Heart of the Madriver Valley - Beautiful Views & Sunrises & close to skibus

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5.0 / 5.0
Outstanding(10 Ratings)

House in Waitsfield, VT

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this house rental

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 flat screen 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 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 Primary 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. By day, this room has 2 daybeds and a futon couch. At nighttime, this room can easily convert to a sleeping room with 3 twin beds (1 is a trundle) and/or a queen futon bed.

An additional (3rd) 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 Resort
Tennis (Sugarbush Health & Racquet Club and The Bridges)
Kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding and tubing on the rivers and lakes
Golf
Downhill Skiing (minutes from Sugarbush & Mad River)
Cross country skiing
Ice 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 Tours
Brewery 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"

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

5.0 / 5.0
Outstanding(10 Ratings)
5.0 / 5.0
Feb 2023
We had a great stay at this lovely home. The house was well-equipped and very comfortable, and the kitchen was well-stocked with pots, pans, spices, etc. We were very comfortable and enjoyed the peaceful setting and easy access to skiing and the great restaurants in the area!
5.0 / 5.0
Feb 2023
close to all the spots and great mountain feel
5.0 / 5.0
Jul 2022
We enjoyed our stay in Jackie’s Mad River Valley home! It was absolutely wonderful! The home was exactly as it was described in the listing. Super clean and everything worked great! I cannot say enough about the host, Jackie! She answered all questions and helped us through the rental process. She was always very prompt on all responses and was so helpful with recommendations on things to do, where to eat, etc.. thank you so much, Jackie! We had a wonderful vacation in beautiful Vermont ♥️
5.0 / 5.0
Mar 2022
A great family basecamp for Mad River Valley
A great family basecamp for Mad River Valley
Jackie's home felt like a HOME, not just a random rental. The beds were comfy, their game closet was amazing for our kids (5 and 6) and it just felt super welcoming, down to an amazingly well-stocked kitchen. Walking distance to great restaurants (albeit down a steep hill!) and super-helpful communication with the host. We had a wonderful getaway.
5.0 / 5.0
Mar 2022
Waitsfield
Waitsfield
This was a very comfortable stay. The view of the sunrise is spectacular on this mountainside home.
5.0 / 5.0
Aug 2021
Beautiful location!
Beautiful location!
We had a wonderful stay in Mad River Valley! The house is perfectly situated and has amazing mountain views. The kitchen and house are very well provisioned. Tons of board games and toys for kids (and adults) to amuse themselves when it rains. And lots of extra blankets for the cool Vermont evenings… We thoroughly enjoyed our time, and the house was altogether lovely. Thank you, Jackie!
5.0 / 5.0
Aug 2021
Cozy and comfy home away from home
Cozy and comfy home away from home
Came to visit Waitsfield on a recommendation from a customer. We booked this beautiful home and could not be more happier doing so. The views were even more breathtaking than the pictures. Jackie was a text away with any questions I had and responded in a timely manner.We will definitely book another stay if we ever decide to visit Waitsfield again.
5.0 / 5.0
Feb 2020
Bliss
Bliss
Good property, great host, great time Thanks

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Waitsfield?

The average price for a rental in Waitsfield is R 5,696 per night. This rental is R 5,474 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Heart of the Madriver Valley - Beautiful Views & Sunrises & close to skibus. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Heart of the Madriver Valley - Beautiful Views & Sunrises & close to skibus pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Heart of the Madriver Valley - Beautiful Views & Sunrises & close to skibus?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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