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Bears Den Chalet | Ski Home, Ski Shuttle, Hot Tub!

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A modern house with a hot tub on the deck, surrounded by string lights and a deck chair.
A snow-covered staircase leading to a house with a balcony, surrounded by trees and snow.
A bedroom with wooden walls, a bed with white linens, a bench, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with a view of greenery.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with metal chairs.
A cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering views of the surrounding forest.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Ski access
    A rare find - hit the slopes directly from your doorstep!
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Green Mountain National Forest
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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West Dover, VT
  • Place, Green Mountain National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, North Branch Deerfield River
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Nitro Express Ski Lift
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1 (Main Floor - King)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 (Main Floor - Queen)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 (Top Floor - Queen)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 (Top Floor - Queen Skylight)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5 (Lower Floor - Queen with crib)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6 (Lower Floor- Full)

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Lower Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor Powder Room

Toilet

Top Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Bears Den Chalet | Ski Home, Ski Shuttle, Hot Tub!

Welcome to Bears Den Chalet — A Cozy Winter Retreat Near Mount Snow

Just 1/2 mile from Mount Snow Resort, Bears Den Chalet is the perfect home base for your Vermont ski adventure. This 6-bedroom, 3.5-bath chalet in the Bears Crossing community offers ski-home convenience, rustic charm, and cozy spaces for families and groups to relax and reconnect.



The Ultimate Winter Setup

* Only 300 feet from the Bears Crossing private ski-home trail — ski or ride directly home

* Free Moover Shuttle stops at the driveway every 30 minutes on weekends (winter only)

* Heated mudroom for ski/snowboard gear

* Wood-burning fireplace for warm, cozy nights

* Brand new outdoor hot tub for après-ski relaxation



New for 2026:

* Full Size free play Arcade Cabinet that plays all the old arcade games- in addition to Atari 2600, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, Super Nintendo games and more.



The Chalet Layout (3,050 sq. ft. | Sleeps 12)



Main Floor:

* Open living/dining/kitchen space with vaulted ceilings

* 2 bedrooms (1 king, 1 queen)

* 1 full bath + 1 half bath

* Large deck with BBQ grill and forest views



Upper Level:

* 2 queen bedrooms

* Shared full bathroom



Lower Level:

* 2 bedrooms (1 queen, 1 full)

* Refreshed full bathroom

* Large rec room with foosball, board games, and Nintendo Wii



Community Perks (Included with Stay)

* Clubhouse with game room and fitness center

* Tennis and pickleball courts (seasonal)

* Community fire pit for crisp evening hangouts (seasonal)

* Heated outdoor pool (summer only)



Comfort & Convenience

* High-speed Wi-Fi

* Roku Smart TV

* Level 2 EV charger

* Private driveway with space for 4 cars

* Fans in all bedrooms; naturally cool basement bedrooms





Guest Guidelines

* Pet-free home (enforced by HOA)

* Primary renter must be 25+ and sign a rental agreement with ID and security deposit

* No parties allowed; exterior cameras monitor parking and guest count



Planning a Trip in Summer or Fall?

Bears Den Chalet is just as magical in the warmer months. Enjoy hiking, kayaking, swimming in nearby lakes, scenic chairlift rides, lift-served mountain biking, golf, and vibrant fall foliage — all right outside your door.



Whether you’re soaking in the hot tub after a powder day, sipping cocoa by the fire, or enjoying a snowy weekend with friends, Bears Den Chalet offers the ultimate winter retreat. Book your Mount Snow getaway today!



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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
This property requires signing of a rental agreement
This property requires a $500 security deposit. It will be collected separately by the property owner prior to checkin, and released 5 days after chec

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3151109vb
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, 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

West Dover

Located in West Dover, this holiday home is in the mountains. Mount Snow and Stratton Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Green Mountain National Forest. Travelling with kids? Consider Buzzy Park and Southern Vermont Natural History Museum. 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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West Dover, VT

Getting around

  • Brattleboro Station - 48 min drive
  • Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Snow Republic Brewery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Joe's Home Cookin' - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Hayloft - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪19 South Main - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Black Ember Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Bears Den Chalet | Ski Home, Ski Shuttle, Hot Tub! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Bears Den Chalet | Ski Home, Ski Shuttle, Hot Tub!?

