Private House with Fantastic Views off Home Stretch Trail
About this house rental
Timberframe house on Bear Peak side of Killington Ski Area has everything you need for a quiet mountain side vacation any time of year. Located off a long private driveway on a steep wooded lot, you will feel like you are living in a treehouse. Just a three minute walk from driveway to Homestretch ski trail, the house is easy to ski from and ski to. Be on the slopes in no time and stop by the house for lunch. In early or late season, the house is a short drive to Bear Mountain base and 10 minutes to the Killington base area. Winter views through large picture windows are spectacular with sight-lines to the south, Bear Peak and Skye Peak. The summer is perfect for hiking, and mountain biking. The Skyeship Gondola mid-station access road leads right from the house and leads to mountain biking and hiking trails. Swimming, kayaking, rafting, and golf are all near by. Fall is the time to see the leaves turning color. Built on a slope, the house is accessed through a set of stairs leading down from the driveway. Entry is through a mud room ideal for putting boots on and off and hanging outdoor clothing. The main floor has a fully equipped kitchen, dining room, living room and large half bath. The living room has a wood-stove and large HDTV. The main level has sliders to decks off the living room and off the dining room. The master bedroom is one floor up with a king bed and large picture windows. The second floor also includes a full bathroom with double vanities as well as an area under the eave with a twin bed. The third floor is a loft area with two queen beds. Two more bedrooms, both with queen beds, a family room and another full bath are on the lower level. Purchased in 2013, the house has undergone extensive renovations to include new insulation, windows, siding, deck, appliances, electric service, wood stove, furniture, beds & mattresses, carpet, and tile floors. A new 6 person hot-tub was added in 2014. Note that access to the house is on mountain roads which can be slippery in winter. All wheel or front wheel drive are highly recommended for winter months. The house has many stairs, loft area and decks which may pose safety hazards to small children. Open loft area and interior wood doors and walls do not provide sound insulation. Cleaning is included in rate.
Amenities
Pool
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Ski in / Ski out
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Great for pets
Includes essentialsSki in / Ski out, Pool, Pets allowed and more
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Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(43 Reviews)
10.0
The house was perfect for a group of 4 friends for a weekend ski trip. We each had our own room and there was plenty of space to spread out. Good location a short walk to the trails. Something had gotten into the trash before we got there and the firewood was running low, but the owner was very responsive and had someone clean up and dig out some more firewood by the time we returned from the slopes on our first day.
5.0
Great location. Very comfortable and warm house. Had several area wide power outages over the weekend but Michael was very responsive and although not much he could do about them, he was great about keeping us up to date and the wood stove provide more than adequate heat.
5.0
House location was great. Plenty of room for 8 of us.
5.0
A very beautiful house, there were four families and at the same time there was enough space, very large windows. Very close and convenient to get to the ski slopes. We will recommend it to our friends and also want to return there again. Have a very good time.
5.0
Our group had only good things to say about this property! Very rustic/ski lodge vibes. We were a group of 9 adults, and it fit us perfectly. The location was amazing, and we lucked out and we’re able to take advantage of the ski on/ski off trail. 10/10 would recommend and we can’t wait to stay here again!
4.0
Had an awesome Time with Family & Friends
House was Great! We couldn’t Ski out / ski in Trail was closed, but it’s a short ride to any of the lodges! Reasonable rate, Would go back!
5.0
This rustic timber frame home is very unique and fun to stay at. You are immersed in the feeling of being on a mountain side in a modern cabin, yet have all the amenities you need to feel at home. The beds are very comfortable and the wood stove warms the home. Everyone enjoyed their time and Michael was super easy to work with. This was a just the perfect place for our family to stay.
5.0
Beautiful chalet. Great for families.
5.0
The chalet was rustic and quaint. Very peaceful setting....loved the hot tub. It was a great feature which we enjoyed in the morning and after a great day of skiing. Beds are very comfy.
5.0
Lovely
The chalet was rustic and quaint. Very peaceful setting....loved the hot tub. It was a great feature which we enjoyed in the morning and after a great day of skiing. Beds are very comfy.
5.0
Loved the skiing at Killington. The house’s location is perfect: walk down driveway and up the road, and slap on your skis. You’ll literally walk more down the driveway than up the road. The house has the rooms well spread out so the adults could have our space and the teens theirs. Michael was very responsive.
5.0
Cute, rustic house with great location
Loved the skiing at Killington. The house’s location is perfect: walk down driveway and up the road, and slap on your skis. You’ll literally walk more down the driveway than up the road. The house has the rooms well spread out so the adults could have our space and the teens theirs. Michael was very responsive.
