Exterior - look at that snow! Driveway and ski room are to the left.
Location: Ludlow, Okemo, Vermont, USA (Walk 2 Main St., Mile 2 Okemo, 30 Mins 2 Killington Stratton) View Map
Accommodations: House, 5 Bedrooms + Loft, 3 Baths (Sleeps 10-12)
2-MINUTE DRIVE TO OKEMO MOUNTAIN (OR FREE SHUTTLE AT CORNER OF DEPOT AND PLEASANT STREET).
30-MINUTE DRIVE TO KILLINGTON, STRATTON, BROMLEY. 60-MINUTE DRIVE TO MOUNT SNOW.
Completely renovated in 2005, this is not your usual "rental house" - no mildewy old couches or Corelle dishes here! Instead, we offer a custom kitchen with Travertine countertops and Rutt cabinets, genuine wide-plank wood floors, a butler's pantry / laundry room, French doors, and comfortable furniture.
Very tastefully decorated, this is a welcoming home that will envelop you in peaceful relaxation from the moment you walk in. Whether you prefer to dine out (we're one block from Main Street restaurants and shops) or entertain, this house will accommodate your wishes.
Three brand-new bathrooms (2 with tubs, 1 with large neo-angle shower stall.) Our custom ski room is a dream: a place for everything, from wet boots and gloves (pop them onto our electric dryers, and they'll be warm and dry for tomorrow), to cubbies for the small stuff, and standing racks with drip trays for skis and snowboards, it's a marvel of organization - and a great way to keep the wet jackets out of the playroom, too!
Because the living room is designated a "no television zone," the kids can play Nintendo 64 or watch movies on the large TV in the family room while the adults enjoy a glass of wine and quiet conversation (or the latest bestseller) in the company of the warming gas fireplace (activated by a thermostat, no mess no fuss).
Did I mention the "bonus room"? The heated, carpeted third-floor loft has a double-bed mattress and box spring (no frame), a round window from which you can see the Mountain while lying in bed, and a COMPLETE SLOT CAR TRACK SET UP! More games, too. It's a great hideout for the kids.
Everyone who comes into our home marvels at its warm, welcoming atmosphere. We bet you will, too.
There are so many fun activities available in the Ludlow area: free sledding at the nearby recreation hill, and the Jackson Gore (Okemo) Base Area offers snow-tubing, ice skating, racquetball, heated outdoor/indoor pool and hot tub, exercise room, etc. (nominal fee). The Okemo ski school provides a wonderful caring atmosphere for the little ones and excellent instruction opportunities for the youngsters who are ready to learn to ski and board. Most of the area restaurants are child-friendly, also.
The Spa at The Castle Resort is not to be missed: it's a licensed Aveda facility (you love the products, you'll adore their aestheticians), and spa services entitle you to spend the day enjoying their heated outdoor pool and exercise rooms as well. Perfect for when your tired body shouts out "No, not another powder day! I need a massage!!"
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: XL - in butler's pantry on first floor, off kitchen
- Dryer: XL - in butler's pantry on first floor, off kitchen
- Linens Provided: Mostly Pottery Barn bedding, usually flannel sheets!
- Off Street Parking: Room for 4 - 5 cars
- Gas Fireplace: Easy on-off, no mess!
- Beds
- King Bed: In second-floor master bedroom with private bath
- Queen Bed: In second-floor bedroom with mountain views
- Double Bed: In first-floor bedroom, adjacent to full bathroom
- Twin/Single Bed: Small second-floor bedroom with window and large mountain view skylight
- Bunk Bed: Second-floor bedroom with double lower bunk and single bunk above (sleeps 3)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Large-screen TV in family room, main floor. Satellite TV.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Game Console: Nintendo 64
- Video Games: Oldies, but goodies!
- Private Hot Tub: Outdoors on private covered deck overlooking back yard
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio: Covered Trex deck, where the private hot tub lives.
- View/Location
- Mountain View: All streetside windows showcase beautiful Okemo Mountain.
- Communications
- Telephone: Free local only.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Wireless and one wired connection.
- Other Amenities
- FREE shuttle bus to Okemo Mountain on weekends and holidays. One block walk to Main Street shops and restaurants, mountain views, vapor-lock-entry ski room with electric boot dryers, completely renovated in 2005, wide-plank wood floors, custom kitchen, beautifully furnished, large closets, huge satellite TV in family room, separate living room, gas fireplace, large new outdoor hot tub, wireless internet, snow plowing included, off-street parking for 4 - 5 cars. NO SMOKING AND NO PETS, PLEASE.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly: Well-behaved children welcome!
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Antiquing
- Other Activities
- Jackson Gore at Okemo features ice skating, snow tubing, wagon rides, exercise facilities, racquetball, indoor/outdoor pool and hot tubs, spa services.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$649/night - POSSIBLE DISCOUNT FOR MORE THAN 6 NIGHTS' RENTAL.
Does not include cleaning fee, security or VT sales tax.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Gorgeous Okemo Ski Home, 1 Block to Main St, Hot Tub, Shuttle
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Ludlow
My husband started skiing at Okemo in his early teen years, and switched exclusively to snowboarding several years ago. And me? I enjoy skiing, but not as much as I enjoy curling up with a good book while a Sunday snowstorm rages outside and I debate whether we really "must" go home for work/school the next day . . .
Owner's Map of Ludlow
We are a family of four from eastern Long Island, and our sons each started skiing at age 3. Our eldest is now beginning his second year at Saint Michael's College in Vermont; last year he managed to squeeze in 52 days of snowboarding (while maintaining his Dean's List status, how could we complain?!), while our youngest at age 16 became an Okemo Snowboard Instructor.
Property Photos
- Exterior - look at that snow! Driveway and ski room are to the left. - Ludlow House with Hot Tub and Mountain View
- Family Room with large TV, DVD, VCR and games - Ludlow House with Hot Tub and Mountain View
- Living Room w/ gas fireplace, comfortable recliners (bad photo, room is sunny!) - Ludlow House with Hot Tub and Mountain View
- Kitchen
- Sitting area, off kitchen and dining area
- Large new hot tub with LOTS OF JETS!
- Dining Area; table has 2 pop-up leaves
- Views of Okemo Mountain from our windows!
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