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Beauty, Comfort & Quality: 4 Bedroom Home- Available for Middlebury Graduation!

Beauty, Comfort & Quality: 4 Bedroom Home- Available for Middlebury Graduation!

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The Vermont House Entry
The Main House 30' Living Room.  Library Table and printer are in foreground.
Main House LR.  Powder Room door is in rear left. Door to Annex is on the right.
Main House Gas Fireplace and Game Table.
Main House Dining Room with wet bar.  Table will seat 8.  Door opens to porch.

Overview of Beauty, Comfort & Quality: 4 Bedroom Home- Available for Middlebury Graduation!

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10251 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Ripton, VT
  • Popular LocationRobert Frost Wayside Trail2 min drive
  • Popular LocationGreen Mountain National Forest5 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Dunmore21 min drive
  • AirportRutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)60 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Annex Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main House Twin Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Main House Twin Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Annex Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main House Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Main House Powderoom

Toilet

Main House Upstairs Hall Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Beauty, Comfort & Quality: 4 Bedroom Home- Available for Middlebury Graduation!

The Vermont House consists of a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2 story Main House; and a 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 1 story Annex. The sections are separated by lockable double doors in the living rooms and kitchens. Guests may rent either the 4 bedroom home, only the 3 bedroom Main House, or the Annex.

Note: this listing is #692602 for the 4 Bedroom Vermont House. Separately rentable are its two sections: listing #161907 for the 3 bedroom "Main House" and listing #1618543 for the 1-bedroom "Annex"

Call for special pricing for the Bread Loaf School of English.

The Main House Description:
30' living room with gas fireplace, Ralph Lauren leather sofa, a love seat, flat screen TV, Blu-Ray player, sound system, game table, additional chairs and French doors onto the porch.

Dining room with extendable table, China cabinet, wet bar and door to the Robert Frost porch. Counters on the cabinets are Vermont slate.

Modern kitchen with new cherry cabinets and cherry floor, all modern appliances, laundry and door to enclosed porch. Small electric appliances include skillet, mixer, toaster, waffle iron, and combination blender/food processor.

The dinnerware is the cheerful Charter Club Summer Grove pattern.

Powder room with original marble vanity and porcelain basin.

Upstairs:
Queen master bedroom has custom-made furniture including 2 bureaus and night stand, and a small TV.

The master bath features a marble bath with jacuzzi, separate shower and marble vanity with twin basins.

There are two more bedrooms upstairs, each with 2 extra-long twin beds. The two twin bedrooms share a hall bath with combined tub/shower.

All rooms have views of forests, the mountains, open fields, or the Bread Loaf campus.

The Annex is a private 1-story, 1-bedroom unit that is bright and welcoming:

The 30-foot combined living room/dining room has 2 easy chairs, a queen-sized sleep sofa, a china cabinet, flat screen TV, Blu-Ray player and stereo/CD player. The dining area has a dark wood trestle table with bench and 2 dining chairs.

The spacious Annex bedroom has a queen bed, large chest of drawers, two night stands and a large closet. Bedding for the sleep sofa is stored in the closet, as is a small fold-out child-sized bed.

The Annex galley kitchen has a full-sized 4-burner stove, microwave, and refrigerator/freezer. Toaster, waffle iron and Mr. Coffee are provided.

Dishes are the Charter Club Summer Grove pattern.

The Annex bathroom has a combined tub/shower with glass enclosure.

Property manager

Neil and Judy Bicknell

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please supervise children & take care of our home

Events

Events allowed
Please discuss plans with owners.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Overnight occupancy may not exceed 6 guests in the Main House and 4 guests in the Annex.
Traveler's liability for damages is not limited to the amount of the damage deposit or insurance and my include an excess cleaning charge.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Please discuss plans with owners.
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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ripton

Located in Ripton, this holiday home is in a rural area. National Museum of the Morgan Horse and Holy Cow Inc. are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Pulp Mill Covered Bridge and Halpin Covered Bridge. Danforth Pewter and Bulwagga Books & Gallery are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Ripton, VT

