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9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 884 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Kitchen

Fireplace

Dryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Jay, VT

Pump House Indoor Waterpark4 min walk
Jay Peak Resort Golf Course9 min walk
Jay Peak Ski Resort16 min walk
Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)86 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

We spent five days at the condo with our three teenagers and had a wonderful time. The location can’t be beat for ski-in...

K C.

Mar 16, 2024

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Absolute Slopeside Condo Private Entrance

Crane's nest is a newly remodeled two bedroom ski condo. Primary bedroom sleeps two on a queen, guest bedroom has two bunks sleeps four. Living room has two futons. All paint is a warm earth tone as you can hopefully see in the pictures. New kitchen with granite and fully equipped. Gas fireplace to make it cozy and warm. Inside storage for skis and boards. Simple to come and go, trail outside your door !!!!

Property manager

RAYMOND J CRANE JR

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Fireplace

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Jay

This condo is located in North Troy. Arts Sutton and MAC Center for the Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Pump House Indoor Waterpark and Quechee Gorge Mini Golf.

Jay, VT

What's nearby

Pump House Indoor Waterpark - 4 min walk
Jay Peak Resort Golf Course - 9 min walk
Jay Peak Ski Resort - 16 min walk
Jay Peak - 3 min drive
Mont Sutton - 48 min drive

Getting around

Newport, VT (EFK-Newport State) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

‪Clubhouse Grille - ‬10 min walk
‪The Foundry Pub & Grille - ‬6 min walk
‪Tower Bar - ‬6 min walk
‪Four Corners Mini Mart - ‬12 min drive
‪Big Jay Tavern - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Absolute Slopeside Condo Private Entrance pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Absolute Slopeside Condo Private Entrance ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Absolute Slopeside Condo Private Entrance ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Absolute Slopeside Condo Private Entrance located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out condo in North Troy is within 1 mile (2 km) of Pump House Indoor Waterpark, Jay Peak Ski Resort and Jay Peak Resort Golf Course. Jay Peak is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

K C.

16 Mar 2024

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

Great stay at Jay Peak

We spent five days at the condo with our three teenagers and had a wonderful time. The location can’t be beat for ski-in ski-out and proximity to Tram side amenities. Would happily stay again!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean L.

11 Mar 2024

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

slopeside at Jay Peak during February break.

My family and I have made it a tradition to go to Jay for a few days in February. We have stayed at several slopeside locations and this one is the most convenient yet, right off of Queens Highway. Nice cozy two bedroom unit. Kitchen and appliances were all top-notch. Communication with Ray was awesome. Highly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Cathy B.

19 Jan 2024

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

Super close to ski slopes

As a European, these American ski houses often seem rather tired, with decor that looks as though it has not changed much in 20 years. Having said that, that does appear to be the norm. And this is undeniably a great location. We loved the fire, and the place was cosy and easy to heat up. We loved the blackout blinds and slept very well as a result. The shower is poor (weak) and the bathroom feels tired. The 'ski in and out' was great. There are steps up form the carpark, so you';ll need to lug your cases/bags. It was nice to be asble to use Netflix to watch a film. The owner offered us a very flexible checkout, which we were grateful for. The property is easy walking distance to restaurants and the waterpark, and we also took the shuttle to the Clubhouse Grille one evening.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne D.

2 Jan 2024

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

Great ski in ski out location!!!

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this prime location on Queens hiway trail! We also enjoyed the new years we’ve fireworks from the balcony as well as some much needed downtime in front of the fireplace watching movies with our kids. Thanks to The Cranes kids another great weekend!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie J.

1 Jan 2024

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

Perfect Jay peak location

Great Ski-in, ski-out location at Jay Peak. Stocked kitchen, cozy 2 bedroom condo which was great for our family of 4.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne D.

19 Mar 2023

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

Great place to call home for our ski trip

We had a wonderful time at The Cranes Nest at Jay Peak! We were steps from the trail. The condo was well appointed with everything we needed for our stay. Ray was great to deal with and was available if we needed anything! We will definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott E.

28 Feb 2023

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

Ski Trip

Great experience staying at this slopeside condo. Ski in, ski out. Walk to the main lodge for dinner.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deidre F.

16 Jan 2023

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

Perfect location!

Loved our stay at Cranes Nest. You can’t beat the location and the condo was spotless. We’d definitely return!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy D.

27 Dec 2022

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Cozy. Clean. Great location!

We loved this well equipped condo. Owner was very clear w instructions for arrival and departure. About 20 feet to trail but can ski back directly to door. Lift is a short downhill ski away. Be prepared to walk up two flights to get moved in, but once you are settled in, it’s a lovely well equipped get away location for Jay skiing. Owner Ray, was very responsive to any questions we had.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

4 Mar 2022

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

Great location

The condo was a great ski in ski out location. The kids loved it. We also loved all the streaming services. It was movie night every night. We really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Grey G.

17 Feb 2022

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

Good stay in Jay.

Great spot for small group ski trip.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben W.

1 Feb 2022

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Great condo in a great location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Crane's Nest. Ray was a thoughtful and responsive host, and graciously accommodated our early check in request. The apartment was clean, well stocked, and had plenty of storage for all our equipment. The ski in/ski out location was perfect for warming our toes between runs, and the base area was easy to access.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Noelle K.

