Dorset, Vermont
Travel back in time to the picturesque, quaint villages and outdoor beauty of the Green Mountains in this sprawling Vermont vacation home! You will enjoy all the comforts of home and more as you awaken every morning from a deep and restful country sleep, gaze through the French doors at the beautiful misty mountains, and brew a cup of steaming French Roast coffee to enjoy on the balcony in your bathrobe.
Maybe you don't even need to leave the house today after all. You can wander between our 3 living rooms, Great Room and Sun Room, trying to decide which one has the coziest spot for curling up with your coffee. Or maybe you'd rather decide which of our 3 decks and patios has the sunniest spot. Or you could wander up the back yard to the pond, relax in an Adirondack chair and watch the fish jump. But if all this fresh air has you feeling like a kid again, head for the tree swing in our big, gorgeous maple, or take a shady nap in our hammock. You can hardly tear yourself away, but there are so many wonderful things to explore in Dorset and Manchester!
Dorset is a most charming, quaint location in every season. In the early spring you can enjoy visiting a real maple syrup 'sugar shack' to see how Vermont maple syrup is made, and by late April and May, our gardens are bursting with color. In summertime, you must pack a picnic lunch and head to the local favorite swimming spot, the Dorset marble quarry, and join the locals in a time-honored tradition of jumping off the ledges. The endless nearby hiking trails beckon to be explored. In the fall, our stately maple trees in the front yard, and the surrounding mountain sides are breath-takingly ablaze with color, and in winter you must skate on our pond, sled down our hill and take a romantic horse-drawn sleigh ride nearby! Downhill skiing, cross-country skiing and snow mobiling are just 15 minutes away, and there's a great ice skating rink just 7 minutes away. Any time of year, exploring the 100-year old covered bridges and meandering down the back roads through the adorable, quaint towns is a cherished favorite pastime. All of these activities and more await you at Owlswood!
Charming shops, bakery cafes and general stores are 3 minutes away on Dorset Green, and 7 minutes away in Manchester Center, not to mention the highly-acclaimed Southern Vermont Art Center, the historic Hildene House (former home of Robert Todd Lincoln) and the famous Vermont Country store. There are many local activities all year round, including the Manchester Summer Horse Festival, the water slide park at Bromley Ski Resort, art fairs, Sunday farmers' markets, outlet shopping, golf, fly-fishing, canoeing, horse-back riding, and don't forget incredible hiking, just minutes away.
When you return home from exploring, enjoy an outdoor game of badminton or volleyball in our dedicated court, all set up and ready to play! We also provide a nice wooden corn hole set, bocce ball and croquet sets, as well as a football, soccer ball, baseball mitts & balls, and frisbees to use in our huge front and back yards. You can even swim in our pond, or row the 3-person raft around! But there's nothing like just relaxing at the picnic table while you throw in a line for some catch-and-release fishing, or taking a lazy summer nap in the our incredibly comfortable hammock under the shady maple tree on a summer's afternoon...heavenly. We even have several fun trails on our property, such as the Pond Loop Trail, and the Bird House Trail. Great for walking your dog right at the house!
Once it's time to head indoors, start the evening by lighting a wood fire in the huge stone fireplace in the Great Room and playing some board games or starting a puzzle (we have lots!). Our brand-new, incredibly comfortable sectional sofa with a chaise lounge is the perfect spot to curl up with a good book, or snuggle up to watch a little TV or movie you've been meaning to see on our new QLED 55" high-def, flat screen Smart TV, with Blu-Ray player. We also have another 42" SmartTV all set up in the lower living room area with a Wii video gaming system, and 25+ games from which to choose, including Guitar Hero.
We have high-speed wireless internet, and you'll especially love our Sonos music system, on which you can play just about any song ever recorded at the touch of a button! We even have blue tooth speakers outdoors by the hot tub, too. There is a house phone with unlimited long-distance calling, and a USB printer for your use, as well.
