Perfect for a peaceful get away in clean fresh Vermont air!

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A house surrounded by a pond with lily pads, trees, and a cloudy sky.
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A room with a table set for dining, a chair, a potted plant, and a view of a lake through curtains.
A two-story house with a front porch, a covered staircase, and a small deck.
A cabin interior with a wooden wall, a television mounted above a wooden cabinet, a door with a handle, and a sign reading 'PARSON'S CABIN'.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Green Mountain National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Woodford, VT
  • Place, Green Mountain National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Prospect Mountain Nordic Ski Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Stratton Mountain Resort
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Brown Bear Room

1 Queen Bed

Futon Room in open upstairs

1 Queen Futon

Red Room

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bed Room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bear Downstairs Bathroom

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

Outdoor Shower

Towels provided · Outdoor shower

Upstairs half bath

Soap · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Bennington

Located in Bennington, this cottage is in the city centre and on a lake. Robert Frost Stone House Museum and Bennington Potters Yard are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Prospect Mountain Nordic Ski Center and Prospect Mountain Cross-Country Ski Center. Bennington Arts Guild Gallery and Bennington Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Map
Woodford, VT

What's nearby

  • Green Mountain National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Prospect Mountain Nordic Ski Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Mount Snow - 31 min drive - 37.2 km
  • Bromley Mountain Ski Resort - 47 min drive - 80.0 km
  • Stratton Mountain Resort - 56 min drive - 70.1 km

Getting around

  • Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Miller’s Toll - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Papa Pete's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ramunto's Brick Oven Pizza - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Benner's Pizza & What Nosh - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect for a peaceful get away in clean fresh Vermont air! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Perfect for a peaceful get away in clean fresh Vermont air!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Perfect for a peaceful get away in clean fresh Vermont air! located?

Located in the heart of Bennington, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Green Mountain National Forest and Prospect Mountain Nordic Ski Center. Prospect Mountain Cross-Country Ski Center and Woodford State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
super cute and exactly as described!peaceful and quiet and would consider coming back for a longer stay!thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful vacation. We will definitely be coming back. It was so peaceful and so beautiful. So clean inside and outside. We all had so much fun including the dog
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin with a big yard right on a beautiful lake.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property itself is stunning, with the lake and mountains, making it a perfect retreat. The house is not only beautiful but also comfortable, offering everything needed for a relaxing stay. I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a peaceful and delightful getaway. It’s a place I would happily return to!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

Wonderful house, great hosts!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an absolutely incredible vacation staying at Linda's cabin right on Big Pond. Having all the boats to use was great, our dog loved swimming everyday, and Linda was the best host
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the most wonderful stay! The house and the property were beautiful, the amentities were excellent, and Linda Jane was an incredibly generous and accommodating host. We visit Bennington every year for Thanksgiving with family and we hope to rent with Linda Jane again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage is the perfect home-base for exploring southern Vermont. The personal touches and smallest details LJ has added to the home make it an exceptional stay. LJ is a fantastic host and very responsive to all communication, even quickly helping us when we had a user error with the lock (100% my fault). We all agreed that we got the best sleep we ever have in any rental we've stayed in. The loft is the best cozy cave ever! We are already looking forward to staying here again and continuing our explorations of the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving getaway

Enjoyed the cozy cabin feel. Property was extremely clean and when hit with snow the plow service was totally on top of it! A lovely stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Stay

The cabin was exactly as shown, stairs leading to top level were a dteep but worth the flight up. Absolutely great week in Vermont.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway on the lake

Loved the place and the stay. The pictures don’t do it justice. Its was everything we hoped for and more.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Long Weekend Stay

We had a very nice stay for our long weekend get away. The cottage has everything we needed and is very clean. We did not have the best weather, so looking forward to visiting again to be able to enjoy the kayaks and pond.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely lake getaway! Well- appointed, and very clean! Has everything you need to thoroughly relax in the woods! Bedding was super comfortably and Host linda was great ! Will be back !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time by the pond.

