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Secluded large country home for big groups with giant open yard for outdoor fun.

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 15278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Whitingham, VT
  • Harriman Reservoir
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Mount Snow
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

+1
1 King Bed and 4 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

downstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

upstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Secluded large country home for big groups with giant open yard for outdoor fun.

The 3000 sq ft house is located on 13.5 acres. The yard & house faces south, so warm & sunny. Mount snow ski area is 20 miles away, the town of Wilmington is 12 miles away and the town of Readsboro is 2 miles away. Readsboro has nice general store with mainly food & beverage as well as gasoline. The Readsboro Inn is a full restaurant and bar as well there is a nice breakfast eatery down the street. There is quick access to the VAST snowmobile trail through the back yard. Atherton meadows state wildlife management area is a short hike away up through the backyard. Thunder Mountain Bike Park is another fun activity only 14 miles away down into MA.
The house was built in the late 70's. The furnace is an oil burner - forced air system, as well as a large wood burning stove. There is a full concrete basement. The cooking stove is propane as well as the tank less hot water heater.
There are 2 bedrooms down stairs, the larger bedroom has a full & a twin bed, the other has 2 single beds. There is a full bath downstairs with a shower and tub. Upstairs the is a full bath with a large shower. There are 2 large bedrooms upstairs, one of the rooms has 4 twin beds & a king, the other has 2 twins & a king . There is plenty of room for air mattresses and foam for kids to sleep on.
The house is very spacious and functional for big groups.
You enter through a slider on the right side of the house next to the drive way into the wood burning stove room / TV room. Which has couches for 8 to 10 to sit. There is a big coat / boot room to the right and the laundry room is next on the right.
Then straight ahead into the kitchen. There is a bar with stools that is open into a large room on the left that has couches and a bumper pool table. The kitchen has two large tables for eating and endless chairs. There is a door in the middle of the kitchen into the backyard.
At the far end of the kitchen is a hallway that leads to two bedrooms, bathroom and the up stairs. This is a country home geared toward large families with kids and pets. The house is clean with very little clutter and things for kids to break. Few things are brand new but nothing is trashed or ripped up. There is rail around the wood burning stove to keep kids away and for drying clothes. The kitchen is loaded with pots, pans, plates, silverware, cups, glasses and everything a kitchen could need. Big gas stove, oven, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, coffee maker & keurig etc..
The yard and surrounding woods are perfect for year round outdoor fun. The only neighbor is in deep in the woods across the street. The property is surrounded by state forest perfect for hiking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, mountain biking and snowmobiling. The yard is a huge 13 1/2 acre rolling hill that faces south getting plenty of sun. Roughly 1/2 of the property is mowed grass with level areas behind the house and up the yard for outdoor functions, picnics and games. There is a nice level area to set up a badminton or volley ball net. The yard winds up the hill to offer beautiful mountain views of sunrise and sunset. Winter time sledding is endless. The driveway goes straight up the hill with ample parking down by the road and up into the yard. There is a beautiful flowing creek the winds down the right side of the yard. In the spring and summer the yard is fill with flowers, 5 different types of apple trees, a pear tree, 2 blue berry bushes and endless red and black raspberries. Lake Whitingham has a public boat launch a couple miles down the street for all types of boating and fishing. The other direction up the street near Readsboro is the Sherman reservoir which is part of the Deerfield River, great for fishing and kayaking. Both lakes are also great for swimming and just floating on a tube on a hot summer day.

Property manager

Chris Thompson

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
5 years old and older not suitable for toddlers
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please smoke outside. Please take your trash - leave bottles and cans outside. Please bring sheets and towels.
We recommend taking a bag of garbage to mountain or store when going out on a daily basis. $30 a BAG WILL BE CHARGED TO RENTER FOR GARBAGE LEFT BEHIND

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Whitingham

Located in Whitingham, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. Honora Winery and Clarksburg State Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Buzzy Park and Thunderbolt Mountain Coaster. Travelling with kids? Consider Southern Vermont Natural History Museum, or check out an event or a game at Zoar Outdoor/Deerfield Valley Canopy Tours. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Whitingham, VT

What's nearby

  • Harriman Reservoir - 14 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art - 30 min drive - 30.2 km
  • Berkshire East Ski Resort - 32 min drive - 29.4 km
  • Mount Snow - 36 min drive - 36.3 km
  • Williams College - 38 min drive - 37.4 km

Getting around

  • Pittsfield, MA (PSF-Pittsfield Municipal) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪J’Ville Craft Brewery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Depot Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Always Emma's Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Honora Winery & Vineyard - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Remedy Wine Bar - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded large country home for big groups with giant open yard for outdoor fun. pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded large country home for big groups with giant open yard for outdoor fun.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded large country home for big groups with giant open yard for outdoor fun.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded large country home for big groups with giant open yard for outdoor fun. located?

Located in the mountains, this Whitingham holiday home offers ski-in/ski-out access within 3 miles (5 km) of Green Mountain National Forest and Deerfield River, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Readsboro Town Hall and Readsboro Community Library are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Candice O.

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

Ski getaway

Plenty of space for a big family. Just 30 minutes from MT Snow and Berkshire East. Chris was very communicative and helpful. He plowed after a big storm came the night we checked in and had a fire running for us when we arrived.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal N.

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

Great location and tons of space

We only had 5 adults which gave us plenty of space. You can tell that the house is loved and is cared for by the host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Family birthday weekend getaway

Great experience, a lot of fun, Chris the owner was very very helpful. A really nice area of Vermont. House had plenty of room, plenty of comfortable beds. And we loved the dining room table and the woodstove room
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin Q.

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

Very convenient to Mt. Snow

Host was very accomodating. House is very large located in quiet area. Large beautiful yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chloe K.

