10/10 Excellent
Erica P.
16 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Property and Beautiful Home
Erica P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Private host
Waterfront, Swimming Hotspot, Private Down Town Location, Farmhouse
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Parking available
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi
Explore the area
Waitsfield, VT
- Waitsfield Main Street2 min walk
- Mad River Glass Gallery5 min walk
- Sugarbush Ski Resort14 min drive
- Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)48 min drive
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About this property
Waterfront, Swimming Hotspot, Private Down Town Location, Farmhouse
Beautiful historic farmhouse in the heart of Waitsfield Village! Overlooking the Mad River with private access to the swimming hole. Amazing swimming and fishing is right out the back door! See the Mad River from kitchen, living room and other windows as well! Level back yard is great for children. Convenient downtown location, yet private setting. Sit on the wrap-around front porch with views of the covered bridge. Less than a block to the local Bridge Street shops and restaurants. One block away from the Mad Bus Stop (Bus that can drop you at Sugarbush in the winter) and library. 3 minute drive to grocery stores or even walk or bike there in the summer!
This historic home was built in 1848 and was renovated in 1992. It has wide pine flooring and historic trim and molding around many of the original windows and doors. This property abuts land with a beaver pond and many hiking trails for you to enjoy. The property also connects to the Wu Ledges Town Forest that connects for miles and miles of hiking and mountain biking trails. Enjoy kayaking or tubing? Put in up river and climb out on your own private access point.
We have tubs for floats to share. If the river is high, there are also local shops to rent kayaks for a calm river kayak. Explore blueberry lake, only a 10 minute drive for a beautiful day swim, float, kayak or hang out.
Winter-CX ski out the back door! 10 minutes to skiing Sugarbush or Mad River Glen, 40 minutes to Stowe. This is the perfect spot for one or two families to share for a winter ski getaway!
A few things to know...
- the basement, barn and other out buildings are not accessible to the rental.
- This is an old home, so there is lead paint- (that has been painted over).
- There are other rentals in the "barn" at the end of the driveway. The driveway is shared. At some point we may or may not be living in one of the rentals.
Owner is a VT licensed Real Estate Agent.
This historic home was built in 1848 and was renovated in 1992. It has wide pine flooring and historic trim and molding around many of the original windows and doors. This property abuts land with a beaver pond and many hiking trails for you to enjoy. The property also connects to the Wu Ledges Town Forest that connects for miles and miles of hiking and mountain biking trails. Enjoy kayaking or tubing? Put in up river and climb out on your own private access point.
We have tubs for floats to share. If the river is high, there are also local shops to rent kayaks for a calm river kayak. Explore blueberry lake, only a 10 minute drive for a beautiful day swim, float, kayak or hang out.
Winter-CX ski out the back door! 10 minutes to skiing Sugarbush or Mad River Glen, 40 minutes to Stowe. This is the perfect spot for one or two families to share for a winter ski getaway!
A few things to know...
- the basement, barn and other out buildings are not accessible to the rental.
- This is an old home, so there is lead paint- (that has been painted over).
- There are other rentals in the "barn" at the end of the driveway. The driveway is shared. At some point we may or may not be living in one of the rentals.
Owner is a VT licensed Real Estate Agent.
During your stay at this farm stay, you're just a quick walk from Mad River Valley. Enjoy features like an outdoor pool.
- Free WiFi
- Take a swim in the outdoor pool
- On-site recreation includes a sauna
- Steps from Mad River Valley and Mad River
Waterfront, Swimming Hotspot, Private Down Town Location, Farmhouse offers its guests an outdoor pool and a sauna. Waterfront, Swimming Hotspot, Private Down Town Location, Farmhouse also features barbecue grills and a garden.
This Waitsfield farm stay is smoke free.
Property manager
Rachel Foley
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Internet access
Things to do
- Books
- Communal pool
- Games
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
Outdoors
- Barbecue grill
- Beach towels
- Firepit
- Garden
- In the mountains
- On a river
- Outdoor furniture
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 3.5 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- Smart TV
Food and drink
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Ice maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Separate dining area
- Spices
- Toaster
More
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Desk chair
- Dryer
- Heating
- Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 30
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
- No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Note from host: Must be supervised due to proximity to river.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Aaron A.
6 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic home and host!
It’s hard to capture all of the ways that Rachel and Luke made us feel at home. Check-in was not only seamless, but Rachel was kind enough to let us in early after a long all-night drive. All of the beds had crisp, clean linens… plenty of towels for both inside and outside, and a kitchen fully stocked with pots, pans, utensils, etc. Coffee pot, kettle, vacuum cleaners, TVs with Netflix and air conditioners, brand new washer/dryer were also available for use. The location of the house right on the Mad River made for great swimming, relaxing and listening to the river, and seats + fire pit for a fire and s’mores. If you have smaller kids, just be aware that the embankment along the river in front of the house is very steep (you need to pay attention). The covered bridge next to the house is beautiful and gives you quick access to stores in town. Everything you could possibly need is within a 5 mins drive (food, groceries, hardware, restaurants, cafes… you name it). Rachel also provided tubes for floating down the river, and some of the cutest bunnies in the barn to entertain our kids. Truly a special place to be! Thank you Rachel and Luke :-)
Aaron A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Erin Y.
27 Jun 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Family get away
The house was great!! Plenty of room inside for everyone to have their own space and also large rooms for everyone to gather together. The outdoors was great! The patio was shaded and comfortable to sit and read or grill and eat. The yard was great fun for a game of croquet, a small fire or to step into the river for a swim. The location was perfect for our many adventures to Burlington, Warren, Montpelier... Museums, river swimming, rock jumping and hiking. My only regret is that we did not have enough time to do all that I wanted to. It was wonderful meeting the hosts, great source of information on places and things to do. You will love it there, we all did!!!!
Erin Y.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021