Located in Johnson, this lovely house for $488 per night is a great option for your next trip. Escape to the Ponderosa in Vermont with 18 acres of nature and two beautifully landscaped ponds right outside your front door. With a hot tub, sauna, fire pit, ponds, arcade, gym and bar you be fully entertained at the house with friends and family—the perfect setting for bonding and making lifelong memories! The house is located just two min from gourmet groceries, coffee, hiking, biking, kayaking and river fun. And centrally located near three of Vermont's best ski resorts! THE SPACE This 4BR/3BA plus a finished basement with two trundle beds. It sleeps up to 8 adults plus 7 kids—it does not sleep 15 adults. It's located in the Green Mountains of Vermont offering an idyllic retreat complete with a hot tub, sauna, arcade, and two beautiful ponds filled with wildlife in the summer and a large sledding hill in the back in the winter, and much more. Spacious and stylish, the designer interior features 3500 square feet of living space. New floors, furniture, and updated kitchen appliances all add to the appeal. Centrally located with tons of summer activities just minutes away including kayaking, biking, hiking, fishing and more. And in the winter, if you’re not visiting one of the three top ski resorts closet by you can use the snow shoes and cross country skis included in your stay to explore the 18 acres out back or bundle up the kids and enjoy sledding down the huge hill (sleds provided). This home is in a quiet neighborhood and is ideal for families. PARTIES ARE NOT PERMITTED. LIVING AREA The welcoming upper living/dining room features a 8 person dining table (more room for the kids at the breakfast bar), a seating area with flat screen smart TV, sonos speakers, charging station and new furniture. The lower living room features a 75” flat screen smart TV, full bathroom, sauna, game closet, and wet bar with sink, beverage fridge and plenty of glass ware and bar tools to mix your favorite cocktails. Off the lower living room you’ll find the game room and gym featuring two arcades (Pac Man and Street Fighter), darts, and gym equipment (eliptical, stationary bike, weights, yoga mats, and a flat screen smart TV to stream your favorite workout). KITCHEN & DINING The gourmet kitchen is outfitted with a brand-new suite of stainless steel appliances – including a fully stocked coffee station (stocked with coffee, tea, sugar and creamers) and waffle bar for the kids (with genuine real VT maple syrup, of course). BED & BATH This home sleeps a maximum of 15 people. There is room for 8 adults in the four bedrooms plus finished basement each equipped with a smart TV and all have new beds and mattresses. Plus additional sleeping space for 7 kids on the bunk beds off the primary bedroom or on the pull out trundle bed in the full guest room, or on the double trundle beds in the lower level arcade/fitness room. The primary suite features a king bed, desk, smart TV and set of bunk beds for kids. The en-suite bathroom has radiant heat floors and is appointed with a double vanity and walk-in shower. The second guest room has a king bed, flat screen smart TV, dresser and spacious closet. The third guest room, bright and airy with a view of the mountain landscape in the back, has a queen bed, flat screen smart TV, rocking chair and spacious closet. The fourth guest room will make kids and adults smile, bright and airy with a feeling of being surrounded by nature, there’s a full bed with a pull out twin trundle, dresser and spacious closet. The fifth sleeping area is the lower level arcade/fitness area where on one end of the room there are two twin trundle beds sleeping a total of four kids. Each bedroom has a luggage rack, hamper and fan. And the bathrooms are stocked with the following travel size amenities: premium shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and hand soap. OUTDOOR AREA & AMENITIES So many areas to explore on this property. From the various activities in the front to the mowed path on the 18 acres in the back, you’ll have plenty to do right here on the property.. The private front yard includes a dining table for 8, a brand new 6 person hot tub, an upper patio with seating and a bbq and all with a view of the two beautifully landscaped ponds. The ponds feature two electric flowing waterfalls, a fountain and plenty of wildlife. The top pond is stocked with rainbow trout for fishing and both ponds have frogs and other creatures of all sizes. As if the ponds aren’t enough, the play structure, croquet and sand box ensure plenty of entertainment for the kids while the adults relax. For magic hour the whole group can enjoy happy hour in the 8 adirondacks chairs down by the pond with the firepit surrounded by wildlife and nature. In the winter months you can use the snow shoes, sleds and cross country skis provided to explore the 18 acres (mostly cleared) in the back! EXTRA PERKS & MORE DETAILS Complimentary high speed Wi-Fi, tons of books, and a brand new washer/dryer, and a second full size fridge in the basement (key for large groups) are provided along with keyless locks, a Nest thermostat system and wifi boosters and smoke alarms. Driveway parking is available for four cars and the garage off the entry way fits two cars. This is a three level home with stairs to each level. For those bringing dogs, we provide dog beds (with washable covers), dog blankets, dog dishes, doggie bags, doggie treats. LOCATION: 1.5 miles to Lamoille Valley Bike Tours, 10 miles to Vermont Canoe & Kayak Tours, less than 1 mile to numerous swimming holes and hiking 18 miles to Stowe, 16 miles to Smugglers Notch, 34 miles to Jay Peak PLEASE NOTE: By booking this property, you are agreeing to: - The House Rules; - That all eligible refunds are subject to a 6% cancellation fee to cover the credit card processing fees; AND - You are giving permission to SafelyStay,Inc., to verify your identity and check criminal databases to confirm your reservation. Complete terms regarding Safely's guest verification can be found on their website. You will receive an email to complete your screening. - We do not accept cancelations due to Ski Mountain ticket availability or regional storms or evacuations. We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for requests to cancel that fall outside of our cancellation policy as stated in our renters agreement.