Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews of TOP OF THE WORLD over Stowe, Hot Tub, with Tesla plug. Sleeps up to 17.


Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karsten R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top of the World Perch
A serene experience that matches inside with the outside Green Mountain beauty. Expansive residence for indoor get togethers and outdoors fun
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bond W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Elmore Trip!
The house was very comfortable and the views of Mount Mansfield were incredible. It was an easy drive to Stowe restaurants and other amenities in the area. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2022
Thanks and please come again!

8/10 Good

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
House with a view
A beautiful view great room with amazing views! One major issue was day before I was heading up, owner reached out to confirm amount of people….the ad says sleeps up to 17 - so when I had only 12, I thought, no problem! However, because in my initial request I put 8 people months prior, he charged me 100 extra for each additional person! Because the vacation started the next day, I really had no choice but to pay. In all my years renting on VRBO, I’ve never had to pay extra for people, so long as I don’t go over the limit on the ad! Buyer beware! A few things could be added in kitchen to make it more rental friendly - it’s pretty sparse in glass ware, etc. also, road leading up to house is a challenge in bad weather…we left in a snow storm and roads were not treated. Garbage was major issue on arrival….dozen or so old garbage bags in garage. Owner did have someone come clear it out once I let him know. Also, kids bedrooms were smaller than pictures reveal. Tight for teenagers, fine for toddlers.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2022
When you book a rental space, and you enter the number of guests in the search or booking, the number of guests is reflected in the cost. For our property, the first 10 guests are the base. Above 10 it is $50 per person per night. This would have been very clear if, when entering the booking, you properly reflect the number of guests!!!! Buyer beware??? Please use the website properly!!!! This is very standard for larger homes on both VRBO and ABNB. That this was a surprise surprises me. This it to cover the extra cleaning, laundry, supplies, wear and tear, etc as large groups have a very big impact on the house. As noted, the winter is a tough time and the roads are rough. This makes it difficult to get some services including trash. We do our best and promise it will never detract from your stay. The road is cleared by the best plow service i have had in 45 years in Vermont. That it was not plowed before you left is not a surprise- they try to wait until, 1. Most of the snow has fallen, or 2. enough snow has fallen that it needs to be done. They do not plow for every few inches. Most Vermonters understand how this works- this is Vermont, and is not Cambridge MA, or Westchester County NY. If my instructions are followed, and you have a good car with the proper tires, you will NEVER be in a situation where you cannot get up or down the hill. If that is the case, then it would be the storm of the decade. There are brand new spare cups and glasses in the pantry that could have been used if needed. Sorry you did not see them. This is a beautiful house with incredible views, spectacular setting and well maintained- but i fully expect people to use the vrbo website properly, read the listing fully, and not expect that this place will be like the urban setting that most guests are leaving behind.

10/10 Excellent

Ali W., Philadelphia

Liked: Cleanliness
A must stay for dog friendly ski houses!
We had such a great time staying at this property! Close to town and not too far from the mountain. The dogs loved how big and remote the property was and the view was incredible. The house was way better than some of the pictures posted. Michael was a great host and responded very fast. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Shawn S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Listed as the TOP of the world, felt like the BOTTOM!
Listed as top of the world, felt like the BOTTOM. Please be sure to list, take pictures & send to host EVERY problem you find or you will be blamed & charged for it. The house is huge, beautiful & has so much potential but is completely outdated & not kept up when things break, which we thought this host would be aware of since he owns the house. The listing is NOT updated, the pictures must be from years ago. False advertising all around. The amazing jacuzzi in the master bath did not even turn on, the dishwasher did not work, the handle on the kitchen sink was so wiggly you couldn’t turn it on & off (WE TIGHTENED IT FOR THE HOST), the door to the outside didn’t lock, there were beat up walls everywhere (we got blamed for KIDS handprints & the hot tub being left dirty from kids being in it, we did NOT travel with KIDS, our group was only adults) there are burn holes in the worn down couch, missing lamp shades, the blind in the master bedroom was hanging off on one side when we arrived & WE got charged for this “broken” blind when the host told us he slid it back on the track & it was fixed easily this way & would return our money if that was the case, NO money returned & again he said it was from a KID pulling on it. We were told we lost a strap on the hot tub that was NEVER there when we arrived & that we did not leave furniture as it was when we spent all morning cleaning the house to leave it JUST as we found it like we were told to do in the threatening LONG message we received from the host before our stay. That’s not all, we knew a snow storm was coming, asked the host about plowing, he did not tell us where to move our cars, just plowed us in & angrily told us we should have gotten up early to move our cars. Lastly, the cherry on top was that the house was absolutely infested with Japanese lady bugs. We were going to bring our dogs, good thing we did not because these are poisonous to animals! We did not complain once to this host, but now we know that we should have contacted him with EVERY single thing to prevent him wrongly blaming & charging us in the end. VERY unhappy.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb 2022
So. Where to begin- if you are reading this review ask yourself why is it so different from the others? The reason is that I kept the security deposit for this group due to damage. I undercharged them based on the time the cleaner and I had to spend to get the place ready for the next group. On top of damage, they left the hot tub is terrible shape and left beer cans and other garbage on the ground outside. This 'review' is retaliation for making them pay for damage. They never reported any problems to me because there were none that required reporting. Japansese lady bugs? They hide in the fall and then come out when the weather gets warm or the sun shines. Infestation- no way. A few can be found here and there- that is the charm of Vermont.

