Heart of the Madriver Valley - Beautiful Views & Sunrises & close to skibus
Waitsfield, Washington County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
Heart of the Madriver Valley - Beautiful Views & Sunrises & close to skibus This convenient, uniquely-located home allows everyone to go at their own pace even if you only have one car. Nestled on a hill overlooking the quintessentially-charming village of Watisfield, First Chair Diehards can walk out the door and be on the ski bus in 5 minutes. Nonskiers can just stroll down the hill at their...
Heart of the Madriver Valley - Beautiful Views & Sunrises & close to skibus This convenient, uniquely-located home allows everyone to go at their own pace even if you only have one car. Nestled on a hill overlooking the quintessentially-charming village of Watisfield, First Chair Diehards can walk out the door and be on the ski bus in 5 minutes. Nonskiers can just stroll down the hill at their leisure to explore the quaint shops and restaurants and hop on the shuttle bus later on to meet up for lunch or apres skiing at the mountain. Waitsfield was recently voted best ski town in the East and you are right in the heart of it all at this house!If you're looking for some relaxation, enjoy the gorgeous views on the wrap-around deck or cozy up on the couch with your favorite book and drink in the mountain views.From May untill early October, take a quick walk down to The Saturday Farmer's Market (voted best in Vermont) to pick up local produce and so much more. Then walk across the street to enjoy a Vermont Favorite, The Maple Creemee, (soft ice cream) at The Canteen Creemee .Enjoy making a big breakfast in the well-equipped kitchen or simply walk down the road and grab a coffee and breakfast sandwich at the Three Mountain Cafe before you hop on the shuttle bus. You’ll be ready to hit the slopes the minute the bus arrives at the mountain.When you’re not out shredding the slopes or exploring the quaint village shops, enjoy your perfectly-located homebase. Stunning views from almost every room in the house and deck. Beautiful hardwood oak floors are on the entire main level and wide pine on the lower level. Choose from a large variety of board games or puzzles for some family fun or enjoy the free WIFI to catch up on social media. Watch a free movie using the Roku on either of the flatscreen TV’s or sign in to your Amazon/Netflix account to watch pay movies.Need some groceries? No problem, head over to Shaw’s Market & Mehuron's Market, two full-service markets, which are all just ½ mile from the house. They even sell wine and beer. How convenient is that?Or imagine coming home from skiing/boarding to the smell of a yummy stew cooking in the crock pot or enjoy delicious take out from The Mad Mexican or a Sip of Sunshine at the New Lawson's Brewery (again, just ½ mile away).We have a detailed guidebook at the house to help you plan your days. You are right in the heart of it all in this town and at this house! Keep family and friends up-to-date by utilizing our full cell phone service and free WIFI in and around the house.This is a spacious, yet cozy, three-level house. The main living area is on the 2nd level, where you will enter. It has an open-concept kitchen, dining room, living room combination as well as ½ bath and foyer. The kitchen is well equipped with cookware, dinnerware, modern appliances, dishwasher, microwave, Keurig and features a four person breakfast bar. But you also might be tempted to just dine out in the many restaurants located within a mile or two of the house.The living room has a very comfortable Pottery Barn couch, two oversized wing-back chairs and a bench.The dining table seats up to six.Expansive mountain and valley views from the x-large double patio doors on the main level as well as from most of the rooms and the enormous wrap-around deck.The 3rd level consists of two bedrooms and a full bath with tub/shower and full size washer & dryer.The Master bedroom has a queen-size sleigh bed and a flatscreen TV with a Roku attached to it. The Roku allows you to watch TV & tons of free movies. Any pay movies can be paid for with your own Amazon, Netflix or Hulu accounts. The second bedroom has two comfortable twin beds with quilts and down comforters. The 1st level has a very versatile large room which can be used as another living area or as a third bedroom or both. This room sleeps up to 2 people. There are 2 twin bunk bedsand a sitting area with a couch and a rocking chair.An additional flatscreen TV is in this room with another Roku attached to it. There is also a BlueRay DVD Player and a library of over 50 DVD’s.Enjoy mountain views and lots of natural sunlight from the double patio doors in this room. Between May and October, you also overlook a beautiful perennial flower garden.The 1st level has a propane "woodstove" to enjoy; however, please note that due to insurance restrictions, we can not allow you to utilize the wood-burning woodstove on the main floor.There is a Sonos music system for Streaming music and Radio.Quality bed linens, towels and pillows are provided.We are surrounded by numerous outdoor adventure opportunities such as:Hiking Swimming holes (including the famous Warren Falls) Mountain & road biking Lift-served Mountain Biking at Sugarbush Mountain ResortTennis (Sugarbush Health & Racquet Club and The Bridges) Kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding and tubing on the rivers and lakesGolf Downhill Skiing (minutes from Sugarbush & Mad River)Cross country skiingIce Skating (seasonal)Snowshoeing Or relax and enjoy the Arts and Cultural activities such as: VT Festival of the Arts Waitsfield Farmer's Market Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory ToursBrewery Tours Cooking Classes Breathtaking Scenic Drives Cold Hollow Cider Mill Spa (Mad River Massage, Stoweflake, Topnotch)Von Trapp Family Lodge The Vermont Teddy Bear Factory Movie Theatre and so much more.Two great videos about the Mad River Valley can be found by googling "Adventure is Better in the Mad River Valley" OR"Almost There: The Mad River Valley"
