Escape to the Ponderosa in Vermont, nestled on 18 acres of nature with two beautifully landscaped ponds. This spacious retreat offers endless entertainment for friends and family, including a hot tub, sauna, fire pit arcade and gym – perfect for bonding and making lifelong memories!
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 153500 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Hot tub, sauna, arcade, 18 acres
This smoke-free holiday home features a water park, a fitness centre and a sauna. Other amenities include a hot tub, laundry facilities and an arcade/games room. The holiday home has 5 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a patio. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with dining tables and kitchen islands. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include baths or showers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and computer monitors.
Recreational amenities at the holiday home include a water park, a hot tub, a sauna and a fitness centre.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Sauna
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV
Stereo
Video games
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Computer monitor
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In the mountains
On the waterfront
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Gym
Kayak
Snow sports gear
Water park
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Rafting nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Pet fee of $95 per pet applies.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Contact host for events. Gorgeous location for wed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Contact host for events. Gorgeous location for wed
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
Property is also known as
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About the area
Located in Johnson, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Smugglers Notch and Stowe Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Consider Barn at Smugglers' Notch for a night out or Brown & Jenkins Coffee Roasters if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Johnson travel guide
How much is parking at Hot tub, sauna, arcade, 18 acres?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Hot tub, sauna, arcade, 18 acres?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Hot tub, sauna, arcade, 18 acres?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Hot tub, sauna, arcade, 18 acres located?
This family-friendly Johnson holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Beard Park, Lower Pond and Dewey Green. Buddhist Peace Garden and College Garden and Playground are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Hot tub, sauna, arcade, 18 acres Reviews
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House and property were beautiful. House had plenty of room for our large group which ranged in ages from infants to 50’s.
Location was very central to all the activities we wanted to do.
We celebrated my husband’s birthday at the house, and it was amazing! The house was perfect for couples and single people. There was enough space to hang out, play games and have dinner all together. Hot tub and sauna were a great addition to relax after all day skiing in Stowe. I wish the house was a little closer to Stowe but 40 min drive was doable. I really appreciate the responsiveness of the host and highly recommend them for booking.
We stayed at this lovely home for a long weekend in Feb. 2025. It was well equiped, very nicely decorated and the beds and couches were all super comfortable. I had brought food with us to cook and forgot the basics (salt, pepper, olive oil), fortunately they supplied all of that which was so nice. They even had a fresh bag of coffee and pancake mix. The mangement company was extrememly attentive, responded to all texts quickly. There was a snow storm during our stay (of course) and the driveway was plowed multiple times. We would highly recommend and would definitely stay there again. Thanks for a wonderful weekend.
We can't say enough about our experience at the Ponderosa. The home is within close proximity to all sorts of nearby activities. Despite mostly rainy weather during our stay, we were able to squeeze in a fun zip lining tour about 20 minutes from the home. The Ponderosa was very well maintained and was well equipped to entertain folks of all ages. There was a croquet set, darts, a playset, sandbox, hot tub, sauna, and two arcade video games. Jayla was easily accessible and very responsive. We highly recommend this home to anyone looking to vacation in Vermont!
We love this place! The location, house, amenities , host all were top notch! House was clean and well appointed with everything one would need. Loved that! The location was beyond expectations! So beautiful! Love all the seating areas. Would have love a chase lounge to nap in but otherwise was perfect! Host was fantastic and well connected and approachable. The hot tube was wonderful and clean! Unfortunately, we didn’t get a chance to use the fire pit outside because it rained on the we wanted to use it. Overall a fantastic stay! We would highly recommend!
This home was breathtaking. It was extremely clean. My best friend and my 2 adult daughters go away for a girls weekend every year to catch up on life and provide support to each other in our endeavors. It’s more like a women’s retreat. We refocus, reassess and when we leave we are rejuvenated. We eat amazing food ( my oldest is a chef) we enjoyed the house and jacuzzi. Everything was perfect. Even the management was super responsive when we had questions. The house was spacious and the family room down stairs was a a favorite spot to hang out. The locate is beautiful and we definitely want to go back! If you’re on the fence- jump! You won’t regret this home!
This house was everything we could have hoped for and more! Our family (8 adults + kids and dogs) stayed here for the week of Thanksgiving and we were honestly blown away at how much the house had to offer. The kitchen & appliances were fully stocked with everything we could have needed for big family meals, including plenty of plates, serving ware, platters, mugs/glasses, etc. despite us being a large group. The house and property grounds were beautiful and very clean. We used the hot tub and sauna daily, both which were incredible additions to an already lovely experience in the house. We also loved having the two separate living room spaces (one upstairs and one downstairs) to spread out in throughout the week. The house was well equipped for children as well. The kids (ages 6-10) loved having so much outdoor space to play and the game room downstairs was also a big hit for them. In terms of location, the house is under 15 minutes to a large grocery store and only about 25 minutes to Stowe.
Overall, we couldn't recommend The Ponderosa enough! We would love to stay here again.
Highly recommend this VRBO, has every amenity you could imagine... hot tub, snowshoes and more! Clean and simple individual bedrooms for privacy for the whole family. Cozy, especially during a snowstorm. The price is a little steep per night but nothing disappointed.
Cassandra T.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Eva V.
25 Aug 2025
Fabulous
We had a wonderful time with our children and grandchildren. The house was spacious and clean with lots of indoor and outdoor spaces to congregate. Pac Man was a big hit. We cooked most nights, and the open concept, and large kitchen made it easy with all the necessary utensils.
The spa was a bonus, and the yard was just incredible. The frogs in the pond were entertaining and smore's around the fire pit were great.
Lots to do in the area, hiking, visits to Stowe, Johnson and Burlington. Breweries and creamy's always a delight.
The team was incredibly responsive!!
The house is clean, and has everything you need to make your stay comfortable. But it is the outdoors that made this place special. There’s blueberry bushes and apple trees. Irises and lupine dot the landscape. The different kinds of dragonflies are flying around teasing the frogs in the ponds. At night was my favorite. Frogs chirping and fireflies flashing in the dark of the night. Looked like fairies. Very magical and will be back next year to stay longer.
Beautiful house and property. We would definitely book the house again. If you want to avoid the crowds of Stowe but still be close enough to go, it’s great for that too.
The grounds of the property are spectacular and provide a great atmosphere for you and your party to stay home and enjoy the beautiful surrou rings. The house was recently renovated and refurbished and tastefully done. And the mattresses are so comfortable - we all slept great!
Overall a great experience