10/10 Excellent

Guy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway review
This is a beautiful property that was very well stocked. There were a couple issues early on but that didn’t detract from the experience at all because of how responsive Michael was as a host. We would definitely stay again—hopefully not on a rainy weekend so we can take advantage of the outdoor space as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Carol G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Covid 19 Get Away with pod
We had a wonderful time in Elmore. The home is situated outside of Stowe, Vermont, high on a hill with long views of the Green Mountains and Mt. Mansfield. It was a good home base for our outdoor activities. Close to great skiing ( Stowe and x-country) as well as numerous hiking and snow showing options. Due to corona virus we could not take advantage of all the restaurant, bar and shopping options of this beautiful area. But it allowed us to get away safely. The home itself, is big with more sleeping options than we needed. The owner was very responsive to our requests when there were essential items missing.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clayton R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Labor Day Weekend
Gorgeous property with plenty of yard space, a pond, a hot tub. The property has incredible views that overlook the valley

10/10 Excellent

Cole G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
This is an amazing home. I highly recommend! To be honest, I think the house is actually nicer than it looks in the listing. Additionally, Michael was extremely helpful and responsive whenever we had a question. I look forward to my next stay here! Thank you Michael.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property, Outstanding Value
This is a very good property for larger groups. This was almost too much house for my group of 10, but that is a good problem to have. Everything was clean and in good working order (bathrooms, kitchen appliances, laundry). The location is a bit remote, but that is pretty standard in Vermont and is a non-issue if you are prepared for it. A 20 minute drive will get you a town with restaurants, gas stations, and a grocery store. The property might be difficult to access in the winter due to the roads leading in if there is heavy snow. The property owner is easy to get a hold of and responded quickly to my communications. My only suggestion would be to have a laminated sheet with property info such as house rules/check out requirements/owner's contact info posted on the fridge or somewhere else that is highly visible. As the person booking the trip, I had this info, but this way all guests would have easy access in case your group splits up during your stay. All in all a great property at a value you can't beat. I would definitely recommend this to anyone traveling to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kyle K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway for a group
We had 8 adults and 4 kids stay over the course of a week and the house provided plenty of space. It nice not to worry about beds and bathrooms. The property is gorgeous with an amazing view of the mountains. If you’re looking to stay around Stowe this is a great spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mitch S.

Amazing House, Location and Hospitality!
Our families had a Great stay. House was perfect and large for our group. Amazing views and the property owner was very responsive and accommodating. We would return again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

jen s.

House was beautiful with beautiful views. Three families had a great time!
Michael was very responsive beforehand as well as during our stay! Made the trip planning very easy and comfortable for all! Out three families want to plan the same trip again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth I., Brookline, Massachusetts

Great house and views with lots of room for a big group
Stayed for a Stowe ski vacation with three families. The house is big and fit everyone comfortably. Loved the views of the valley and mountains from the house, which is great for watching sunsets and the moon. Communication with the owner was easy and quick.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Yosvani L.

Awesome experienced
We had a great time, house was well equipped and spacious. Michael was a helpful and responsive host. Gave us few suggestions to do, all good ones. Thank you, the entire family enjoyed it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019