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Skylight Ski Lodge VT Rustic Chic Near Stratton

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Interior
Exterior
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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Winhall, VT
  • Place, Battenkill River
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Stratton Mountain Resort
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Snow
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Skylight Ski Lodge VT Rustic Chic Near Stratton

The Skylight Ski Lodge is the perfect Vermont getaway.
Located just off VT-Route 30 outside Manchester Center, the Lodge places you within 35 minutes of several premier ski destinations, including Stratton, Bromley, and Okemo. Winter adventurers will also appreciate direct access to the VAST snowmobile trail system and the surrounding beauty of the Green Mountains.

After a day outdoors, return to the comfort of the Lodge, where two expansive great rooms with impressive native stone fireplaces and a fully equipped gourmet kitchen invite you to relax, refuel, and reconnect.

About Skylight Ski Lodge

Originally built in 1950, Skylight Ski Lodge operated as a beloved Vermont inn from 1952 to 2002. In its heyday, Ski Magazine (February 1977) noted, “Most of the serious skiers who frequent the Skylight Lodge wouldn’t think of staying anywhere else.”

Today, the Lodge has been thoughtfully renovated to honor its storied past while offering modern comfort and amenities. Exceptional craftsmanship is evident throughout—from maple trees milled on-site for trim and flooring to the two grand great rooms anchored by massive, wood-burning stone fireplaces.

Skylight Ski Lodge continues to welcome guests with the same spirit of warmth, adventure, and connection that has defined it for generations—a timeless Vermont retreat where memories are made year after year.

The Space

Guests enjoy exclusive access to the entire home—it’s all yours during your stay. With seven bedrooms, two spacious great rooms, and ample indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, the Lodge is perfectly suited for large families, groups, and reunions.

Unwind by the outdoor fire pit under the stars or enjoy the scenic pond on the property. Please note that swimming in summer and skating in winter are at your own risk.

Guest Access & Support

The Lodge offers private, self check-in via a smart lock, with detailed arrival instructions provided prior to check-in. While we don’t live on-site, our local property manager is nearby and available if needed. We’re also just a message away and happy to assist with anything from house questions to local dining and activity recommendations.

Good to Know

Skylight Ski Lodge is a private mountain retreat designed for relaxation and connection. The home operates on a septic system, so we kindly ask guests to be mindful of water usage.

Winter travelers should plan for snowy conditions—4WD or AWD vehicles are strongly recommended. A starter bundle of firewood is provided, and we’ll share details on local firewood purchase options before arrival.

For ski and snowboard guests, we’ve partnered with Ski Butlers for convenient in-home equipment delivery and fittings. A detailed house guide will be sent prior to check-in to help you settle in with ease.

Our goal is simple: arrive, unwind, and enjoy everything Vermont—and Skylight Ski Lodge—has to offer.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Contact us for additional details and pricing.
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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: 14
Note from host: Contact us for additional details and pricing.
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Bondville

Located in Bondville, this holiday home is on a river. Stratton Mountain Resort and Bromley Mountain Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Equinox Preservation Trust and Emerald Lake State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Bromley Alpine Slide and Vermont Summer Festival.
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Winhall, VT

What's nearby

  • Battenkill River - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Bromley Mountain Ski Resort - 6 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Stratton Mountain Resort - 19 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Okemo Mountain Resort - 42 min drive - 55.1 km
  • Mount Snow - 48 min drive - 54.5 km

Getting around

  • Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Zoey's Double Hex - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Works Bakery Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Skylight Ski Lodge VT Rustic Chic Near Stratton pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Skylight Ski Lodge VT Rustic Chic Near Stratton?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Skylight Ski Lodge VT Rustic Chic Near Stratton?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Skylight Ski Lodge VT Rustic Chic Near Stratton?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Skylight Ski Lodge VT Rustic Chic Near Stratton located?

This family-friendly Bondville holiday home is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Green Mountain National Forest and Battenkill River. Bromley Alpine Slide and Manchester Designer Outlets are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

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

Family Reunion

We enjoyed skylight lodge. We get together with family and friends each year to do an annual fundraising event. The house was perfect for our group. The big fireplace was a great way to relax after a day of skiing or snowshoeing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele T.

