Secluded Home Near Mount Snow - 22 Acres, 4,500 sq. ft., Hot Tub, Pet-Friendly!
Escape to The Ponder Yonder Retreat, a secluded, 4,500-sq-ft home set on 22 private acres with ponds, streams, and hiking trails. Perfect for families or groups, it’s a peaceful nature getaway -- but still minutes from town and Mt. Snow.
Designed for two or three families, the home sleeps up to 12 guests and offers the best of both worlds: luxury indoors and Vermont wilderness outside your door.
HIGHLIGHTS
* 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms (3 en suite) * Huge, fully-stocked kitchen * 2 spacious living rooms (1 on each floor) * Indoor hot tub * Game room with ping pong, foosball, skee ball, and pop-a-shot * Solar-powered with Powerwall backup * 22 acres with ponds, trails, canoes & kayaks * 5 minutes to Wilmington village, 20 minutes to Mt. Snow
THE HOUSE
1st Floor: - Bedroom 1: Queen bed, newly renovated en suite bathroom (tub/shower combo), large smart TV, DVD player - Bedroom 2: Two bunk beds (both full/twin) - Hall Bath: Newly renovated full bathroom with shower - Family Room: Windows overlooking ponds, smart TV and DVD player - perfect for relaxing after a day outdoors - Hot Tub: Indoor hot tub ideal for soaking after the slopes - Laundry Room: Newly renovated with full-size washer and dryer - Attached garage: Three-car garage with parking for two cars; the third bay has a pool table. Radiant heat keeps games warm even in the winter. - Porch: Covered entry porch with seating
2nd Floor: - Bedroom 3: King bed, en suite full bathroom with shower, large smart TV, DVD player. - Bedroom 4: Queen bed, en suite full bathroom with shower, large smart TV, DVD player - Powder room: Half-bathroom off the hall - Kitchen: Oversized, fully equipped with cherry cabinets, island, kitchen table for four, and everything you need: coffee machine, waffle iron, blender, and more. A small porch off the kitchen overlooks the backyard. - Dining room: Table seats 10 - Upper porch: Covered porch with grill, outdoor table, and rocking chairs to enjoy morning coffee as the sun rises over the ponds - Living room: Bright and spacious with vaulted ceilings, huge windows offering great views of the ponds, smart TV and DVD player - Game room: Ping pong, foosball, skee ball, and a pop-a-shot
THE PROPERTY
Step outside to explore 22 acres of private ponds, streams, and forest. Guests are welcome to use the canoes, tandem kayak, and kid-sized kayaks to paddle the ponds. Trails wind through the property, leading to small waterfalls and peaceful streams.
In the spring, summer, and fall, watch for beavers, otters, frogs, fish, and birds that share our land! In the winter, you can access the VAST snowmobiling network directly from the property, or snowshoe right outside the door.
OTHER INFO:
- Solar-powered with Tesla Powerwall backup that can power the house in case of an outage, central air, and radiant and propane heat. - All bedrooms include ceiling fans, dressers, and closets. - In addition to two spaces in the garage, there is plenty of parking in the driveway. Self check-in with a keypad. - The driveway is gravel and plowed regularly, but 4WD is recommended in the winter. - Guests use the hot tub, bunk beds, pond, and boats at their own risk. The cabins on the property are not available for guest use without authorization.
NEARBY
- Wilmington (5 min) - Charming, with restaurants, coffee shops, antique stores, and a grocery store - Lake Raponda and Harriman Reservoir, beautiful spots for swimming (10 min) - Mt. Snow (20 min) | Stratton (50 min) | Magic Mountain (1 hr) - Hiking: Trails into Molly Stark State Park are right out the door (and just minutes away by car from the main entrance); Hogback Mountain (10 min) and Haystack Mountain (20 min).
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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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
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Brattleboro
Located in Brattleboro, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Molly Stark State Park and Hogback Mountain Conservation Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Buzzy Park and Southern Vermont Natural History Museum. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
Berkshire East Ski Resort - 46 min drive - 38.7 km
Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art - 51 min drive - 56.3 km
Stratton Mountain Resort - 56 min drive - 57.7 km
Getting around
Brattleboro Station - 34 min drive
Restaurants
Jax On Tap - 12 min drive
Dunkin' - 10 min drive
19 South Main - 10 min drive
RVQ Smokehouse BBQ - 15 min drive
Joe's Home Cookin' - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Secluded Home Near Mount Snow - 22 Acres, 4,500 sq. ft., Hot Tub, Pet-Friendly! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Secluded Home Near Mount Snow - 22 Acres, 4,500 sq. ft., Hot Tub, Pet-Friendly!?
As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Secluded Home Near Mount Snow - 22 Acres, 4,500 sq. ft., Hot Tub, Pet-Friendly! on 12 May 2026 start from AU$1,110, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Secluded Home Near Mount Snow - 22 Acres, 4,500 sq. ft., Hot Tub, Pet-Friendly!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Secluded Home Near Mount Snow - 22 Acres, 4,500 sq. ft., Hot Tub, Pet-Friendly!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Secluded Home Near Mount Snow - 22 Acres, 4,500 sq. ft., Hot Tub, Pet-Friendly!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Secluded Home Near Mount Snow - 22 Acres, 4,500 sq. ft., Hot Tub, Pet-Friendly! located?
