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Winter in Vermont: A Snow Lover’s Dream in the Smugglers’ Notch Area Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

Q: Is Winter in Vermont: A Snow Lover’s Dream in the Smugglers’ Notch Area pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Q: Where is Winter in Vermont: A Snow Lover’s Dream in the Smugglers’ Notch Area located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out apartment building in Jeffersonville is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Smugglers Notch and close to winter activities such as cross-country skiing and sledding. Barn at Smugglers' Notch and Brewster Ridge Disc Golf Course are also within 3 mi (5 km).

About the neighborhood

Jeffersonville is home to this apartment. Smugglers Notch and Stowe Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Brown & Jenkins Coffee Roasters and Stowe Golf Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledding and ice skating.

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10/10 Excellent

Angela F.

Oct 18, 2025

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This studio cottage is adorable! The setting is stunning and Ellen is such a great host. The photos in VRBO don’t do the place justice. It’s spacious and open and served as a quiet backdrop for our busy five days. I can’t recommend the Pondhouse enough! I would definitely love to return to my new Vermont home!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve o.

Jul 5, 2025

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Great spot

Loved the garden and house had great view of yard and mountains. Ellen was great host.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R.

Jun 2, 2025

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Peace and Quiet

If you are looking for a quaint place to relax and unwind. This is your spot. Communication was excellent and property is lovely.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Jul 22, 2025

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Vermont Gem

The Pond House is a great place to stay while exploring the Jeffersonville/Stowe area of Vermont. The house is well stocked and comfortably furnished for all your needs. The grounds are beautiful, with perennial flower gardens, outdoor seating, and a pond. It is serene and private with a mountain view. Ellen, the host, is friendly and communicates very well. We would definitely stay again if we return to the area. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita R.

Jul 21, 2024

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Wonderful stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the Pond House. Ideal location for hiking and exploring the area. Ellen is the most gracious host. A relaxing retreat!

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

NILKA

Nov 13, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Perfect place for relaxing and quite time!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ethan M.

Oct 21, 2024

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Great stay!

Ellen was great and our stay at the cottage was very pleasant. It had everything we needed and was very cozy and comfortable. The WiFi was occasionally slow at random, but overall no problems at all.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle b.

Jun 25, 2024

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Wonderful unique experience!

The Pondhouse, property and location are just beautiful! Ellen was the perfect host and we look forward to a return stay soon.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

Oct 10, 2024

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Awesome place

Our host Ellen was amazing. Ellen made a point to check in and meet us and ask if we needed anything. The area is stunning and the house is beautiful, much more than I expected from the listing.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Sep 11, 2023

Liked: Amenities

The space was clean and nicely appointed, and the view was beautiful. The property was private but provided good access to the surrounding towns.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Astara M.

Sep 7, 2024

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Great place!

We had a wonderful time at Ellen’s place. Very cozy and private. There are lots of things to do within a short drive. Beautiful space, very clean, great communication with the host. 5 stars all around.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi W.

Jun 27, 2024

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Beautiful location and wonderful host

We loved staying at this home in Jeffersonville. If you like a peaceful and quiet place to stay, this is the place. Ellen was so helpful and responsive. We are so grateful for staying there for our honeymoon. Thank you again Ellen!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

Aug 3, 2024

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Wonderful

The property provides a wonderful base from which to explore Northern VT. The garden is beautiful and the views from the property are inspiring. Ellen is a kind and thoughtful host and went above and beyond expectations to make our stay fantastic.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Aug 25, 2024

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Beautiful country escape

We loved our stay at The Pondhouse, and we love the host. The space is lovely -- it feels like home. The host provides everything you need. And the view of the pond and grounds is spectacular. If you're looking for quiet and calm with a beautiful view, this is it.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

Aug 8, 2024

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Summer Country Respite

We had such an amazing stay at Ellen's place! She is amazing, so accommodating and helpful. Her place is gorgeous and so peaceful. The studio was beautiful with everything you need to relax and unwind. We loved our time there and will definitely be back again. Thank you Ellen, it was a dream!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Apr 11, 2024

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Exceptional Find in the Green Mountains

This was an amazing property tucked away in the Green Mountains within minutes of Smuggler's Notch. The property is absolutely beautiful with everything we needed for a one week stay. The owner was friendly and responsive to our needs. This is a wonderful property which my wife and I highly recommend. Jim & Norma Carbine

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Jul 8, 2024

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Pondhouse in Vermont

This property was beautiful and Ellen was very kind and welcoming. She lives on the property so it was very easy to reach her, she gave us her cell number too in case we needed anything. It is a large space with a large bathroom and a fully stocked kitchen (this was nice because we hosted our parents for dinner) and it had everything we needed. It was super clean as well and very quiet. A wonderful spot for a peaceful retreat.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten E.

