This house is a 2 bedroom(s), 2.5 bathrooms, located in Manchester, VT.

Manchester, Vermont
$399 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Enjoy a storied stay at the Novel House, a beautifully restored home in the heart of Manchester Village. The house is designated historic by the Manchester Historical Society and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

In the mid-1800s, the mother-in-law suite (Novel House) was added to the original Wickham House (built c. 1790) to accommodate larger families which visited the elegant summer enclave of Manchester Village.

The home was recently renovated for modern living.


Manchester is a small town in southernwestern Vermont, nestled at the foot of 3,816-foot Mount Equinox. The village has a tranquil old-world atmosphere, while Manchester Center is a shopper's paradise that is completely different from the village with its signs, sights and many shops. Manchester is also home to Hildene, Robert Todd Lincoln's 412-acre summer estate.

Off-street parking
Samsung Smart TV
High-speed WiFi

Professionally cleaned between guests. This is a 2 bedroom home, which sleeps up to 4 adults. The third bedroom (baby's nursery) is closed off for owners use only.

The house is beautifully furnished. There is a large sleeping porch connected to the two rear bedrooms. Opened up to the living room and dining room, there is a newly renovated kitchen with everything you need to either cook at home or stroll to the nearby restaurants down Main Street.

The two full bathrooms upstairs have radiant floors. There is a powder room located on the main floor.

Please note, the Novel House is attached to the rear of the Wickham House. See AirBnB listings of Wickham House and Lyman Cottage for details and availability.

24/7 Backup power provided by Tesla Powerwall 2 and tied to rooftop solar PV

The home was recently renovated to meet the needs of a modern family, including main-floor living, an open kitchen, luxury bathrooms with radiant-heated floors & an en-suite sleeping porch.

Please inquire first if your reservation request is within 48 hours of your arrival date.

Please note there is a VT Meals and Rooms Tax @ 9%, plus Manchester's Local Option Meals and Rooms Tax @ 1%.

For your safety and the safety of others, surveillance cameras are installed outdoors at this property.

Credit card fees are non-refundable.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Security System Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2000 Sq Ft (186 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Includes Off-street Options
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 500+ Mbps (good For 6+ People Or 10+ Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Netflix Streaming Services TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Highchair Playground
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Rick W.

    Submitted Dec 1, 2025

    Stayed Nov 27, 2025

    Our family had a wonderful stay during Thanksgiving and would gladly return. All the amenities were superb!

  • jeffrey s.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    The first floor smelled like the family pet dog. upstairs bedrooms and bathroom were very nice. No smell. The kitchen was very nice. I was surprised there was no body wash with shampoo and conditioner. Had to go to store to buy. My big issue was that the WIFI was terrible. After the first Night, the TV would not connect to the WIFI. I inquired with property manager by text, email and phone as I figured it was as easy as re-setting router. But no reply the entire stay. So no TV. Also, i have never seen a VRBO without secure wifi. This is insane. The Owner had its own secure network but Renters.... oh no, unsecure network which means i cannot remote in from my laptop which means I left a day early and deserve a credit for one night. But I don't have time to fight for that. I will try to splash social media with these comments though. Disappointed

  • Charlotte F.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2025

    Stayed Jul 1, 2025

    I think this may be our 4th or 5th year staying at Novel House and each year we extend our stay. Matthew is a great host, the house is well appointed and the best location. Look forward to our stay next year.

  • Dean B.

    Submitted Apr 13, 2025

    Stayed Apr 6, 2025

    We spent four nights in this wonderful historic home. It is fully equipped, spotlessly, clean, has all the modern amenities, but it immerses you in a bygone era. It is within a mile of Orvis, the American Museum of flyfishing, and central downtown Manchester. We highly recommend staying in this property, you will not regret it.

  • Natalie P.

    Submitted Jan 20, 2025

    Stayed Jan 17, 2025

    A wonderful, comfortable and clean place to stay. Perfect location! The owner went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable! Thank you!

  • Ann Q.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2024

    Stayed Jun 29, 2024

    Just the two of us… it was a very nice and well appointed place which was on a lovely street in Manchester… close to everything without being right in the middle. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here.

  • debra L.

    Submitted Jun 14, 2024

    Stayed Jun 9, 2024

    It was a beautifully restored old house with great charm and character in the best location!!!

  • Submitted May 10, 2024

    Stayed May 5, 2024

    This is one of our all time favorite rental experiences over the past 25 years. Every detail has been thought out and aligns with this beautiful and spacious 19th historic house. The aesthetic was perfect and at the same time, rather than feeling like staying in a museum, it was very cozy and comfortable. Close to everything. Highly recommend.

  • CynthiaN

    Submitted Mar 13, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    It was excellent. If I had to be critical; the only problem was that the TV did not work the second day. We spent 2 hours back and forth trying to fix it.

  • Heather F.

    Submitted Dec 3, 2023

    Stayed Nov 30, 2023

    The property was in a great location and provided us a perfect spot to use as a home base. The owners were very good at communicating. Highly recommend the property.

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