As of 18 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bears Den Chalet | Ski Home, Ski Shuttle, Hot Tub! on 25 Apr, 2027 start from S$2,076, 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.

Is Bears Den Chalet | Ski Home, Ski Shuttle, Hot Tub! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bears Den Chalet | Ski Home, Ski Shuttle, Hot Tub!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bears Den Chalet | Ski Home, Ski Shuttle, Hot Tub!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bears Den Chalet | Ski Home, Ski Shuttle, Hot Tub!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bears Den Chalet | Ski Home, Ski Shuttle, Hot Tub! located?

Located in the mountains, this slopeside holiday home offers ski-in/ski-out access in West Dover within 2 miles (3 km) of Green Mountain National Forest and Mount Snow, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Heavy Metal Ski Lift and Nitro Express Ski Lift are also within 1 mile (2 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

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great home in a quiet neighborhood not far from Mount Snow. Perfect for a VT weekend or family vacation. House was setup with all modern conveniences and communication with host was excellent. We’ll definitely be coming back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and very accomodating hosts - we had a great ski weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great . The cabin was extremely comfortable and well stocked. It was in a great location as we took the shuttle to the ski mountain.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick visit but everything was very easy for skiing! Loved the shuttle.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well appointed, comfortable home for large groups. Skiing was easy due to the shuttle pickup/drop off. The host was easily accessible and thorough before and throughout the stay. Would love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was one of the best rentals I’ve been at. It comfortably fit 12 people, had a great hot tub, was very close to mount snow, had some games to play, was super clean, plenty of bathrooms for everyone, the host was awesome and easy to communicate with. Overall it was just a great spot I would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was, by far, a fantastic experience. The chalet was absolutely beautiful and had everything we needed and more. Will was a fantastic host. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house!!! Hose was very helpful throughout the entire process!!! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect for family with little ones

The house is located conveniently close to everything you need to enjoy the mountain and surrounding amenities. Perfectly laid out home to enjoy apres ski with family and friends.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for a large family group

We had the best time - house was clean, plenty of space for three families with toddlers. Basement was awesome for hanging out with the kids, location was easy! The host was thorough and super accommodating. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ski Trip

The house was very clean and well kept and we loved the location. The host was great also! Very attentive and helpful. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect cozy ski house for families

We loved our stay here! The place was perfect for 3 families. Cozy living room upstairs and kids setup downstairs. Lots of bedrooms - all comfortable and clean. Best part was the shuttle to Mt Snow and especially the ski trail home, made it so easy with a group of teens. Dry well stocked kitchen and excellent communication with host. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Father/Son Ski Trip

Bears Den Chalet was the perfect place for our stay. The house has an excellent layout, with very comfortable common space and full kitchen, as well as many nice bedrooms for group living. Everything was in great order, from the ski room when you first enter to the multi-level living space and bedoroms/loft. And quick straight shot to Mt. Snow. Great choice!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was amazing. In fact, best host ever. We had some car trouble and Wil really helped us out. He responded to messages immediately. The place had everthing you could possibly want. The linens were fantastic as well. There are also heated pads that lead to the hot tube which makes it easier getting there when its been snowing. Thanks Wil. We will definitely be back!!! This place was awesome. Oh, and the Moover shuttle stops right out front during the weekends during the winter. 10 stars!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Childhood Friends Ski Getaway

From the initial booking process to the day of checkout, everything experienced at this home was 5 star! The house was everything we could have asked for and more, was able to sleep 12 adults comfortably with great living spaces, kitchen and basement, and allowed us to feel at home! We all debated buying the home from the hosts multiple times throughout the trip due to how homey and lovely the house was lol! Definitely saving the location and booking again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Mar, 2024
We are so glad you and your family enjoyed your stay! We would love to have your back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memorable Fall Trip

I found this rental very last minute, looking for a comfortable place that would house 10 of us. Thinking our options were limited, we were incredibly lucky to find this place. Not only was Will perfectly communicative, every part of booking/check-in was easy. Even though there were issues with the main floor heater, Will helped us navigate that. The immaculate vibes of the house in the midst of peak fall was amazing, and we almost extended our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual ski trip with friends

We had such a fun weekend! The house was so cozy and easily accommodated the 12 of us (6 couples). The home owners provided great communication, answered any questions and shared helpful information throughout the weekend. We enjoyed being able to cook, we brought food for most meals. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed. The shuttle to the mountain was an added bonus and the ski home trail from the mountain was a hit! Thank you again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Ski House!

