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Views! Large 3600 sqft 3-floor Custom Chalet w/HVAC, fast WiFi, 18 private acres

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A cabin with a steep roof, a wooden deck, and a view of a forested valley.
A snow-covered outdoor area with metal chairs and tables, a stone bench, and a wooden deck.
A two-story stone house with a balcony and string lights.
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, a wooden staircase, and a bookshelf with books and decorative items.
A high-ceilinged room with a stone wall, a spiral staircase, and large windows offering a view of a snowy landscape.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire chalet

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 133600 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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WELLS, VT
  • Place, Lake Saint Catherine
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Wells Lakeside Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Saint Catherine State Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Wells

Located 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Lake Saint Catherine, this chalet is within a 10-minute drive of Wells Lakeside Park. Guestrooms at this chalet include kitchens, fireplaces, and furnished balconies.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Saint Catherine - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Wells Lakeside Park - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Lake Saint Catherine State Park - 13 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Whaleback Vineyard - 16 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • Lake St Catherine Country Club - 19 min drive - 9.6 miles

Getting around

  • Castleton Station - 32 min drive
  • Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Scarlotta's Car Hop - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪On The Rocks Pub - ‬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.

Views! Large 3600 sqft 3-floor Custom Chalet w/HVAC, fast WiFi, 18 private acres

June-August '26 special: 2 well-behaved pets stay for the rate of one - S'mores on us! Scenic, nearby lake, golf, hiking! Base rate includes up to 6 guests.

Authentic Custom-built Chalet is private, 3600 sqft, 18 acres, sleeps 13: 3 bedrooms, 1 King, 2 Queen, 3 Twin, 2 Queen sleeper-sofas, 3 full baths.

This A Frame Chalets home books quickly, because this one is special!

The Rye Chalet is a true custom built Artisan Chalet in a true Vermont experience. Rare for A Frame Chalets, enjoy Central AC (HVAC) on the two upper floors.

Each of three floors has a bedroom and full bath. Total beds: one King two queen, three twins, two queen sofa beds. Great for couples, kids, and well-behaved pets (see below, please).

With 3600 square feet of living space, the chalet offers several gathering areas, including two separate living rooms, a game table, a dining area, a 15x25' fire pit patio (Winter weather permitting), and a welcoming kitchen furnished down to the cookbooks. The kitchen also features a really cool induction cooktop and cookware. There are games galore and hundreds of interesting books in the library.

Artisan stone mason Simon Shultz created magnificent two-story stone columns that support the outside deck overlooking the photoready Hidden Valley. At the heart of Rye Chalet, a spectacular three-story stone core. A charming custom-built spiral staircase connects all three floors.

Bringing your little ones: As a courtesy to guests, we have our Graco Pack ‘n’ Play(s), highchair(s), booster, and toddler utensils ready. Just let us know when you book and all will be ready for you.

Well-Behaved Pets: One pet: $40/night, $140/week. Two pets: $60/night, $210/week. Three pets: $80/night, $280/week. Limit three pets and we have pet house rules for you. Unauthorized pets anytime during your stay will incur a $350 deep cleaning charge.

An additional private office separate from the Chalet...
The creative studio/office behind the Chalet is an optional add-on to the home rental. It's separate from the chalet, and is perfect for work, writers, creatives, meditation, yoga, or prayer. The office is Zoom-ready with high-speed internet, an Ethernet connection, 65” ROKU-ready WiFi TV, and an electric ambiance fireplace. Fee: $45/night, two night minimum, plus $35 cleaning fee. Available in the Winter–weather-permitting.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a kitchen, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart speaker
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

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

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 3,600 square feet
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 28

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
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
Summer and early Fall: On the third floor, set the Lennox thermostat to 75° auto, we will take care of all the others.
Winter and early Spring: Zone heating on each floor using the Honeywell thermostats. Supplement with the Lennox HVAC/main floor mini-splits. Draw the drapes closed when possible to keep in the warmth
All seasons: just turn off the third floor Lennox thermostat, we can do the rest.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Guns of any kind may not be discharged on Rye Chalet property.
You agree to see that no-one in your party will sit or lean on the railing around the deck.
No smoking anywhere on the property. Thank you.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 3 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: well-behaved pets: 1=$40, 2=$60, 3=$80, nightly

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 40
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Minimum check-in age: 28

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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this chalet?

