Welcome to Bob's Ski House

Hello, my name is Bob Balewicz. I spent the better part of two years bringing this 125+ year old home back to life...and everyone who visits never wants to leave.

I used only the 'best' when making decisions on rehabbing the structure and when it came to 'outfitting' the home, the same rules applied.  The home was featured in 'Vermont' magazine...not for opulance, but for sheer usability and the fact that all the furniture & lighting was made by local artisans. Vermont based art is featured throughout. And the bedding, towels, pillows: to die for. None of that commercially laundered junk. You bring NOTHING!

Check out the house and click on the 'Useful Links' tab to the left for some seasonal, local & 'just fun' links!

Messages:

• Midweek Online Values – Buy your Okemo Lift ticket online in advance for any Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday and pay just $49.  When April rolls around, pay just $39! Valid all season long, except holiday periods!

• First-time or beginner skiers and snowboarders Program is Back! Those visiting numerous resorts in January, 2012 are invited to participate in our Learn to Ski or Snowboard program - for just $29.The package includes a full-day beginner lift ticket, a full day ski or snowboard equipment rental and a lesson with a professional instructor. Killer opp! Individual participating resorts also have different age restrictions.www.skivermont.com for the dish!

Would you like to know how affordable it would be...NOW...with the price 'corrections' & the low interest rates, to OWN a ski getaway up here forever? How about splitting it with another fam? Click here & let's talk!

Outstanding Features

Main House

• Designed to be shared by two fams...split the place
  • Sleeps 11 comfortably, in real beds, not pullouts or couches
• Best Kitchen you will find in the Okemo Area! Outfitted by Williams Sonoma
  • Feeds 11, at one time!
• TV/DVD-VHS/Phone in every bedroom & two more downstairs
  • Plenty of room for privacy yet great 'family areas' to share at the end of the day! 
• HP 6500A 'All In One' Printer/Scanner/Digital Fax for your use.
• Wood Burning Stove with glass door. Killer heat, great place to warm & dry your gear
• Killer laundry room with front loading washer/dryer. No scrimping on load size!
• Want to check 'Calendar' to see what's available? Click here!

The Chalet

• Handles a couple, couple with kids or use it for overflow if you need it!

• Well outfitted kitchen. Why rent a hotel room & live with a microwave & mini-fridge? UGH!
• Same washer/dryer as Main House, comes in handy!

The rest of the story?

• The latest heating technology, very high efficiency & just plain warm!
• 3 miles, 10 minutes from Okemo and on the Okemo Shuttle Route. Take the bus for $2.
• As opposed to being in bumper to bumper traffic when mountain closes...you just breeze!
• Walk about 100 yards to an old fashioned General Store. Purchase everything from groceries to fresh butcher products to local eggs to...well, everything!
• Walk another 100 yards to one of the finest bakeries in southern Vermont!
• Plenty of great restaurants, take-out & shopping OUT of the traffic downtown. I'll direct you!
• For safety's sake: wireless CO2, Smoke, Fire alarms, tested daily
• For you snowmobilers, park your sleds right up the street & have direct access to the VAST trails!

We got hit very hard by Hurricane Irene, Click here for some pics.

If you're involved in/planning to raise money for Hurricane Irene click here.