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Spacious pet & family-friendly, fastest wifi! Giant playset, fire pit, & games!

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Wilmington, VT
  • Hogback Mountain Conservation Area
    56 min walk
  • Molly Stark State Park
    6 min drive
  • Lake Raponda
    6 min drive
  • Keene, NH (EEN-Dillant-Hopkins)
    50 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.

Spacious pet & family-friendly, fastest wifi! Giant playset, fire pit, & games!

Open concept family friendly home with room for everyone! This unit is one full side of a duplex at 1800 square feet set on just under 4 acres. It offers 4 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths. Sleeping arrangements to accommodate 8+ guests. Plus, room for your family dog!

The Bear’s Den is in close proximity to all Southern Vermont has to offer. Minutes to Downtown Wilmington with its quaint shops and a variety of dining options. The Village Roost offers a wide variety of breakfast and lunch choices, bonus GF options too! Anchor Seafood and Alpen Glow are fantastic dinner choices. If you prefer to cook, stop by Jacksonville General store, just 10 minutes away. You can pick up things to grill, fresh produce, a few essentials, as well as, wine and beer. Shaw’s supermarket and Walgreens are 5 minutes away for those planning an extended stay. The house is stocked with plates, bowls, utensils, glasses and cookware to make cooking and dining in a breeze.

It is just a short 10 minute ride to Mount Snow and Haystack Golf Courses and Lake Whitingham. You can rent all sorts of boats from High Country Marine which is also only a 10 minute drive from our home. Wards Beach is one of the many spots along the lake you can find picnics tables and access to the beach. It is 7 minutes away, free to the public and dog friendly. Molly Stark State Park is less than 5 minutes from our home. Perfect for hiking, exploring, and camping. It is also dog friendly. Lake Raponda where you can enjoy fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, and swimming is only 5 minutes away. It is free to residents and their guests. That means you! Dogs are not allowed. Sprague & Son Sugar house is a 10 minute drive. They offer the best maple syrup, confections, and ice cream! Hogback Mountain is less than 10 minutes. You will find the most AMAZING 100 mile view, hiking trails, distillery, brewery, general store and Southern Vermont museum. More hiking trails, and vast access right on our road less than a mile away. We have 2 sets of golf clubs and 2 road bikes for guest use on the property.

Large comfortable sectional in living area with giant smart tv. New RealFlame fireplace. Beautiful 8’ pool table converts into a ping pong and dining table. You can easily fit 12 people around the table for family meals. All table linens provided. Dart Board, puzzles, board games and more make this the space everyone will congregate to make lasting memories. The coffee bar is stocked with complementary espresso, coffee, and tea to start your day off right. High-speed fiber optic cable internet for those looking to work remotely is fast, reliable, and free for our guests.

Accommodations are perfect for large groups, three families can easily share this home. The Cozy Cave and Cub Crossing bedrooms each have a queen bed with a full loft. Little Bear Lake has a full over full log bunk bed and a queen sized murphy bed with a smart tv for streaming movies or favorite tv shows and an HDMI cable to hook up your gaming console. Perfect for relaxing after a fun day exploring Southern Vermont! Maws and Paws features a beautiful king bed right off the main living area. All new mattresses, pillows and linens in all the bedrooms. Two full bathrooms with tubs for soaking your bones after an adventure filled day. All new bath towels provided.

Adirondack chairs and fire pit for roasting marshmallows, gathering with friends and family, and stargazing are right off the back deck. Corn hole and a wheeled cooler are available for guest use. Cook up some hot dogs and burgers on the propane grill located on the back deck.

Ample parking and circular driveway make getting in and out an easy task. Bear Dumpster for garbage and recycling on property. No need for a run to the dump after your stay.

Seasonal renters welcome!
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Molly Stark State Park. An arcade/game room is available. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a water dispenser
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts and a playground
  • 6 minutes by car from Molly Stark State Park and 6 minutes from Lake Raponda
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Kate Wurtzel

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Kitchen island
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Lobster/crab pot

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis on site
  • Cycling on site
  • Golf on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Boating on site
  • Sledging nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 1800 sq ft (167 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

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
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • 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

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Long-term renters welcome
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.

Spacious pet & family-friendly, fastest wifi! Giant playset, fire pit, & games! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rori S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family weekend
What a fun place to stay. Highly recommend for weekend away with kids. So much room for everyone to relax after skiing. Great location to mountain. Very clean and owner was so easy to get in touch with. Definitely will be back next year!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kassi G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay!!
The home was so beautiful and fit 4 couples comfortably! The entertaining area was exactly what we wanted and we were never bored! Highly recommend this property, Kate was so responsive and an amazing host! The house had a bunch of things I forgot to bring as well like body wash, it was just amazing! Thank you Kate for the great stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Labor day weekend stay
My friends and I enjoyed our time here! We had 13 people in our group. We spent a good chunk of our time in the main living room area upstairs playing ping pong and watching TV! Note: the outdoor space/trash/recycling is shared with another property. Most of the bedrooms are downstairs and while we weren't sure if we'd have enough space at first, the owners have really cleverly optimized the space in the property. The location is great too! Overall a good time :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property for Family Ski Trip
What a great find. The property is tucked away a few minutes from town and about 20 minutes from Mt. Snow. There was snow cover, so we did not use much outside but it would be a nice spot for kids to run around and parents to hang out. The house is a duplex with bathrooms on both floors three bunk beds and a nice living/kitchen area. The property was well cleaned and there were enough dishes and drinkware for 8 people. The pool/ping pong table was a huge hit with the kids (and parents). The owners were great at communicating before the stay and after when we had to leave early to get ahead of a major storm. We would definitely recommend and, if we are planning to be in the area, would definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Talin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Stayed with my family of 5 and two other families. The place was clean, well equipped in the kitchen, perfect for people that want to cook & eat in. Very cozy. The kids loved the place, they kept busy with the pool table, dart board, ping pong table, and pac man video game between ski trips. Bedroom capacity was fantastic, proximity to supermarket very convenient, and proximity to Mt. Snow manageable (20min). Would love to stay there again. Only negative is loud heat during quiet hours, clicking & dripping sounds. Bring extra towels if in a large group. Property owner responsive and provided thoughtful additions for a pleasant stay ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay at cozy house
House was perfect for our NYE trip. Plenty of beds, nice living room, and fire pit outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect group getaway spot
My friends and I needed a place to stay for a guys weekend and this was the perfect spot. We had a wonderful time enjoying the Vermont wilderness, playing pool and ping pong, and spending some quality time together. Everyone slept comfortably and the house was exactly as described in the listing. We are already talking about making our stay here an annual trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tanesha H., Brooklyn, NY, US

