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Views! Large 3600 sqft 3-floor Custom Chalet w/HVAC, fast WiFi, 18 private acres

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A cabin with a steep roof, a wooden deck, and a view of a forested valley.
A high-ceilinged room with a stone wall, a spiral staircase, and large windows offering a view of a snowy landscape.
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, a wooden staircase, and a bookshelf with books and decorative items.
A two-story stone house with a balcony and string lights.
A snow-covered outdoor area with metal chairs and tables, a stone bench, and a wooden deck.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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WELLS, VT
  • Place, Lake Saint Catherine
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Wells Lakeside Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Saint Catherine State Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Ground floor living room/library

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

King Suite, Top Floor

1 King Bed

Main floor living room

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Queen and Twin Bedroom, First Floor

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Queen Bedroom, Main Floor

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

First Floor Lavatory

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

King Suite Lavatory

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

Main Floor Lavatory

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Views! Large 3600 sqft 3-floor Custom Chalet w/HVAC, fast WiFi, 18 private acres

June-August '26 special: 2 well-behaved pets stay for the rate of one - S'mores on us! Scenic, nearby lake, golf, hiking! Base rate includes up to 6 guests.

Authentic Custom-built Chalet is private, 3600 sqft, 18 acres, sleeps 13: 3 bedrooms, 1 King, 2 Queen, 3 Twin, 2 Queen sleeper-sofas, 3 full baths.

This A Frame Chalets home books quickly, because this one is special!

The Rye Chalet is a true custom built Artisan Chalet in a true Vermont experience. Rare for A Frame Chalets, enjoy Central AC (HVAC) on the two upper floors.

Each of three floors has a bedroom and full bath. Total beds: one King two queen, three twins, two queen sofa beds. Great for couples, kids, and well-behaved pets (see below, please).

With 3600 square feet of living space, the chalet offers several gathering areas, including two separate living rooms, a game table, a dining area, a 15x25' fire pit patio (Winter weather permitting), and a welcoming kitchen furnished down to the cookbooks. The kitchen also features a really cool induction cooktop and cookware. There are games galore and hundreds of interesting books in the library.

Artisan stone mason Simon Shultz created magnificent two-story stone columns that support the outside deck overlooking the photoready Hidden Valley. At the heart of Rye Chalet, a spectacular three-story stone core. A charming custom-built spiral staircase connects all three floors.

Bringing your little ones: As a courtesy to guests, we have our Graco Pack ‘n’ Play(s), highchair(s), booster, and toddler utensils ready. Just let us know when you book and all will be ready for you.

Well-Behaved Pets: One pet: $40/night, $140/week. Two pets: $60/night, $210/week. Three pets: $80/night, $280/week. Limit three pets and we have pet house rules for you. Unauthorized pets anytime during your stay will incur a $350 deep cleaning charge.

An additional private office separate from the Chalet...
The creative studio/office behind the Chalet is an optional add-on to the home rental. It's separate from the chalet, and is perfect for work, writers, creatives, meditation, yoga, or prayer. The office is Zoom-ready with high-speed internet, an Ethernet connection, 65” ROKU-ready WiFi TV, and an electric ambiance fireplace. Fee: $45/night, two night minimum, plus $35 cleaning fee. Available in the Winter–weather-permitting.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
Well-behaved pets: 1=$40, 2=$60, 3=$80, nightly
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Summer and early Fall: On the third floor, set the Lennox thermostat to 75° auto, we will take care of all the others.
Winter and early Spring: Zone heating on each floor using the Honeywell thermostats. Supplement with the Lennox HVAC/main floor mini-splits. Draw the drapes closed when possible to keep in the warmth
All seasons: just turn off the third floor Lennox thermostat, we can do the rest.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Guns of any kind may not be discharged on Rye Chalet property.
You agree to see that no-one in your party will sit or lean on the railing around the deck.
No smoking anywhere on the property. Thank you.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2440487vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Wells

Located in Wells, this chalet is in a rural area and on a lake. Lake St Catherine Country Club and Whaleback Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Saint Catherine State Park and Lake Saint Catherine. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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WELLS, VT

What's nearby

  • Lake Saint Catherine - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Wells Lakeside Park - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Lake Saint Catherine State Park - 13 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Whaleback Vineyard - 16 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Lake St Catherine Country Club - 19 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Castleton Station - 32 min drive
  • Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pine Grove Diner - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Jen's Pit Stop - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Views! Large 3600 sqft 3-floor Custom Chalet w/HVAC, fast WiFi, 18 private acres pet-friendly?

Yes, this chalet allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Views! Large 3600 sqft 3-floor Custom Chalet w/HVAC, fast WiFi, 18 private acres?

As of 19 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Views! Large 3600 sqft 3-floor Custom Chalet w/HVAC, fast WiFi, 18 private acres on 6 Apr, 2027 start from S$1,431, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Views! Large 3600 sqft 3-floor Custom Chalet w/HVAC, fast WiFi, 18 private acres?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Views! Large 3600 sqft 3-floor Custom Chalet w/HVAC, fast WiFi, 18 private acres?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Views! Large 3600 sqft 3-floor Custom Chalet w/HVAC, fast WiFi, 18 private acres?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Views! Large 3600 sqft 3-floor Custom Chalet w/HVAC, fast WiFi, 18 private acres located?

This family-friendly Wells chalet is located on a lake, 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Lake Saint Catherine, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Wells Lakeside Park and Burt Hill. Lake Saint Catherine State Park and Lake St Catherine Country Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Rita B.

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Rita and Kevin are trained graphic designers (Syracuse New School / Parsons School of Desin). We have always enjoyed sharing a creative experience with others and when we discovered a custom built chalet created with care and attention to detail, we fell in love and we wanted to share the experience. Since owning the Chalet, we have dedicated ourselves to updating and retaining its original design. We also brought back the art studio, now the creative studio, that we offer separately to writers, artists and open the doors for weddings.

Why they chose this property

We love this magnificent view, marvelous artisan stone and woodwork throughout Rye Chalet, and the neighbors. You can see how much we care for the history and future of this home.

What makes this property unique

Besides sleeping 13 and being a spacious Custom chalet with central air for the summers? Well, we offer unlimited Amazon Music, 3-story custom fireplace, a library of books and movies, and, of course, the separate work-from-home private creative studio behind the Chalet is available. Terrific fire pit patio that's ready for s'mores. Vermont's famous fresh air supplied by countless trees. Once there, you can feel ourselves relaxing.

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