Chalet

Amazing View w/ Deck, Pond, Sledding Hill - 137+ acres - Great for Families

The living room and dining area has great light.

Our house faces south - Looking at the dining area from the kitchen.

Living room with 2 couches - looking from the wood stove.

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Wilmington, VT

Lake Raponda
‪12 min drive‬
Molly Stark State Park
‪15 min drive‬
Mount Snow
‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Amazing View w/ Deck, Pond, Sledding Hill - 137+ acres - Great for Families

This light, bright and spacious house gives you a feeling of being on top of the world. The decor is simple but hopefully aesthetically pleasing. The 137+ hikeable acres are a wonder in all seasons. This is a true getaway. In the past few years, we have made our best efforts to be ecologically positive. The solar panels give back to the power utility about 95% of the usage, and hot water is heated via electricity instead of propane. There is a generator in case of a big storm outage. Parking is abundant. Each main room has its own heating/air conditioning split. There is a living room wood stove (and wood provided) for extra warmth in the winter.
You can find lots to do in the area, or just stay and enjoy the view. Mount Snow is 19 minutes away, traffic dependent. In the winter there's a great sledding hill and--if it's good and cold--a pond to slide on. Lake Whitingham, with multiple aquatic choices, is 15 minutes away. In summer, the pond is swimmable, and fun for frog-catching and using the blow-up raft.
If you like to cook, the kitchen is completely equipped. The house is set up so that there are private areas and public areas. You can have alone time, or congregate. There are 3 bathrooms, one on each floor. The game room has a ping pong table. It's the kind of house where you'll have a wonderful vacation whether you ski or you just kick back and enjoy the beauty of the place. New router for the wi-fi with speeds of 25-30/10-15 mbps.
Each bedroom is private. There's one with a king-size bed, and 2 bedrooms have queens. The children's room has two twin beds, toys, and books. We welcome you to peruse the books, and use the games and toys, if you have children.
There's a queen futon in the game room, which is on a separate floor and has its own bathroom, TV and electric piano.
We've owned and loved this house since the sixties, and we hope you will find this house an idyllic place to rest and enjoy.

Keywords: Vacation House, Relax, Peaceful, View, Pond, Sledding, Swimming, Wifi, Eco, Skiing

Property manager

Lyn Bertles

Languages

English, French

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Lots of toys and books for kids.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

1. Guest must agree to, fill out and return our Rental Rules Agreement after we accept our booking request.

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You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Brattleboro

Located in Brattleboro, this chalet is in the city centre and on a river. Molly Stark State Park and Hogback Mountain Conservation Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Buzzy Park and Southern Vermont Natural History Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Wilmington, VT

What's nearby

Lake Raponda - 12 min drive - 7.2 km
South Main Street - 14 min drive - 8.9 km
Molly Stark State Park - 15 min drive - 7.2 km
The Hermitage Golf Club - 20 min drive - 13.5 km
Mount Snow - 31 min drive - 27.4 km

Getting around

Brattleboro Station - 35 min drive
Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

‪Creemee Stand - ‬15 min drive
‪Coffee House - ‬8 min drive
‪The Village Roost - ‬11 min drive
‪Wahoo's Eatery - ‬9 min drive
‪Dot's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing View w/ Deck, Pond, Sledding Hill - 137+ acres - Great for Families pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Amazing View w/ Deck, Pond, Sledding Hill - 137+ acres - Great for Families?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing View w/ Deck, Pond, Sledding Hill - 137+ acres - Great for Families?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Amazing View w/ Deck, Pond, Sledding Hill - 137+ acres - Great for Families located?

This family-friendly Brattleboro chalet is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Molly Stark State Park, Hogback Mountain Conservation Area and Jacksonville Pond. Honora Winery is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

9.8

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jackie P., New Jersey

21 Feb 2023

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

Awesome stay!

Great view and perfect fit for our two families skiing at Mt. Snow. Easy 20-minute drive to the mountain. The kids really enjoyed sledding down the big hill in front of the house. Grocery store was super close. Thank you for a wonderful time!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pawel W., New Britain, CT

13 Feb 2023

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

awesome property

Perfect for families or friends with children.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S., Andover, MA

19 Jul 2022

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

Idyllic setting perfect for a couple families with kids looking to get away from it all.

We really enjoyed our stay here, especially watching the birds in the field of wildflowers. We enjoyed watching the swallows tend to their fledglings, yellow finches and a blue indigo bunting. Grilling outside was perfect, and everyone in our party of 9 had ample room. The ping pong table was a perfect respite from our kids' incessant electronics usage!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

jennifer p.

24 Feb 2022

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

Wonderful, cozy, scenic property!

My two adult daughters and I had the most wonderful winter long weekend stay here. The house was inviting and cozy, the views were stunning, and the host and caretaker were incredibly responsive and welcoming. We hope to be back to experience summer at this house!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bridget M.

