Meadow House Backcountry Residency

Farm stay in Waterbury Center, Vermont

  1. 16+ guests
  2. 5 bedrooms
  3. 15 beds
  4. 2.5 baths
Hosted by Glenn
  1. 13 years hosting

Listing highlights

At-home gym

The treadmill and yoga mat are ready for workouts.

24-hour self check-in

Check yourself in with the smart lock whenever you arrive.

Unbeatable location

100% of guests in the past year gave this location a 5-star rating.
Whole house vacation rental.

The space
Meadow House rests at the base of the Worcester Mountains across from the Western trailhead access to Hunger Mountain. The inside spaces offer a spacious floor plan accommodating groups of up to 20 guests comfortably.

Outside spaces include a secluded 1/2 acre pond, maple sugarbush, and a trail system that connects with the Skyline trail, White Rock, Hogback Mountain, Stowe Pinnacle, and Worcester Mountain summits to the North.
Originally a ski dorm cabin, the Meadow House was recently remodeled and includes a curved cathedral ceiling that delivers lush acoustics and dynamic ambiance.

The Meadow House is ideal for groups of friends looking to explore the local food & spirits of the region, active families looking to share a unique experience in the heart of Vermont’s mountains, and backcountry skiers looking to be perched at the base of an epic powder ride in the morning.

The expansive hillside meadow in front of the Meadow House delivers the residencies’ namesake- as well as enough clearance to provide 360-degree views from the roof deck.

The Western views are abundantly incorporated into the design of the house and span roughly 50 miles from Mt. Abe in the South to Mt. Mansfield up North and includes Camel’s Hump as well as the entire Bolton range due West.

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Guest access
Meadow House breakdown floor-by-floor. There is a shared pantry and bar that MH guests are free to access and contribute towards. **Room names are in parentheses- plus added context. Let us know if/as questions arise. Have a great day!

1ST FLOOR
Kitchen
Living room
Mudroom
Dining room
2-car garage/industrial design studio
1/2 Bath
Bedroom #1 (Root Cellar): Only available for whole-house rental situations.

Currently there is a queen foam memory bed with a custom white birch bed frame harvested from trees grown locally on-site. The space has radiant concrete floors, an organic modern wood-panel / copper vibe going on right now with library built-ins, and walk-out french doors to the western patio. Includes full use of dresser / closet spaces. (Sleeps 2 people total)


2ND FLOOR:
Multi-functional curved roof playroom space w/ loft (Cabin Walls)
Open flow hall to 500 sq. ft. Northern balcony overlooks pond & views to Mt. Hunger
Laundry room

In the hallway is a narrow 1-person sleeper sofa chair that can be shifted around into other rooms. It works well for kids but is rather narrow for adults.

Bedroom #2: (Forest Curves) 1 double bed, with a 2-person futon in the loft above. A twin bed is currently set up in here as well. Includes full use of closet space. (Sleeps 2-5 people total)

Bedroom #3: (Northern Exposure) 2 double beds with two twin air mattresses stored under the beds. Includes full use of closet spaces. (Sleeps 5-6 people total).

Bedroom #4: (Western Sky) 1 King Tempurpedic. A twin bed is also currently set-up in here and a twin air mattress is stored under the bedframe for easy access. Includes full use of large walk-in closet space. (2-4 people total)

Full Bathroom #1 - tub/shower, toilet, and double vanity.

3RD FLOOR SUITE: (Treetop Flyer) We've had groups set this space up for sleeping of up to 6 or 7. Air mattresses are moved around easily enough from closet storage in the bathroom area.
Some groups like to stack all of the sleeping into the 1st / 2nd floor rooms and open this up as a low-key space to hang and enjoy the elevation- and also because of the access to the roof deck. The treetop flyer suite is a play on the backcountry treehouse vibe. A bunch of the materials in the treetop flyer come from the original log cabin- like the pine flooring or the stained glass doors that have been repurposed.

Bedroom #4: (Birch Canopy) 1 memory foam King with 2 twin euro futons optional. Includes full use of dressers/closet spaces. (Sleeps 4-8 people total).

Full Bathroom #2: (Western Rain) Kohler jetted tub, vanity, toilet, wooden shower- from one of most recent artist residency collaborations.

4th FLOOR: Roof deck with 360 degree views.

Registration Details
RR-199-25

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Ski-in/ski-out – on a ski run
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises

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Rated 4.78 out of 5 from 40 reviews.

Guest favorite
This home is a guest favorite based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 88% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 8% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 3% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 3% of reviews

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Waterbury Center, Vermont, United States

Neighborhood highlights

So much goodness here. From mind-bending trail systems to locally brewed pleasures, there is just a lot around here to share. More to come...

Meet your host

Host
46 reviews
4.8 out of 5 average rating
13 years of hosting
My work: Managing Partner, The Dihedral Group
Speaks English
There is a lot that I live for and prioritize in life. My kids & family, quality friendships, fulfilling work, positive societal contributions, and of course complete recreational bliss in the mountains, on the water, behind my drumset or wherever this crazy river of life takes me. I embrace serendipitous connections and meeting others through this community- possibly even you reading this now. I look forward to discovering new places to go and stay through this site as well as connecting with those of you that appreciate what we are trying to create here at the Meadow-House.

Host details

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 12:00 PM
Pets allowed
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm