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The Bear Ski House - 5 mins from Stratton Mountain

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Main floor living room
Main floor pool table space

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Winhall, VT
  • Stratton Mountain Summit Gondola
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • American Express Ski Lift
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Stratton Mountain Resort
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Downstairs Bunk Room #1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed

Downstairs Bunk Room # 2

+1
5 Single Beds

Downstairs Living Room

2 Single Beds

Downstairs Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

Loft Bedroom #1

1 Double Bed

Loft Bedroom #2

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Mid-Level Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

The Bear Ski House - 5 mins from Stratton Mountain

Welcome to The Bear House! A peaceful, mountain-top getaway. Nestled in the tranquil Green Mountain National Forest and 5 minutes from the fine skiing of Stratton Mountain. This 4-story skiers oasis comfortably sleeps 16, is outfitted with a kitchen furnished with premiums appliances, three full bathrooms, and two spacious living rooms to meet all of your entertainment and relaxation needs. After spending the day on the slopes, this home offers a ski room to organize your equipment.

This home features 6 bedrooms (2 of which are lofts) and 3 full bathrooms. The master bedroom is located on the top 3rd floor along with 2 loft spaces that both have a full size bed. The kitchen, main living room, sitting room around the fire, pool table room, and dinning room are all conveniently located on the main floor. While the remaining bedrooms you'll find on the lower level, which includes a 2 bunk rooms, a bedroom with a queen size bed, and another living area with a full size sectional and a day bed with trundle.

Open to full season rental opportunities, please contact me to discuss.

Property manager

Kerrin O'Brien

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If we receive a noise complaint after 10 pm & you
Checking out after 10am will result in a $100 fine
Leave home as you found it. Any need for excessive

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

About the area

Bondville

Located in Bondville, this holiday home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Green Mountain National Forest and Jamaica State Park, while Hot Glass Works and Taylor Farm are cultural highlights. Bromley Alpine Slide and Vermont Summer Festival are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Winhall, VT

What's nearby

  • Winhall River - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Stratton Mountain Summit Gondola - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • American Express Ski Lift - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Stratton Mountain Resort - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Bromley Mountain Ski Resort - 17 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

  • Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grizzly's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Verde - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mulligan's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪SoLo Farm & Table - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wild Boar Tavern - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bear Ski House - 5 mins from Stratton Mountain pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Bear Ski House - 5 mins from Stratton Mountain?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bear Ski House - 5 mins from Stratton Mountain?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Bear Ski House - 5 mins from Stratton Mountain located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps from Green Mountain National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Winhall River and Stratton Mountain Golf Course. Stratton Mountain Resort and Jamaica State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth C.

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

Last of season ski trip

House was great - so much space and sleeping capacity and great gathering spaces.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise Goodwin P.

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

Great for a family!

Our extended family and dear friends gathered in this lovely and warm home for a long weekend – 7 adults + 5 kids under 7. We had a blast. The house was well equipped and perfect with lots of nooks and crannies for kids to explore, which was important since we were delighted by 28 inches of snow on our first night. The owners are helpful and made the experience wonderful for everyone! Our little kids have not stopped talking about our magical weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G.

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

Great ski house

Beautiful house with lots of character. The house was very clean and a short drive to Stratton. Plenty of space for multiple families. The only issues were some uneven heating (some rooms would get too hot/cold) and the oven got way hotter than indicated for baking.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

daniel f.

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

Bromley getaway with friends

Quintessential Vermont ski house perfect for family getaways in the Stratton/Bromley mountain area. Great kitchen, 2 huge living areas, pool table, fireplace… all so enjoyable. We will plan to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Holly E.

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

Ed Egan

Good size house to fit a large family. Minutes away from Stratton mountain. Needs some TLC.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Margaret D.

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

Family reunion

We had our family reunion to celebrate my husband birthday. We loved the stay. Could not choose a better place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay at the Bear House

We had a really nice weekend at the Bear House - very spacious yet cozy home, great views, and great location. The temperature was too cold when we arrived, but the owners quickly reached out on how best to heat up the home and we were fine after that. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward G., Belmont MA

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

lovely house; beautiful view

This is a lovely house. Great shape; pretty much just like the pictures in the photos. There were 16 of us in our group, and there was room for everyone. I read in previous reviews that some people were hot here. We didn't have this problem at all. It was 85 during the day, but it was cool at night so there was no issue. We had a wonderful time at this fantastic house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex L.