We came for a 4 day mini-vacation and we couldn’t have selected a better place to stay and get away from it all. We will definitely be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our day here. Clean, cozy house with a great bonus room and 1/2 bath upstairs for kids/ teens to hang out. On a lovely pond, quiet neighborhood and spacious yard. Fire pit was great and plenty of seating on the deck. We didn’t use the kayaks/canoes due to our short stay, but wish we could have. Easy check-in/ out, communication with owner was quick and seamless. Hope to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Recreation, rest and relaxation

We had a wonderful time during our week at the lovely Honey Bear Cottage. The cottage was beautifully decorated and well stocked with supplies to make our stay convenient and enjoyable. There was a great variety of watercraft available for our use as well. The property is well secluded to provide privacy and a restful, relaxing atmosphere.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dog vacation

We arrived to a super clean, fun space with a great yard and access to the pond. The house worked perfectly for us, with our two dogs. The owners were very responsive, and even left us a bottle of wine. We will likely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful home and experience!

We received the warmest welcome and were fully taken care of. Linda Jane went out of her way to ensure all of our needs were met and that we had an enjoyable experience. She was highly responsive to our questions and accommodation requests. We had a wonderful time enjoying the lake and surrounding area in the state and National forests!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an excellent 4 day stay at HoneyBear! We came to see our daughter graduate from Bennington College and Linda Jane left some graduation celebration items (my daughter is using the Class of 2026 cup right now) which was very thoughtful. While graduation was rainy and cold, the other days of our stay we had wonderful breakfasts on the deck over looking the pond and enjoying the baby geese swimming by. My only issues were the lack of bedroom doors...especially on the first floor. It was a little uncomfortable for my parents and my father-in-law. So grateful to have the half bath in the loft. We were good going up and down the ladder, but in the middle of night....Super comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen, wish we had booked for the week!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2026
Overall am happy that you enjoyed yourselves! I agree with the doors wish I could put doors there, have tried to figure it out but can’t come up with something that would work along with the ladder stairs! Hope you come back Lj
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Find

We travel to Vermont frequently. This was the best rental we have had. The property is sparkling clean and very cozy. The location is beautiful, and the host is very responsive, taking great pride in her property. I wish I could add more stars to my recommendation. My husband and I will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very cozy and had great views. Working with owner was a dream when we had a problem with internet. All fixed now, no other problems! Thanks so much Linda!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Labor Day Lake Vacation

The weather was perfect for enjoying this water front property. It was so easy and convenient to have plenty of boat and floatie options right on site, and the deck was perfect for mealtimes in the sunshine. Our teen and tween didn’t have much trouble navigating the ladder to the loft bedrooms, but it is something to note if there are less agile members of your party.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An All-around Winner!

What a lovely stay! The cabin was stocked with everything we needed and it was very clean and well organized. The photos don't quite do it justice. Peaceful lake views all day with mountains in the distance - what's not to like? We used the queen bedroom on the main floor and the bed was so very comfortable. We were there for two weeks, so we definitely used the kitchen - again, a well-planned space and well stocked. We hope to be there again!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ski weekend

Linda Jane’s place is absolutely wonderful! The house was sparkling clean and had everything we could need for a weekend ski getaway. Also situated on a scenic pond in a quiet neighborhood. About 30 minute drive to Mt. Snow. Only thing to note, the cabin is a bit open concept, so Linda Jane kindly provided a divider to allow for more privacy between the downstairs bedrooms. We had a great weekend with friends and would love to plan a trip back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place and so peaceful

The Honey Bear Cottage is adorable. The cottage is well stocked and immaculate. The adjustable bed is extremely comfortable. We did not get to use the fire pits or the upstairs bedroom but we did get to enjoy Big Pond, using the kayak and pedal boat. The hostess, Linda Jane is very attentive to your needs. Watching the stars from the deck is amazing. I would love to stay again. Very relaxing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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