This family-friendly Brattleboro holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Hogback Mountain Conservation Area and Lake Raponda. Buzzy Park and South Main Street are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a great stay at Vanessa & Dan’s place! It is just as pictured — beautiful and well appointed. Beds were very comfortable. Appreciated the 4.5 bathrooms and multiple living areas given that our large family was staying there. Vanessa and Dan were easy to get in touch with and super responsive. Would definitely stay here again! Thank you!
Maggie E.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2025
Thank you so much for your note and for taking such good care of our home - we'd love to have you back!
Our stay in Wilmington was perfect! The home accommodated our family of 10 and offered numerous activities. The hosts were very communicative and made us feel welcomed. Thank you!
We had a blast, house was perfect, beds comfortable, game room REALLY fun for the kids (and adults), and we spent a lot more time kayaking in the ponds than we'd planned to. Highly recommend.
Samuel K.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2023
Thanks, Sam! So glad you all enjoyed the game room and ponds, hope to have you all back again!
Ponder Yonder was terrific! My friends and I had a great time exploring the nature around the property, and we spent a lot of time at the firepit & on the upstairs porch. Plus the hosts were super communicative and the whole experience was seamless. Would definitely recommend it to a friend.
The house was beautiful but the grounds were amazing. So peaceful and the kids loved looking for frogs, beavers and otters. We explored a few of the paths to find hidden waterfalls and kayaked in the ponds where we saw a turtle, frogs and beaver habitats. Great week.
We had an amazing stay with friends! The house is huge and has everything you need. The new bathrooms are super clean, and the kitchen is fully equipped. Loved the game room, hot tub and indoor entertainment options. Plus, there is a lake and other outdoor activities very close to the house. Communication was great and everything worked perfectly. Highly recommend!
The house is absolutely stunning, so updated, and spacious. The game room was an absolute hit! We had so much fun! The property is absolutely breath taking we had an amazing time exploring the property trails and enjoyed fishing and kayaking. The house had everything you could possibly need. We are so looking forward to coming back!
Jeffrey D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2023
We're so glad you enjoyed and got to play in the game room and the ponds! Thanks for taking great care of the house, and we'd love to welcome your family back!
The house is incredible. Perfect place to spend a weekend celebrating my mom’s 75th birthday. The grandkids (age 9-12) had a ball in the game room- (so did the parents and grandparents). The house was very well appointed and had everything we needed in the kitchen to make big family meals. We loved hiking around the property and even got some snow. Vanessa was incredibly responsive with everything. Couldn’t have been better!
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the house. Kids and adults loved the game room, and liked the ability to spread out in the two living rooms and two porches. The view from the porches was great. Kayaking and canoeing in the front pond was enjoyable. Hiking into the woods was limited by muddy conditions due to the excessive rainfall Vermont experienced last week. It was an ideal place for our three families to get together. Would recommend this house to others...great place to stay in VT.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2023
We're so glad you enjoyed the house and got to kayak and canoe! We hope not getting to the forest this time just means you'll come back again next summer to explore :)
Absolutely fantastic!! The bathrooms attached to the bedrooms were gorgeous!! The game room was such a blast for the grandkids! Also enjoyed the hot tub. Such a spacious kitchen for three women cooking Thanksgiving dinner! The best memories I will have are watching Grampa with the grandkids hiking the property. Kept getting requests to go again and again!
Even spotted a beaver.
Highly recommend this rental!!
Laurie F.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review and for taking such great care of the house. We love hearing that your family made memories across generations and enjoyed the property -- and so glad you were able to make full use of the kitchen for Thanksgiving and that the kids had fun in the game room!! Hope to have you all back again in the future.
Ponder Yonder is your own private getaway resort! Beautiful!
From the moment we turned in the long driveway we knew we were going to love this house. Nestled in beautiful southern Vermont, Ponder Yonder is a home where you can escape the hustle of work and city and just relax. We have a video on the property that will be on YouTube late July 2023... The channel is Kovaction. You will see why this home is incredible in so many ways!
Chuck K.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2023
Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed your time at the house and can't wait to see your video on Kovaction!
There were a couple of glitches but amazing help right away. Your property managers are amazing. All 10 of us had a wonderful time. If only you could get the wildlife to come on schedule. Oh and get the fish to bite the hook.
It is definitely a wonderful place.
Thank you for having us. The Watson’s
My family enjoyed every minute of our stay! The house was beautiful, the property was gorgeous, we honestly couldn't ask for more in any way. We enjoyed kayaking, walking the trails throughout the property, star gazing on the porch, table tennis matches....there wasn't enough time in the day to do all the activities at our disposal. The property offers great privacy with the convenience of shopping close by, the house is furnished beautifully and the high-end spa like bathrooms give ambience that added a touch of indulgence to our stay. The owners were responsive and very accommodating. We will absolutely be coming back to see other seasons!
