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Hot tub, sauna, bar, two ponds, 18 acres!

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*The Ponderosa!
*Outside dining and brand new 6 person hot tub
*Spacious layout
Just outside the family room is the brand new 6 person hot tub
The kitchen is fully stocked and ready for cooking!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14325.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Johnson, VT
  • Smugglers Notch
  • Smugglers' Notch Ski Area
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Stowe Mountain Resort
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Stowe, VT (MVL-Morrisville-Stowe State)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Basement bedroom

2 Single Beds

Kids bedroom with full and twin

1 Double Bed

King Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Queen size bed, smart TV, closet and ceiling fan

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Game room bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Guest bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Hot tub, sauna, bar, two ponds, 18 acres!

Escape to the Ponderosa in Vermont with 18 acres of nature and two beautifully landscaped ponds right outside your front door. With a hot tub, sauna, fire pit, ponds, arcade, gym and bar you be fully entertained at the house with friends and family—the perfect setting for bonding and making lifelong memories! The house is located just two min from gourmet groceries, coffee, hiking, biking, kayaking and river fun. And centrally located near three of Vermont's best ski resorts!

THE SPACE

This 4BR/3BA plus a finished basement with two trundle beds. It sleeps up to 8 adults plus 7 kids—it does not sleep 15 adults. It's located in the Green Mountains of Vermont offering an idyllic retreat complete with a hot tub, sauna, arcade, and two beautiful ponds filled with wildlife in the summer and a large sledding hill in the back in the winter, and much more.

Spacious and stylish, the designer interior features 3500 square feet of living space. New floors, furniture, and updated kitchen appliances all add to the appeal.

Centrally located with tons of summer activities just minutes away including kayaking, biking, hiking, fishing and more. And in the winter, if you’re not visiting one of the three top ski resorts closet by you can use the snow shoes and cross country skis included in your stay to explore the 18 acres out back or bundle up the kids and enjoy sledding down the huge hill (sleds provided).

This home is in a quiet neighborhood and is ideal for families. PARTIES ARE NOT PERMITTED.

LIVING AREA

The welcoming upper living/dining room features a 8 person dining table (more room for the kids at the breakfast bar), a seating area with flat screen smart TV, sonos speakers, charging station and new furniture.

The lower living room features a 75” flat screen smart TV, full bathroom, sauna, game closet, and wet bar with sink, beverage fridge and plenty of glass ware and bar tools to mix your favorite cocktails.

Off the lower living room you’ll find the game room and gym featuring two arcades (Pac Man and Street Fighter), darts, and gym equipment (eliptical, stationary bike, weights, yoga mats, and a flat screen smart TV to stream your favorite workout).

During summer months, there are window AC units in the bedrooms to keep the house cool. The main living areas do not have central air AC, but the house stays very cool during the hot months.

KITCHEN & DINING

The gourmet kitchen is outfitted with a brand-new suite of stainless steel appliances – including a fully stocked coffee station (stocked with coffee, tea, sugar and creamers) and waffle bar for the kids (with genuine real VT maple syrup, of course).


BED & BATH

This home sleeps a maximum of 15 people. There is room for 8 adults in the four bedrooms plus finished basement each equipped with a smart TV and all have new beds and mattresses. Plus additional sleeping space for 7 kids on the bunk beds off the primary bedroom or on the pull out trundle bed in the full guest room, or on the double trundle beds in the lower level arcade/fitness room.

The primary suite features a king bed, desk, smart TV and set of bunk beds for kids. The en-suite bathroom has radiant heat floors and is appointed with a double vanity and walk-in shower.

The second guest room has a king bed, flat screen smart TV, dresser and spacious closet.

The third guest room, bright and airy with a view of the mountain landscape in the back, has a queen bed, flat screen smart TV, rocking chair and spacious closet.

The fourth guest room will make kids and adults smile, bright and airy with a feeling of being surrounded by nature, there’s a full bed with a pull out twin trundle, dresser and spacious closet.

The fifth sleeping area is the lower level arcade/fitness area where on one end of the room there are two twin trundle beds sleeping a total of four kids.

Each bedroom has a luggage rack, hamper and fan. And the bathrooms are stocked with the following travel size amenities: premium shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and hand soap.


OUTDOOR AREA & AMENITIES

So many areas to explore on this property. From the various activities in the front to the mowed path on the 18 acres in the back, you’ll have plenty to do right here on the property..

The private front yard includes a dining table for 8, a brand new 6 person hot tub, an upper patio with seating and a bbq and all with a view of the two beautifully landscaped ponds.

