Bright & Airy Guest House in downtown Waterbury
Apartment in Waterbury, VT
3 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this apartment rental
This meticulously cared for loft is very private, spacious, has an open layout, and is a second floor apartment that is full of natural light, unique original artwork and subtle patterns and colors.
It has a gorgeous river view, spanning lawn, a willow tree allée to wander through. Want to see fireflies at night in the summer or get lost in a sea of stars at night? This property is a perfect mix of privacy and space while being in the heart of the downtown Waterbury VT.
This space was designed by artist and owner of a local art gallery. Her design and curation experience is evident in the unique art and objects within the space as well as the light, playful layers of color and pattern. The loft is an opportunity for an immersion in light and creativity while relaxing in a comfortable open space. The oversized kitchen allows you to dive into your own culinary adventures. With a 5 burner gas range, multiple ways to brew the best cup of coffee or tea and all the cook and drinkware items needed to make full meals, you will be feeling right at home. Area hiking and skiing guide books are available for reference and use. There is ample drawer and closet storage for longer stays. Hardwood maple flooring and an energy efficient heat exchanger keep the space very warm and cozy during the winter and cool in the summer. This 725 sq foot loft has a built in ski/snowboard rack in the entry and an exercise area with yoga mat, weights and ball within the space.
The ski and summer resorts of Stowe, Sugarbush, Mad River Glen, Bolton, and Cochran’s are readily accessible within a 30 minute drive or less.
Less than a mile away is one of Vermont’s most popular mountain bike trail networks – Perry Hill.
We are less than 5 miles from the 900-acre Waterbury Reservoir and State Park, giving you access to swimming, fishing and outdoor picnicking and the ability to rent stand up paddle boards and kayaks.
Waterbury is one of Vermont’s newest destinations for food and beverage connoisseurs - home to The Alchemist’s Heady Topper, the Prohibition Pig, Hen of the Wood, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and Cold Hollow Apple Cider Mill.
This apartment is uniquely located at the end of a residential dead end road while still in the heart of Waterbury Village! The Guest House loft is above a 2-car garage that is minimally used by the owners.
Vermont MRT-10954091
Our House Rules:
We require guests to review and sign a simple short term rental agreement prior to arriving which specifies the following rental rules:
1. Smoking is NOT allowed inside the property.
2. Guests are asked to remove shoes and boots in the stairwell of the apartment. Guests shall not wear ski boots, heeled shoes or other footwear that may in any way cause damage to the following of the apartment.
3. People other than those in the Guest party set forth above may not stay overnight in the apartment. Any other person in the apartment is the sole responsibility of Guest. Guests are not allowed to exceed the occupancy limit agreed to above.
4. Guests should not create excessive noise at a level that disturbs neighbors; Code-enforced neighborhood quiet hours are from 10:00p.m. – 8:00a.m.
5. The property is privately owned. The owners are not responsible for any accidents, injuries or illness that occurs while on the premises or its facilities. The Property Owners are not responsible for the damage or loss of personal belongings or valuables of the guest. By accepting this reservation, it is agreed that all guests are expressly assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises or others whom they invite to use the premise.
6. Keep the apartment and all furnishings in good order. Please report any soils, damage, non-working items to the property owners as soon as they are discovered. Any damage found to the property after your stay will be assessed and the cleaning or replacement costs will be billed to you directly.
7. Only use appliances for their intended uses
8. Pets are NOT allowed
9. Parking: Parking is limited to 2 vehicles. Vehicles are to be parked in designated parking areas only. Parking on the road is not permitted. Any illegally parked cars are subject to towing; applicable fines/towing fees are the sole responsibility of the vehicle owner.
10. Housekeeping: While linens and bath towels are included in the unit, daily maid service is not included in the rental rate. If you have booked for a longer stay and wish for a housekeeping service, please ask and we can arrange the cleaning for an additional fee. We do not permit towels or linens to be taken from the unit.
11. Water and Septic: The property is on village water and is potable (okay to drink). DO NOT FLUSH anything other than toilet paper down the toilet. No feminine products should be flushed at anytime. If it is found that feminine products have been flushed and clog the septic system, you could be charged damages for septic repair.
12. Check-out: Check-out is at 10am. Guests must leave the property relatively clean and secure. Trash and Recycling needs to be taken to the outside bins. Guest will will lock the entry door upon leaving the property and leave the key within the lock box.
13. Storms: No refunds will be given for storms. Vermont roads can be curvy and steep. We highly recommend four wheel drive and/or snow tires during the snow months. We do not refund due to road conditions.
It has a gorgeous river view, spanning lawn, a willow tree allée to wander through. Want to see fireflies at night in the summer or get lost in a sea of stars at night? This property is a perfect mix of privacy and space while being in the heart of the downtown Waterbury VT.
