The house is located on a private secluded 60-acre estate high above the valley floor in the middle of Green Mountain National Forest. Absolute privacy is guaranteed. One of the best features for winter renters is that the estate is located in the “golden triangle” in Vermont, it is close to several ski resorts, which makes this the perfect location for long ski vacations. There are so many places to ski that your party will not be bored! The house also offers high internet speeds. Up to 1GB. The space Magic Mountain is 5 miles away, Stratton Mountain is 15 miles away, and Okemo is 17 miles away. Bromley Mountain, only 5 minutes away, is great for kids as well as for novice and intermediate skiers. It is so close, you can even go back home for lunch, and then back to the mountain in under an hour! Two excellent cross-country skiing centers, Wild Wings and Viking Nordic, are less than 10 minutes away. There are also options for snowmobiling. If this is not enough, Manchester and its surrounding areas offer several unique and unforgettable sleigh ride experiences, including dogsledding. In the summer enjoy numerous hiking or cycling opportunities nearby. Bromley Sun Mountain Summer Park offers family adventures for the whole day of fun including New England’s longest zipline, Vermont’s longest water-slide raft ride, America’s longest triple-track Alpine Slide, climbing walls, mini-golf and much more. The historic town of Manchester is only 15 minutes away. There you can enjoy many fine restaurants. You may also visit the highly rated Equinox Golf Resort and Spa in the center of town which offers a wide range of activities: Land Rover Experience Driving School offers a full day of off-road driving instructions on the 80-acre purpose-built course. Green Mountain Falconry School offers a rare opportunity to handle a trained hawk. Orvis Fly Fishing School will show you how to best set up, select your fly, tie knots and more on fully stocked casting ponds and the Battenkill River.