Fayston Farmhouse + 1850 Barn - Sugarbush Vermont Retreat

New to VRBO! Special offer: stay 3+ nights we will cover cleaning fee! Escape to this classic Mad River Valley 5-bedroom farmhouse with renovated 1850 barn featuring a game room w home cinema on 14 private acres in Fayston, Vermont. Close to skiing, hiking, and golfing and nestled amongst open fields with mountain views and private brook frontage. This property offers the perfect year-round retreat. Dogs allowed by permission only.

Spring + Summer: Explore the Green Mountains for incredible hiking, including the world-renowned Long Trail, mountain bike trails with beautiful vistas, and pristine swimming holes. Right up the road is the Icelandic Horse Farm for a truly unique trail ride experience. Go paddling on Blueberry Lake or tubing on the Mad River. Pick up a famous Warren Store sandwich and have a picnic at Warren Falls. Fish along Shepherd Brook right on the property. Or relax on the back patio with a fire pit and grill while soaking in mountain views!

Fall Foliage: Experience Vermont’s iconic fall colors! The views from the backyard are stunning. Enjoy scenic drives, hikes, apple picking, cider donuts, and chairlift rides.

Winter: Sugarbush Resort and Mad River Glen are just up the road! Enjoy snowshoeing or epic sledding right on the property! Get cozy by the fire, or enjoy family time in the barn. 4WD and snow tires are recommended for safe winter travel.

Entertainment: The renovated 1850 barn is the ultimate recreational space. It features a bar, pool table, foosball, darts, and a home cinema—perfect for game nights or unwinding after a day of adventure.

Remote Work: Our home has the highest bandwidth internet available in the Mad River Valley! There is a private office attached to the master suite, perfect for extending your stay into the work week!

Proximity to Ski Areas & Golf Courses:

• Sugarbush/Mt. Ellen – 17 min (10 mi)
• Mad River Glen – 18 min (11 mi)
• Sugarbush Resort – 19 min (13 mi)
• Bolton Valley – 34 min (23 mi)
• Stowe Mountain Resort – 42 min (27 mi)
• Smugglers’ Notch – 1 hr (35 mi)
• Killington Resort – 1 hr (55 mi)
• Sugarbush Golf Club - 19 min (13 mi)
• Blueberry Lake Cross Country Ski Center -20 min (12 m)
• Stowe Country Club - 38 min (24 mi)
• The Mountain Course at Spruce Peak - 42 min (27 mi)
• Killington Golf Course - 1 hr (55 mi)

Explore Mad River Valley hiking trails!
Beginner: The Mad River Path, a collection of 11 trails of varying lengths.
Moderate: Explore the Vista Trail via Warren Path, a 2-mile round trip through a hardwood forest, or tackle sections of the Long Trail like Molly Stark's Balcony.
Challenging: Camel's Hump Trail (Huntington side) provides a 6-mile route to the area's tallest mountain (the Duxbury side is currently closed).

Other Local Attractions:
Icelandic Horse Farm
Mad River Glass Gallery
The Round Barn Farm: A historic site.
Artisans' Gallery
Mad River: Rafting tours available in town
Warren Falls: A popular waterfall
Ben & Jerry’s Factory Store