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This property allows you to book online with a credit card. After submitting a reservation request, the owner or manager has 24 hours to accept, at which time your card will be charged and you will receive an email confirmation




Overview of Okemo Vacation Rentals

Winter is just the start of the fun in Okemo, Vermont

Okemo is located in the south central part of Vermont and is reputed to be one of the best ski resort areas in the region. The powdery white slopes attract visitors and skiing enthusiasts from all over during the winter months. Yet as the snows melt in spring the mountain peaks do not lose their beauty; instead they are transformed into a summer adventure playground with activities that the whole family can enjoy. The colorful foliage in the fall season also adds to the romance of the area. A quiet stroll in the woods on a carpet of red and gold makes you feel like you've escaped into a dream world for a while.

Okemo, VT is a great Family Fun Destination

Okemo is a very family oriented ski resort area, and for this reason many families choose to stay in Okemo vacation rentals rather than hotels. This set up means you can enjoy meals on your own timetable, have enough space for the family to relax, enjoy some time together in front of the fireplace on your Vermont vacation, chatting about the day's exciting ski and snowboarding activities. Bed linen, towels, laundry facilities and a fully equipped kitchen are typically a part of vacation rentals and makes family lodging easy and convenient.

There are five main peaks near Okemo lodging, and ski runs cater to both beginner and advanced skiers. This means that you can enjoy some great time together as a family even if your kids are still quite small. The ski school is open to children from the age of four to fourteen years and offers both skiing and snowboarding programs. Introductory adult and women specific ski programs are also available. The Penguin Playground and day care center is for children aged six months to six years. The kids can enjoy hours of fun and entertainment while mom and dad explore the ski slopes. It is extremely popular with visitors, so be sure to book your space well in advance. The center is also open on Saturday evenings so that parents can enjoy a night out to themselves for a change.

All kinds of snow fun available at Okemo

The downhill runs cover an area of 632 acres. There are an impressive 119 ski routes in varying grades and 19 ski lifts providing easy access to the slopes. Guests staying at Okemo condos can explore different ski areas each day, or can return to their favorites time and again. The slopes are well maintained, and in season there are loads of additional activities to enjoy in Okemo. The Spring House is open well into the evening, and their hot tubs, pools, saunas and massage facilities are perfect for helping weary muscles recover after a long day out on the snow. Cross country skiers are not to be left out, as there are miles of awesome trails linking the various ski areas that can be explored. Snow shoeing can also be enjoyed in the valleys. Those wanting a thrilling snow ride can join a snowmobile excursion. Options from one hour to longer day excursions can be easily arranged.

Getting to Okemo

The closest airport is Rutland, VT which is a quick 30 minute drive from Okemo lodging. Burlington, VT and Albany, NY are 2 hours away and Boston, MA is a mere 3 hours drive. In season there are regular daily domestic flights from Boston's Logan Airport to Rutland, although many visitors from the New England area traveling with families choose to drive up to Okemo. From NYC you can take Amtrak's Ethan Allen Express to Rutland and arrange a transfer or car rental from there. There is also a regular bus shuttle service operated from New York City.

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