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Pool
Snow and ski sports
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6153 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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Waitsfield, VT
  • Waitsfield Main Street
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Sugarbush Ski Resort
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Norwich University
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Book now for spring and summer! Get the best times, book early.

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.

We offer streaming fiber optic Internet with WIFI for your own computer. And of course a large 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. :-)
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Mad River Valley. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts and a playground
  • Steps from Mad River Valley and 11 minutes by foot from Skinner Barn
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

SM Reilly

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee grinder
  • Kitchen island
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Books
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: OUTDOORS only. Dispose of butts properly.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis on site
  • Golf on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1650 sq ft (153 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Flea-free and poop scooping required.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 113 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly as advertised - Perfect stay
Home is lovely and private. Well stocked with towels, cooking utensils, anything you could need. Short drive to Sugarbush. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michele F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home in the mountains
Loved our stay in the Green Mountains in this secluded house in the hills with beautiful views. Lots of stairs so keep that in mind but a nice and well kept home. Air conditioning not in all rooms but worked well in the ones that had them. It was unseasonably warm when we were there 4th of July week.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A fabulous stay, and a great view of the solar eclipse!
We had a lovely stay in Waitsfield. Communication was clear and thorough, and the house was perfect! Beautiful spot, close to downtown, and really delightful. Fun DVD collection, too! Specific to our trip, we had a great view of the solar eclipse.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great ski house in Waitsfield
Very nice place to stay with a warm fireplace
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend stay for business
Very quaint and comfortable house. Conveniently located
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Wendy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet getaway
This home was lovely: quiet and secluded, cheerful and cozy, very clean, plenty of dishes and linens, a nice selection of toys for my grandson, lots of books and DVDs. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

RubinandMonica N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain getaway
Loved the home, loved the area. Beautiful home with plenty of beds, cookware, seating, and comfort.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

SM R., Jamestown

Liked: Cleanliness
Worked well for me
Everything I needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elodie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place in Vermont!
Beautiful, cozy, clean and convenient house! The view from the deck is wonderful! The pictures from the website don’t do the place justice, really! The communication with the owner was great. Especially about the muddy roads at this time of the season. As she told us beforehand, we were able to rent a car accordingly. The small towns around are cute and we found everything we needed. Very nice people everywhere. The theater at Waitsfield was a great family experience! A lot of beautiful all level trails. We definitely loved Vermont!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grace R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location location location
Adorable, clean cabin conveniently located to sugarbush, mad river Glenn and (a little farther out) Stowe. Mad river valley has a great local food scene with Waterbury, Waitsfield, and Warren all within range. Love the von trapp farmstead just down the road from the house as well. Thank you Sheila for a great stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage
A sweet little cottage with. Great location to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

mike p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to experience Mad River Valley
We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Sarah T.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not as expected
The first thing that we noted when we got to the house was that there were dead flies all over the floor. This was especially concerning as our dogs were with us and we didn’t know if a bug killer had been used to kill the flies. The house was also lacking stair railings and had tripping hazards at thresholds which was a major concern for my father with mobility issues. The bedroom that is listed as two twins that can be converted to a king needs a very heavy dresser to be moved in order for that to occur. The location of the bedrooms and bathroom were also precarious and caused concern for falling down the stairs in the middle of the night. We paid quite a bit for a 3 night stay and are sorely disappointed with what we got for our money.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Courtney R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and comfortable
Super cozy house in a quiet spot - huge deck, comfy beds & living spaces, fast internet, well equipped kitchen. Owner is very helpful and responsive. Appreciate that it's dog-friendly, and all the games, books, DVDs, etc.
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
Very convenient to Waitsfield. Overall, even better than the photos- the sizable deck has updated furniture and a nice view. The large, electric awning is handy for rain and afternoon sun. Very clean inside and out. Nicely landscaped. We were there during a hot summer week and the air worked well. Gorgeous area to drive around
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Vacation House
The house is clean, peaceful, well supplied and maintained. A great location as a home base to all the wonderful places we visited. What a magnificent view. Sheila has great communication skills for anything we needed. Thank you. Sheila
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just as Advertised
Lovely house that is well equipped and maintained. Owner/manager is responsive and easy to communicate with. It is situated near a small town with adequate services plus many recreational and cultural activities.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet secluded spot!
Great owner. Great property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe R., San Rafael, Ca USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous house for relaxing and visiting
We came here for a wedding at the Skinner barn and had such a great stay. Sheila the owner is fabulous, communicatve and helpful as well as kind. A well stocked house and an excellent location near Von Trapp farmstead amd not far from Waitsfield. Im in love with the area and I'd stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home lovely location
Perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

robert m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
This beautiful home in Waitsfield was spotlessly clean and exactly as described. The kitchen is modern and well equipped. The rooms are all spacious with nice décor. .Our host Sheila is awesome. She answered all of our questions promptly. That you so much for sharing your beautiful home with so many!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

victoria w g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Vermont Home!
Excellent fireplace and comfortable living spaces made apres ski very pleasant. Great location for getting to ski mountains, visiting towns in the Mad River Valley, talking walks from the house, and lovely sunset views. Comfortable beds and well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2022