The Chal-A: A-frame in Vermont

Mountain cabin · Stratton ·

The Chal-A: A-frame in Vermont

Mountain cabin · Stratton ·

Remote A-frame rental with fireplace, full kitchen, and local treats

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11 Gagners Wy, Stratton, VT 05360 Get directions

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13 Best Family-Friendly Winter Vacation Airbnbs (2025) | Condé Nast Traveler

"This colorfully-designed and retro 1968 A-frame is a character-rich escape made for snow-season family getaways. Located just 12 minutes from Burke Mountain and steps from heaps of snowmobiling trails, it’s as much a launchpad for adventure as it is a cozy cocoon. Inside, OM Home linens, a stocked coffee bar, wood stove, and a fully equipped kitchen elevate simple family rituals of movie nights, lingering over hearty meals, and fireside conversations. Sleeping up to six, it balances a sweet sense of playful charm with practical comfort in Vermont—making it ideal for a long December weekend. The exterior, strung with golden-hued fairy string lights, glows like something out of a snow globe." - Jessica Chapel

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The Chal-A: A-frame in Vermont

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Escaping to a Cabin in the Woods Still Means Cooking for Yourself | Eater

"A remote, small A‑frame rental in the Vermont mountains that offered crisp air, a covered porch, nearby hiking and a secluded pond, and a compact kitchen that became the center of the author’s solo retreat. The setting enabled long stretches of solitary activities—reading, hiking, watching videos—but also intense, daily cooking: Taiwanese night‑market–style king oyster mushrooms, H‑Mart marinated short ribs with mustard greens, teriyaki‑cooked eggplant, and clams over racchette pasta. Limited supplies (no Tupperware) meant preparing fresh meals constantly, which highlighted both the pleasures of making good food for oneself and the loneliness of doing all the planning, cooking, and cleaning alone; overall the stay felt restorative yet underscored the difference between being alone within a community and being isolated from one." - Clio Chang

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The Chal-A: A-frame in Vermont

Robert G.

Google

This place is absolutely amazing. We just stayed there for the second time and it was so great. The house is so cool and cozy inside. We brought the kids and they had a great time playing in the snow piles outside. We did some skiing at Stratton and it's the best place to kick back and relax afterwards. Well worth the stay. Reasonably priced for everything you get here. It's our favorite place when we travel up north and we'll definitely be back.

Craig C.

Google

Perfection. The Chal-A is a gem, our family felt like we had the woods all to ourselves. The house has all you need - comfortable furniture and beds, outfitted kitchen and tons of privacy. The outdoor spaces are perfect extensions to the house allowing us to enjoy the fresh air and snow. 10/10….We will definitely be returning soon.

Jessica L.

Google

This cabin is a cozy dream come true. It's beautiful, the perfect size, and comes well equipped with everything you need in the kitchen. We love the fireplace, board games, coffee and tea station, and of course, the big windows to see the woods. Highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for a remote getaway. It's also dog-friendly! Our pup loved it here too.

Lindsey

Google

We had such a great stay at The Chal-A and will definitely be going back! The cabin is perfectly located away from the main road and tucked into the woods for lots of privacy. At the same time, it is just a short drive to so many great spots, including delicious restaurants, covered bridges, hiking trails, and country stores. The Chal-A is super clean and bright with large windows that let in tons of natural light. A few features that we loved about our stay were the homemade local marshmallows waiting for us on our arrival, the largest collection of National Geographic magazines we have ever seen, the beautiful local artwork and photography decorating the walls, and the coffee bar with Green Mountain coffee to get us ready for the day’s adventures. And our pups absolutely loved their stay here as well!

Sarah Q.

Google

Such an AMAZING and cozy place!!! We had an absolute fantastic weekend. We felt very safe the entire time, the location is perfect. extremely close to the ski resorts ;) The host Shaun is very responsive, friendly the entire time! The A frame is gorgeous instead and out!!!! On the inside, it was stocked with everything needed, it is very clean. The A frame even came with some delicious homemade marshmallows from a local shop in Vermont. It was perfect for the fire pit in the front. I will 100% stay again if I make the trip up to Vermont and I recommend anyone visiting Vermont to do the same! :)

Chris D.

Google

Our stay here was really lovely. We loved all the little touches throughout that made it feel especially welcoming, like the candy jars! The setting is incredibly quiet and peaceful, very private. The proximity to a bunch of different fun Vermont activities was great.

Danielle H.

Google

Our recent stay at the Chal-A Frame was absolutely perfect. Everything about this home is well-planned and executed; from the beautiful architectural design to the amenities that make it feel like luxury. The local coffee and marshmallows were incredible, and there were plenty of tools in the kitchen to prepare meals. A beautiful cabin in the quiet woods of Vermont--what more could you ask for?

Brenda T.

Google

The Chal-A A-Frame is a delightful surprise. The home is beautiful and spotlessly clean. Given that pets are allowed, this was a worry of mine that I’d be dealing with pet hair, but there was none. The setting is picturesque, quiet, secluded and peaceful. There were many nice touches that were unexpected: firewood chopped and ready for use in the fire pit; gourmet marshmallows from a local vendor; several candy jars stocked with various candies; fully stocked with coffees, tea and sugar; paper product’s all there and ready for you (paper towels, napkins and toilet paper); many games there for your use and pleasure and lastly the linens were very clean (bath towels, hand and dish towels as well as the bedding. It is close to skiing and many local places to eat. I’m sure there are more things, but I think you get the point. The host was quick to respond to all questions and was a pleasure to deal with. I would definitely go back and recommend this place to anyone.