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

Annual Friends and Family Ski Vacation

We had a great trip even though the weather did not cooperate. The home was just right for a group our size with plenty of extra room to spread out and relax. We loved the charm and feel of an old inn and close proximity to the mountain, town and shopping. Owners were very responsive and receptive to feedback. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack S.

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

Lovely stay

All around great stay. Had some slight heat issues day 1 that were fixed imemdiately!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Great place for large groups. Host were great

very historic!
Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie L.

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

Great place for a group getaway

This is a wonderful property for a Vermont getaway, with large common areas and plenty of beds for a crowd. It's in the perfect location for access to Manchester, Bromley, and hiking on the Appalachian Trail and Long Trail.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gina G.

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

Comfy family ski lodge

Loved our stay at the lodge. Perfect for five families with children of varying ages. Roomy, clean, amenities galore. We enjoyed the spacious kitchen and great room with fireplace. Hosts were super-communicative.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Great Stay With Family and Friends.

This was our second visit to skylight lodge. We had plenty of room and especially liked the communal space and fireplaces in both living rooms. We would absolutely love to return again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

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

Perfection on the mountains!

House was a perfect size and location to horse show at VSF! We will definitely be return customers!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne A.

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

Second Time Staying!

We love this house and property. So great for large groups. Two real master suites on the third floor make this perfect for two large families, etc. We just spent Thanksgiving 2019 and had a great time even in the "mud season".
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eva C.

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

Family fun

Great home for a family with plenty of room to relax in. Lots of activities nearby. Priced very reasonably. Owners were very responsive. It was a pleasure to enjoy the hospitality of this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Benjamen B.

4th Year In A Row & Great As Always!

My office (KSS Architects) has been staying at the Skylight Ski Lodge for 4 years now, and it is the perfect place for our annual Vermont Ski Trip! It sleeps more than any other property in the area, has the perfect gathering space for dinner, and the lodge itself is just gorgeous. The owners are wonderful, the kitchen is legit, and those master bedrooms are luxurious. You absolutely cannot go wrong staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Simon M.

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

Great Space, No Matter the Weather

The name might suggest a house full of skylights (spoiler: there aren’t any), it wasn’t a dealbreaker for us.The kitchen is spacious and well-equipped—we were able to prepare and enjoy multiple sit-down dinners for 17 people using both the kitchen and the adjacent dining area.The great room is a fantastic space for adults to relax, featuring a cozy fireplace and plenty of comfortable seating. It was also helpful to have a separate living room with a TV, board games, and lots of room for the kids to play.The yard is large, with a great deck, ample space for lawn games, and a nice fire pit for evening hangouts.The Wi-Fi worked well, and expected linens and supplies were ample. One note: the bedrooms don’t have curtains or blinds, so consider bringing a sleep mask if you’re sensitive to early morning light. That said, the beds were very comfortable, and everyone slept well.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamen B.

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

A great place for a company ski retreat!

This is at least our 4th year in a row staying at the Skylight Ski Lodge and its always the perfect weekend for our company's ski trip. The place sleeps so many people, has multiple great gathering spaces and is perfect for cooking an enjoying a big group dinner. all of this is in addition to the amazing history, construction, and renovation of the lodge itself. STAY HERE!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

The perfect ski trip getaway

My group of friends has been taking an annual ski trip in Vermont for over a decade now. We're tried a few different properties and the Skylight Ski Lodge instantly vaulted to the top of our list. The location is incredibly convenient, the layout is perfect, and the vibes are charming. The hosts advertise things exactly as they are and communicate clearly!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

jenny g.

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

Skylight for the second time!

Had a super stay at Skylight for the second time. We stayed two weeks and it was perfect for our group of riders showing at the Vermont Festival. Many thanks to the owners for sharing their lovely home
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hee Cho C.

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

Great stay

This house was a terrific place for our family and friends to stay during our annual ski week in VT. The location to the slopes was great--so close to Bromley and Stratton! Easy access to the main roads. The house was fully stocked and clean. There was plenty of room for multiple families to share. Communication with the owner was always prompt and helpful. We can't wait to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan C.

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

Great house for family weekend!

