Getting sixteen people from four households into the same place for a week is the hard part of any reunion. Book two rentals and the group splits in half by the second night. Book a hotel block and everyone scatters to their rooms after dinner. A Vermont family reunion rental works when it gives the whole group one kitchen, one long table, and one set of evenings together, while still leaving every family a door they can close. That is the trip Valley View Villa was built for: an 8-bedroom farmhouse on five private acres, three miles from Mount Snow, that sleeps 16.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Sleeps | 16 guests |
| Bedrooms and baths | 8 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms |
| Beds | 7 kings, 1 queen, 2 sofa beds |
| Grounds | 5 private acres, spring-fed pond, groomed walking trail, fire pit |
| Mount Snow | About 5 minutes (3 miles) |
| Guest rating | 5.0 across 40+ guest reviews |
| Weeklong stays | 10% off the nightly rate on 7+ nights |
Where Everyone Sleeps
The first question every reunion planner asks is who gets which room, so here is the full layout. Seven of the eight bedrooms have a king bed, which matters more than it sounds: no couple gets stuck with the small room, and nobody spends the week negotiating. Two sofa beds cover the kids or the cousin who decides to come at the last minute, up to the house maximum of 16.
| Room | Beds | Why a group likes it |
|---|---|---|
| Summit Suite (2 bedrooms) |
Two separate bedrooms, each with its own door: a king with an en-suite bath, and a queen next door | Pond-and-mountain views; the pair suits grandparents or a family with an older child |
| Eagle’s Nest and Fox Hollow (2 bedrooms) |
Two separate bedrooms, each with its own door and a king bed (one also has a full pull-out), plus a full bathroom in the wing | A private upstairs wing with its own staircase, ideal for one family with kids |
| Highland Cow | King with a full pull-out | A large room with big views, just off the kitchen |
| El Dorado | King | A bay window looking straight over the pond |
| Moose Landing | King | A cozy room off the dining room with views of the front of the house |
| Bear’s Den | King | Lower level with its own en-suite bath, away from everything; the room light sleepers ask for |
The layout does the quiet work of keeping a big group happy. The two upstairs wings are reached by separate staircases on opposite sides of the house, and a soundproof door closes several bedrooms off from the kitchen and living room. The early risers can make coffee at six while the night owls sleep, and nobody has to tiptoe.
One House Beats a Hotel Block or Two Rentals
Every alternative has a hidden cost. A hotel block feels easy to book, then the group spends the week coordinating across hallways and restaurant reservations for sixteen. Two neighboring rentals look like the compromise, until you realize one house always ends up hosting, the other family always ends up driving over, and the second kitchen goes unused.
One large farmhouse removes all of that. Dinner happens at home without a reservation, kids drift between rooms without a car ride, and the evening doesn’t end when the restaurant closes. It is also easier on the budget than most people expect. On a November week we checked, the nightly rate worked out to under $60 per person with 16 guests, before taxes and fees, and that includes a hot tub and a private pond.
The Rooms Where the Group Actually Spends Time
The dining room is built around a long farmhouse table big enough for the whole group to eat together, and that table is where most reunions happen: the big dinner, the card game that runs past midnight, the morning post-mortem. The kitchen is fully stocked for cooking at volume, with a drip coffee maker and a Keurig for the staggered wake-up times a big group always has.
Downstairs is the group’s hangout. The lower level has a pool table, a foosball table, a wet bar, and a stack of board games, far enough from the bedrooms that nobody upstairs hears the rematch. Sonos speakers run through the living room, dining room, bar, game room, and deck, every bedroom has a smart TV, and gigabit fiber means the one relative who has to take a work call can actually take it.
Five Acres That Keep Every Generation Busy
The outdoor space is what makes a reunion here different from a reunion anywhere else. The spring-fed pond has kayaks, paddleboards, a swim float, and life jackets waiting in the garage, and it shows up in review after review. Kids hunt for frogs and newts along the edge, which more than one family has called the highlight of the trip. Guests have also spotted the occasional black bear in the backyard, which tends to become the story of the trip.
A groomed private trail loops the property in about 10 to 15 minutes at an easy pace, which is exactly the right length for a grandparent walk after lunch. The big lawn has room for soccer, volleyball, cornhole, and croquet, all stored in the garage. When the sun goes down, the fire pit and the hot tub take over, and the deck looks out over the pond and the hills.
💰 Stay a Full Week, Save 10%
Reunions get better with time to settle in, so weeklong stays get a break. Book 7 or more nights and a 10% weekly discount comes off the nightly rate automatically. There’s no code to remember, and you’ll see the discount in the price breakdown before you pay. A family that stretches a long weekend into a full week gets more lake days, a slower pace, and a lower rate for every night of the stay.
What Groups Say After They Leave
“We had a large group of 11 people and this house was more than enough space.” — Maddy, May 2026
“Every family we travelled with had their own space with a king size bed.” — Andrea, April 2026
“We had thirteen in our group and the house was comfortable and clean.” — Vijay, June 2026
Planning Tips for a Group Trip
Book early. Nearly half of the stays here are booked more than three months ahead, and summer weeks, foliage weekends, and the holidays are the first to go. Weekend stays generally require at least three nights, and dates far in the future can carry a longer minimum, so check the calendar for your specific dates before you circulate them to the family group chat.
A few house rules keep group stays running smoothly. The primary guest must be 30 or older and sign a rental agreement with a photo ID. A $500 preauthorization is placed on the card shortly before checkout in place of a security deposit and released within five days. The house hosts up to 16 registered guests, with no parties and no smoking indoors. Check-in is at 4:00 PM and checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Pick Your Season
- ⛷️ A large ski house near Mount Snow — winter base camp for a ski crew
- 🍂 A family fall foliage weekend — peak color with the whole clan
- 🦃 Thanksgiving in a Vermont vacation home — one kitchen, one long table
- 🎄 Christmas in a Vermont vacation home — the holiday under one roof
- 🎆 July 4th with a large group — pond days and fireworks
- 🥾 Group adventures around Mount Snow — what to do all year
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people can stay for a family reunion?
The house sleeps up to 16 guests across 8 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, with 7 king beds, 1 queen, and 2 sofa beds. That’s enough for three or four families to each have their own space.
Is there a discount for longer group stays?
Yes. Stays of 7 nights or more get a 10% weekly discount off the nightly rate, applied automatically at checkout.
How far is the house from Mount Snow?
It’s 3 miles, about a 5-minute drive. Stratton is about 30 minutes away and Okemo about an hour, so a winter group can ski a different mountain each day.
Is it a good fit for kids and grandparents at the same time?
It’s what the house does best. Kids have the pond, the game room, and the lawn, grandparents have the easy trail loop and the deck, and everyone meets at the dinner table.
Can we host a party or event at the house?
No. Parties and gatherings with unregistered guests aren’t permitted, and the house caps at 16 registered guests. Groups that want a celebration inside the stay, like a milestone birthday dinner, are the perfect fit.