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Relax in a serene garden oasis with a wooden deck and stone steps, surrounded by lush plants and lanterns.
Stroll through the serene garden, surrounded by lush greenery and decorative elements, featuring a statue of a rabbit and a stone wall.
Cozy living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable sofa, and a warm atmosphere.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
Escape to a serene retreat surrounded by lush greenery and a tranquil atmosphere.

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Fayston, VT
  • Mad River Glen Cooperative
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sugarbush Ski Resort
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Sugarbush Resort Golf Club
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)
    ‪65 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Waitsfield

This vacation home places you next to Mad River Valley and within a 3 miles (5 km) of Practice Slope Chair Lift. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.

What's nearby

  • Mad River Valley - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Mad River Glen Cooperative - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Sugarbush Ski Resort - 15 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Sugarbush Resort Golf Club - 17 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Norwich University - 48 min drive - 25.1 miles

Getting around

  • Waterbury Station - 27 min drive
  • Montpelier, VT (MPV-Edward F. Knapp State) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Castlerock Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lawson's Finest Liquids - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mad Taco - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Three Mountain Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Wünderbar - ‬10 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.

“WHEN ONLY THE BEST WILL DO “.

Rent by the ,Week, or Month . Please contact me for long term rates.
Secluded mountain top home, where you can sit on the porch and Paint or simply take in the views outside the Art studio in the Gardens. This lovely three bedroom property which is set on five acres with woodland and mountain views offers comfort and seclusion while only being a few minutes’ drive to the ski mountains that offer plenty to do all year round, without the crowds. We are nestled between Mt Ellen and Lincoln also known as "Sugarbush” and Mad River Glen. While Stowe and Killington are just a 35 and 45 minutes drive, respectively.

The accommodation consists of a Queen suite on the main floor only two steps into the home and a double bedrooms or a bunk room (max 5 guests) ( which is fun if you bring children).

This luxury spacious house has a recreation room with 55 Inch flat screen smart TV with Netflix and Hulu and DVD and Video system. Pool table and table football.
The kitchen is newly renovated and is fully fitted out, there is a nice dining area with a comfortable lounge and a large open log fireplace.

The accommodations work well if only one or five choose to stay.


The Area: The Mad River Valley and the towns of Warren and Waitsfield are quintessentially Vermont. Located minutes from Sugarbush and Mad River Glen. The area offers endless entertainment all year round. Bridges Resort boasts to be one of the top ten Tennis facilities in the USA. Great Golf courses, hiking, biking, swimming, kayaking, skiing (cross country and downhill), snowshoeing, sledding, horse riding with Icelandic horses and swimming holes along the Mad River.

Blueberry Lake is just down the road as is the Sugarbush airport, with both a grass and paved airstrip, it is one of the most beautiful soaring sites in the country. The towns offer antique stores, boutiques, pottery and glass art studios, and a farmers and artisan market every Saturday.

Shopping and Sightseeing: .
Burlington is just under an hour away,
Montpelier is half an hour and downtown Montreal is a two hour drive.
While Boston is three hour drive and New York six.

Options: Housekeeping services available.

Rental: by the week, month or season.

Please email us for inquiries and rates.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a Smart TV with a DVD player and Netflix. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker. Housekeeping is available on request.

Property manager

Owner

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

When Only THE Best Will DO
Cuando Sólo LO Mejor QUE Hará

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Waitsfield, just steps from Mad River Valley. You'll also find Green Mountain National Forest and Mad River within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home next to 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.

What do couples enjoy most about “WHEN ONLY THE BEST WILL DO “. ?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic vacation home include a fireplace, a kitchen, and Netflix.

Are there hot tubs at “WHEN ONLY THE BEST WILL DO “. ?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

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

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Montpelier, VT (MPV-Edward F. Knapp State), which is 28.4 mi away (42 minutes by car). Another top airport is Burlington Intl. Airport (BTV), which is around 22.9 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at “WHEN ONLY THE BEST WILL DO “. ?

Yes, every accommodation at “WHEN ONLY THE BEST WILL DO “. comes with a balcony with some featuring mountain views.

“WHEN ONLY THE BEST WILL DO “. Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Howard S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect mountain experience tell us about your stay

Great time was had by all
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Randi P., New Hope

Beautiful convenient property - needs some attention

gorgeous views, pleasant surroundings. Fairly attentive/at least reachable hosts. Could use some written instructions, repairs of leaking toilet, broken window, but overall a good house for 8 people!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018