The Terraces: Mountain retreat, two bedrooms, two baths

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The Terraces unit looks out into the forest from under the deck... wood supplied

Large windows and sliding doors open onto the forest.

Wood for wood stove and fire pit included.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 892.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Explore the area

Duxbury, VT

Ben and Jerry's Factory

11 min drive

Camel's Hump State Park

11 min drive

Little River State Park

11 min drive

Montpelier, VT (MPV-Edward F. Knapp State)

25 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds and 2 Single Beds

Cornwall suite

1 Queen Bed

Living room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Cornwall suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Terraces shared bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Conveniently located just off route 100 between Stowe, Sugarbush, and Mad River Glen in a forest setting, the Lodge consists of two separate units, the Loft and the Terraces.
Rent both units for your next family reunion!

Five miles from the Heady Topper brewery and Ben & Jerry’s factory, and three miles from Amtrak and Interstate 89, the Lodge is easy to get to and easy to visit.

The Terraces unit sleeps 6 in two bedrooms (2 additional in living room) with two full baths, kitchenette, dining area, patio, and a 300 square foot living room. With 12-foot ceilings, knotty pine walls, stone fireplace, Vermont Castings wood stove, and big windows overlooking the forest, you find yourself in a lodge, not a condo.

Level 2 EV charger available to guests.

For more information, check out the Crossett Hill Lodge website.

Property manager

Jim Lengel

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Similar properties

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking inside unit.

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

Cashless transactions are available

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Waterbury

Located in Waterbury, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Big Eddy Covered Bridge and Skinner Barn are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sugarbush Ski Resort and Cold Hollow Cider Mill. Travelling with kids? Consider The Cabot Annex Store and Ceres. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Duxbury, VT

What's nearby

Ben and Jerry's Factory - 11 min drive
Camel's Hump State Park - 11 min drive
Bolton Valley Ski Area - 24 min drive
Sugarbush Ski Resort - 30 min drive
Stowe Mountain Resort - 35 min drive

Getting around

Waterbury Station - 7 min drive
Montpelier, VT (MPV-Edward F. Knapp State) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

‪Crossroads Beverage Center - ‬8 min drive
‪Cold Hollow Cider Mill - ‬13 min drive
‪The Apple Core Gift Shop - ‬13 min drive
‪Prohibition Pig Brewery - ‬8 min drive
‪Red Hen Baking - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Terraces: Mountain retreat, two bedrooms, two baths pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Terraces: Mountain retreat, two bedrooms, two baths?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Terraces: Mountain retreat, two bedrooms, two baths?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Terraces: Mountain retreat, two bedrooms, two baths located?

This family-friendly Waterbury holiday home is located in the mountains, 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Camel's Hump State Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Ben and Jerry's Factory and Little River State Park. The Cabot Annex Store and Mad River are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

15 August 2024

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

MTB Trip

Great hosts, super accommodating, nice place. It’s not clear from the listing, but the hosts live there. I probably would not have booked there had I of known that out of respect, my friends and I tend to have spirted conversations into the evening. I would absolutely book there with my family.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

20 May 2024

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

Couldn't be happier!

What a lovely house in a very quiet location (except for lots of birds), close to great restaurants and Rte 89. We had everything we needed. My wife was able to get out for her morning run. We would most definitely use the apartment again and recommend it without question!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

emily b.

21 April 2024

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

Had a great time here for the eclipse!

Jim was very kind showing us his property. We enjoyed the scenery!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis R.

2 March 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Beautiful home in a convenient location

Very nice appointed Vrbo, in a great location close to mountains and downtown area with great bars and restaurants. Other than another group of renters occupying “our” part of the home when we got there we easily sorted it out by approaching and communicating with the renters. Jim was unavailable at time of this confusion (Friday at 9pm) as the phone number left went straight to a voicemail. There is one door code to enter essentially 2 “rental” units. Which caused the confusion between the groups.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

31 December 2023

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

Christmas in Vermont

Our Christmas weekend at the Terraces was perfect! Jim and Kathi were way more than “superhosts” as they went above and beyond to make our holiday festive! They provided a Christmas tree, a bottle of wine and homemade candy, and invited us for drinks our first evening there. The accommodations were much larger and cozier than the pictures depict. There was plenty of wood for the woodstove and all the amenities you could want or need (kitchen utensils, towels, games, etc.). The bed and couches were very comfortable, and the entire home immaculate. We enjoyed walking the trails on the property every day. It’s a very short drive (about 5 minutes) to historic downtown Waterbury with lots of restaurants and shops. Waitsfield was about 15 minutes away. No doubt we will be staying in the Terraces again and again!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

9 October 2023

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

Beautiful location!

