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Magical Mountain Hide Away

Family-friendly lodge with outdoor pool and sauna

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Exterior
Aerial view
Contact me @ squabetty@hotmail.com
Property grounds
Pool

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
AU$1,849
avg per night

Explore the area

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Underhill, VT
  • Place, Visions of Vermont Fine Art Galleries
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, CCC Road
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Smugglers Notch
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Brookside

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bunk

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Dick's

1 Single Bed

Guest

2 Single Beds

Helen's

1 Double Bed

Mom & Dads

1 Queen Bed

Mountain

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Solarium

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st floor Addition

Bathtub · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Community

Toilet

Helen's and Guest

Bathtub · Toilet

Mom & Dads

Toilet · Shower only

Mountain

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Solarium

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
The current price is AU$1,849
avg per night

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About the area

Underhill

Located in Underhill, this lodge is in a rural area and in the mountains. Smugglers Notch and Stowe Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Consider Barn at Smugglers' Notch for a night out or Brown & Jenkins Coffee Roasters if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Casey's Hill - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Visions of Vermont Fine Art Galleries - 8 min drive - 10.8 km
  • CCC Road - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Barn at Smugglers' Notch - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Smugglers Notch - 13 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Essex Junction-Burlington Station - 30 min drive
  • Stowe, VT (MVL-Morrisville-Stowe State) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Den - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪The Cliff House Restaurant - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Spruce Camp Bar & Lounge - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Espresso on Main - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Village Tavern - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Magical Mountain Hide Away

* 8 bedrooms, including 3 with private baths
* Sits on several hundred acres of land, bordered by Mount Mansfield State Forest
* Several hiking trails including one to the summit
* Elevated, wrap-around covered porch, 2 decks, and a patio
* Babbling mountain brook runs next to the house
* Spacious barn provides indoor recreation: ping-pong, dancing and dinning

Tucked under Vermont’s tallest mountain, our family home, Squabetty, provides an escape parallel to none. The setting, on the western slope of Mount Mansfield, is breathtaking with the mountain towering behind the house, its flanks to the north and Pleasant Valley to the west. Squabetty’s magical charm appeals to both young and old, active and less active. The location is the ideal backdrop for all kinds of activities – quiet or active. Some people prefer to read, paint or write; others enjoy swimming in the brook-fed pool, playing in the stream, hiking the myriad of trails, or playing ping pong and listening to music in the spacious barn. This retreat, secluded as it may be, offers amenities of modern living -- a fully equipped kitchen and Wi-Fi internet. In addition to having eight bedrooms, Squabetty has multiple places for alone time as well as places for gathering. When the day is done, enjoy a campfire by the brook when the stars come out.

We offer four wedding packages: Micro – 25 guests, Small - 50 guests, Medium – 100 guests, Large – 150 guests. More than just a venue for your wedding day, Squabetty provides a stress-free atmosphere and allows family and friends to stay on site, making the time together that much more memorable and relaxing. Squabetty allows people to gather together but also provides plenty of places for solitude. All packages include a three-night stay for 18 occupants in the house and full use of the property and buildings. Additional pricing is based on the number pets, campers, and additional nights. Please submit an inquiry.

Amenities

Pool
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Up to 150 Guests, additional fees and contract.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
Additional fee, deposit and contract addendum
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking is phorhibited inside any building or stru
An additional Rental Agreement is required to be filled out and signed. Please sign it within 48 hours to make sure your booking is not cancelled.
No amplified sound between 10 p.m.-11 a.m. No weapons, fireworks or sparklers on the property No open flame candles/torches, electronic only
Flush only toilet paper down the toilets. All other refuse goes in the trash. Leave the property in in a tidy, respectable condition as when arrived.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: Up to 150 Guests, additional fees and contract.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Magical Mountain Hide Away have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Magical Mountain Hide Away pet-friendly?

Yes, this lodge allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

How much is parking at Magical Mountain Hide Away?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Magical Mountain Hide Away?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Magical Mountain Hide Away?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Magical Mountain Hide Away located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly lodge is within 6 mi (10 km) of Casey's Hill, Smugglers Notch, and CCC Road. Cambridge State Forest and Visions of Vermont Fine Art Galleries are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Magical Mountain Hide Away Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin S., East Greenwich

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

Just amazing

There is no other place that blends rustic with comfort the was Squabetty does. They really have thought of everything. We always leave noticing all the things we didn’t have time to enjoy. I hope we can return for many years to come!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nick C.

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

Amazing property!

Squabetty is the best! My friends and I had a blast staying at this beautiful property. The pictures do not do it justice! We are already planning our trip for 2020. I'd recommend Squabetty to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert N., Austin

Squabetty was even more magical then I remembered from my childhood.

