Farm animals! Mountains, pond, old barn, hiking trails- quintessential Vermont

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7107 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Enjoy the area

Shaftsbury, VT

Bennington College22 min drive
Lake Shaftsbury State Park23 min drive
Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)70 min drive
Mount Snow70 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

Sleeping Nook

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Cabin on 45 acres part of which is an active Christmas Tree Farm and the rest is wooded mountain. The property is bucolic, featuring an old barn, seasonal mountain stream and pond. Beautiful views of the Green Mountains. There is a fire pit w. plenty of wood and tongs for roasting marshmallows. Ideal for hiking, snowshoeing then relaxing by cozy new wood stove in the great room. Or relax in one of the hammocks listening to the creek meander by. We now have goats, chickens, rabbits, ducks and guinea hens. The chickens free range- Pets allowed in a case by case basis. All dogs must be on leash whenever outside.
A new covered rear porch has a swing and great views of the pond , trees and mountain .
A short ride to Quaint Old Bennington and Charming Manchester. Antique stores, premium outlets, museums and skiing all within a short drive.
Please note that this is an active Christmas Tree Farm so there may be a farmer or two tending the trees and animals while you are there- but you probably won't even notice them. #MountMeMo

Property manager

susan cicala

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Must be pre approved by owner in advance

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total

Pets must be leashed when outside

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

No smoking in cabin or w/i 50ft of old barn

Pets are allowed but MUST be kept on leash at all times. We have farm animals that free range. Please let me know if you’re bringing a pet!

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

Note from host: Must be pre approved by owner in advance

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

North Bennington

Located in North Bennington, this cabin is in a rural area. Shaftsbury Historical Society Museum and Robert Frost Stone House Museum are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Bennington Potters Yard and Fiddlehead at Four Corners. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Shaftsbury, VT

What's nearby

Shaftsbury Historical Society Museum - 18 min drive
Bennington College - 22 min drive
Lake Shaftsbury State Park - 23 min drive
Stratton Mountain Resort - 67 min drive
Mount Snow - 70 min drive

Getting around

Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

Argyle Brewing Company - 27 min drive
Pangaea Restaurant - 21 min drive
Kevin's Sports Pub & Restaurant - 21 min drive
Foggy Notions - 27 min drive
Subway - 26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Farm animals! Mountains, pond, old barn, hiking trails- quintessential Vermont pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Farm animals! Mountains, pond, old barn, hiking trails- quintessential Vermont?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Farm animals! Mountains, pond, old barn, hiking trails- quintessential Vermont?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Farm animals! Mountains, pond, old barn, hiking trails- quintessential Vermont located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Arlington Town Forest, New Skete Monastery and Goose Egg State Forest. Shaftsbury Historical Society Museum and Bennington College are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

DONNA R.

4 April 2024

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

Snowy Weekend

My husband and I came to Shaftsbury VT hoping to see covered bridges, putter through shops and visit a sugar house to see maple syrup being made. Instead we were mostly restricted by the weather, choosing to hunker down in the cozy farmhouse for most of Saturday. The snow was beautiful, as was the farm. While the trip wasn't what we had planned, we enjoyed relaxing in such a scenic home. (I absolutely loved the bed in the kitchen!!!!)

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

6 March 2024

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

Incredible Experience!

This is our second stay at the cabin and we loved it just as much this year. The property is very unique, and the level of interaction you get to have with the animals is great. My kids (6 and 8) spent virtually the entire time we were there wandering around with goats and checking for chicken eggs. The host is very responsive and the cabin itself is quite cozy. We will undoubtedly be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betsey A.

16 October 2023

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

We'll be back!

Quintessential VT autumn experience

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Linda D., Silver Spring, MD

25 August 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Vermont weekend

While the setting was remote and beautiful, we were a little disappointed in the overall experience. We were really looking forward to hanging out with the “free-roaming” farm animals, but they were not let out of their confinement until almost noon both mornings we were at the property. We enjoyed sleeping in the little bed in the kitchen and being serenaded to sleep by the coyotes and the owls, but overall the property could use some love and attention, especially for the cost of our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

24 July 2023

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

Quaint, charming

My husband and I decided that we just wanted to go on a vacation where we could disconnect and do some writing every day. So we picked Vermont and to stay on this farm, and it was a nice vibe! We enjoyed watching the chickens and goats. The house itself felt pretty spacious. It was hot (went early July), but we mostly wrote in the morning, and decided to leave the house most afternoons to go to nearby Bennington or other small-town attractions, so we avoided the worst of the humidity and heat most days (there's only one window unit air conditioner in the downstairs bedroom). We had trouble with the washer, but it wasn't a big deal, and Susan helped us resolve the issue during our stay. Enjoyed falling asleep to the sounds of the small waterfall feeding the pond in the backyard at night. Overall, it's good if you want an escape from any hustle and bustle.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by susan cicala

My husband and I have been married for 40 years and have 4 grown children who live around the country. We live full time in Delaware, but get to the cabin as often as possible. We have used VRBO many times and enjoy the personal touches that they offer.

Why they chose this property

We were looking for some land in charming Vermont, when we came upon this slice of heaven. We are so thrilled with the cabin and the area, that we just bought the house next door. We would love to have you experience the wonderful scenery and serenity found here.

What makes this property unique

Although the cabin is compact, it is comfortable for at least 6 people. There is one bedroom (queen) and a charming, private sleeping nook off of the kitchen (double). It has a large window that looks out over the property and the night sky. Up a steep ladder there are two small areas with 3 twin bds. (Please note, that it is a steep ladder, so not suitable for small children or elderly) In addition to the refreshing outdoor "Flower shower" there is a full indoor bath w tub/shower, laundry facilities and lots of vanity counter space for your toiletries.
The kitchen area is small but we just totally upgraded it. It is well equipped- my husband likes to cook so all the utensils are there, as are serving pieces etc. The eating area seats 6 comfortably, but you may find yourself eating at the picnic table by the pond more often than not.
The wood burning stove is wonderful and the propane Fireplace in the kitchen warms the area very quickly when the house is cold
Feel free to feed the chickens vegetables (no onions or garlic) and maybe they'll reward you with an egg.
Note that this is an active Christmas Tree Farm, so there may be a farmer or two tending to the trees. But no worries you probably won't even notice them if they are there.