Charming country house, 180 acres, near MtMansfield, Smugglers Notch and Stowe

Underhill, Vermont
$421 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Our cozy farmhouse is nestled into the west slope of Pleasant Valley, with a commanding view of majestic Mt. Mansfield. In the midst of 180 very private acres of pristine woodlands and breathtaking mountain views, the bedrooms are cozy and the kitchen/dining and living rooms are open space, light and airy. Built originally in 1865, recent renovations ensure everything is clean, solid and functionally sound without sacrificing the country feel of an old Vermont farmhouse. Decorated in warm colors, each room has its own charm and character. The master bedroom is on the ground floor in its own “wing,” with two beds, a queen and a twin, and a private full bath. The other two bedrooms are upstairs and share a full bathroom – the one to the right has four twins; the one to the left has a queen and a twin. We have one child-size roll-away and one crib. The kitchen is fully equipped and ready for cooking gourmet feasts. Our washer and dryer ensure that you are ready for anything, whether you brought enough clothes or not.


Underhill, Jeffersonville and the surrounding area offer an abundance of distractions for every taste. Outdoor enthusiasts will find adventure in exploring the network of trails right outside our door, whether for cross-country skiing, snow-shoeing, sledding, toboganning, mountain biking, hiking or simply walking (we have some equipment, and you can rent snowshoes and bikes for the day or week at our local stores). Underhill’s got one of the best sledding hills anywhere, and that’s just a five minute drive. If you prefer to take walks on the woods trails or on beautiful country roads, you’ll be stunned by the beauty and majesty of the unspoiled land and Mt. Mansfield.

This treasure is a place to get away from the hustle, to fill your lungs with truly fresh air, and to “re-charge your batteries.” With our own pond right off the deck, swimming (summer) and skating (winter) are available on impulse. Our larder is loaded with teas, coffees, hot chocolate, and other cooking/eating essentials, which you are welcome to use, though we ask that they be replaced if usage is heavy. Our caretaker and housekeeper will be happy to pitch in if you’d like their help while at the house. When we say 'vacation house,' we mean it!

As for skiing, Smuggler’s Notch Ski Resort (known to locals as “Smuggs”, only 15-20 minutes away) offers groomed cross-country ski trails, a skating arena, and excellent downhill skiing and snow-boarding. Stowe is just 45 minutes away (or you can ski to it from Smuggs) and Jay Peak is about the same. If variety is a compulsion, Sugarbush and Mad River are about an hour south.

For those seeking more pastoral or cerebral activities, there is no lack of beautiful vistas for the photographer and artist; there are antique shops, art galleries, farmers markets, restaurants, theatres, and shops all within a 40 minute radius, including Stowe village, Jeffersonville and Vermont’s largest city, Burlington. And the turn of seasons in fall is utterly spectacular as Vermont’s legendary sugar maples put on their riotous display of leafy colors.

As the sun sets and the incredibly clear sky shows off a plethora of stars and constellations, you can come home to relax and toast your toes in front of the big stone fireplace, far from the noise and hectic pace of resort villages with their condos, dense living and commercial traffic. Put on soft music and stretch out, and rest your tired muscles in this serene and private setting!

Our home is the perfect place for your Vermont vacation. It is also the perfect setting for small family celebrations like anniversaries or graduations. Invite your family, friends and relatives to stay here with you. There are plenty of businesses in the area that would be happy to help you with catering and other services you might need. Contact us with any questions or concerns you have. We’ll be glad to help!

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing Ski-in/ski-out Access
  • PETS

    1 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Cats And Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1765 Sq Ft (164 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Kitchen Island Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking Wheelchair-accessible Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 25+ Mbps
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Kayak On Site Mountain Biking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Sledding Nearby Swimming Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Stereo TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In The Mountains On The Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    2 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only Wheelchair-accessible Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 12:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 12:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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Review Review

  • Submitted May 25, 2026

    Stayed May 21, 2026

    A fantastic stay for the weekend with fires each night, enchanted grounds to walk, and games to play!

  • brittiany s.

    Submitted Mar 16, 2026

    Stayed Mar 10, 2026

    Ski slopes were super close! The town was quaint and quiet. The home was secluded with lots of land around the pond to explore. My kids enjoyed playing outside and we loved the rustic farmhouse for our vacation. Kitchen was perfect for preparing meals and plenty of areas to gather as a family! Thanks for a great stay Mark!

  • Ryan H.

    Submitted Nov 30, 2025

    Stayed Nov 26, 2025

    A nice house on plenty of secluded land for exploring and getting away from city life for a few days. My dog loved running around and exploring in the woods. Fully stocked kitchen with anything you could need. We were able to prepare a full Thanksgiving meal with no issue. Good water pressure as well for anyone that might matter too.

  • David E.

    Submitted Oct 26, 2025

    Stayed Oct 24, 2025

    Fireplace was amazing with plenty of wood.

  • Mike B.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2025

    Stayed Oct 6, 2025

    The directions provided brought us right to the property, which is out in the mountains. There was a trail map of the trails on the 180 acre property with the trails being pretty easy trails. No one in our party had been to Vermont before, and our stay was purely for a relaxing time. We utilized the outside fireplace and looked at the stars, there was plenty of firewood available and marshmallow roasting sticks. The kitchen was well stocked with all needed supplies. The location of the property was perfect for day trips and sight seeing. The foliage was turning with the colors being very pretty. There is a large deck in the front of the house, with an apple tree in the yard. A doe and two young deer came into the yard and ate apples. We were very pleased with our stay and would recommend.

  • Forrest S.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2025

    Stayed Oct 1, 2025

    Mark was a great host - extremely clear communication and detailed information about everything. The view from the deck is absolutely stellar!

