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A fenced outdoor swimming pool with lounge chairs on a sunny day, surrounded by trees and houses in the background.

A kitchen with a sink and stove on the left opens to a dining area with a wooden table and chairs by a large window offering a scenic view of a mountainous landscape.

A cozy living room with a blue sofa, patterned pillows, and a vibrant painting of a skier on the wall. The background shows a dining area with wooden chairs and a window offering a view of snowy mountains.

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9.4

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Washer

Dryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Fayston, VT

Sugarbush Ski Resort9 min drive
Mad River Glen Cooperative11 min drive
Sugarbush Resort Golf Club15 min drive
Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)58 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

The property had everything we needed, very comfortable

Marjorie K.

Mar 28, 2024

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom #2

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Mountain Magic: Walk to Mt. Ellen Slopes in 5 Minutes

MRT-11088676
Mt Ellen two-bedroom condo with stunning views of Mad River Valley! Outdoor heated pool and tennis courts in summer months or walk to slopes of Mt Ellen in the winter. Nestled in the woods this quiet condo offers easy access to all the Valley activities away from the crowds.
Inside you will find a cozy but open living area with a fireplace and sliding doors to the deck with spacious views. The kitchen is fully equipped and is open to the dining area with more mountain views.

Property manager

SkyRun Vermont

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Mountain view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Waitsfield

This condo is located in Mount Ellen Base Area, a neighbourhood in Waitsfield, and is in the mountains. Sugarbush Ski Resort and Sunshine Double Ski Lift are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Camel's Hump State Park and Granville Gulf Reservation. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Fayston, VT

What's nearby

Green Mountain Express Ski Lift - 5 min walk
Sugarbush Ski Resort - 9 min drive
Mad River Glen Cooperative - 11 min drive
Gate House Quad Ski Lift - 13 min drive
Sugarbush Resort Golf Club - 15 min drive

Getting around

Waterbury Station - 28 min drive
Montpelier, VT (MPV-Edward F. Knapp State) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

‪Lawson's Finest Liquids - ‬9 min drive
‪Three Mountain Cafe - ‬8 min drive
‪Mad Taco - ‬8 min drive
‪American Flatbread - ‬9 min drive
‪Fit To Be Thai'd Thai Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Mountain Magic: Walk to Mt. Ellen Slopes in 5 Minutes have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Mountain Magic: Walk to Mt. Ellen Slopes in 5 Minutes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mountain Magic: Walk to Mt. Ellen Slopes in 5 Minutes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain Magic: Walk to Mt. Ellen Slopes in 5 Minutes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mountain Magic: Walk to Mt. Ellen Slopes in 5 Minutes located?

Located in Mount Ellen Base Area, this condo is within a 10-minute walk of Sunshine Double Ski Lift, Green Mountain Express Ski Lift and Invernesse Ski Lift. North Ridge Express Quad Ski Lift and Northridge Express Quad are also within 10 minutes.

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Lee

9 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice condo. Great location. Quiet. Lovely valley. Cleaning staff forgot to clean our unit before our arrival, so we were delayed 3 hours before we could take occupancy

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie K.

28 Mar 2024

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

Comfortable

The property had everything we needed, very comfortable

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Zachary R.

11 Mar 2024

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

Close and easy

The property was clean and sufficient for our brief stay. The process was seamless. I will say, the entrance road (from Mr Ellen) was treacherous and nearly impassable without four wheel drive.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

29 Feb 2024

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

Rev

Condo was great. My only quibble is with “walk to lift” . The lift is close but not really walkable, especially in ski boots.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Brandon M.

5 Feb 2024

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

As expected, nice little spot

Had a great last minute weekend skiing. The proximity to Mount Ellen allowed us to explore that part of Sugarbush for the first time. While technically not ski in/out, it’s about as close as you can get at a short ten minute walk…1 minute drive down the street to the Mount Ellen main parking area. Two bedrooms accommodated the hour of us perfectly, esp the bunkbeds for the kids. Nice gas fireplace kept us toasty in the main living area.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meridith G., PA

27 Jan 2024

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

Great location near Sugarbush Mtn

Great location for our family of 5 to ski. Right near base of Mt. Ellen. Can walk or 2 minute drive. Owner was responsive. Easy check in and check out process. Very clean. Would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Mary and Ed

20 Jan 2024

New Year Greetings

The condo is a cozy, comfortable, updated, well kept accommodation. We enjoyed our stay. Access to parking is easy. The view is amazing especially sunrise ? The skiing was good (the accumulation of recent snow has improved the conditions). Paths for hiking or snowshoeing are numerous. Enjoyed dining at local restaurants We also loved the New Year celebrations and fireworks

8/10 Good

Melissa O.

10 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Family weekend

It was very nice view and condo was wonderful

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Debbie

31 Aug 2023

Beautiful view

Beautiful view, comfortable layout. Would stay there again and would recommend it to family/friends.

