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| Handmade 4 Bed Log Cabin | 5 Min From Skiing |

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Room
Private kitchen
Interior
Interior
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Explore the area

Map
Chester, VT
  • Popular LocationLowell Lake State Park10 min drive
  • Popular LocationMagic Mountain Ski Resort11 min drive
  • Popular LocationStratton Mountain Resort32 min drive
  • AirportSpringfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State)36 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

| Handmade 4 Bed Log Cabin | 5 Min From Skiing |

About this space
Wake up to brisk mountain air with a cup of coffee and moose in the front yard... This house is a sanctuary, ideal for ski trips, hiking, leaf peeping, wine, beer, and cheese tasting, shopping and sugar house adventures.

This is a place to unwind with friends and family. Sit in front of the cavernous fire place and watch the flames twist up the 18ft, handmade, stone hearth.

With three private bedrooms, two bathrooms, a futon, and 10ft dining table, this house comfortably sleeps and feeds 8.

The space
WINTER: In 5 minutes, you can be on Magic Mountain: North America's 2018 Winner of the Overall Best in Snow Awards, by Liftopia. If Magic doesn't suit you, there are 5 other ski resorts within 30 minutes. Additionally, there is snowmobiling and cross-country skiing within 10 minutes.

SPRING: If you are a "real" skier, then you already know- you can ski through April in VT. For the rest of us: Maple syrup production is in full swing! The blue lines you see in the woods are running full of cold sap. The sweet maple vapor fills the hills of VT. If you have never witnessed the creation of this elixir, spring is the time for it!!

SUMMER: There are amazing lakeside or mountain climb hikes within 5 minutes of the house. Major ski resorts like Mt.Snow, and Killington open up their trails to downhill mountain bikers. This is awesome if you have never tried it- you can be there in 45 mins. White water (intense)/ inner tube (relaxed) rafting down any of the major rivers is a must. Finally, summer is a cool time to mingle with locals at farmers markets and fairs. The closest farmers market is 7 minutes away in Londonderry- Quintessential VT.

FALL: Perhaps the most magnificent of them all. You are still getting short sleeve afternoons but the frosted-grass bows to winter in the morning. Foliage is peaking and the leaves are alight with orange, yellow and red. I'm not going to list activities, because even changing a tire is pleasurable during a VT fall.

ALL: The town of Manchester is 30 minutes away and has everything you could possibly want: spas, outlet shopping, white table cloth restaurants, wine, beer and cheese tasting, world class golf courses, cute coffee shops, country stores, art galleries all within 30 minutes. Awesome place, super rustic and refined.
Guest access
On the estate there are two properties: this log cabin and a small timber frame loft. While the properties are separated by an acre of forest, they share the same entrance and parking. We ask that all of our guests show mutual respect to one another. Don’t block people in; and respect the privacy of the other guests.

We ask that you refrain from having fires in the small kitchen fireplace, as it is non-functional.

Other things to note
FIRE WOOD
You may use as much firewood as you like: we charge $8 for 1 bundle, $15 for 2 bundles or $25 for 4. Anything after that is free.

CHECK IN TIME: 4PM
**If you would like to check in early, we offer an early check in at 1pm upon availability for $25. Send me a message and I will contact our cleaners to request this!

CHECK OUT TIME: 10AM
**If you would like to check out late, we offer a late check out at 12pm upon availability for $25. Send me a message and I will contact our cleaners to request this!
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On the estate there are two properties: this log cabin and a small timber frame loft. While the properties are separated by an acre of forest, they share the same entrance and parking. We ask that all of our guests show mutual respect to one another. You will have very little if any interaction with other guests, so make it count! Don’t block people in; and respect the privacy of the other guests… thats pretty much it.

We ask that you refrain from having fires in the small kitchen fireplace, as it is non-functional.

