Spectacular Retreat Overlooking Caspian Lake, Private Dock

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6248 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Check out the area

Greensboro, VT

Caspian Lake14 min walk
Willey's Store5 min drive
Hill Farmstead Brewery14 min drive
Newport, VT (EFK-Newport State)57 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This one-level, 2,700 sq. foot structure is known as 'Gray Eyrie.' Built as their dream house by a retired professor & his wife, it sits atop Greensboro's Baker Hill with a 180-degree view over the village and 700-acre Lake Caspian, one of Vermont's most pristine lakes. The 80-acre property adjoins The Nature Conservancy's 256-acre Barr Hill Preserve, offering miles of hiking trails and picnic sites with sightings of wildlife and views spanning the Green Mountains of Vermont and White Mountains of New Hampshire. Biking is another popular activity.

A separate guesthouse (VRBO property 300035) with two bedrooms, sleeping four, is available for rent as well. A dock on the lake, 0.6 mile down Baker Hill, offers the house and guest house a canoe and private access to swimming, boating and fishing.

Both the main house and guesthouse are closed for the winter, Oct. 17-May 15.

Greensboro is a preeminently rural community in Orleans County, one of three that make up Vermont's fabled Northeast Kingdom. The village has several dairy farms as well as fields and forests conserved by The Nature Conservancy, the Vermont Land Trust and the Greensboro Land Trust. Greensboro has a richly stocked general store (Willeys), and a country club with tennis and golf that nonmembers can access for daily fees (MVCC). Several restaurants are nearby in the town of Hardwick (Positive Pie, Village Diner, Yummy Wok, House of Pizza). The village and hinterland offer picturesque drives over back-country roads beside rivers, lakes and hills.

Amenities: Large fireplace, phone, broadband internet, fully equipped kitchen and laundry except no dishwasher. Extensive library. Linens provided. Charcoal grill. Garden chairs. No smoking, please.

Keywords: House

Property manager

clive gray

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 4 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Greensboro

Located in Greensboro, this holiday home is on a lake. Lamoille Valley Rail Trail and Hill Farmstead Brewery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Willey's Store and Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium. Travelling with kids? Consider The Center for America's First Horse and Peacham Store. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Greensboro, VT

What's nearby

Caspian Lake - 14 min walk
Willey's Store - 5 min drive
Hill Farmstead Brewery - 14 min drive
Shadow Lake - 28 min drive
Lake Willoughby - 49 min drive

Getting around

Lyndonville, VT (LLX-Caledonia County) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

Hill Farmstead Brewery - 14 min drive
Blackbird Bistro - 11 min drive
The Art House Gallery, Studio And School - 15 min drive
Hardwick Street Cafe - 7 min drive
Connie's Kitchen - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular Retreat Overlooking Caspian Lake, Private Dock pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Spectacular Retreat Overlooking Caspian Lake, Private Dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Retreat Overlooking Caspian Lake, Private Dock?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular Retreat Overlooking Caspian Lake, Private Dock located?

This family-friendly Greensboro holiday home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Caspian Lake and Willey's Store. Lamoille Valley Rail Trail and Hill Farmstead Brewery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Christina K.

8 July 2020

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

Lovely return stay

Gray Eyrie is one my favorite places on earth. Clive and his family are friendly, generous, and wonderful hosts. The house and the view are incredibly special, and Greensboro is a charming community. The surrounding region provides so many ways to enjoy the beauty of the natural world. Am always sad to leave, and already planning my return!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

LAURA G.

22 Aug 2019

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

The most beautiful view in the world

Super charming family home- full of character and great books! Well equipped with all one needs for a perfect vacation.One very minor point- couldn’t find lake access described in guest book.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Frederique S.

27 July 2019

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

Wonderful location

We just came back from spending 5 days at the Gray Eyrie. We all wished we had booked for the whole week. You can't beat the view. We enjoyed our dinners in the backyard overlooking the lake and its surroundings. We took many pictures. The Eyrie is perfect for people who are looking for a peaceful retreat that is still close to many places to visit. From the house we had direct access to Barr Hill. That was a great hike. The Greensboro grocery store is only 5 minutes away. It offers anything you need to cook a delicious meal. We also had tea at a lovely place in Hardwick called the Perennial Pleasures Nursery. The property also offers a private access to the lake that you share with renters from the guest house. The owner of the house, Clive, is very friendly and welcoming. Thank you Clive for renting out your beautiful property. We'll be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 July 2019

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

Delightful!

We stayed 11 days and would love to return. The house was clean, sunlit and beautiful, with all the amenities you need and none you don't need. The tranquility, the amazing birdsong, the views and lake swims are unsurpassed. As an illustration of the peacefulness, we took a hike to the adjoining nature reserve and suddenly heard a low rumbling breaking the silence. Turns out it was the sound of cows chewing. Thank you!

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tom F., Underhill Vermont

1 Oct 2018

Uniquely beautiful

The house and location are superb. Meeting the owners was also a special treat.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

About the host

Hosted by clive gray

I am a retired development economist, spent most of my career with the Harvard Institute for International Development, am spending much of my time during retirement in promoting land conservation in Greensboro, the surrounding area and Vermont overall.

Why they chose this property

Property was built by my parents as their dream house, is now owned by a family trust. My four siblings and I grew up spending their summers in Greensboro, to which our grandparents first brought their family in 1910.

What makes this property unique

Greensboro is a beautiful rural area, located in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. Much community recreation centers around 700-acre Caspian Lake. Two of The Nature Conservancy's 55 preserves in Vermont are located in Greensboro, one of them abutting the vacation rental property.

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