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Reviews of Large, Comfortable, Retro 1970s Hillside Chalet

Large, Comfortable, Retro 1970s Hillside Chalet
Waterbury, VT

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 35 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ari

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location with nice distant views of the mountain.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Desiree P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view, cozy home with all you could need!
We stayed with our family of four and in-laws. Everything was exactly as listed. We were close to everything: downtown Waterbury, Stowe and Burlington. The 70s vibe was groovy and tons of books to explore! Hope to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lauren G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious house in a great location
My family and I stayed for 2 nights to catch the total solar eclipse. Located up on a hill with mountain views, this was a perfect location! The sunsets here were also amazing. The house definitely needs some updating/maintenance but was within our price range so we were mostly satisfied. At 2500 square feet, there is plenty of room to spread out. The house has 3 floors - the basement is a walk out and has a small kitchen, full bathroom, a living area, 2 pull out couches/loveseats and a cot. The main floor has 2 bedrooms with queen size beds, a living area, dining area, kitchen and full bath. The kitchen was well equipped and we cooked all of our meals during our stay. The upstairs is accessed by spiral staircase and has 1 bedroom with twin bunk beds and a full bath but the cold-water faucet was broken. One of the bathroom faucets in the basement was also leaking. We discovered a secret room behind a bookcase upstairs so that was fun! The garage housed the ping pong table and foosball and there is a firepit in the back behind the pool. We visited in April so the pool wasn't open yet but the gate to the pool area was not working and off its hinges. After finding some empty beer cans around, we wondered if the last guests who stayed here did not care for the property like they should have. Overall, we had a great time and also appreciated all the outdoor furniture so we could hang out and enjoy the beautiful weather and spectacular eclipse!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

c h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful winter weekend in Vermont!
Fantastic views! A perfect spot for our family- 5 adults who were in the area for a wedding in Stowe. The location was perfect and we enjoyed the eclectic 70’s vibe. Very comfortable and equipped with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly as advertised
As advertised, a retro ski chalet from the 1970s. House has lots of room and all the basic amenities we needed for a successful long weekend stay. Great view from the front deck and the book collection is amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jade W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique, great place!
A group of friends and I stayed in the home for a wedding in the area, and it was fantastic for seven adults! Lots of space and unique features of the home. The pool and outdoor fire pit are awesome! Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Werent there much mostly to just sleep. When got there ran litchen sink (upstairs-main) leaked so nad soaked under sink. We called about it Said some1 would come but no 1 did. It as okay we used sink downstairs if needed it but we didnt use it. Nor the pool (to cold temperature outside)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ralph E., Raleigh

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great place to relax with wonderful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was nice, home was cozy and lots of space for games, and conversation. We were very pleased with our stay and would stay again and recommend to friends. 10/10!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Vicki K.

Vermont Escape
House needs a lot of work and better cooking skillets. The outdoor pool area was fantastic and we loved the long dining table!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with an incredible view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Devin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
70s cabin chic!
Great cool place to hang out. Great views and great old school vibe. Kids enjoyed all the old books!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big, but cozy
Beautiful view in the morning. I don't know about the evening view because we arrived after dark.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience, Wonderful stay!
The location is 10/10. I loved the house and the way it is decorated. Great for a big group of people, we were about 8, and could sleep comfortably. Nice little pool area in the back. Overall a pleasant stay and very close to Ben&Jerry’s factory.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique and comfortable mountain house
Great for groups of 6-9, open layout and neat / interesting decor / appointments.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

Christine K.

Liked: Cleanliness
No Water Pressure and No Outdoor Lights
Although the property was described accurately we arrived later in the evening. There were no outdoor lights on, nor were we able to put those lights on once we actually accessed the house. More importantly, of the 3 showers in the house only one produced any type of water (which was actually a drip.) It was impossible to take a shower, especially for someone who has long hair. The kitchen sink had a similar issue. So basically only one person of four was able to take a shower. Additionally, there was no actual firewood in the house, twigs or paper to create a fire in the fireplace. Overall an expensive not so great experience. When I contacted the property owner about my concerns and requested a partial refund I received no response whatsover. I will be contacting my credit card company
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Dwight C.

