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Post and Beam-Great for a Golf, Hiking Get-A-Way for multiple families

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A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.
A cozy kitchen with wooden beams, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living room with a sofa and a coffee table.
A large, two-story house with a covered porch and a large pile of firewood in front.
A large, two-story house with a covered porch and a snow-covered roof.
A spacious dining area with a large wooden table and chairs, a bar area with stools, and a cozy seating area with a sofa and armchair.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Accommodating 12 guests, this vacation home features 7 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It offers mountain views and includes a patio for outdoor relaxation. Families can enjoy nearby fishing, snowboarding, and game walks, while skiing and golf provide additional activities. Explore attractions like West River and Dorsey Park.

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room

    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
7 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Internet
  • Patio
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Andover, VT
  • Place, West River
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Weston Priory
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Okemo Mountain Resort
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

7 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 7

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Post and Beam-Great for a Golf, Hiking Get-A-Way for multiple families

Beautiful Post and Beam architecture built in 2001, for families to make memories and enjoy beautiful Vermont in both summer and winter!

Family friendly ski/golf house on 47 acres in Andover, VT. Great sledding hill in the front yard. House is good for 2-3 families to enjoy. Plenty of dining space for large groups and family reunions. There are 7 bedrooms. Four are located upstairs (K, 2 Q's and Dbl) with a full bath and 3 are located downstairs (1 Q, 1 Dbl and 2 sets of bunk beds) with another full bath. First floor is an open floor plan with 1/2 bath, large sitting area, dining room and fireplace. Beautiful views of Okemo mountain while sitting in front of fireplace. Large wrap around porch, with portions of open deck and also covered porch. Outside Firepit. Downstairs has another sitting area with ping-pong and fusbol table. Internet available. No cable TV, but HDMI cable available to view TV from computer. DVD and Video recorder available.

Centrally located and close to many ski areas: Okemo (6 miles), Magic and Bromley 15 minutes, Stratton and Killington 30 minutes. Close to XC ski trails and Snowmobiling Trails.

Four or All Wheel Drive is required in WINTER.

Amenities included: Washer/Dryer full size, dishwasher, MW, toaster oven, coffee maker and plenty of dishware and pots and pans for crowds!
Rental is available with or without linens. $200 fee for linen service.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

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

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 969849vb
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: 12
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Chester

Located in Chester, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Green Mountain National Forest and Lowell Lake State Park, while Mill Museum and Weston Playhouse are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider The Ice House Ice Skating and Timber Ripper Mountain Coaster. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Map
Andover, VT

What's nearby

  • West River - 12 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Dorsey Park - 13 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Weston Priory - 14 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Weston Playhouse - 16 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Okemo Mountain Resort - 17 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

  • Bellows Falls Station - 46 min drive
  • Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Hatchery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Loft Tavern - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Homestyle Hotel - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Left Bank - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Post and Beam-Great for a Golf, Hiking Get-A-Way for multiple families pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Post and Beam-Great for a Golf, Hiking Get-A-Way for multiple families?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Post and Beam-Great for a Golf, Hiking Get-A-Way for multiple families?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Post and Beam-Great for a Golf, Hiking Get-A-Way for multiple families?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Post and Beam-Great for a Golf, Hiking Get-A-Way for multiple families located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Dorsey Park, The Ice House Ice Skating and Timber Ripper Mountain Coaster. Green Mountain National Forest and West River are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was exactrying as described and we'll equipped and stocked. Over all great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2026
Thanks Craig! Glad you guys had a good time. We appreciate the review!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was quiet and perfect to relax with a beautiful view.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2025
Thanks Aaron hope you guys had fun!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, loved the extras like sleds and firewood in the winter. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb 2026
Thanks….so glad you had a great visit and enjoyed our home!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Vermont weekend

We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan 2022
Hi Larissa, Thanks for the review! Can you tell me how we could have gotten 5 stars?
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay near okemo

The place was great and very clean. Very close to Okemo. We all really enjoyed it. Having ping pong downstairs was a great bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2025
Thanks Sean! Glad you enjoyed the ping pong table! We will hope to see you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cousin trip

Beautiful house in an amazing location. Close to Okemo mountain for skiing!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Feb 2024
Danielle Glad you all had fun!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

VT ski trip

It was a bit hard getting to the front door, a lot of snow, could have been cleard better.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb 2025
Hi Eric, Sorry about that! While the driveway is plowed,we don't have anyone local to shovel a path to the front door. Vermont life! Joanne
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family ski weekend

The weekend was lovely. Close 20 min drive to Okemo. A view of the mountain out the livingroom windows. The house was perfect for our large group. The only drawback was we did run out of water, but were clearly warned ahead of time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Okemo run

Amazing spot on the mountain looking directly at Okemo. What a view. The home fit us all comfortably and we had a great time outside on the grounds too. Spend some time here you will not regret it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jan 2024
Glad you enjoyed our home...inside and out!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sweet home

Nice house which has everything you need. A lot of details and features from the owners. A house with love. Just need to use the water smart.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2025
Thanks so much for your kind words and for working with us! We are working on a new well to enable better water flow!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot for okemo skiing

We had a great family long weekend. Photos do not do the house justice. It was comfortable and we were glad to have so much space indoors and out when we had to unexpectedly cancel a ski day due to weather and hunker down. Definitely need 4 wheel drive in winter months as road and driveway are all snow covered.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb 2025
Hi Claire, Glad you all enjoyed the house! Hope you got in some good sledding! joanne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house, great location, great host!

