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Views!-Spacious 3-floor Custom Chalet. 18 acres. Ski most resorts within an hour

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Exterior
The home is well lit so if you are arriving late-we'll keep the light on for you
Exterior parking area at the main entrance. Please report ALL overnight guests.
These artisan stairs took weeks to create. Hand-laid stone with a gentle arch.
The ground floor living library room. Sleep 3 with a pull out sofa. HGTV & wifi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12334.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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WELLS, VT
  • Lake Saint Catherine
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Wells Lakeside Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Lake Saint Catherine State Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Ground floor living room/library

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

King Suite, Top Floor

1 King Bed

Main floor living room

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Queen and Twin Bedroom, First Floor

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Queen Bedroom, Main Floor

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

First Floor Lavatory

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

King Suite Lavatory

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

Main Floor Lavatory

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Views!-Spacious 3-floor Custom Chalet. 18 acres. Ski most resorts within an hour

Your family and friends will enjoy an entire 3600 sq ft “A” frame Chalet on 18 private acres. The Rye Chalet is a True Artisan Chalet that sleeps up to 12. The property is Perfect for retreats, weddings, family reunions, getaways, and creatives. Breathe Vermont’s fresh woodland air, enjoy a calming scenic view of the valley and enjoy the crisp water from the chalet’s deep water well. So good.

The Rye Chalet has hosted guests like you since 2014 and they have enjoyed the custom 3-story spiral staircase, open concept with a center three story stone fireplace, Picture windows and a gorgeous wrap-around deck that looks over Hidden Valley's miles of hills, fields and streams. It is truly a custom artisan chalet.

All within an hour: a nearby state nature reserve, learn Fly Fishing at the Orvis Fly Fishing School or visit the American Museum of Fly Fishing in historic Manchester village: the Norman Rockwell Exhibition, where Norman Rockwell's models are your tour guides, at the Arlington Gallery in Arlington, hometown of Norman Rockwell 1939-53, on historic Route 7A; the world- famous Simon Pearce Glass-Blowing workshop and restaurant in Quechee, VT and the noted Billings Farm Museum in Woodstock.

Your stay also includes our seasonal Fire Pit Patio, FAST Wi-Fi, ROKU HDTVs, Artisan fireplace, a built in oven, Induction cooktop, and a welcoming well-stocked kitchen featuring a new refrigerator, dishwasher, induction cooktop, and cookware-just ask us what you need and we'll let you know if it's at the Chalet.

You will also enjoy a full bathroom on each floor with soaps and towels, two separate living rooms, a game table, a dining area. There are games galore, hundreds of well-chosen books and over 200 DVD movies. Outside, gather at the seasonal 15x25' fire pit patio, play horseshoes, corn hole, or just go for a relaxing walk.

Bringing little ones? We even have 2 high chairs, infant dinnerware, and a pack ‘n’ play with a comfy foam mattress with fresh linens.

Pets are welcome! Up to 3 well-behaved pets. Rates are $40 per night for one pet, $60 for two, $80 per night for three. We have a weekly discount and we often run seasonal specials.

An optional separate 350 sq. ft. private studio office, 5-star by work-from-homers, is available, more is below on the Creative Studio.

As you can imagine, the chalet does book quickly so please don’t hesitate. We offer many of our repeat guests a friends and family discount because the chalet is truly a family experience. We hope you love the home as much as we do.

See you at the Rye Chalet!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
1 pet-$40/night 2 pets-$60 3 pets-$80 Ask weekly
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Summer and early Fall Thermostats: on the third floor, set the Lennox thermostat to 75° auto, we will take care of all the others.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Guns of any kind may not be discharged on Rye Chalet property.
You agree to see that no-one in your party will sit or lean on the railing around the deck.
No smoking anywhere on the property. Thank you.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Wells

Located in Wells, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Lake St Catherine Country Club and Whaleback Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Saint Catherine State Park and Lake Saint Catherine. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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WELLS, VT

What's nearby

  • Lake Saint Catherine - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Wells Lakeside Park - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Lake Saint Catherine State Park - 13 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Lake Bomoseen - 34 min drive - 32.8 km
  • Lake George - 60 min drive - 58.6 km

Getting around

  • Castleton Station - 32 min drive
  • Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Slate Town Brewing - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Views!-Spacious 3-floor Custom Chalet. 18 acres. Ski most resorts within an hour pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Views!-Spacious 3-floor Custom Chalet. 18 acres. Ski most resorts within an hour?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Views!-Spacious 3-floor Custom Chalet. 18 acres. Ski most resorts within an hour?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Views!-Spacious 3-floor Custom Chalet. 18 acres. Ski most resorts within an hour located?

This family-friendly Wells holiday home is located on a lake, 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Lake Saint Catherine, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Wells Lakeside Park and Lake Saint Catherine State Park. Mineral Springs Park and Slate Quarry Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Rita B.

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We are graphic designers and have always enjoyed sharing a creative experience with others. When we discovered a custom built chalet created with care and attention to detail, we fell in love. Since owning the Chalet, we have dedicated ourselves to updating and retaining its original design. Thank you for enjoying the home.

Why they chose this property

We love this magnificent view. Marvelous artisan stonework and woodwork throughout Rye Chalet. You can see how much we care for the history and future of this home.

What makes this property unique

Amazon Music Unlimited is available throughout the home. Guests really love the separate work-from-home private creative studio behind the Chalet that is available. Terrific fire pit patio that's ready for s'mores. Vermont's famous fresh air supplied by countless trees. Once there, you can feel ourselves relaxing.

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