Relaxation in the mountains. Hike, Ski & explore around Jay Peak
Apartment in Orleans, VT
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher
About this apartment rental
This is lower level unit with stairs to access the unit. The open plan layout is open and light floods in through the windows along the front wall. The space is perfect for families, skiers, or anyone who just wants to get away from the hustle and bustle to enjoy the scenery of Vermont at its finest. Jay Peak Ski area is only 15 minutes away with hiking, skiing, ice skating, golf and the largest indoor water park in Vermont. Newport, Vermont and all of its amenities are just 30 minutes away. Stowe, Vermont is a nice 45 minute ride and Burlington is just a little more than an hour away. The Vast trail is only minutes away also. You will get the feel of Vermont staying here with the pine and cedar accent walls throughout the apartment while you are surrounded by the campfires and trees right outside your windows. This apartment has two bedrooms, one huge bathroom with a washer and dryer. You also have an open layout for the living and dining area. The kitchen includes a full-size fridge, stove, oven, microwave and a dishwasher with lots of counter space. We have a king Bed in one bedroom (can turn into two twins if needed) and a double bed in the other private bedroom. The living area has a pull out couch available for sleeping also.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Orleans, VT
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Reviews
10.0
We had a great weekend here. We enjoyed the spacious apartment and loved the coffee and treats left behind. The hosts were very responsive and helpful. Great location. We definitely needed to have an AWD vehicle at the time due to snow melt and muddy roads! Great stay…thank you!
10.0
Quiet and secluded with a short drive to Jay Peak! Very clean and nice.
10.0
We stayed here during a ski trip to Jay Peak, it’s only a 20min drive to the mountain. Very secluded and quiet, a perfect spot to relax after a day at the hill. The hosts are very communicative and the apartment has all the amenities you will need for a great stay.
10.0
Property was clean and comfortable. The host was really good about plowing the driveway and making sure we could safely come and go safely.
10.0
Perfect location to ski Jay.
6.0
Difficult to review this property as the listing is mostly at fault.
Let's start with the positives: Property was clean, in good condition, and the area was fantastic. Plentiful nature and stars, and the air was clean. The hosts were friendly and getting there was easy.
Now onto the negatives: Firstly, the "Entire Apartment" is easily misinterpreted. I certainly thought we were getting the whole property to ourselves. This is NOT the case. You get the downstairs and the hosts live upstairs. Nowhere in the listing does it say this, and so it was rather shocking. Next, they have dogs, whom barked for nearly an hours upon our arrival. They are upstairs, so you hear the dogs and people walking and moving about. The property is NOT soundproofed. We heard action movies being played upstairs at night, as well as all the movement. This was rather upsetting as we expected a quiet stay. Because the property is shared, we also couldn't close the upstairs lights at night so you have to walk a bit away from the property to enjoy the stars. My last negative is the toilet, which was rather small and a little low to the ground. I'm rather tall so it was difficult to sit on it. The water pressure for the shower was low but that could be due to the area so I can't fault them for it.
My advice to owners: Change listing to include mention of shared house, I would say "Downstairs apartment". Install a bit of soundproofing and a new larger toilet and this would be a 5/5.
10.0
Beautiful property. Very nice apartment. Gracious hosts.enjoyed our weekend stay very much. Ages 17 to 73 three generations.
10.0
It was very clean, well appointed with amenities and economical.
10.0
We had a great time. Stayed for 5 weeks. Clean property, very bright and sunny. It was about 15-20 minutes from Jay peak so it works very well for a ski vacation. Friendly family upstairs.
10.0
Nice place, well appointed and very clean! Excellent communication from owners and easy check in. Beautiful location in rural Vermont close to Jay Peak and Newport.
10.0
We can't say enough about how wonderful our stay was. Angel and Alex were amazing hosts, always ready to answer questions and went above and beyond to make the visit special. The place was in the perfect serene location and spotlessly clean with wonderful amenities. We felt wonderfully spoiled and if we are ever in that area will definitely go back!
10.0
We enjoyed staying at this little retreat. I am from a city and love the tranquil greenness of Vermont. And this little gem is worth it as it has so much more space than I am used to.
Thank you so much for keeping this listed each year as we will come visit again next year.
10.0
Clean and Comfy
The downstairs unit is clean and comfortable with everything needed for our family of five. Well equipped kitchen and outdoor grilling area, wi-fi and washer dryer all made this a better choice than an area hotel. 25 minute drive to Jay Peak. Cookies and treats left by hosts were added bonus.
8.0
Very accommodating, clean and helpful
Very comfortable. Nice and clean. Manager was prompt to reply to any of my inquiries.. Had a coffee machine set up which is absolutely crucial! And they had coffee there for us. Very nice touch to have some little gifts there for our stay also. Beds were also comfortable.
10.0
Perfect for our ski weekend!
The customer service was wonderful and our stay was perfect! We skied Jay Peak, came back to relax and cook some delicious dinners. The home was spacious and just what we needed. Will definitely be back!