Overall great property! Close to the mountains (15 min to Okemo.) Ample beds and bedding. Large property for outdoor games and many board games and foosball and table tennis. Roads are a little tricky with winter weather and a few are quite steep! Need to be mindful of water usage as it is sourced from wells and not city water. Clean and warm property!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb 2023
Thanks Max...glad you all had a good time. and enjoyed our home!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas on Love Shack Lane

Large house in a rural setting yet relatively close to Okemo ski resort. It had plenty of space for all 10 of us, yet felt very cosy. One of our party is allergic to nuts and seeds and we very much appreciated that our hostess went out of her way to ensure the accommodation was safe for all of us. Several of us enjoyed the games facilities provided as well as being able to explore the local area and wildlife. The house was dressed for Christmas when we arrived which was lovely and we were able to cook a great Christmas dinner. We had a really enjoyable time, thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family home

This property checked all the boxes for our family vacation. There was enough space to accommodate our large family. The open living area made it easy for everyone to be together while still doing separate activities (tv, cooking, games at the table). The large yard allowed us to enjoy the outdoor space and gave us plenty of room to run. The fire pit was well maintained and we spent every night out by it. The house itself was very clean and well stocked with all the essentials. The host was very helpful and checked in multiple times to see if we had any questions or if there was anything that we needed! This was a great house and we hope to return next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2022
Thanks Katherine! We are so glad you enjoyed our home and we LOVE repeat rentals! Send photos and I will put you in the scrapbook! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual Ski Trip

We have been taking this trip for 7 years now and by far this was our favorite rental and we WILL be back. Property was awesome, the privacy was great and only 15 minutes to Okemo. The view of Okemo was more than gorgeous. We would watch the groomers on the mountain at night while sitting by the fire pit. Owner was very accommodating and detailed, checking in and out of the property was a breeze. Plenty of room and beds for 3 families. Adults upstairs, kids downstairs, and everyone meet in the middle by the fireplace in the great room. House was well stocked and well kept. Plenty of wood for fire place and fire pit. Was awesome coming back from the slopes lighting the fire pit and watching the kids sledding in the front yard. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Much thanks to the owner and we highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a Vermont getaway
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

nice view of Okeamo mountian

Very nice ,great post and beam open floor plan with working fireplace.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

House was Amazing

House feels very remote while only being 15 minutes away from town. Perfect for groups looking for quiet get aways
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious, quiet place with great views

We had 3 families total staying as 6 adults and 6 kids ranging from 1-5 years old. The house was large enough for each family to spread out and have quiet areas for sleeping and nap schedules. Large common area away from bedrooms allowed for great indoor play for the kids. A great deck and yard area allowed for outdoor relaxation. It was great watching the sun set behind the mountains next to the outdoor fire-pit each night. Would rent again in the summer and seems like it would be great in the winter as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic place

The place was perfect for our large group, plenty of bedrooms, clean kitchen and ping pong. We highly recommend the place and the owners were kind and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Glad you guys had a good time! Would love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Complete Bliss!

Everything about this property and this owner was wonderful. I can’t speak highly enough. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar 2022
Thanks so much Ashley...we are glad you enjoyed your Girls Getaway!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

House was large enough for a group with space to spread out.

House was nice. 4 wheel drive a must in the winter. Well water was a challenge during our stay.. often without water but owner was responsive & tried to deal with it quickly
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceeded all expectations

Beautiful property surrounded by woods, great views. House is gorgeous and well-suited to a group. Common space is very comfortable and cozy sitting in front of fire.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb 2022
Thanks Jim! Glad you all enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual Family Getaway

Large, comfortable, clean home with lots of outdoor space and beautiful views. This home was perfect for our family getaway, Joanne was very easy to work with, and we would definitely recommend this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2021
Thanks Kelli! Always nice to hear that families enjoyed our home!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It was a great get away

We loved the quiet, the amazing stars at night and a house that accommodates a larger family
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2021
We are so glad you enjoyed our home!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Beautiful

Had a great week out sightseeing shopping swimming kayaking rock jumping. Nice house minus the lack of water as we ran out. Was informed the week of rental that it could be an issue.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2021
We do have to be very careful of water use especially during the summer months. We have two 500' wells which due to their depth hold over 1500 gallons of water, but recovery is very slow. This incident actually developed due to an electrical issue with our well pump.

About the host

Hosted by Joanne Nault

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We built this home with another family in 2001 so that we could get away from busy lifestyles and enjoy our families and each other's famlies, while skiing, sledding or going to Plymouth State Park in the summertime. While our children have grown, we still manage to get together and ski and hang out a few times a year! We hope you create similar wonderful memories at our Love Shack!

Why they chose this property

This property offers a private, rural location with lots of space inside and out. Wonderful spot for extended family get-togethers or reunions of any sort!

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