If you want to stay nearly on mountain at Stratton, but don't want to pay resort prices, this is a GREAT option. Less than 2 miles from the mountain, it was a great spot for our group of 10.
The living room, kitchen and dining area were great for a large group hangout and getting meals ready. We loved the fireplace and there was plenty of wood, supplied by the owners. The kitchen was well stocked with mugs, plates, silverware and stuff with which to cook. We've stayed at places in which everyone couldn't have coffee at the same time!
There were plenty of beds for us and the master bedroom, where my wife and I stayed, was VERY comfortable, with its own bathroom.
We went back to the mountain for dinner one night and there were also a few trips to Manchester during the week for groceries and wandering. The Italian Marketplace was a great spot and provided one of our dinners!
The house is obviously not the most updated or luxurious, but that's not what family ski vacations are about for us. It was clean, comfortable and spacious. The location, price and accomodations were just what we wanted.
Maryellen, the owners was prompt and pro-active. She gave us some tips on the mountain and the area as well as odds and ends at the home itself.