What's nearby

  • Rikert Nordic Center - 5 min walk
  • Robert Frost Wayside Trail - 2 min drive
  • Green Mountain National Forest - 5 min drive
  • Lake Dunmore - 21 min drive
  • Middlebury College - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Randolph Depot - 41 min drive
  • Montpelier, VT (MPV-Edward F. Knapp State) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • Paddlers Pub - 20 min drive
  • The Pub - 10 min drive
  • Waterhouse Marina & Tavern - 20 min drive
  • Downey Corporation - 14 min drive
  • The Waybury Inn - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beauty, Comfort & Quality: 4 Bedroom Home- Available for Middlebury Graduation! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beauty, Comfort & Quality: 4 Bedroom Home- Available for Middlebury Graduation!?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beauty, Comfort & Quality: 4 Bedroom Home- Available for Middlebury Graduation!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Beauty, Comfort & Quality: 4 Bedroom Home- Available for Middlebury Graduation! located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out holiday home in Ripton is within 1 mile (2 km) of Rikert Nordic Center and Robert Frost Wayside Trail, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Green Mountain National Forest and Texas Falls Recreation Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Vermont
We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful Ripton home surrounded by trees and birds, close to walking trails, and with beautiful views. Our multigenerational family was very comfortable in the large spaces available to relax and chat. Kitchen was well equipped, beds comfortable, plenty of towels. We would happily return here for another visit to the area.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Middlebury February Grad Celebration Visit
We were so happy to be staying in this beautiful property adjacent to the nordic center and a short drive to Midd Snowbowl. We planned on spending hours in both places, but due to the polar vortex that accompanied our stay, we ended up spending hours by the beautiful warm fireplaces in the property. We cannot say enough about the selection of books, great coffee mugs, and ample blankets and couches in which to snuggle up!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic setting, incredible house
This house is amazing, beautiful views and lovely house. Close to hiking at Breadloaf and the Long Trail. We came for a graduation and had college age kids up to 80+ grandparents at various points during the weekend and the house let us be together when we wanted and spread out when we wanted. The extra first floor apartment was a nice space for the grandparents who don’t like stairs. This house is also extremely well stocked and could host a larger gathering like a grad party or large dinner party. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

TRENA M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful VT home & location
Could not find a better location for a xcountry and downhill ski vacation. On the Rikert Nordic trails, 5 min to Middlebury Bowl, 30 min to Sugarbush. House was completely stocked with ample room for all 8 of us & great hang out places. Beds were all AMAZING! Even our teens noticed how well they slept. If you are looking in VT for quiet, nature, and a great/fun home this is the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dominic M., -

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
exceptional house in an exceptional location
The standards of cleanliness for this house were extraordinary! We felt, absolutely, that we were guests being invited to stay in an extraordinary and well loved home. The location is remote - no cell coverage remote - but very pretty, with beautiful forests, Middlebury College's well-groomed Breadloaf campus and fields nearby, and all the privacy one could want. We are grateful to have been able to be together - to cook, play chess, read, and feel on a perfect family holiday - in this gorgeous setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Neil and Judy Bicknell

Host profile image
Pictured - Neil and Judy at Shelburne Inn for a birthday celebration!
Neil grew up in Vermont, Judy in Oregon. We met while employed by IBM in New York. We now live in Boulder, Colorado and visit our Vermont House several times a year.

We enjoy hiking, biking, and fishing nearby, and reading, relaxing and gardening at the Vermont House. We appreciate the presentations and performances provided by Middlebury College and Bread Loaf. Ripton is a unique, supportive community that is a model of environmental stewardship and civic engagement.

Why they chose this property

This home is unique; it is the only private home overlooking Bread Loaf campus. It has phenomenal views of the surrounding mountains and fields and the property is graced with beautiful flowers, old trees and old stone walls.

The original owners of the Vermont House were the Endicott's who obtained the property from Joseph Battell who built the Bread Loaf resort as an escape for city residents from the heat of summer. The property was purchased in the 1940's by the Davidson family. Donald Davidson was a professor at Vanderbilt University and cherished the opportunity to be at the house and near to Robert Frost who taught at Bread Loaf and lived a mile away. Our library contains a novel written by Professor Davidson. We purchased the house from the Davidson family in 1998 and shortly thereafter began a year-long renovation.

The house has been lovingly renovated, retaining charming original wood work, and completely updated with modern utilities and conveniences resulting in a wonderfully comfortable home.

Cross Country skiing is next door at the Rikert Center. Hiking is available everywhere; one may fish for brook trout (in season) along the river accessible from Route 125, and the Long Trail is only 2 miles away.

A drive to the center of Middlebury takes only 20 minutes; the Snow Bowl is 1.7 miles to the east; a 45 minute drive takes you to Sugarbush. Burlington and the airport are an hour away.

What makes this property unique

The light is unique, especially in the afternoons and the air is fresh and clear. Sunsets are glorious. Stars are brilliant and star-gazing in August rewards you with a view of shooting stars. One sleeps late here and rests well!

Sit in a rocker on the porch with a beverage nearby and a book in hand; walk to the Bread Loaf campus for a public event. Jog along the road and get a chance glimpse of a moose. Walk the Robert Frost Interpretive Trail. Go to Blueberry Hill and pick wild blueberries in the most magnificent setting. ....
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