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Waterfront, Swimming Hotspot, Private Down Town Location, Farmhouse

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View of river and beach from back yard.
Front of home.
Living area
Kitchen - windows look at back yard and have view of river.
Windows in kitchen have view of the river.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
$824
avg per night

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Waitsfield, VT
  • Place, Mad River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Eddy Covered Bridge
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Waitsfield Main Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

1st Floor Bedroom/Office

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3- Bunk Bed

2 Twin Bunk Beds

Exposed wood panel wall

1 King Bed

First Floor Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Floor Suite

1 King Bed

Sunroom- Connected to Wood Wall Room

2 Twin Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Shampoo

Bathroom 4

Toilet

First Floor Primary Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Second Floor Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
Price is $824 avg per night

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About the neighborhood

Waitsfield

Located in Waitsfield, this farm stay is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Big Eddy Covered Bridge and Skinner Barn are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Green Mountain Cultural Center and Green Mountain Girls Farm. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Mad River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Big Eddy Covered Bridge - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Waitsfield Main Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mad River Glass Gallery - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Big Picture Theater & Cafe - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Waterbury Station - 19 min drive
  • Montpelier, VT (MPV-Edward F. Knapp State) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lawson's Finest Liquids - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Castlerock Pub - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Hyde Away Inn & Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wünderbar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Madbush Falls - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Waterfront, Swimming Hotspot, Private Down Town Location, Farmhouse

Beautiful historic farmhouse in the heart of Waitsfield Village! Overlooking the Mad River with private access to the swimming hole. Amazing swimming and fishing is right out the back door! See the Mad River from kitchen, living room and other windows as well! Level back yard is great for children. Convenient downtown location, yet private setting. Sit on the wrap-around front porch with views of the covered bridge. Less than a block to the local Bridge Street shops and restaurants. One block away from the Mad Bus Stop (Bus that can drop you at Sugarbush in the winter) and library. 3 minute drive to grocery stores or even walk or bike there in the summer!

This historic home was built in 1848 and was renovated in 1992. It has wide pine flooring and historic trim and molding around many of the original windows and doors. This property abuts land with a beaver pond and many hiking trails for you to enjoy. The property also connects to the Wu Ledges Town Forest that connects for miles and miles of hiking and mountain biking trails. Enjoy kayaking or tubing? Put in up river and climb out on your own private access point.

We have tubs for floats to share. If the river is high, there are also local shops to rent kayaks for a calm river kayak. Explore blueberry lake, only a 10 minute drive for a beautiful day swim, float, kayak or hang out.

Winter-CX ski out the back door! 10 minutes to skiing Sugarbush or Mad River Glen, 40 minutes to Stowe. This is the perfect spot for one or two families to share for a winter ski getaway!

A few things to know...
- the basement, barn and other out buildings are not accessible to the rental.
- This is an old home, so there is lead paint- (that has been painted over).
- There are other rentals in the "barn" at the end of the driveway. The driveway is shared. At some point we may or may not be living in one of the rentals.

Owner is a VT licensed Real Estate Agent.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Amenities

Pool
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Must be supervised due to proximity to river.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
- Basement, barn and other out buildings aren't part of the rental. - No candles -Will speak with owner within a week of booking.
I will certify that my group will attest to the State of Vermont traveler guidelines upon booking.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Waterfront, Swimming Hotspot, Private Down Town Location, Farmhouse have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront, Swimming Hotspot, Private Down Town Location, Farmhouse?

As of Mar 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront, Swimming Hotspot, Private Down Town Location, Farmhouse on Nov 28, 2025 start from $824, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Waterfront, Swimming Hotspot, Private Down Town Location, Farmhouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront, Swimming Hotspot, Private Down Town Location, Farmhouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront, Swimming Hotspot, Private Down Town Location, Farmhouse?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront, Swimming Hotspot, Private Down Town Location, Farmhouse located?

Situated on the waterfront, this farm stay is steps from Mad River Valley, Mad River, and Big Eddy Covered Bridge. Waitsfield Main Street and Artisans' Gallery are just steps away.

Waterfront, Swimming Hotspot, Private Down Town Location, Farmhouse Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Property and Beautiful Home

What an amazing place to stay and enjoy the Mad River Valley! Rachel and her family made the stay perfect, adding special touches that made you feel right at home. The location is fabulous - walking distance to everything you need in Waitsfield and right on the river. Our kiddos loved running around on the property and playing with the cat and bunnies. We’d recommend staying here and hope to visit again someday!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic home and host!

It’s hard to capture all of the ways that Rachel and Luke made us feel at home. Check-in was not only seamless, but Rachel was kind enough to let us in early after a long all-night drive. All of the beds had crisp, clean linens… plenty of towels for both inside and outside, and a kitchen fully stocked with pots, pans, utensils, etc. Coffee pot, kettle, vacuum cleaners, TVs with Netflix and air conditioners, brand new washer/dryer were also available for use. The location of the house right on the Mad River made for great swimming, relaxing and listening to the river, and seats + fire pit for a fire and s’mores. If you have smaller kids, just be aware that the embankment along the river in front of the house is very steep (you need to pay attention). The covered bridge next to the house is beautiful and gives you quick access to stores in town. Everything you could possibly need is within a 5 mins drive (food, groceries, hardware, restaurants, cafes… you name it). Rachel also provided tubes for floating down the river, and some of the cutest bunnies in the barn to entertain our kids. Truly a special place to be! Thank you Rachel and Luke :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get away

The house was great!! Plenty of room inside for everyone to have their own space and also large rooms for everyone to gather together. The outdoors was great! The patio was shaded and comfortable to sit and read or grill and eat. The yard was great fun for a game of croquet, a small fire or to step into the river for a swim. The location was perfect for our many adventures to Burlington, Warren, Montpelier... Museums, river swimming, rock jumping and hiking. My only regret is that we did not have enough time to do all that I wanted to. It was wonderful meeting the hosts, great source of information on places and things to do. You will love it there, we all did!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021