My family had a great long weekend stay! The owners are great with communication. The house is very clean and well organized with everything you could want for a stay in Vermont. We went skiing (quick drive to Sugarbush), and used the sauna, and played family games. Great nearby restaurant options.

12 of us rented the house for a long ski weekend. Great property in good proximity to Sugarbush and MRGV as well as the town of Waitsfield. The interior of the house is beautiful with plenty of space for large groups. Beds are firm and comfortable and the kitchen is well-appointed for all of your cooking needs. The gas firepit outside throws off a decent amount of heat so apres was quite enjoyable on the deck overlooking the mountains surrounding the valley. Andy was incredibly communicative as we had some typical VT weather (sun, snow, sleet, rain over the course of 4 hours then it all froze overnight) ensuring that the salt/plow would come in the morning and then again the next morning. Heed his warnings and the warnings of other reviewers if you are looking to stay in the winter. The driveway has a couple of short punchy sections that YOU WILL get stuck attempting to go up if there is any ice or snow on the driveway. VT weather changes at a moment's notice and is often unpredictable so keep this in mind. We were fine with our AWD vehicle as were others. However, 2 people in our group tried FWD cars and failed on getting to the house. If you are looking for accommodation in the MRV, this home is a great option!

This home was a wondeful spot for our group to have a relaxing stay during the long winter weekend. We played games, enjoyed foosball, used the fire pit to roast marshmallows, and appreciated looking at the birds and the pond. The property is located on top of a hill with dirt road access. When you get to the top, the pond, main house, and garage house are as pictured in the listing. An ideal setting. The kitchen and dining room can accommodate a very large group, and both were so well equipped that we loved making every meal. The living space/great room has three separate sitting areas where friends and family can gather to enjoy different activities all at once. Our group used the bedrooms in the main house and found that they have very comfortable beds and pillows, and plenty of closet and drawer space. The owners are completely responsive and helpful. They did everything they could to make sure things were easy to find and our stay was safe and enjoyable.

Very secluded but still not too far from town, maybe 10 minutes from Lawson's, Mad Taco, etc. We had 3 families where the kids love to bunk together, and it was an ideal setup for that, as the main house had 3 king-sized bedrooms (one with an attached bunk room for younger kids), and the detached garage (50 feet away) had a fantastic bunk room where all the kids piled in. House had everything we could've wanted plus nice-to-haves like firewood, coffee grinder, composting, and multiple fire pits. We brought ice skates to skate on the pond, but the weather was too warm and slushy. Maybe next time! Andy and Kim were super-helpful and communicative throughout!

Had a great time, house & property are lovely. Pond is too murky for swimming but the kids had a fun time kayaking. Hosts are extremely prompt with any questions we had. Thank you for a lovely vacation

My family had the ultimate week of recreation and relaxation here at Acorn Ridge. The large pond creates a beautiful natural setting tucked away in the hills of Vermont. The house is very open and spacious yet provides nooks and crannies for a respite. We loved all the unique touches and thoughtfulness and organization provided for renters. You can tell the house is loved by its owners and it is a happy place. Thanks for sharing your home with us. We hope to return one day soon.

The Phelans have created a wonderful, fun place to stay. They clearly are remarkably considerate and thoughtful, as they have made sure to provide just about anything needed for a vacation stay. 14 of our family enjoyed a wonderful time at the house. We loved the garden like atmosphere created around the house by the Phelans. The pond provided hours of entertainment to kids and adults with fish, frogs, crayfish, salamanders and other abundant wildlife testifying to the Phelan’s careful attention to creating a healthy pond. Swimming and kayaking were great fun. Inside, the house was comfortable and well stocked with all needed household items as well as equipment for entertainment. We enjoyed the interesting collection of books, relaxing on the porch and in the hammocks, playing horseshoes, barbecuing meals, exploring the woods, and sitting around several evening campfires. We were also impressed with trash, garbage and recycling arrangements to help keep a clean environment. ( Well organized approach by the owners and some thanks to Vermont laws) We recommend this property highly, especially to outdoor lovers. Thank you Kim and Andy, for sharing your lovely home and its beautiful surroundings.