Unpredictable
Reservation was cancelled the morning of our arrival, requiring us to scramble to find accomodations while we were on the road. Property looked nice but this was not responsible management and left us in a tough spot. Review above requires me to comment on aspects of "the stay" I couldn't actually evaluate (cleanliness of property, accuracy of listing) and I rated those areas as 3 by default.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Our stay was very pleasant with close proximity to Waterbury downtown. We love the area with beautiful foliage! The house was packed with everything we needed during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vasyl H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay.
We really had a good time at this house. It looks so authentic and cozy. And we found everything we need there(From towels to kitchen utensils). And its really close to ski resort . We totally enjoyed our time there and would strongly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday vacation
Great location! We were able to choose between multiple ski resorts with a 30 minute car ride. The house is exactly as described very cozy and relaxing. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Wonderful location and views, could have better communication
The home itself was large and would be great for a large group. The description in the listing of the dated decor was spot on. If that doesn't bother you then this is a nice, large place to stay. Updated kitchen upstairs, laundry and several bedrooms/bathrooms. The view was great! The check-in process and communication could have been better. Usually check-in process/info is sent by owners days in advance, but we didn't receive it until about an hour before we were able to check-in and only after reaching out several times for the information before our arrival. This did cause a bit of stress prior to arrival. The house was generally clean with some cobwebs in parts, but overall we had a nice stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great ski weekend
We were a group of friends on a ski weekend. This was a great location, Waterbury had several good restaurant options. We skied Stowe Mountain one day and Sugarbush the other. The house was central to both. We loved the retro house it was comfortable and accommodated our large group well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT B.

Cozy and fun!!!
Felt very comfortable here. Love the retro look. Tim is awesome, we had a couple questions and he is very quick to respond. When we come back this direction DEFINITELY trying to stay here!!! THANKS AGAIN TIM!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Jeffrey T.

Great location
Tim was helpful and quick to respond to any questions we had. Plenty of space for myself and 7 guys. Great location for anything you want to do in Vermont.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Gregory K.

The view was beautiful, beyond words. But the house need some work. But overall we had a great time
I answered up above. The last place we stayed at everything was neat and clean. Definitely needs a little Preventative Maintenance done
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
In the past year since I have owned this house and it has been out for rental we have invested substantial money into floor textures, all appliances and t.v.s at the same time keeping the original character and supplying a substantial investment in vintage period decore. This home is truly second to no other home around. As far as preventative maintenance there may be a couple items that are scheduled to replace but im not sure what is being referred to otherwise.

8/10 Good

cara r., watertown, ma

Funky house, great location
We fit nicely in this big, quirky house. It was perfectly located 20 min to sugarbush and 2 min to Waterbury. Recommend a good deep clean tho. Things were not as clean and cobweb free as we would have liked.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Lao M.

Great house...
This house was great for our two families to enjoy a little skiing. Plenty of room to spread out, eat together, cook, sleep, and generally relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

This chalet is an awesome throwback to the 70’s with all modern comforts of the 21st century!
We had so much fun discovering all the different items in the house! Even the toaster from the 70’s still works! The views are awesome! We played games and danced all weekend! Thank you Tim for keeping this chalet in pristine condition despite its age. Will be back ! Great spot for a lot of ski mountains and half hour from BURLINGTON!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M., Connecticut

Funky and fun!
Decor was right up our alley! Centrally located to all the spots we wanted to hit up. Nice fireplace and beautiful views!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

BARBARA A H.

wonderful home with a beautiful view of the vermont mts
Had a great time at this home in hills. Would like to stay again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Adam D.

Excellent stay!
Terrific property to visit the Waterbury / Stowe area. Wonderful views, great deck, clean house, pool, plenty of activities, two kitchens, and plenty of open space. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Youyang G.

Great house with a lot of character
We stayed here one night during our ski trip to Stowe. It was only 30 min away from the slopes and right next to a Shaw's grocery store. Had no issues with this place, Tim is a great host. Very dainty and unique atmosphere. "Retro" is indeed a good way to describe it. It's three stories and very spacious, perfect for large groups. We would recommend this place to anyone swinging by the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brett M.

Oustanding
Tim was very helpful for any of our needs and and had an amazing house! I would highly recommend this place to anyone interested in having a great time in the Stowe area. Thank you again Tim!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

2/10 Terrible

Simona B., Italia

Disliked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023