8/10 Good

Jorge R.

24 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi F.

21 Feb 2023

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

Perfect location & accommodations for small family

We loved this property! The views from the kitchen/dining room & deck off of living room were amazing! The fireplace was so wonderful and easy to use. The kids (8 & 11) loved the bunk beds and the large open area in the back of the condos where they could play in the snow after the days on the slopes. My only wish is that the master bed was more comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna M.

2 Feb 2023

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

Close to Mt Ellen and Mad River

We stayed here last year and liked it so much that we booked again for 2023 (staying for 9 days). This time we made use of the laundry facilities (pay) 2 floors below, which was very convenient. They also do a great job plowing the parking lot and sidewalks. The kitchen is well stocked so we cooked in for 5 nights. Really like being able to adjust temps per room.

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shashi K.

31 Dec 2022

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

Convenient condo with great Fireplace

Upstairs unit that had a convenient layout and location. Bathrooms were a bit small, but the fireplace was amazing! Locating right off Mt. Ellen.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

16 Oct 2022

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

Nice condo with amazing views.

Waitsfield cute little town. Central to many activities. Short drive to Waterbury, Montpelier, and other towns. Amazing views from our balcony. Condo had everything we needed…even a bottle of wine!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jen F.

17 Aug 2022

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

Great Place

The property was great for a relaxing getaway. Nestled in the woods with a gorgeous view of the mountains, I couldn't have asked for a better place. The condo was more spacious than I thought it was going to be with two full bathrooms too! The pool was great and we were the only people at it each day. We were close to Sugarbush restaurants but also close to the Waitsfield restaurants too. If you are looking to relax, this is the place!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Duncan L.

7 Feb 2022

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

Great ski condo, but had heating issues

We were very pleased with the unit and really enjoyed our ski weekend. The only negative was the electric heat was erratic and the gas fireplace was not working, and there were no directions on how to use it. My wife was working and planning on spending a good chunk of time fireside. The contact host for SkyRun did not respond to us in a timely way, and we never got the fireplace working.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanna M.

31 Jan 2022

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

Close and all we needed

The condo is a very comfortable size, good sized kitchen, common areas, bedrooms and bathrooms. As noted by others, the kitchen is well stocked. It is the best stocked for number of plates, mugs, glasses, silverware, servers, that I have experienced in a vacation rental. Each room has a thermostat so there is an option to tailor a room temp for individual taste. The gas fireplace was wonderful, it puts out alot of heat, great after a cold day of skiing. We thoroughly enjoyed the view while sitting at the dining room table. I like a firm bed which the master bed was. We found other residents/visitors to be both friendly and courteous. The parking area and drive were promptly plowed so getting an early start on skiing was never a problem. Mt. Ellen is definitely a short walk from the condo.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erik S.

13 Jan 2022

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

Ski days

Property was very clean and we enjoyed our stay. Super convenient to Mt Ellen.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

13 Oct 2021

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

Cute condo with great views

This was a very cute condo located near base of Mt Ellen. Property was very clean and fresh. Location was perfect- close to shopping restaurants and mountain. Definitely would stay there again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Tanya Q.

9 Oct 2021

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

Mt Ellen Snowside Condo

The condo looked like it’s pics and had a beautiful view of the mountains. It’s a bit dated yet comfy and right in the midst of the Mad River Valley. The twin beds are not super comfy so that was a bit of a bummer.

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8/10 Good

Umut

5 Oct 2021

Overall Satisfyin

Perfect location, beautiful scenery. The property was exactly as advertised. We had an autumn stay but will definitely try different times of the year for winter and spring stays too. A couple things to note: while overall experience was satisfying, I believe property owner can spend some time for minor improvements. A couple examples are a master bed which is falling apart or a main entrance door which is really hard to open and shut.

10/10 Excellent

steve p.

22 Sept 2021

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

Everything went very smoothly. Highly recommend.

Property was clean and well-maintained. A very pleasant and comfortable stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine A., Central New York

3 Sept 2021

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

Amazing sunrise from balcony

This condo is a hidden gem. It was tricky to find it, tucked away on the mountain in Fayston, but a very nice place. Clean and quiet and comfortable. Internet was spotty at times but a great place to relax and enjoy peaceful surroundings.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Daniel B.

21 Aug 2021

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

Hot and stuffy in the summer

Although we had a wonderful time, it was very difficult to sleep in this unit. Windows trap in all of the summer heat and even with large fans, unit is hot and stuffy.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Quinn M.

18 Feb 2021

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

Great location and nice stay

Nice place, very convenient. Clean, would be nice to have access to streaming services and not just basic cable.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

About the host

Hosted by SkyRun Vermont

What makes this property unique

- Quiet location yet close to the slopes and Mad River Valley activities.
- Beautiful, unobstructed views of mountains from unit and deck.
- Tennis courts and heated outdoor pool for summer fun!.
- Walk to Mt Ellen, Sugarbush North