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a good stay at property.
Property was nice and convenient. Had a good stay with family. Property owners left clear instructions.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joey M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bachelorette Weekend
A group of us (7) stayed for the weekend. Beautiful location, sleeps a large group of adults comfortably, and the property owner was great at getting back to us quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacob R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a group
We had a great experience at this property. Perfect for a larger group. Check in was very seamless
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Resa O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy great space for families
A groups of friends and families (5 adults 9 kids) spent the long weekend here and it was the perfect space. It was cold and rainy and we spent a lot of it indoors. We enjoyed the layout where most of the bedroom space was downstairs and living space upstairs. The ping pong table yielded hours of delight for all ages. The couch was cozy and fit us all. And when we got some outside time between the raindrops the outdoor play set was great! We even managed a fire and s’mores outside. Kate was responsive when we had questions. Would stay here again for another reunion! Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexis C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great house for three families!
The location of the house itself cannot be beat! Check-in and communication was smooth and easy. And the layout of the house made it easy for three families, with kids 1yo - 18yo, to spread out and enjoy vacation vibes. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ariana R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
This house was perfect for our big family. We have kids ranging from 4-22 and this home has something for everyone. The playground was perfect for the younger ones, ping pong and pool for the older ones, and we all enjoyed campfires under the stars in this very quiet spot. There were stores close by and it’s centrally located to a lot of hiking, swimming and sightseeing. Just a great spot and Kate is very responsive and great to deal with. Definitely would love to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maryzelle A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to stay
Easy access to everywhere. The place has everything we need.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Weekend Getaway
Enjoyable stay--there were 13 of us--the kids enjoyed the pool table/ping pong table and the newly installed playset. Lay out was great for multiple families. Overall great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pictures don’t do it justice
The house was perfect for our weekend trip. Bedrooms had big enough beds to accommodate grown men. The upstairs living space plenty of room to accommodate video games and a game of pool, plus hanging out and chatting. The fridge has plenty of space and there’s a Shaw’s grocery store up the road, which was very convenient. Overall was an excellent trip and a big part of that was thanks to this rental property!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House and Location
This house is a lot bigger than the pictures show! The house set up was great and it was extremely clean. The amenities provided are perfect. Its close to downtown and about a 20 minute ride to Mount Snow. Kate is great and responds very quickly. I highly recommend booking this house!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Early March stay
We stayed here with our in-laws, 3 girls under two, and 1 year old pup. We had a great time, we’re able to spread out and be cozy in the kitchen/living area at the same time. It’s a short drive into town to visit restaurants. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Cozy and Fun House
Staying at The Bear’s Den was a great experience! My friends and I were very entertained with the pool, ping pong, darts and board games provided. Kate was a great host who was very responsive and provided a seamless process. Would def recommend to friends for future weekend getaways!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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Our family and friends really appreciated our time at this property. The layout of the house was perfect for our group of adults and kids to relax, eat and play games together. Some of the features we enjoyed the most were the wide variety of activities that were available for amusement like the dartboard, pool table and board games, the well-stocked kitchen, the ample space for coats and boots, the two full baths and the extremely comfortable huge couch in the living room. Kate was a splendid hostess and was extremely accessible and flexible before and during our visit. We highly recommend this property for a skication or any VT outing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Cozy VT Getaway!
Perfect house for a group of friends or family! The house is so cozy & cute, has great size bedrooms, and an awesome living room/kitchen layout upstairs. Had a group of 9 people and we had plenty of room for hanging out and sleeping arrangements. House was very clean as well, and had everything you could need; blankets, sheets, towels, toiletries, cookware, silverware, etc. Highly recommend and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend with friends
Our group of 5 friends had a great stay in Wilmington. Living room was great for hanging out with the pool/ping-pong table and large tv. Check in and out was smooth. Lots of hiking nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cailin P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a getaway!
Our time at the bear’s den was unforgettable! The place was very clean, spacious and had everything we needed. Perfect for young kids all the way to our group (19-27 y/o). We loved the pool/ping pong table and fire place! Kate made checking in and out very easy, would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wilmington townhouse for Labor day
Enjoyed a nice long weekend with family and friends. Place was great and exactly as described. Kate was very responsive and helpful. We enjoyed Wilmington and hiking in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021