This chalet is located in Wells, close to Lake Saint Catherine, Lake Saint Catherine State Park, and Lake St Catherine Country Club. Wells Lakeside Park is also within a driving distance of 3.3 mi.

Is there parking available at Views! Large 3600 sqft 3-floor Custom Chalet w/HVAC, fast WiFi, 18 private acres?

Yes, there is an electric car charging station and wheelchair-accessible van parking available.

Is this chalet adjacent to a casino?

No, this chalet is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this chalet?

No, there is no indoor pool at this chalet.

What do couples enjoy most about Views! Large 3600 sqft 3-floor Custom Chalet w/HVAC, fast WiFi, 18 private acres?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic chalet include a fireplace, a smart TV, and a kitchen.

Are there hot tubs at Views! Large 3600 sqft 3-floor Custom Chalet w/HVAC, fast WiFi, 18 private acres?

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

Does this chalet include breakfast service?

No, this chalet doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this chalet allow pets to stay free of charge?

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

Are there connecting rooms at Views! Large 3600 sqft 3-floor Custom Chalet w/HVAC, fast WiFi, 18 private acres?

No, this chalet doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this chalet?

The closest major airport to this chalet is Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial), which is 29.4 mi away (44 minutes by car). Another top airport is Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional), which is around 13.9 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Views! Large 3600 sqft 3-floor Custom Chalet w/HVAC, fast WiFi, 18 private acres?

Yes, every accommodation at Views! Large 3600 sqft 3-floor Custom Chalet w/HVAC, fast WiFi, 18 private acres comes with a furnished balcony/patio and some offer mountain views.

Views! Large 3600 sqft 3-floor Custom Chalet w/HVAC, fast WiFi, 18 private acres Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 111 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Beautiful property and close to mtn biking trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was amazing. Very clean and comfortable. Amazing views!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! The pictures don’t do it justice!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn R.

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

Great stay!

Awesome stay! Will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

Another wonderful stay

This was our second stay at the chalet and it will not be our last. Accommodations were super. Chalet is spotless and roomy. Owners are responsive ti all inquiries. A perfect spot for much needed family time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lino P.

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

Rye Chalet in Vermont

Delightful four-day trip with three generations of our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald T.

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

Relaxed Getaway

Great winter chalet that lived up to the billing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia B.

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

Chalet

The chalet was great! Close by to lakes, and offered beautiful views!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal S.

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

Relaxing vacation

It’s a beautiful location. The home is clean and well cared for. Very relaxing time, exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G.

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

Incredible views from Rye Chalet

Rye Chalet is an incredible property with sweeping views of the valley below. The chalet is a great combination of 60’s A frame architecture and vibe with modern technology and comforts. Highly recommend staying here for a unique and special way to experience Vermont.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

We had a wonderful time !

We had a great time away. We enjoyed the beautiful veiw. The owner was wonderful to talk to and the house keeper was also wonderful! The house was beautiful and clean. My favorite part was the fireplace!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

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

Annual Family Summer Trip

AMAZING Home. Everything was clean and perfect. The house and the view is breathtaking. The Host was accessible and kind. Would definitely stay here again. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik T.

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

Just what we needed

It’s a beautiful house on a beautiful piece of land. We had a wonderful stay. I have never rented from a more attentive and caring home owner. If you’re looking for a quite space to enjoy family time this is the place for you.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie J.

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

Great retreat!

