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Squabetty, A Serene Mountain Hide Away

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At the Base of Mount Mansfield
Contact me @ squabetty@hotmail.com
Fall Foliage & Frost
Event Firepit
Back in time
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
8 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 18358 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

Map
Underhill, VT
  • Popular LocationSmugglers Notch6 min drive
  • Popular LocationStowe Mountain Resort60 min drive
  • AirportMontpelier, VT (MPV-Edward F. Knapp State)62 min drive
  • Popular LocationMount Mansfield Peak78 min drive

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Brookside

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bunk

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Dick's

1 Single Bed

Guest

2 Single Beds

Helen's

1 Double Bed

Mom & Dads

1 Queen Bed

Mountain

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Solarium

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st floor Addition

Bathtub · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Community

Toilet

Helen's and Guest

Bathtub · Toilet

Mom & Dads

Toilet · Shower only

Mountain

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Solarium

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Squabetty, A Serene Mountain Hide Away

* 8 bedrooms, including 3 with private baths
* Sits on several hundred acres of land, bordered by Mount Mansfield State Forest
* Wrap-around covered porch, 2 decks, and a patio
* Babbling mountain brook runs next to the house
* Spacious barn provides indoor recreation: ping-pong, darts and play space

Tucked under Vermont’s tallest mountain, our family home, Squabetty, provides an escape parallel to none. The setting, on the western slope of Mount Mansfield, is breathtaking with the mountain towering behind the house, its flanks to the north and Pleasant Valley to the west. Squabetty’s magical charm appeals to both young and old, active and less active. The location is the ideal backdrop for all kinds of activities – quiet or active. Some people prefer to read, paint or write; others enjoy swimming in the brook-fed pool, playing in the stream, hiking the myriad of trails, or playing ping pong and listening to music in the spacious barn. This retreat, secluded as it may be, offers amenities of modern living -- a fully equipped kitchen and Wi-Fi internet. In addition to having eight bedrooms, Squabetty has multiple places for alone time as well as places for gathering. When the day is done, enjoy a campfire by the brook when the stars come out.

We do allow Weddings and Events for additional fees that cannot be uploaded to VRBO. Please submit an inquiry.


Property manager

Duncan McLane

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Additional fees, deposit, and contract , up to 200

Pets

Pets allowed
Additional fee, deposit and contract addendum.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking is phorhibited inside any building or stru
VRBO availability calendar only shows completed bookings, not those in progress. Please contact owner for current availability.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Underhill

Located in Underhill, this vacation home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Smugglers Notch and Stowe Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Consider Barn at Smugglers' Notch for a night out or Brown & Jenkins Coffee Roasters if you're traveling with kids. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Underhill, VT

What's nearby

  • Smugglers Notch - 6 min drive
  • Smugglers' Notch Ski Area - 19 min drive
  • Stowe Gondola - 26 min drive
  • Stowe Mountain Resort - 60 min drive
  • Mount Mansfield Peak - 78 min drive

Getting around

  • Essex Junction-Burlington Station - 38 min drive
  • Stowe, VT (MVL-Morrisville-Stowe State) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tipsy Trout - 25 min drive
  • Morse Mountain Grille - 17 min drive
  • Red Leaf Gluten-Free Brewing - 10 min drive
  • Cliff House Restaurant - 42 min drive
  • Martell's at the Red Fox - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Squabetty, A Serene Mountain Hide Away have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Squabetty, A Serene Mountain Hide Away pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin S., East Greenwich

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just amazing
There is no other place that blends rustic with comfort the was Squabetty does. They really have thought of everything. We always leave noticing all the things we didn’t have time to enjoy. I hope we can return for many years to come!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nick C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property!
Squabetty is the best! My friends and I had a blast staying at this beautiful property. The pictures do not do it justice! We are already planning our trip for 2020. I'd recommend Squabetty to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert N., Austin

Squabetty was even more magical then I remembered from my childhood.
I grew up coming to Squabetty as a child so the opportunity to stay here with my bridal party during the week of my wedding felt perfect. It truly was more magical then I remembered from my childhood. They have done an incredible job making it comfortable while keeping all the little touches that make it squabetty. It was incredible for all of us.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Renee M.

Paradise in Underhill, VT
Squabetty is the most amazing property and house, with history and character, numerous little corners to explore, and more places to sit and gaze into nature than one can discover in a long weekend. The property is amazing and offers so much fun for everyone, and the pool and sauna are simply the icing on the cake for relaxing. Not only is this an amazing place to stay with friends and family, we were married on the property and it was incredible. The barn offers a great space for dancing or late night corn hole, and the owners are prompt to answer questions, friendly, and helpful. Overall, my experience staying and getting married here was amazing and I already can't wait to find an excuse to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kait G.

The best cabin retreat you could ever hope for.
Squabetty was fantastic. Not only is the view of Mt. Mansfield incredible, but the amenities here are truly amazing. Everything is here and has been thoughtfully laid out, all down to the last detail. Had several comments from friends about how this was the “coolest house they’d ever been to” and that they were already planning separate trips to come back. We plan on returning and continuing to make memories at Squabetty for many years to come. Thank you for such a WONDERFUL stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Duncan McLane

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We are the third generation to enjoy the serenity of this mountain setting. As children, we summered here, enjoying making dams in the brook, playing dibble dabble in the pool, making up skits and performing them for our parents in the barn as well as enjoying ping pong tournaments. Hiking up the mountain, camping in the lean-to and walking local trails created wonderful memories.

Why they chose this property

Our grandparents bought the property in 1931 after summering in Stevensville for several years. Family lore has it that they found the place while exploring the back roads of Underhill. It was an abandoned farmhouse, but they could see its potential and fell in love with it.

What makes this property unique

Aside from our memories, the beauty of the setting -- its integration with nature, its privacy -- along with the wide range of possible activities is what we find so unique. It's a place to find solitude as well as spend quality time with family and friends.
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