16 Jan 2022

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

Friends reunion ski trip

We had an excellent stay and the house comfortably accommodated a large group of childhood friends who came together from all over to ski and hang out for the weekend. The place was perfect for non skiers to stay home and relax and offered a great space for us all to come together to make dinner and hang out after a freezing day on the slopes. Host gave great instructions and the house was cleanly and exactly as pictured

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

David W.

1 Jan 2022

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

Comfortable, spacious very well appointed rural stay

Excellent communication and abundant information about well organized systems in the house. Great space for adults and children, thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Izabela R., New Britain,CT

7 Oct 2021

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

wonderful as always

Thank you yet again for letting us stay in your house. The view this time of year if absolutely amazing. New memories made. Definitely worth recommending.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Miranda P.

7 Jul 2021

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

Perfect Peace

This is a special place, beautifully and lovingly maintained. Aside from all obvious superlatives, the subtly decentered screens made it easier for my 11 and 15 year old sons to become interested in the sturdy ping pong table in a room looking into nature, jigsaw puzzles, delightful back issues of the New Yorker and intriguing books on the shelves, such that we had a wonderful gadget-screen free five days even though it poured rain for much of our stay. I loved swimming in the pond in 55 degree rainy weather so I can imagine how amazing it must be when it's warm! If you meditate, the boat house is beyond. The hosts left clear, useful instructions and were great communicators. Knowing I was supporting the maintenance of a sustainably run house made the splurge feel better! The kitchen is great to cook in (if you're coming in via the Mass. route stop at the two farmstand stores you'll pass for local summer fruits and vegetables plus top-notch organic eggs in the purple carton as there's more produce than in the nearest Vermont stands) but we also ate out at Dots and Wahoo's in Wilmington -excellent!!! Brattleboro seemed hard hit by the pandemic, so if you have time to pop over there and have a meal or shop it might help the town's spirit. The Molly Stark state park loop is a lovely, manageable hike for most ages. A huge thank you to the hosts for our marvelous experience!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elena G.

6 Jan 2021

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

Great house! Thank you!

Very impressed!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Seth I.

1 Mar 2020

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

Nice place

This house could definitely use some updating, but it was a great for our group and we enjoyed out stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

lucy z., Pleasantville NY

19 Feb 2020

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

Great ski house

My teens loved the house. A couple didn’t ski and enjoyed spending the day exploring the property (spotted a fox), sledding, and playing games. The kitchen was nicely equipped. The beds were comfy and the wood stove made the house toasty at the end of the day.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Izabela R., New Britain,CT

7 Jan 2020

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

Awesome!

It was our 3rd stay in this house. Just like before we had a great time with our friends. Location is the key for us and The view is just spectacular!!! Definitely will be back!Thank you for letting us stay in your house again!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

James B., Mahopac, N.Y.

7 Aug 2019

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

Getaway to Vermont for a Long Weekend.

We decided to travel to Vermont for a long cool weekend in the Green Mountains but we brought the 90 degree weather from New York with us. Lyn's mountain retreat was all that she said it would be and more. The 100 acre property was more that we could explore. The hidden pond was a treat to behold along with the inflatable boat that brought such merriment to the whole family. the entire house was large enough for our group of 9 not to run into each other and the game room brought out the competitiveness of our family. The bedrooms were accommodating and the kitchen and living room were clean and well equipped. We managed to use the BBQ and enjoyed coffee on the deck as we watched the mist dissipate over the mountains. My son and grandson managed to catch some small trout in the local river in the town of Wilmington (bought fishing licences) and we shopped and had ice cream in town. We can imagine that the snow and ski season must be awe inspiring. All in all this weekend added to our many memories of family get togethers and we look forward to many more of these "Good Times". Thanks again to Lyn Bertles and VRBO to allow us to get together.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

28 Jul 2019

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

Fantastic house and property

This a beautiful setting in the hill sf southern Vermont. Large house with a fabulous view out into the Valley. Large bedrooms. And a glass front wall that looks out in the Valley, Deck right outside. Lyn, the owner, is very cool. She could not be more helpful and pleasant to deal with. The instructions sent beforehand are extensive, but much needed. Much appreciated. You lose cell service and on several occasions GPS. So her directions are key. There is a swimming pond hidden away with a little structure next to the pond. Really delighful.

8/10 Good

Mike L.

27 Jun 2019

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

Very Peaceful

great property to get friends and family together. Plenty of room, we had 10 total and it felt like you could have had more. authentic VT

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D., Milford, CT

21 Feb 2019

Family and Friends ski vacation

Lyn's house was perfect for a large group! The location was excellent-close to town and Mt Snow. We had a blast sledding on the hill and snowshoeing on the property. The house was completely stocked with everything you could have needed for a group of ten. I use VRBO often and i can say without a doubt this house was the best stocked for guests I've seen. The house itself has large rooms, is very clean, and is a perfect fit for adults and kids. I can't wait to come back in the summer.

8/10 Good

Wandelt N.

