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Blue Cactus

Ski-in/ski-out condo near Mountain Creek Ski Resort

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A modern living room with a black leather sofa, blue cushions, a spiral staircase, and a kitchen area with white cabinets.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a dresser, and a window with curtains.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a granite countertop, and a fire extinguisher.
A modern living room with two black leather sofas, blue cushions, a coffee table with a woven basket, and a wall-mounted painting.
A dining area with a black marble table, blue upholstered chairs, and a spiral staircase.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

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Vernon Township, NJ
  • Place, Mountain Creek Ski Resort
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Vernon Triple Ski Lift
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Mountain Creek Waterpark
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Caldwell, NJ (CDW-Essex County)
    ‪69 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Vernon

Near the slopes.Your stay at this Vernon condo places you within a 10-minute walk of Mountain Creek Waterpark and Vernon Triple Ski Lift. Mountain Creek Ski Resort and The Cabriolet Ski Lift are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mountain Creek Ski Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Vernon Triple Ski Lift - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Alpine Mountain Coaster - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mountain Creek Waterpark - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Zoom Ziplines - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Sloatsburg Station - 46 min drive
  • Caldwell, NJ (CDW-Essex County) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Glenwood - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Crystal Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Red Tail Lodge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The George Inn - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Blue Cactus



Bring family to this tranquil vacation rental featuring a stylish electric fireplace, vaulted ceilings with skylights, and a spacious balcony. Prepare a hot drink using one of the two coffee makers and dine at the expansive breakfast bar. Later, Take a short drive to Mountain Creek Water Park. For more outdoor excitement, try ziplining, skiing, or golf!

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Property entrance
Mountain Creek
Vernon
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.1 out of 5, Very Good, 751 reviews
$285 nightly
The price is $326
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Total with taxes and fees
Mountain Creek

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No noise after 10:00 p.m.

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Blue Cactus to the airport?

This condo is 34.9 mi (51-min drive) away from the Caldwell, NJ (CDW-Essex County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Blue Cactus have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.

How close is Blue Cactus to the beach?

This condo is 5.3 mi (14-min drive) from Highland Lakes Beach 1 and 5.5 mi (14-min drive) from Highland Lakes Beach 2. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Blue Cactus offer free breakfast?

This condo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Blue Cactus?

No, there is no casino at this condo.

What time is check-in at Blue Cactus?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Blue Cactus?

Free parking is not available at this condo.

Does Blue Cactus have a pool?

This condo does not have a pool.

Does Blue Cactus have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this condo.

How close is Blue Cactus to downtown Vernon?

This condo is 1.7 mi away from Vernon.

Blue Cactus Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing stay! My husband and I were celebrating our anniversary and we couldn't have chosen a better place to stay in. Fully equipped kitchen which was perfect because it allowed us to cook a home meal. That is exactly what it felt like, a home away from home. Very clean and easy to get to. From check in to check out it was a breeze! The neighbors were very friendly as well since the day we checked out our car was covered in snow, they helped us clean it up! We would love to come back again in another time! It was one of the best stays we had. We thank you for alllowing us to stay in your beautiful condo!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place for a getaway! Lucia was the best, her communication was 10/10 as well! Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Valentines Getaway

Amazing host with excellent communication. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tenaya C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend ski trip

We stayed 2 nights with 5 people total and the unit was perfect for us. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals, beds were comfortable, and everything was nice and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home n clean would rent again in the future

Our stay was wonderful very home. We loved it everything clean and lovely Thank you very much 😊
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Spot

Everything was put together so very nicely - with extra goodies provided. Only challenge was that the washer was not working and we really needed that!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

Great place for getaway for a couple. Ez checkin no problems
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Azucena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
People are very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lixian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
everything is great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chrystie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday mini-getaway

Great views, clean property, and best of all fur-baby friendly! Great location next to Minerals Resort (can walk there) and 15 mins from Warwick, NY. Perfect all around for our 3 night mini getaway! We would 100% return for a longer stay in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ski Vacation

This is our second year renting this place. Condo is wonderful. Clean. Cozy atmosphere. The host answers any questions we have in a timely manner. My family and I love it. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blue Vibes

Very well put together space beautifully decorated and gives off an amazing vibe. Place is easy to find and the area is an absolute dream. Definitely going back
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mtn Creek

Place was nice, good communication with host. Only issue, one of the guests accidentally unplugged wifi to plug in a fan, resulting in 6am phone calls from host. Odd and inconvenient just to see a door camera.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

DS

Easy to communicate with host. Nice condo, nicely decorated and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Place, Great Location, Thoughtful Amenities!

Spent 2 nights here while attending a wedding in the area. It’s on the same property as the Minerals Hotel, which was huge for us because we needed the shuttle to the wedding at Grand Cascades. Property is pet friendly, and we traveled with our dog, so that was one of our biggest selling points. The owner was lovely to work with, and the house was clean, modern and comfortable. There were some lovely little extras like individually wrapped muffins as part of the fully stocked coffee bar, and shower caps and body scrubbers in the bathroom. Overall, I’m really glad I made this choice!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean with a comfortable bed, which are the 2 most important aspects for me, and a cute little coffee bar setup. The unit was a bit tricky to find when I arrived late at night as the development has dark twisty roads, and I didn't know it was on the second floor when I booked, so I had to lug my heavy luggage up a dozen steep steps. (That detail should really be added to the listing.) Another note is that the spiral staircase to the upstairs sleeping area is reeeeally narrow, making it impossible to bring a suitcase up. This accommodation was good for me but would be a tight squeeze for more than just a couple. Lucia was easy to get in touch with.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca R.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Normally would keep my negative comments to myself or simply share privately with the property owner so that they can fix they issues without bad mouthing them publicly since that is my style. However, I feel it's important that other potential travelers be forewarned about the property and host treatment of guests. When we first arrived I took my 2 year old son into the bathroom to change him and immediately noticed a hairball on the bathroom rug in front of the sink and a towel on the floor between the tub and the toilet. Yuck! It only got worse from there. Second bedroom is a loft space open to the rest of the main space with no privacy or safety to use as a true second bedroom and this was not clear from listing. Throughout our stay we dealt with thin walls and noisy neighbors keeping us up at night, dishes found dirty, cobwebs in the loft windows/curtains, a live cricket in the dishwasher and stuff growing in the brita in the fridge, amongst other grievances, all of which I was going to consider letting go, until we were messaged incessantly after check out when the host's crew apparently could not find the remote. The host was extremely rude and accusatory even though I assured her that it was left on the couch and that we hadn't done anything with it. I let her know about the cleanliness issues and she replied that her cleaning service is the best. She filled a theft claim for the remote for 110 which is absurd. Feels like a scam. Recommend others steer clear!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Roberta A.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrice B.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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