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Snow and ski sports

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10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Waterbury Center, VT
  • Cold Hollow Cider Mill
    9 min walk
  • Waterbury Center State Park
    11 min walk
  • Green Mountain Club Visitor Center
    3 min drive
  • Burlington, VT (BTV-Burlington Intl.)
    33 min drive

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About the area

Waterbury Center

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Waterbury Center, within a 15-minute walk of Cold Hollow Cider Mill and Waterbury Center State Park. .This beach vacation home is 14 mi (22.5 km) from Stowe Mountain Resort and 18.2 mi (29.4 km) from Smugglers Notch.
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What's nearby

  • Cold Hollow Cider Mill - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Waterbury Center State Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ben and Jerry's Factory - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Trapp Family Lodge Touring Center - 16 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Stowe Mountain Resort - 23 min drive - 22.5 km

Getting around

  • Waterbury Station - 8 min drive
  • Stowe, VT (MVL-Morrisville-Stowe State) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crossroads Beverage Center - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cold Hollow Cider Mill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Apple Core Gift Shop - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Trapp Family Lodge / Brewery - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Prohibition Pig Brewery - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private Beach on Lake - Five (5) Bedrooms/ Four (4) Bathrooms

BLUE HERON COVE RETREAT
30 acres of wonder, surrounded by reality. Listing includes 2 separate suites that together include 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.

Private Lake access with beach, dock, camp sites, etc. Three bedrooms, 3 bathrooms on the lower level of the home and a 1 to 2 bedroom efficiency with full bath on the upper level with a king-sized bed and a queen-sized bed.

It features a convenient galley kitchen with a comfortable living room/dining room with a queen-sized sleeper couch.

The master bedroom has a private bathroom with a California king-sized bed. The second bedroom has a queen-sized bed with a private shower. The third bedroom is a queen-sized bed. There are beautiful views of Camels Hump and the Ricker Mountain Basin and access to a private beach on the Waterbury Lake, an 800+ acre lake, that abuts to 1000's of acres of State Forest. Rental cars and taxis available in the area if you would rather arrive by train or airplane.

We are located within 30 minutes of 4 major ski areas in Vermont, Stowe Mountain Resort, Bolton Valley, Sugarbush, and Mad River. There is a great sledding hill just outside the door, a wood-burning fire pit to gather around (also outside), high-speed internet, cable, and wi-fi.

Guests have exclusive access to the hot tub, pool table, sauna, kitchen, washer/dryer, cable tv. There are also available sleds and snowshoes to use. During the summer the lake is a popular go to place with access to sand beach, canoes, and kayak. Walking paths, horseshoes, and an assortment of outside games.

We live in a separate part of the home and are available to answer questions about the home, the areas, where to go for great food, hiking, biking, breweries, wineries, museums, farmers' markets and special events. If a group doesn't need assistance, after check-in, we disappear but are available by phone for assistance.

We love the privacy, the natural beauty, the great swimming, boating, skiing, biking, hiking that is available at our fingertips. Award winning breweries, wineries, restaurants are within a few miles of this property.

In the winter, in this region, we recommend that our guests have 4-wheel drive vehicles. There is limited public transportation. Taxis are available.

Unique privacy aspect: Guests appreciate that they can stay up all night without disturbing neighbors. Enjoy late night sledding by moonlight and sitting around the fire pit.

Upon request we can provide you with information regarding fishing (including ice-fishing), ice skating, mountain-biking, outdoor concerts and more.

