Owners, Joe and Kirsten Ronci, live in an attached apartment on the left half of the building with their son. Both born and raised in the area, appreciate the hard work and craftsmanship that has been poured into this building, formerly The Olsen’s House. Their love for the outdoors and the vast wooded surroundings makes the Mad River Valley a perfect place to call home. Joe was raised in Waterbury, VT, has hiked the Long Trail, done road trips across the country including to Alaska, but always returned to Vermont, his true home. Kirsten a registered nurse by trade was raised here in Warren. She is the great niece of John and Sue Olsen and grew up down the street, this felt like her second home. The biggest changes Joe and Kirsten have done is extensive landscaping to create a colorful bright environment. Together the couple has taken on the task of keeping the Olsen house alive and well, with John and Sue in their hearts, as The Warren House.
The Olsen House was founded in 1971 by John and Sue Olsen. The Olsen friends and family helped to build this house while camping on site every weekend for an entire summer. The post and beam style house meant lots of team work to hand lift the structure into place. Natural cedar siding completed the house, for John wanted to feel part of the woods. John and Sue created an environment where everyone was welcome, and the house was always rocking with music, dance, and laughter. The Olsen's have become local legends, known for their loyalty to Mad River Glen, great conversations, and always the life of the party. Our goal is to continue a loving, welcoming environment for all to enjoy.
As you enter the house you will immediately feel the seventies ski house vibes. Our long dining room table with bench style seating is perfect for serving a large party. You will truly notice the seventies feel when sitting on the built-in couch of the sunken living room, which used to have shag carpet, in front of the four-sided fireplace. The back side of the house includes a large deck that faces the Green Mountain National Forest and overlooks the babbling Mad River. The Olsen’s were not only fans of skiing but paddle tennis and golf. They even built their own paddle tennis court that overlooks the river. They had many tennis and golf weekends with friends and family. The living room still features group shots of the tournaments out on the court.