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Dog-friendly forest home on 2.6 acres with hot tub, EV charger & woodstove

Holiday home in Waitsfield with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Tucked away in Vermont's woodlands, The Nest offers a secluded retreat with private hot tub and crackling wood stove. Spend summer mornings on the 360-degree wraparound deck listening to birdsong and brook sounds or roast marshmallows around the firepit.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61568 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

Dog-friendly forest home on 2.6 acres with hot tub, EV charger & woodstove

Holiday home in Waitsfield with kitchen and patio
This smoke-free holiday home features Access to hot tub, laundry facilities and barbecues. The holiday home provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 3 bathrooms and a washing machine, and other amenities include a patio and a TV.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.
Recreational amenities at the holiday home include Access to hot tub.

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

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Snowmobiling 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 1,568 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2. Weight limit: 50 lbs each.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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
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 required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

111823

About the area

Map
Fayston, VT

What's nearby

  • Mad River Glen Cooperative - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Practice Slope Chair Lift - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Single Chair Lift - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Sunnyside Ski Lift - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Mad River - 8 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Waterbury Station - 27 min drive
  • Montpelier, VT (MPV-Edward F. Knapp State) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lawson's Finest Liquids - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Three Mountain Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Green Mountain Lounge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪American Flatbread - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Mad Taco - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-friendly forest home on 2.6 acres with hot tub, EV charger & woodstove pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dog-friendly forest home on 2.6 acres with hot tub, EV charger & woodstove?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly forest home on 2.6 acres with hot tub, EV charger & woodstove?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly forest home on 2.6 acres with hot tub, EV charger & woodstove?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly forest home on 2.6 acres with hot tub, EV charger & woodstove located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps from Mad River Valley and within 3 mi (5 km) of Mad River Glen Cooperative and Single Chair Lift. Practice Slope Chair Lift and Sunnyside Ski Lift are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Dog-friendly forest home on 2.6 acres with hot tub, EV charger & woodstove Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location!

A+ True Ski House
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Melinda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Overall good stay

Great stay, hot tub great. Regarding communications I am hoping the owner can confirm if they can ship my young daughters swimsuit we unfortunately left behind. Overall would recommend just hopeful we can receive what we left.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

"Adventure" for sure

The property itself is lovely and as advertised, though as other reviews point out, the hot tub is in an enclosed, insulated hut. This trades views of the scenery (which are great, but not from the hot tub) for privacy (which our group enjoyed). What the listing does not say is that the property is approx 3/4 miles up a 7% grade dirt road that is heavily rutted with mud. We made it work, but Vacasa (the property management company) remained very strict on their 10am departure and were unwilling to grant any flexibility during a spring blizzard. If there hadn't been a break in the storm at about 9:30, I'm sure we would have been much later in getting out and the script the customer service staff was working with did not seem to give any leeway for that eventuality. So very glad we didn't need to put that to the test. The property also didn't have nearly enough towels - 5 bath towels and 1 beach towel for a "six person" stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

Great set up for 3 couples

This home is very well set up for three couples to share. Each of the three bedrooms has a king bed and a TV. The two ground level bedrooms each have ensuite bathrooms, and the main floor bedroom is steps from the main floor bathroom. The mudroom is very large and functional. The dining table seats six. The hot tub is also large, easily able to accomodate 6 adults at once. As for the downsides, the house may not be ideal for the height-challenged. The stairways to the main level are fairly steep. Also the beds are fairly tall, making them a bit hard to climb into if one is short (I am 5'4" and I struggled.) My final observation is that the hot tub is in an enclosure, so not ideal for the claustrophobic, but it is sheltered from the elements.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Peaceful!

The house is very private, well furnished and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Eric V.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Great getaway bad property manager

Great property but very difficult to work with property manager Vacasa. All the cookware was damaged and we did not receive any until the night before we checked out. Ended up throwing out food we could not cook.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Do Not Stay in Winter

There is a lot to like about this property - beautiful development, convenient to both ski areas, views of MRG and Mt. Ellen, dog friendly, each bedroom has a private bath, washer/dryer/dishwasher, hot tub, spacious mud room w lots of storage. Unfortunately the complete lack of care by property management made this a terrible experience, and I would recommend against a winter visit. There were 2 significant storms while we were there - 5 inches and 12+ inches, and at no point in the 5 days was any snow clearing done. There was 1 shovel and empty sand bins. I shoveled the entire driveway and all 3 parking areas the upon arrival, but since the very steep driveway needed to be sanded, only the car w studded snow tires could go down. Despite multiple calls, Vacasa never brought sand or managed snow removal (along with several other smaller issues that should have been resolvable). In the second storm we had to shovel a walking path up the driveway, all around the house for hot tub access, and clear the roadside parking ourselves. The EV car in our party had to park in town, as there was only parking for 2 at the road, and the EV charger was inaccessible without snow removal and sanding. I ended up having to stay an extra day because time lost to shoveling and transportation caused so much delay. One of the resolvable issues was that there was not cookware compatible w the induction stovetop, so assume you have to bring your own pots/pans. Great property, atrocious management.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Megan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Scenic Ski Stay

The proximity to Sugarbush ski resort, boot-room entryway, hot tub and comfy beds made it a great stay for our family ski trip. There are some rustic details and a hilly dirt road and steep driveway but the gorgeous scenery and the relaxing sounds of the bubbling brook nearby totally made up for that! We appreciated the small details that accommodated our dogs. Kitchen was pretty well supplied* for cooking at home & grill worked great as well. (*note to future guests - please don't put the cast iron pans in the dishwasher! Luckily there was some veg oil available so we could still use them!)
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We have a wonderful time in this cozy little cabin! Definitely need snow tires to drive up to this property. Super close to sugarbush!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Tony C.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Great location, with a sub-par stay

Honestly, this was one of the most disappointing stays I've had in over 10 years of renting. Location is great, but the house is not worth what's being charged per night by Vacasa. Seems like they did the absolute bare minimum to consider this rentable. On top of being over valued, you can utilize arguably the worst located hot tub you could ask for, which is inside an insulated shed that basically turns into a sauna after 5 minutes. For 5 nights/5 adults we were given 1 trash bag with no spares and 2 dishwasher pods which ran out after 3 days. Do better Vacasa.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024