Jamaica, Vermont
This home is very unique and special to me. I am a builder from Martha's Vineyard and put my heart, soul and experience into this one of a kind post and beam house. It sits on a private island on the West River that you access by going over a covered bridge. There are only two other homes on the island (island is over 100 acres). The house is 2800 square feet and the bedrooms range from 200 to 250 square feet. Each room has special touches down to the hand made tiles in the kitchen and bathrooms and branches in the railing systems. The kid's bunk bed system is handcrafted with logs and branches and sports an elevated walkway, trap door, and rope ladder. The massive 30-foot high interior fireplace is fashioned after a Lew French design and the spiral staircase to the loft has to be seen to be appreciated. I sit for hours listening to the river outside as it is only 30 feet from the house. Some days we put on our snowshoes and explore the island. We have just completed an around the island trail system that shows off its beauty complete with a 50-foot suspension bridge. My girls love looking for animal tracks. We have deer and beaver on the island. I have seen lynx tracks but have never seen one.
This is not really a rental property - this is my dream house. It is 10 miles from Stratton Mountain (about a 15-20 minute ride to the mountain) which is a great ski and snowboard area in the winter and golfing community in the summer. There is a swimming hole off of our trail system, waterfalls and the state park minutes away. And a bodega in town with all the supplies you would ever need.
The House rental comes with a parking pass so that you can always park right at the foot of the mountain. Stratton Mountain is one of the best run mountains I have ever been to. Their customer service is unmatched in Vermont - They give out tissues at the chair lifts on really cold days. The people that work at the mountain truly want you to have a good skiing experience. They are not just punching a clock. The ski school is first rate and my 6 year old daughter can already ski from the top of the mountain and guides me through some of the easier forest trails. Manchester is about 30 miles away and is home to every outlet store you would want to shop in.......... I could go on forever. Oh, and there is a jacuzzi that overlooks the river. Take a look at the pictures and contact me if you want to see more.
Keywords: Ski, Stratton, Vermont, snowboard, beautiful, unique, Jamaica, covered bridge, river, mt. snow
We can't say enough great things about this beautiful home! The house is lovely, cozy-comfortable with anything & everything we needed; even right sized play and practicality for the two-year-old. The property is amazing. We enjoyed walking the trails, listening to the river, & relaxing together. To top it off, the host was delightful.
This was a lovely place and perfect for 8 adults. Wasn’t designed for the baby but there were plenty of us to keep an eye on him. The house design and construction is impressive. Very open but feels very homey.
Stayed here with my family during July 4 weekend and it was even better than the descriptions. The house is as well maintained, stocked and thoughtfully designed as described in the listing and the prior guests' comments. What you can't get from those sources is just how calming and rejuvenating it is to be right next to the river, with the sound of rushing water constantly lowering blood pressure and providing a great soundtrack to the natural beauty of the island and the surrounding woods. Kitchen is well stocked and you can get provisions from multiple locations but we tended to stay close by at West River Provisions. Rained a lot during our first few days but honestly didn't mind, as the house is cozy and very comfortable. Rob is a great host and very responsive. Would highly recommend
This is such a beautiful place in a beautiful location. We loved this place so much and the host was incredibly kind to work around our busy schedule. I hope I will be able to stay here again in the future because it was so relaxing. Everyone enjoyed the setting and the house. It is somewhat luxurious in a beautiful natural setting. They had everything in the kitchen you could possibly need and so many other books and useful items for your stay. It feels like a home while you are there, not just a rental.
Amazing experience close to Stratton. One of a kind property.
We had a great time. We cooked all our meals in and found the kitchen and dining room very conducive and accommodating.
This property is truly remarkable. The setting is breath-taking and the home itself has everything you need. This is the perfect destination for large groups or families, as the bedroom sizes are very generous. I found the 2 story living room with stone fireplace and outdoor hot tub overlooking the river to be the two biggest Wows! of my experience. I hope to be back sometime in the early summer to enjoy the outdoor splendor of Vermont.
This house is absolutely beautiful, built by the owner, and well cared for. It had everything we needed and included a new hot tub which was a lovely surprise and beautiful as it overlooked the river and woods. The house is in an idyllic setting very close to Stratton and Bromley. The owner was very responsive and very helpful during our stay. Would absolutely rent this place again and plan to in the future!
By far the best vacation house we’ve ever stayed in. The owner, Rob, clearly put a huge amount of imagination and effort into designing and building the house and making it extremely comfortable and functional. He was also very responsive and easy to communicate with. The location is unsurpassed, offering total privacy (the other two houses on the island are far away) and beautiful views of the river, while also being within a few minutes of several small groceries and fun restaurants. We loved sitting in the great room and watching herons and even an eagle flying just above the river. One feature shows the care with which the house was designed. Rob pointed out in his virtual tour that the windows and doors that open have retractable insect screens. You can choose between opening the window and sliding the screen in place, or closing the window and having a completely unobstructed view. The house is very clean and extremely well furnished, with comfortable seating, an amazingly well-equipped kitchen, and lots of plush towels. Wifi was strong enough for several people to work at once, although we couldn’t get a Verizon cell signal. (We used wifi calling on our phones.) Two minor things to look out for: by late summer, there’s a lot of poison ivy growing on the walking trail around the island. And be careful if you use the oven: one time, a rack slipped off its support rails.
Enjoyed the house and remote location. West River in backyard enhanced the ambience. Spoted a fawn walking past. Some cool features built into the house. Owner pleasant to work with.
The home was special and met our space needs for three families with 5 kids. The loft gave the tween boys a space to watch TV and play video games, the bunk room was perfect for three girls of different ages, and the other bedrooms provided plenty of beds for everyone. River view is beautiful and was fun to wade in. Large table for everyone to sit at. Owner is super nice and responsive with any questions we had. Small 'provisions' store is nearby for things you might have forgotten and Stratton was maybe 15 minutes away. State park is close by and the island itself has nice trails for walking/biking. No complaints from our big group!
We had a lovely stay at this riverside home. The property is bursting with soul and charector. The host was kind, communicative and flexible with us and shared what he loves about the landscape and community. I can’t wait to return! A special place.
Owner was very helpful and very responsive when an issue arose. Would love to rent here again!
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