Whether your vision of an ideal Vermont vacation is hitting the slopes at one of the many excellent ski resorts, wading into a sparkling river with your fly rod, enjoying the blaze of autumn color, or sampling some fresh maple syrup, Vermont rentals make the perfect home away from home.

Vermont is known as the premier ski destination in the eastern United States. Popular ski resorts include Killington, Mount Snow Resort, Okemo Ski Resort, Stowe Mountain Resort, Sugarbush Resort, Smugglers Notch Ski Area and Bromley Mountain Ski Resort.

Stowe Mountain vacation rentals and condos are convenient to Stowe Mountain Resort in northern Vermont, offering great skiing for all skill levels on 480 acres. South of Stowe near Warren, guests of Sugarbush condos will find two separate mountains and over 430 acres of skiable terrain. Visitors who stay in Smugglers Notch vacation rentals will find great skiing for the whole family, with more than 70 trails, spread out over three different mountains.

Skiers who stay in Killington condo rentals can choose from 200 ski runs on seven mountains, while Ludlow and Okemo rentals are make a great base at the family-oriented Okemo resort with its 117 runs. Mount Snow rentals are ideally situated at this ski resort in southern Vermont. Guests of Bromley Mountain vacation rentals will find that the long winding trails on a south facing slope are warmer and less windy than other areas.

Lake Champlain vacation rentals are perfect for sailing, hiking in the mountains, and exploring forests, covered bridges, and picturesque small towns. Other popular visitor activities include swimming, scuba diving, hiking, leaf peeping, horseback riding, cycling and golf.

A Vermont cabin rental is convenient to numerous hiking opportunities. The nation's first long distance hiking path, the Long Trail, winds 270 miles from Massachusetts to Canada, and parts of the Appalachian Trail also pass through the area. Quechee vacation rentals are located near the spectacular Quechee Gorge.

The extreme north of Vermont offers seclusion and scenic beauty for guests of Vermont vacation rentals. A Lake Memphremagog vacation rental makes an ideal base for fishing, swimming, boating, canoeing, and kayaking on this 27-mile long lake.

For travel with pets, these pet friendly vacation rentals in Vermont welcome furry guests.

Whatever your interests, you're sure to find the perfect Vermont rental. Reserve your Vermont vacation rental today! Or if you're in the market, check Vermont investment properties for sale on Loopnet.

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