Location: Waitsfield, Sugarbush, Mad River Glen, Vermont, USA (1 Hour from Burlington Airport, Minutes from Skiing & Hiking)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
Enjoy our Octagonal glass house nestled in the woods with views of the pond. It is on a quiet, country road yet only a mile from shopping and all that the Mad River Valley has to offer.
In summer, listen as the stream flows by the bedroom, enjoy a barbecue on the deck, or just sit and watch the heron feed on frogs in the pond. In winter the house is cozy - cuddle up on the couch with a good book or pop a movie into the DVD or VCR and let the Hearthstone gas fireplace warm you as you watch the snow fall. In autumn, you can enjoy the foliage without ever leaving the living room. Any time you can enjoy the Mad River Valley's central Vermont location and take pleasure in the many activities and attractions within an hour's drive.
The house is minutes from some of the best skiing in the east at Mad River Glen and Sugarbush in the beautiful Mad River Valley and has a snow-shoe trail right out the door which links to the Catamount Trail. Cross-country skiing on marked trails through beautiful forest is practically at your doorstep. Groomed cross-country skiing is nearby. In summer and fall the snowshoe trail can be used for hiking or mountain biking. For outstanding hiking, the house is only minutes from access to the Long Trail.
The Octagon House is designed to sleep four to six people in two bedrooms. The Master Bedroom has a queen-size bed and an en-suite full bathroom with shower/tub combination. The Second Bedroom has two twin beds that can be made up as a very comfortable king. The living room has a queen-size sofa bed. Both bedrooms have telephones. The second bathroom is also a full bathroom with shower/tub combination and is just outside the door of the bedroom. There is also a crib. For our guests' convenience, upon your arrival you will find fresh ground coffee, milk, orange juice, cereal, hot chocolate mix, and tea. We provide all linens. There is also free wireless DSL throughout the house.
The open kitchen, dining room, and living room areas are very welcoming and the entire house is carpeted except for the kitchen and bathrooms. The kitchen is fully-equipped with a large refrigerator, gas stove, microwave, and plenty of dishes and utensils. Downstairs there is a slate-floored ski storage area as well as a utility room with washer and dryer. The Octagon is a Non-Smoking house.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: Private
- Dryer: Private
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed: Opens up to a queen-size bed.
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone: Free local calls.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Free
- Other Amenities
- Free WI-FI, Phones
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly: Crib available
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Snowshoeing
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Winter & Fall Rates: $200/night midweek (2-night minimum), $550 2-night
non-holiday weekend, $750 3-night non-holiday weekend, $1400 non-holiday week
Holidays: $300/night (3-night minimum). No weekly rate. Christmas/New Years,
Martin Luther King Weekend, Presidents' Week, Columbus Day Weekend
Summer Rates: $175/night midweek (2-night minimum), $400 2-night weekend,
$1000/week.
Possible Discounts for Early & Late Season Rentals
Vermont State Tax of 9% will be added to all bills.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Since 1979 Joan & Thom Gorman have been the owners, innkeepers, chef, baker, and staff of Millbrook Inn & Restaurant. in 1998 we added The Octagon House to our property as a vacation rental. Our college textbook publishing backgrounds nurtured a love of travel in both of us and for years we have used the off-seasons to indulge that love. Our vast travel experiences, as well as Thom's years in the Peace Corps, have enabled us to bring some of the world back to The Octagon House and Millbrook both in our food and our ambiance.
Why the Owner Chose Waitsfield
The beautiful Mad River Valley boasts outstanding winter sports -- downhill skiing at Mad River Glen and Sugarbush, cross-country trails both groomed and back country, and snowshoeing right from The Octagon House. The summer is gorgeous as well with kayaking and canoeing opportunities and hiking right out the back door in the Green Mountains.
The Unique Benefits of this House
The Octagon House is set in the woods with a brook running right by one of the bedroom windows. In summer you can sit on the deck and watch the resident heron hunt frogs in the pond. The unique round house is cozy and comfortable and a bit like sleeping in a glass tent. With all the comforts of home -- a fully furnished kitchen, washer/dryer, TV, free wifi, DVD player, hiking or snowshoeing right from the door, The Octagon House is a unique rental property.
Property Photos
- Summer View of Octagon House - Waitsfield, VT - Vermont Vacation Rental - Octagon House Near Sugarbush & Mad River Glen!
- Living Room with Hearthstone Gas Fireplace - Waitsfield, VT - Vermont Vacation Rental - Octagon House Near Sugarbush & Mad River Glen!
- Dining/Kitchen Area with Deck Outside - Waitsfield, VT - Vermont Vacation Rental - Octagon House Near Sugarbush & Mad River Glen!
- Bedroom with Queen-Size Bed Opens to Deck
- Bedroom with Either Two Twin Beds or One King Bed
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