Weston, Vermont
Skiing Theatre Food Beer Farm-Cheese Music and a Monastery! This is The Apple Knoll Inn at Weston, a Gertrude Rentals property. Beautiful former inn with gorgeous rooms and views including mountains and rolling fields. Convenient access to Okemo Magic Bromley and Stratton, the VAST, Weston Playhouse and Walker Farm Theatre, Vermont Country Store, the West River, and top restaurants. Includes En-suite baths, Fireplace, Piano, Pool (open summers), New Kitchen, Apple-trees, and great beds and linens.
Location - "Leave your troubles outside, in here everything is beautiful" - Emcee. A favorite with initiated travelers and truly Vermont at its best! Perfectly located in the shire of Weston with grazing cows on one side and the West River on another. Home with en-suite bathrooms, great room with brick fireplace and piano, chinoiserie parlor with hearth stove and built-ins, formal dining area, and a new kitchen with double ovens and pot filler. Grounds feature perennials, apple trees, stone walls, swimming pool, an old barn, and scenic vistas at every turn. Fly-fishing, hiking, skiing, biking trails, theatre, and even Benedictine Monks at Weston Priory are all nearby! Just a short walk to the Weston Theatre Company and the original Vermont Country Store. *Bedroom #7 in the main house is set up as a den for smaller groups, but has rollaway beds and a sofa available for larger groups. Additional housing available nearby.
History – The Apple Knoll was built in 1830 and first used as a sheep farm. It's a Georgian style timber frame house with views of the West River, shire of Weston, and Mounts Tabor Mansfield and Equinox. In the year built, Merino wool prices spiked to 50 cents a pound and VT experienced the “Great Torrent”, the worst flooding in a century. Over the next 30 years VT saw its first railroad, spread of the abolitionist movement, a booming economy first in agriculture then forestry mining and manufacturing, and outbreak of the Civil War.
Support Post Booking - I understand vacation time is precious and I will make sure you get the most out of it. My number is the only contact information you need. My units are at the top attractions on the island. Cars are never required, but if you bring one I will get you private parking near the unit. Check-in any day of the week at any time using your private door-code. No requirement ever at checkout. Free early check-in when possible. Never hidden fees or solicitations. Every unit including this one is available for instant booking.
Terms - Payments are 50% refundable when canceled at least 60 days before arrival. Payments are not refundable when canceled less than 60 days before arrival. Events or gatherings involving outside guests are only allowed with prior approval from the management. Guest agrees to hold the Property Manager and Owner harmless from any liability for injuries while on vacation. *If you prefer insured bookings, we recommend providers Generali and Rental Guardian for Trip-Protection coverage.
Events - Many of our properties are wonderful locations for gatherings. Gatherings involving third party vendors or visitors outside your occupancy limit "might" be permitted, but only with prior authorization. Event fees will apply including location fees of between $1000 and $3000 and guest fees of $19 per person in excess of your occupancy limit.
A group of 12 stayed at the property for a week. We used all eight of the sleeping spaces. The kitchen, outdoor spaces and bathrooms were the best part of the stay. The kitchen allowed us to easily cook large meals. However, it is clear that many updates, (including the screen door, putting screens in all the windows) need fixing. Also, the inn could use a deep cleaning. Tip for future guests that could be staying more then a couple of nights, bring your own paper towels, toilet paper and trash bags. There is not extra at the inn. We were told we'd get reimbursed for the cost, but no reimbursement occurred. For the price we paid we were happy with the week.
Wonderful property, had space for everyone and was very enjoyable.
Everyone having their own bathroom was fantastic.
The cottages were a real plus for our teenagers. We appreciated Dan's quick response to any questions we had. The setting was beautiful.
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved the house. There was plenty of room for 8 of us. Our favorite part was sitting by the fire looking at millions of stars in the dark sky.
Great location. Walking distance to town. Every bedroom has a bathroom. Plus there were two bonus one bedroom cottages!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Just returned from a nine-day family reunion getaway at the charming Apple Knoll Inn and Cottages. Overall, we enjoyed our stay. Daniel is an extremely responsive host and did a terrific job of communicating throughout the process, including handling a minor issue with the pool after we had arrived. The key things that we were looking for -- 8 bedrooms, plenty of baths, a large modern kitchen, fast/reliable wifi, pretty setting and a yard with large grill -- were all exactly as described. However, other than the kitchen, this is definitely not a luxury property. The rooms, furnishings and finishes are old and are not in a consistent state of repair. The bedrooms all have window AC units, the pool area is quite small and shaded, and the cottages, while clean and functional, were a bit shabby inside (the bathroom floor in one cabin was unfinished). Cooking in the kitchen was enjoyable and there were plenty of utensils, plates, glasses, etc. once we found everything. Seating for family dinners was challenging -- we had to split our party one night -- because the dining room only holds 10-12 people. Also, there is only a small 4-6 person table for eating outside, which is odd for a house with 8 bedrooms. The large grill worked well and was perfect for even the largest group, and the fire pit was perfect for late night gatherings. Finally, the house is close to Route 100, which is a major north-south road. The road noise during the day is noticeable though, happily, it was quiet at night and the rooms are well insulated.Assuming that you understand that this is an older property which has been cared for but also shows its age, then you will not be disappointed with the Apple Knoll, and Daniel is everything you could ask for in a host.
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall we have a great trip to VT! Dan was a great host and was very responsive. Doret Marble Quarry is a must do for groups looking for adventure! Woodstock is a fun little town to explore and be sure to stop at the White Cottage Snack Bar for lunch on your way. Maple Creemee’s are also a must at the Vermont Country Store! The house was certainly big enough for our group of 21. The cottages were fun for the teens and the fire pit was large enough for the whole group to enjoy on cool nights! A couple things I didn’t realize until arriving at Apple Knoll..The pool is in front of the house and there isn’t much room to relax around it..The other was that the house only has air conditioning in the bedrooms. Thankfully it’s cooler in VT so it was manageable on the main floor and kitchen. Our group definitely agreed the house could use a little TLC.
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a fantastic time, house was clean, spacious and was ideal for our large group. Dan's communication was clear, prompt and he was super accommodating and went the extra mile on making sure we had everything we needed for our stay. Will be back and look forward to our next ski trip.
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family of 11 enjoyed a wonderful week at Apple Knoll in July 2021. The house is a very comfortable (quirky, quaint, and interesting)old house at the edge of the lovely village of Weston that gave us a great introduction to Vermont life. Spacious common areas and bedrooms (each with a bathroom and window unit AC) provided the best combination of privacy and opportunities to gather. The kitchen was updated and well-equipped and we enjoyed the outdoor grill, deck and pool. With the nearby towns of Londonderry and Ludlow, it was a good base for hiking, fishing, golf, and sightseeing. Our two oldest grandsons loved having their own cabins! Daniel, Julie, and the Gertrude Rental team were easy to work with, communicative, and immediately responsive to concerns. We appreciated their policy of minimal fuss at check-in and check-out, and happily recommend this property. Our major suggestions for improvement would be better lighting in the living room and den, and an ice maker. We did a lot of cooking and watching the Olympics at night.
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Inn and Cottages were the perfect place for our group. The grounds are beautiful as well.
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