The owners were great and communicated checkin process and helpful with having recommendations. The pictures online don’t show how great the place is with lots of sunlight and fully stocked place. Definitely will be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah S.

21 September 2023

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

Lovely property and lovely owners

This was a perfect peaceful getaway. The property was lovely and the owners were so kind and welcoming. We are already planning to stay at their other properties. Would absolutely come here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W., New Hampshire

10 August 2023

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

Wonderful host

Jim was a wonderful and gracious host. He greeted us on check-in and showed us around and was readily available to answer questions. Property was great and perfect sized for our family of 5. Loved the towel warmer in the master bath. Only thing I didn't realize is that the two apartments aren't side-by-side, but the upstairs apartments living room is over the master, which was hard on Dad who is a light sleeper when they walked around. Garage is standard 20x20 where the charger is so if you have a larger vehicle it might not fit in with door closed. We had to take the bike hitch off our Tesla Y. Otherwise great property and will likely be back. Great easily location. First 25 ft of road were a little intimidating, but rest of it was very well maintained. Thanks so much Jim!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yudong W.

14 March 2023

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

great place

Very nice and cozy place. Clean and well maintained. Great host. Would love to go there again in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam G.

26 February 2023

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

Lovely property, kind and helpful hosts

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Our vehicle got stuck on the icy hill leading up to the property on our way there, and Jim came down to assist us. He was kind and jovial, keeping the mood cheerful and my children giggling as he got our vehicle moving. The property itself was clean and beautiful, and very spacious for our family of 7. They had a variety of games, books and seasonal activities available for our enjoyment. We would definitely recommend staying here, and look forward to returning in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew O.

26 February 2023

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

Stowe

Good experience quite and perfect for our group of 5.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis K.

2 February 2023

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

Weekend getaway

Stayed with my family of 5. We really enjoyed the property and the hosts were always available if we had any questions. A great vermont experience for the family!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

WJ K.

31 December 2022

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

Holiday stay for skiing

Very hospitable and communicative owners

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

14 August 2022

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

Fantastic stay at Crossett Hill Lodge

The property was great! Everything was exactly as described and even better. We all slept well and enjoyed the cool air and quiet environment. The owners are very friendly and helpful and we loved our trip. The EV charging was also very much appreciated. Thank you for a fantastic stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill K., Oxford, Ohio, USA

21 June 2022

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

Girls Trip

Such a cute place! So convenient to the highway, shopping, restaurants, and activities. Plenty of space for four women who don't pack lightly. Adequate kitchen supplies to cook several meals. We apprciated the "no shoes inside" rule (=clean), as well as access to the washer/dryer and large refrigerator. The owners communicate well and even stopped by to welcome us. They left us a bottle of wine and personalized syrup to help us celebrate our 50th birthdays. Would definitely book again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jorge I.

6 April 2022

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

Great People

Just a wonderful experience. So helpful and really they saved our trip when some of our activities did not go as planned. Cannot give any better review

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa s.

14 March 2022

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

Ski House

Had a great 2 night stay. Excellent hosts who gave us local restaurant suggestions and even surprised us was with some homemade bread.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kuldeep M.

4 March 2022

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

Close to town and slopes

Jim was super responsive and made us comfortable throughout the stay. We had a snow storm in the area and it was hard for us to get food. Jim helped us out with food supplies and muffins for breakfast. Stay was perfect! About 30-40 mins from the slopes, close to restaurants and bars and can easily house 4-5 people.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz O.

14 February 2022

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

Great Place to Stay!

We had a lovely time staying at The Terraces. We were visiting friends in Waterbury- 5 minutes away and did day trips to Burlington, Stowe, and Barre. It is a great location for quiet woods with close proximity to the neighboring towns. We had plenty of space to spread out with 3 adults and 1 4yo. Amenities were ample and hosts were kind and very accommodating, even leaving us a bottle of wine upon arrival.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen A., Toms River, New Jersey

13 February 2022

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

Cozy cabin!

