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Historic home by a 200-year-old bridge with VAST trail access and barn game room

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A two-story wooden house with a red garage, a porch with potted plants, and a gravel driveway.
A two-story wooden house with a red garage, a porch with chairs, and a grassy yard.
A grassy field with Adirondack chairs and a pile of rocks.
A house with a fire pit in the yard, surrounded by Adirondack chairs.
A living room with a television, sofa, ottoman, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Ski access
    A rare find - hit the slopes directly from your doorstep!
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Mad River Valley

Popular amenities

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Arcade/game room
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Waitsfield, VT
  • Place, Mad River Valley
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mad River
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Sugarbush Ski Resort
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Montpelier, VT (MPV-Edward F. Knapp State)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Waitsfield

Located in Waitsfield, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Skinner Barn and Big Eddy Covered Bridge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Green Mountain National Forest and Camel's Hump State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Green Mountain Cultural Center and The Cabot Annex Store. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Waitsfield, VT

What's nearby

  • Mad River Valley - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mad River - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Sugarbush Ski Resort - 19 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Stowe Mountain Resort - 47 min drive - 58.6 km
  • Smugglers' Notch Resort - 53 min drive - 66.2 km

Getting around

  • Waterbury Station - 18 min drive
  • Montpelier, VT (MPV-Edward F. Knapp State) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mad Taco - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fit To Be Thai'd - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Madbush Falls - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mad Moose Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪American Flatbread - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic home by a 200-year-old bridge with VAST trail access and barn game room pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic home by a 200-year-old bridge with VAST trail access and barn game room?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic home by a 200-year-old bridge with VAST trail access and barn game room?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic home by a 200-year-old bridge with VAST trail access and barn game room?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic home by a 200-year-old bridge with VAST trail access and barn game room located?

Located in the mountains, this slopeside holiday home offers ski-in/ski-out access in Waitsfield within 2 miles (3 km) of Mad River Valley and Mad River, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Waitsfield Main Street and Main Street Studio are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are originally from the MRV and wanted to spend a few days back there and reunite with old friends. We cannot think of a better setting than this one to have done that. We will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an absolutely wonderful stay here! We stayed for a full week, and the setting on a country dirt road with open pastures and the mountains looming above was picture-perfect, just as depicted! The beautiful historic Pine Brook Covered Bridge is practically adjacent to this property, and a delight to walk and drive through, a big bonus to staying here. Inside the house itself, everything was neat and tidy. We especially appreciated the updated bathroom with large walk-in shower and expansive vanity. The queen bed mattress upstairs was a DREAM and better than our bed at home! … For nature lovers we advise the Mad River Valley Greenway for a beautiful, easy, scenic hike— only 1 mile from the house! All in all this was a great place to stay and we highly recommend the Historic Valley View in Waitsfield!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here for our son’s graduation weekend at Norwich University. Beautiful house and property. Very comfortable setup.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. It was a wonderful place to relax and enjoy our vacation. Great home!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short stay whilst travelling around Vermont.

Fantastic stay. Loved the area and plan to come back over winter period for skiing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Excellent stay would highly recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Get Away

The house had a cozy feel. Beds were comfy and the kitchen is well-appointed. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect spot

We stayed at Historic Valley View as a stop on a fall foliage trip. Such a wonderful spot to get to amazing small towns and great views. The listing of restaurants, etc. was super helpful and a nice touch. Absolutely would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Beautiful old farmhouse

Lovely spot, pretty views, nicely redone home, warm and cozy, easy access to Montpelier and ski areas.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house & location!

Loved this cozy house with the owners touches. So picturesque with the covered bridge down the road and beautiful foliage for a college family weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

No snow but still magical!

Great location, amazing view, simple bit had everything we needed! It was lovely. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful home

Such a beautiful property! It has amazing views of the valley and beautiful views of the night sky! Also this house is near a Vermont wooden bridge! Which is really nice!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Extremely Cool Spot

Up skiing for a couple days and found this amazing spot. We will be back! Everything you need for a couple day adventure
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ski Sugarbush

Very handy to ski either Sugarbush or MRG. All the comforts of home. Rustic and very clean property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Love Love Love

The home was beyond all expectations...perfection!!! Thank you for sharing the serenity.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfection

Loved this place, the only negative was we didn’t get to spend more time here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ski stay at Sugarbush

This rental was absolutely perfect for our family. The house is historic, charming and well equipped with games and comfort. Everyone had easy nights rest and the location is convenient for going into town and getting to Sugarbush (and I'm sure Mad River). The view from the dining room is so pretty especially watching the fluffy snow as it did much of the weekend! The kitchen is well stocked with spices and such and is easy to cook in. I would absolutely come back and stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute and comfortable

My husband and I enjoyed our stay with beautiful views and off the beaten path. We were comfortable in the space and looked forward to coming back each evening after a day of exploring. Wifi worked well. Host left a helpful binder with information and recommendations. We used the kitchen, and it had the cookware we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Period farmhouse

It was a positive experience. Owners were responsive to a tv glitch
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

The quiet is unsurpassable.

It is a well-appointed property, and very clean. It is an 1801 property that has been beautifully preserved. But that means there is one bathroom on the bottom floor while the master bedroom is on the second. The owners add thoughtful little things in the kitchen and around the house. Recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Waitsfield VT Farm House

Over all ok, we were there to celebrate Thanksgiving with family who live locally so there to sleep. I will say the upstairs queen is very uncomfortable & having all but one pillow in the home, large & firm a problem. I usually travel with pillow but forgot this trip I did not sleep well.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 December 2023
Hi Cathy, thank you for your review. We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback as a means to continually improve our homes for future guests. We hope to have the opportunity to better impress you in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a Valley View!

This place was perfect for our annual girlfriends' ski getaway because it was 15 min. to Sugarbush! The home is as pictured except the valley view was even BETTER than imagined (and they added a futon to the first floor"office")! The beds were comfortable; all modern amenities including internet/streaming made this a relaxing stay. Thank you! This is a beautifully upkept 1801 home and still has some of those original specs and charm (see tips). Enjoy it! Thanks again for a wonderful stay in this winter wonderland! Tips for future renters: we had unseasonably warm weather for a February stay, which made for an early "mud" season. In mud, use caution when driving on the access road; no need for a 4WD car though. Remember to read the kitchen description carefully as there is no microwave. Anyone over 5'3" will need to remember to duck when ascending/descending the stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cozy and rustic Vermont gem

Thanks for a comfortable and smooth stay for a snowy weekend in Waitsfield. Communication from the Vacasa team was clear, and we arrived to a ploughing driveway, straightforward access, and a spotless home. The beds were comfortable, and we had everything we needed for a cozy stay in a winter wonderland.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Vermont Get-Away

Vermont Property We stayed in this fantastic picturesque setting in the Vermont countryside. The scenery was peaceful. Mountains and large fields. Farm houses, barns, streams, and trees. It was a wonderful place literally minutes from a small New England town that offers all we would need or want. If you would love staying in a quiet natural settings that meets all your needs, this place is for you!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Such a great getaway!

We had such a wonderful stay at this beautiful farmhouse. Everything was so clean and cozy, and we loved how close it was to everything in town. We will definitely be back!
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