When I first saw the property on VRBO, my wife, son and I fell in love with the photographs of the exterior and interior of the house. Imagine our surprise when we saw the house in person, and loved it even more than what we had seen in the photographs!
Location: The house is beautifully located at the top of a large opening from which we could see the mountains, the most beautiful sunsets and the midnight mist clearing through the mountains as the sun rose. It inspired me enough to buy paints and start painting again after twenty years! Locationally, it is next to a beautiful stream where my son and I spent several afternoons just sitting and getting wet. It's right off Moscow Road, so it's right between the main thoroughfares of Stowe. All convenience stores are within a ten minute driving distance, and the neighbors are extremely friendly. Most importantly, we felt safe and welcome there.
Exteriors: The house is built tastefully, and with a lot of practical wisdom by an architect who is passionate about construction. He took his time to build the house but you can see that it's a product of love for him. From the edgy two tone house, to the way the water flows when it rains, off the rooftop, to the parking driveway, and to the sitouts in the front and in the back, everything is done with a strong, innate, and aesthetic sense of Vermont.
Interiors: I can safely say that everything in the house is top notch. From the quality of the wood in the roof, to the window sills, to the bathtub, showers, dining table, multiple chairs and sitting areas, the beds in all the bedrooms, the walk-in closets in the master bedroom, the air-conditioning setup, the blinds on the windows, and the accoutrements on the window sills, the house spells, "taste." Also, the grille was a great add-on along with the owners' collection of utentils in a fully-stocked kitchen and pantry - you know that you were in a gourmet's home.
Services and others: The gardening was done on time, and everything was well managed. The cleaners were easily available to come during the week if we needed any extra help. The garage was also spacious to fit in two large cars.
The best part is that the owners are very helpful, responsive and caring. If there is a house that we could consider living in again in Vermont, this would be it. I wish the owners all our thanks for making this one of the most memorable summers we have had by sharing their beautiful home with us.