For dinner your first night, why not bake a delicious home-made Chicken Pot Pie from historic Dorset Union General store on Dorset Green But be sure to venture out for a great meal at one of the many award-winning restaurants close by. Dorset and Manchester are renowned for their incredible chef-owned restaurants, and farm-to-table cuisine. You could spend years trying all the amazing restaurants within a 10-minutes radius of Owlswood! It's also fun to create your own farm-to-table experience, using fresh produce from local Dutton Farms (the kids will adore seeing their cute farm animals, too). So bring your favorite recipes from home and cook up a feast in our very well-appointed kitchen with a nice breakfast bar, then gather everyone in the formal dining room for a cozy fireside meal. After dinner it's time to relax and watch the sunset over the mountains in our very private 7 person jetted hot tub, or roast marshmallows around the outdoor bonfire pit while gazing at the incredible Milky Way. We even provide the firewood!
Our little hamlet of Dorset, Vermont is located in the Southwest corner of the state, in the heart of the Green Mountains, only 4 hours drive from New York City and 3 hours from Boston. If you fly in, Albany, New York is the closest major airport, and Dorset is 1:15 minutes northeast by car. Burlington, Vermont is 2 hours north of us, and Manchester, New Hampshire is about 2:30 minutes east of us. We know you'll fall in love with Dorset just as we did. We can't wait to have you as our guests!
Keywords: Sprawling House with Stone Fireplace
This is an amazing property and we could not have asked for a better host. Everything was perfect and just as beautiful as shown in the listing. The house has everything you need for a wonderful vacation. We would have loved to stay longer but it was booked. I give this house 10 stars and look forward to coming back.
My family and I had a wonderful time at this property. The house is unique and interesting and the property is really large and fun to walk around. Looks great for sledding also but unfortunately the snow melted. Susan is very sweet and responsive. The home had tons of activities and supplies. We would love to come back another time. Thank you for having us we loved your home!
The house was big with great view and close to stores. Enjoyed hot tub and fire pit. My daughters and their friends had a great time.
The house was lovely and we had an amazing holiday together!
2nd time here and always love the place. The layout of the rooms is great and the Kitchen is the best stocked of any place I have ever rented. Love the 3-tier living room area and the fireplaces everywhere. And the Hot Tub is great. We will be back.
This was my first time using Vrbo and Suzanne's place could have not been BETTER! Truly amazing, the house and the grounds were beautiful and so relaxing. I will miss waking up and seeing the mountains every morning with a cup of coffee in hand. The house was clean & well maintained, stacked with all essentials needed for a cozy, quiet weekend in. We really had the best time!
Suzanne and Jane are amazing hosts and made my family and I feel welcome since we first reached out! The photos do not do this property justice. The decor is tasteful and oozes an elegant ease. The kitchen is fully stocked, the bedrooms are generously sized and beds are comfortable. The floor to ceiling windows have gorgeous views!
We stayed with our family and elderly parents, and everything was beyond perfect! The house is very spacious, beautifully decorated, and well-stocked with everything we needed. Gorgeous property with many peaceful places and wonderful views. We were able to spread out and have space to ourselves both inside and outside. We were close to great hiking, swimming spots, and shopping. Suzanne was an incredible host, always promptly answering any question we had - she is so friendly and helpful. The housekeeper and handyman were also super helpful and prompt with a few things we needed help with. My elderly mother loved watching all the varieties of birds coming to the feeders, and my dad enjoyed fishing in the pond. The hot tub was a big hit each evening, as well as the firepit. We just loved it here, and hope to come back again. I can't recommend this home enough - it was definitely the top experience in our vacations!
Beds, bedding, bathrooms and kitchen were reassuringly clean during Covid. I would be willing to pay more to have the wall to wall in bedrooms removed - replaced by wood flooring. Someone had a smelly dog and 2 rooms had a funky dog odor when humidity was on high side. Carpets are over20 years old and sad ? ng. Great room sectional needs replacing or a slipcover. Grounds and fire pit impeccable.
Thank you to Suzanne for her hospitality and for sharing her wonderful home. Great communication, very helpful with tips about the town and surrounding area, and very accommodating. While this property is definitely family friendly and suitable for large groups, it was also great for a secluded space for two. My boyfriend and I came here for a quick getaway to relax and refresh and it was exactly what we needed. This home had absolutely everything to make our stay most comfortable...from the kitchen amenities allowing us to cook a meal from scratch only having to bring the ingredients, to the (very clean!!) hot tub complete with an outdoor sound system, this property had it all! And on top of it, the most breathtaking mountain view. I think my boyfriend described it perfectly when he said “this is literally the perfect rental”. We only wished we could have stayed longer, given the opportunity we would definitely return.
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