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Gorgeous house- near Manchester VT, shopping, hiking, arts, golf, skiing

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Beautiful, private and serene setting on acreage
360 degree privacy- 2 porches- perfect for morning coffee with lake view.
Private kitchen
Another spectacular day, pond views from 1.fl Master Bedroom (Hydrangea)
Gas stove, stocked with dishes, pots, pans, basic spices,  separate pantry

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 8390.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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East Dorset, VT
  • Vermont Summer Festival
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Golf Club at Equinox
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Bromley Mountain Ski Resort
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Deming Pond Suite (1.fl) pond views, TV, AC

1 King Bed

Equinox Suite (2.fl) library, toys, desk, TV, AC, small en-suite bathroom, tub/shower

1 Queen Bed

Farm (2.fl) 2 twin beds

2 Single Beds

Hildene Suite (2.fl) en-suite bathroom, double sinks, shower, AC, TV

1 Queen Bed

Meadows Suite (2.fl) sofa, desk, TV, AC, en-suite bathroom shared with "Farm" bedroom, tub/shower

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Deming Pond Suite bathroom (1.fl)

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Equinox Suite Bathroom (2.fl)

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Hildene Suite Bathroom (2.fl)

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

Meadows & Farm Bath (2.fl)

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

Powder Rm (1.fl)

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Gorgeous house- near Manchester VT, shopping, hiking, arts, golf, skiing

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Gorgeous,fully renovated Vermont Farmhouse in beautiful setting on 5 private acres, overlooking a 7 acre lake, just a few minutes from the amazing resort communities of Dorset/ Manchester, VT. Enjoy boutique shopping, great hiking, fine dining, swimming in spring fed lakes, winter sports, spas, the Dorset Playhouse and Weston Theater, horseback riding and so much more.

This is why guests love our home:
*Two country porches for your morning coffee- one overlooking the pond
* 5 very large bedrooms: 1 King bed (Master Bedroom on first floor "Deming Pond Suite", with AC), 4 with Queen beds (all with AC, "Meadows Suite", "Equinox Suite", "Hildene Suite") and 1 smaller bedroom ("Farm", without AC) with twin beds
* 4.5 bathrooms (check out the real Vermont Marble Sinks on the second floor!)
* open-plan gourmet kitchen (with large island, fully equipped, including stainless steel appliances, gas stove, dishwasher, lots of cookware, coffee makers, great assortment of spices, spacious pantry), adjacent to dining and family rooms
* beautiful, sunny dining room with hand-carved chairs (made in the US)
* family room with open fireplace and "Smart TV"
* beautiful formal living room
* wide plank hardwood pine floors throughout house
* outdoor firepit (for your s'mores)
* 3 Kayaks (available during summer months)
* picnic table
*outdoor bbq gas grill (available during summer months- you supply propane)
*free Wifi, also with a booster

You can't beat the perfect setting of this house:
*2 minutes to the Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show (July- August)
*5 min. to dining/ outlet shopping/ Cafés/ spas/ art galleries/ golf/ farmer's market in Manchester and in Dorset
*7 min to the “#1 Top Date Night Restaurant in the US- The Silver Fork”- 2021 rating by TripAdvisor
*5 min. to Emerald Lake State Park (beach, swimming, kayak rentals)
*5 min. to blueberry and apple picking at Mad Tom Orchard and Wildwood Blueberry Farm in East Dorset
*5 minutes to hiking
*6 min. to quaint Dorset with its marble sidewalks + our farmer's market (Sundays)
*6 min to Dorset's famous swimming quarry
* 15 minutes to Merck Forest & Farmland Center, a 3200 acre forested estate with a visitor center, fantastic hiking trails, camping in charming cabins, a real working farm (with farm animals, including sheep) and an enormous maple syrup production
*10 min. from our front door until you're on the ski slopes at Bromley which is a great ski area for the entire family!
*25 min. to the Stratton mountain ski area- lots of black diamond runs!
* 40- 50 minutes to 3 other famous ski areas (Killington, Magic, Mt Snow)
*1 hour to beautiful Lake George
*1 hour to Saratoga Springs with its horse racetracks, dining, shopping and more
-1.15 hour to Woodstock, VT (rated one of Vermont's quaintest towns)
*1.15 hour to famous Quechee (Simon Pearce Glass, dining, State Park and more)
* 2 hrs to Ben and Jerry‘s in Waterbury, VT
* 2 hrs to Burlington, VT on Lake Champlain

From the kitchen a wide hallway will take you to the side of the house that faces the beautiful pond. An elegant "formal" Colonial-style living room with fireplace wainscoting and a large Master Bedroom with gorgeous en-suite bathroom (including soaking tub and super size shower), walk-in closet and beautiful views of the pond, mountains and trees await. Additionally there's a powder room and a laundry room (if you feel so inclined to do laundry). On the second floor you'll find 4 more bedrooms (3 with Queen beds, 1 with twins) and 3 more bathrooms. All of the bedrooms, EXCEPT the twin bedroom upstairs, have AC through Mitsubishi Cooling/ Heating Units.
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We can accept small, non-shedding dogs on a case-by-case basis and depending upon a couple of other factors. Thank you for your understanding!
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PLEASE NOTE: For security reasons there is a camera on the exterior of our house.

