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Ellen’s Edge~ Game Room~Home Theater~Hot Tub~Home Gym

Family-friendly vacation home with a fitness center and a hot tub

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Ellen’s Edge Winter Wonderland
Large group dining space.-
1st Floor Living Space with leather seating, tv and fireplace.
Back deck with hot tub and lounge area overlooking the Vermont woods.-
Game area including basketball, air hockey, foosball and arcade.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 153300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Waitsfield, VT
  • Place, Sugarbush Ski Resort
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sunshine Double Ski Lift
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Green Mountain Express Ski Lift
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ellen’s Edge~ Game Room~Home Theater~Hot Tub~Home Gym

Escape to Ellen’s Edge, a modern mountain retreat in the Vermont woods, perfect for 15 guests. This 5-bedroom home is an adventurer's dream, featuring a game room, home gym, and hot tub. Located just 0.5 miles from Sugarbush Resort's slopes, it's the ultimate ski getaway for families and groups seeking style and comfort!

We believe in giving our guests complete privacy to enjoy their retreat. We will not be present during your stay but are always available via your booking platform if you have any questions or need assistance.

Ellen’s Edge is a private and conveniently located just minutes from Sugarbush’s Mt. Ellen Resort and Mad River Glen. Downtown Waitsfield is easily and quickly accessible from this home. Skiing, snow shoeing, hiking, biking, nature walks and mountain adventures are readily near this property. This area is directly on the trail network and only a short distance to popular swimming holes. Nearby are some of the Valley’s popular wedding venues and well known restaurants/breweries such as American Flatbread and Lawson’s Finest Liquids!

Guests will have complete and private access to the entire home, including all interior spaces, the backyard deck, and the hot tub.
* Private Entrance: Check-in is simple and secure with a self-check-in electronic keypad.
* Gear Storage: You will have access to the shed for convenient storage of your ski gear, bikes, or other equipment.

Welcome to your modern mountain retreat with stylish decor and bright, natural light, creating a relaxed atmosphere for up to 15 guests.
*Main Living Area:
The main floor features a spacious, open-plan living and dining area. Unwind in the comfortable living room in front of the warm fireplace, or share a meal at the large dining table.
*Bedrooms & Sleeping Arrangements:
- 5 private bedrooms provide comfort and privacy for the whole group.
- A Pack N Play and a feeding booster are available for our youngest visitors.
*Entertainment & Relaxation:
- The Adrenaline Zone: A private game room featuring basketball, air hockey, foosball, and a classic arcade table.
- Theater Area: Enjoy a movie night on the 75” TV.
- Outdoor Deck: Soak in the inviting hot tub or gather around the outdoor fire table under the stars.
- Home Gym: Keep up with your fitness routine in our personal home gym.

Parking: In the summer there is space for 5 cars and 4 cars are the max in the winter to allow for plowing. A car is generally necessary to get around the Mad River Valley and in the winter, a vehicle with all wheel drive is strongly recommended. Limited taxing services are available. In the winter Green Mountain Transit offers a free shuttle bus to transport you around the Mad River Valley. The house guidebook has local restaurants, shops, attractions and tips.

Guests will be provided linens, bathroom towels, hot tub towels, toilet paper and hand soap. Guests will need to bring their own personal toiletries along with any disposable kitchen products they may need (paper plates, Saran Wrap, etc.). Air conditioning is installed on the 2nd floor foyer and cools from the top down in addition to a whole home air exchange. Save “Ellen’s Edge” to your wish list and let me know what I can do to have you as a guest.

*Items We Provide:
- All bed linens, bathroom towels, and dedicated hot tub towels.
- Toilet paper and hand soap
- A Keurig Duo coffee maker (bring your favorite K-cups or ground coffee).
- In-home laundry with a washer and dryer.
- Hair dryers, an iron, and an ironing board.

*What to Bring:
- Guests should plan to bring their own personal toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, etc.).
- Please bring any disposable kitchen products you may need, such as paper plates, plastic wrap, or extra paper towels.

