4 Mi to Sugarbush Resort: Waitsfield Retreat

Amazing and Spacious Home! Love the amenities, hot tub, fire pit and fully accommodating hosts!

Our stay for our daughter’s graduation was amazing! House was spotless and fully stocked with sheets towels paper towels etc. We enjoy our stay immensely and will be back! This was close to so many great restaurants, distilleries, breweries and the biggest Ben and Jerry’s. We loved everything about this stay and the hosts were easy to reach and checked in with us!

Cozy cabin with tons of sleeping space in an idylic location!

We loved our stay at this property. If you are looking for a true Mad River Vermont feel, this is the spot for you. We wrapped up 5 days in the Valley at this retreat. The house has a ton of features and amenities to make your stay comfortable. We visited with my parents, my 3 sons (twins (19) & a 10 year old) plus my brother, his wife, daughter (9) and son (7). We had beds to spare. There is so much to do in Vermont so while we did partake in all the house offered, we also were moments away from so much more. Hiking, biking, amazing food, shopping, 2 ski resorts plus picturesque scenery are all right there. My parents enjoyed escaping to the reading nook which was a separate room for small breaks from rowdy card playing. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed. The couches were so comforatble! The owners were also very responsive though everything was so well laid out, we did not need their assistance. If you require modern touches and sleek design, move on and prepare to spend a great deal more. However, if you are seeking a place to retreat and connect with family and friends, this is the spot for you! We all commented that we are looking forward to our next trip to this special space.

Great Location Not So Great House

Beautiful wooded lot, peaceful location with easy access to surrounding activities. The house was disappointing. In dire need of cosmetic upgrade and some TLC. House was poorly maintained with safety concerns. One look at any of the wiring or hook ups revealed patch work. The smoke / CO2 detectors were non-functional and were at end of life (not able to replace batteries). Upon arrival the kitchen sink had a significant leak with water dripping from under the sink cabinet and floor and carpet quite wet. The contact person was responsive and did have the plumber come out the next day. Unfortunately the sink still had a slight drip after the repair. The weather allowed for open windows but the majority of the screens were so bent that a significant amount of mosquitos kept getting in. All the window sills had a collection of dead bugs. The level of cleanliness was bare minimum. The tubs and toilets and kitchen counters were clean but rest of the house was not. Vents filled with dust. Anyone with asthma or allergies would have a significant problem. I needed to take sinus decongestant most of the week as the house was musty. The house has some charm and potential but desperatley needs improved level of cleaning and upgrading. The kitchen was a disorganized mess. The hot tub was a joke. All clips on the cover were broken, the sandbag put on the cover to hold it down had a tear. We were told that the water had recently been changed but was hard to believe. Didn't feel it was clean enough to use. Awesome Weber grill on the deck and plenty of cookware. The string of lights around the deck were nice but one bulb was broken with half of it still in the socket and most of the other bulbs were not functioning. The contact person did have another box sent to the house which arrived on either Wednesday or Thursday. The instructions for the 5 remote controls in front of the main tv did not match up and was very frustrating to figure out. We are tech savvy and it still took an annoying amount of time to figure them all out. We actually left a day early because we had enough and would rather be in our own clean, safe, uncluttered home. A walk through between guests or at least periodically could eliminate some of the issues but an overall upgrade is sorely needed to make this a relaxing, inviting home worth the price.