Vermont License MRT-110665l74-001

Property manager

Daniela and Scott

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children must be supervised at all times please.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
1 dog (less than 25 lbs) upon prior approval
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking of any kind, incl. e-cigs
No smoking! No parties/ group gatherings; No motorized vehicles on pond.
No loud music/ fireworks/ other noise audible beyond boundaries of the property. No rearranging of furniture.
Parking only on driveway, NOT ON GRASS or lawn, maximum 6 cars. No trespassing onto neighbors' properties, please.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

East Dorset

Located in East Dorset, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Vermont Summer Festival and Bromley Alpine Slide are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Manchester Designer Outlets and West River Farmers Market. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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East Dorset, VT

What's nearby

  • Battenkill River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Vermont Summer Festival - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Manchester Designer Outlets - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Golf Club at Equinox - 10 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Bromley Mountain Ski Resort - 19 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Zoey's Double Hex - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Works Bakery Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Charlies Coffee H - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous house- near Manchester VT, shopping, hiking, arts, golf, skiing pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous house- near Manchester VT, shopping, hiking, arts, golf, skiing ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous house- near Manchester VT, shopping, hiking, arts, golf, skiing ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous house- near Manchester VT, shopping, hiking, arts, golf, skiing located?

This family-friendly East Dorset holiday home is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Green Mountain National Forest and Battenkill River. Vermont Summer Festival is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark V.

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

Fantastic family vacation!

My family and I truly enjoyed every moment of our stay. Everything was perfect and the hosts were exceptional. Thank you for everything - highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne G.

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

Fantastic house

Spectacular property and spectacular hosts! My family spent a month there and found it extremely comfortable and well located for exploring southern Vermont.
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ted I.

We had a great time!

A beautiful home. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Loraine S.

Wonderful property

Lots of space for our whole family and very well appointed. The fire pit with ample seating and the amazing front pouch were really special. Thanks for a great vacation.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

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

Excellent Rental

Wonderful house and property. Great communication with owners.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nathan B.

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

Wonderful Family Vacation

We had an amazing time. The home and property are absolutely beautiful. Daniela was excellent hostess and had great recommendations for activities in the area. We will absolutely be coming back. Couldn’t be happier with our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Collin K.

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

Perfect Stay

This was our infant daughter's first vacation. Our day trips were short and scheduled around her naps, but the house and property were so nice it did not matter! It was so nice just looking out at the pond and green mountains from the front porch. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Beautiful home

The home is exactly as advertised and Daniela went out of her way to make sure we had everything we needed. I would definitely stay again and recommend it to anyone looking for a trip to southern VT.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

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

Summer Fun!

The house and property were perfect for our family. Lots of space, tons of toys and books, beautiful views, attentive and gracious hosts, and all the fun of Southern Vermont. We had a great time!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tammy T.

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

Motorcycle get away

It was awesome for the four couples staying here. We had three trucks with trailer that fit perfectly and everyone loved their stay and the house was beautiful and had everything you could ask for.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane A.

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

Vermont Vacation Retreat

Relax, rewind, rejuvenate among the beautiful Vermont mountains and farmland. This gorgeous home is spacious, modern and the perfect escape. Enjoy the country life in luxury! Hiking, swimming, petting farms, blueberry picking and so much more! Perfection! 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra M.

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

Perfection in Dorset

Beautiful, spotless, organized house. Minutes away from the Vermont horse show. Host was friendly, informative and kind. A great VRBO experience. Hopefully next year we can visit again and all our girls will all be able to experience the Vermont horse shows!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

sam C.

Private, spacious and well provisioned

We had a great stay. The house was perfect for our extended family and baby. There is tons of space and everything you need- a well provisioned kitchen, grill, washer/dryer four of five bedrooms have their own bath. There is a nice porch over looking the pond and great access to outdoor activities and restaurants in Manchester and Dorset. The owners are wonderful and incredibly responsive. Great stay!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Beautiful Home & Location!

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The house is gorgeous - beautifully decorated, spacious, spotless, and with everything in perfect working order. The location is great, next to a very pretty pond with a great view of the mountains and also close to Manchester and skiing. Daniela and Scott were very welcoming and helpful. Hope to come back another time!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

doug w.

A great house for a large group in a beautiful part of VT.

My group of adult friends has come here twice for long weekends. The house is well appointed and clean. It is new but built to feel older with wide pine board floors, exposed beams, etc. The front porch looks down to a lovely pond with swimming access. There is a lot to do in the area, including great hiking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

paulette p.

Beautifully decorated house with wonderful property and great location.

Lovely spacious home with amazing property and beautiful views. Owners are very helpful and responsive. House is totally comfortable and well maintained. Our family enjoyed having each bedroom with it’s own bathroom. The kitchen is great for cooking and the family and living room were very relaxing. We liked the proximity to Manchester and convenience to restaurants in town. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lauren L.

