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Secluded Paradise - Private 1st Floor Apt. - Country Setting
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1 bedroom 1 bathroom Sleeps 2 74.3 sq m
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Westminster, VT
- Bellows Falls Opera House4 min drive
- Hetty Green4 min drive
- Vermont Country Store11 min drive
- Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State)30 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Secluded Paradise - Private 1st Floor Apt. - Country Setting
We've created a private, 1st floor getaway for you in our historic 1863 home in Southern Vermont. This is a wonderful retreat for those who love a peaceful riverfront setting with songbirds in the morning, wildflower fields and swimming below in our waterfall just 500 feet from your door.
Riverfront trails hug the contour of the Saxton's River that wraps around the property on three sides. These are kept open winter and summer to easily access the peace and tranquility of the river coursing past. There are many private pots to sit and enjoy nature at its best.
This is a beautifully restored 3-4 room farmhouse apartment with a separate entrance near the parking area. Southeast facing and filled with morning light overlooking the flower gardens and open fields.
Private bath with Jacuzzi tub & shower, a fully equipped eat-in kitchen with stove, refrigerator, coffee maker, microwave, blender, and washer. Bedroom has a brand new queen size hypo-allergenic pillow-top mattress.
It opens to a separate reading area with two easy chairs, good lighting for reading and, to set the mood, a 1920 Victrola with lots of records. This is the perfect country home to unwind, relax and refresh yourself.
You'll have your own private getaway with access to our 30 acres of gardens, fields and woodland trails. Our waterfall on the Saxtons River is only 500 feet from your suite and offers a great place to have your morning coffee on the riverfront deck or swim in the deep water pool below the falls. Take a walk on the 1/2 mile riverfront trail without ever leaving the property.
In snowy winters we maintain these trails for cross country skiing & snowshoeing. We've placed benches at many scenic and private spots at the river's edge for your enjoyment.
We work in an adjacent building on the property and are available to assist you with almost anything - from local events to great places to eat or shop. We have lived here for decades and can direct you to many places off the beaten path that don't make it into any local guide books. The home is open to a visiting friendly dog (we have 2 great ones here already) and is 420-friendly.
Our home is in a rural setting adjacent to a conservation area and one mile from the village of Bellows Falls. Located there are many restaurants, stores, antique centers, an Amtrak stop and more. A couple miles further, across the bridge, is another historic village - Walpole, NH - with more great restaurants, grocery stores and many interesting shops.
Our home is located in the Connecticut River Valley, just a few miles from an interstate exit and protected by surrounding hills.
Our home is in a country setting that is open to natural light, near a small village and easily accessible to Vermont & New Hampshire attractions. There are many great restaurants within 10 minutes from our home or just stay at home and have some culinary fun in the kitchen. A movie theater and a few music venues are less than two miles away. Brattleboro, VT & Keene, NH (with many more food , shopping and nightlife options) are only 25 minutes from this private country home.
We are just a few miles from the Interstate I-91 exit and less than 2 miles to the Amtrak stop with daily trains to/from Washington DC , NYC and Montreal. Boston is just over 2 hours away.
Riverfront trails hug the contour of the Saxton's River that wraps around the property on three sides. These are kept open winter and summer to easily access the peace and tranquility of the river coursing past. There are many private pots to sit and enjoy nature at its best.
This is a beautifully restored 3-4 room farmhouse apartment with a separate entrance near the parking area. Southeast facing and filled with morning light overlooking the flower gardens and open fields.
Private bath with Jacuzzi tub & shower, a fully equipped eat-in kitchen with stove, refrigerator, coffee maker, microwave, blender, and washer. Bedroom has a brand new queen size hypo-allergenic pillow-top mattress.
It opens to a separate reading area with two easy chairs, good lighting for reading and, to set the mood, a 1920 Victrola with lots of records. This is the perfect country home to unwind, relax and refresh yourself.
You'll have your own private getaway with access to our 30 acres of gardens, fields and woodland trails. Our waterfall on the Saxtons River is only 500 feet from your suite and offers a great place to have your morning coffee on the riverfront deck or swim in the deep water pool below the falls. Take a walk on the 1/2 mile riverfront trail without ever leaving the property.
In snowy winters we maintain these trails for cross country skiing & snowshoeing. We've placed benches at many scenic and private spots at the river's edge for your enjoyment.
We work in an adjacent building on the property and are available to assist you with almost anything - from local events to great places to eat or shop. We have lived here for decades and can direct you to many places off the beaten path that don't make it into any local guide books. The home is open to a visiting friendly dog (we have 2 great ones here already) and is 420-friendly.
Our home is in a rural setting adjacent to a conservation area and one mile from the village of Bellows Falls. Located there are many restaurants, stores, antique centers, an Amtrak stop and more. A couple miles further, across the bridge, is another historic village - Walpole, NH - with more great restaurants, grocery stores and many interesting shops.
Our home is located in the Connecticut River Valley, just a few miles from an interstate exit and protected by surrounding hills.
Our home is in a country setting that is open to natural light, near a small village and easily accessible to Vermont & New Hampshire attractions. There are many great restaurants within 10 minutes from our home or just stay at home and have some culinary fun in the kitchen. A movie theater and a few music venues are less than two miles away. Brattleboro, VT & Keene, NH (with many more food , shopping and nightlife options) are only 25 minutes from this private country home.
We are just a few miles from the Interstate I-91 exit and less than 2 miles to the Amtrak stop with daily trains to/from Washington DC , NYC and Montreal. Boston is just over 2 hours away.
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Dryer
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Bellows Falls
Located in Bellows Falls, this apartment is in a rural area and on the beach. Bellows Falls Historical Society Museum and Bellows Falls Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include The Fort at No.4 Open Air Museum and Baltimore Covered Bridge. Pete's Stand Vegetables and Vermont Country Store are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Westminster, VT
What's nearby
- Bellows Falls Opera House - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
- Hetty Green - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
- Bellows Falls Fish Ladder - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
- Bellows Falls Historical Society Museum - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
- Vermont Country Store - 11 min drive - 15.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Famous Pizza - 3 min drive
- Dari Joy - 4 min drive
- Dunkin' - 9 min drive
- Dunkin' - 7 min drive
- Athens Pizza - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Bob Ross

Karen & I have lived in our historic property for more than 4 decades and are happy to share the atmosphere that we've created with you.
We run an international historic clothing and textile business from another building on our property. Since 2003, Karen has been the lead costume and textile appraiser for the PBS series "Antiques Roadshow" and has appeared in many other TV shows looking over important collections.
We run an international historic clothing and textile business from another building on our property. Since 2003, Karen has been the lead costume and textile appraiser for the PBS series "Antiques Roadshow" and has appeared in many other TV shows looking over important collections.
Why they chose this property
We bought it for the waterfall/swimming hole and spent the next 45 years learning about historic restoration. Our gardens and other plantings are varied and there are special plantings all over the grounds - many rare plants, bushes and trees.
What makes this property unique
Peaceful setting near to town, shopping & restaurants. The most amazing swimming hole in southern Vermont is 500 feet from the home.
Stay here to refresh your spirit.
Stay here to refresh your spirit.
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