3 Jan 2022

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Fabulous mountain fun

The location of this rental maximizes fun on the mountain! Queen’s highway is literally steps away and you can ski/ride right up to the porch. It’s a short walk to restaurants, provisions and water park. The house itself is super functional. Even after a short break gloves and buffs are dry when left in the bench. Tons of hooks helped the 5 of us stay organized and tidy. Main bed was super comfortable for my aching body (first trip of the season). We’ve stayed at many vrbo and air b&b places and this place tops the list. I’m a big fan of the Crane’s nest!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

4 Apr 2021

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April Fools Snow Storm

We had a nice stay at the Crane’s Place! Located on the Queens Trail and we were able to ski/in and out with ease. The kitchen is well equipped and I cooked most meals. One bedroom has a Queen and the other had double bunk beds (a tight squeeze). There are also leather futons as an option. Great mountain! We will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B., New Hampshire

23 Mar 2021

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Great spring ski weekend!

Had a fun weekend at Cranes Nest! Ray was very easy to work with and quick to respond. Location was great and we had a good time. Thanks

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

26 Feb 2021

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

Beautiful ski-in/ski-out condo

This property was perfect for our family of five (3 kids)'s ski "staycation". Ray has done a great job outfitting the unit with everything that you will need for a cozy family vacation, including a ton of hooks, slatted bench, boot warmers, a well equipped kitchen and plenty of board games. Owner is incredibly responsive and helpful. We will be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dian B.

23 Feb 2021

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

1st Time at Jay!!!

This place was an amazing location! Everything was as described in the profile. We literally skied to the front door! Felt more spacious than I thought it would. We comfortably slept 3 adults and 5 teeanagers (my family and a friend and his daughter). Our friend and his daughter slept on Futons and they said they were comfortable (and friend is over 6 foot tall). My only suggestions is look at the map of the condo location and a may of Jay before you go. Our only issue was that it took us about a 1/2 to find the condo. This was no fault of the owner. It was that we were looking for it in the dark after driving 7 hours!!! Would definately stay Crane's Nest again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth L.

20 Feb 2021

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

Amazing Stay +++

We just got home from the most amazing stay at the Cranes Nest. I'm going to list all the pros and cons of the stay in hopes it's helpful to anyone considering staying at this property. Let's start with the Cons: There are none. The pictures don't do this place justice at all. It's so much nicer than what appears in the pictures. It really is! Pros: Cleanliness and Location. The location is the best in terms of ski in and ski out. It's literally slopeside and likely in the best spot I could imagine. And if you don't ski, an easy walk to/from the village/restaurants. When we entered, we were immediately greeted with a nice entry way, with a long bench and a dozen or so hooks for hanging all your belongings. There's also a shelf for the helmets/hats above. There's a large closet there too, in addition to the closet to store your skis/boards. This area was perfect and unexpected (call it a bonus!) Entering the condo, the kitchen is really nice and clean and has everything you'd wish for in a vacation rental. We found everything to be more than sufficient in terms of cooking meals and serving our family. The dining area is right off the kitchen and comfortably seats 6. The table and chairs are high tops, so families with small children might want to keep that in mind... The living room was spacious and the futon couches were great. The TV included a firestick with Prime, Netflix, HBO and more, in addition to full cable. The wifi is fast. There were also tons of board games, cards, etc. to play when you make it back to the condo after a day on the slopes. The fireplace was cozy & perfect. The bathroom was spotless. The washer/dryer is in a closet in the bathroom. It's on the small side, but perfect for a daily load of laundry to wash face masks, scarves, etc. The bedrooms had plenty of space for unpacking and the queen bed in the master was so comfortable. The bunk room was a little tight in terms of space, but you can squeeze in 4 people, so it's perfect for a larger family with kids. It's not like you spend time in there, so it's fine. (We only have one child, so he was more than comfortable in there.) Lastly, there's a large area in the hallway between the kitchen and bedrooms with shelving where you can store dry food/snacks as well as clothes if need be. Plenty of storage beyond the kitchen and bedrooms if you need it. Ray was wonderful with communication and we truly loved spending time at this place. We will definitely return!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

27 Jan 2021

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

PERFECT LOCATION!

Couldn’t have been a better experience! Great snow, location was absolutely awesome. Right on trail, close to restaurant at base. Place was warm, cozy and clean. Ray was proactive, helpful and kind. Would recommend 100%

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brett H.

21 Jan 2021

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Great spot!

This condo is the perfect ski in/ski out location. It’s the closest condo to the trail and the ski lifts. Had a great time and would definitely recommend. Thanks Ray!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

James L.

1 Jan 2021

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Cranes Nest

Perfect ski in ski out condo. Very comfortable. Owner is responsive and easy to coordinate with. Would love to stay again sometime!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

john r.

13 Mar 2020

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

Excellent location

Extremely close to the trail. Quick communication. Clean. Just remember your towels and sheets.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Mary V.

8 Mar 2020

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ski vacation

great location

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patricia h.

3 Mar 2020

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Fantastic

Charming, cozy, lived it. Ski on off right from the door. And getting 38" didn't hurt either!!! Thanks Raymond j.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

29 Feb 2020

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

Perfect location for a family.

A short walk to the pump house and restaurants and easy act to the slopes. Our family was very comfortable and Ray was very helpful in his communication. High recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

About the host

Hosted by RAYMOND J CRANE JR

We purchased Crane's nest just over ten years ago. Our sons were young and we raised them Jay ( Jay phrase ) my reason for owning at Jay is simple. It always snows.

Why they chose this property

I can't say it enough, it is directly on Queens highway. What I love is that in the morning you just walk a few steps and throw on your gear and go directly to the lift. Going back to condo is simple, just ski right up to your door step.

What makes this property unique

Private entrance, We are a end unit on the first floor. No stairs to climb !
Be sure to check competitors location, entrance and what floor they are on.