I grew up coming to Squabetty as a child so the opportunity to stay here with my bridal party during the week of my wedding felt perfect. It truly was more magical then I remembered from my childhood. They have done an incredible job making it comfortable while keeping all the little touches that make it squabetty. It was incredible for all of us.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Renee M.

Paradise in Underhill, VT

Squabetty is the most amazing property and house, with history and character, numerous little corners to explore, and more places to sit and gaze into nature than one can discover in a long weekend. The property is amazing and offers so much fun for everyone, and the pool and sauna are simply the icing on the cake for relaxing. Not only is this an amazing place to stay with friends and family, we were married on the property and it was incredible. The barn offers a great space for dancing or late night corn hole, and the owners are prompt to answer questions, friendly, and helpful. Overall, my experience staying and getting married here was amazing and I already can't wait to find an excuse to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kait G.

The best cabin retreat you could ever hope for.

Squabetty was fantastic. Not only is the view of Mt. Mansfield incredible, but the amenities here are truly amazing. Everything is here and has been thoughtfully laid out, all down to the last detail. Had several comments from friends about how this was the “coolest house they’d ever been to” and that they were already planning separate trips to come back. We plan on returning and continuing to make memories at Squabetty for many years to come. Thank you for such a WONDERFUL stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

Once again, perfection!

There can be no better setup for a group of friends to spend a long weekend. There is really no reason to leave the property once you arrive. Everything about the house is perfect, as is the barn, the sauna, pool, and lean to. We always hate leaving. A dream scenario.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shelly B.

Incredible Mountain Wedding Venue

From start to finish, this was more than I ever thought possible for a wedding venue. My family stayed in the house and we had about 15 people camp on the property for a jam packed wedding weekend. We had about 85 guests total and the barn was roomy enough for food and dancing! The place was spotless, the communication was clear and quick through the whole process and Pete, the groundskeeper was so friendly and helpful we actually invited him up for some BBQ on our wedding! The place is absolutely beautiful from the old house, full of history and stories, to the grounds which include a running stream, pool and sauna. We hope to revisit our wedding venue many times in the future. In fact, our friends were already planning a reunion at Squabetty by the end of the weekend!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

It is indeed a Magical Place! All-time VRBO.

This is the best VRBO home I've ever rented. Hands down. The house is a living entity, and the grounds are a warm blanket. When you arrive, you can spend a whole day just uncovering the lids and reaching in for goodies. The house, the barn, the brook, the sauna, the pool, the lean to, all of it is the best part of the experience of Squabetty. The owners have thought of everything, they have you covered. The caretaker, Pete, is awesome and you kind of want him to stick around and hang. Hike, fish, relax, whatever. My guess is you won't leave the property once you arrive. We didn't.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tom F.

Enchanting

Squabetty is a gem from another era tucked into the side of mount Mansfield
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

Beautiful, magical place

Our stay was so amazing and wonderful. It was the perfect spot for our wedding and our friends and family loved the place. The owners and care taker were so helpful throughout the whole process and we could not have picked a better place! We will definitely be back!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A Garrett R.

Doesn't get any better than this

The house, the barn, the pool, the sauna, the brook, the woods, the history! If you're looking to get away from it all and enjoy some nature with friends and fam, this is THE place. Really versatile property that has something for everyone and the price is absolutely right! Really just a joy to be able to spend time here, right at the foot of Vermont's tallest mountain and space for everyone. Thank you!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elsa F.

magic in the mountains

We choose to have our wedding at Squabetty this summer. We were so enchanted by the property when were went to see the property that we turned our weekend event into an entire week. We were enjoyed hiking, swimming, yard games, barn dancing and quiet time on the deck watching the sunset. So many little places tucked away for private conversations or afternoon naps and yet the venue is large enough to accommodate a large crown for a celebration. The views of Mt.Mansfield are breathtaking. I think our favorite part was the sound of the river that lulled us to sleep each night. You'll never want to leave!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anne T.

country retreat unique

We would highly recommend SQUA Betty and have always found it to be a beautiful quiet retreat with a charming rustic flair on our visits with the Deane's. A perfectly serene place to enjoy. We live nearby the property and own the very large field (optional rental ) along the road. Our Valley Dream Farm and farm stand offers certified organic produce - open seasonally, farm to table dinners with hayrides- reserved, rehearsal dinners and even floral arrangements for weddings. We can add to your experience at the Squa Betty mountain retreat.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joe d.

