Spacious 4-BR A-Frame, loft office. Walk to Lake Raponda. Ski Mount Snow!

Classic Vermont A-frame near Lake Raponda and Mount Snow

Spacious 2,100-square-foot A-frame nestled in the woods, with four bedrooms, three levels, large front and back decks, a dramatic central fireplace, and room for up to eight guests.

The house is a five-minute walk through the woods to the private Mountain View Association beach on Lake Raponda. Guests have use of a canoe and two kayaks. Mount Snow and Haystack are approximately 9.5 miles away, making the house a comfortable base for lake days, skiing, hiking, mountain biking, fall foliage, and quiet Vermont weekends.

-- About The House --

Main floor

The main floor includes an open living and dining area centered around the fireplace, with skylights and views into the surrounding woods. The updated kitchen has ample workspace and newer appliances.

Large front and back decks provide additional space for morning coffee, outdoor meals, and relaxing after a day at the lake or mountain.

Ground floor

The ground floor has three bedrooms and a minimally furnished common room that provides extra space for children to play.

Sleeping arrangements include:

One queen bed
Two double beds
Two twin beds
Two extra-long twin beds

Top floor

The top floor includes an additional bedroom with a window seat overlooking the woods, plus a loft office with two skylights.

The house accommodates a maximum of eight guests. It has multiple staircases and is not wheelchair accessible. Pets are not permitted.

-- Entertainment and Connectivity --

The house has free Wi-Fi with approximately 50 Mbps upload and download speeds.

There are two televisions with cable. The living room television includes a DVD player and can be used with streaming devices. The lower-level television includes a DVD and VHS player.

Free telephone calling within the continental United States is also available.

-- Lake Raponda Access --

Lake Raponda is a quiet Vermont lake approximately half a mile wide and two miles long.

The Mountain View Association beach is reached by a five-minute walk along a wooded path. The beach has a sandy shoreline, gradual water entry, dock, and swimming float. Guests may use the house canoe and two kayaks.

Renters may also use the Town of Wilmington beach on Lake Raponda. This bird sanctuary has a gradual beach, picnic tables, grills, and a wooded picnic area. It is approximately a 25-minute walk, a short drive, or can be reached by canoe or kayak.

Additional swimming is available at Lake Whitingham, approximately 10 to 15 minutes away. The east side has a large beach. The west side has swimming from the rocks and nearby picnic tables.

-- Hiking, biking, and outdoor activities --

Guests can walk or bike along nearby country roads and marked trails.

A nearby snowmobile/hiking trail travels up the back of Hogback Mountain toward Beer Naked Brewery, which offers beer, pizza, and a five-state view.

Other nearby hiking options include:

East Branch Trail: Streams, beaver ponds, reservoir access, picnic tables, local trails, and sunset views
Molly Stark State Park: A short hike to the fire tower with broad mountain views and nearby camping
Mount Snow and Haystack: Hiking, mountain biking, skiing, snowshoeing, and other seasonal activities
Wilmington and the Mount Snow Valley

The Town of Wilmington is a small Vermont crossroads village with restaurants, coffee shops, pubs, a bookstore, boutiques, a pharmacy, grocery store, and laundromat. A flea market is held on Saturdays and Sundays during the season.

The wider Mount Snow Valley offers:

Mountain biking and hiking
Downhill and cross-country skiing
Snowshoeing and tubing
Tennis courts
Candlepin bowling with bumpers for younger children
Movie theater
Two 18-hole golf courses
Mini golf
French bakery
Restaurants and pubs

Mount Snow and Haystack are approximately 9.5 miles away. Stratton Mountain is approximately a 45-minute drive.

Arts, culture, and day trips

The house is also within driving distance of several cultural attractions and Vermont towns:

Marlboro Music Festival: approximately 10 minutes
MASS MoCA contemporary art museum: approximately 30 minutes
Williamstown Theatre Festival: approximately 35 minutes
Manchester outlet shopping: approximately 45 minutes
Brattleboro and Bennington: easy day trips