Bright Modern Secluded Vermont Home: Fish Pond + Trails, 5 Mins to Williamstown

Pownal, Vermont
$465 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

The Cottage At Mountain Meadow
Originally built as a guest house on a 45 acre country estate in Vermont just five minutes from Williams college, this secluded year-round Vermont home has always been called “The Cottage”, although a recent expansion to a family sized home stretches that definition. Three bedrooms, two full baths plus a pine-paneled loft with additional sleep options. Kitchen opens onto a large, bright and cheerful great room with floor to ceiling local fieldstone fireplace and skylights. Soak up the ambience of a cozy wood fire in colder months. Walk from the house and property directly onto the 240-acre Mountain Meadow Preserve trails…this protected land surrounds the estate. Lush and private woodland setting. Swim or fish for catch and release brook trout and bluegill in the large stocked spring-fed pond.

Relax with family and friends around the fire pit, pick wildflowers in the meadow, collect pictures of birds and wildlife, choose one of the many marked trails to explore, fish or troll the edge of the water with your net for pond life, and don’t forget you are still just five minutes from restaurants and shopping on Spring Street in Williamstown, and four minutes’ drive to the Williamstown access of the new Mohican Trail (mixed use trail: bike, walk, or run). Just thirteen minutes to MASS MoCA.
A comfortable and warm home base for a ski weekend; it’s a scenic 16 mile/about 20 minute drive to Jiminy Peak (with no traffic until you reach the resort), and hour to Mount Snow. The trails surrounding the property are great for cross country skiers.

This home was constructed for privacy, with the front door opening to forest. No windows are visible to the main house up the road and vice versa.

King bed and ensuite bath in the master. Two bedrooms each with a full size bed. There is a twin bed and oversized sleeper chair in the loft. There is an additional foldout chair bed which can move easily to any bedroom. Sleeps 7-9.

We now have 1Gps fiber optic high speed internet.

We ask for no special check out instructions or requirements!

If the dates you have chosen over a year in advance end up being the date of one of the rare local festivals or events, we may raise rates and give you the right of first refusal. (This is to prevent a guest from reserving all the possible weekends of a future event long before the actual date is announced.) We look forward to hosting you!

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  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total Pets Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Cats And Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • 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 Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1800 Sq Ft (167 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Electric Car Charging Station On Site Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Porch Or Lanai
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Games Video Library Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Children's Toys
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    2 Stairs To Reach Property Handrails In Stairways If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevator (single Level Property) 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 : 8

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Jeanne

    Submitted Oct 29, 2023

    Stayed Oct 27, 2023

    The property owner was very responsive in communicating. We were very comfortable at the property and will definitely look to stay there next year for our annual trip

  • Cindy

    Submitted Aug 13, 2023

    Stayed Aug 11, 2023

    The location is quiet and the grounds are beautiful. Inside the house has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The host was amazing, even putting out fresh flowers from the property for our arrival. I highly recommend and would definitely stay there again!

  • Maren H.

    Submitted Apr 26, 2026

    Stayed Apr 24, 2026

    The cottage is very clean and comfortable, and is in a lovely setting close to Williamstown.

  • Mary Beth G.

    Submitted Nov 10, 2025

    Stayed Nov 7, 2025

    The property was clean and well stocked with everything you need. It is a great space to spend time with family as I did. Our host, Venetia, was more than accommodating. She responded quickly whenever I messaged her. Over all, great experience.

  • Jeremy F.

    Submitted Oct 26, 2025

    Stayed Oct 24, 2025

    Everything in the house is very clean and looks new. Functions very well for a family with lots of space for everyone.Photos may undersell the property. Very special in the woods. Colors were magnificent.

  • Mariah B.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2025

    Stayed Oct 16, 2025

    We had a wonderful stay! The house was very clean and well taken care of, and the pond on the property was absolutely gorgeous, such a peaceful spot to relax and enjoy nature. The loft upstairs was perfect for our guests and gave everyone plenty of space. Our host was incredibly friendly and quick to respond to any questions we had, which made the whole experience even better. Just note that the rental is on the same property as the host, but they were very respectful of our privacy. Overall, a beautiful and comfortable place to stay, highly recommend!

  • Daniel G.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    Very clean and cozy with all amenities needed for a long weekend.

  • Evan Z.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2025

    Stayed Sep 19, 2025

    Venetia and Joe are wonderful and generous hosts. The house is comortable, very liveable, and very well designed with lots of great personal touches and conveniences. It is on a beautiful property with access to some great hiking trails. Five stars!

  • Christine I.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    The interior of the cottage is well appointed and aesthetically pleasing. All the comforts of home. The property is beautiful - feeding the fish in the pond was an unexpected delight! Venetia, Joe and family are kind, friendly, helpful people, who helped me feel welcome and cared for while also allowing me complete privacy. I highly recommend this property!

  • Natasha L.

    Submitted May 22, 2025

    Stayed May 16, 2025

    The property was beautiful! The kids enjoyed fishing in the pond with their grandpa. The hosts were nice enough to let us have a small impromptu family cookout and were very helpful when we accidentally locked ourselves out. It was a great stay!

  • eugene s.

    Submitted Feb 20, 2025

    Stayed Feb 14, 2025

    The home was modern, clean and efficient space for the 6 of us. The interior is actually a bit brighter than the pictures would suggest. Kitchen was well stocked. The loft had a TV room, plenty of DVDs and games, and an extra Twin Bed. Beds in general were comfortable and the sheets and comforters were modern.We were there during a heavy snowstorm and Venetia and her family were prompt and very responsive with our questions. They went over and beyond in helping us with one of our cars that had gotten stuck, given the ice on the roads.Would highly recommend!

  • Leia F.

    Submitted Nov 15, 2024

    Stayed Nov 8, 2024

    Such a gorgeous house! We loved walking the nearby trails and how close it was to Williams. Venetia was the best!

  • Amit P.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2024

    Stayed Oct 25, 2024

    We stayed at the cottage for parents’s weekend at Williams college with our teenage kids and dog. The cottage is spacious yet cost, had everything we needed and very conveniently located. Communication with host was great. Thank you for a great place, we’ll be happy to come back :)

  • Valentina S.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2024

    Stayed Oct 12, 2024

    Everything in this home has a touch of thoughtfulness and taste. We loved it and our stay was very nice even though we were not lucky with the weather.

  • Melina G.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    What an absolutely gorgeous property this is! The pond, the trails, the easy access to Williams, Bennington, mountaintop beer and pizza - perfect for a Berkshires getaway. Absolutely amazing experience!

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$511+
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