My New Favorite Spot in Vermont

After searching through endless venues for our wedding this summer, we were lucky enough to find Squabetty. Immediately after our first visit, we knew it was the perfect place for us. We had a lot of friends and family coming in from out of state, so we were looking for a place where a lot of people could stay. Squabetty was able to accommodate most of our friends and family, including everyone in the wedding party and their significant others. There are so many rooms in the house it's easy to get lost. In addition to the amazing house, the location is spectacular. After the long drive up the driveway, you are quite literally on the side of Mt. Mansfield, with one of the peaks towering above you at all times. It is a perfect representation of the Green Mountains, and was a great way to show our friends why we are so proud to call Vermont our home. Every morning I would walk down to the pool for a refreshing dip, and then stop at the blueberry bush on the way back for fresh fruit for breakfast. There are so many charming little touches and fun activities, you'll never get bored. The owners were alway very easy to deal with, and it was clear that they have a great love for this place and take a lot of pride in it. We feel lucky to have spent time there, and hope to return soon.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Henna T.

fantastic stay

Three generations just spent five beautiful days at Squabetty and had a wonderful time despite some cool and some rainy days. The house has an unusual layout which made the stay all the better figuring out where to go. We were four families : grandparents and 3 families with children between 2 1/2 to 10 (9 of them). The barn was a great hit with ping pong as well as a large area for the 2 year old to use the old tricycle. The suspension bridge was fun every time we crossed it. The kids thought it was an adventure. Some other activities: hiking to the waterfall and beyond; use of the pool briefly (very cold) ; tether ball; swing set; great games and toys in the sun room. we had great dinners in the living room where we set up a double table to hold all 16 of us. We highly recommend this very comfortable, homey, remote place. The driveway about 1.5 miles was a challenge the first time but afterwards just a 10 minute ride. The only thing that could be improved was water pressure. the house was very clean and comfortable.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn K.

What a perfect place!

I rented the Squabetty property for a wedding and I couldn't have imagined a better location. First, it took us a full day to figure out where we were in the house. It is a rambling structure with so much to look at and explore, it was an adventure in itself. The high point included finding a Harvard yearbook photo of the original owner in top hat and tails in one of the countless bookshelves. When you walk in, you realize you aren't in a rental, but you are in someones home. It feels like generations of the Deane family have just stepped away for a few hours to go to town and said "make yourselves at home". The kitchens had every imaginable cooking utensil, there were extra blankets for colder nights, and plenty of extra towels, band-aids, tp (although we brought extra and left it there for the next guests) The wood-burning sauna worked great. We had it going in the afternoons a bit to keep warm between shuffling around in the stream and dipping in the stream-fed pool. We used it again on a couple of the colder nights. There isn't anything on the property we didn't use! We shuffle-boarded, we dipped in the pool, an adventurous friend slept in the lean-to. We played ping-pong until way too late. We sent a group of 5 hiking to the top of Mount Mansfield... We referenced old trail guides in the house in search of a "lake in the clouds" to no success. We ate dinner on the porch and watched fireflies. We saw foxes, chipmunks, and I heard rumors of someone in the party seeing a moose. The barn is plenty large enough for any dance party to hold and is so charming on its own, I almost didn't bother with the decorations I had brought for the wedding. The caretaker, Pete, was great. He showed us every last detail of the property and called to make sure everything was going well. When I panicked because we had ran out of water (the whole house is spring-fed and takes about an hour to re-fill once you've emptied the tank (pro tip: don't do laundry, dishes, and have 10 people showering all at the same time))he was there in no time to help us out. The owner was a serious pleasure to work with and was great about getting us things like barn-layouts for party-planning and a porta-potty for the wedding. The ONLY thing I would do differently is to bring a set of walkie-talkies. The property is huge and easy to get away in (which is kind of the best part, too). We're already saving our pennies to return, and hopefully return often.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Fleur M.

Mountain Paradise

It rained a lot during our stay but we loved it anyway. What could be more relaxing than sitting on a covered porch, in front of a crackling fire(yes there is a fireplace on the porch) while it rained and we enjoyed the beautiful waterfall next to the porch. You might think a place like this don't exist anymore, but it does here...we loved every minute. So much to do, swim, hike, swing set for grandkids, tether ball...barn with ping pong table and more. We were never bored, but the best part was the gorgeous location. We hope to return again for another special stay at what is truly a "Serene Mountain Hide Away."
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

