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Cheerful Mountain Cottage

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A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island, and a view of the forest.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling, and large windows overlooking a forest.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling, and a dining area with white chairs and a wooden table.
A cozy living room with wooden floors, a stone fireplace, a sofa, and a rocking chair.
A spacious living room with a wooden ceiling, a large rug, a sofa, and a dining area with a TV.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Mad River Valley

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Duxbury, VT
  • Place, Mad River Valley
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sugarbush Ski Resort
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Stowe Mountain Resort
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Airport, Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Duxbury

Located in Duxbury, this cottage is in the mountains. Main Street Studio and Elaine Beckwith Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Big Eddy Covered Bridge and Skinner Barn. Green Mountain Cultural Center and The Cabot Annex Store are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Map
Duxbury, VT

What's nearby

  • Mad River Valley - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Sugarbush Ski Resort - 24 min drive - 26.0 km
  • University of Vermont - 41 min drive - 67.6 km
  • Stowe Mountain Resort - 44 min drive - 54.0 km
  • Smugglers' Notch Resort - 49 min drive - 61.5 km

Getting around

  • Waterbury Station - 14 min drive
  • Montpelier, VT (MPV-Edward F. Knapp State) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mad Taco - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Park Row Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Black Cap Coffee & Bakery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mad Moose Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪American Flatbread - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cheerful Mountain Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cheerful Mountain Cottage?

As of 31 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cheerful Mountain Cottage on 24 May 2027 start from NZ$1,851, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Cheerful Mountain Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cheerful Mountain Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cheerful Mountain Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cheerful Mountain Cottage located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is steps from Mad River Valley and within 6 mi (10 km) of Camel's Hump State Park and Mad River. Main Street Studio and Elaine Beckwith Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property! Host was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was quiet, clean and charming. Perfect for our stay. Very much recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very nice but not enough towels and washcloths and garbage in shed was not removed. We did have to wash the towels during the week to give us enough for all of us to use. Would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property, responsive host and great location!! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for a fall weekend getaway! Easy access to Stowe and surrounding areas. We made a meal at the vrbo one night and were cozy every evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at Cheerful Mountain Cottage with another couple. The house was clean and well cared for. The location was nice and quiet - a little further out of town but easily accessible to Stowe, Waterbury and other areas of interest. We enjoyed a nice quiet walk on the country road and the colors were beautiful. Tom was an excellent host - he always responded quickly to any questions we had. With it being such an old house, the stairs and doors were definitely creaky/noisy, especially if someone had to get up in the middle of the night. Overall, we were pleased with our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
The location was more isolated than I was expecting. Otherwise, it was a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cottage

A perfect cottage for 2 couples. We loved the fireplace and the great location. The host had great communication and shared a helpful vacation guide.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a beautiful place

My family & I would gladly stay here again. The house was more than comfortable & the beauty of colorful fall leaves falling from trees was so enjoyable
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was in a great location. 15 minutes from Waterbury and 89. Check in process was smooth and the beds were comfy. All bedrooms are on the second floor with a pretty steep staircase. Just letting you know if traveling with older people with mobility issues. Enjoyed our time and location of the property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin

Great cabin. Modern, beautiful design. Quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain Cottage

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Rustic country vibe. Clean with updated amenities. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mad river

Cute place very convenient. This was a stopping off place for our longer trip. Very relaxing. Enjoyed the area & the home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy cabin in the woods

Quiet, spacious cabin. Well stocked for cooking. Comfortable and clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was welcoming and helpful. Great little cabin in the woods. Cozy fire on a snow filled weekend. Thankful for all wheel drive to get up the hill in the snow before sanders arrived. But the location was just the escape needed!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends trip to VT

Perfect size for the 6 of us. Peaceful location with beautiful surroundings. Close to town, yet away from it all. We’ll appointed and very nicely updated.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Graduation

Great place for a family to unwind after a cpl of hectic days The little fire pit was a great surprise The owner Tom is terrific at communicating Definitely going to stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay

The location was perfect for our stay. The cabin had everything we needed. The Host was responsive to all issues and questions we had. The cabin is on a dirt road that is steep in places. (Many roads in VT are dirt/gravel roads). No problems for us. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming comfortable house

Amazing communication for rental, description right on, so comfortable from the livingroom with a delightful gas stove so easy to use to the most comfortable beds and bedding ever. Property description right on. Thank you so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

This cottage had all the comforts of home and a great location for us, as our family lives just a few minutes down the road! Check in process and communication with Tom, our host, were seamless. Our only challenge is we had hot water issues, but Tom was very responsive and helpful. We would not hesitate to stay there again and would recommend it to anyone seeking a comfortable, quiet place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet retreat

Loved our stay at the cottage near quaint towns of Waterbury and Waitsfield with access to great restaurants, breweries and beautiful hikes! The cottage was restored nicely with all the modern amenities. Really enjoyed having an updated kitchen, bathrooms and laundry facilities. The water supply is from a mountain stream and at times the water pressure could be challenging when all needed to shower at the same time but we were able to make it work by staggering our showers. We were two couples staying together and had plenty of room to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Duxbury cottage for ski week

The cottage was just what we wanted for a ski week. Location = private and remote on a steep dirt road, yet 20 min to Sugarbush, 30 min to Bolton, and <15 min to both Waterbury and Waitsfield centers. House = ideal for 2 adults and 2 kids - 3 spacious bedrooms with comfy beds and 2 nice baths. Cozy living area, surprisingly great light for an old farmhouse, warm and efficient gas stove, and all the kitchen supplies you'll need - plus washer and dryer. Mountain water is amazing, but pressure is low, so conserve appropriately.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay but hard for those with mobility issues

The property was clean, cute and had a great overall feel. However the steps to the bedrroms were very steep and hard for my parents who are in their 70s. There are also some threshold which are a tripping risk. If youre younger its no problem and was a great place, just be careful with older folks!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very pleasant stay! The house is bright, open, airy, very clean and comfy! The kitchen was well equipped and had ample counter space. The bedrooms were roomy and the bathrooms looked new. The photos are accurate. The house is located in a quiet spot in the woods up a steep dirt road. We heard a lot birds in the morning and saw a black bear. The location is convenient to Waterbury and Stowe. We enjoyed the hiking, biking, swimming and kayaking in the area. Tom replied quickly to our questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and Comfortable!

This is a lovely house for a family get-away. We skied at Sugarbush, and the drive was easy, and close enough. There were six of us, all above the age of 18, and plenty of comfortable space. The beds were very comfortable. The downstairs was spread out nicely, so we could all enjoy each other's company at the big dining table, as well as, break off into cozy nooks to watch tv, read, or work on a puzzle. Internet worked well for the two who had to work remotely. The whole house had a bright and airy atmosphere. We appreciated the the host would quickly answer any questions via email. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
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