This house is amazing! It’s clean, has great spaces and really well outfitted with everything you could need. We had a birthday dinner for my husband and yard and house were the perfect setting. Communication with the host was fantastic and she replied immediately to any question. We definitely plan to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Family fun at Skylight Lodge

Our family with adult children had a fantastic week at Skylight Lodge. The house had plenty of space for us to spread out and enjoy…places to sit and read, do puzzles, play board games, and watch movies. Plenty of outdoor space for yard games too. My husband and I love visiting Manchester and the location was perfect to introduce our kids to the area. Great communication, easy check in. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Taylor D.

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

Amazing stay!

The pictures do not do the home justice. The house is huge and comfortably fit my group of 14 adults. The location is perfect for going to Stratton mountain. The house was clean and had great amenities. Liz was an amazing host so helpful and accommodating. I would give it 10 stars if I could!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

sevdi D.

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

Awesome experience with terrific owners!

The house was absolutely perfect for a Vermont fall getaway and easily accommodated multiple families. It was clean, new and communicating with the owners was an absolute pleasure. They were responsive, flexible and went above and beyond in accommodating our needs. We WILL be going back in the future and highly recommend this home to others!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julia M K.

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

Beautiful Home!

The house and surrounding area was beautiful, clean and well-maintained. They provided toiletries and other nice extras. The kitchen was spacious and there were so many places for a large family to gather both inside and outside. The owners were helpful and responsive. If we come to this area again, we will definitely stay at this house. Was a perfect weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth C.

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

Excellent

This was our fourth year staying with a few families at Skylight lodge and it was once again wonderful. The lodge is perfect, clean, well stocked and Liz is very attentive and responsive. Can’t think of a single thing that could be improved. The property is ideally located between downtown Manchester and the ski mountains. We look forward to this trip all year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

gary m., Auburndale MA

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

Excellent house, excellent communication!

We enjoyed this house very much. Great layout on the main floor (kitchen, TV room, fireplace room); all bedrooms are on the second and third floor. The kitchen had all that we could ask for as we prepared dinner at the house two of our nights. We also used the grill, deck, and backyard. The owners were great and check-in was simple. We strongly recommend this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rod H.

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

Incredible House!

We stayed at Skylight to celebrate my wife's birthday over President's Day Weekend and it could not have been a better place to stay at. Great common area space and ample bedrooms make this a perfect stay. It is also very close to ski at Stratton and Bromley or head into downtown Manchester. Everyone loved it! Liz was very responsive and answered all of my questions throughout. We hope to make this more of an annual trip in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Great family house - as advertised!

Beautiful home with two fantastic fireplaces, great kitchen, plenty of beds and two amazing master suites. Back yard pond was perfect for a fun skate and enjoyed hiking through the woods. Only regret...stay was too short. We will definitely be back. Stay healthy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

About the host

Hosted by Rich & Erin DeRafelo; Marc & Bridget Hodakowski

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Skylight Ski Lodge was built in 1950 and was run as an Inn from 1952-2002. In its heyday, Ski Magazine, February 1977 Issue, said: "most of the serious skiers who frequent the Skylight Lodge wouldn't think of staying anywhere else." In 2004, the Funk family purchased the lodge. They totally renovated it with every amenity you could wish for, done in excellent taste. Two great rooms with massive native stone, wood-burning fireplaces. Maple trees on the property were milled and used for trim and maple floors throughout the home.

In 2022, our gang happily stumbled upon the property. Bridget, Erin and Rich have been friends since college. Through Bridget, Marc joined the friendship. We have stood up at each other weddings and have remained close for over 20+ years. Coming out of the pandemic, our two families knew we wanted to spend MORE time together and found ourselves in the hunt for the perfect place. Skylight SKi Lodge is just that place. Our five children between us love to spend time running the halls, exploring the property outdoors and look forward to the beautiful winters skiing together on Stratton, Bromley and Okemo.

Why they chose this property

Seven bedrooms, two master suites, and numerous configurations. The Skylight Ski Lodge offers enough space for everyone to enjoy together or in peace. A large kitchen and dining room is capable of entertaining 25.

What makes this property unique

The location of the lodge offers not only fun outdoor adventures at the local ski mountains but excellent dining and shopping. For our snowmobile and ATV enthusiasts, the lodge is on the Vast trail and surrounded by the Green Mountains. Don't forget your skates. The pond out back is lit at night and waiting for the friendly game of ice hockey!

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