Aug 26, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Pond House is amazing!

Thank you for such a beautiful place to stay in Vermont. The Pond House was perfect in every way and beyond out expectations. Ellen was so kind and helpful and suggested wonderful hikes. My only wish is that we had a few more days to stay and explore this beautiful area. We will be back. Thank you Ellen for making our Vermont experience perfect.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb P.

Oct 10, 2024

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Terrific accommodations, fabulous host

This is a great place to stay. Close to Stowe, Smugglers Notch, and many local villages and attractions. Clean and nicely appointed, comfortable bed and lots of cooking tools (I love to cook a lot, we only eat out once or twice when we come up). The big front windows overlook the little pond and the beautiful grounds, and we can see the sun come up over the cloud shrouded mountaintops most mornings. It’s lovely. Ellen is a wonderful host and is just a message away if we need anything. We love Ellen!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mindy S.

Oct 25, 2024

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Wonderful experience at Pondhouse!

My husband and I had a wonderful experience at the Pondhouse. Ellen was a very gracious hostess, and was especially kind to help us when we experienced a flat tire (she hooked us up with a local repair shop, and drove us to purchase groceries during the repair.) The property was beautiful and peaceful, with plenty of space to walk our dog on the property itself, and on the adjacent road. The location was perfect, with easy access for family wedding activities at Jeffersonville, Smuggler’s Notch, and Stowe. Highly recommend!!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb P., Lowell, MA

Nov 7, 2023

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Another Wonderful Long Weekend

This is such a fantastic place to stay... The views are amazing, every window looks out onto beautiful scenery, the house itself is beautiful and has lots of cooking tools (I'm a big cook, so this is important to me), comfortable queen sized bed, and nice roomy clean bathroom. Ellen, our host, is my favorite host ever. She is friendly and available when/if needed, and just a great person all around. We love Ellen! We've already booked next year's anniversary weekend, and we can't wait to come back.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

Dec 28, 2023

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Short but sweet

My only complaint about our stay is that it was too short! We only had a couple of days for a quick get away but it was worth the trip. My communication with Ellen was easy and she made checking in totally hassle free. The place is perfect, homey and comforting, and the property, even though it was winter, I could tell would be magical in the warmer months. The view out the living room window made it hard to get up and get going but we did some exploring. Nothing beats a small New England town at Christmas time...I hope we can come back soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenni W.

Aug 29, 2024

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Peaceful, art-filled escape in Vermont

The Pond House and surrounding property are beautifully designed and maintained. My partner, small dog, and I stayed for an idyllic week that combined remote work and vacation. The open floor-plan has several well defined areas and it was easy to stay out of each other's way / maintain separate work spaces throughout the week. (It may be tougher for two people who need to be on a lot of calls or virtual meetings.) I loved watching the rain and the trees through the large windows. The paintings by Ellen's mother are fantastic and inspired me to get back to my own art practice. Ellen is a warm, thoughtful, and gracious host. It was a fantastic experience! Thank you, Ellen!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maud B.

Dec 29, 2024

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Winter wonderland for our little Christmas getaway

My partner and I stayed at Ellen’s place for 5 nights over Christmas - it was a wonderful getaway! The space is designed as one big open space (like a studio) with very large windows overlooking a pond. It is extremely cozy and quiet. Note that there are no shades to block out light so you might want to bring an eye mark of you are sensitive to light in the morning. It snowed quite a bit but Ellen was very communicative with us and a snow plower came to ensure the path was clear. I still recommend to come with a sturdy SUV and snow tires during winter. I also recommend guests to shop groceries before arriving as the local shops are quite basic.The kitchen was well equipped which was very useful as we cooked everyday! The only downside was that the gas fireplace was not working and we didn’t know about it, it would have made the atmosphere even cozier.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex H.

Jul 27, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Place Ever

The photos don't do justice to how beautiful this property is. My husband and I stayed here for over two weeks this month and it was just perfect for a couple. We used the Pondhouse as our space for remote work. The house is well-equipped for those who like to cook. All the necessary pots, pans, spices, etc., are provided. The house is filled with light due to the gorgeous windows. Dozens of lovely paintings from the owner's mother (a professional artist) adorn the walls. After spending our mornings working, we found the house to be centrally located to so many great hiking spots and then great breweries for after hike beers. It is the perfect Vermont get away. The owner lives in her own house on the property and is very attentive and generous. Ellen works hard to make sure her guests have everything they need. I can't wait to go back!

Stayed 18 nights in Jul 2023

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