Thank you Andy & Kim for allowing us to enjoy your beautiful home. We created some really special memories for us to carry with us throughout the years. Our evenings were spent outside at the fire pit and each morning we sat on the front porch overlooking the mountains drinking our coffee/tea. The pond was an absolute treasure to explore. We loved every minute of our time spent at Acorn Ridge!! Thank you, The Hubbards

Thank you Andy & Kim for allowing us to enjoy your beautiful home. We created some really special memories for us to carry with us throughout the years. Our evenings were spent outside at the fire pit and each morning we sat on the front porch overlooking the mountains drinking our coffee/tea. The pond was an absolute treasure to explore. We loved every minute of our time spent at Acorn Ridge!! Thank you, The Hubbards

This house is a perfect fit for large groups. Well appointed and very clean. The interior is beautiful post & beam construction built for large gatherings. While the weather didn't cooperate for our skiing the house made up for it by providing our group a wonderful space to socialize.

This house is a perfect fit for large groups. Well appointed and very clean. The interior is beautiful post & beam construction built for large gatherings. While the weather didn't cooperate for our skiing the house made up for it by providing our group a wonderful space to socialize.

We enjoyed another great stay at this welcoming home. It’s very well equipped and comfortable for a large family vacation. This was great as the weather was only somewhat cooperative for skiing and we spent a little bit more time in the house than planned. All wheel drive and good tires are important as the owner lists. Andy (owner) was very easy to communicate with and everything was clear about our stay. We are looking forward to enjoying future visits.

We stayed here with our adult family for a long ski weekend. The house is very well appointed and everything in it is well labeled for us. Communication with Andy was excellent, and the place was very comfortable. The road to the house was a little bit of a challenge during a brief snow storm for one of our cars, so just be aware of that. Vehicles with 4WD/AWD can handle it no problem.

Hosts don't seem keen on people renting their home, having placed hundreds of labels with instructions around the house, not very friendly communication, and a substantial fee per guest/per night for more than 10 guests (but the house can accommodate 17? I would say 12 adults max). The house is nice but cluttered which makes it difficult to keep clean. Don’t go without snow tires (their plow guy takes hours to get up the steep hill). I was charged excessively because a door blew open after we left for the “propane cost” of the lost heat…you get the drift.

Hosts don't seem keen on people renting their home, having placed hundreds of labels with instructions around the house, not very friendly communication, and a substantial fee per guest/per night for more than 10 guests (but the house can accommodate 17? I would say 12 adults max). The house is nice but cluttered which makes it difficult to keep clean. Don’t go without snow tires (their plow guy takes hours to get up the steep hill). I was charged excessively because a door blew open after we left for the “propane cost” of the lost heat…you get the drift.

Our family met old friends for Thanksgiving weekend at this lovely Vermont property. The description and photos were spot-on! The kids hung out in the barn and the adults got the house. The kitchen was super well- equipped. I asked about platters etc for the feast and we did not need to bring anything. The beds and couches were very comfy. The kitchen and baths are all very modern. The heated floors felt great! We loved taking short walks around the pond and our dogs had a blast running around outside. If you are looking for a spacious property- don't pass this up. It was perfect!

Our family met old friends for Thanksgiving weekend at this lovely Vermont property. The description and photos were spot-on! The kids hung out in the barn and the adults got the house. The kitchen was super well- equipped. I asked about platters etc for the feast and we did not need to bring anything. The beds and couches were very comfy. The kitchen and baths are all very modern. The heated floors felt great! We loved taking short walks around the pond and our dogs had a blast running around outside. If you are looking for a spacious property- don't pass this up. It was perfect!

This is a spacious and elegantly yet comfortably decorated space in one of my favorite areas of Vermont. It was a wonderful spot for friends and family together for a pre-Thanksgiving celebration.

