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We could have hired a professional photographer, but we did these ourselves.

Welcome! Screen door will be up in the summer.

second floor into the yellow bedroom, aka "the Treehouse"

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6153 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Waitsfield, VT

Skinner Barn11 min walk
Sugarbush Ski Resort19 min drive
Norwich University41 min drive
Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1, the primary

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2, the Treehouse (yellow bedroom)

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3, the blue bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Other (See Description)

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

First floor bathroom - 3 piece

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Second floor 4-piece bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

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. New in the past 12 months ... brand new patio furniture in fall of 2022 and a lot more.

We offer streaming fiber optic Internet with WIFI for your own computer. And of course a huge ass 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. :-)

Property manager

SM Reilly

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Great Chalet; well maintained; excellent condition; great views!

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Flea-free and poop scooping required.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

OUTDOORS only. Dispose of butts properly.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Waitsfield

Located in Waitsfield, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Ben and Jerry's Factory and Waitsfield Main Street are worth checking out if shopping 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.

Waitsfield, VT

What's nearby

Skinner Barn - 11 min walk
Waitsfield Main Street - 7 min drive
Mad River Glen Cooperative - 16 min drive
Sugarbush Ski Resort - 19 min drive
Norwich University - 41 min drive

Getting around

Waterbury Station - 23 min drive
Montpelier, VT (MPV-Edward F. Knapp State) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

‪Lawson's Finest Liquids - ‬8 min drive
‪Three Mountain Cafe - ‬9 min drive
‪Mad Taco - ‬8 min drive
‪American Flatbread - ‬10 min drive
‪Fit To Be Thai'd Thai Restaurant - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Summer is our favorite season in Vermont! Explore our new, LOWER rates! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Summer is our favorite season in Vermont! Explore our new, LOWER rates!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Summer is our favorite season in Vermont! Explore our new, LOWER rates!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Summer is our favorite season in Vermont! Explore our new, LOWER rates! located?

Situated on the riverfront, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Skinner Barn and within 3 miles (5 km) of Artisans' Gallery and Big Eddy Covered Bridge. Mad River Glass Gallery and Elaine Beckwith Gallery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey K.

9 Apr 2024

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

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.

25 Dec 2023

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

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.

25 Sept 2023

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

Weekend stay for business

Very quaint and comfortable house. Conveniently located

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Wendy W.

6 Sept 2023

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

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

20 Aug 2023

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

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.

11 July 2023

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

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.

3 June 2023

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

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.

25 Apr 2023

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

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

21 Apr 2023

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

Worked well for me

Everything I needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elodie J.

15 Apr 2023

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

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.

8 Mar 2023

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

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.

19 Oct 2022

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

Cozy cottage

A sweet little cottage with. Great location to everything.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

mike p.

15 Oct 2022

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

Great place to experience Mad River Valley

We enjoyed our stay

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Sarah T.

2 Oct 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

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.

11 Sept 2022

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

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.

7 Aug 2022

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

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.

1 Aug 2022

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

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.

20 July 2022

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

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.

7 July 2022

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

Sweet secluded spot!

Great owner. Great property!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe R., San Rafael, Ca USA

17 June 2022

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

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.

15 Mar 2022

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

Lovely home lovely location

Perfect

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

robert m.

9 Mar 2022

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

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.

21 Feb 2022

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

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

8/10 Good

Greg F.

9 Jan 2022

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

Great Snowsnest

This property was relaxing and comfortable and close to town and the ski areas, perfect for a relaxing vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tamara E.

1 Dec 2021

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

Charming and Comfortable

Adored the house. It was cozy and has a feeling of home away from home. The description of the house was spot on and info Sheila sent us including driving directions and such were clear and thorough. Appreciated how nicely the place was heated, including the gas fireplace. It is a gem of place!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by SM Reilly

Our VT barn cats Cosmo, Moxie, and Bernedoodle Toby and we who serve them welcome you. Animals rule! We love well-behaved, flea-free pets with the exception of some dog breeds (sorry, our insurance requires it). We realize there are good dogs and bad dogs out there of every breed, but the following breeds are generally acknowledged to carry the greatest risk ... pit bulls, akitas, rottweilers, chow chows, presa canarios, or any wolf/dog combination. Mixed breeds are fine (who doesn't love a mutt).

Why they chose this property

No better place on the planet than the State of Vermont, in any season (ok, maybe not mud season)! Sure, great skiing, but great all year round with the wonderful outdoors yours for hiking, biking, fishing, tennis/golf, birdwatching, long trails, kicking back on the east porch or the west deck ... get away from the daily grind, Vermont will help you hit your reset button!

Waitsfield and the entire Mad River Valley are very special places in Vermont, a unique blend of real country living and 21C amenities. Stroll Waitsfield's outdoor market on the weekends, sampling local foods and beverages, sit on one of the couches in the local movie theatre while eating your freshly grilled burgers from the lobby restaurant, go antiquing, visit art shows, take a glider ride at the local airfield, jump in the Mad River to cool off, hike The Long Trail (part of the Appalachian Trail), ride a horse, go fishing, take in a live show at the Skinner Barn, and on and on ...

What makes this property unique

We don't aim to be the fanciest house, but then, do you want to tiptoe through a showcase property, or let your kids and dogs off their leashes? We DO aim for comfort, convenience and fun. The entire house is planned to be a walk in/walk out operation - just pack your suitcase, and stop at the grocery store, everything else you need is here already. It is clean, and furnished specifically for family and social gatherings. Enjoy the unspoiled and varied scenery for dog walking, biking, or just kick back on the front or back decks and watch the wildlife. Waitsfield can cover all your shopping needs. Sorry, no rentals longer than six weeks.