Vacation Rentals by Owner

One Month at Bolton Valley

Guest: Bob & Maureen
Date of Stay: 02/17/12 Review Submitted: 04/07/12

"Lynne and Glenn, A month at BV! This is a repeat visit and again we had a wonderful stay. The condo fill all our needs. Family visited from NJ and Ohio. Skiing was great-over four feet of snow arrived during our stay. WOW. Lots to see in the area-great restaurants & Church St was nice. Thanks for providing a warm & comfortable "home away" from our home"

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Pure perfection!

Guest: Emily (East Hampton, CT)
Date of Stay: 02/10/12 Review Submitted: 02/18/12

Our party of 4 adults and 2 children coudn't have been happier with this townhouse and Bolton Valley. It's always nerve wracking to rent a place that you are not familiar with, but let me assure you that this place is well worth it. We had more than enough room with the king bedroom on the top floor, and the queen bedroom and bunk room on the first floor. Every amenity you could ask for (and then some) was provided: TV's in every room (with a full complement of kids channels), full bath for every bedroom, views to die for from every window, plenty of bath towels and kitchen appliances. The condo was perfect, and just as described on the website. It was very clean and everything seemed new (I personally loved the washer/dryer, it's a million times better than mine!) and perfectly maintained. We were not expecting to have soap and shampoo in all the showers, soap by all the sinks, dish detergent, laundry detergent, toilet paper, garbage bags, etc. As Glenn told me, all we needed to bring was food and coffee to get through the week and he was right! There was a ton of adult/kid board games in the closet, DVD's, and the boot/glove dryer was the best investment of the condo as far as I was concerned. It worked like a charm to have bone dry boots and gloves to ski with in the morning. We had a lot of questions before we went, and Glenn was super fast about getting back to us. During our stay, I emailed him a few times with questions, and he got back to me immediately with each question. As for skiing at Bolton Valley, the condo is just a few steps away to a trail that you can get right on to ski to the lift. It was soooo nice not to have to drive to a ski lodge every day, just ski out the back door then back again for a relaxing lunch, then back out again for the afternoon. I highly recommend this property. We are hoping to return again next year for another week! Wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you to Glenn and Lynne for maintaining such a beautiful home and so professionally taking care of their guests.

Owner response:Thanks for the kind words..

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Perfect in Every Way!

Guest: Suzy Chapstick (MA)
Date of Stay: 01/24/12 Review Submitted: 01/27/12

We came to VT for a little mid-week ski vacation getaway with our two teenage daughters. We arrived after dark, and didn't get the full perspective of the tremendous view outside the front of the unit until the next morning~what a breathtaking sight to awaken to! Words cannot express how clean and well put together this unit is. It's so incredibly spacious and comfortable and took no time at all for us to settle in and feel at home (without all the chores that go along with it!). The girls felt like princesses; each taking their own large bedroom on the first floor, and we settled into the lovely master bedroom on the top floor. All the rooms are tastefully decorated and furnished with all the comforts of home, and then some! The warmth and comfort of the decor is felt immediately when entering the unit, and quickly puts you in a relaxed mood from the start. The kitchen is bright, grande and lively, chock full of all the needed accessories to whip up a wonderful apres ski feast. I love how this unit is three stories, providing adequate space for all of us well beyond what we needed. This condo could easily accommodate 10, and while there, we even thought how fun it would be to share our vacation experience at Bear Run with friends next time, as this unit is not short on space! Vacationing with three girls when you're the only guy is not an easy task, and I usually have empathy for my poor fiance, but not this time! This condo made it truly easy for us all, with three spacious bathrooms, and none of us had to compete for the shower! The Timberline chair which enables Bear Run ski-in/ski-out accessibility was closed while visiting, as Mother Nature hasn't been cooperating this winter, but you can't beat the short jaunt by car to the main lift of Bolton Valley, two minutes up the road, and despite the lack of snow this year, the skiing was fun and lift attendants were very personable and friendly. Best of all...absolutely no lift lines! I would highly recommend this unit to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway in the mountains of VT, whether you're an avid skier like us, or interested in seeing all the many area attractions VT has to offer; all in close proximity to Bear Run. The Fall season must be a breathtaking explosion of color right outside your window, with thousands of miles to explore for hiking~we need to return!! ;) Many thanks to Lynne and Glenn for their outstanding job in providing us with such an amazing home away from home!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Cozy and a real treat

