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Summer in Vermont: Smugglers' Notch -- bike, hike, art, breweries & more!

Ski apartment in Jeffersonville with ski-in/ski-out access

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Summer in Vermont.
Spring in Vermont...soon to become a glorious summer.
Areal view of the property.
The open floor plan.
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 395.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Cambridge, VT
  • Place, Smugglers Notch
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Smugglers' Notch Ski Area
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Stowe Mountain Resort
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Summer in Vermont: Smugglers' Notch -- bike, hike, art, breweries & more!

The Pondhouse is perfect for travelers seeking to combine vacation with a space in which to create, find solace, seek connection with nature and/or significant other….
This region of Vermont has long been a favorite for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy skiing & riding, biking, hiking, breweries, culture, fishing and paddling. Smugglers' Notch Ski Resort is ~ 3 miles away with alpine and Nordic skiing. and loads of summer fun. Nearby, Stowe, offers a plethora of offerings (please note: Stowe is ~ 15 minutes away in the summer and is one hour away in winter months due to the closure of Rte 108). Jay Peak is 50 minutes away. This area is popular with painters, writers, photographers and to the art community at large. Equally a favorite for foodies and craft beer lovers. If you enjoy locally grown and the slow food movement, this is a place to explore. Discover the best of the country's best craft beer and savor locally grown food.

A unique feature of The Pondhouse is the array of solar panels that powers the property. Your visit is heightened knowing that you are helping to reduce our carbon footprint.

Enjoy a totally separate home/studio (30' x 32') with a private entrance that leads to fully equipped kitchen, dining room, bathroom with shower, queen bed, comfortable living room with faux wood fireplace. Enjoy the private patio overlooking gardens, a pond, and mountains.
Includes:
- Full kitchen with pots, pans, spices, etc.
- Smart TV
- WIFI
- Coffee maker, French Press, toaster, microwave oven
- Fantastic drinking water from a 320' foot well
- BBQ grill

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
1 dog allowed; check w/ Ellen before booking.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Wash all dishes.
Leave keys on the desk.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Smoking is not allowed in the home; smoking is allowed outside.
A well behaved dog is allowed; please make an inquiry with Ellen before booking. $25 charge / night. A Pet Agreement will be sent.
No parties. Daytime guests welcome. Please let Ellen know if you'll have company.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
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
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Jeffersonville

Jeffersonville is home to this apartment. Smugglers Notch and Stowe Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Brown & Jenkins Coffee Roasters and Stowe Golf Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Map
Cambridge, VT

What's nearby

  • Smugglers Notch - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Smugglers' Notch Ski Area - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Stowe Mountain Resort - 14 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Stowe Gondola - 14 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Smugglers Notch State Park - 15 min drive - 17.7 km

Getting around

  • Essex Junction-Burlington Station - 43 min drive
  • Stowe, VT (MVL-Morrisville-Stowe State) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Village Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Alpine Hall - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Moogs Joint - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Morse Mountain Grille - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tipsy Trout - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Summer in Vermont: Smugglers' Notch -- bike, hike, art, breweries & more! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Summer in Vermont: Smugglers' Notch -- bike, hike, art, breweries & more!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Summer in Vermont: Smugglers' Notch -- bike, hike, art, breweries & more!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Summer in Vermont: Smugglers' Notch -- bike, hike, art, breweries & more! located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out apartment building in Jeffersonville is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Smugglers Notch and is convenient for winter activities, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Barn at Smugglers' Notch and Brewster Ridge Disc Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 227 out of 236 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 236 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 236 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 236 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 236 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This studio cottage is adorable! The setting is stunning and Ellen is such a great host. The photos in VRBO don’t do the place justice. It’s spacious and open and served as a quiet backdrop for our busy five days. I can’t recommend the Pondhouse enough! I would definitely love to return to my new Vermont home!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This space is truly extraordinary. The property is beautiful and so very peaceful. Everything you could need has been considered. Ellen is a true steward of the property and it shows. She is warm, thoughtful, and a great communicator. We cannot wait until we have a chance to go back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All the comforts of home! Ellen was available but not intrusive. The place was lovely in a very quiet neighborhood with lovely gardens full of flowers and a pond. We enjoyed our stay and hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace and Quiet

