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Blue Cactus

Family-friendly slopeside fun with water park access

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Vernon Township, NJ
  • Place, Mountain Creek Ski Resort
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mountain Creek Waterpark
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Granite Peak Quad Ski Lift
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Caldwell, NJ (CDW-Essex County)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Vernon

This condo places you next to Mountain Creek Ski Resort and within a 10-minute walk of Vernon Triple Ski Lift. The condo includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.

What's nearby

  • Mountain Creek Ski Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Vernon Triple Ski Lift - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mountain Creek Waterpark - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The Cabriolet Ski Lift - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Granite Peak Quad Ski Lift - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Sloatsburg Station - 46 min drive
  • Caldwell, NJ (CDW-Essex County) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Crystal Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Station - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The George Inn - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Blue Cactus



Bring family to this tranquil vacation rental featuring a stylish electric fireplace, vaulted ceilings with skylights, and a spacious balcony. Prepare a hot drink using one of the two coffee makers and dine at the expansive breakfast bar. Later, Take a short drive to Mountain Creek Water Park. For more outdoor excitement, try ziplining, skiing, or golf!

The condo is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a fireplace, a coffee maker, and a safe.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

No noise after 10:00 p.m.

Pets

  • 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 and a first aid kit
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: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this condo?

Located steps from Mountain Creek Ski Resort, this condo is in Vernon, and within a 10-minute walk of Mountain Creek Waterpark and The Cabriolet Ski Lift. You'll also find Granite Peak Quad Ski Lift and Vernon Triple Ski Lift less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at this condo?

No, there isn't parking at this condo.

Is this condo next to a casino?

No, this condo is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this condo?

No, there is no indoor pool at this condo.

Is Blue Cactus a good place to stay for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this condo, including a fireplace, fireplaces in some condo units, as well as ski-in/out access.

Are there hot tubs at Blue Cactus?

No, this condo doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this condo include breakfast service?

No, this condo doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this condo allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this condo though service animals are welcome.

Does this condo have connecting rooms?

No, this condo doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this condo?

The closest major airport to this condo is Caldwell, NJ (CDW-Essex County), which is about 24.6 mi away. Another top airport is Morristown, NJ (MMU-Morristown Municipal), which is around 27.3 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Blue Cactus?

Yes, every condo unit at Blue Cactus comes with a deck with some featuring mountain views.

Blue Cactus Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Normally would keep my negative comments to myself or simply share privately with the property owner so that they can fix they issues without bad mouthing them publicly since that is my style. However, I feel it's important that other potential travelers be forewarned about the property and host treatment of guests. When we first arrived I took my 2 year old son into the bathroom to change him and immediately noticed a hairball on the bathroom rug in front of the sink and a towel on the floor between the tub and the toilet. Yuck! It only got worse from there. Second bedroom is a loft space open to the rest of the main space with no privacy or safety to use as a true second bedroom and this was not clear from listing. Throughout our stay we dealt with thin walls and noisy neighbors keeping us up at night, dishes found dirty, cobwebs in the loft windows/curtains, a live cricket in the dishwasher and stuff growing in the brita in the fridge, amongst other grievances, all of which I was going to consider letting go, until we were messaged incessantly after check out when the host's crew apparently could not find the remote. The host was extremely rude and accusatory even though I assured her that it was left on the couch and that we hadn't done anything with it. I let her know about the cleanliness issues and she replied that her cleaning service is the best. She filled a theft claim for the remote for 110 which is absurd. Feels like a scam. Recommend others steer clear!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrice B.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place for a getaway! Lucia was the best, her communication was 10/10 as well! Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Spot

Everything was put together so very nicely - with extra goodies provided. Only challenge was that the washer was not working and we really needed that!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mtn Creek

Place was nice, good communication with host. Only issue, one of the guests accidentally unplugged wifi to plug in a fan, resulting in 6am phone calls from host. Odd and inconvenient just to see a door camera.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Valentines Getaway

Amazing host with excellent communication. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tenaya C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend ski trip

We stayed 2 nights with 5 people total and the unit was perfect for us. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals, beds were comfortable, and everything was nice and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ski Vacation

This is our second year renting this place. Condo is wonderful. Clean. Cozy atmosphere. The host answers any questions we have in a timely manner. My family and I love it. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lixian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything is great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Azucena

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
People are very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chrystie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday mini-getaway

Great views, clean property, and best of all fur-baby friendly! Great location next to Minerals Resort (can walk there) and 15 mins from Warwick, NY. Perfect all around for our 3 night mini getaway! We would 100% return for a longer stay in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean with a comfortable bed, which are the 2 most important aspects for me, and a cute little coffee bar setup. The unit was a bit tricky to find when I arrived late at night as the development has dark twisty roads, and I didn't know it was on the second floor when I booked, so I had to lug my heavy luggage up a dozen steep steps. (That detail should really be added to the listing.) Another note is that the spiral staircase to the upstairs sleeping area is reeeeally narrow, making it impossible to bring a suitcase up. This accommodation was good for me but would be a tight squeeze for more than just a couple. Lucia was easy to get in touch with.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness

DS

Easy to communicate with host. Nice condo, nicely decorated and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Place, Great Location, Thoughtful Amenities!

Spent 2 nights here while attending a wedding in the area. It’s on the same property as the Minerals Hotel, which was huge for us because we needed the shuttle to the wedding at Grand Cascades. Property is pet friendly, and we traveled with our dog, so that was one of our biggest selling points. The owner was lovely to work with, and the house was clean, modern and comfortable. There were some lovely little extras like individually wrapped muffins as part of the fully stocked coffee bar, and shower caps and body scrubbers in the bathroom. Overall, I’m really glad I made this choice!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

Great place for getaway for a couple. Ez checkin no problems
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful home n clean would rent again in the future

Our stay was wonderful very home. We loved it everything clean and lovely Thank you very much 😊
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Blue Vibes

Very well put together space beautifully decorated and gives off an amazing vibe. Place is easy to find and the area is an absolute dream. Definitely going back
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023