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Views! Enjoy the Entire 3-floor Custom Chalet, AC+1gig internet on 18 acres.

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9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

3600 sq ft

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WELLS, VT
  • Popular LocationLake Saint Catherine7 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Saint Catherine State Park12 min drive
  • Popular LocationCastleton University31 min drive
  • AirportRutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)47 min drive

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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.

Views! Enjoy the Entire 3-floor Custom Chalet, AC+1gig internet on 18 acres.

Why ski one Mountain, SKI THEM ALL! Central to Vermont’s Bromley, Stratton, Okemo, Killington, Pico, Lake George. Your family and friends will enjoy an entire 3600 sq ft Chalet on 18 private acres. The Rye Chalet is a True Artisan Chalet that sleeps up to 12. We even have 2 pack ‘n’ plays for the kiddos! The property Perfect for retreats, weddings, family reunions, getaways, and creatives.

FAST Wi-Fi, ROKU HDTVs, HVAC Heat & Baseboard Heat, Artisan fireplace, oven, Induction cooktop, and a well-stocked kitchen featuring a new induction cooktop plus the cookware-just ask us what you need and we'll let you know if it's at the Chalet.

Pets are welcome, up to 3 well-behaved pets, ask for rates.

An optional separate 350 sq. ft. private studio office, 5-star by work-from-homers, is available, more is below on the Creative Studio.

Sleeping accommodations:
The total number of beds in the chalet are: one king bed, two queens, one twin bed and a daybed, and two queen sofa beds. The ground floor bedroom has a twin and a queen bed. The main floor bedroom has a queen bed. The third floor bedroom has the king featuring a comfortable Nectar mattress. The chalet has two separate livings rooms; one on the ground floor, with a queen sofa bed and the daybed, and one on the main floor with a queen sofa bed.

This beautiful Chalet retreat allows working/learning remotely on our high-speed internet. Enjoy a stunning valley view while you breathe Vermont's famous clean, fresh air from tranquil woodlands and trails surround this spacious, comfortable, artisan chalet. Weather permitting, gather around the fire pit and cook up s'mores and great memories.

A custom 3-story spiral staircase, Picture windows and a wrap-around deck look over Hidden Valley's miles of hills, fields and streams.

Central HVAC on the two upper floors is rare for A Frame Chalets and this custom home books quickly! With this much space, the chalet offers several gathering areas, including two separate living rooms, a game table, a dining area, a 15x25' fire pit patio, and a welcoming kitchen furnished down to the cookbooks. The kitchen also features a really cool induction cooktop and cookware. There are games galore, hundreds of well-chosen books and over 300 movies on DVD. Outside, play horseshoes, corn hole, or badminton.

CREATIVE STUDIO (behind the chalet-weather permitting)
The newly-renovated 350 sq. ft. creative studio is ideal for work-from-homers, artists, meditation, yoga or prayer. It's furnished with a desk, HDMI monitor, comfy chairs, Zoom-ready high-speed internet, an Ethernet connection, an Alexa, chalet phone extension, a 65” ROKU-ready WiFi TV, an electric ambiance fireplace and a relaxing view of the meadow behind the studio. There is no powder room or running water. Connects to the house high-speed WiFi. Perfect for confidential work from home. Rental: $55/night, two night minimum, plus $35 cleaning fee. Let us know if you want to rent this extra amenity.

All within an hour: learn Fly Fishing at the Orvis Fly Fishing School or visit the American Museum of Fly Fishing in historic Manchester village: the Norman Rockwell Exhibition, where Norman Rockwell's models are your tour guides, at the Arlington Gallery in Arlington, hometown of Norman Rockwell 1939-53, on historic Route 7A; the world- famous Simon Pearce Glass-Blowing workshop and restaurant in Quechee, VT and the noted Billings Farm Museum in Woodstock, VT.