The ponds feature two electric flowing waterfalls, a fountain and plenty of wildlife. You'll find creatures of all sizes enjoying the two ponds.

As if the ponds aren’t enough, the play structure, croquet and sand box ensure plenty of entertainment for the kids while the adults relax.

For magic hour the whole group can enjoy happy hour in the 8 adirondacks chairs down by the pond with the firepit surrounded by wildlife and nature.

In the winter months you can use the snow shoes, sleds and cross country skis provided to explore the 18 acres (mostly cleared) in the back!



EXTRA PERKS & MORE DETAILS

Complimentary high speed Wi-Fi, tons of books, and a brand new washer/dryer, and a second full size fridge in the basement (key for large groups) are provided along with keyless locks, a Nest thermostat system and wifi boosters and smoke alarms. Driveway parking is available for four cars and the garage off the entry way fits two cars.

This is a three level home with stairs to each level.

For those bringing dogs, we provide dog beds (with washable covers), dog blankets, dog dishes, doggie bags, doggie treats.

LOCATION:

1.5 miles to Lamoille Valley Bike Tours, 10 miles to Vermont Canoe & Kayak Tours, less than 1 mile to numerous swimming holes and hiking

18 miles to Stowe, 16 miles to Smugglers Notch, 34 miles to Jay Peak

PLEASE NOTE: By booking this property, you are agreeing to:
- The House Rules;
- That all eligible refunds are subject to a 6% cancellation fee to cover the credit card processing fees; AND
- You are giving permission to SafelyStay,Inc., to verify your identity and check criminal databases to confirm your reservation. Complete terms regarding Safely's guest verification can be found on their website. You will receive an email to complete your screening.
- We do not accept cancelations due to Ski Mountain ticket availability or regional storms or evacuations. We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for requests to cancel that fall outside of our cancellation policy as stated in our renters agreement.

Property manager

Atlas Vacation Properties
Premier Host

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Contact host for events. Gorgeous location for wed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pet fee of $95 per pet applies.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
All eligible refunds are subject to a 6% cancellation fee to cover the credit card processing fees.
Guests are also required to sign the property rental agreement with the house rules.
No parties, live music, smoking or illegal activity.

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: 10
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Johnson

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 The Center for America's First Horse if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Johnson, VT

What's nearby

  • Smugglers' Notch Ski Area - 26 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Alchemist Brewery - 29 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Stowe Gondola - 33 min drive - 31.7 km
  • Smugglers Notch State Park - 36 min drive - 37.0 km
  • Stowe Mountain Resort - 38 min drive - 38.5 km

Getting around

  • Stowe, VT (MVL-Morrisville-Stowe State) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Charlmont Restaurant And Pub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Rock Art Brewery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hoagie's Pizza & Pasta - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Thompson's Flour Shop - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hot tub, sauna, bar, two ponds, 18 acres! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Hot tub, sauna, bar, two ponds, 18 acres!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hot tub, sauna, bar, two ponds, 18 acres!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hot tub, sauna, bar, two ponds, 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. The Center for America's First Horse and Buddhist Peace Garden are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alena H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
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.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and family friendly
Not as close to stowe as we would have liked but absolutely beautiful property!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy X.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely well appointed home
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatyana L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house
We spend a wonderful time, the house is comfortable, clean and has everything we needed! We would consider to come again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was immaculate manager was awesome
all of us were extremely satisfied with the layout of the house, as well as its furnishings
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ponderosa
Atlas Properties is an outstanding organization. I would stay with them again without thinking twice.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Recommend for a private relaxing setting.
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reilly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The PERFECT Getaway for a Big Family!
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caleb N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding Vacation Experience
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nishtha L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic family getaway
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dori D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

sherrylee b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Breathtaking
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
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
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Atlas Vacation Properties

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Having grown up in New England and with family in Vermont, Jayla and James travel back here every summer. They dreamed of having a place with tons of nature for their creature obsessed five year old son. The minute they saw The Ponderosa for sale they were drawn to it! It's now their New England get away for parts of summer, fall and a ski trip or two in the winter. When they're not enjoying it they're excited to share all it offers with other families looking for the same peaceful, relaxing, nature experience that they were, yet with all the comforts of home and hotel-like amenities.

What makes this property unique

Completely private on 18 acres. 800 Mbps High-speed internet (unusual for this area).

Not only do we stock this property for each guest with a fresh bag of organic coffee, creamers, sugars and an assortment of teas, it's also fully stocked with hotel-like toiletries such as; shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, dish soap, dishwasher pods, laundry pods, salt, pepper, olive oil, Q-tips, cotton balls and more!

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests