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The Jelly Mill-A Peaceful River Retreat

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Nestled in the woods of Vermont with views of Owls Head Mountain.
Interior
Open living/dining room.
Downstairs bedroom with king size memory foam bed and 40" Smart TV.
Picnic table behind our barn to enjoy the serene sight and sounds of the brook.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Guilford, VT
  • Place, The Stone Church
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Brattleboro Farmers' Market
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Brattleboro Common
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs bedroom

1 Double Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Jelly Mill-A Peaceful River Retreat

Bask in the beauty of rural Vermont while nestled in the woods of a cozy cottage along the Green River. Sit on the front deck and enjoy the sounds of the river or stargaze while surrounded by the enchanting beauty of the rolling emerald hills. Right outside the door you can walk, bike or jog for miles on quiet scenic dirt roads. Located on a dirt road 20 minutes from Brattleboro and just a few miles from the Massachusetts border, our cottage is the perfect place to relax or enjoy all the area has to offer.

COTTAGE:
Our three bedroom, one bath cottage, is the perfect escape for couples or groups. The right size to feel cozy on a romantic getaway and spacious enough to host a family/group of six. Custom touches throughout with our slate light switch covers and river rock knobs. Tastefully, simply decorated with unique wall art and furnishings.

We have a fully stocked kitchen- plenty of dishes, cutlery, cookware, cooking oil, spices. Gas range/oven, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, toaster oven and programmable drip coffee maker.

For entertainment we have a Roku device so you can stream on our 55” flat screen in living room and a 40" Smart TV in master bedroom. Hand drums, board games, adult and children’s books, as well as coloring books/crayons and children's toys.

**No baseboard heaters upstairs, so it stays cooler than main floor during cold weather, but we have lots of extra blankets to keep you toasty warm. We suggest placing one of our fans at the bottom of stairs to push the warm air up.** Both upstairs bedrooms have an A/C and we have four fans that will be there year round. There is also an A/C in the downstairs living room.

PRIVATE YARD:
Private yard with gas grill and fire pit-we provide the wood. We have converted the garage into a patio area with a dining table where you can enjoy meals and be protected from the occasional summer thunder storm. A deck on the front of the house allows for the perfect place to listen to the river, enjoy morning coffee and evening libations, read a book, stargaze and watch the moonrise. There’s a picnic table behind our barn where you can drink in the serene sight and sounds of the brook.

Access the brook behind our barn— our property is bordered by Jelly Mill Brook and Green River.

We won’t be at the house to greet you. We respect your privacy and will not drop in. We do live right down the road if you need us for anything.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITES in IDYLLIC LOCATION :
We live in an area popular with bikers, walkers, and runners for the MILES of quiet country dirt roads right outside the door. A mile and half down the road lands you in the quaint 1800s village of Green River complete with covered bridge, church, and small timber dam where you can swim and enjoy a picnic lunch.

OTHER THINGS to NOTE:
*Located in Guilford, Vermont, we are a 20 minute drive from Brattleboro where you will find the nearest grocery stores, restaurants, and gas stations. You will also travel on about four miles of dirt road to get here.

*Winter tires or AWD/4WD are highly suggested during the winter months.*

*There is no cell service in our area. We do have WiFi and a landline.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please: No shoes in house. NO SMOKING INSIDE OR ON PATIO—outside only. NO parking beyond logs in driveway—additional parking is across the road.
Strip sheets leave in bathroom. Wipe counters, stovetop and wash dishes. CLEAN recycles in bin. NOT EVEN SERVICE ANIMALS allowed-I'm allergic.
Suggest snow tires or AWD/4WD during Winter/Spring mud season. If in question, please message, I can give current conditions and expected weather.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Brattleboro

Located in Brattleboro, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Arthur A. Smith Covered Bridge and Latchis Theatre are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Southern Vermont Natural History Museum and Brattleboro Bowl. High Ledges Wildlife Sanctuary and Bald Mountain Pottery are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Guilford, VT

What's nearby

  • The Stone Church - 24 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Brattleboro Farmers' Market - 24 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Brattleboro Common - 25 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Northfield Mount Hermon School - 33 min drive - 41.5 km
  • Hogback Mountain Conservation Area - 41 min drive - 22.4 km

Getting around

  • Brattleboro Station - 31 min drive
  • Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chai Wallah - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Anon's Thai Cuisine - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Flickannon's Not-so-public House - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Abz - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Mike & Tony's Pizza - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Jelly Mill-A Peaceful River Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Jelly Mill-A Peaceful River Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Jelly Mill-A Peaceful River Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Jelly Mill-A Peaceful River Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Green River Wildlife Management Area and within 9 miles (15 km) of Sweet Pond State Park and Robertson Memorial Library. Leyden State Forest and Guilford Welcome Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great place, quite clean remote.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

LEEANN W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heide F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfy, and delightful. Well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, plenty of towels and hot water and electrical outlets. The hosts have taken great care with thoughtful and welcoming touches throughout. Miles of peaceful dirt roads to explore in every direction. Use WiFi to plan your outings because cell service is spotty throughout the whole area. We had a wonderful and relaxing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very much off the beaten path, but lets you experience the beauty of Vermont. Quiet and peaceful. A beautiful little property that served our needs perfectly. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

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

Awesome!