Beautiful, recently renovated House with high end finishings

Perfect house for a getaway. Very easy to get to. Close to Manchester and Bromley Mountain. House was in fabulous condition. Love how 4 of the bedrooms have bathrooms, it’s a perfect house for 4 couples and 2 kids. The owners were a pleasure to work with and very accommodating. We will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jillian B.

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

Beautiful getaway home

This gorgeous home exceeded our expectations! Our stay included myself, my husband, our two boys ages 2 and 4, and my parents. My parents easily settled into the beautiful first floor suite with a view of the pond. We had our pick of spacious en-suite bedrooms upstairs. We got a light snow and were able to sled and fish. Memories were made for sure. Thank you Daniella and Scott!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed S., Adams, Massachusetts

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

Beautiful setting in East Dorset, Vermont

The house is large, well equipped and located within minutes of Manchester and Dorset. The owners are very accommodating and respond quickly to any requests. It is located in a beautiful spot overlooking a pond. The house was spotless, The hostess, Danielle, even brought us a welcome gift of a pie. Delicious! We would recommend it without hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christen R.

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

The escape we were looking for

I can not speak highly enough of our stay experience at the Pond House. The location was perfect to jump between Dorset and Manchester each day like we did. The views from the front porch are stunning - the perfect place to have morning coffee or evening cocktails. The house was clean, and in my opinion, better than described in the listing. Each bedroom had access to it's own bathroom - making a trip with a larger group so much easier. The owners were super communicative and very helpful. We'll be back for another stay here!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marit L.

Wonderful home great location

We had a great time. Host was wonderful and super helpful and responsive. House had everything we needed and more. Able to cook and BBQ wonderfully, have breakfast overlooking pond on porch and stargaze in evenings. Had 6 adults and there would have been room for many more. Would have been good location for kids too. Would be fund to check it out in winter. Super close to lots of great little towns, antiques, hikes, swimming holes, etc. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

Everything Promised Plus More!

This house was impeccable as were the hosts! We stayed for 10 days and it was the perfect home! The view and access to the lovely pond was key for me- I spent many hours on the large front porch decompressing. The grounds were spacious and well-kept. The house was spacious, well-equipped, with comfortable beds and linens, new bathrooms, and perfectly located between Dorset and Manchester town centers. I will be booking my stay for next year ASAP!! Thanks Daniela for a great stay!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dylan C.

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

A spectacular peaceful spot

The home is spacious with high ceilings and excellent light throughout. All the rooms are thoughtfully appointed, including a phenomenal kitchen where we spent almost all our time. Everyone kept remarking over the weekend how nice a place it was. And had the weather cooperated I’m sure we would have gotten good fun out of the pond. The hosts are extremely pleasant and helpful, and even left us a lovely local surprise in the fridge. All in all a delightful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Slice of paradise

Wow! Just shared a weekend with 10 girlfriends in this beautiful comfortable designer home. It is everything that is pictured! Daniela was so attentive to assuring our good experience from the 1st point of contact. We had a fun fabulous time ...and are so grateful for our forever memories!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Linda W., Dripping Spring, Texas

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

Perfect home to introduce our family to Vermont

We loved this house and property. Our host went above and beyond to make sure we had a wonderful time in their beautiful state of Vermont. The beds, linens and kitchen are very nice, just like we have in our own home. We cooked almost every meal for our family of 10 in their well equipped kitchen. We could have stayed right on property the entire time fishing, swimming and hiking on trails to a beautiful little stream. We even saw a bear! Everyone said this house will make our revisit list. Thank you Daniela & Scott!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Daniela and Scott

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Scott grew up in Dorset and Daniela is originally from Germany. We have three children and have lived in some of the most beautiful corners of this world, including in Hawaii, Washington State and Germany. After nearly 25 years of living 'elsewhere' we decided to move back to Scott's home State, Vermont. We love the distinct four seasons (ask us about the other two seasons), each one with its own charm: skiing, strawberry-blueberry-apple picking, river rafting, leaf peeping, pumpkin carving, bicycling, hiking, walking, jogging, swimming, theater performances at the famous Dorset and Weston Theaters- all within easy reach and never any traffic jams!

Thank you for choosing our house to make lifetime memories!

Why they chose this property

We LOVE the gorgeous setting of this house. It is perfectly situated on five serene and private acres, overlooking Deming Pond. A combination of a tranquil setting with beautiful views throughout, completely renovated, with tasteful furnishings and modern conveniences.

What makes this property unique

Great location- beautiful views, wonderful privacy, spacious house on five very private acres, yet only two minutes to the Manchester Golf Course, two minutes to the Vermont Summer Horse Festival, five minutes to Emerald Lake, minutes to hiking, five minutes to great outlet shopping, fifteen minutes to skiing!
This home is not a primary residence but rather a real vacation home, lovingly operated by us. From the moment you arrive you will feel in relaxed vacation mode. Sit on the front porch and enjoy the view of the pond or gaze at the stars.

Languages:

English, French, German, Spanish