This space was designed by artist and owner of a local art gallery. Her design and curation experience is evident in the unique art and objects within the space as well as the light, playful layers of color and pattern. The loft is an opportunity for an immersion in light and creativity while relaxing in a comfortable open space. The oversized kitchen allows you to dive into your own culinary adventures. With a 5 burner gas range, multiple ways to brew the best cup of coffee or tea and all the cook and drinkware items needed to make full meals, you will be feeling right at home. Area hiking and skiing guide books are available for reference and use. There is ample drawer and closet storage for longer stays. Hardwood maple flooring and an energy efficient heat exchanger keep the space very warm and cozy during the winter and cool in the summer. This 725 sq foot loft has a built in ski/snowboard rack in the entry and an exercise area with yoga mat, weights and ball within the space.
The ski and summer resorts of Stowe, Sugarbush, Mad River Glen, Bolton, and Cochran’s are readily accessible within a 30 minute drive or less.
Less than a mile away is one of Vermont’s most popular mountain bike trail networks – Perry Hill.
We are less than 5 miles from the 900-acre Waterbury Reservoir and State Park, giving you access to swimming, fishing and outdoor picnicking and the ability to rent stand up paddle boards and kayaks.
Waterbury is one of Vermont’s newest destinations for food and beverage connoisseurs - home to The Alchemist’s Heady Topper, the Prohibition Pig, Hen of the Wood, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and Cold Hollow Apple Cider Mill.
This apartment is uniquely located at the end of a residential dead end road while still in the heart of Waterbury Village! The Guest House loft is above a 2-car garage that is minimally used by the owners.
Vermont MRT-10954091
Our House Rules:
We require guests to review and sign a simple short term rental agreement prior to arriving which specifies the following rental rules:
1. Smoking is NOT allowed inside the property.
2. Guests are asked to remove shoes and boots in the stairwell of the apartment. Guests shall not wear ski boots, heeled shoes or other footwear that may in any way cause damage to the following of the apartment.
3. People other than those in the Guest party set forth above may not stay overnight in the apartment. Any other person in the apartment is the sole responsibility of Guest. Guests are not allowed to exceed the occupancy limit agreed to above.
4. Guests should not create excessive noise at a level that disturbs neighbors; Code-enforced neighborhood quiet hours are from 10:00p.m. – 8:00a.m.
5. The property is privately owned. The owners are not responsible for any accidents, injuries or illness that occurs while on the premises or its facilities. The Property Owners are not responsible for the damage or loss of personal belongings or valuables of the guest. By accepting this reservation, it is agreed that all guests are expressly assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises or others whom they invite to use the premise.
6. Keep the apartment and all furnishings in good order. Please report any soils, damage, non-working items to the property owners as soon as they are discovered. Any damage found to the property after your stay will be assessed and the cleaning or replacement costs will be billed to you directly.
7. Only use appliances for their intended uses
8. Pets are NOT allowed
9. Parking: Parking is limited to 2 vehicles. Vehicles are to be parked in designated parking areas only. Parking on the road is not permitted. Any illegally parked cars are subject to towing; applicable fines/towing fees are the sole responsibility of the vehicle owner.
10. Housekeeping: While linens and bath towels are included in the unit, daily maid service is not included in the rental rate. If you have booked for a longer stay and wish for a housekeeping service, please ask and we can arrange the cleaning for an additional fee. We do not permit towels or linens to be taken from the unit.
11. Water and Septic: The property is on village water and is potable (okay to drink). DO NOT FLUSH anything other than toilet paper down the toilet. No feminine products should be flushed at anytime. If it is found that feminine products have been flushed and clog the septic system, you could be charged damages for septic repair.
12. Check-out: Check-out is at 10am. Guests must leave the property relatively clean and secure. Trash and Recycling needs to be taken to the outside bins. Guest will will lock the entry door upon leaving the property and leave the key within the lock box.
13. Storms: No refunds will be given for storms. Vermont roads can be curvy and steep. We highly recommend four wheel drive and/or snow tires during the snow months. We do not refund due to road conditions.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Ski in / Ski out
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Waterbury, VT
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
The bestest!
5.0 / 5.0
My husband and I stayed while exploring the area for our 20th anniversary. The hosts were very gracious. The place is AMAZING! The architectural design, furnishings, original art, views of the river, and well stocked kitchen made it a great stay. Highly recommend.
5.0 / 5.0
The level of care for the property, the kindness of the hosts, the location close to everything we wanted to do (i.e. nature around and fine eating in Waterbury). We will definitely get back there for our next trip in Vermont.