Quiet, clean, great for recharging!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Jelly Mill is in a quiet setting, surrounded by forest and with a lovely little river across the road. The house itself is very comfortable, clean and welcoming. Noela & Mike are great hosts and give very clear information. Overall, we found it to be a peaceful 'home base' for visiting local family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

Pleasant stay

Very clean, fitted with many amenities, three rooms we needed, attractive setting, near our family reunion. Easy booking and access to the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael K.

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

Perfect Getaway

Charming house with everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Wonderfully relaxing

I had a wonderful time at The cozy cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa V.

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

Secluded and convenient!

Great place to unwind on the VT, NH, MA border. Awesome hosts. Super clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Perfect

This beautiful home and remote, peaceful surroundings were perfect for my friends and I to reconnect when we met for our 50th high school reunion after not seeing each other for many years. I highly recommend if you are looking for a place to unwind, relax and spend time outdoors in a serene setting.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Restore Yourself

This home is in a beautiful rural setting with rivers and miles of dirt roads. We walked and read and talked and cooked: bliss.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

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

GIRLZ trip 2025

5 women consisting of cousins niec and friend stayed and enjoyed being off the beaten path. Had a beautiful place to stay for 3 nights 4 days. The only thing that needs is a new fire pit as it was missing a leg and the picnic table was in rough shape.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

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

Amazing getaway!

The location, communication, home, amenities and suggestions for local attractions were great! I woyld happily stay here again.would ha
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick F.

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

Wonderful Cabin

Everything was perfect! Noela and Mike made things as easy as possible. Can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Fishing trip

Spent two days in Vermont fly fishing. The House was in a secluded spot. It was very clean and had plenty of room. It has everything you could need. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborahann D.

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

Wonderful!!!

Beautiful home, stunning scenery. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Letha C.

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

Such a lovely stay!

Near Brattleboro and great restaurants and shopping, but remote for privacy and scenic views. The cottage was quite clean and had everything we needed. Got a bit lost when we were close, and the hosts actually drove out to where we were to help us find it. Comfy bed (we only used one bedroom), well-stocked pantry. Overall wonderful experience.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Punareay K.

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

Review

I had a quality experience and would book again when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marco M.

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

Beautiful location

This cozy home is located on a beautiful river side, rural dirt road. Very quiet, our favorite feature was being able to hear the river when we were home. Brattleboro is an easy and beautiful drive. House was very clean and the bed is very comfy. Noela is very responsive and we appreciated the hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

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

Cutest cabin in the woods

We loved this place! It was simple and clean, and way out in the middle of nowhere so we truly felt disconnected from work. We had a lovely dinner at Echo in Brattleboro, and went skiing at Magic Mountain (which was about an hour away), but otherwise loved the games and bongos and big comfy couch! We really want to come back in the summer to swim in the river and take a hike!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M. R.

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

Sisters trip

We live in three different states and are usually only all together once a year at the oldest sister’s house. This year we decided to go away together after attending a graduation party. Lots of time to talk and laugh! This house was perfect for that!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie M.

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

Beautiful Nature Rest

My husband and teenage son enjoyed this secluded and quiet property alongside the river. The home was clean and perfect for them to cook dinners, hike the local area and just relax. Owners were very welcoming and easy to communicate with. They did not bring bikes this time but if they return they recommend bringing mountain bikes to enjoy the many dirt roads and beautiful area. They loved the ice cream place and the covered bridge. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Will W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a good time hiking the area. Nice place to stay at.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was a small piece of heaven.I think the note of no internet/cell service is an important piece of information.We had nothing.But it was clean, and very welcomingThank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Noela and Mike

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Mike and I were born and raised in Vermont and have lived in the Green River area of Guilford for 27 years. Seven years ago we bought this sweet little cottage down the road from us and completely renovated the interior. We are artisans with an online business, and work out of a shop on our property, right down the road from the cottage. You can see our work throughout the home—we handcraft slate switch plate covers and river rock knobs. We have a hands off approach to hosting—we value your privacy, but will be there if you need us for anything.

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