The Octagon House
- Tel: (802) 496-2405
- Toll-Free: (800) 477-2809
Enjoy the Octagonal glass house nestled in the woods with views of the pond. It is on a quiet, country road yet only a mile from shopping and all that the Mad River Valley has to offer.
In summer, listen as the stream flows by the bedroom, enjoy a barbecue on the deck, or just sit and watch the heron feed on frogs in the pond. In winter the house is cozy - cuddle up on the couch with a good book or pop a movie into the DVD or VCR and let the Hearthstone gas fireplace warm you as you watch the snow fall. In autumn, you can enjoy the foliage without ever leaving the living room. Any time you can enjoy the Mad River Valley's central Vermont location and take pleasure in the many activities and attractions within an hour's drive.
The house is minutes from some of the best skiing in the east at Mad River Glen and Sugarbush in the beautiful Mad River Valley and has a snow-shoe trail right out the door which links to the Catamount Trail. Cross-country skiing on marked trails through beautiful forest is practically at your doorstep. Groomed cross-country skiing is nearby. In summer and fall the snowshoe trail can be used for hiking or mountain biking. For outstanding hiking, the house is only minutes from access to the Long Trail.
The Octagon House is designed to sleep four to six people in two bedrooms. The Master Bedroom has a queen-size bed and an en-suite full bathroom with shower/tub combination. The Second Bedroom has two twin beds that can be made up as a very comfortable king. The living room has a queen-size sofa bed. Both bedrooms have telephones. The second bathroom is also a full bathroom with shower/tub combination and is just outside the door of the bedroom. There is also a crib.
For guests' convenience, upon your arrival you will find fresh ground coffee, milk, orange juice, cereal, hot chocolate mix, and tea. All linens are provided. There is also free wireless DSL throughout the house. Pets are not allowed in the Octagon House.
The open kitchen, dining room, and living room areas are very welcoming and the entire house is carpeted except for the kitchen and bathrooms. The kitchen is fully-equipped with a large refrigerator, gas stove, microwave, and plenty of dishes and utensils. Downstairs there is a slate-floored ski storage area as well as a utility room with washer and dryer. The Octagon is a Non-Smoking house.