Guest: Mieko O. (Vergennes, Vermont)
Date of Stay: 01/20/12 Review Submitted: 01/23/12

Glenn and Lynne have a clean, comfortable, and elegant home. Our guests were pleased with condo and all of its amenities. We hosted a reunion of a professional group of environmental leaders and their spouses. This was a great place to cook meals together, entertain, and rest. Glenn was kind enough to provide us with discount coupons to Bolton Valley and though the Timberline area was not open, our guests enjoyed snowshoeing up and skiing down the fresh snow on the trails. We are really pleased with our stay at Bear Run Condo.

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13 Bear Run, Bolton Valley, VT

Guest: Kellie B.
Date of Stay: 01/13/12 Review Submitted: 01/17/12

Such a lovely and well equipped condo! We were pleased to find 3 floors of living space with multiple bed options, all made up for our arrival. This unit is clean, comfy and renovated nicely. It was a super weekend, and our kids asked if we could move in full time!

Owner response:We hope all who stay have as great a time as we do. Thanks, Glenn and Lynne

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Bear Run Jan 3-6, 2012

Guest: Rockville, RI
Date of Stay: 01/06/12 Review Submitted: 01/07/12

Glenn and Lynne, "We can't thank you enough for opening up your absolutely lovely home to us. Our time has been fabulous, (and we weren't even able to ski) You've made such a cozy sanctuary in the mountains. We fell in love with the area-so much to see and do. We will definitely be making a return trip soon! Thank you again for your generosity and hospitality, Yours Truly" (Guests)

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Wonderful vacation!

Guest: Allison A.
Date of Stay: 12/26/11 Review Submitted: 01/04/12

We had a wonderful time in Bolton. The townhouse was beautiful and perfect for our us and our 3 kids. We had great skiing since it snowed a total of 20 inches in 7 days we were there! I would highly recommend this rental. I think it would be nice in the summer too!

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A great weekend in Bolton Valley

Guest: RI Guest
Date of Stay: 10/02/11 Review Submitted: 10/25/11

Glenn - We had a great weekend in Bolton Valley. Your home was great.

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Graduation Weekend

Guest: Stacey (Remsen, NY)
Date of Stay: 05/20/11 Review Submitted: 05/24/11

Our family stayed at the condo for graduation weekend at UVM. Everything at the condo was in perfect order and it was a wonderful place to relax outside of the city in-between events in Burlington. The kitchen was fully stocked, which made it easy to serve our family group.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

It Doesn't Get Any Better

Guest: Bob (Sparta, NJ)
Date of Stay: 03/09/11 Review Submitted: 10/24/11

Our family (children and grandchildren) rented this ski in-ski out condo on the mountain at Bolton Valley Ski Area for a week in March 2011. The condo was perfect. It provided all we needed in terms of amenities, comfort, convenience and privacy. The three levels allowed for group activities on the second levels and bedrooms on the first for the kids and grand kids and on the third level for Gramm and Pop Pop. The computer setup outside the third floor bedroom was well used. We liked it so much will be back for a month in 2012. In addition to the outstanding condo, we think that the Bolton Valley Ski Area is great for many reasons including the following: - skiing: well groomed trails and glades for all ability levels - people: residents, visitors and employees are friendly, courteous, non pretentious and helpful - access: convenient from either from Burlington Airport a half hour or so away or from I89/Route 2 which brings you to the BV access road - weather: average six degree drop up the access road from Route 2 to base lodge due to 1500 foot elevation rise; seems to snow daily due to orographic lift, lake effect and ocean effect snow; perfect combination for lots of snow which was shoulder deep in March - value: reasonable prices compared to other New England ski areas and a much less than a comparable vacation in the Rockies -family orientation -non (downhill) skiing activities: snow shoeing, x country skiing, rec center with pool and restaurants at BV and nearby attractions like Ben & Jerry’s, Green Mountain Coffee, Vermont Teddy Bear, Trapp Family Lodge, Cabot Cheese, Stowe and the city of Burlington and all it offers all within a half hour or so from the mountain

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

Lovely unit

Guest: Magdalene M. (Brookline)
Date of Stay: 02/10/11 Review Submitted: 02/22/11

This is a lovely unit from which you can see Bolton Valley skiiers go by. There are 3 floors and it is very well set up for 2 families to share, with room for the kids and one set of parents in the ground floor bedrooms and the other adults on the third floor. The ski are per se is nice for families. Stowe and Smuggs are significantly farther away. The furnishings are quite nice and the kitchen is well appointed.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children.