If you are looking for a quaint place to relax and unwind. This is your spot. Communication was excellent and property is lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Wonderful place to stay Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vermont Gem

The Pond House is a great place to stay while exploring the Jeffersonville/Stowe area of Vermont. The house is well stocked and comfortably furnished for all your needs. The grounds are beautiful, with perennial flower gardens, outdoor seating, and a pond. It is serene and private with a mountain view. Ellen, the host, is friendly and communicates very well. We would definitely stay again if we return to the area. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Peaceful Getaway!

Perfect relaxing retreat for a beautiful fall retreat. Ellen was awesome to talk with, and the "Pondhouse" was extremely well appointed with every detail that may be needed for your stay. Absolutely a great place to stay!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the Pond House. Ideal location for hiking and exploring the area. Ellen is the most gracious host. A relaxing retreat!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

NILKA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect place for relaxing and quite time!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great place to stay in Vermont!

My husband and I returned to the Pondhouse for our second time this year, and it was just as good as the first! We highly recommend for anyone looking for hiking or just a relaxing getaway nestled between stunning mountains.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heidi W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location and wonderful host

We loved staying at this home in Jeffersonville. If you like a peaceful and quiet place to stay, this is the place. Ellen was so helpful and responsive. We are so grateful for staying there for our honeymoon. Thank you again Ellen!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property, great host, easy access, very clean.

Beautifully landscaped property. We spent one morning watching the hummingbirds fuss at each other at the feeder, a groundhog (maybe?) on the lawn and the pond fish jump around. The host was super friendly, attentive, accommodating and helpful with local advice. The accommodation was very clean, had all amenities, great windows and super fast WIFI.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Seth F.

Relaxing Vermont get away experience

The host Ellen went above and beyond, providing us with everything that we needed to make the most of our stay. She is a fun loving, welcoming and generous person. The house and the surrounding areas are gorgeous. We will most definitely return to the pond house!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jenni W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful, art-filled escape in Vermont

The Pond House and surrounding property are beautifully designed and maintained. My partner, small dog, and I stayed for an idyllic week that combined remote work and vacation. The open floor-plan has several well defined areas and it was easy to stay out of each other's way / maintain separate work spaces throughout the week. (It may be tougher for two people who need to be on a lot of calls or virtual meetings.) I loved watching the rain and the trees through the large windows. The paintings by Ellen's mother are fantastic and inspired me to get back to my own art practice. Ellen is a warm, thoughtful, and gracious host. It was a fantastic experience! Thank you, Ellen!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maud B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter wonderland for our little Christmas getaway

My partner and I stayed at Ellen’s place for 5 nights over Christmas - it was a wonderful getaway! The space is designed as one big open space (like a studio) with very large windows overlooking a pond. It is extremely cozy and quiet. Note that there are no shades to block out light so you might want to bring an eye mark of you are sensitive to light in the morning. It snowed quite a bit but Ellen was very communicative with us and a snow plower came to ensure the path was clear. I still recommend to come with a sturdy SUV and snow tires during winter. I also recommend guests to shop groceries before arriving as the local shops are quite basic.The kitchen was well equipped which was very useful as we cooked everyday! The only downside was that the gas fireplace was not working and we didn’t know about it, it would have made the atmosphere even cozier.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

juliet f.