These things make our property truly unique.
All said, it’s as if you were at your own private resort
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the convenience of ski-in/ski-out access at this vacation home, which also features a spa tub and a sauna.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Francine or Eric

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Skiing privileges

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Dock
  • Free firewood

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayaking on site
  • Boating on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3000 sq ft (279 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Private Suite Major Country Estate Home House Waterbury Center
Private Suite Major Country Estate Home Waterbury Center
Private Suite Major Estate Wa
Private Suite in a Major Country Estate Home Waterbury Center

Private Beach on Lake - Five (5) Bedrooms/ Four (4) Bathrooms Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 101 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 101 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 101 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 101 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular all around experience
Fall colors were on full display in Vermont and this amazing 30 acre homestead provided a perfect 5 night stay for 7 adults. Eric and Francine are gracious hosts who provided the home’s unique history. We all enjoyed the fire pit, hot tub, sauna, pool table, fully equipped kitchen and large dining table and spacious back porch with a view of wild turkeys loitering near the private beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vermont
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic family stay
This property hit the highest marks during our family's stay. Absolutely beautiful setting, that is matched by the extremely comfortable and well appointed accommodations. The hosts provide everything you might want for a lovely getaway, and they add their own touch of warm hospitality. Highly recommend this property
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Eclipse '24 in VT
We drove up to VT to be greeted by 10 inches of snow on Friday, which quickly melted allowing us to sit on the sunny lawn and enjoy the cloudless eclipse on Monday. The property is great, and Francine and Eric make the experience fabulous. They are available to answer any ques or give vacation suggestions. They know the area!! Bedrooms and bathrooms were very nice and comfortable and clean!! We used the desk in loft bedroom as a work space during the day as several of our family were working remotely during our visit. Although I do think it works as an addn bedroom. We did most of our cooking in the bottom level, but it was nice to have addn fridge room upstairs. The kitchen was very well stocked with pots, pans, plates etc. My husband and I stayed upstairs and it wasn't a prob moving between spaces. The walkways were covered and the deck upstairs had a beautiful view of the mountains. In warmer weather that's where I'd be dining. The pool table was fun, and the sauna and hot tub were used several times. We only had one car so it was nice to be able to walk down to the cider mill and grab a bite, or shop. Additionally there are several restaurants nearby and a large grocery store on the way. The property sits on a beautiful reservoir and they have several canoes to help you enjoy it. The Chittendens are excellent hosts, know Vermont, and make your stay very enjoyable. I would recommend this vacation spot without hesitation!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family weekend
The hosts were absolutely lovely. The amenities were awesome and it was close to both the mountain and town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We arrived at the property and saw half a dozen deer as we drove down the driveway. The view from the property looks down across a lake with mountains in the distance. There were 10 of us and the 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms gave us plenty of room. We made great use of the BBQ, hot tub and pool table. Eric and Francine were amazing hosts who were available when needed but otherwise you wouldn't know they were around at all.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A., TONGANOXIE

Liked: Cleanliness
Blue Heron Cove Retreat:Great Place to see the Autumn leaves
Property is secluded and QUIET, but yet still close to both Stow and Waterbury, minutes away. Property has plenty of activities you would not have to leave. A wonderful and peaceful place. Owners were very pleasant and helpful! They meet you at check-in and give tour of the house and details on the property--Different than any other VRBO, we kept waiting on a door lock code..lol Very nice exterior lighting, we came in at night and the lighting was most helpful. Upper deck is larger than the photo on the posting, and what an amazing added surprise! There is a very nice extra wide and long steps going from the parking area to the lower lawn, but there is no walkway from those steps to the lower entrance, making it a bit of a struggle for our heavy suitcases. There are 5 beds with a 6th being the Hide-A-Bed but not true 5 bedrooms. The posting communicates there are 5 bedrooms, but the upper space, has 2 beds but no privacy, one bed is up a spiral staircase and no door, one in the main area along with kitchenette and bathroom. Lower level dining/living is a 10 seat table and a single couch. There is no area to just "lounge" all together to watch a movie or chitchat. Privacy--The owners live on property, and this is an active property so the owners were out in the yard doing maintenance, it was unfortunate for us some garden work took place by way of a tractor at 8am, and no notice was given. We would stay again, this place is a gem!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Radha Tereska B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another wonderful week
This is our third year staying here. It's the perfect place for us. We spend 90 percent of our time just hanging out. No need to go to town. We plan to continue coming every year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Get-Away
Most enjoyable. The house was perfect and there was a lot to do to keep ourselves occupied. There were tons of games and the short walk to the lake was perfect to keep cool. Eric and Francine were the perfect Host and Hostess. They were very attentive and saw to our every need. We would definitely come again! Tom & Doreen
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oliver L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Lodge for a Vermont Ski Getaway
Eric and Francine's property is beautiful. The house is situated on 30 private acres and looks out over a magical lake. We were lucky enough to receive heavy snowfall on our first night and the grounds became a winter wonderland. Throughout our stay I communicated with Eric who was extremely helpful, kind, and lovely to chat with. It was always easy to reach him by phone or text, though his and Francine's presence weren't known to us unless we needed something. We were encouraged to enjoy ourselves to the fullest and to make use of everything they had to offer: Pool Table, Sauna, Hot Tub, Sledding, Snowshoes, Board Games, etc etc etc., we even built a ski jump on the long hill in the yard and skied down to the lake! Everyone in our group of 9 loved the place and we can't wait to come back! Thanks again and see you soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dustin T., Villa Rica