This is a spacious and elegantly yet comfortably decorated space in one of my favorite areas of Vermont. It was a wonderful spot for friends and family together for a pre-Thanksgiving celebration.

Our family spent a simply extraordinary long weekend at this magnificent house and property. Hard to find words to describe it - the property is beautifully maintained and cared for. There is a lovely pond (we fished and kayaked) and lots and lots of room for games and playing. (The owners have a great set of law games available). There is great walking and hiking from the property and nearby. The owners are very easy to access as well and instantly responsive. We used both the main house and the "barn." The main house is a fabulous timber frame construction - beautifully cared for - and the barn has bedrooms that are comfortable with a small kitchen. We will be back for sure -- an amazing place!!

My family, especially the grandkids had fun during our stay in this property. I highly recommend it. There were plenty of equipment for our use like kayak, horseshoes, hammock, fishing gears, fire pits. There’s an outside showers to clean up.

Our multigenerational family of 16 had a fantastic and memorable vacation on this property. This rental exceeded our expectations in every way. The first floor of the main house has an open floor plan that worked well for our large group, while also providing two separate lounging areas (reading/chatting and TV watching). The kitchen has plenty of room for multiple cooks and the adjacent dining area sat us all at once. On the second floor, the beds had already been configured (king/twin, sofa/bed), as previously discussed with Andy. The bedrooms are specious (more so than the listing pictures show), and the beds/linens/pillows were very comfortable. The first floor of the barn has plenty of space (again more than the listing pictures seem to show) and we had the sofa set up as a bed. The second floor is very spacious and our group occupied every bed with room left over for board games and relaxing. The covered porch was wonderful, I cannot emphasize this enough. There is a lounge area with propane fire pit, another sitting area, and a café area. The porch got a lot of use during the rainy spells we had, as we were still able to enjoy the property while staying dry. … And speaking of the property, we enjoyed the spaces around the house morning until night. All of us swam, tubed, kayaked, and fished on the large pond. We had late-night fires in both the pond-side and patio fire pits with the wood provided. The terraced landscaping is absolutely gorgeous with large stones and lots of blooming flowers, it was a joy to step outside every morning with coffee in hand. Everyone in our group was glad we had the chance to stay at such an enjoyable place, and at the same time sad we had to finally leave. If you feel the need to leave the property, there are options nearby for hiking easy to challenging trails (we did Molly Stark’s Balcony and the Blueberry Lake trails), lunch/dinner/shopping in town (we visited Waitsfield and Burlington), and other outdoor activities (a few in our group went Frisbee golfing at Sugarbush).

Our multigenerational family of 16 had a fantastic and memorable vacation on this property. This rental exceeded our expectations in every way. The first floor of the main house has an open floor plan that worked well for our large group, while also providing two separate lounging areas (reading/chatting and TV watching). The kitchen has plenty of room for multiple cooks and the adjacent dining area sat us all at once. On the second floor, the beds had already been configured (king/twin, sofa/bed), as previously discussed with Andy. The bedrooms are specious (more so than the listing pictures show), and the beds/linens/pillows were very comfortable. The first floor of the barn has plenty of space (again more than the listing pictures seem to show) and we had the sofa set up as a bed. The second floor is very spacious and our group occupied every bed with room left over for board games and relaxing. The covered porch was wonderful, I cannot emphasize this enough. There is a lounge area with propane fire pit, another sitting area, and a café area. The porch got a lot of use during the rainy spells we had, as we were still able to enjoy the property while staying dry. … And speaking of the property, we enjoyed the spaces around the house morning until night. All of us swam, tubed, kayaked, and fished on the large pond. We had late-night fires in both the pond-side and patio fire pits with the wood provided. The terraced landscaping is absolutely gorgeous with large stones and lots of blooming flowers, it was a joy to step outside every morning with coffee in hand. Everyone in our group was glad we had the chance to stay at such an enjoyable place, and at the same time sad we had to finally leave. If you feel the need to leave the property, there are options nearby for hiking easy to challenging trails (we did Molly Stark’s Balcony and the Blueberry Lake trails), lunch/dinner/shopping in town (we visited Waitsfield and Burlington), and other outdoor activities (a few in our group went Frisbee golfing at Sugarbush).

