chows, Presa Canarios, or pit bulls. Our insurance prohibits these five breeds. Mutts are fine. :-)

Property manager

SM Reilly

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Flea-free and poop scooping required.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
OUTDOORS only. Dispose of butts properly.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Waitsfield

Located in Waitsfield, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Sugarbush Ski Resort and Sunshine Double Ski Lift are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Ben and Jerry's Factory and Ceres. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Skinner Barn - 11 min walk
  • Mad River Glen Cooperative - 16 min drive
  • Sugarbush Ski Resort - 19 min drive
  • Sugarbush Resort Golf Club - 21 min drive
  • Norwich University - 41 min drive

Getting around

  • Waterbury Station - 23 min drive
  • Montpelier, VT (MPV-Edward F. Knapp State) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Three Mountain Cafe - 9 min drive
  • Mad Taco - 8 min drive
  • American Flatbread - 10 min drive
  • Fit To Be Thai'd Thai Restaurant - 17 min drive
  • Toast & Eggs - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Our 3-bedroom home ticks all the boxes for classic New England winter fun! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Our 3-bedroom home ticks all the boxes for classic New England winter fun!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Our 3-bedroom home ticks all the boxes for classic New England winter fun!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Our 3-bedroom home ticks all the boxes for classic New England winter fun! located?

Situated on the riverfront, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Skinner Barn and within 3 miles (5 km) of Artisans' Gallery and Big Eddy Covered Bridge. Mad River Glass Gallery and Elaine Beckwith Gallery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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4.8/5

Cleanliness

4.9/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Jaime R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great ski house in Waitsfield
Very nice place to stay with a warm fireplace
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

5/5 Excellent

Stacy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend stay for business
Very quaint and comfortable house. Conveniently located
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/5 Good

Wendy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Retreat
Location of this property is excellent, beautiful and peaceful. Truly enjoyed this location and would recommend this pet friendly property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home
Lovely home with lots of space. The kitchen was well stocked and making meals was easy. The bed was very comfortable and we appreciated having the washer and dryer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation like a local
So much to love about this property! The house is surrounded by lush landscape plus acreage our son could explore with the dogs. While there is plenty of privacy, nearby neighbors keep you from feeling totally isolated. The expansive deck served as a gathering space for morning coffee, reading, napping, yoga & family meals. The owner provides everything you could need to feel at home along with helpful notes and instructions. As former residents of the Mad River Valley, we chose this property for its proximity to all of our old haunts (shops, eateries, swimming holes, mountain biking & hiking trails). Everywhere you’d want to go is a scenic 10-15 minute drive through a Vermont postcard. Waitsfield Village is just minutes down the road. If you don’t mind hill climbs, you can adventure by foot or bike right out the door. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by SM Reilly

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Our VT barn cats Cosmo, Moxie, and Bernedoodle Toby and we who serve them welcome you. Animals rule! We love well-behaved, flea-free pets with the exception of some dog breeds (sorry, our insurance requires it). We realize there are good dogs and bad dogs out there of every breed, but the following breeds are generally acknowledged to carry the greatest risk ... pit bulls, akitas, rottweilers, chow chows, presa canarios, or any wolf/dog combination. Mixed breeds are fine (who doesn't love a mutt).

Why they chose this property

No better place on the planet than the State of Vermont, in any season (ok, maybe not mud season)! Sure, great skiing, but great all year round with the wonderful outdoors yours for hiking, biking, fishing, tennis/golf, birdwatching, long trails, kicking back on the east porch or the west deck ... get away from the daily grind, Vermont will help you hit your reset button!

Waitsfield and the entire Mad River Valley are very special places in Vermont, a unique blend of real country living and 21C amenities. Stroll Waitsfield's outdoor market on the weekends, sampling local foods and beverages, sit on one of the couches in the local movie theatre while eating your freshly grilled burgers from the lobby restaurant, go antiquing, visit art shows, take a glider ride at the local airfield, jump in the Mad River to cool off, hike The Long Trail (part of the Appalachian Trail), ride a horse, go fishing, take in a live show at the Skinner Barn, and on and on ...

What makes this property unique

We don't aim to be the fanciest house, but then, do you want to tiptoe through a showcase property, or let your kids and dogs off their leashes? We DO aim for comfort, convenience and fun. The entire house is planned to be a walk in/walk out operation - just pack your suitcase, and stop at the grocery store, everything else you need is here already. It is clean, and furnished specifically for family and social gatherings. Enjoy the unspoiled and varied scenery for dog walking, biking, or just kick back on the front or back decks and watch the wildlife. Waitsfield can cover all your shopping needs. Sorry, no rentals longer than six weeks.

Languages:

English
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