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

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

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Beautiful morning sunrise and mountain views from most every room.
Freshly-painted kitchen with new Quartzite countertop is fully stocked.
Relax in the comfortable chairs &  couch. The Main level is freshly painted.
Spacious, but cozy, open-concept living with lots of natural sunlight.
Startyour leaf peeping right from these comfortable lounge chairs on the deck

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

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Waitsfield, VT
  • AirportBurlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)50 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

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

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.

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 bench.


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 Master 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. This room sleeps up to 3 people. There are:
- 2 twin bunk beds
- 1 twin trundle bed
and a sitting area with two couches and a rocking chair.
An additional 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.

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.

When you’re not out swimming, hiking or exploring the quaint village shops, enjoy your perfectly-located homebase. Stunning sunrises and mountain 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.

We have a detailed guidebook at the house to help you plan your days.



Enjoy 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 .

Dinner and a movie can be enjoyed at The Big Picture Theatre. Have your dinner and beverage while watching the movie or let the kids watch the movie while the adults dine in the restaurant attached to the movie theatre. Yep, this is a pretty cool theatre and all less than a mile away.

Or imagine coming home from a big hike to the smell of a yummy stew cooking in the crock pot or enjoy delicious take out from The Mad Mexican (again, just ½ mile away).

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"

Property manager

jackie jacobs

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Due to sometimes snowy, icy roads, 4WD vehicles are highly recommended November through April. AWD's with good all-season tires may be ok.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Waitsfield

Located in Waitsfield, this holiday home is in the mountains. Sugarbush Ski Resort and Green Mountain Express Ski Lift are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Camel's Hump State Park and Granville Gulf Reservation. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Waitsfield, VT

Getting around

  • Waterbury Station - 23 min drive
  • Montpelier, VT (MPV-Edward F. Knapp State) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lawson's Finest Liquids - 14 min walk
  • Three Mountain Cafe - 17 min walk
  • Mad Taco - 18 min walk
  • American Flatbread - 3 min drive
  • Fit To Be Thai'd Thai Restaurant - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heart of the Madriver Valley - Beautiful Views & Sunrises & close to skibus?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heart of the Madriver Valley - Beautiful Views & Sunrises & close to skibus?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Heart of the Madriver Valley - Beautiful Views & Sunrises & close to skibus located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Waitsfield Main Street, Mad River and Mad River Glass Gallery. Artisans' Gallery and Big Eddy Covered Bridge are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great ski trip!
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect spot
close to all the spots and great mountain feel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

melanie g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful!
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 ♥️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

lucy s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill M., Millville, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Waitsfield
This was a very comfortable stay. The view of the sunrise is spectacular on this mountainside home.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by jackie jacobs

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We live in Massachusetts, just North of Boston. Our Vermont home is our family vacation home. We are all huge outdoor enthusiasts who ski, bike, hike, swim, play tennis and we love to travel the world.

Why they chose this property

I was born and raised in Vermont; however, moved away for career opportunities in my 20's. Sugarbush was always my husband's favorite East Coast mountain to ski, and has become the family favorite for the varied terrain. The Mad River Valley is so quintessentially Vermont and the people are so friendly. We just love spending time there.

What makes this property unique

The minute I walked out onto the huge wrap-around deck of this house and saw the view, I knew it was the house for my family. The location is so incredibly convenient and yet so private.
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