Great weekend getaway

Guest: Darius (Connecticut)
Date of Stay: 01/14/11 Review Submitted: 02/09/11

Thank you so much for sharing your home with us. We had a wonderful time. Your home was clean and had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. Wonderfully furnished and a stone's throw from the lift. The mountain is spectacular and extremely family friendly. We will definitely be staying at your place again in the future. Thanks again

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Bear Run Townhome New Year's ski vacation

Guest: New Years 2010 (MA)
Date of Stay: 12/27/10 Review Submitted: 01/05/11

We spent our 2010 New Year's family vacation skiing at Bolton Valley and had a great time. The skiing condition were good and we have never experienced any lines. Our accomodations at Bear Run were perfect for the nine of us. The kids loved their own area in the bunk room with t.v. and separate bathroom. The adults enjoyed their own very private bedrooms and very comfortable living area. We cooked most nights and found the kitchen to have all the supplies we are used to at home. The beds were very comfortable after a long day of skiing which seldom happens in a rental property. We will certainly be renting the townhome in the future.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Bear Run Condo

Guest: Kirk (Burlington)
Date of Stay: 10/15/10 Review Submitted: 10/18/10

The condo was very warm and cozy. We enjoyed our stay and wanted for nothing. We had everything we needed. It was so beautiful with the snow. We are talking about renting it again in fall or winter of next year.

Owner response:Thank you

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Very spacious, modern and well equipped

Guest: Mike (Montpelier, VT)
Date of Stay: 06/20/10 Review Submitted: 06/26/10

We were a mixed group of kids and adults totaling nine and we fit comfortably across the three levels. Plenty of seating at the dinner table and breakfast bar for meals as well as in the living room with a large new flat screen TV. The views are great, the neighbors were quiet and we were fairly centrally located to our day trip destinations of Burlington and Stowe. We would definitely go back.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

Perfect choice for us

Guest: Liza and Mark (Bedford, NH)
Date of Stay: 05/21/10 Review Submitted: 06/01/10

We rented this condo for the weekend while attending graduation ceremonies at UVM. The accomodations were perfect for our larger crowd and we found the space to be both warm and comfortable. The property was very clean and the kitchen amenities were top drawer. The owners were very easy to work with and were responsive to our needs. We would definately reccomend this condo for both winter and summer use.

Owner response:Thank you

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Guest: Loves Vermont
Date of Stay: 01/07/10 Review Submitted: 01/06/10

Lovely Accomodations Review Submitted: January 7, 2010 Date of Stay: December 2009 We stayed in Bear Run Condo at the start of ski season. The condo was lovely and very thoughtfully appointed. The rooms were spacious, nicely decorated, and the owners had stocked every possible convenience. Plus, the location was perfect. We love Bolton Valley - it's a great mountain for families - and Bear Run Condo was convenient to the slopes yet still provided a sense of privacy and tranquility. We can't wait to return. Recommended for: Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway

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Lovely Accomodations

Guest: Loves Vermont (Philadelphia)
Date of Stay: 12/12/09 Review Submitted: 01/07/10

We stayed in Bear Run Condo at the start of ski season. The condo was lovely and very thoughtfully appointed. The rooms were spacious, nicely decorated, and the owners had stocked every possible convenience. Plus, the location was perfect. We love Bolton Valley - it's a great mountain for families - and Bear Run Condo was convenient to the slopes yet still provided a sense of privacy and tranquility. We can't wait to return.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

A hidden Gem

Guest: Matt O'Keefe
Date of Stay: 11/24/09 Review Submitted: 12/18/09

My family and I have been staying in other areas of Vermont on a regular basis and wanted a change. Our goal, an area that was close to hiking, biking, yet easily accessible to downtown areas of Stowe and Burlington. Most importantly an updated living arrangement that is spotless, my mother's words exactly. Boy did we find it! Glenn and Lynne Browning did a wonderful job with the their unit from Flat Screen televisions, brand new appliances and cooking utensils, in addition to a picturesque setting. Upon arrival the entire family was ecstatic with the condition of the property that we called home for a couple of nights. Clean as a whistle! The hiking was great, lots of trails and everyone at the base lodge (even though it was summer) was extremely helpful in helping us navigate. I highly recommend this little gem! Recommended for: Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway

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Guest: Matt O'keefe
Date of Stay: 11/16/09 Review Submitted: 11/15/09

A hidden Gem. Review Submitted: November 16, 2009 Date of Stay: November 2009 My family and I have been staying in other areas of Vermont on a regular basis and wanted a change. Our goal, an area that was close to hiking, biking, yet easily accessible to downtown areas of Stowe and Burlington. Most importantly an updated living arrangement that is spotless, my mother's words exactly. Boy did we find it! Glenn and Lynne Browning did a wonderful job with the their unit from Flat Screen televisions, brand new appliances and cooking utensils, in addition to a picturesque setting. Upon arrival the entire family was ecstatic with the condition of the property that we called home for a couple of nights. Clean as a whistle! The hiking was great, lots of trails and everyone at the base lodge (even though it was summer) was extremely helpful in helping us navigate. I highly recommend this little gem! Recommended for: Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway

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A hidden Gem.

Guest: Matt O'keefe (Ipswich, MA)
Date of Stay: 11/13/09 Review Submitted: 11/16/09

My family and I have been staying in other areas of Vermont on a regular basis and wanted a change. Our goal, an area that was close to hiking, biking, yet easily accessible to downtown areas of Stowe and Burlington. Most importantly an updated living arrangement that is spotless, my mother's words exactly. Boy did we find it! Glenn and Lynne Browning did a wonderful job with the their unit from Flat Screen televisions, brand new appliances and cooking utensils, in addition to a picturesque setting. Upon arrival the entire family was ecstatic with the condition of the property that we called home for a couple of nights. Clean as a whistle! The hiking was great, lots of trails and everyone at the base lodge (even though it was summer) was extremely helpful in helping us navigate. I highly recommend this little gem!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Wylie123
Date of Stay: 10/14/09 Review Submitted: 10/13/09

Rating5 out of 5 We loved your townhome! Review Submitted: October 14, 2009 Date of Stay: October 2009 We really enjoyed our stay at the Bear Run Townhome. The owners have done a wonderful job updating this townhome and have paid close attention to details. The layout was great, it was beautifully furnished, very clean and tidy, excellent amenities, and the owners were very nice to work with. Our kids enjoyed the big screen tv and surround sound at night to watch their movies. The kitchen was set up perfectly and had everything we could have asked for in a rental unit. Cooking while being able to keep an eye on the kids in the living room area was a bonus. The location is great whether you are skiing, hiking, biking, or traveling to other locations in VT. We would definitely recommend this townhome to anyone visiting Bolton Valley or nearby areas! Recommended for: Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway

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We loved your townhome

Guest: William and Elizabeth Brown
Date of Stay: 10/09/09 Review Submitted: 12/18/09

We really enjoyed our stay at the Bear Run Townhome. The owners have done a wonderful job updating this townhome and have paid close attention to details. The layout was great, it was beautifully furnished, very clean and tidy, excellent amenities, and the owners were very nice to work with. Our kids enjoyed the big screen tv and surround sound at night to watch their movies. The kitchen was set up perfectly and had everything we could have asked for in a rental unit. Cooking while being able to keep an eye on the kids in the living room area was a bonus. The location is great whether you are skiing, hiking, biking, or traveling to other locations in VT. We would definitely recommend this townhome to anyone visiting Bolton Valley or nearby areas! Recommended for: Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway

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We loved your townhome!

Guest: Wylie123 (Avon, CT)
Date of Stay: 10/09/09 Review Submitted: 10/14/09

We really enjoyed our stay at the Bear Run Townhome. The owners have done a wonderful job updating this townhome and have paid close attention to details. The layout was great, it was beautifully furnished, very clean and tidy, excellent amenities, and the owners were very nice to work with. Our kids enjoyed the big screen tv and surround sound at night to watch their movies. The kitchen was set up perfectly and had everything we could have asked for in a rental unit. Cooking while being able to keep an eye on the kids in the living room area was a bonus. The location is great whether you are skiing, hiking, biking, or traveling to other locations in VT. We would definitely recommend this townhome to anyone visiting Bolton Valley or nearby areas!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.