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

awesome family ski spot!

Had the best couple of days skiiing at Stowe with a large group of friends and family. More than enough room for everyone after a long day of skiing, and Stowe was only a 30 min drive. Chris was super helpful with the property since the temp dropped right before we arrived, and took the time to clear out the driveway and help with iciness. The house is full of hilarious character, and we had a blast!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ethan F., Braintree

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

Great Time

We were up for a ski vacation and Chris couldn’t have been more accommodating., great communication throughout, and wanted to make sure we had a great stay. The wood stove made for a really warm and inviting game room, lots of space to spread out for younger and older kids, and easy ride to Mount Snow! Loved the creative and homey decorations - made for a fun scavenger hunt for the younger kids. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Orlagh B.

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

Great house

Stayed for a ski trip with friends. Easy ride to the mountain. House was very clean with lots of beds to sleep in. Awesome experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Breanne H.

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

Ski weekend

House was great for my friends and I to stay for a couple nights to go skiing! Chris was super friendly! The exact check in and check out instruction were a little confusing, but Chris was super responsiveness with questions and even allowed us to check out a bit late! Overall, highly recommend this amazing winter cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

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

Had an awesome time!

Had a great stay here with some friends MLK weekend. Chris is super laid back and easy to get in touch with and gives you all the info you need upon arriving. The house is super homey and unique, everything we needed. He even plowed us out the driveway when we left after a storm, really nice cool guy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Veronica H., Wayne, NJ, USA

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

Lovely home in mountains

We had a wonderful time in Chris' home. We cooked several meals in the kitchen, and had more than enough room for the 8 of us. His house provided easy access to skiing (we went to Mount Snow) and hiking through the back of the property. I would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deanna J.

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

Ski Getaway

House was very comfy and roomy. An easy 25 minute ride to Mt. Snow made our ski getaway just what we were looking for. Will rent again next time we are going to VT. Chris was a pleasure to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Mani B M.

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

Columbus Day Weekend

The house was clean ,spacious and as described. We had no complaints other than the fact that there was no option for trash pick up(we knew about it ahead).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Good house

An old farmhouse with a very good location right on Hwy. 100. The owner, Chris Thompson was good to deal with and accommodated our needs well. He let us use the washer and dryer, which we really needed with our dirty hiking clothes, and also let us use the bed linens, which he doesn't do ordinarily. The house has lots of quirks and funky art work but overall had a very warm and comfortable feel. We had no problems with anything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Anna P.

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

Hillside home

Thelocation , size of the house was fantastic. There was too much stuff . The refrigerator had a lot of food in it and was not clean. All the closets drawers were full. I am sure there is a washer and dryer there but we couldn't use it. A real disappointment when you are hiking swimming etc. Especially when there is a lot of rain and our clothes were wet and muddy.

10/10 Excellent

JODY O.

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

Couldn't have been a more perfect fit for our group.

We knew from the extensive pictures what the house was going to look like but once inside, it felt like home. There was plenty of room for our group of 11, not only in bed space but in the common areas which was needed due to the rainy weather most of the weekend (woohoo for the covered grill area). The house decor inside and out was fun and inviting. We did get to hang in the beautiful yard and talked about how great it would be to visit again. Chris the host was super helpful in answering our many questions and accomodating (thanks for the dog cage!). This property will be on the revisit list for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie V.

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

Fun!

Everything about this house was enjoyable, and Chris was great to work with. We look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

John Michael G.

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

Overall great stay!

Great house! Very big and roomy, very clean, very cozy, very cool and has a lot of personality. House has wifi. Property manager was super nice and easy to communicate with and even started the wood burning stove for us before we got there. The room with the stove is really nice and warm. Stayed with a group of 10 and was way more than enough room, everyone in our group enjoying staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cador P.

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

Great stay

We enjoyed our 4 days in February: snow-shoeing, skiing, sledding, cooking, watching movies (great DVD collection) and all with no internet! Thanks Chris
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tara R., Connecticut

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

Awesome Experience

This house was exactly what my friends and I were looking for! It was exactly as described. There was so much room for our big group and so many rooms for activities! The house is very unique, which made our stay even more interesting. Our host, Chris, was very accommodating and helpful as we planned our stay. He even dropped by to bring us some sleds, which we used in the huge, beautiful backyard. The fact that there was no service or wifi was originally intimidating, but turned out to be a pleasant escape from reality that we didn’t know we needed. We had a fantastic time and we definitely hope to stay there again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Wilford L.

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

Beautiful area

Worked well with plenty of space for a family weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Natan K.

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

Nice place to getaway

Nice place, there is a hiking path and a lake not too far. Very spacious and a nice back yard
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin L.

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

Perfect for family and friends

There is a great and nice atmosphere in the house ! We loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin M.

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

Great place for winter holiday with young families

We spent the New Years holiday here with a group of 8 adults, a couple of young toddlers, and a dog. The house was extremely spacious and comfortable for our group, with a nice big kitchen for cooking together. Chris was very communicative and we felt we had everything we needed! No wifi/cell service (which we anticipated and enjoyed) but we had service in town a few miles up the road if needed. An extra bonus was a snowstorm that allowed us to go sledding and snow hiking in the back yard - perfect way to celebrate the holiday.

6/10 Okay

Jackie H.

Liked: Communication

Great place for a large group

The stay here was pretty good. There was room for our entire 9 person group and with beds everywhere it was like a big slumber party. 30 minutes to Mt Snow
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Stephen N.

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

Plenty of space

This place is remote — no cell reception, no wifi — but had tons of beds and open areas and accommodated our large group well. It's rustic and rural and could use a thorough cleaning in some areas. But for what we needed, it worked well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

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