5.0 / 5.0
We really enjoyed staying in the guest house. It is very spacious and well equipped, and also easy walking distance to the main bars and restaurants in Waterbury. We would definitely recommend this property!
5.0 / 5.0
One of the best places we have ever stayed!
We recommend packing eye shades, sun arrives at 530 in the summer.
5.0 / 5.0
A beautifully creative, bright and comfortable space with gorgeous views and convenient location to many cultural opportunities. Would happily return.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful village to stay in to experience the beauty of Vermont.
5.0 / 5.0
What's that? You're going to Vermont and need quiet and relaxing, clean, curated space to stay in, but also want to be a nice walk or short drive from a cute downtown with good food and drinks? Boom - found it!
The Guest House is a cute and comfortable second floor stay, with a full kitchen and laundry, and a comfortable living room. I had a great dinner at Salt and Rind, and may or may not have had breakfast pastries at Hender's bake shop... Everything was comfortable and easy, the only difficulty was getting out of bed while watching snow fall over the river out the bedroom window...
Enjoy your stay!
5.0 / 5.0
We had a wonderful stay the location was close to many attractions like restaurants and hiking trails. The hosts were wonderful and very accommodating. The guest house was equipped with all needed essentials and very bright and clean. We highly recommend this property and will be going again.
5.0 / 5.0
Had a lovely stay at the Guest House in Waterbury. Location convenient to both skiing and Burlington. The hosts were extremely friendly and accommodating.
5.0 / 5.0
This was my 4th stay at the Guesthouse. Whitney and Wade are the best. I couldn't ask for a better vacation rental in my favorite "adopted" town. Can't wait to return!
5.0 / 5.0
Good location to downtown and easy access to other areas of Vermont that we had on our agenda. Comfortable to just hand out and linger in the mornings before heading out for the day. Kitchen was well stocked, making it easy to prepare meals the couple of nights we choice to eat in. Had a great relaxing time there and this place made it extra special.
5.0 / 5.0
This property is very beautiful. Located 30 minutes from Norwich University, which was the reason I was in Vermont. The owners are very friendly and caring people. I had expressed to them, the reason I was there was because my son had emergency surgery. Upon arrival, first thing they asked me was if my son was ok. That meant a lot to ot me. This is a very busy time in Vermont, where people travel all over to see the 🍂 changing colors. I had a rental car which was an electric car. That's all they had left at the airport. Wade and Whitney allowed me to charge it, which helped a lot. Huge thank you to Wade and Whitney. Definitely recommend it for couples trip or a single person.
Oh the decor is mind-blowing. Very artistic.
I will be back. My son has two more years at Norwich University.
5.0 / 5.0
WONDERFUL! The guest house is just as described- clean, bright and cozy! Perfect location- easy to walk or ride bikes into town. Also close to great neighboring towns of Stowe, Waitsfield and Burlington. Wade and Whitney are great hosts. We appreciated all the attention to detail and the fully stocked kitchen for when we wanted to prepare a home cooked meal. We look forward to our next visit!
5.0 / 5.0
We fully enjoyed our stay. Very clean, elegantly decorated, close to the town, and more! Especially loved to meet Peter, the pup.
5.0 / 5.0
A great little getaway with perfect location for everything. Just the right size with all the conveniences we could ask for, especially the super cozy bedroom. Quiet with room to roam. We'll definitely be back!
5.0 / 5.0
Echoing the other reviews, this place is fantastic, very well maintained and in a great location. The owners were also very helpful and responsive.
5.0 / 5.0
Hands down the best VRBO we’ve stayed in. The attention to detail was spectacular: live plants, no smelly deodorizers, beautiful decor, comfortable bed, fuel efficiency, plenty of storage space, well supplied kitchen and bath. The view out the bedroom and kitchen window over the snowy field and river was lovely. The 3/4 mile walk to the awesome restaurants in Waterbury and 1/2 hour drive to some of the best skiing in Vermont made the location perfect for us.
5.0 / 5.0
We stayed for 8 days in Jan 2023.
The property was immaculate. Everything was provided, from dish soap to a coffee machine.
The decor was lovely, with a mixture of modern and old.
The host clearly takes pride in the property, and we hope to visit again
5.0 / 5.0
This lovely large one bedroom apartment is a real gem. It offers plenty of room to spread out; a great kitchen, a comfy bedroom and a great location for access to the terrific local ski areas. One unique aspect of the apartment is the terrific interior design and decoration. There are so many interesting and unique details. The designer must be a student of Martha Stewart. Highly recommended.
5.0 / 5.0
Very cute apartment in a nice location. Also loved the EV charging!
5.0 / 5.0
Thank you for everything!
