One of a Kind Post and Beam Home on Private 100 acre Island

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One of a kind woodwork, beautiful handmade furniture and built ins.....

This is your view from every room in the house

The snow shoe/ X country trail starts to the right of the house - river behind

Picture of the back of the house shows just how close the river is.

Summer Afternoon by the river. Really, the river does not take a bad picture

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4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12279 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Check out the area

Jamaica, VT

Hot Glass Works9 min walk
Jamaica State Park4 min drive
Stratton Mountain Resort20 min drive
Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State)61 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Kids Room

1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Loft

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bunk bed room bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

kitchen/mud room bathroom

Toilet

Master bedroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This home is very unique and special to me. I am a builder from Martha's Vineyard and put my heart, soul and experience into this one of a kind post and beam house. It sits on a private island on the West River that you access by going over a covered bridge. There are only two other homes on the island (island is over 100 acres). The house is 2800 square feet and the bedrooms range from 200 to 250 square feet. Each room has special touches down to the hand made tiles in the kitchen and bathrooms and branches in the railing systems. The kid's bunk bed system is handcrafted with logs and branches and sports an elevated walkway, trap door, and rope ladder. The massive 30-foot high interior fireplace is fashioned after a Lew French design and the spiral staircase to the loft has to be seen to be appreciated. I sit for hours listening to the river outside as it is only 30 feet from the house. Some days we put on our snowshoes and explore the island. We have just completed an around the island trail system that shows off its beauty complete with a 50-foot suspension bridge. My girls love looking for animal tracks. We have deer and beaver on the island. I have seen lynx tracks but have never seen one.

This is not really a rental property - this is my dream house. It is 10 miles from Stratton Mountain (about a 15-20 minute ride to the mountain) which is a great ski and snowboard area in the winter and golfing community in the summer. There is a swimming hole off of our trail system, waterfalls and the state park minutes away. And a bodega in town with all the supplies you would ever need.

The House rental comes with a parking pass so that you can always park right at the foot of the mountain. Stratton Mountain is one of the best run mountains I have ever been to. Their customer service is unmatched in Vermont - They give out tissues at the chair lifts on really cold days. The people that work at the mountain truly want you to have a good skiing experience. They are not just punching a clock. The ski school is first rate and my 6 year old daughter can already ski from the top of the mountain and guides me through some of the easier forest trails. Manchester is about 30 miles away and is home to every outlet store you would want to shop in.......... I could go on forever. Oh, and there is a jacuzzi that overlooks the river. Take a look at the pictures and contact me if you want to see more.

Keywords: Ski, Stratton, Vermont, snowboard, beautiful, unique, Jamaica, covered bridge, river, mt. snow

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Rental agreement and Rules of the House appendix must be signed by tenant within in two weeks of booking trip in order for reservation to be finalized

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Jamaica

Located in Jamaica, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Stratton Mountain Resort and Mount Snow are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Travelling with kids? Consider The Nature Museum and Vermont Museum of Mining and Minerals. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.

Jamaica, VT

What's nearby

Hot Glass Works - 9 min walk
Jamaica State Park - 4 min drive
Stratton Mountain Resort - 20 min drive
Magic Mountain Ski Resort - 27 min drive
Mount Snow - 27 min drive

Getting around

Bellows Falls Station - 48 min drive
Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

West Townshend Country Store - 7 min drive
Honeypie Restaurant - 10 min drive
Townshend Dam Diner - 8 min drive
Ungrounded Coffee Roasters - 10 min drive
Tony's Pizza - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is One of a Kind Post and Beam Home on Private 100 acre Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at One of a Kind Post and Beam Home on Private 100 acre Island?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at One of a Kind Post and Beam Home on Private 100 acre Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is One of a Kind Post and Beam Home on Private 100 acre Island located?

This family-friendly Jamaica holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of West River and Hot Glass Works. Jamaica State Park is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away.

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Exceptional

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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Christine B.

25 Feb 2024

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

Ski weekend

Absolutely loved this house! Everything was clear and simple. Great space, clean and inviting! We would highly recommend this property!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph F., Westwood, MA

15 Jan 2024

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

Fantastic Stay - Very Unique Home

We traveled with our children and some good friends for an annual ski trip over the holiday weekend. It was an exceptional weekend in no small part to Rob’s home. Rob was very helpful in the lead up to the stay fielding any questions we had. The home is well appointed with high end furnishings and felt more like staying at a friend’s house rather than a VRBO rental. The layout was perfect for our group. Outside of the living room there was a loft for the kids to play or watch a movie. The location is outstanding - less than 15 minutes to Stratton while feeling tucked away in nature given the island location. It was an extraordinarily relaxing spot with fabulous views from the whole house of the river.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

amy m.

10 Oct 2023

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

Family gathering for nearby wedding

We can't say enough great things about this beautiful home! The house is lovely, cozy-comfortable with anything & everything we needed; even right sized play and practicality for the two-year-old. The property is amazing. We enjoyed walking the trails, listening to the river, & relaxing together. To top it off, the host was delightful.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

30 Aug 2023

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

Vermont joy

This was a lovely place and perfect for 8 adults. Wasn’t designed for the baby but there were plenty of us to keep an eye on him. The house design and construction is impressive. Very open but feels very homey.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charis L.

13 Jul 2023

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

Magical Location

This is such a beautiful place in a beautiful location. We loved this place so much and the host was incredibly kind to work around our busy schedule. I hope I will be able to stay here again in the future because it was so relaxing. Everyone enjoyed the setting and the house. It is somewhat luxurious in a beautiful natural setting. They had everything in the kitchen you could possibly need and so many other books and useful items for your stay. It feels like a home while you are there, not just a rental.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rob Kagan

Why they chose this property

I took six years to build this house using the finist woods and handmade tiles. There are special details throughout this house to make it a one of a kind experience. You truly will not want to leave the house. The view from the house is a stunning river 12 months a year. I can never get enough of the view. And, we built an intricate trail system around the 100 acre island that the house sits on where you are apt to see turkeys, deer, beaver, foxes..........

What makes this property unique

This huge island is an oasis during these crazy times. There is plenty of room to roam, take a swim, bike and stretch out. We even have a garden for you to putter around in.

Skiing at Stratton is great and having the private parking pass that we include with the rental allows you to park at the foot of the mountain. This makes driving to the mountain a pleasure instead of a hassle.