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Spectacular Retreat Overlooking Caspian Lake, Private Dock

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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View of Gray Eyrie from driveway
View of Greensboro village from Gray Eyrie
Eyrie master bedroom (King)
Eyrie Bedroom 2 (single)
Eyrie bedroom 3 (2 twins)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5247.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Greensboro, VT
  • Place, Caspian Lake
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Stowe Mountain Resort
  • Place, Jay Peak Ski Resort
  • Airport, Stowe, VT (MVL-Morrisville-Stowe State)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spectacular Retreat Overlooking Caspian Lake, Private Dock

This one-level, 2,700 sq. foot structure is known as 'Gray Eyrie.' Built as their dream house by a retired professor & his wife, it sits atop Greensboro's Baker Hill with a 180-degree view over the village and 700-acre Lake Caspian, one of Vermont's most pristine lakes. The 80-acre property adjoins The Nature Conservancy's 256-acre Barr Hill Preserve, offering miles of hiking trails and picnic sites with sightings of wildlife and views spanning the Green Mountains of Vermont and White Mountains of New Hampshire. Biking is another popular activity.

A separate guesthouse (VRBO property 300035) with two bedrooms, sleeping four, is available for rent as well. A dock on the lake, 0.6 mile down Baker Hill, offers the house and guest house a canoe and private access to swimming, boating and fishing.

Both the main house and guesthouse are closed for the winter, Oct. 17-May 15.

Greensboro is a preeminently rural community in Orleans County, one of three that make up Vermont's fabled Northeast Kingdom. The village has several dairy farms as well as fields and forests conserved by The Nature Conservancy, the Vermont Land Trust and the Greensboro Land Trust. Greensboro has a richly stocked general store (Willeys), and a country club with tennis and golf that nonmembers can access for daily fees (MVCC). Several restaurants are nearby in the town of Hardwick (Positive Pie, Village Diner, Yummy Wok, House of Pizza). The village and hinterland offer picturesque drives over back-country roads beside rivers, lakes and hills.

Amenities: Large fireplace, phone, broadband internet, fully equipped kitchen and laundry except no dishwasher. Extensive library. Linens provided. Charcoal grill. Garden chairs. No smoking, please.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 4 total
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Greensboro

Located in Greensboro, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Mountain View Country Club and Hill Farmstead Brewery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Willey's Store and Jasper Hill Farms. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Greensboro, VT

What's nearby

  • Caspian Lake - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lake Willoughby - 44 min drive - 55.2 km
  • Alchemist Brewery - 54 min drive - 64.7 km
  • Burke Mountain Ski Area - 55 min drive - 76.0 km
  • Trapp Family Lodge Touring Center - 60 min drive - 70.2 km

Getting around

  • Lyndonville, VT (LLX-Caledonia County) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hill Farmstead Brewery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Perennial Pleasures Nursery Tea Garden Café - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Smith's Grocery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Blackbird Bistro - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Craftsbury Inn & Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular Retreat Overlooking Caspian Lake, Private Dock pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).

How much is parking at Spectacular Retreat Overlooking Caspian Lake, Private Dock?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Retreat Overlooking Caspian Lake, Private Dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Retreat Overlooking Caspian Lake, Private Dock?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular Retreat Overlooking Caspian Lake, Private Dock located?

This family-friendly Greensboro holiday home is located on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Barr Hill Natural Area and Caspian Lake. Willey's Store and Greensboro Town Hall are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Clive G.

Beatufil site

Exceeded my expectations!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful!

We stayed 11 days and would love to return. The house was clean, sunlit and beautiful, with all the amenities you need and none you don't need. The tranquility, the amazing birdsong, the views and lake swims are unsurpassed. As an illustration of the peacefulness, we took a hike to the adjoining nature reserve and suddenly heard a low rumbling breaking the silence. Turns out it was the sound of cows chewing. Thank you!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely return stay

Gray Eyrie is one my favorite places on earth. Clive and his family are friendly, generous, and wonderful hosts. The house and the view are incredibly special, and Greensboro is a charming community. The surrounding region provides so many ways to enjoy the beauty of the natural world. Am always sad to leave, and already planning my return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

LAURA G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The most beautiful view in the world

Super charming family home- full of character and great books! Well equipped with all one needs for a perfect vacation.One very minor point- couldn’t find lake access described in guest book.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Frederique S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location

We just came back from spending 5 days at the Gray Eyrie. We all wished we had booked for the whole week. You can't beat the view. We enjoyed our dinners in the backyard overlooking the lake and its surroundings. We took many pictures. The Eyrie is perfect for people who are looking for a peaceful retreat that is still close to many places to visit. From the house we had direct access to Barr Hill. That was a great hike. The Greensboro grocery store is only 5 minutes away. It offers anything you need to cook a delicious meal. We also had tea at a lovely place in Hardwick called the Perennial Pleasures Nursery. The property also offers a private access to the lake that you share with renters from the guest house. The owner of the house, Clive, is very friendly and welcoming. Thank you Clive for renting out your beautiful property. We'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tom F., Underhill Vermont

Uniquely beautiful

The house and location are superb. Meeting the owners was also a special treat.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Giles v.

Excellent!

Peaceful, relaxing and beautiful. Quiet too! A place to be for a little solitude from the bustle of urban life and to enjoy what the Northeast Kingdom is about.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Arjan P.

Location, Location, Location

When you approach from the road you'll see a house on top of a hill ... and yes that's it! It is comfortable, spacious, well equipped, with large panoramic windows that afford grand views of the Green Mountains and Vermont's ever changing skies. It borders conservation land; you can go hiking right out the front door. Go down the half mile driveway and across the road is your private Caspian Lake dock with canoe. If you are looking for the latest in 21st century amenities and entertainment, this may not be for you (but it has a phone and Internet and you can stream anything you want). But if you are looking for comfort in solitude surrounded by the outdoors, you can hardly do better. And for rainy days the house has more books than some libraries, including children's books.

About the host

Hosted by clive gray

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I am a retired development economist, spent most of my career with the Harvard Institute for International Development, am spending much of my time during retirement in promoting land conservation in Greensboro, the surrounding area and Vermont overall.

Why they chose this property

Property was built by my parents as their dream house, is now owned by a family trust. My four siblings and I grew up spending their summers in Greensboro, to which our grandparents first brought their family in 1910.

What makes this property unique

Greensboro is a beautiful rural area, located in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. Much community recreation centers around 700-acre Caspian Lake. Two of The Nature Conservancy's 55 preserves in Vermont are located in Greensboro, one of them abutting the vacation rental property.

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