We had such a great time staying at the Crossett Hill Lodge. Jim and Kathi were wonderful hosts, and the Terraces unit where we stayed was so cozy. Well appointed, spacious and clean, and with that wonderful cabin feel. It was lovely to wake up in the morning and see the snow-covered mountain through the large window wall, and at night we lit the wood stove and played games with our kids. The kids loved sled riding down the hill and making a snow man in the yard — our only regret is that we didn’t have time to stay longer! We will be back next winter for sure.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victor D., RIDGEWOOD

8 July 2021

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

Hidden gem tucked away in the woods but close to everything

The house is truly a gem and is looks much better than in the pictures. It's roomy, cozy, has everything you'll need. The property is split into two units, the loft and the terrace. We stayed in the bottom terrace in June, while the lovely owners were in the loft, and hardly heard any noise from them. The place stayed quite cool despite weather in the 90s. The owners were very responsive (replaced a shower rod in a few hours), gave great recommendations and are just the most interesting and genuinely lovely people you'd meet. The closest towns to get supplies and food are 10-15 minutes away, Waterbury and Waitsfield. Burlington (lake-side, biking trails, restaurants) is 30 minutes, while Stowe (covered bridges, biking trails, restaurants, breweries, Von Trapp) is 20 minutes away. It's a great location if you were looking to be in the middle of the said towns. Would recommend this property and you should ask of the owner's other properties in Elmore and France (near Bordeaux).

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

24 March 2021

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

Skiing vacation

Great location. Property is clean and modern with great amenities. Good setting for a family.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

5 March 2021

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

The Terraces

Very nice home nestled in the woods. Perfect winter stay with plenty of room, wood burning stove and snow shoes, tubes for sledding and cross country skis all for our use. The owners were so nice and they gave us some maple syrup they harvested on their property. Wonderful weekend!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph F.

9 February 2021

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

Terrace Unit Weekend Stay

Our group of 4 rented the cabin unit for a ski weekend. The location was great. It was close to Stowe, Burlington and ski mountains. The cabin itself was clean and cozy with wall and bathroom heaters and a wood stove. The owners were home in the top (separate) unit and were very friendly. Overall a great stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maria R., Philadelphia, PA

17 January 2021

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

Beautiful winter lodge

Our family (2 adults and 2 kids 4yo and 10yo) spent 4 nights over New Years at Kathi and Jim’s cabin. We were greeted with a bottle of wine, maple syrup and a warm, clean lodge. The living area has a leather love seat, 2 leather armchairs, a rocking chair and a futon, with plenty of space to walk around or sit in front of the wood stove. The upper dining area has a round table, another folded table that can be extended and we also had a small table with 2 chairs where our 4 yo set up her play area. There are several games and books, a dart board, flat screen TV with Apple TV and cable. Internet connection was great. Good cell reception with Verizon, poor reception with TMobile. Kitchenette was well equipped with plates, mugs, glasses, silverware, pans and pots. Master bedroom has a queen size bed, comfortable with clean sheets ( we had our own as well due to Covid, but it was nice to know the base is clean). Bathrooms are clean and good size. The bedroom with bunk beds has sliding doors to the patio. We were lucky to have snow while we were there, so mornings were especially pretty with red squirrels visiting us while we were having coffee. Our hosts generously shared their winter gear with us. We are not skiers, but the kids enjoyed trying the skies and snowshoes. We sled a bit in the back of the house and strolled in the backyard woods. We roasted marshmallows in the fire pit and the kids enjoyed the swing and tree house. We had a relaxing, lovely time and we highly recommend Kathi and Jim as wonderful hosts in a beautiful cabin.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

About the host

Hosted by Jim Lengel

We're a recently retired couple. We've both been in education since the early 70's. Jim worked mostly in higher ed (Boston University and Hunter College) while Kathi focused on K-12 as a teacher and principal. Our current work involves consulting with schools and universities around the world as they seek to better use modern technologies in meaningful ways.

We split our time between wintering at Crossett Hill Lodge in Duxbury, Vermont, summering at our cottage on Lake Elmore, and visiting our house in France a few times each year. Each property is available for short-term rental.

Why they chose this property

We lived in Williamstown, Vermont from 1972-1988. When we moved down country, we kept our rental property there. Then, our daughter and her husband bought a house in Duxbury so we did too. Dividing our time between mountains and lake is just about perfect for us!

When we got it, the Lodge needed a complete renovation. We spent three years building bathrooms, tearing down and refinishing thousands of feet of pine boards. They were very dark brown when we moved in. Each board was carefully removed, planed, varnished (with VT whey varnish) and put back up. The house has new windows, insulation, new kitchens, and so on.

We both like doing renovations so it's been a great project for us. And, we love being a half mile from our daughter and her young family!

What makes this property unique

The lodge is out in the country, close to town, with skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking out the back door.

Consider both units for your next family reunion!

Opening our two units to renters has meant a steady stream of very interesting people since we started renting in the summer of 2015.