3 Jan 2019

Wonderful cozy home!

The house was perfect for our getaway. Close enough to town and skiing but secluded and private. Would definitely go back!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 Aug 2018

. Beautiful house in a lovely area of southern Vermont

Spacious and charming house with 5 bedrooms, sitting on top of a hill overlooking woods and hills. Lovely dishware and lots of cooking and baking equipment provided. A perfect place for four or five couples (or a family group) to gather and take advantage of the Marlboro Music Festival as well as hiking and exploring the Wilmington VT area.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Zachary H.

20 Jul 2018

Great stay!

Great stay at a fantastic location!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ryan A.

4 May 2018

Beautiful Get Away Retreat!!!! Highly Recommend

Nice secluded spot yet close enough to downtown Wilmington. Large yard, extra room in the basement next to the futon room. The perfect amount of rustic and modern style. Large deck for socializing while enjoying a view. My friends and I had a great time and would recommend this VT get away.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Izabela R., New Britain,CT

8 Jan 2018

Loved it.

Loved it. Great location, beautiful view, sleeding hill for the kids in winter time. Highly recommended. Thank you for having us!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Naila R.

1 Dec 2017

Beautiful and comfortable!

Very lovely property. The owner was very responsive and easy to deal with. Lots of room. Lots of light. We will return.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laurie H., Camden, Delaware

17 Oct 2015

Amazing Winter Escape!

We have enjoyed this house for the past 3 winter seasons. My family as well as our close friends (4 adults, 6 kids) cannot say enough about this property. With nice large bedrooms and amazing views it has it all! We sled down the large back hill, ice skate on the pond, hike through the woods and enjoy the peace and quiet of the many acres it includes. Our kids look forward to this vacation every year and this home couldn't be more perfect for a large group. The owners are so accommodating and go out of their way to make your stay wonderful. The kitchen is very well stocked and the fireplace makes it so warm and inviting. We do go skiing at Stratton which is about a 40 minute drive and snow tubing at Mount Snow which is only 20 minutes away. Simply put-this home a little peace of heaven in the mountains=)

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ken B.

17 Jan 2015

Christmas in Vermont

What a wonderful Christmas vacation we spent at this house! Having been to Vermont on numerous occasions but never in December (and a few days in January), we were a little apprehensive spending two weeks at this location. It turned out to one of our best vacations ever! The owner was great to work with, giving us not only Christmas week, but allowing us to spend New Year's Eve and a few days after. The home is spacious, well heated, and as promised...the hill behind the house (which was covered with snow) gave our 10 yr. old twin grandsons and their friend several days of exciting sledding and fort building. There is a caretaker to the property only a phone call away to answer questions. We were 7 people for the 2 weeks and an additional 3 people for 5 of the days and there was plenty of room. Just a great time in the city of Wilmington which we've come to love almost as much as our home in Texas!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

16 Jan 2014

Great Vacation Home!!

4 adults from Atlanta Georgia stayed here from Dec 25 to Jan 2nd. It is a wonderful relaxing house complete with the most beautiful view from the deck. The kitchen is well equipt and has all the necessary items and even extras such as spices. The bedrooms are spacious and the beds are so very comfortable. The house does have a wood stove but we didn't use it. The road leading to the house was plowed daily so driving wasn't a problem even for those of us that had never driven on snow. There is a shed with sleds for sledding down this marvelous hill behind the house. Also the path behind the house leads to a beautiful pond and breath taking views of the snow covered woods. The owner is a dear to work with and leaves detailed instructions. We had a wonderful week here and would highly recommend this rental.

About the host

Hosted by Lyn Bertles

We are a family of musicians and writers who like to walk in the woods. There's an electric piano; there are music stands, Ping Pong table, games (we are Scrabble fans) and plenty of privacy for quiet reading. This is the perfect house for those who like to stay at home while others are skiing, as the house is such a pleasure. There are 100 hikeable acres down "our valley". Food shopping and a big drugstore are seven minutes away, yet the privacy is perfection.

Why they chose this property

We first built this house in 1965, and enlarged and modernized it in '95. Our house is completely private - you can't see or hear any other houses (although there are houses perhaps 1/4 mile away). Even the view is just nature, just trees and mountains. We chose to come here because we love Vermont, and Wilmington is within reach of both Boston and New York, as it's just over the Mass. border. There's plenty to do here, but it's not all frantic traffic and street density as it is on Cape Cod or in the Hamptons.

What makes this property unique

There's something about standing on our deck and looking at the view that is totally relaxing. Then there's that walk to the pond, where one can swim or raft, and, in winter, the pleasure of watching children take sleds from our woodshed and slide down the hill. Wilmington has all sorts of sweet shops, and Brattleboro is 30 minutes away, a town of artists and craftspeople. Manchester and its outlet stores is an hour away. Of course, for skiers there's Mount Snow or Stratton--or you can just snow shoe in our woods or sled down the hill.