5.0
The place is amazing perfect place if your looking for a place with ski in an ski out
5.0
It was a great place to ski in an out
The place is amazing perfect place if your looking for a place with ski in an ski out
5.0
We had a great vacation at this house. The pictures do not do it justice - it is really lovely, rustic, and comfortable. The kitchen is well equipped, the couches comfortable, lots of book and games. We enjoyed the hot tub. The ski in ski out is not the easist(stairs, steep driveway & a few hundred foor walk), but we all did it! It was much easier after the 18 inches of snow that fell.
5.0
Go for it!
We had a great vacation at this house. The pictures do not do it justice - it is really lovely, rustic, and comfortable. The kitchen is well equipped, the couches comfortable, lots of book and games. We enjoyed the hot tub. The ski in ski out is not the easist(stairs, steep driveway & a few hundred foor walk), but we all did it! It was much easier after the 18 inches of snow that fell.
5.0
Great ski house
Overall a wonderful experience. The wood burner gave a nice cozy feel to the house.The only bad thing was not enough snow so couldn't ski from the house but it was a short trip to the slopes.. Would love to stay again!
5.0
Seluded stay on the mountainside
Nice secluded stay at huge house on the mountainside. Peaceful area, quiet, lots of hiking nearby, hot tub was great enjoyed it 1-2 times every day!
4.0
Killington is a great ski/outdoor resort area! During the week we stayed we ventured north to Burlington- south to Weston-east to Saint Johnsbury!
Our host Michael was very easy to reach and responded promptly!
The house is as described... sitting on the side of the mountain. Lots of stairs inside and out! Beds were comfortable. Kitchen well stocked. Hot tub was a nice feature.
Some minor concerns were the dryer took forever to dry but the owner was aware and knew he needed to look into it. The showers were small but certainly usable. Slight musty smell in the lower level bedrooms again still usable though. Overall we completely enjoyed our Killington mountain vacation!
5.0
The house and location was everything that we were hoping for. Excellent privacy, super fast and reliable Internet, plenty of space and fully equipped. We wanted for nothing. The peace and quiet was serene and blissful yet the house was close enough to golf, kayaking and the access road to be convenient, too. Just a perfect summer respite and one we highly recommend.
4.0
Great Location
Killington is a great ski/outdoor resort area! During the week we stayed we ventured north to Burlington- south to Weston-east to Saint Johnsbury!
Our host Michael was very easy to reach and responded promptly!
The house is as described... sitting on the side of the mountain. Lots of stairs inside and out! Beds were comfortable. Kitchen well stocked. Hot tub was a nice feature.
Some minor concerns were the dryer took forever to dry but the owner was aware and knew he needed to look into it. The showers were small but certainly usable. Slight musty smell in the lower level bedrooms again still usable though. Overall we completely enjoyed our Killington mountain vacation!
5.0
Didn't want to leave
The house and location was everything that we were hoping for. Excellent privacy, super fast and reliable Internet, plenty of space and fully equipped. We wanted for nothing. The peace and quiet was serene and blissful yet the house was close enough to golf, kayaking and the access road to be convenient, too. Just a perfect summer respite and one we highly recommend.
5.0
Great fall getaway
Great location- perched on the side of the mountain, easy access to trails for hiking (wasn't ski season for us) . House was clean, well-equipped and perfect for our quick 5 day getaway. Hot tub was clean and perfect. The owner was great with communications, responsive and helpful.
Covid precautions were good. Thanks for the great mini- vacation during foliage season in these strange times!
5.0
We visited in the summer for some hiking and biking and it was perfect for unwinding at the end of the day. Settled in the mountain, the home was secluded, quiet, and offered peaceful views which was a nice escape from city living. Home was clean and cozy, and very spacious. Owner was very helpful, and I would not hesitate to return in any season. I highly recommend this property!
5.0
Perfect Vermont Escape
We visited in the summer for some hiking and biking and it was perfect for unwinding at the end of the day. Settled in the mountain, the home was secluded, quiet, and offered peaceful views which was a nice escape from city living. Home was clean and cozy, and very spacious. Owner was very helpful, and I would not hesitate to return in any season. I highly recommend this property!
5.0
Great cabin for groups
Had a wonderful stay in late February 2020. Mountain was 100% open. House was clean, spacious, and well equipped. Kitchen has just about anything you could need to cook meals. We had a group of 9 and everyone had enough space, and not much complaints about sound travel through the house. The Home Stretch trail is a little bit of a walk from the house, but easily manageable. Michael was a great and responsive host. Would definitely stay again.
