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Secluded large country home for big groups with giant open yard for outdoor fun.

Secluded large country home for big groups with giant open yard for outdoor fun.

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Exterior
Dining
Property grounds
Living room

Overview of Secluded large country home for big groups with giant open yard for outdoor fun.

Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 15279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Whitingham, VT
  • Popular LocationHarriman Reservoir14 min drive
  • Popular LocationMassachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art30 min drive
  • Popular LocationMount Snow36 min drive
  • AirportRutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)90 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

+1

Bedroom 4

2 bathrooms

downstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

upstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Secluded large country home for big groups with giant open yard for outdoor fun.

The 3000 sq ft house is located on 13.5 acres. The yard & house faces south, so warm & sunny. Mount snow ski area is 20 miles away, the town of Wilmington is 12 miles away and the town of Readsboro is 2 miles away. Readsboro has nice general store with mainly food & beverage as well as gasoline. The Readsboro Inn is a full restaurant and bar as well there is a nice breakfast eatery down the street. There is quick access to the VAST snowmobile trail through the back yard. Atherton meadows state wildlife management area is a short hike away up through the backyard. Thunder Mountain Bike Park is another fun activity only 14 miles away down into MA.
The house was built in the late 70's. The furnace is an oil burner - forced air system, as well as a large wood burning stove. There is a full concrete basement. The cooking stove is propane as well as the tank less hot water heater.
There are 2 bedrooms down stairs, the larger bedroom has a full & a twin bed, the other has 2 single beds. There is a full bath downstairs with a shower and tub. Upstairs the is a full bath with a large shower. There are 2 large bedrooms upstairs, one of the rooms has 4 twin beds & a king, the other has 2 twins & a king . There is plenty of room for air mattresses and foam for kids to sleep on.
The house is very spacious and functional for big groups.
You enter through a slider on the right side of the house next to the drive way into the wood burning stove room / TV room. Which has couches for 8 to 10 to sit. There is a big coat / boot room to the right and the laundry room is next on the right.
Then straight ahead into the kitchen. There is a bar with stools that is open into a large room on the left that has couches and a bumper pool table. The kitchen has two large tables for eating and endless chairs. There is a door in the middle of the kitchen into the backyard.
At the far end of the kitchen is a hallway that leads to two bedrooms, bathroom and the up stairs. This is a country home geared toward large families with kids and pets. The house is clean with very little clutter and things for kids to break. Few things are brand new but nothing is trashed or ripped up. There is rail around the wood burning stove to keep kids away and for drying clothes. The kitchen is loaded with pots, pans, plates, silverware, cups, glasses and everything a kitchen could need. Big gas stove, oven, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, coffee maker & keurig etc..
The yard and surrounding woods are perfect for year round outdoor fun. The only neighbor is in deep in the woods across the street. The property is surrounded by state forest perfect for hiking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, mountain biking and snowmobiling. The yard is a huge 13 1/2 acre rolling hill that faces south getting plenty of sun. Roughly 1/2 of the property is mowed grass with level areas behind the house and up the yard for outdoor functions, picnics and games. There is a nice level area to set up a badminton or volley ball net. The yard winds up the hill to offer beautiful mountain views of sunrise and sunset. Winter time sledding is endless. The driveway goes straight up the hill with ample parking down by the road and up into the yard. There is a beautiful flowing creek the winds down the right side of the yard. In the spring and summer the yard is fill with flowers, 5 different types of apple trees, a pear tree, 2 blue berry bushes and endless red and black raspberries. Lake Whitingham has a public boat launch a couple miles down the street for all types of boating and fishing. The other direction up the street near Readsboro is the Sherman reservoir which is part of the Deerfield River, great for fishing and kayaking. Both lakes are also great for swimming and just floating on a tube on a hot summer day.

Property manager

Chris Thompson

Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3-17
5 years old and older not suitable for toddlers

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please smoke outside. Please take your trash - leave bottles and cans outside. Please bring sheets and towels.
We recommend taking a bag of garbage to mountain or store when going out on a daily basis. $30 a BAG WILL BE CHARGED TO RENTER FOR GARBAGE LEFT BEHIND

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Whitingham

Located in Whitingham, this vacation home is in the mountains and on a river. Honora Winery and Clarksburg State Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Woodford State Park and Hogback Mountain Conservation Area. Traveling with kids? Consider Southern Vermont Natural History Museum, or check out an event or a game at Zoar Outdoor/Deerfield Valley Canopy Tours. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Whitingham, VT

What's nearby

  • Harriman Reservoir - 14 min drive
  • Mohawk Trail State Forest - 23 min drive
  • Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art - 30 min drive
  • Mount Snow - 36 min drive
  • Williams College - 38 min drive

Getting around

  • Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • J’Ville Craft Brewery - 12 min drive
  • Always Emma's Cafe - 3 min drive
  • Honora Winery & Vineyard - 12 min drive
  • Remedy Wine Bar - 11 min drive
  • The Depot Tavern - 11 min drive

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family birthday weekend getaway
Great experience, a lot of fun, Chris the owner was very very helpful. A really nice area of Vermont. House had plenty of room, plenty of comfortable beds. And we loved the dining room table and the woodstove room
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very convenient to Mt. Snow
Host was very accomodating. House is very large located in quiet area. Large beautiful yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chloe K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
awesome family ski spot!
Had the best couple of days skiiing at Stowe with a large group of friends and family. More than enough room for everyone after a long day of skiing, and Stowe was only a 30 min drive. Chris was super helpful with the property since the temp dropped right before we arrived, and took the time to clear out the driveway and help with iciness. The house is full of hilarious character, and we had a blast!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ethan F., Braintree

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Time
We were up for a ski vacation and Chris couldn’t have been more accommodating., great communication throughout, and wanted to make sure we had a great stay. The wood stove made for a really warm and inviting game room, lots of space to spread out for younger and older kids, and easy ride to Mount Snow! Loved the creative and homey decorations - made for a fun scavenger hunt for the younger kids. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Orlagh B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
Stayed for a ski trip with friends. Easy ride to the mountain. House was very clean with lots of beds to sleep in. Awesome experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by Chris Thompson

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