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Large, Comfortable, Retro 1970s Hillside Chalet

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Fireplace, stereo
Exterior
Fireplace, stereo
Terrace/patio
Coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Waterbury, VT
  • Ben and Jerry's Factory
    6 min drive
  • Ocha Thai
    5 min drive
  • Waterbury Station
    6 min drive
  • Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)
    31 min drive

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About the area

Waterbury

Located in Waterbury, this vacation home is a 1-minute drive from Mad River Valley and 6 minutes from Ben and Jerry's Factory. .This vacation home is 18.3 mi (29.4 km) from Stowe Mountain Resort and 3.4 mi (5.6 km) from Little River State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Ben and Jerry's Factory - 6 min drive
  • Cold Hollow Cider Mill - 9 min drive
  • Bolton Valley Ski Area - 21 min drive
  • Trapp Family Lodge Touring Center - 24 min drive
  • Stowe Mountain Resort - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Waterbury Station - 6 min drive
  • Montpelier, VT (MPV-Edward F. Knapp State) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crossroads Beverage Center - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cold Hollow Cider Mill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Apple Core Gift Shop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Prohibition Pig Brewery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Red Hen Baking - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Large, Comfortable, Retro 1970s Hillside Chalet

This custom built home is a step back in time, but has modern amenities like wifi, new 4k flat screens, beds and appliances. You will spend some time looking around & have lots of talking points! This home is classic 1972. The location is located about 1.5 miles from downtown Waterbury and a mile or so from the interstate. Waterbury is the crossroad between Sugarbush, Stowe, Mad River and Bolton Ski areas. Smugglers Notch ski area or Burlington is only 30 minutes away. Waterbury is a fun town with brew pubs and fine dining. There is high speed internet, a Bluetooth stereo system and Sirius XM Radio . This home is fully stocked with dishes in both kitchens. There is a Keurig coffee machine with coffee. There's an iron and ironing board. There's a brand new gas grill. We are looking at having the in-ground heated pool open for June. We are installing a pool table with pingpong top in the garage for bookings after April.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and an iron/ironing board.
This smoke-free vacation home features a stereo, ecotours nearby, and sledding nearby. Recreational activities include hiking/biking trails nearby and mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access.

Property manager

Tim Mack

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • Car recommended

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Pool or billiards table
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grills

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Sledging nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2500 sq ft (232 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please ask & any stains need to be cleaned.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Caution on spiral stairs & around pool.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Discuss with me.. small events may be accepted.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Retro 1970s Hillside Chalet House Waterbury
Retro 1970s Hillside Chalet House
Retro 1970s Hillside Chalet Waterbury
Retro 1970s Hillsi Waterbury
Large, Comfortable, Retro 1970s Hillside Chalet Waterbury

Large, Comfortable, Retro 1970s Hillside Chalet Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 39 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Karen K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs professional cleaning & rodent extermination
House itself is very cool. It needs professional cleaning,mouse extermination, mouse feces in toaster & counter tops, live mouse ended up in dishwater in sink,outdoor grill needs cleaned still had old food on it, refrigerator was dirty, need new bed sheets full of pilling
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Cynthia L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Chalet Stay
The location is perfect and the town of Waterbury is lovely. The layout is perfect for a two family vacation, if everything is working properly and clean. Three full bathrooms and only one could be used to shower and only two of the toilets could be used. There was mold in the one fully functioning bathroom shower. We were left with one and a half rolls of toilet paper. The house was very musty and full of dust. It needs a good airing out and cleaning. Curtains falling off of rods throughout the hose.The king room bedroom had broken cranks on the windows. Pool was dirty.and
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long Weekend Retreat
Great location with stunning View's.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ari

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location with nice distant views of the mountain.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Desiree P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view, cozy home with all you could need!
We stayed with our family of four and in-laws. Everything was exactly as listed. We were close to everything: downtown Waterbury, Stowe and Burlington. The 70s vibe was groovy and tons of books to explore! Hope to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lauren G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious house in a great location
My family and I stayed for 2 nights to catch the total solar eclipse. Located up on a hill with mountain views, this was a perfect location! The sunsets here were also amazing. The house definitely needs some updating/maintenance but was within our price range so we were mostly satisfied. At 2500 square feet, there is plenty of room to spread out. The house has 3 floors - the basement is a walk out and has a small kitchen, full bathroom, a living area, 2 pull out couches/loveseats and a cot. The main floor has 2 bedrooms with queen size beds, a living area, dining area, kitchen and full bath. The kitchen was well equipped and we cooked all of our meals during our stay. The upstairs is accessed by spiral staircase and has 1 bedroom with twin bunk beds and a full bath but the cold-water faucet was broken. One of the bathroom faucets in the basement was also leaking. We discovered a secret room behind a bookcase upstairs so that was fun! The garage housed the ping pong table and foosball and there is a firepit in the back behind the pool. We visited in April so the pool wasn't open yet but the gate to the pool area was not working and off its hinges. After finding some empty beer cans around, we wondered if the last guests who stayed here did not care for the property like they should have. Overall, we had a great time and also appreciated all the outdoor furniture so we could hang out and enjoy the beautiful weather and spectacular eclipse!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

