Stowe Skyline Home scenic farmhouse - Waterbury

Stowe Skyline Home - spacious and private, pet-free mountain home on stunning 15 acre farm with mountain views, orchard, fireplace & FREE breakfast.

20 minutes to Mt. Mansfield. 4 bedrooms/3 full baths sleeps 10 adults or 12 if family.

Weber grill, fire pit, 8 Adirondack chairs, 2 picnic tables, outdoor dining, 65" tv, local art, books, puzzles & games, and remote work areas with Starlink wifi. Guests rave about our "national park-level views." Sorry, no pets allowed as owners are allergic.

The space
Our home is distinguished by a living area bathed in natural light, offering stunning views of Hunger Mountain and Stowe Hollow. The white wooden ceilings, and the warmth of the field stone fireplace, create a cozy and relaxing atmosphere. Enjoy golden sunsets and unparalleled stargazing from the decks. Explore our large collection of board games, puzzles and books curated by a librarian (your host), or spend a lively evening with friends around the fire with unlimited firewood. Each room is adorned with a piece from the lovingly curated collection of Vermont artists - paintings, prints, pottery and photographs - acquired over the last 50 years. Enjoy lunch in the orchard at picnic tables or enjoy your morning coffee at the outdoor table on the eastern facing deck, while the mist rises above the mountain.

Our Amenities include:
• Modern and comfortable space newly designed & renovated
• Large 3200 square foot farm house on 3 levels (4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 living room, 2 decks)
• Amazing view of Hunger Mountain & neighboring farms
• Spacious, bright living space & field stone fireplace
• Truly comfortable beds & high end bedding
• Large outdoor dining table welcoming 6 guests comfortably & 2 picnic tables each seating 8
• Farmhouse kitchen, fully equipped for family gatherings & FREE breakfast
• 5-star quality guest supplies, baby items, & spotless surfaces
• Unlimited wifi (Starlink) ultra-fast for remote work!
• Air conditioning/central heating for absolute comfort
• Travel guides and local information
• Premium sound bars for music stations, tvs & 65" tv
• During the holiday season, we set up a beautiful Christmas tree in the living room, to offer you the opportunity to celebrate the holidays at home.

Our 3200 sq ft spacious 4 bedroom home sleeps 12. Main floor master features a queen bed and low threshold shower for those with mobility issue. Upstairs master features a king bed, full size futon & full bath ensuite. Downstairs “Jack & Jill” two bedrooms share a full bathroom - each with a king bed and a queen/double bed, and access to outdoors.

The home abuts the Stowe border and is located on Stowe's "Scenic Byway." We recently incorporated this farmland as Hunger Mountain Meadows. Our property features a mature apple orchard ripe in September, native plant gardens, annual flower beds, and sunflowers to pick flowers for the table (ready fall 2026!)

Fully equipped kitchen for making a memorable family meal, and multiple spots to eat outdoors: new modern table set on deck, backyard cottage table with umbrella, 2 picnic tables in the orchard.

Continental breakfast included with your stay: hot and cold cereals, pancake mix, eggs, coffee, tea, hot cocoa, your choice of milk. Select 1 item for group: bagels & cream cheese, quiche or pastries.

Total of 3 full baths & on-demand hot water heater so your large group won't run out of hot water! 6 persons included in base rate, plus additional $50/night/person, due to costs of hot water, heat/AC and extra cleaning. We keep the base cleaning rate low for all!

Cooking Amenities:
Kitchen: pots, baking dishes, silverware, cooking knives, cutting boards, dishes, cups, mugs, glasses, wine glasses & opener, margarita glasses, bar kit.
Pantry: enjoy a shared pantry with baking & cooking supplies (oil, vinegar, baking powder, etc). Soaps, dishwasher detergent, paper towels.
Appliances: slow cooker, toaster, blender, Keurig & standard coffee brewer, microwave, juicer, fondue pots (you provide fuel). Fire extinguishers located on each floor.

Bring the kids!
Child proofing accessories available in dining room hutch. Baby gate installed on request. Pack & play with linens, high chair, toddler table and chairs, changing table available at no charge to guests. Ask about age-appropriate toys, games, books and stuffies to make your little one’s trip enjoyable.