8.0
Vacation stay
Beautiful setting. Comfortable experience!
10.0
Me gusto mucho
Muy lindo el lugar
10.0
It was a very nice relaxing place to unwind. The Richardson’s were very accommodating and thoughtful. We enjoyed our stay.
10.0
Great location
We were working in the area and this was a perfect location for us. We hope to return!
10.0
We had a great stay, everything was clean and very accommodating.
10.0
Worked great for our bike trip.
The property was clean and comfortable. Worked well for two guys bicycling until mid-afternoon, then chilling until dinner.
We were in the Northeast Kingdom to ride the area's pristine dirt roads.
10.0
Great to be ‘Home’
We were extremely pleased with our accommodations. It was very quiet and peaceful which was exactly what we were looking for. The gift basket was very much appreciated. We love maple syrup! The wine was an exceptional gift but we are not wine drinkers. The thought was very much appreciated. Thank goodness it was not raining because we made several trips over the Hazen Notch Rd to visit friends in St Albans, Franklin and Richford. We were very familiar with the area since we lived in Franklin for 30 years. Angel, the kids loved the cookies. That was so wonderful of you to bring down freshly made cookies. The only recommendation that we have would be railings on the first level of steps. That was a bit tricky for an older person. Actually, I fell going up the steps. Fortunately. I was not hurt except for a few bruises. Again, we thoroughly enjoyed staying at your rental home.
Martha, Deb, Jonathan, and Whitney
5.0
Very responsive and attentive owners.We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and visit to Jay Peak and sightseeing! The property was clean and spacious for our family. I would highly recommend this property.
10.0
Great experience!
Very responsive and attentive owners.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and visit to Jay Peak and sightseeing! The property was clean and spacious for our family. I would highly recommend this property.
10.0
Great 3 Day Stay for Jay Peak Ski Trip!
We had a great time at the Relaxation Retreat. Everything was tidy and clean and well thought out. Alex (owner) was very prompt to communicate when I had questions and overall we really enjoyed our stay. I do think a bunk bed would help facilitate larger groups staying there (or make it easier with kids) Having just 2 beds total was a bit tough but we made it work. Great location and great value for proximity to Jay Peak!
10.0
Nice place to stay
The perfect little apartment for our group hitting Jay Peak (about a 15 minute drive) for the holiday weekend. I’m giving a 5 star rating even though the water had a slight rotten egg smell because that had been noted in previous reviews but everything else was awesome. Thank you!
10.0
Spotted a Moose
Had a great time. This is my 2nd stay here, would absolutely stay again. On Saturday we had a treat, there was a moose taking a walk through the woods. Maybe you may see a moose on your stay.
8.0
Super host
Alex replied immediately each time that I emailed him. Super clean apartment. Comfortable beds. Rooms large enough to move around and be comfortable. The bathroom also was large with a walk in shower. We drove up in a major snow storm and we arrived in the evening. It was a pleasure to be able to see the view before we left. Jay Peak is at least 25 minutes away but well worth the drive.
6.0
Please see review below.
I would like to start off saying I would have given 5 stars but only for a couple of things that need to be fixed and communicated on the description of the property. The following needs to be fixed through our eyes.
1.) The smell of the water either hot and cold. Very strong ( very bad egg smell ). Easy fix with some type of water filtration system. Ice maker not working so ice cubes were made with this water. Coffee maker, washing machine etc. had smell bad water smell also.
2.) This home is on a dirt road leading to a dirt driveway. Very, very bad erosion! If you don't have 4 wheel drive don't bother renting. Not sure how it is the rest of the year ( with the rain ) ? We stayed here March 14th-17th.
3.) Kitchen cabinets have to be fixed ( at least 4 to 5 broken fronts ).
On to the nice part of the stay! Great views, very clean, warm & cozy! Owner provided red and white wine, 2 energy drinks, and a bottle of pure maple syrup! A very classy surprise! Never met the owners but I met a man with a mope w/ bucket Sunday morning going into their home. If this was one of the owners I would have liked him to introduce himself to us!
Owner did text me to see if I needed a ride because of all the mud and dirt on Sat. Very thoughtful of them.
10.0
👍
Great experience!
10.0
Charming
Overall the apartment was nice and clean. Kitchen cabinets could use a little work. It would have been nice to have the password for the wifi on the welcome note. There is no cell service in this area. I would definitely stay here again.
10.0
This property has it all!
This property has it all with an open airy floor plan, ceramic tile and hardwood floors, LOTS of windows to soak up the gorgeous view of the great outdoors, all the amenities that you could want. Spacious, clean and comfortable! Your location was fantastic for our ski trip to Jay Peak. Thanks for the great stay at your beautiful home.... We truly felt special.
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Orleans?
The average price for a rental in Orleans is $450 per night. This rental is $204 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Relaxation in the mountains. Hike, Ski & explore around Jay Peak. 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 Relaxation in the mountains. Hike, Ski & explore around Jay Peak pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Relaxation in the mountains. Hike, Ski & explore around Jay Peak?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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