c h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful winter weekend in Vermont!
Fantastic views! A perfect spot for our family- 5 adults who were in the area for a wedding in Stowe. The location was perfect and we enjoyed the eclectic 70’s vibe. Very comfortable and equipped with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly as advertised
As advertised, a retro ski chalet from the 1970s. House has lots of room and all the basic amenities we needed for a successful long weekend stay. Great view from the front deck and the book collection is amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jade W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique, great place!
A group of friends and I stayed in the home for a wedding in the area, and it was fantastic for seven adults! Lots of space and unique features of the home. The pool and outdoor fire pit are awesome! Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Werent there much mostly to just sleep. When got there ran litchen sink (upstairs-main) leaked so nad soaked under sink. We called about it Said some1 would come but no 1 did. It as okay we used sink downstairs if needed it but we didnt use it. Nor the pool (to cold temperature outside)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ralph E., Raleigh

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great place to relax with wonderful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was nice, home was cozy and lots of space for games, and conversation. We were very pleased with our stay and would stay again and recommend to friends. 10/10!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Vicki K.

Vermont Escape
House needs a lot of work and better cooking skillets. The outdoor pool area was fantastic and we loved the long dining table!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with an incredible view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Devin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
70s cabin chic!
Great cool place to hang out. Great views and great old school vibe. Kids enjoyed all the old books!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big, but cozy
Beautiful view in the morning. I don't know about the evening view because we arrived after dark.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience, Wonderful stay!
The location is 10/10. I loved the house and the way it is decorated. Great for a big group of people, we were about 8, and could sleep comfortably. Nice little pool area in the back. Overall a pleasant stay and very close to Ben&Jerry’s factory.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique and comfortable mountain house
Great for groups of 6-9, open layout and neat / interesting decor / appointments.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

Christine K.

Liked: Cleanliness
No Water Pressure and No Outdoor Lights
Although the property was described accurately we arrived later in the evening. There were no outdoor lights on, nor were we able to put those lights on once we actually accessed the house. More importantly, of the 3 showers in the house only one produced any type of water (which was actually a drip.) It was impossible to take a shower, especially for someone who has long hair. The kitchen sink had a similar issue. So basically only one person of four was able to take a shower. Additionally, there was no actual firewood in the house, twigs or paper to create a fire in the fireplace. Overall an expensive not so great experience. When I contacted the property owner about my concerns and requested a partial refund I received no response whatsover. I will be contacting my credit card company
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Dwight C.

Unpredictable
Reservation was cancelled the morning of our arrival, requiring us to scramble to find accomodations while we were on the road. Property looked nice but this was not responsible management and left us in a tough spot. Review above requires me to comment on aspects of "the stay" I couldn't actually evaluate (cleanliness of property, accuracy of listing) and I rated those areas as 3 by default.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Our stay was very pleasant with close proximity to Waterbury downtown. We love the area with beautiful foliage! The house was packed with everything we needed during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vasyl H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay.
We really had a good time at this house. It looks so authentic and cozy. And we found everything we need there(From towels to kitchen utensils). And its really close to ski resort . We totally enjoyed our time there and would strongly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday vacation
Great location! We were able to choose between multiple ski resorts with a 30 minute car ride. The house is exactly as described very cozy and relaxing. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Wonderful location and views, could have better communication
The home itself was large and would be great for a large group. The description in the listing of the dated decor was spot on. If that doesn't bother you then this is a nice, large place to stay. Updated kitchen upstairs, laundry and several bedrooms/bathrooms. The view was great! The check-in process and communication could have been better. Usually check-in process/info is sent by owners days in advance, but we didn't receive it until about an hour before we were able to check-in and only after reaching out several times for the information before our arrival. This did cause a bit of stress prior to arrival. The house was generally clean with some cobwebs in parts, but overall we had a nice stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020