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please refrain from wearing boots or shoes in the house.
Do not remove ashes from fireplace. We will take care of that.
Keep fireplace screen on at all times.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Chester

Located in Chester, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Stratton Mountain Resort and Magic Mountain Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Townshend State Park and Lowell Lake State Park. Vermont Museum of Mining and Minerals and The Nature Museum are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
Map
Chester, VT

What's nearby

  • Lowell Lake State Park - 10 min drive
  • Magic Mountain Ski Resort - 11 min drive
  • Bromley Mountain Ski Resort - 25 min drive
  • Stratton Mountain Resort - 32 min drive
  • Okemo Mountain Resort - 39 min drive

Getting around

  • Bellows Falls Station - 40 min drive
  • Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Corner Market Deli - 17 min drive
  • New American Grill - 13 min drive
  • Grandma Miller's - 15 min drive
  • MKT - 20 min drive
  • Jakes Restaurant and Tavern - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is | Handmade 4 Bed Log Cabin | 5 Min From Skiing | pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at | Handmade 4 Bed Log Cabin | 5 Min From Skiing |?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at | Handmade 4 Bed Log Cabin | 5 Min From Skiing |?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is | Handmade 4 Bed Log Cabin | 5 Min From Skiing | located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Lowell Lake State Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Magic Mountain Ski Resort and West River. Viking Nordic Center and West River Farmers Market are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Mollie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stranded because we didn’t get check in information
We were completely stranded at 9pm when we arrived because the check in instructions only told us where the key was but there was a keypad as well. It was below freezing temps and we had in and out service. We were exhausted from the drive which took us over an hour over due to a bridge that was undergoing construction about 20 mins from the house. We called and called and texted when our service came through intermittently but the host didn’t answer. The VRBO team couldn’t help us after 45 mins of boing on the phone with them, standing on the front porch because that’s the only place we could get one bar (not a warm car). We completely missed a night in the cabin with our friends who were waiting in their car with this stress. We were given instructions to find a hotel so we drove to 30 mins to Ludlow to get service and book one but they were all booked except a Best Western that was also 30 mins away. As we approached the hotel the host texted the code to the cabin door. We wanted to all be together and didn’t want to sleep in a janky hotel. So we drove back, 30 mins. I am livid that we had to go through this. The photo of the bedroom is inaccurate, there are not two twins, it’s a full. I want reimbursement for the hotel we never used and a full refund with additional key cash to use towards another stay, this was quite frankly the worse check in experience I’ve ever had using one of these booking sites. If it’s on VRBO, and not the host, you guys need to make it right.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Logan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great place - pictures don’t match bedroom layout
We enjoyed our stay for skiing Okemo. The house accommodated us in every way. Our only comment is the pictures do not match the actual bedroom layout. The host was prompt to sort this confusion prior to our stay, however I will share the actually arrangement below to save anyone the hassle: Bedrooms: 2 and 1 lofted above the living room (so not entirely private) Beds: 2 queens, 1 full. Underneath the upstairs beds are two twin mattresses for extra use. Additionally there is a futon and couch (the couch is more comfortable for sleep) Bedroom 1 (queen): downstairs near the kitchen, next to the bathroom. Bedroom 2 (queen): upstairs lofted / mezzanine with small railing looking over living room. Bedroom 3 (full): upstairs, smaller. Also, worth noting the 2nd bathroom is in the unfinished basement, though it is recently refinished.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great VT log cabin getaway
This property was great! Nice and secluded, super comfortable beds and furniture, and the fireplace was beautiful. One thing to note- the kitchen has the basic amenities (pots and pans, k-cups, oil and vinegar), but that’s it. If you need sugar, foil, ziploc bags, etc, be sure to grab them before you arrive. Not a big deal, but a little less stocked than a lot of properties we’ve stayed in. Overall though, the place is fabulous!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iya K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely log house in green mountains
Very clean, well made cabin in secluded area. We enjoyed few days of stay and relaxation in the nature. House has everything you will possibly need. Lisa was very welcoming and just few minutes away to answer any question I had. Will return with pleasure. W
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Duggan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ski Weekend Getaway
Great place. Comfortable and close to Magic Mtn.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

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