The Rye Chalet was a great experience for our group. The house is extremely well provisioned and is clean and comfortable. Great views, surrounded by woods and blessed quiet. Easy access to neighboring towns and areas with lots to do, especially if you like hiking and outdoors. Excellent communications and support from the host. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Absolutely beautiful, so peaceful

The Rye Chalet is definitely one of a kind! Me and my wife had a wonderfully relaxing time and felt right at home. The view from the deck is breathtaking, we still dream about it! We will definitely look to visit again when the weather is warmer.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2016
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

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

Family Christmas Gathering 2019

Our Family enjoyed our stay at the Rye Chalet, we had such a great time the owners have taken care of every little detail, and it shows that their heart is in it. Extremely clean, comfortable, and family friendly, we plan to come back again and again, and we have friends that want to book based on our pictures and facebook posts. Thank you so much for a wonderful warm inviting place to spend a few days.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

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

Amazing stay

My family and I decided to book this wonderful place for my husbands 40th family. As soon as we pulled up it took my breath away. The scenery alone was spectacular. There was so much greenery everywhere we looked. Everything was stocked well and the host was excellent with questions when we asked. I definitely recommend this place and will be returning in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn H.

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

Rye Chalet

Very nice and clean property with a beautiful view from the deck! The fire pit was lovely in the evening and the host supplied ingredients for making s’mores! The sky was completely clear and we enjoyed star gazing while we enjoyed the fire! The host provided quick responses to questions I asked and provided amazingly detailed information about the property, which was very much appreciated. I would definitely recommend the Rye Chalet to others and hope to stay again soon!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate D.

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

The perfect spot!

We stayed here with a group of friends for a mountain biking trip. We have stayed up at Kingdom Trails for the past 9 yrs and were looking to change it up. This spot was perfect! Close to all three trail heads, plenty of space for everyone indoors and out, great parking situation, not too far from town but felt very secluded. We had some questions about where things were stored while we were there and the hosts were incredibly responsive. Truly 5 star experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Great Home / Beautiful Location

Our family of four (5) (sons ages 7 and 10 and dog) stayed at the property in July '21. The house lived up to the listing/pics/reviews. The property was a great place for our family to unwind. Being able to bring along our furry family member was an added bonus. Location was great; as we were able to enjoy the benefits of the Adirondacks and the Green Mountains. Hope to be back in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet Z.

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

Peaceful

A key to deck door would have made it easier for 2 older women and an older dog.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

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

Great Long Weekend

We were down in the area for to attend the VT NH Shrine football game in Castleton and had several family members attending. The house and property were perfect for this with 3 seperate bedrooms. One thing we noticed immediately was how quiet it is, especially at night. Hang out on the deck and relax and enjoy. The house has just about everything you will need. Check in was easy. Thanks again for a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan K.

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

A great place

We spent two weeks here with our family and the house was perfect for our group. Big enough to spread out with great spaces to gather together. The house was very well stocked with high quality linens and towels, plenty of kitchen pots and pans, lots of dishes, mugs, and glasses, and some extra touches like supplies for s’mores, wood for the fire pit, and charging stations for our electronics throughout the house. Land is lovely and location great. You can walk into Wells and you are about 30 mins from great shops and restaurants in Dorset and Manchester. Highly recommend this house.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

LUCKY US

My family was so fortunate to find this wonderful home away from home. We lacked for nothing. The three floors allowed us privacy when needed and the middle floor accommodated our large family comfortably and cozily. The kitchen had all the supplies for all of us to be comfortably seated AND the kitchen table was big enough to seat 9 of us with room to spare. The location was peaceful. There are many activities to participate in in the area. We especially liked Merck forest but would have been just as content staying in the whole time. We are hoping to return again for round 2. The location was peacefucouches
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie K.

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

Wonderful house with gorgeous views

We loved staying at the Rye Chalet and will definitely rent it the next summer we are in VT. We vacation in VT almost every summer and used to rent the same house every time. For several years that house has not been for rent and we have been staying at other VRBO houses. None of them measured up to the views of the former rental u,til now. The photos of the interior of the chalet do not do it justice. It is much better in person. Also, the house was very clean. Can't say enough about how much we enjoyed the house. Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019