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Internet
- Printer
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Basic soaps
- Telephone
- Heating
- Desk
- Desk chair
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Kitchen island
- Dishes & utensils
- Dining table
- Coffee maker
- Kettle
- Blender
- Ice maker
- Toaster
- Lobster pot
Entertainment
- Games
- Books
- Television
- Smart TV
- Satellite / cable
- DVD player
- Video library
- Stereo
- Music library
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron & board
Parking
- Parking
Safety
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Deadbolt lock
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Exterior lighting
- Emergency exit route
- Fire station contact
- Hospital contact
- Police contact
Location type
- Mountain
- Village
- Mountain view
Nearby activities
- Swimming
- Paddle boating
- Skiing
- Ice skating
- Sledding
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Mountain biking
- Mountain climbing
- Antiquing
- Golf
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
- Hunting
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Toys/games
- Microwave
- Living/dining area
- Kitchen
- Tennis court
Popular amenities
- Washer
- Parking available
- Outdoor space
- Mountain view
- Barbecue grill
- Dryer
- Free WiFi
Languages spoken
- English
Ski
- Close to skiing
Pool spa
- Massage
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Car required
- Parking on site
Family friendly
- Children's books
- Children's games
- Children's dinnerware
- Playground
Kitchen
- Blender
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Ice maker
- Lobster/crab pot
- Oven
- Spices
- Coffee/tea maker
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Kitchen island
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1.5 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Soap
- Bathtub or shower
- Shampoo
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Separate dining area
- Living room
Entertainment
- Books
- Games
- Music library
- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
- Streaming services
- DVD player
- Hulu
- Netflix
- Stereo
- Video library
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundromat nearby
- Washer/dryer
Work spaces
- Desk
- Printer
- Desk chair
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Guidebooks
- Phone
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In a village
- In the mountains
Things to do
- Golf
- Snow sports gear
- Water sports equipment
- Canoeing nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Mountain climbing nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Kayak
- Tennis
- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Sledding nearby
General
- Garden
- Unit size: 2,000 square feet
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Deadbolt lock
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 4:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 25
- Check-out: Before 10:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: No
- Pets allowed: No
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
- Due to sometimes snowy, icy roads, 4WD vehicles are highly recommended November through April. AWD's with good all-season tires may be ok.: Due to sometimes snowy, icy roads, 4WD vehicles are highly recommended November through April. AWD's with good all-season tires may be ok.
Important Information
- 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
- 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
Waitsfield
Located in Waitsfield, this holiday home is in the mountains. Sugarbush Ski Resort and Green Mountain Express 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
Nearby locations
- Mad River Glass Gallery 3 min drive
- Mad River Glen Cooperative 9 min drive
- Sugarbush Ski Resort 13 min drive
- Sugarbush Resort Golf Club 14 min drive
- Norwich University 41 min drive
Getting around
- Waterbury Station 23 min drive
- Montpelier, VT (MPV-Edward F. Knapp State) 36 min drive
Restaurants
- Castlerock Pub 11 min drive
- Lawson's Finest Liquids 14 min walk
- Mad Taco 18 min walk
- The Wünderbar 11 min drive
- Three Mountain Cafe 17 min walk
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Heart of the Madriver Valley - Beautiful Views & Sunrises & close to skibus pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Heart of the Madriver Valley - Beautiful Views & Sunrises & close to skibus?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Heart of the Madriver Valley - Beautiful Views & Sunrises & close to skibus?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Heart of the Madriver Valley - Beautiful Views & Sunrises & close to skibus located?
Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Waitsfield Main Street, Mad River and Mad River Glass Gallery. Artisans' Gallery and Big Eddy Covered Bridge are also within 2 miles (3 km).