5.0
Large House - Walkable to Slope
The house was great. It fit my extended family comfortably. It was walkable to the Home Stretch slope. I would stay here again next year.
5.0
Great house in great location
We had great time - easy walk to the slopes, nice views, deck with great hot tub.
5.0
The coolest cabin on the mountain!
Super easy everything.
10 out of 10, would come again.
5.0
Hidden Gem Great For Small Group
Our group of eleven greatly enjoyed our stay over MLK weekend (January 12-15, 2018) and the pictures on HomeAway do not do the property justice! The house has a great "cabin in the woods" romantic/rustic feel and was perfect for our group ski trip. We had wonderful access to Bear Mountain and could see the Skyeship Gondola Stage I from the hot tub.
The house has four bedrooms - two queens in the basement, one king on the second level, and two queens on the third level in one room, plus a fifth "alcove room" on the second floor with space for a single bed. We all had plenty of room to stretch out and sleep comfortably without being on top of each other.
The main level was well appointed - a spacious and well-equipped kitchen and the adjoining dining room table where we sat 10 comfortably and were able to squeeze in an 11th made shared meals easy. The main living room is a little cramped - maybe room for six on two couches - but not the end of the world, the wood burning stove was a great touch. The hot tub on the deck was fantastic and was the hit of the weekend (seats four comfortably), and the propane grill on the small deck was great to have as well!
The house is a little hard to find initially - the driveway really angles back on the right side - everyone missed it the first time even knowing it was there! Very quiet location though with a long driveway and plenty of parking - we fit 5 vehicles no problem.
Only knock is trail access - not exactly "ski in, ski out" but the Homestretch blue trail is about 500 feet or so walking distance from the house - entrance to the trail is unmarked, and if the trail is closed (like it was for us), you won't know it until you want to ski home later that afternoon to discover it's shut down. Not the end of the world, but made getting home at the end of the day a little tricky!
Overall a fantastic house and Michael was a very responsive host. We would not hesitate to stay here again in the future!
5.0
Beautiful chalet with rustic feel but fully modern with ammenities
We stayed for a week in February with 7 people and really loved this place. It's about 200 feet walk down the driveway and up the street to the homestretch trail which takes you to the bottom of the SkyeShip gondola. The chalet has a huge, well equipped fully modern kitchen where we did alot of meal preparation after our ski days. There are 2 common areas (1 upstairs and 1 downstairs) with a beautiful wood stove. Nice large dinning table for big dinners or evenings of board games. The hot tub is beautiful !! All of the sleeping arrangements were comfortable and there were enough pillows and towels. Can't say enough good things about this spot - I plan to rent it again! It's great for groups of 6-8 who are looking for ski on ski off with a real chalet feel
5.0
Great house, great time!
The house was amazing. All the amenities you could want and Michael was a great host doing all he can to take care of us. We will do this over and over. I recommend for anyone coming to killington especially families.
5.0
Beautiful ski lodge in a magical setting
Our party of eleven had a fantastic time at Michael's lodge over New Year 16/17. The photographs don't do this place justice - it is truly in a magical setting. The lodge is very private - located up a long driveway surrounded by trees, yet with beautiful views of the Green Mtns and Killington's slopes. The house is huge inside - easily accomodating 11 people from three families - when you wanted privacy, you could get it.
The lodge is very well kitted out - it has just about every kitchen appliance/utensil known to man, and furnishings & fittings were solid/rustic style which although not boutique trendy(!) fitted in well with the environment. We all agreed that the beds were really comfy!!
After a full day's skiing, us oldies thought it was lovely to relax in the hot tub or in front of the wood burner, whereas the younger members of our party thought the wifi connection was good.
My only word of warning is that the lodge doesn't have easy access to the slopes - especially for inexperienced skiers. Home Stretch slope is a 250/300 yard walk away but despite bountiful snow, it was closed and ungroomed. The alternative was to walk a further 200 yds through the garden of another property on to Great Eastern. We decided to ski Home Stretch despite it being closed, but had to negotiate a number of streams and bumps.
A minor inconvenience in what was a lovely stay, and I would not hesitate to recommend.
5.0
Great place to stay at Killington
We rented for a guys' ski weekend in mid-March 2016. House was just what we needed- lots of beds, nice deck and hot tub close to slopes. It is set up well with lots of space to spread out on 3 floors. Wood stove was nice as well. We ate all of our meals in, and the kitchen had everything we needed to prepare a big meal for a group.
Unfortunately 2016 was a horrible year for snow in New England, so we missed the ski in/out part by the time we rented in March. I think the week before that side of the mountain was still open for skiing, but the rain washed it away. I imagine in any other year, we would have been fine with a short walk to trails.
