The Cairn, 1840s Cozy Stone Cottage, Pet Friendly

Chester, Vermont
$246 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

⭐️ 2022 Rockingham Old House Award ⭐️

Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway. The Cairn of Vermont is an 1840s stone house located in the sleepy remnants of Bartonsville Village, now part of Chester, VT. 20 minutes to skiing and hiking, biking and the great outdoors are all around you! Less than 5 minutes to Vermont Country Store and make your way home through the Bartonsville Covered Bridge!
The space
The Cairn has 4 bedrooms- 1 with queen bed and 3 with full size. There is a full bath with laundry downstairs and a half bath upstairs. The Cairn has a small open kitchen-eating-living room with propane (wood) stove. I love children and look forward to hosting them soon with their adults, however that is postponed as of now as the kitchen setup has open shelves on the island which would make it difficult with children. Kitchen rehab coming soon so please check back if you are traveling with your littles!

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  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Sahil J.

    Submitted Feb 9, 2026

    Stayed Feb 6, 2026

    Our stay at the Cairn was fantastic! We had a weekend family getaway during a recent arctic front and we were so cozy in the cottage. The kitchen is very well-equipped with all the pots/pans, utensils, and other accessories you could ask for. The rooms are well-sized and comfortable. The host, Felicitie, was extremely responsive to questions and flexible with any requests. We will certainly hope to return next year.

  • Susan O.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2025

    Stayed Sep 23, 2025

    Great location. Clean. Easy to find.

  • Aileen M.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2025

    Stayed Aug 25, 2025

    Nice stone house on about 1 acres of grass. Quiet setting but still close to attractions. Had a great time.

  • Dawn J.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    The house is absolutely beautiful - Check in super easy

  • Hope T.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2025

    Stayed Aug 5, 2025

    The Cairn is exactly as described in the listing, which is a great thing to find. Do actually read it and make sure it's right for what you want. It was perfect for us, but would definitely not be right for anyone with small kids or mobility issues.

  • Submitted Jul 6, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    Beautiful cottage with a picturesque yard and patio, I went alone with my dogs for the holiday weekend to sightsee and relax and it was perfect I’ll be back again

  • Heather M.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2025

    Stayed May 16, 2025

    It’s like stalling back in history. From the yard to the stone cottage, it’s so wonderfully comfortable. We really enjoyed our time as did our two dogs.

  • Zachary M.

    Submitted Apr 2, 2025

    Stayed Mar 21, 2025

    We had a lovely time staying in the old stone cottage. It was charming and comfy. We had a great time exploring the area, and enjoyed Vermont Vines wines and burgers very close by. Also MacLomain's Scottish pub in Chester. Grafton is a short drive away. Nice location. And the host was very friendly and accommodating and easy to communicate with. Thanks!

  • Mike F.

    Submitted Mar 16, 2025

    Stayed Feb 19, 2025

    We started 2 nights while skiing at Okemo. It was a nice warm cozy spot to relax at the end of the day. Loved that it's a historic stone structure as well. Not to mention the covered bridge that you drive through on the way!

  • Roberta R.

    Submitted Feb 20, 2025

    Stayed Feb 15, 2025

    We stayed over Feb break hoping to hit up the ski slopes with the kids. However, there was a big storm that dumped a lot of rain/ice and after was subzero temps and very windy, so we ended up inside a lot more than expected. The house is well equipped and everything we needed was there - including an immersion blender! The bedrooms were comfortable and the fireplace in the living room was splendid while the storm raged. It was tough to get the garbage to the garbage can as the snow plow piled up the snow in front of it. We were fine to shovel as needed to make it manageable. We love coming to Vermont and would definitely like to return in summer.

  • Luke N.

    Submitted Jan 27, 2025

    Stayed Jan 24, 2025

    Close drive to Okemo. Quiet area. Very nice place to spend a weekend. Only con: Bottom floor is a bit drafty.

  • Kelli P.

    Submitted Dec 2, 2024

    Stayed Nov 29, 2024

    Everything was wonderful from the very beginning… The ease of booking, payment, check-in, property, check out, it was all perfect! The house was in a great neighborhood, very quaint, and just the perfect size for the six of us. Well maintained and clean, had everything we could possibly need. Highly recommend.

  • amy h.

    Submitted Aug 13, 2024

    Stayed Aug 8, 2024

    This property was exactly as pictured and the owner was quick in communicating with us in both getting needed information to us and responding to any concerns we had. We enjoyed looking up the history of the cottage's stone work and everything about our stay here and in this lovely town. Very charming and well maintained property. We look forward to possibly staying here again if our future travels bring us back through Chester, VT.

  • Stephen A.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2024

    Stayed Jun 3, 2024

    We very much enjoyed our stay in this historic, architecturally significant home. We would definitely stay here again.

  • Noel V.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2024

    Stayed Jun 22, 2024

    We love the Cairn. Beautiful, updated stone house on a quiet road with friendly neighbors. The location midway between Belliws Falls and Chester is convenient.

  • Kim R.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2024

    Stayed Jun 10, 2024

    Property was in a great location for exploring the area. Located in a quite neigborhood making it great to get a morning or evening walk in. The home is well maintained and had everything we needed to enjoy our week. The character of this home is simply amazing!!

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Includes taxes and fees
$246+
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