  • Lisa K.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2025

    Stayed Sep 24, 2025

    Sweet little cottage that feels like you are staying at Grandma’s cottage. Beautiful property with pond. The fall foliage was lovely in this area. There is hiking and mountain biking right off the property. It’s about 35 mins to Burlington. It’s close to underhill, Jericho, smugglers notch and Stowe. It’s secluded and quiet. Sleeps 10. The mattresses could be updated, but not terrible. This spot probably not good for elderly people, unless they can utilize the downstairs bedroom as stairs are steep. Water pressure great and temp gets hot. Highly recommend this little place. We recommend poorhouse pies nearby for easy meals you can grab and heat up in the oven. Delicious!

  • Maren B.

    Submitted Sep 24, 2025

    Stayed Sep 19, 2025

    Great place, wonderful early fall weekend!

  • Sean H.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    Place was magical!!! Waking up in the morning and having coffee on the deck that overlooks mt Mansfield. Amazing!! Love the area will be back again.

  • David H.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    We loved our stay at this beautiful, rustic hideaway tucked into the woods with a spectacular view of Mt Mansfield from the deck on which we would mountain gaze by day and stargaze by night. Lots of hiking on the property and in the area, and lots of wonderful watering holes nearby to escape the summer heat. We also loved visiting the Snowflake Bentley exhibit at the Old Red Mill in nearby Jericho, and ended most days with a stop at Palmer Lane Maple for a maple creemee. Mark was an excellent host, the house had evening we needed and he was very responsive whenever we had questions. Great spot.

  • Kristen K.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    Great spot with beautiful views, centrally located. Had everything we needed and was super comfortable. Lots of beds!

  • Lisa G.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 21, 2025

    Wonderful location with breathtaking views and loads of walking trails.

  • Darcy H.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    Beautiful farmhouse on gorgeous property with plenty of space for a large family. The house has everything you can think of, for guests to utilize while staying in this comfortable, extremely clean, quaint home. Lots of games, puzzles, culinary items! Plenty to do close by. A quick 40 mins to Burlington. Mark was a communicative, helpful, available host who provided us with a tremendous amount of information. We are grateful he opened his amazing home to us. Definitely will be back!

  • Suzanne F.

    Submitted May 28, 2025

    Stayed May 15, 2025

    What a great property and house! A great mountain view and a pond next to the house that we were surprised to be able to swim in in Mid-May in northern VT. The house was spacious and comfortable and has some nice character. A great fireplace that was quite enjoyable on the cooler days. The house had everything we needed and many small appliances and when one of them decided to quit, Amy had a new one delivered in a couple hours. The host, Mark, was great with info and communication and seemed ready to respond to any questions or concerns. Really nice not dealing with linens and having a later check-out was really great with my elderly parents. Would absolutely book again if traveling to that area. Thanks

  • Erik H.

    Submitted Mar 1, 2025

    Stayed Feb 25, 2025

    Mark was attentive and easy to communicate with. The house had everything we could have ever needed and directions for everything was well thought out! The cozy home in the woods was perfect for a ski vacation!

  • Kurt S.

    Submitted Feb 24, 2025

    Stayed Feb 6, 2025

    As a small group of friends we’ve been going to Smugglers Notch to ski for years. We typically stay on the resort, but took a chance on a VRBO this year. After our stay I can confidently say that we will be back for years to come. From the booking process, to the picturesque views , everything about this place is a 10/10. Can’t recommend it enough.

  • Alex F.

    Submitted Jan 22, 2025

    Stayed Jan 16, 2025

    We visited the property in January with a small group of friends. The property was easy to locate and sufficiently remote - situated at the end of a small dirt road surrounded by acres of woods. Inside, the house was clean with a well-furnished kitchen and a beautiful fireplace - which was put to good use. The views of Mt. Mansfield from the property were incredible. I highly recommend this property!

  • Kevin J.

    Submitted Jan 12, 2025

    Stayed Dec 20, 2024

    The house was warm and inviting and the views of Mt. Mansfield with fresh snow were incredible. It was very peaceful and the fireplace provided great ambiance to each evening. Great location to many different activities.

  • Susan M.

    Submitted Dec 2, 2024

    Stayed Nov 24, 2024

    A wonderful week with great views of Mount Mansfield.

  • Gene Z.

    Submitted Nov 22, 2024

    Stayed Nov 8, 2024

    Perfect location for a relaxing trip. Host was very responsive and helpful. We will be back.

  • Bonnie-Ellen M.

    Submitted Nov 19, 2024

    Stayed Nov 15, 2024

    My family stayed here to celebrate an early Thanksgiving. The location was relaxing. The house fit our needs with 1 bedroom on the main floor for my elderly parents. The fire place was used ever night and brought back memories of my parents place in Maine. The dinning room table could accommodate the whole family for meals and to play lots of games. A gem. Thanks for sharing the place.

  • Kelsey K.

    Submitted Oct 29, 2024

    Stayed Oct 25, 2024

    Our family greatly enjoyed our stay here. The views of Mount Mansfield and the surrounding area were breathtaking. The house has so much rustic charm and character - and nights in front of the fireplace were so cozy! We would gladly return here should our travels take us to the area again.

  • Jona S.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    Stunning view, especially with your morning coffee!! Hard to leave!

  • Cynthia K.

    Submitted Oct 18, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    We have a wonderful stay at Mark's secluded cottage. The communication was excellent leading up to our arrival. Check-in was easy. Everything was clean and well stocked. Great secluded location and a cottage filled with lots of quaint and unique touches, amazing views and a wonderful fireplace. Would definitely stay again!

  • Sue O.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2024

    Stayed Sep 24, 2024

    Very relaxing, peaceful place. Very well equipped kitchen. Loved the fireplace. Enjoyed everything and would definitely like to return.

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