Circe & Hare Lodge, a magical 3 BR Romantic Log Cabin Getaway with Hot Tub

Once inside this traditional log cabin, you'll find modern conveniences with rustic charm. A tall stone fireplace is set within the middle of the living room, towering along the wooden stairs to the second floor. The living room/reading area both enjoy views of the fireplace. The house boasts an open, cozy floor plan. The kitchen/eating area opens out to the natural deck overlooking the hillside/river & distant views of mountain tops. Bathroom hosts updated washer/dryer facilities & is located on the first floor. The second floor features 3 bedrooms. Open the sliding barn doors at the top of the stairs into the romantic master bedroom, with antique factory glass windows overlooking the downstairs & fireplace. A big, luxurious bed offers views through the door onto a balcony overlooking the yard/distant mountains. There is nothing quite like a Vermont starry night sky viewed from your bedroom balcony! A large walk-in closet is found at the top of the stairs - additional linens & blankets are found here, as well as plenty of storage space for luggage & hanging clothing. The other cozy bedrooms are located on the other side of the hall, one featuring raw- edge wooden headboard & antique dresser for storage, and the other, with log-cabin siding, rocking chair & closet.


House Rules:

Our mission is to help guests create wonderful memories in our cozy home. For us to do so, we would appreciate if you would follow these house rules & confirm that they have been reviewed UPON BOOKING.
This is to ensure that if there is any reason the House Rules cannot be followed, you will have the option of canceling the booking penalty-free as we have a Strict Cancellation Policy. Thank you in advance & truly appreciate your cooperation!

-By booking with us, guest agrees to pay a Security Deposit prior to check-in. Booking guest acknowledges that access to property will be denied until deposit is paid in full or reservation is forfeited without refund. Payment is collected through Venmo/Paypal/Personal Check & is potentially refundable if all rules are honored & no damage is found. Refund is dependent upon ALL guests in the group honoring all House Rules & is initiated after check-out (usually within hours of your check-out) & after all payments have cleared & any needed resolutions made. Our goal is to provide a full refund of your security deposit. Security Deposit must be paid 30 days prior to check-in, and is typically 80-100% of the cost of your stay. *To date, we're happy to report that we've been able to return all security deposits in full as of this policy change! We want both parties to feel protected & comfortable, so if you'd like to request a chat about the deposit, please feel free.

-All guests staying at the house must be registered in advance of check-in. We require full name, address, phone number, and vehicle information (for vehicles coming to the property) for ALL guests included in a reservation.

-Absolutely NO third-party bookings. Only booked & registered guests may stay at the property.

-Keep noise to a minimum after 10pm (be respectful of our neighbors).

-No smoking/vaping inside the home, on deck or porches. Smoking/vaping is allowed away from the house in the driveway, but please dispose of cigarette butts and/or vape materials properly. If cigarette/vape smoke is identified in the house, a hefty cleaning fee will be applied.

-Please wash your dishes after use. If dishes are not properly washed, extra cleaning fees may be applied. Sorry, but the house does not have a dishwasher.

-No food/beverages in the living room/bedrooms. If food is spilled on furniture/pillows/bedding/etc, cleaning or replacement fees will apply.

-Feel free to use the kitchen for home cooking, but please, no highly pungent or odorous cooking that will lead to lingering smells after check-out.

-No shoes in the house (there are boot trays by each entrance).

-Please do not rearrange our furniture without permission.

-No extra guests/no parties or events (without prior permission), no illegal activity/drug use or inappropriate behavior.

-Please follow all check-out rules prior to departure, located in our house manual in the kitchen. Failure to do so may result in additional fees.

**There is a security camera on the driveway, which is on at all times - in the event that extra, unpaid/unapproved guests show up, you will immediately be asked for payment for these guests or you will be asked to leave the property for dishonest booking practices. This is a remote area & being asked to leave would not be convenient for you. We do this to protect our home & it's value and our policies. We are honest with guests, and we ask for reciprocity for a positive experience overall.

-PARKING: There is parking for 2 cars, side by side, in front of shed.

-This home is located in a natural setting, and has many outdoor spaces (decks, stone paths, lawn, shed, porch swing, etc) where you may see or come into contact with animals or insects (such as squirrels, rabbits, turkeys, birds, bear (on occasion), porcupines, spiders, mosquitoes, bees, slugs, snails & everything in between. If you or your guests are uncomfortable with natural creatures, this home is likely not the right choice for you. Opening & closing windows & doors is an opportunity for bugs to get inside, which can happen! You will not be reimbursed for issues involving natural creatures, spiderwebs, bird poop, etc. We take all issues brought to our attention very seriously, and will treat any serious issues immediately. Seeing an occasional insect however, is not grounds for departure or refund. Please be sure prior to booking that you & your guests are comfortable in this type of natural setting.

-PETS: ONLY well-behaved dogs allowed with prior permission. No other animals allowed. Please have dog's nails trimmed before arrival, as we have hardwood floors throughout. No pets on furniture. Traveling can be stressful for dogs - if you are concerned about your dog causing damage, it must be crated while you are not on site (you must bring crate). You are responsible for cleaning up after your dog around the property. It is recommended that you do not allow your dog to run freely on property without supervision, as there are wild animals in the area. If there is damage caused by pets, additional fees will apply. A PET CLEANING FEE of $25/night will be collected separately through VRBO, which must be paid prior to your arrival.

The Pet Cleaning Fee covers the extra time for our housecleaning service to clean: dog hair from carpets/pillows/blankets/bedding (often extra laundering is necessary), doggie nose/paw marks on glass doors & windows, doggie odors throughout the house. Our goal is to leave no trace that a dog was there prior to our next guest.
*Most rentals in the area do not allow guests to bring dogs. This is a privilege that we afford to our guests - please respect our policies so that we can continue to do so.

-Longer Stays: Guests staying over 7 days (10-14 day stays or more), will have a home inspection at the 7-day mark. This is to ensure there is no damage that will require our attention prior to the next guest's arrival. A basic cleaning service is also required at the 7-day mark for 2-week stays or longer, at the guest's expense (this is usually a couple of hours for basic cleaning.) If guest would like to forego cleaning on the 7th day, we will charge $300 for cleaning up front instead (this is the cost of 2 cleaning visits). This is to be agreed upon when booking.

**We reserve the right to contact authorities or to ask guests to leave immediately should they violate our House Rules.