We were still only a couple of minutes from Bear Mountain lodge by car, so we were not too disappointed. Spring skiing was awesome!
I would recommend this property to anyone looking for a nice, convenient place to stay at Killington for skiing or even in the summer to explore VT..
4.0
Pictures don't do this house justice!
Amazing house. We were more than impressed when we walked through the door. Very large inside. Plenty of room for my 8 guests. Hot tub was big and a great way to relax. Kitchen was well equipped. Unfortunately there wasn't much snow so we couldn't take advantage of the ski on/ski off. But the gondola was 5 mins down the road and worked perfectly. Michael was always available and never took more than a day to respond via email and even quicker via text. Will be looking to rent again in the future.
5.0
Perfect for our ski weekend!
This house was absolutely perfect for our family ski weekend. If you're looking for HGTV decor, go somewhere else. But if you want a comfy, rustic ski lodge atmosphere, this is your place! Everyone had plenty of room, the hot tub was great at the end of the day and we had everything we needed. Michael was very attentive and communicated with us every step of the way. He even volunteered to bring us another tank for the grill (driving up from Boston) if we wanted! The only drawback to our trip was the lack of snow on the mountain, but our awesome accommodations made up for that. We're already planning for next year!
5.0
Great location, Very clean, Ski chalet-feel
First timers at Killington--this was a lucky find. Great house steps from trails that lead to the Skyship gondola. We hit freshly groomed trails before lifts were even spinning-no need to lose an hour or more in the lodge with bags and gear. Clean, warm, roomy well appointed house--big heated mud room with hooks everywhere for gear to dry, new hot tub on deck with Killington Mountain views, wood burning stove, 2 dens (send the kids downstairs!). True ski chalet feel. Layout fine for ski-aged kids, though might be tough for toddlers crawling or just walking. Driveway a bit tough in season-AWD recommended. Owner easy to contact/work with. When we come back to Killington, will definitely book this house again.
5.0
Convenient, cozy, unique!
My family and I stayed here and absolutely loved it! To start, the house is not only unique in architecture, but also in decor. It definitely added to the experience of being up in the mountains and a cozy mountain home. As many have stated in previous reviews, the pictures truly do not do this house justice. A bonus was that the house provides fresh linen and towels for your stay! This was great as it was one less thing we had to pack. Everything for the house was provided, rock salt and sand for the driveway and walkways, shovels, plenty of wood for the woodstove, etc. The hot-tub was a huge plus, especially after a long day of skiing and being out in the cold! The location was perfect for us. Even though we went during a time Killington did not have much snow, the access to trails was not only convenient, but trails were open even with minimal snow. The access to the Great Eastern ski trail was perfect! With a small walk or a 1 minute car ride, you can literally hop right on and off trails. My family and I highly recommend! Michael was a pleasure to work with and got back to us immediately in communicating.
5.0
Very nice, unique and rustic cabin ! Great value !
Very comfortable and larger than appears in pics. Unfortunately the weather was wacky, which left us in the house for 2 days straight. Lucky the house was large enough as to not feel cramped (we had the max guest amount ). Also we were able to entertain ourselves with games, wifi, smart TV with Netflix , and the Hot tub . Skiing was a short walk to the trails, that lead down to Gondala and lodge. The house is a good value, when you compare prices it becomes evident . Definetly would recommend a stay !
5.0
Best deal at Killington, hands down.
Awesome ski house that is definitely nicer in person than in the pics. Short warm-up walk to home stretch trail (says blue but feels like a green trail), hot tub, wood stove, comfy beds, ample space, excellent views of the mountain, very accommodating owner, and a fantastic price... What more could you ask for? The sound traveling through the house shouldn't be an issue-- nothing a Nature Sounds app can't fix. And if you're looking to crash early and sleep late on a ski trip at the Beast then you should probably be reconsidering your vacation choice ;). Also, stopping at the house for lunch is absolutely an option, our group did it all 3 days-- the property is less than 1/4 mile to the trail and the Skyeship Gondola takes you all the way to mid-mountain in one shot! No hidden taxes or cleaning fees either, everything is rolled into the nightly price, which is unheard of. So unless you enjoy spending double or triple the price to be right on the trail, don't hesitate to book this place!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Mendon?
The average price for a rental in Mendon is $354 per night. This rental is $87 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Private House with Fantastic Views off Home Stretch Trail. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Private House with Fantastic Views off Home Stretch Trail. Enjoy the water!
Is Private House with Fantastic Views off Home Stretch Trail pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Private House with Fantastic Views off Home Stretch Trail?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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