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Historic Ski House, Walk to Town, Short Drive to Slopes

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A white house with a green door, a small porch, and a chimney.
A green door with a window and a handle, leading to a room with a bed and a lamp.
A cozy room with a wooden crib, a vintage armchair, a dresser, and a fireplace.
Interior
A four-poster bed with a floral-patterned carpet, a bathroom with a sink and towel rack, and a window with curtains.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathrooms3213 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Jamaica, VT
  • Place, Jamaica State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, West River
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Hot Glass Works
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Jamaica

This vacation home places you next to Green Mountain National Forest and within a 5-minute walk of Jamaica State Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a dining area.

What's nearby

  • Jamaica State Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • West River - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hot Glass Works - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Stratton Mountain Resort - 16 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Mount Snow - 26 min drive - 22.6 miles

Getting around

  • Bellows Falls Station - 47 min drive
  • Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪West Townshend Country Store - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪River & Rye - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Loft Bar at Sun Bowl - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Honeypie - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sunbowl Cafeteria @ Stratton Mountain - ‬19 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.

Historic Ski House, Walk to Town, Short Drive to Slopes

- Vermont Farm House with two comfortable, cozy, living rooms
- 4 Bedrooms (all with Queen beds with fresh linens) + Queen Sleeper Sectional in one living room. One bedroom also has a trundle bed. Sleeps 11.
- 5 Full Bathrooms — No waiting for showers, plenty of space for everyone - whirlpool tubs too! And one half bathroom off the living room!
- TVs and Wifi, of course!
- Fully Equipped Kitchen with New Appliances — Perfect for big family meals
- Large Dining Room that seats 10 + Kitchen Table too that seats 6
- Spacious (very big!) Mudroom/Ski Equipment Room complete with cubbies to keep your gear organized and dry, and large window with bucolic views
- Located minutes away from Southern Vermont Ski Areas - Stratton, Mt Snow, Magic Mountain and Bromley
- Easily Accessible - no dark, dirt, icy roads. Paved and easy!
- Private parking. Driveway that is a short distance from the house.
- Private backyard with beautiful mountain views
- Washer and Dryer
- Central Heat and Many Gas Fireplaces for the Winter + Central Air in the Summer— Comfort in every season
- Comfortable for baby/toddler: crib and high chair
- NEW for 2026: Pet Friendly!

It’s a two minute walk to West River Provisions, a family-owned country store stocked with groceries and gourmet items, plus beer and deli fare. Just a couple minutes further down the road is River & Rye, a restaurant and bar with an emphasis on local ingredients and community in a welcoming setting.

The home itself is incredibly comfortable.  There is a flat private parking area, and when you enter through the back of the house, there’s a spacious mudroom with hooks and cubbies galore - a place for everyone’s things!

The first floor of the house has:
- an updated and stocked kitchen, everything you need
- a dining room with a large table that seats ten, plus another smaller table in the kitchen area
- a cozy living room with a TV, fireplace, piano and games and half bathroom off of it
- a large den with a Queen sleeper sectional and full bathroom directly off of it

Upstairs to the second floor you will find four large bedrooms! All have Queen beds that are very comfortable. There are four full bathrooms on this level (each bedroom has its own en suite bathroom). There is a crib in one of the bedrooms. A different bedroom has a trundle bed.


Location Highlights:

Stratton Base Lodge: 8 Miles
Magic Mountain: 13 Miles
Bromley Mountain: 15 Miles
Mount Snow: 17 Miles
Jamaica State Park: 12 Minute enjoyable Walk
West River Provisions: 2 Minute Walk
River & Rye: 4 Minute Walk
Pikes Falls: 5 Miles
Manchester (shopping/dining): 20 Miles
Emerald Lake: 27 Miles
Hamilton Falls: 12 Miles
Lowell Lake: 14 Miles

Feel free to ask us about our favorite things to do in the area!

Things to do by Season:

Winter:
- Ski or Snowboard at Stratton, Bromley, Magic Mountain & Mt. Snow. These four extraordinary resorts are close by! And offer many other activities as well, like the tube park or ice skating.
- Snowshoe or sled in Jamaica State Park.
- Enjoy Vermont's natural beauty and mountain views.

Spring/Summer:
- Swim and kayak in the West River.
- Jamaica State Park is a stunning and abundant nature area. Activities includes camping, swimming, boating, river fishing, hiking, picnicking, mountain biking, and wildlife watching.
- Visit Pikes Falls, Emerald Lake, Hamilton Falls, Lowell Lake, or many other local beautiful Vermont places.
- Enjoy activities at the ski resorts such as scenic lift rides, golf, concerts, mountain biking, etc.

Fall:
- Foliage Hotspot - Stunning autumn colors right from the yard
- Leaf-peeping & scenic drives
- Hiking. The Stratton Mountain Fire Tower is a great hike to take. It sits atop the highest peak in southern Vermont and offers some exquisite fall views.
- Cider Mills, pumpkin patches and apple picking
- Local harvest festivals, and cider donuts
- Visit Manchester - which is extra magical in the fall. Manchester is home to some nice outlet shops, charming independent shops, historic streets, wonderful restaurants, and lots of things to do outdoors to enjoy fall foliage.

Other Things to Note:
    •    Family-friendly
    •    No parties or events

This property is strictly non-smoking.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 5.5 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. The bathroom offers a jetted tub and hair dryers. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 999 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,213 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Leave beds unmade that were used. Wash any used dishes or place them in the dishwasher and run it. Put all garbage into the outdoor garbage can (next to the barn). Set heat to 62. Thank you!

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 1 total (999 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to this vacation home?

This vacation home in Jamaica is within a 10-minute walk of Green Mountain National Forest and Jamaica State Park. You'll also find West River and Hot Glass Works less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Historic Ski House, Walk to Town, Short Drive to Slopes?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Historic Ski House, Walk to Town, Short Drive to Slopes a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this vacation home include a fireplace, a jetted bathtub, and a smart TV.

Does Historic Ski House, Walk to Town, Short Drive to Slopes have a hot tub?

No, but this vacation home offers jetted bathtubs in all house.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although cats and dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does Historic Ski House, Walk to Town, Short Drive to Slopes have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State), which is about 21.1 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Historic Ski House, Walk to Town, Short Drive to Slopes?

No, there aren't any house at Historic Ski House, Walk to Town, Short Drive to Slopes that offer a balcony.

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