The house was a perfect fit for our group of 11. The location is excellent. We used the Moover to get to the mountain. Easy location for quick trips to the market. The house itself has been maintained and has lots of personal touches. We had all of the dishes, cookware, dish soap, etc to make meals. We appreciated the wireless chargers in bedrooms, nice hand soaps, plenty of bath towels and tissues. The host provided prompt communication and an informative guide to the house. Would definitely stay here again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing Stay in one of the most well thought rentals we've ever been in!

We (a bunch of families) rent a house almost every year "somewhere" to go skiing, additionally, a few of those families also own a rental property. Our stay at Bears Den surpassed all of our expectations, AND gave the families with their own rental house a bunch of ideas to make their better! Everything we needed was there, and that included cooking every night but one, we had plenty of space with the kids taking over the basement and the adults sitting by the fire watching the Olympics. All the best were comfortable, and all the little things were perfect (example, most rental places NEVER have enough hooks.. this place had hooks EVERYWHERE.. you don't realize how much you need them until you don't have them!). Location was great, 5 min drive to slopes when we didn't take the Moover, and the ski home trail was perfect and super easy!! Great stay and amazing hosts!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect ski house getaway

We were 2 families that rented this house and loved everything about it. There is plenty of space for the kids and adults to spread out with the most comfortable beds we have ever had in a rental house. The living room upstairs has a large sectional couch that we could all fit on for watching movies and the snow fall through the beautiful floor to ceiling windows. The downstairs living room had a lot of space for the kids to play games and watch movies. The access to the Moover shuttle was perfect and the house was well stocked with everything we could need. It was a very clean house and the hosts were so helpful and responsive. We would absolutely rent this house again for our next ski trip to Mount Snow.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mount Snows best value

This was my first time using VRBO The host was very communicative and put any fears at ease. We had 2.5 couples and 5 kids. We still had room. We didn’t even use the basement bedroom(s) A great 3 day 2 night get away. The house has anything you need for cooking, cleaning, bathing…. Also tons of games, puzzles and more The house has a great vibe as a ski chalet The shuttle to the mountain is at the end of the driveway and very convenient for this with children A perfect place, host and location for a good value. We will definitely be back! Thank you Will for hosting us The host
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Mt. Snow house for a medium/large size group

We are repeat guests at the Bears Den Chalet. The house comfortably slept our group of 12 adults, with each couple getting their own room. There's plenty of space to spread out with two living rooms on the first and lower floor. For the skiers/boarders in our group, the Moover shuttle conveniently picks-up at the bottom of the driveway and drops-off at Mt. Snow base lodge. The kitchen is well stocked with cooking equipment and there's a natural gas grill on the back deck. For those not looking to cook, there are plenty of great restaurants between Mt. Snow and Wilmington, only 10min down the road. The owner, Will, is super responsive and provides a house guide app that is extremely helpful and well thought out. Looking forward to booking again for next season!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ski Trip for Grooms to Be

We stayed at bears den for a ski weekend to celebrate our grooms to be. The house was awesome. Perfect and comfortable for 12 guests. There was plenty of room to spread out and not disturb guests who went to bed a little earlier than the rest. The shuttle to mt snow picks you up right at the bottom of the driveway and ropa you off just the same. It was incredible. Will was super responsive and attentive. The hosts helped me with restaurant recommendations and also helped connect me with a private chef (nomad chefs) that came to the house one night. Cannot recommend this place enough. Perfect for cozy winter storm and plenty of games to occupy. We will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Will Galway

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We are a ski family, with 2 teenagers, and have enjoyed making memories together on the slopes at Mount Snow and other epic mountains throughout the East - and West! Although we would ski every weekend if we could, we have decided to open our home for guest rentals when we cannot make use of it ourselves. We hope you enjoy our home and the surrounding areas as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

Looking for a classic ski house at Mt Snow? This is it.

What makes this property unique

Outdoor Hot tub, ski home trail (snow permitting), Moover ski shuttle to mountain (winter weekends and holidays only), fireplace, and ample common space for larger families. EV charger on site for guests.

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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