When looking for a Memorial Day getaway, 4 hours from our home, I came across this house. With planning this trip, I had to keep in mind that we were traveling with 7 preteen/teenage boys, and we wanted a place where they could stay active outdoors, and this house was perfect for just that. We were lucky enough to meet the owner upon arrival, and he gave us the grand tour. The barn converted into a living space was perfect for all the boys, so they were able to stay separate from the main house with the parents. We could not get the boys out of the pond and the kayaks, even in the pouring rain. There were so many places to sit outside and enjoy a fire, dinner and just relax. Having a washer and dryer on location was key for all the wet clothes the boys went through. The town of Waitsfield is just minutes away, I highly recommend the farmers market on Saturdays. If you love to hike there are plenty of locations not too far away. We would totally stay again in the future!

We had a great time.

This house exceeded our expectations! The location was very private on a large piece of land with a lovely pond to walk around with our dogs. We loved the layout and design of the house, it suit our needs greatly. The kitchen had everything you would need to prepare meals. Our kids loved the movie selections. Although the sun only came out the day we left, it was beautiful to see the sunrise coming up on the mountain horizon. The owners were easy and a pleasure to communicate with. We will definitely consider renting again....

Great place to get out of town for a while. We have not seen a single person during our stay. Only once or twice a neighbor dog checked us out. That's on top of a wild fox walking on us from the woods once. Overall, it is a great place with many options how to settle and how to spend time outside. We were a party of 8 from 2 families. The place can take more people than that. So we had plenty of space. The kitchen was fully stocked with lots of additional products in the pantry. We never found ourselves short on something. The weather was cooperating, and we ended up spending more time outside doing all kind of activities and games with kids. Flying our drone gave us an extra elevated view of the area in the beginning of September which was great.

Great place to get out of town for a while. We have not seen a single person during our stay. Only once or twice a neighbor dog checked us out. That's on top of a wild fox walking on us from the woods once. Overall, it is a great place with many options how to settle and how to spend time outside. We were a party of 8 from 2 families. The place can take more people than that. So we had plenty of space. The kitchen was fully stocked with lots of additional products in the pantry. We never found ourselves short on something.The weather was cooperating, and we ended up spending more time outside doing all kind of activities and games with kids. Flying our drone gave us an extra elevated view of the area in the beginning of September which was great.

This ended up being exactly the destination we were hoping for, with a beautiful, spacious and well-appointed home, great outdoor spaces, and ready access to local attractions. The kids in our group loved swimming and kayaking in the pond while the adults enjoyed the lawn games, hammocks, and fire pit. Coffee on the wrap around deck watching the hummingbirds was a great way to start the day. It feels like a very private and isolated property while still being in close proximity to restaurants and shops in town, breweries, and outdoor attractions. Kim and Andy are great hosts and clearly put a lot of thought into their guests' experiences. We will definitely be back.

We loved everything about our stay at this beautiful retreat in the Mad River Valley! The house was spotless, perfectly appointed and extremely comfortable - incredibly roomy for our group of 10, yet cozy and welcoming. There is not one thing that Andy & Kim haven’t thought of to make their guests feel at home: Bug spray, backpacks, water shoes, trail and hiking guides - even buckets for berry picking! You name it, they have it covered. The beds were comfortable, the fire pits provided hours of fun, the kayaks on the lovely pond were used constantly by kids and adults alike. We had a blast and hope to return again soon. You will love this amazing place!

This is a very special place. It is well appointed and we felt like we were at a friends house. The house itself is very spacious has a lot of common areas both indoors and outddors and there is a separate barn that can accommodate eight people comfortably. The Pond is a highlight of the property. We enjoyed kayaking and swimming in the pond.

Andy was a fantastic host. We were in the area for ski races and the property had everything we needed for our team, plus the coaches. We will definitely be reaching out to stay again when we are back for races next year!