Wedding Weekend

So... I was reluctant to write a review about this house. My reluctance came from the fact that I wanted to keep wonderful secret all to myself. SquaBetty is a magical place. My husband and I chose the house as our wedding venue. I cannot say enough how beautiful and wonderful the house and the surroundings are. When you are there you feel like you time has stopped and you can relax. The house was clean for us when we arrived and the caretaker was there to greet us. We felt accommodated and so lucky that the family allows people to experience this wonderful property. I hope that those who rent the house in the future will take care of it and treat it as a piece of history to allow the family to keep on renting it for generations to come.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Majestic

I cannot say enough about this place. Every year myself and 10 of my closest friends play in a charity wiffleball tournament in Jericho, VT. For the past 10 years we have stayed at different places year after year, some good, some bad, but nothing stuck until we came here. We will try to book this every year! What an amazing place. The house has incredible character and history, the location is gorgeous, the space and property make you feel refreshed, there is a ton of activities to do from swimming to fishing to hanging out in the barn, firepits, shuffle board, you name it they have it. You are at about 1,000 ft in elevation and have breathtaking views of Mount Mansfield. I met the caretaker and the cleaning lady and they were super nice people that all seem to have a love for this place. I love the porch and the sound of the stream. It was the perfect location for us, we had plenty of room, everyone had a bed and I would recommended this place for a wedding, family reunion, class reunion, friends getting together, family vacation, just about anything.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Wedding Spot!

We have sadly returned from an outstanding week stay at Squabetty! Our daughter and her fiancé chose this beautiful location for their wedding and what a find it was. To begin with everything that we could ever need was there. The property was spotless and ready for out arrival. It was wonderful that we could house both families in the house as they came throughout the week and still had space to work/prepare for the wedding. The barn was a perfect venue for the bluegrass band and we truly rocked the house the night of the wedding. We were also able to set up a tent for the reception and house some campers as well. The wedding guests were awed by the beautiful location and the trip up the road just added to the ambience. Each night we were lulled to sleep by the stream running next to the house. Overall it was a fabulous stay and we hated to leave. What wonderful memories were made on the mountain!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

We were blown away! Can't wait to go back.

Squabetty is a magical place to stay. The property has everything you could want in a vacation getaway. We were there for a week long family reunion and I can’t say that there was ever a minute where there wasn’t something to do or explore. As a matter of fact, having some knowledge of the area, we had plans to do some activities that we never got to, because there was simply no reason to leave for entertainment. We utilized everything that Squabetty has to offer – cooking and eating big family meals in the open air (the kitchen was very well equipped and the grill worked perfectly), swimming in the river fed pool, hiking and stacking rocks in the river, hiking the mountain trails, settling disputes on the tetherball court, evening long ping pong tournaments in the barn, taking the daily challenge of running the driveway – easier down than up! The homey comfort of the house made us feel as if we were hanging out at my grandmothers’ house – everyone from my 87 year old mother to my 13 year old daughter found something to love about this place. Just reading a book and enjoying the view from any of the many porches or the sun room at the back of the house was a treat. There was plenty of room for anyone to have privacy and enjoy the mountain in their own way – but also great common areas to gather for our crazy family games and story-telling. The bedrooms and beds were really comfortable, and the sound of the rushing river and the fresh mountain air were awesome. And I can’t forget to mention the fabulous sunsets every night – no matter what the weather was during the day – you want to be on the deck for sunset every night and watch the show. Even though it felt a world away – it was fairly easy to get to town for groceries and supplies. Our family thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend this property for a great vacation – as relaxed or active as you choose. Thank you to the Deane family for sharing this treasure.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A magical retreat with historic charm

I stayed at Squabetty with a group of old friends. We had 10 adults and 3 children staying in this sprawling house and we were comfortable and not cramped at all. The house cannot be described in pictures or words. The approach to the house seems to remove you from civilization until you suddenly arrive at your own private Vermont paradise. There is a fresh, gurgling mountain stream with small waterfall that you cross to arrive at the house. There are trails in the woods surrounding the house and plenty of yard-like area around the house for children or pets to play. We did take our dog who was overjoyed, until a moose showed up in the yard! The house itself is a rustic antique with updated bathrooms and fully equipped kitchen. It is comfortable and clean with linens/towels provided. There is an "addition" that is immediately adjacent to the main house (accessible by the same porch) which has another small kitchen along with bedrooms and sitting area with beautiful view. We were there in the fall, so we did not use the tennis courts or swimming pool, but we did enjoy the barn which has table tennis and darts in a unique setting. Most of all, we enjoyed going for long walks, building fires in the outdoor fire pit and indoor fire place to play games and talk, and looking at the stars. During the fall, the colors here were stunning, so an excellent place for "leaf-peepers" as well. Everyone in our group was lamenting the end of our long-weekend - next time, we will go for at least a week. This property cannot be believed (or adequately described), until seen!