Private 6BR Mad River Valley Post & Beam - Sauna, Pond, 32 Acres near Sugarbush | House in Fayston

Very large, bright, and open floor plan with gorgeous wood floors and beams. Comfortable and private. Relax in a beautiful natural setting just minutes to restaurants, grocery stores, shops, farmer's markets, cinema, etc. Close to Sugarbush and Mad River Glen ski areas (~7 miles). In summer, limitless options in the area: hiking, biking, swimming, kayaking, fishing, etc. In winter: skating, XC and downhill skiing, sledding, snowshoeing, etc. 32 acre property with pond and 2 docks, gardens and great outdoor areas to enjoy. Private yet very close to town.
*If you need more space or others are traveling to your event, we have a second property just 1 mile down the road. It sleeps 8 in 4BR and 2 baths (property name is Acorn Hill and the VRBO property number is 9128572).
*The post & beam home and property work beautifully for Family Reunions, guys/ladies getaways, a shared weekend away with 5 couples or 2-3 families. Come to ski, enjoy local food, attend local events (weddings, races, concerts) or just get away! Winter offers all outdoor sports and holiday events. Summer brings the Valley Festival of the Arts in August, various road races and many other cultural events from concerts to beer tastings. Fall color here is amazing and the area here is a destination for leaf peepers.
*6 total bedrooms - 4 in main house with 2.5 baths and 2 in the garage/barn with full bath. Many comfortable seating areas, great views, gas fireplace, radiant floor heating, and fully-equipped granite and slate kitchen redone in 2017.
*Wooden barrel sauna (electric heat/rocks).
*Hot & cold outdoor shower.
*New carpets and mattresses 2023
*Nice china/dishes and glassware for large groups as well as linens. 2 tables can be set up as a square or as a long harvest style table for larger groups. 10 folding wooden chairs in mudroom to use for larger groups.
*4 Bedrooms can be configured to suit your group. King MBR with tumbled marble double shower. The master bedroom overlooks the Mad River Valley. The other two bedrooms in the main house can be set up as a king or as twins to suit your preference; they share a wood and tile bathroom with deep tub and shower. One room has a reading loft accessible by ladder; the other a small writing desk.
*Sunroom area with gas fireplace and comfortable couches is connected to the library with cozy chairs and ottomans, a cabinet desk, and TV area with 2 couches and large flat screen TV with cable and DVD/VCR player. Loaded with books, games, puzzles, DVDs.
*Relax on the patio overlooking the pond or on the sunny wrap-around porch and patio overlooking the property and the next mountain ridge. Covered porch has comfortable couches, live-edge wood tables, bistro table and chairs, large gas grill and live edged bar height table with 5 adjustable bar stools.
*Separate garage is a few steps from main house. It has 2 living/sleeping areas. On the main floor, there is a queen sleeper sofa (with air mattress topper), several comfortable reading chairs and a flat screen TV and kitchenette with sink, microwave, under counter refrigerator and coffeepot. There is a large full bath on this floor with shower and pedestal sink. Upstairs there are 4 bunks as well as a queen sleeper sofa, large flat screen TV/game area, huge bean bag chair and desk.
*Enjoy the wrap-around porch with raised propane firepit/table, patio, pergola, and large lawn areas. Incredible grounds, with huge pond (~1 acre) for kayaking and swimming and 32 acres of trails and streams to explore. Endless options for kids.
*Watch for turtles, crayfish, trout, frogs and salamanders in the pond. Birds of all kinds visit and/or nest here -- Great blue herons, Kingfishers, Osprey, owls, hawks, swallows, bluebirds, hummingbirds, ducks, etc. Spot tracks In the winter -- deer, bobcat, fox, fisher, porcupine, squirrel, birds -- and keep an eye out for the resident mink diving for crayfish in the pond!
Multiple desks and work areas and high speed internet make work from home - even for a group - workable!
*3+ hours from Boston, 5 from NYC. Pets with approval.
*Baby equipped upon request (porta crib, high chair).
*Winter: Store your skis/equipment in garage; use the wall-mounted boot heaters/driers. XC ski and snowshoe on the property.
*Summer: Swim and kayak on our pond and enjoy sports on the large field. 5 kayaks are available to use on the pond. Relax in 2 large hammocks. Plenty of outdoor seating at a variety of picnic tables and comfortable chairs. Pick your own blueberries (end Jul and Aug) steps out the front door as well as blackberries and wild raspberries. In the fall, trees are loaded with apples and pears. Clip herbs for cooking or flavoring drinks. Build a fire in one of two wood firepits. Relax under the stars!
*Games: Outdoor summer games include horseshoe pits, bocce, croquet, badminton, wiffle ball, etc. Board games: Monopoly, Trivial Pursuit, Cranium, Clever Endeavor, Clue, Pictionary, Chess/checkers, Dao, Scrabble, Risk, Headbands, UNO, Huggermugger, card games, assorted puzzles from 35-1000 pieces.
*Guest guides: Full guest guides available at the house with local activities including spas, restaurants, museums, ski, golf etc. Information for surrounding communities and Burlington and Montpelier including museums and other attractions available. Local maps are inside the house and hiking guides and maps are available to borrow.
*Gift basket including local Vermont products awaits all guests--pancake mix, syrup, and more.
*Holiday items: home is lighted for winter holidays; Christmas tree stand, candlesticks, table linens etc suitable for Hannukah and Christmas. House lightly decorated for all holidays.
*Holiday Extras: Enjoy a wonderful Christmas or winter break in Vermont. Relax in front of the fire. Outdoor sports galore are available within minutes from sledding, ice skating and cross country skiing and snowshoeing at the house to downhill skiing at Sugarbush and Mad River Glen which are just minutes away. There are tons of things to do in the area from fine dining at local restaurants, shopping and once in a lifetime things like sleigh rides to make your vacation special.
*Well behaved pets are welcome for an additional fee of $150/rental.
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Private 6BR Mad River Valley Post & Beam - Sauna, Pond, 32 Acres near Sugarbush is located in Moretown. Private 6BR Mad River Valley Post & Beam - Sauna, Pond, 32 Acres near Sugarbush provides accommodation, featuring Parking, Pet Friendly, Wellness Facilities, among other amenities. This House features Parking, Pet Friendly, Wellness Facilities, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Private 6BR Mad River Valley Post & Beam - Sauna, Pond, 32 Acres near Sugarbush has 5 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 14 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Moretown has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Moretown, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.