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Gorgeous house- near Manchester VT, shopping, hiking, arts, golf, skiing

Gorgeous house- near Manchester VT, shopping, hiking, arts, golf, skiing

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Beautiful, private and serene setting on acreage
360 degree privacy- 2 porches- perfect for morning coffee with lake view.
Private kitchen
Another spectacular day, pond views from 1.fl Master Bedroom (Hydrangea)
Gas stove, stocked with dishes, pots, pans, basic spices,  separate pantry

Overview of Gorgeous house- near Manchester VT, shopping, hiking, arts, golf, skiing

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 8390 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

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East Dorset, VT
  • Popular LocationVermont Summer Festival4 min drive
  • Popular LocationGolf Club at Equinox10 min drive
  • Popular LocationBromley Mountain Ski Resort19 min drive
  • AirportAlbany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)78 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Deming Pond Suite (1.fl) pond views, TV, AC

1 King Bed

Equinox Suite (2.fl) library, toys, desk, TV, AC, small en-suite bathroom, tub/shower

1 Queen Bed

Farm (2.fl) 2 twin beds

2 Single Beds

Hildene Suite (2.fl) en-suite bathroom, double sinks, shower, AC, TV

1 Queen Bed

Meadows Suite (2.fl) sofa, desk, TV, AC, en-suite bathroom shared with "Farm" bedroom, tub/shower

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Deming Pond Suite bathroom (1.fl)

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Equinox Suite Bathroom (2.fl)

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Hildene Suite Bathroom (2.fl)

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Meadows & Farm Bath (2.fl)

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Powder Rm (1.fl)

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Gorgeous house- near Manchester VT, shopping, hiking, arts, golf, skiing

NEW: VIDEO link to our house: https://youtu.be/KLilO77oHAQ

Gorgeous,fully renovated Vermont Farmhouse in beautiful setting on 5 private acres, overlooking a 7 acre lake, just a few minutes from the amazing resort communities of Dorset/ Manchester, VT. Enjoy boutique shopping, great hiking, fine dining, swimming in spring fed lakes, winter sports, spas, the Dorset Playhouse and Weston Theater, horseback riding and so much more.

This is why guests love our home:
*Two country porches for your morning coffee- one overlooking the pond
* 5 very large bedrooms: 1 King bed (Master Bedroom on first floor "Deming Pond Suite", with AC), 4 with Queen beds (all with AC, "Meadows Suite", "Equinox Suite", "Hildene Suite") and 1 smaller bedroom ("Farm", without AC) with twin beds
* 4.5 bathrooms (check out the real Vermont Marble Sinks on the second floor!)
* open-plan gourmet kitchen (with large island, fully equipped, including stainless steel appliances, gas stove, dishwasher, lots of cookware, coffee makers, great assortment of spices, spacious pantry), adjacent to dining and family rooms
* beautiful, sunny dining room with hand-carved chairs (made in the US)
* family room with open fireplace and "Smart TV"
* beautiful formal living room
* wide plank hardwood pine floors throughout house
* outdoor firepit (for your s'mores)
* 3 Kayaks (available during summer months)
* picnic table
*outdoor bbq gas grill (available during summer months- you supply propane)
*free Wifi, also with a booster

You can't beat the perfect setting of this house:
*2 minutes to the Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show (July- August)
*5 min. to dining/ outlet shopping/ Cafés/ spas/ art galleries/ golf/ farmer's market in Manchester and in Dorset
*7 min to the “#1 Top Date Night Restaurant in the US- The Silver Fork”- 2021 rating by TripAdvisor
*5 min. to Emerald Lake State Park (beach, swimming, kayak rentals)
*5 min. to blueberry and apple picking at Mad Tom Orchard and Wildwood Blueberry Farm in East Dorset
*5 minutes to hiking
*6 min. to quaint Dorset with its marble sidewalks + our farmer's market (Sundays)
*6 min to Dorset's famous swimming quarry
* 15 minutes to Merck Forest & Farmland Center, a 3200 acre forested estate with a visitor center, fantastic hiking trails, camping in charming cabins, a real working farm (with farm animals, including sheep) and an enormous maple syrup production
*10 min. from our front door until you're on the ski slopes at Bromley which is a great ski area for the entire family!
*25 min. to the Stratton mountain ski area- lots of black diamond runs!
* 40- 50 minutes to 3 other famous ski areas (Killington, Magic, Mt Snow)
*1 hour to beautiful Lake George
*1 hour to Saratoga Springs with its horse racetracks, dining, shopping and more
-1.15 hour to Woodstock, VT (rated one of Vermont's quaintest towns)
*1.15 hour to famous Quechee (Simon Pearce Glass, dining, State Park and more)
* 2 hrs to Ben and Jerry‘s in Waterbury, VT
* 2 hrs to Burlington, VT on Lake Champlain

From the kitchen a wide hallway will take you to the side of the house that faces the beautiful pond. An elegant "formal" Colonial-style living room with fireplace wainscoting and a large Master Bedroom with gorgeous en-suite bathroom (including soaking tub and super size shower), walk-in closet and beautiful views of the pond, mountains and trees await. Additionally there's a powder room and a laundry room (if you feel so inclined to do laundry). On the second floor you'll find 4 more bedrooms (3 with Queen beds, 1 with twins) and 3 more bathrooms. All of the bedrooms, EXCEPT the twin bedroom upstairs, have AC through Mitsubishi Cooling/ Heating Units.
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We can accept small, non-shedding dogs on a case-by-case basis and depending upon a couple of other factors. Thank you for your understanding!
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PLEASE NOTE: For security reasons there is a camera on the exterior of our house.