5.0 / 5.0
Cute and comfortable apartment with proximity to Stowe and Burlington.
5.0 / 5.0
Everything was just as you see in the VRBO pics and was such a nice place to stay and explore some of Vermont. The view of the river from the apartment was gorgeous.
Plenty of eateries and a supermarket within walking distance. although there is a larger supermarket (Shaws) on Route 100 going towards Ben and Jerrys.
There are plenty of walks and cycle routes too.
Visit Burlington - we went to Splash At The Boathouse down on the waterfront- just lovely on a sunny day. Also walk the causeway at Colchester.
Enjoy!
5.0 / 5.0
Great property, comfortable place. Good location to downtown and easy access to other areas of Vermont. Had a great time there and this place made it extra special. Thank you!
5.0 / 5.0
One of our favorite VRBO stays (and we’ve done quite a few).
Well laid out apartment with fun decor at every turn. Comfortable couch, great bed, well designed space that allows for privacy without being closed in.
Beautiful property as well.
Whitney reached out via text just before we arrived making it so easy to get information I needed even though I couldn’t access my email.
Hope to stay again.
5.0 / 5.0
We enjoyed the immaculate and well-supplied apartment, the artistic touches throughout, and sitting on the swing by the river. Gorgeous scenery right in the backyard.
5.0 / 5.0
Awesome loft
Our stay at Mad river valley was amazing. The Loft is exactly as pictured. Restaurants, shops and groceries are all within walking distance. Our hosts were helpful and responsive. I can't think of anything that could have been done better.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect stay
This place was perfect for our Vermont vacation. Location was super and the owners are great. The property is immaculate with everything you could possible need or want was available except maybe a needle and thread 😂 (but I.m sure if we needed one Whitney would have gotten it for us). Book here and you won't be disappointed..
5.0 / 5.0
A riverside gem
Perfect unit in the heart of Vermont's perfect vacation hub. This repeat guest can't wait to go back.
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful VermontVacation
My husband and I enjoyed our one week stay in Whitney and Wade’s charming guesthouse. It was our first vacation since late 2019 and we enjoyed everything about this vacation. The guesthouse was well designed and equipped, and ever so quiet for restful sleep during the night. The town of Waterbury was just right, with several good restaurants, and excellent maple creemees and cider doughnuts within close proximity to the guesthouse. We took a different Vermont byway day trip every day and enjoyed each adventure.
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful property
This is our second stay at this property. We love it here. The property itself is lovely, and Waterbury is central to many short car trips to surrounding towns/cities. We can’t wait to visit again!
4.0 / 5.0
Wade and Whitney's Waterbury Wonderland
Okay, wonderland is a bit over-the-top, but their place is cute, clean and cozy. Waterbury is a fun town to get to know, and perfectly situated. It took us a few tries to get the heat working, so we were a little chilly at first, but that was on me.
4.0 / 5.0
Great Little Apartment
The owners have created a functional, clever and thoughtfully designed one bedroom space. The interior design and decoration is terrific. For skiing the location is a short drive to Stowe, Sugarbush and Mad River Glen.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect location
This location in Waterbury is A+, easy to get to and around the area. Stowe was a short 20-25 minute drive away.
The above garage studio was the perfect size for us, clean, very well decorated and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
Whitney did a phenomenal job of communicating and even had an awesome booklet put together as a guide. We ended up taking two of her dinner recommendations and neither disappointed.
Great stay and would definitely stay again!
2.5 / 5.0
We needed a home for a one night stay on our way north. This one caught my eye on the listing because of the fresh feel of the interior design. The home itself sits conveniently off the highway but tucked back far enough for it to be quaint. It was the perfect amount of space for the two of us for the night. We wondered the little neighborhood and went down by the water and met a few friendly neighbors. This was a great find for what we needed.
5.0 / 5.0
Great place to stay to check out many areas
Loved our stay here - perfect spot to get to Stowe, Burlington and Montpelier. Place was really nice and comfortable. Some great restaurants and coffee shops in Waterbury as well!
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely Waterbury
Place was immaculate, charming and very comfortable. The location was perfect for walking to town. Gold stars all around for Whitney and Wade!
5.0 / 5.0
Great Place!
The Guest House was very clean, spacious, updated, and put together very well! The communication with the owner was also great! She is very nice and made everything very easy! I would highly recommend staying here!
5.0 / 5.0
Waterbury weekend
Whitney’s property was absolutely perfect for our weekend exploring Vermont!
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Waterbury?
The average price for a rental in Waterbury is $306 per night. This rental is $104 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Bright & Airy Guest House in downtown Waterbury. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Bright & Airy Guest House in downtown Waterbury pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Bright & Airy Guest House in downtown Waterbury?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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