In addition to proximity to things to do, to us a great vacation home has two things: great rooms to congregate and enough space for people to spread out and get away from each other.
This house has a large modern kitchen, living room, and three dens - a small one right off the kitchen and then two large ones on the main level and basement -- each with a big screen TV connected to streaming services. So there were plenty of times during our stay we we would be all together and other when we (especially the kids) were all spread out doing our own things.
House is minutes from Butternut and Catamount mountains, stocked with all the little things you want/need (cleaning supplies/toys/games/cocoa), and the owner was responsive, friendly, and helpful. Bonus on the large two car garage to keep our cars out of the winter weather.
Literally not a single complaint, highly recommended, would be super happy to return someday.