Mountain views, luxurious surroundings, nearby skiing, and a hot tub!

Magnificent home, stunning 180-degree views, extensive gardens, & total serenity. Complete luxury: hot tub, fireplace, outdoor dining, hammock chairs, spa-quality baths w/ jacuzzi & shower w/ 5 heads, & gourmet kitchen. Near Vermont's premier skiing, hiking, & outdoor adventures in majestic mountains. Perfect for summer vacations, stunning autumn foliage, & ski retreats. COMPLETE COVID-19 CLEANING Luxuriate in the serene elegance of the Above the Clouds Main House -- 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 glorious 180+degree mountain vista. Other than the adjacent Above the Clouds Guesthouse (located across the driveway but placed so both homes have privacy), the only signs of life are lights twinkling across the valley at night and the wildlife that shares the land. Pamper yourself in the spa-like showers (one with 5 shower heads!), 2-person jacuzzi, or outdoor hot tub facing majestic western Mad River Valley views. Prepare a gourmet meal in a cook’s kitchen outfitted with modern appliances and a gas grill on the side patio. Relax in a unique hammock chair while watching a wood fire in the fireplace; stroll through the extensive gardens; take a nap in a hammock in the trees; eat blueberries fresh off the bush; relax on the deck at sunset while sipping wine and watching hummingbirds wiz by... Though Above the Clouds is close to many of Vermont’s premier tourist destinations, many find hibernating in it's mountain top beauty all they need! Huge windows with stunning views grace every room in this 2500+ s.f. house and make the boundaries between the glorious outdoors and sumptuous indoors hard detect. With two sleeping wings (each with an en-suite, luxurious bathroom), two couples or a family of five can visit by day yet have complete privacy at night. Two more people can sleep in the cozy upper living room on a queen bed that pulls out of the leather sofa. Every room in the house is enhanced by luxurious fixings like: cherry bedroom furnishings, sheepskin rugs, TempurPedic mattresses, natural fiber throws, leather furnishings, down blankets and pillows, etc. The kitchen is a chef’s dream with a gas range, huge pantry decked out with many helpful appliances, generous one-of-a-kind granite counters, an array of spices. The delectables you create can be eaten on the patio table that seats up to 8, in the dining room on the table that can seat up to 10, or in the cozy octagonal breakfast nook. Perhaps the best part is that there is an amazing view from every seat in the house. For your entertainment, the 65" Samsung The Frame smart TV displays photos (most of which are nature shots that were taken by Bob) when not in use has access to most major streaming services as well as Samsung's television channels. There is a Bose bluetooth speaker for your digital music. For some old-fashioned fun, there is a generous store of books, puzzles, and board games. The gardens are as glorious as the inside of the house. You'll want to wander and enjoy the extensive perennial gardens, relax by the frog pond with fountain, play games on the lawns, or head off to hike on our 20 acres and adjacent trails. Both houses are powered by the sun and we offer a complimentary Level 2 EV charging station. Heated garage space available for bookings of one month or more. Up to 2 dogs may be permitted. Prior approval and a $250 pet cleaning fee are required. *Note: Some of the furniture and art has changed from what is in the pictures of the living room and dinning room. Everything is still luxurious! Just a note as we work to update our listing photos. The Above the Clouds Guesthouse can also be rented on a stand-alone basis or you can rent both homes to use for larger groups. For more information about the guesthouse, see the VRBO listing for Dramatic Views at the Above the Clouds Guesthouse. You can also find links to these listings by clicking my host picture. Please note that there are often guests staying at the guesthouse and ask that their space and peaceful experiences is respected by observing quiet hours from 10 PM until 8 AM). The houses are oriented in different directions, so this is an easier thing to do.About pets:Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total).Dogs (1 or 2) considered for rentals of a month+.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:Dogs (1 or 2) ONLY for rentals of 1 month+ with host's approval and a $250 pet fee..Please respect outdoor quiet hours (10 PM until 9 AM)..About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.