Vermont License MRT-110665l74-001

Property manager

Daniela and Scott

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children must be supervised at all times please.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)
1 dog (less than 25 lbs) upon prior approval

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking of any kind, incl. e-cigs
No smoking! No parties/ group gatherings; No motorized vehicles on pond.
No loud music/ fireworks/ other noise audible beyond boundaries of the property. No rearranging of furniture.
Parking only on driveway, NOT ON GRASS or lawn, maximum 6 cars. No trespassing onto neighbors' properties, please.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

East Dorset

Located in East Dorset, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Vermont Summer Festival and Sugar Shack are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Manchester Designer Outlets and West River Farmers Market. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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East Dorset, VT

What's nearby

  • Vermont Summer Festival - 4 min drive
  • American Museum of Fly Fishing - 10 min drive
  • Golf Club at Equinox - 10 min drive
  • Bromley Mountain Ski Resort - 19 min drive
  • Stratton Mountain Resort - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 10 min drive
  • Gringo Jack's - 8 min drive
  • Starbucks - 9 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 9 min drive
  • Zoey's Double Hex - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous house- near Manchester VT, shopping, hiking, arts, golf, skiing pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous house- near Manchester VT, shopping, hiking, arts, golf, skiing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous house- near Manchester VT, shopping, hiking, arts, golf, skiing?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous house- near Manchester VT, shopping, hiking, arts, golf, skiing located?

This family-friendly East Dorset holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Battenkill River and Vermont Summer Festival. Manchester Designer Outlets and Lye Brook Falls are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LINDA D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden Treasure!!!!!
Awesome home and property, very clean, well maintained, and just what we were looking for to relax, decompress and enjoy the true beauty of Vermont. The owners, Daniela and Scott, were very hands-on, even though they were on vacation halfway around the world at the time of our stay. They stayed in touch with us via text and phone and provided their local caretakers info in case we needed them. I feel that they went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable as well as safe (bad storm in Vermont). I would put Daniela and Scott at the very top of our list of premier hosts!!! Also, we have been renting vacation homes in Vermont over the course of our 53+ years of marriage, and this home is at the top of our list of wonderful rental homes in Vermont!!! We hope to return soon!!! Thank you again, Daniela and Scott, for helping to make our stay so memorable!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jillian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful getaway home
This gorgeous home exceeded our expectations! Our stay included myself, my husband, our two boys ages 2 and 4, and my parents. My parents easily settled into the beautiful first floor suite with a view of the pond. We had our pick of spacious en-suite bedrooms upstairs. We got a light snow and were able to sled and fish. Memories were made for sure. Thank you Daniella and Scott!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Collin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Stay
This was our infant daughter's first vacation. Our day trips were short and scheduled around her naps, but the house and property were so nice it did not matter! It was so nice just looking out at the pond and green mountains from the front porch. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect vacation!
We had the perfect week at Daniela’s house. Daniela was the most gracious host. She reached out to us before our arrival and made us feel most welcome. Her home is gorgeous, comfortably and beautifully furnished, and in an idyllic setting. The home was so well appointed and had everything you would need to spend time away from home. The linens and towels were high end and the kitchen contained all kinds of pots and pans in which to prepare meals. We were three generations staying at the house, and there was ample space for everyone. The little ones loved playing in the front yard. The family enjoyed kayaking in the pond, and we all found plenty to do in the area. There are so many wonderful places to explore, farmers markets galore, scenic hiking, and great restaurants nearby. A highlight was making a fire in the fire pit one evening, roasting s’mores, and gazing at the stars. We can’t wait to return! Thank you again, Daniela!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Motorcycle get away
It was awesome for the four couples staying here. We had three trucks with trailer that fit perfectly and everyone loved their stay and the house was beautiful and had everything you could ask for.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Daniela and Scott

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Scott grew up in Dorset and Daniela is originally from Germany. We have three children and have lived in some of the most beautiful corners of this world, including in Hawaii, Washington State and Germany. After nearly 25 years of living 'elsewhere' we decided to move back to Scott's home State, Vermont. We love the distinct four seasons (ask us about the other two seasons), each one with its own charm: skiing, strawberry-blueberry-apple picking, river rafting, leaf peeping, pumpkin carving, bicycling, hiking, walking, jogging, swimming, theater performances at the famous Dorset and Weston Theaters- all within easy reach and never any traffic jams!

Thank you for choosing our house to make lifetime memories!

Why they chose this property

We LOVE the gorgeous setting of this house. It is perfectly situated on five serene and private acres, overlooking Deming Pond. A combination of a tranquil setting with beautiful views throughout, completely renovated, with tasteful furnishings and modern conveniences.

What makes this property unique

Great location- beautiful views, wonderful privacy, spacious house on five very private acres, yet only two minutes to the Manchester Golf Course, two minutes to the Vermont Summer Horse Festival, five minutes to Emerald Lake, minutes to hiking, five minutes to great outlet shopping, fifteen minutes to skiing!
This home is not a primary residence but rather a real vacation home, lovingly operated by us. From the moment you arrive you will feel in relaxed vacation mode. Sit on the front porch and enjoy the view of the pond or gaze at the stars.

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