perfection

We just spent 4 perfect days in the Pond House. It is tremendously convenient for ski-ing at Smuggler's notch, as we were doing (just as convenient as some of the condos on site, in fact, you can nip back for lunch if you want) but has all the charm of being on its own, surrounded by birds with deer stepping across the lawn. The house itself is very spacious and well-planned, much larger than it looks in the pictures, and is the best equipped rental property I have ever stayed in: if you have forgotten something you will find that it has been thoughtfully provided in exactly the place you might expect to look for it. The kitchen is very well-stocked with utensils and essentials; the bed is supremely comfortable; there is seating for 6 at the dining table and on the large and comfortable sofas and chairs. And the space is absolutely beautiful, warm and welcoming, with huge windows that look onto trees and mountains. We will certainly be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2016

10/10 Excellent

Bridgett C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at the Pondhouse. The view was beautiful, it was quiet, clean, and very relaxing. Ellen was a great host! Everything was exactly as pictured. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ellen was extremely nice and very helpful with recommendations in the area! Property was gorgeous and nearby many activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

George S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had a wonderful time at the Pond house. Very quiet and peaceful. Great location, place to stay and wonderful host. Thank you, Ellen.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
For 4 nights it was our "Peaceable Kingdom". My wife and I thorougly enjoyed our stay and you would as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pondhouse was open for us and ready to enjoy when we arrived. The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, silverware, appliances, and kitchen utensils. We greatly appreciated the provision of bins for trash, recycling, and composting. You can eat at the kitchen island or on the very nice dining table. Napkins and table mats were also provided. Lighting is excellent for both. Bathroom was large and bright with a very nice glass shower stall. Soaps and shampoos were available as well as towels and floor mats.Bed was large and comfortable. Pondhouse is VERY quiet both day and night. Heating and cooling are very effective and add only a bit of noise, as do the 2 large ceiling fans.Bluetooth speaker was excellent quality and came in handy both inside and out. TV is smallish but that's not what we came to Vermont to see! But it had a very good selection of free streaming services, including Sling and Amazon Prime.All in all, Pondhouse was a perfect place to spend several days in the beautiful hills of Vermont!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountaintop cabin by a pond? Yes, please! It was a quiet and beautiful place to stay. The passing clouds were gorgeous and even on a rainy afternoon we loved it. Ellen the host is delightful and clearly puts a lot of work into the lovely plant life around. We greatly appreciated how intentional the property is about being eco-friendly, and there is plenty of fun things to do within a short drive. Plus, there is a charming bullfrog in the pond! Definitely 5/5 stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

Loved the garden and house had great view of yard and mountains. Ellen was great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

diane b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. Nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

st s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Smugglers Notch Retreat

Great place...close to Smugglers...incredible views!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Ellen Hill

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I am honored to have a home that allows me to share the beauty of Vermont. I lived in Vermont since 1974 take great pride in our cultural heritage and environment. If you are a lover of nature and culture--or desire a quiet, private get-away, this place will offer you many options.
As an advid biker, skier, kayaker and all-around general outdoor enthusiast, I'd be honored to share the magic of the region.

Why they chose this property

The Pondhouse has been called magical and enchanted. I've travelled and lived overseas and have served in the Peace Corps. To own a home (that actually has two homes) and allows me to host people from all over the world is a unique privilege. Now that I have offered The Pondhouse to others and I read the reviews and the notes that are left behind, I know that others cherish their time here and create special memories. I have been meeting the nicest people who love the magic of Vermont!

What makes this property unique

The Pondhouse has been described many ways:

"The "home" as well as the outside surroundings with the gardens and the mountains in the background are spectacular, peaceful and pristine."

"Perfect weekend getaway to escape the city and find true peace and quiet. The house was tucked away and all you could hear were birds and frogs."

"The Pondhouse felt like a home away from home."

"If you are looking for a convenient, well- appointed, lovely spot to get away from it all, this is your place. The photos can't possibly do it justice."

"It is a perfect place for a couples getaway, great space for cooking and enjoying a meal and each other."

"It's peaceful with beautiful surroundings, yet conveniently located just down the road from the bustle at Smuggler's Notch."

Come discover the magic for yourself!

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