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

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Enjoy the area

Manchester, VT

Golf Club at Equinox20 min drive
Equinox Preservation Trust22 min drive
Hildene25 min drive
Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)117 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

+1

5 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

For your 2024 outdoor recharge enjoy secluded privacy on our 60 acre retreat at the base of Equinox Mountain. 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. Go 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 4 state breathtaking views. Play lawn games and just take in the outdoors. NOTE: The last 1/4 mile to the property 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 and the destination will well be worth the spectacular view and experience.

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 and scenery Vermont is famous for. 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 4 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!

Property manager

Randy and Linda Pratico

Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Barbecue grill

Driveway to Main House and Carriage House

Pet-friendly

Tennis court

Microwave

Toys/games

House Rules

Check in after 10:00 AM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 2:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

2 extra children allowed over the max 8 occupancy

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No four wheelers, motorcycles , or ATVs Note- there is no internet but have a land line phone

No parties or events, no pets, no smoking Thanks for your understanding

Maximum guest 8 unless cleared with owner

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 first aid kit

About the area

Manchester Center

Located in Manchester Center, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Equinox Preservation Trust and Emerald Lake State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Vermont Summer Festival and Sugar Shack. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Manchester, VT

What's nearby

Southern Vermont Arts Center - 18 min drive
Golf Club at Equinox - 20 min drive
Manchester Designer Outlets - 21 min drive
Equinox Preservation Trust - 22 min drive
Hildene - 25 min drive

Getting around

Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 28 min drive
Gringo Jack's - 28 min drive
Starbucks - 22 min drive
Dunkin' - 27 min drive
Zoey's Double Hex - 31 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vermont house in stunning private country setting and 360 degree panoramic views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Vermont house in stunning private country setting and 360 degree panoramic views?

Check-in begins at 10:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Vermont house in stunning private country setting and 360 degree panoramic views?

Checkout is at 2:00 PM.

Where is Vermont house in stunning private country setting and 360 degree panoramic views located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Southern Vermont Arts Center, American Museum of Fly Fishing and Golf Club at Equinox. Manchester Designer Outlets and Lye Brook Falls are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Bradley S.

15 October 2023

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

Vermont Vacation

The property was located in a very picturesque location wth beautiful views all around. We enjoyed the fireplace inside as well as the firepit outside. The country home had everything we needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laya F.

17 August 2023

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

Our stay in Vermont

We had a fabulous time. The views were breathtaking. It felt like paradise. The host was so kind and accommodating with any questions and requests that we had. The house was very well stocked and organized so we could find anything that we needed easily. We can’t wait to come back again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn J.

16 August 2023

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

Best place ever

As soon as we entered the gate onto the property we were in awwww. The most beautiful, serene setting.imaginable. Once we started to explore the property it one was 1 beautiful spot / surprise after another. We knew within the first few hours ( minutes actually) of our exploration we wanted to extend our stay, which we did. Thank you Randy!!!!! If you want to get away from it all, unplug , and just enjoy the beauty of Vermont this is the spot!!!!! We are already planning our next trip.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

samuel h.

21 July 2023

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

amazing off-grid vacation spot

Really peaceful and remote. The house was fully stocked with everything that we could possibly need or want on an off-grid vacation. Beautiful property and amazing views. There's a short hike to a small waterfall and some really long hikes up the mountains. I would recommend a four wheel drive for the last stretch of the road leading to the property. We made it with a minivan, but it was touch and go.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023