Ilona F.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Thank you so much, Ilona. Your family was wonderful, and we look forward to hosting you again!
We loved our stay at this property. There are two big living rooms which provides a lot of space for people to spread out. The home has a great decor, the owners clearly took the time to make the place nice. There are tons of bathrooms, each one seems remodeled. The beds were super comfortable. There are new tvs in virtually every room. Multiple places for people to sit outside and enjoy the views. The game room was so much fun. They had basketball, skee ball, ping pong, billiards, and a pin ball machine! Looks like they had kayaks and canoes but we didn't end up using them since our stay was short. All in all the place felt great. It's well maintained, feels modern indoors and rustic outdoor. No complaints!
Scott L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2023
Thank you so much, we're so glad you enjoyed your time at Ponder Yonder! Thank you for taking such good care of our home, we hope you'll visit again.
We really enjoyed our stay! The week just flew by! The property owners were very responsive with clear instructions. The house/property was just like the photos -- Absolutely gorgeous and peaceful! Large windows so you can enjoy the light and spacious views in every room. Ponds are accessible for canoeing or kayaking. The hot tub was so relaxing! The recommended places to eat were close by and delicious. The grocery store was also conveniently located... which was perfect for the large kitchen. The game room is filled with recreational activities such as ping-pong, skee-ball, and basketball. There is so much to do outside and indoors. Our only regret is not inviting more people to enjoy such a spacious and accommodating oasis on this relaxing, gorgeous Vermont property.
Madonna L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2022
Thank you for this wonderful review and for taking such great care of our home. We hope you come back again soon!
Ponder Yonder is a wonderful property. The house has been thoroughly modernized, great bathrooms, A/C and internet. Beds are new and very comfortable. Sheets and towels so good I wrote down the manufacturer to buy some. Kitchen is very large. Appliances are great - grill is new. It is a lovely home. We had a wonderful visit.
The outside has 5 or so ponds. Pathways are maintained so you can walk around them. Chairs and tables are outside so you can sit and relax. There is a state park right across the street, and walking trails to the other side. Dan was wonderful with maps and information for hiking or running.
House is better than pictured. Owners could not have been more responsive. We had a fabulous time there.
Laurie J.
Stayed 23 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2022
Laurie, thank you so much for this wonderful review. We couldn't have asked for more thoughtful guests for a month-long stay - hope to have you back again!
Vanesa and Dan were fabulous hosts! The house is well equipped with everything you could possibly need. The house was available when requested, the place was spotless and the fun began right away. They had games, a well equipped game room, and several TV’s to pass the time. We used the hot tub and enjoyed exploring the property which was immense and very private and peaceful. We used the fire pit and grill as well. The beds were comfortable, the bathrooms and kitchen were all very modern and towels were plentiful. I could not think of one thing that was missing. We love Wilmington and have been going up there on Columbus day weekend for the past 4-5 years. The leaf peeping and hiking is always enjoyable and there is plenty to do. We would definitely consider staying here again if given the opportunity. Thank you both for sharing your home with us. Regards, Mark
Mark R.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2022
Thank you, we're so glad you had a great trip. We'd love to have you back!!
This is a beautiful home in a great location. Convenient to Mt. Snow but still felt secluded. Fantastic kitchen with a ton of room to cook for 10 people. Our group loved the game room and hot tub. Vanessa and Dan were responsive and helpful. Our group would love to stay here again.
My husband and I (and our FIVE boys!) stayed with another couple and their two kids and it was perfect! There was lots of room and things to do to keep everyone busy, the kitchen was well stocked (not just a random potato masher and mis-marched forks, but everything you actually need to cook for a dozen people). The game room and hot tub were a huge hit and we had fun exploring the property on a 60 degree February day when it was too warm to ski!
Stacy B.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Mar 2022
We're so glad you had a great trip. Love to hear that you made use of the kitchen for big family meals and that you all enjoyed the game room, hot tub, and the property! Hope to have you all back again!
This was a great get away for my family and I! Vanessa and Dan were very attentive and there to help us with anything that we needed. The home was very clean and has so many amenities that we didn’t want to leave! We will be coming back soon!
Lauren M.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2022
Thank you, Lauren! We're so glad you had a great trip and hope to have you all back again!
The setting and ponds are absolutely gorgeous - we felt secluded but still convenient to get groceries, to Mt. Snow, and to the town of Wilmington. The house is beautiful and had everything we needed. There’s more than enough room for multiple families. The living spaces are comfortable and the kitchen was huge. The game room was an awesome bonus. Vanessa and Dan were welcoming and responsive. We had a great time and will definitely come stay again. Highly recommend.
Josh H.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec 2021
Thank you, Josh! We're so glad you all enjoyed it and would love to have you back.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sarah L.
16 Dec 2025
Sarah L.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
About the host
Hosted by Vanessa & Dan
What makes this property unique
We’ve always been drawn to Vermont’s peaceful lakes, mossy forests, beautiful mountains, starry skies, and powdery snow. When we first saw the Ponder Yonder Retreat, it was love at first sight.