*Home Systems:
- The home is equipped with a whole-home air exchange system for fresh air circulation.
- Air conditioning is installed in the 2nd-floor foyer and cools the home from the top down.
- Heating system
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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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
Check in 4:00pm- 10:00pm ,Check out 10:00am, Quiet hours 10:00 pm- 7:00am
No events, smoking, e-cigarettes, vaping, commercial photography/filming
Age requirements for legal substances must be adhered to and no illegal substances are allowed on premises

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number MRT-11292492

About the neighborhood

Waitsfield

Located in Waitsfield, this vacation home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The Big Picture Theater & Cafe and Mad River Glass Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Big Eddy Covered Bridge and Green Mountain Cultural Center. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Waitsfield, VT

What's nearby

  • Sugarbush Ski Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Sunshine Double Ski Lift - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Green Mountain Express Ski Lift - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Invernesse Ski Lift - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Stowe Mountain Resort - 53 min drive - 64.8 km

Getting around

  • Waterbury Station - 27 min drive
  • Montpelier, VT (MPV-Edward F. Knapp State) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lawson's Finest Liquids - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hyde Away Inn & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Mad Taco - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Madbush Falls - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Three Mountain Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ellen’s Edge~ Game Room~Home Theater~Hot Tub~Home Gym 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 Ellen’s Edge~ Game Room~Home Theater~Hot Tub~Home Gym?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ellen’s Edge~ Game Room~Home Theater~Hot Tub~Home Gym?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ellen’s Edge~ Game Room~Home Theater~Hot Tub~Home Gym located?

This family-friendly Waitsfield vacation home is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Mad River Valley, Sunshine Double Ski Lift, and Green Mountain Express Ski Lift. Green Mountain National Forest and Invernesse Ski Lift are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was beautiful, clean and well organized. Host was amazing at responding to messages.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

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

Perfect for families and large groups

Would not hesitate to rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise Z.

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

Beautiful home!!

Such a great house! Perfect location, wonderful amenities and fabulous host! Couldn’t have asked for a better home for our October weekend! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Wonderful house with all the amenities!

Everything about this stay was wonderful from the communication with the host to the property itself. Perfect location for multiple families with kids. We will definitely be looking to come back here!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

Incredible!

The property is beautiful and the host is responsive, thorough, and courteous. This is a great experience not to be missed in the MVR !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will S.

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

GAME TIME!!

Great house. Great location. Great gameroom!! We loved our stay here. Everything was just as advertised and perfect. Hot tub out by the stream, played a lot of Miss Pac-Man (brought me back to the 80s) got a decent late season snow dumpand just generally really enjoyed our stay. Hosts were in contact and available. Looking forward to our next stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Samantha Hurley

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In the winter you can find me skiing with family and in the summer I’ll be roasting s’mores after a hike. As a property manager of Between the Pines, I enjoy providing an excellent short term rental experience in the Mad River Valley as well as working with children in education. Some of my other hobbies include yoga, piano, cooking and volunteering with my local environmental group.

Why they chose this property

Ellen’s Edge in Waitsfield, Vermont, showcases a classic charm with cedar shingles enhancing its exterior. A gas-burning fireplace within, emitting a comforting warmth, replaces the traditional chimney for an easy to operate experience. Soft illumination spills from the windows, creating a welcoming ambiance against the snowy canvas of the Vermont landscape during the winter. This cozy retreat is where you want to spend your apres ski experience. The Autumn leaf peepers will enjoy basking in the variety of colors the woods display while the Summer mountain bikers will appreciate the ease of access to various trails in the valley.

What makes this property unique

Ellen’s Edge unique set up allows for relaxation and fun. Its 15 person sleeping capacity makes this property perfect for getaways. The Adrenaline Game Zone is a space where memories are made featuring Air Hockey, 412 Arcade Console, Foosball, Basketball, Darts and a home theater. Sport enthusiasts will appreciate the personal gym where they can keep up their fitness routines. After all the activity, don’t forget to relax in the hot tub overlooking the Vermont woodland landscape. Location, location, location… Ellen’s Edge is less than a mile from Sugarbush’s Mt. Ellen Resort so you will never miss out on the action.

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