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property and outstanding hosts
Eric was awesome. Available for anything you need and takes great care of his guests. The house is really cool. Sleeps 10 easily. Very clean beautiful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Place to stay. Would highly recommend.
We absolutely loved this vacation. We never heard one child say they were bored. It was a perfect location.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend!
We had a family wedding in Waterbury. This place was a few miles from the venue. Wonderful place, beautiful property, friendly and welcoming people! Would definitely stay here again!😊
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Joey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful View
As stated in rental description, there are 2 suites independent of each other accessible to one another via outside stairs. The rental is clean and the owners are helpful and pleasant. Interior photos may be older, and the interior is actually a bit better than shown. Mattresses are comfy. The downstairs suite (Camels Hump?) has 3 private bedrooms. Two of these bedrooms did not have air conditioning. One, the Lemira room, is a small, interior room, no windows. Few hangers available. Lemira's bathroom is just outside the bedroom door which is not a problem. Water pressure in that bathroom was a bit weak, can't speak for the other bathrooms. The living room isn't super spacious; it has a pool table in it, and a sofa plus a large park bench for seating. Our suggestion would be to replace the park bench with a sofa. Additionally, it is a bit tight to play pool. Nice to have a pool table, but it definitely crowds/overpowers the room. This listing states 5 bathrooms at one point, and just to be clear it is 4 full baths in total, and an outside shower. Plenty of lights and nightlights. No odors. The separate suite upstairs (Mansfield suite?) is an efficiency with 2 NOT-private sleeping areas. The first is a bed in the kitchen. This one did not have AC. There is a full bath and laundry on this level. There is a 2nd bedroom in this apartment, but it is UP A SPIRAL STAIRCASE and does not allow for privacy from the bed in the kitchen. With no door up there, it cannot be closed off from the bed in the kitchen. In addition, the couple staying in the upper bedroom/up the spiral stairs would need to walk through the sleeping area in the kitchen to use the bathroom, so neither area is private for couples. This is where we were quite disappointed that that had not been better spelled out in the description. I hope my review will better prepare future renters. Perhaps the description could be tweaked to help future potential renters, as this was a problem for us. We needed a rental with 5 bedrooms for 5 couples with a door to close. Providing equipment and toys at the lake is a nice touch. The lake is not visible from the retreat when the leaves are on the trees. We went in early Sept. The lake is a short walk away. This Stowe retreat is a peaceful setting located close to many key places to visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding celebration retreat
My family stayed here while planning and having our daughters wedding nearby. We had four children under 6 and one was a newborn plus all our adult children and their spouses. Accommodations were more than adequate and my daughter and her family had the studio apartment all to herself and everyone else was in the main stay. There was something for everyone whether it was canoeing, swings, sandbox, hot tub, sauna or swimming at our own private beach. Eric and Francine could not have been better hosts. They were attentive to all our needs and were just really wonderful people. What a great place to bring your family, nothing like it. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Merlin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vermont Vacation
Our group really enjoyed the the stay! The owners are very helpful with the property and knowledgeable about things to to do locally! We felt right at here! Would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness
All you need for a family vacation in VT
The house was fully equipped and quite comfortable and the owners are lovely people who have put so much labor and love into their beautiful property. It's a great location for exploring all of what Vermont has to offer but also has so much to do on the property itself. Can't beat a morning swim in the lake, an afternoon canoe, and then an outside shower or relaxation in the jacuzzi.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great 50th Wedding Anniversary celebration!
Beautiful house and property. So much to do on site and nearby. Enjoyed the canoeing and kayaking, horse shoes, pool table- and the wildlife visits- turkeys, woodchucks and even a bear.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
UVM graduation weekend
We had an amazing stay! Eric was a terrific host. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodi B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Couldn’t Have Asked for a Better Place!
We were in VT for our sons college graduation and Navy commissioning. In addition to our immediate family we had 2 sets of grandparents with us the first two nights and a rowdy group of new college grads and commissioned military officers spending their last night together on our final night of the stay. Eric met us upon our arrival and gave us a thorough tour of the property. Additionally he checked in via text throughout our stay making sure everything was great. On the last night he came with some of his cider in a customized bottle for my son- everyone loved this and it was a hit! We will fondly remember this night and our stay whenever we look at this bottle which is now displayed at home. The property itself is immaculate with stunning views all around. This was the perfect place for our diverse group- felt like hosting at our own home and we lacked for nothing. Kitchen and daily necessities well stocked and Eric always a text or call away. We were busy and didn’t have too much free time to enjoy all the amenities but there were lots of recreational items for all seasons at our disposal- sleds, snowshoes, canoes, bikes and more! The hosts have truly anticipated anything you might want or need leaving nothing for you to do but relax and enjoy your stay! Thank you Eric and Francine!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Carolyn T., Nantucket

