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One of a Kind Post and Beam Home on Private 100 acre Island

One of a Kind Post and Beam Home on Private 100 acre Island

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One of a kind woodwork, beautiful handmade furniture and built ins.....
This is your view from every room in the house
The snow shoe/ X country trail starts to the right of the house  - river behind
Picture of the back of the house shows just how close the river is.
Summer Afternoon by the river.  Really, the river does not take a bad picture

Overview of One of a Kind Post and Beam Home on Private 100 acre Island

Reviews
4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Jamaica, VT
  • Popular LocationJamaica State Park4 min drive
  • Popular LocationStratton Mountain Resort20 min drive
  • Popular LocationMagic Mountain Ski Resort27 min drive
  • AirportSpringfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State)61 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Kids Room

Loft

Master Bedroom

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bunk bed room bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

kitchen/mud room bathroom

Toilet

Master bedroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

One of a Kind Post and Beam Home on Private 100 acre Island

This home is very unique and special to me. I am a builder from Martha's Vineyard and put my heart, soul and experience into this one of a kind post and beam house. It sits on a private island on the West River that you access by going over a covered bridge. There are only two other homes on the island (island is over 100 acres). The house is 2800 square feet and the bedrooms range from 200 to 250 square feet. Each room has special touches down to the hand made tiles in the kitchen and bathrooms and branches in the railing systems. The kid's bunk bed system is handcrafted with logs and branches and sports an elevated walkway, trap door, and rope ladder. The massive 30-foot high interior fireplace is fashioned after a Lew French design and the spiral staircase to the loft has to be seen to be appreciated. I sit for hours listening to the river outside as it is only 30 feet from the house. Some days we put on our snowshoes and explore the island. We have just completed an around the island trail system that shows off its beauty complete with a 50-foot suspension bridge. My girls love looking for animal tracks. We have deer and beaver on the island. I have seen lynx tracks but have never seen one.

This is not really a rental property - this is my dream house. It is 10 miles from Stratton Mountain (about a 15-20 minute ride to the mountain) which is a great ski and snowboard area in the winter and golfing community in the summer. There is a swimming hole off of our trail system, waterfalls and the state park minutes away. And a bodega in town with all the supplies you would ever need.

The House rental comes with a parking pass so that you can always park right at the foot of the mountain. Stratton Mountain is one of the best run mountains I have ever been to. Their customer service is unmatched in Vermont - They give out tissues at the chair lifts on really cold days. The people that work at the mountain truly want you to have a good skiing experience. They are not just punching a clock. The ski school is first rate and my 6 year old daughter can already ski from the top of the mountain and guides me through some of the easier forest trails. Manchester is about 30 miles away and is home to every outlet store you would want to shop in.......... I could go on forever. Oh, and there is a jacuzzi that overlooks the river. Take a look at the pictures and contact me if you want to see more.

Keywords: Ski, Stratton, Vermont, snowboard, beautiful, unique, Jamaica, covered bridge, river, mt. snow

Property manager

Rob Kagan
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Rental agreement and Rules of the House appendix must be signed by tenant within in two weeks of booking trip in order for reservation to be finalized

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Jamaica

Located in Jamaica, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Stratton Mountain Resort and Mount Snow are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Traveling with kids? Consider The Nature Museum and Vermont Museum of Mining and Minerals. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledding and snowmobiling.

What's nearby

  • Hot Glass Works - 9 min walk
  • Jamaica State Park - 4 min drive
  • Stratton Mountain Resort - 20 min drive
  • Magic Mountain Ski Resort - 27 min drive
  • Mount Snow - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Bellows Falls Station - 48 min drive
  • Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • West Townshend Country Store - 7 min drive
  • Honeypie Restaurant - 10 min drive
  • Townshend Dam Diner - 8 min drive
  • Ungrounded Coffee Roasters - 10 min drive
  • Tony's Pizza - 10 min drive

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

4/5 Good

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ski weekend
Absolutely loved this house! Everything was clear and simple. Great space, clean and inviting! We would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Joseph F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Stay - Very Unique Home
We traveled with our children and some good friends for an annual ski trip over the holiday weekend. It was an exceptional weekend in no small part to Rob’s home. Rob was very helpful in the lead up to the stay fielding any questions we had. The home is well appointed with high end furnishings and felt more like staying at a friend’s house rather than a VRBO rental. The layout was perfect for our group. Outside of the living room there was a loft for the kids to play or watch a movie. The location is outstanding - less than 15 minutes to Stratton while feeling tucked away in nature given the island location. It was an extraordinarily relaxing spot with fabulous views from the whole house of the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

5/5 Excellent

amy m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family gathering for nearby wedding
We can't say enough great things about this beautiful home! The house is lovely, cozy-comfortable with anything & everything we needed; even right sized play and practicality for the two-year-old. The property is amazing. We enjoyed walking the trails, listening to the river, & relaxing together. To top it off, the host was delightful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

5/5 Excellent

Deborah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vermont joy
This was a lovely place and perfect for 8 adults. Wasn’t designed for the baby but there were plenty of us to keep an eye on him. The house design and construction is impressive. Very open but feels very homey.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Jun Ho S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Place to Unwind
Stayed here with my family during July 4 weekend and it was even better than the descriptions. The house is as well maintained, stocked and thoughtfully designed as described in the listing and the prior guests' comments. What you can't get from those sources is just how calming and rejuvenating it is to be right next to the river, with the sound of rushing water constantly lowering blood pressure and providing a great soundtrack to the natural beauty of the island and the surrounding woods. Kitchen is well stocked and you can get provisions from multiple locations but we tended to stay close by at West River Provisions. Rained a lot during our first few days but honestly didn't mind, as the house is cozy and very comfortable. Rob is a great host and very responsive. Would highly recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rob Kagan

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Why they chose this property

I took six years to build this house using the finist woods and handmade tiles. There are special details throughout this house to make it a one of a kind experience. You truly will not want to leave the house. The view from the house is a stunning river 12 months a year. I can never get enough of the view. And, we built an intricate trail system around the 100 acre island that the house sits on where you are apt to see turkeys, deer, beaver, foxes..........

What makes this property unique

This huge island is an oasis during these crazy times. There is plenty of room to roam, take a swim, bike and stretch out. We even have a garden for you to putter around in.

Skiing at Stratton is great and having the private parking pass that we include with the rental allows you to park at the foot of the mountain. This makes driving to the mountain a pleasure instead of a hassle.

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