Vermont house in stunning private country setting and 360 degree panoramic views

Manchester, Vermont
$302 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

For your 2025 outdoor recharge enjoy secluded privacy on our 60 acre retreat at the base of Equinox Mountain. (NO INTERNET OR CELL SERVICE BUT HAS A LAND LINE PHONE) Relax in the Adirondack chairs by our large outdoor firepit & wood grill, unwind on the large covered porch or rekindle your youth on our 14 foot adult swings. As one guest reviewed “The views are spectacular. The house has an old charm and is cabin-like cozy.” Explore the area and go mountain biking, fishing , tubing, or canoeing in the renowned Battenkill River (12 minute drive). Hike from our property on the Beartown Gap Trail to top of Equinox Mountain to the famous Skyline Drive and Visitors Center and enjoy 5 state breathtaking views. Play lawn games and just take in the outdoors. NOTE: We have 2 gates that access the property. The first gate we have put a new road in 2025 for easy access. If you use the second gate up the road it has some rough spots so a SUV or high clearance car is recommended (such as a Volvo, Forester or Subaru type) however it is not a problem.

INTERESTING NOTE: This property was featured on a National Geographic TV show “Building Wild” episode “Backwoods Bus” found on you tube. Paulie Dimeo and his crew and our family & friends built a small quaint cabin and pond. It is about a 10 minute walk from the rental property if you want to see it. (Sorry no access to inside)

Our property is in Manchester, Vermont about a 30 minute drive to Manchester Village. It is on the opposite side of Equinox Mountain & Manchester Center. Our location is an area still known as Beartown which is a 1700’s community long gone. Our 3 generation house is at the base of Equinox Mountain, the highest peak in Southern Vermont on 60 acres in the middle of a 25 acre meadow. The 360 degree view is truly spectacular. Built in 1962 we remodeled the kitchen & bathroom in 2022 but kept the rustic feel of the living and bedroom area.. There is NO INTERNET OR CELL SERVICE so its a good time to relax and build relationships in our serene nature retreat. We have a land line phone (calling card needed for long distance which we have included) and 70 dvd movies.

Need a change from nature Take a ride and experience Vermont’s covered bridges ( don’t miss the famous West Arlington covered bridge and adjacent Norman Rockwell home and studio only a 15 minute drive) Take a 30 minute drive around the mountain and visit quiescent Manchester Village voted #1 getaway by “Travel and Leisure”. Explore the many great restaurants, museums, and quaint shops including the Orvis Flagship store, Southern Vt Art Center, Hildene Lincoln Estate, and the Northshire Book Store to name a few. Take a ride up the famous Equinox Mountain Skyline drive and experience 5 state views. Manchester truly has it all.
A high cleared vehicle is recommended as the last 1/2 mile has some high spots. For an example a forester or subaru would be no problem.

This experience will take you back to the simple times and an adventure that will be nature at its finest. For more information visit our new website: beartownvermont.com
Welcome to Beartown and your new adventure!

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

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

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Outdoor Furniture Porch Or Lanai
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Hunting Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Swimming Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Games Music Library Video Library TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Highchair Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In The Mountains Near Outlet Shopping
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Area Rugs In Public Areas Handrails In Stairways Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 02:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Rebecca M.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    We loved the remoteness, we loved being unplugged. Property was stunning. Quaint, cozy cabin. We enjoyed the fireplace inside , fire pit outside, covered porch, and walking the property. Watching the video was enjoyable.

  • Sara S.

    Submitted Oct 3, 2025

    Stayed Sep 30, 2025

    I had such relaxing time! I only wish I could’ve stayed longer. The views were breathtaking. I crossed paths with a family of wild turkey’s on the property too! It was nice to unplug and have no technology. My favorite part was ending the day, reading a book in the rocking chair with a cup of tea.

  • Don J.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    Note there is zero cell or internet coverage, which is stated in description, but should not be ignored. The location is a 10, but the house is a 2. House was full of flies and bugs. Beds were plastic-covered and caused sweating through the night, but cold air made me freeze unless covered. Grounds are amazing, remote and quiet. Fire pit is nice but a hike from house. Lastly: DO NOT attempt the stay without a 4x4 truck or SUV. My station wagon would not suffice. Great owners with very clear communications and ideal for adventurers looking to be cut off from the world. Side note: can see house from top of Mt Equinox.

  • Laya F.

    Submitted Sep 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 18, 2025

    The Mountain View’s are beautiful and we loved the seclusion.

  • Jeff N.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    This was the perfect place to get away. Surrounded by fields, woods, and mountains. Sunrises and sunsets were great. Fire pit was nice place to end the evening under the stars. We also enjoyed watching the dvd about the school bus cabin and then visiting it farther back in the woods.

  • Amy W.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    Beautiful Cabin! Read all the directions or a little confusion might ensue but would love to stay again. There was an issue with the smoke alarms location to the stove making it hard to cook but I think the owner will fix that.

  • James B.

    Submitted Oct 18, 2024

    Stayed Oct 14, 2024

    Absolutely amazingly gorgeous property set in a Green Mountain setting. A high clearance AWD is a must have vehicle in order to go up this road. Cozy with fireplace and base board heat.

  • Karin H.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2024

    Stayed Oct 5, 2024

    Very nice home with lots of nature , view of beautiful mountains peak colors . Home is nice lots of beds fireplace works kitchen has everything

  • Carmen K.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2024

    Stayed Oct 3, 2024

    This is a hidden gem. Off the grid location that allows you to fully disconnect from the daily hustle. The views are spectacular. The house has an old charm and was cabin-like cozy.

  • Caroline M.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2024

    Stayed Sep 13, 2024

    Fantastic place to get away from it all. Romantic and serene with everything you need to enjoy the stunning area. We will absolutely come back

  • Laya F.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2024

    Stayed Aug 26, 2024

    My family enjoyed the breathtaking views of this property. The house is very secluded which we loved. Randy, the owner was very responsive to our needs during our stay. We can’t wait to come again! We drive a Toyota Sienna so our low clearance vehicle had trouble making it up the road to the house.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$302+
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