Misrepresented property
This is a basement! There is also a studio with a loft above which does not connect to the basement so guests need to go outside to join the group. One bedroom has no egress which made us very uneasy. The owners are nice but footsteps above us were noisy in the morning. The photos of the property show a very large bright home while the reality of the experience is a dark basement. Another helpful bit of information would have been that in lieu of a living space there is a pool table which does not allow for a comfortable gathering space. Thankfully my elderly father was unable to come as he would not have been comfortable with any of this layout. It would be helpful for the owner to redline the area available in photos so guests don't feel duped.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stowe ski trip
Home was great for our ski trip. Eric and Francine are welcoming and proactive. The home was very well maintained and we enjoyed the pool table, hot tub and sauna during the stay. One tidbit that might not be apparent was that the lodging is divided into two separate areas- the main home has 3 bedrooms and the second living area has a king and queen bed There is no direct connection between the two unit except through an outdoor walkway. Overall, the main unit was well-equipped and maintained. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness
February 2022
We were warmly welcomed Friday night by Eric after a long drive with snow and ice. Saturday morning we were delighted to see the sun and fresh snow- perfect for a weekend of sledding, snowshoeing, XC skiing followed by soaks in the hot tub with the Mountain View.! We enjoyed the large table for our meals and games (there were 9 of us). Francine and Eric share stories about the property and made us feel like family…even requesting a text when we arrived home safely:) We hope to stay again!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rafe T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Ski Weekend
This property is great and exactly as advertised - Eric is awesome and so knowledgeable about the area. He walked us through the whole house and explained everything we needed to know. If we needed anything, he was willing to help out any time of day. Will be going back again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best house in Waterbury!
If I could give Eric and Francine 10 stars I would. Their property is absolutely amazing, they Eric and Francine are so hospitable and easy to communicate with. We thoroughly enjoyed using the sauna and spa after a long day of skiing. You can see how much love Eric and Francine have put into their property - thank you for such a brilliant weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022