Hiking:
We are 5 minutes from the Mt. Hunger Trail (steep, 3-4 hours) or 10 minutes to the Pinnacle trail (2 hrs). We are 30 minutes to Bolton, and 40 min to Sugarbush/Mad River Glen slopes for other ski trails to explore. Or snowshoe our fields.

Indoor activities nearby:
Elevate trampoline park, Bowling, Ice skating rink or Stowe Cinema.
ECHO center aquarium in Burlington.
Climbing Wall at Stowe Mountain Resort or Essex. Performing arts: Lost Nation Theater in Montpelier. Stowe Theater Guild. Spruce Peak Arts Center at Stowe Mountain.

Eating Out Recommendations:
Stowe: Stowe Cider, American Flatbread, Woodland Bakery, Doc Ponds, Edelweiss
Waterbury: Gallus, Salt & Rind, Prohibition Pig

Getting Here:
3 hours to Boston, 2.5 hours to Montreal.
10 minutes to Interstate Rte. 89
10 minutes to downtown Stowe
20 minutes to Stowe Mountain

Please note: a four wheel drive vehicle is necessary during winter months in Vermont, especially in a scenic mountain area where this house sits.

You may see wildlife during your stay: wild turkeys, deer, black bears, moose in spring (rare), bobcat in summer (rare), birds of all kinds including rarities like Bobolink, Wilson's Snipe, Savannah Sparrow and Kingfisher. Many warblers in May bluebirds in the fall. Swallows can be seen nesting on site and feeding their young in plane view on the power line.

Detergents and dish washer detergent provided. Free use of washer and dryer. Snow plowing and shoveling included. Starlink fast internet with Wifi, Smart TV (3) so you can log into your streaming services. Please remember to log out.

We provide no-contact check in and check out. If you need help, we are happy to greeting you during your stay (some guests like an orientation to the heat during winter months).

General Maintenance: should anything break during your stay please let us know. In most cases no charges to you as we know that things break.

Groceries: arriving late? Take out meal options: The Roots Farm Market or reasonable caterers if plan ahead ($18+/person).

Garbage & Recycling: We provide bins in the kitchen and in the garage and remove all trash for you at end of stay (for 2 days). If 3 days or more, please remove trash.

Our home sits below the Skyline Trail (hiking) connecting Stowe and Waterbury. Skyline Trail is a ridge walk linking three major peaks of the Worcester Range - Mount Hunger, Hogback Mountain and Mount Worcester. The trail is 8.9 miles round trip with an elevation gain of 2,511 vertical feet. This trail is heavily forested. Since it receives little foot traffic, it is a prime spot to see animals.

2026 events at Trapp Outdoor Center:
Friday, May 29 - Sunday, May 31: Elevate Mountain Bike Festival.
Saturday, June 20: Catamount Ultra 25K or 50K Trail Running Race.
Every Thursday from June 25 to August 27: von Trapp Summer Trail Series 5Ks.
Saturday, October 17: von Trapp Mountain Marathon.

Welcome home! Hi

Guest access
The house (all of it) which includes 3 full bathrooms, and 4 bedrooms, nook, living room, dining room, open kitchen, laundry room, a small deck off dining room, Weber gas grill and deck, large deck off of living room, quaint forested trail to brook, acres of land for recreation and relaxing.

Other things to note
Enjoy our large outdoor spaces:
Weber gas grill & outdoor dining table.
Fire pit w/ 4 all-weather Adirondack chairs
4 Adirondack chairs on the living room deck.

Make your own continental breakfast (basics provided) plus request 1 specialty item.

All snowplowing provided (no cost). Extra sanding can be arranged daily for $50.

Extra housekeeping can be arranged - just ask.

Groceries (we can stock up for you prior to your arrival for a fee).

Garbage & Recycling: Please, do not leave garbage outside - you'll attract bears. Staying 3 nights? Please take your garbage to the Stowe Dump on Dump Rd.

House rules: please remove your shoes in the mudroom, keep the home tidy and follow check-out guidelines.

Looking for fitness/yoga classes? We recommend outdoor meditation and yoga at Trapp Family Lodge. We also like Curated Pilates for reformer work. You can buy a day pass to the Topnotch Spa and pools. You can book a spa appointment at Topnotch or Stowe Mountain Resort and receive entry to their spa areas for the day.

Thank you!!