Property manager

Rita B.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee grinder
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Day bed
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • Bath or shower
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart speaker
  • Music library

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Snow sports gear
  • Kayaking on site
  • Golf on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Unit size: 3600 sq ft (334 sq m)

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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 - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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
Welcoming dogs and cats only
3 total pets
Note from host: 1 pet-$40/night 2 pets-$60 3 pets-$80 Ask weekly

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Wells

Located in Wells, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Dorset Playhouse and Wilson Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Adirondack Park and Bomoseen State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Pond Hill Ranch and Pro Rodeo and Vermont Summer Festival. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Lake Saint Catherine - 7 min drive
  • Lake Saint Catherine State Park - 12 min drive
  • Castleton University - 31 min drive
  • Pond Hill Ranch and Pro Rodeo - 33 min drive
  • Bromley Mountain Ski Resort - 57 min drive

Getting around

  • Castleton Station - 32 min drive
  • Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • Slate Town Brewing - 10 min drive
  • Jen's Pit Stop - 15 min drive
  • McDonald's - 12 min drive
  • A J's Fine Food & Spirits - 13 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Views! Enjoy the Entire 3-floor Custom Chalet, AC+1gig internet on 18 acres. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Views! Enjoy the Entire 3-floor Custom Chalet, AC+1gig internet on 18 acres.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Views! Enjoy the Entire 3-floor Custom Chalet, AC+1gig internet on 18 acres.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Views! Enjoy the Entire 3-floor Custom Chalet, AC+1gig internet on 18 acres. located?

This family-friendly Wells holiday home is located on a lake, 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Lake Saint Catherine, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Pond Hill Ranch and Pro Rodeo and Lake Bomoseen. Adirondack Park and Dorset Playhouse are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 92 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erik T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we needed
It’s a beautiful house on a beautiful piece of land. We had a wonderful stay. I have never rented from a more attentive and caring home owner. If you’re looking for a quite space to enjoy family time this is the place for you.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
My family and I decided to book this wonderful place for my husbands 40th family. As soon as we pulled up it took my breath away. The scenery alone was spectacular. There was so much greenery everywhere we looked. Everything was stocked well and the host was excellent with questions when we asked. I definitely recommend this place and will be returning in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
A key to deck door would have made it easier for 2 older women and an older dog.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place
We spent two weeks here with our family and the house was perfect for our group. Big enough to spread out with great spaces to gather together. The house was very well stocked with high quality linens and towels, plenty of kitchen pots and pans, lots of dishes, mugs, and glasses, and some extra touches like supplies for s’mores, wood for the fire pit, and charging stations for our electronics throughout the house. Land is lovely and location great. You can walk into Wells and you are about 30 mins from great shops and restaurants in Dorset and Manchester. Highly recommend this house.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful time !
We had a great time away. We enjoyed the beautiful veiw. The owner was wonderful to talk to and the house keeper was also wonderful! The house was beautiful and clean. My favorite part was the fireplace!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxed Getaway
Great winter chalet that lived up to the billing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Thanksgiving
Perfect spot for our family gathering! Beautiful location, very clean, comfy beds, everything you need for your stay, even s’more ingredients, which we unfortunately did not get a chance to enjoy-maybe next time. Great, timely communication with the owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible views from Rye Chalet
Rye Chalet is an incredible property with sweeping views of the valley below. The chalet is a great combination of 60’s A frame architecture and vibe with modern technology and comforts. Highly recommend staying here for a unique and special way to experience Vermont.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful chalet!
We stayed at the chalet for a wedding. We had plenty of room for all of our guests to sleep comfortably and enjoy spending time together. Easy directions to find it tucked away. The chalet was clean, spacious, and has a beautiful deck with an amazing view. Beds were comfortable, and kitchen had what we needed to have meals at home. Rita and Kevin kept us up to date with everything. All in all a great getaway. Would definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crystal S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing vacation
It’s a beautiful location. The home is clean and well cared for. Very relaxing time, exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022