Above the Clouds Guesthouse
6 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
As featured in Conde Nast Traveler (1/21/2022), this peaceful and impeccable retreat has a 180 degree view of Vermont’s tallest mountains. Near Vermont’s premier skiing, hiking, & outdoor adventures, you’ll love the sunset views and cozy atmosphere (huge sheepskin in front of the fireplace) and the attention to detail (live-edge wood details, spa-like bathroom). This is an incredible retreat for couples and families, adventurers and business travelers alike!We provide complete Covid-19 cleaning.
Amenities
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Kitchen & Dining
- Free Washer – In unit
- Free dryer – In unit
- Essentials – Towels, bed sheets, soap, and toilet paper
- Hangers
- Bed linens
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Room-darkening shades
- Iron
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothing storage: wardrobe and dresser
Bedroom & Laundry
- Free Washer – In unit
- Free dryer – In unit
- Essentials – Towels, bed sheets, soap, and toilet paper
- Hangers
- Bed linens
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Room-darkening shades
- Iron
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothing storage: wardrobe and dresser
Bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Cleaning products
- Shampoo
- EO conditioner
- EO body soap
- Outdoor shower
- Hot water
- Shower gel
Outdoor
- Private patio and balcony
- Private backyard – An open space on the property usually covered in grass
- Fire pit
- Outdoor furniture
- Hammock
- Outdoor dining area
- BBQ grill
Entertainment
- Ethernet connection
- TV with standard cable
- Bose Bluetooth sound system
- Books and reading material
- Wifi
Family
- Pack ’n play/Travel crib
- Baby bath
- Children’s dinnerware
- Fireplace guards
- Outlet covers
- Board games
- Baby safety gates
- Table corner guards
- Babysitter recommendations
Heating & Cooling
- Indoor fireplace
- Ceiling fan
- Portable fans
- Heating
Home Safety
- Smoke alarm
- Carbon monoxide alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
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Neighborhood
While it might feel like the end of the world, Above the Clouds is only 10 minutes off I-89 and 30 minutes from Sugarbush. The culinary delights of Waterbury are just 20 minutes away. For watersports, head for The Mad River and Lake Champlain.
Guest Access
The whole guesthouse, including the deck, outdoor shower, and private side garden and patio are yours alone. Parking is available for up to two cars.
Additional Services
- High-speed fiber optic internet (100 mbps up and down)
- Private patio and balcony
- Complimentary EV charging
- We can help you arrange private, in-house massages and/or yoga classes
- Extra cleaning and laundry services are available, at a fee, with 24-hour advance notice
Location
We are located at the end of a dirt mountain road. You’ll definitely need a car to get here and during the Winter at least front-wheel drive with well treaded tires. All-wheel or 4-wheel drive is essential in Vermont’s mud season – generally March-April.
If you’re willing to put up with the mess of the mud, fresh maple syrup as well as quiet-mountain and spring skiing definitely make a mud season trek worth the adventure.
Detailed Property Description
The stand-alone Above the Clouds Guesthouse was built with attention to every detail and a commitment to creating a peaceful, uplifting environment. While you’re likely to travel to Vermont to partake in its natural beauty and outdoor adventures it’s so lovely here that you may never want to leave.
Located at the end of a quarter-mile-long driveway that passes through birch and hemlock woods you’ll find yourself perched at the top of the world overlooking a 180+degree mountain vista. Other than the adjacent main house (located across the driveway but placed so both houses have privacy), the only signs of life are lights twinkling across the valley at night and the wildlife that shares the land.
The 1000+ square foot open-concept second story can sleep up to four, while the 250+ sf downstairs can sleep another two on the sofa bed. Upstairs the hand-crafted wooden headboard, made from local maple, is a one-of-a-kind work of art that creates privacy for the queen-size primary bed. It is situated so it has incredible views of the surrounding mountains and enjoys morning sunrises and evening sunsets.
At the opposite end of the room, the reading nook has a sheepskin-covered daybed that can be separated into two twins or turned into a king-sized bed at night. The couch in the lower living room converts into a comfortable queen-size bed (plus a memory foam topper for those who want it).
Though the room downstairs is only separated by the open staircase, the downstairs becomes a cozy sleeping area. All bed linens, towels, and pillows are hotel quality with both down and non-down options.
Our spa-like bathroom has a shower large enough for two with both rainfall and hand-held showerheads, plus a pebble floor to massage your feet. The sink is made from a hand-carved boulder and sits atop a spalted maple live-edge counter held up by a birch tree base harvested from our property. The skylight overlooking the adjacent forest top fills the room with light. The live-edge wood sliding door is a beautiful piece of art. For those who want to bathe in the midst of Vermont’s great outdoors, there is an outdoor shower that affords complete privacy and absolutely amazing views during the summer months.
For food prep and dining, the full kitchen has a KitchenAid dishwasher and Euro-fridge under-counter fridge/freezer (plus a full-sized fridge/freezer downstairs). It is equipped with gourmet appliances, including 2 high-efficiency portable induction cooktops, a full-sized microwave oven, a countertop oven large enough to roast a chicken. Best of all, is the dining atmosphere because there are incredible views from every window and a beautiful granite counter surrounded by comfortable leather bar stools.
The living room, with views in every direction, adjoins an 8’x20′ deck with clear walls, providing an amazing place for outdoor living high up in the trees. During warm weather, sleep under the stars on the sumptuous deck furniture; BBQ on the Weber grill and roast marshmallows (provided) over the firepit on the garden patio; or take a relaxing outdoor shower while looking out over the valley!
For your entertainment, the TV is hooked up to DirecTV and has a FireTV. There is also Bose Bluetooth speaker for listening to your favorite music. For some old-fashioned fun, there is a generous store of board games, books, and puzzles.
Both houses are powered by the sun and have high-speed fiber-optic internet (500 mbps up and down). We offer a complimentary Level 2 EV charging station.
TRAVEL: You’ll definitely need a car to get here. Winter visitors will certainly want at least front-wheel drive and snow tires. During Vermont’s mud season (generally from mid March through early April), however, AWD and good vehicle clearance are essential. If you’re willing to put up with the mess of the mud, fresh maple syrup (and sugar on snow), as well as quiet-mountain and spring season skiing definitely make a mud season trek worth the adventure.