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

Amazing stay with plenty of space!

Our large group had a relaxing weekend away. The house had plenty of space for us to spread out and we had everything we needed for a wonderful weekend. Would stay here again with the same group!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Tom F.

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

Great family week at the Bear Ski House!

We had a great family vacation to celebrate my Mom's birthday! To start: the owners are 5 stars. Very helpful and accommodating when we needed to communicate or get help. The good: we had a great time! There were 14 of us total, ranging in age from 1 to 80. There was plenty of room, and the kitchen (in particular) was fully functional and had everything we needed. The location is great - convenient to lots of towns and attractions. The bedrooms/beds were all very clean and comfortable. The bathrooms were busy, but also clean and fully functional. The not-as-great: this house gets hot (really hot) in the summer. The owners provide many upright fans, and several of the windows have screens, but the upper floors of the house retain heat in the summer. We gave my parents (70+) the master bedroom, but the (only) air conditioner wasn't working, so their room stayed pretty warm until the middle of the night. The trash situation is also interesting, due to the raccoons. The trash must be kept in large cans a utility room (not in the house), but after a hot week in July ... Like all rentals, if the prior group leaves the house in rough shape, it can be difficult for the owners and their helpers to turn it over effectively/completely. This was the case for us: lots of leftover food/beers in one of the refrigerators, broken chair(s) by the firepit, grill had to be repaired. In every case, the owners and caretaker did their best to address the issues quickly. Overall, it's a very nice house for a group, and the owners are very helpful and responsive. I would likely stay here again ... just during cooler months :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine Quynh L., Boston, MA

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

Wonderful long weekend away in the summer

Booked this house with a group of friends during 4th of July weekend. The property is really wonderful, spacious, and has everything one needs. Our group cooked for every meal and the kitchen was well equipped, appliances were nice, and the grill was great too. Additionally, I am very particular about beds and normally struggle with them in rentals, but immediately rested comfortably here. We were worried at first coming in here without AC, but it was totally fine. The first day we were there it was 92F outside and we were able to comfortably enjoy the lower living room during the hottest part of the day and then moved upstairs in the evening. There are also fans in every room, which was very helpful. We ran into some snags with the house at first, but owners were immediately and constantly responsive even though it was a holiday weekend--we appreciate that very much. Everyone in my group would absolutely rent this house again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryanna R.

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

Gorgeous

Everything about this stay was perfect! We had such an easy check in and Kerrin was so easy to get ahold of. Construction was underway when we first arrived but everyone was super friendly and we had a great weekend. Would absolutely recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice, large ski house close to Stratton

Very nice, clean, good sized ski house 3 1/2 miles from Stratton. Comfortable and cozy for a large group. Large stone fireplace, pool table, large living rooms and dining room. I would only note that the two lofts are very small and accessible only by ladder.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon G.

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

Amazing!

10/10 weekend! This house was perfect and spacious for big groups. Only a 7 minute drive from Stratton Mountain so the location was perfect. The hosts were even better and communication was on par!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bridget M.

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

PERFECT VERMONT SKI HOUSE GETAWAY

My family including my young adult daughters and several of their friends spent three days at this beautiful house, conveniently located on the access road to Stratton as well as businesses at the bottom of the mountain. The home offers amazing amenities - cozy fireplace area, place for storing ski gear, large modern kitchen and dining area, huge great room with TV, billiards room and plenty of bedrooms ( including amazing spa like master bedroom with huge picture window and beautiful view of the mountains) and plenty of bathrooms. The decor is like a ski house movie set and everything is comfy/cozy - couches, chairs, throw blankets, etc. We absolutely loved it and never felt the need to eat out .. just hung out before and apres ski enjoying the whole ambience. Highly recommend for groups and families with adult as well as young children - the loft bedrooms accessed by ladder are super cool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Great house close to the mountain!

Excellent property that has everything you need! Would definitely recommend and stay here again. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Isabelle M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

It was a great place to have an early Christmas with family

Too bad that other than the real fireplace none of the other fireplace were in working mode. But overall a good place
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

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Hosted by Kerrin O'Brien

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