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Sugarbush/Mt. Ellen Year-Round Sanctuary

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A two-story house with a stone chimney, a wooden deck with a railing, and a forested backdrop.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, a sink, and a window with a view of trees.
A wooden deck with green Adirondack chairs and a wooden table.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, and a large window.
A rustic kitchen with wooden beams, a bar area with stools, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Mad River Valley

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Fayston, VT
  • Place, Mad River Valley
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sunshine Double Ski Lift
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Green Mountain Express Ski Lift
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

Kids Bedroom

3 Single Beds

Primary bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Waitsfield

Located in Waitsfield, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. Waitsfield Main Street and Warren Main Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Green Mountain National Forest and Camel's Hump State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Map
Fayston, VT

What's nearby

  • Mad River Valley - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Sunshine Double Ski Lift - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Green Mountain Express Ski Lift - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Invernesse Ski Lift - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sugarbush Ski Resort - 7 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Waterbury Station - 26 min drive
  • Montpelier, VT (MPV-Edward F. Knapp State) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Glide Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Mad Taco - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fit To Be Thai'd - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Madbush Falls - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mad Moose Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sugarbush/Mt. Ellen Year-Round Sanctuary pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sugarbush/Mt. Ellen Year-Round Sanctuary?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sugarbush/Mt. Ellen Year-Round Sanctuary?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sugarbush/Mt. Ellen Year-Round Sanctuary?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sugarbush/Mt. Ellen Year-Round Sanctuary located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mad River Valley and Green Mountain National Forest. Sunshine Double Ski Lift and Green Mountain Express Ski Lift are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

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

Great Place!

Worked out perfectly for us for a long weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home located in the heart of the Sugarbush area. Loved hearing the stream running adjacent to the house. Home was fully equipped with everything we needed for a relaxing long weekend. Owners were fantastic to work with and very responsive. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mad River Valley Powder Day

My family was lucky to catch 10" of snow for a powder filled weekend. The house is a great location to ski Mad River and Sugarbush. Clean and comfortable couldn't be happier to find this Gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous VT Cabin

This cabin offered the perfect holiday retreat for our family of three generations. It was very clean and spacious for our group of 4. The kitchen had everything we needed and the living space was perfect for reading and playing board games by the fire. Perfect for skiers since Mt. Ellen is just up the road. It is probably more spacious overall than the photos suggest. The interior beams, floors and woodwork are all beautifully done, as are the bathrooms. The owner is very responsive and easy to communicate with. We couldn't have asked for anything more. This place was great and we would return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was exactly as pictured - probably better :) We had everything we needed and the location was perfect for us. There was even a trailhead within walking distance from the house that was good enough for us to just get out and enjoy nature. It was a little colder than normal and rained almost every day we were there, but that meant we got to relax a bit more in the comfy chairs and couches and even had a fire one night. The stream running behind the house had lots of water from all the rain and the babbling sound was just slightly audible inside. Very peaceful! The kitchen had everything we needed, the bed was comfortable and the showers were nice and warm with good water pressure. Communication with the owners was great. You can tell that the owners love their house and we are grateful that they allowed us to stay in their home for our (too-short) vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

House on a Brook

My family leaves near the ocean north of Boston, but we are originally from West Virginia and love the mountains. Part of what we love are the beautiful rivers and tributaries. Steve's place scratched that itch for us. This well-maintained and tastefully furnished and decorated house is sitting almost on top of a rushing brook which can be accessed from the backyard. Even though the house is worth the price, the deck knocks it out of the park. The huge deck is under the trees and allows you to hang out almost directly over the brook. Just open the windows to sleep to the awesome sound of the rushing water if you'd like. We did! The location was great for a summer stay, as trail heads and swimming holes were only a few minutes away. I imagine ski season would be amazing as it is a short distance from the local Sugarbush base lodges. We'd love to return and highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect escape

Pictures do not do the back deck and river justice. It’s beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect ski house

This is a wonderful house in a great location. Had a fantastic winter break! Can’t wait to go back!!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing stay at a beautiful house

Everything was just perfect at this lovely house - from the layout of the interior to the view of the rushing stream in the backyard to the awesome porch. We felt at home right away, and loved every minute of our stay here. We're looking forward to coming back again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Retreat

Our family loved this beautiful home which is in a picturesque setting with a large deck overlooking a brook. The house is very well designed. It felt spacious, airy, and was quite comfortably furnished. If you're looking for a place for relaxation and restoration, you've found it. We hope to enjoy its charms again soon.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thank You

Another fabulous weekend at our favorite house near Sugarbush. We can't wait to come back each year. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great Ski Weekend

The house and location were perfect for a great time skiing MLK Weekend at Sugarbush with 20" of powder. It was a great spot for the family to come back and relax at the end of the day, the fireplace was great to keep us all warm on a cold weekend. The house is clean and well put together for a family to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Year Round Sanctuary

Great House. Great Host. Excellent Location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
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