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Peaceful ranch retreat

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Winter in Vermont
Wintertime behind the house
Pond behind the house
Back porch over looking pond
Front of house

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

Trundle bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

master bedroom bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Shared with bedroom 2 & 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden

About this property

Peaceful ranch retreat

Cozy ranch retreat, nestled in the heart of the green mountains on a gently sloping meadow overlooking a lovely pond. Peaceful and secluded. Watch the seasons and leaves change as you sit by the large bay window at the kitchen table. Relax after a day of hiking, biking or skiing/snowboarding or just sit and enjoy the fresh Vermont air on the covered deck with your morning tea or coffee.

Please be aware that use of the pond is not allowed.

House is 5 min from Weston Priory or Belmont.

The space
Amenities include wifi, console piano, large parking area, books and movies, outdoor grill, roomy, well supplied kitchen, mudroom entry with half bath, washer and dryer, comfortable furniture. The queen bedroom has its own bathroom and leads out to a living room. The other two bedrooms share a full bath and a common area. The dining room is central with beautiful views of the pond and hillside. This is a no frills home, that is very open and inviting.

Guest access
Please note that 4WD or AWD in highly recommended during the winter season in this part of Vermont.
There is a trail across the meadow that has a private access to the VAST Snowmobile Trail. This trail is great for hiking or snowshoeing.

Other things to note
There is no house phone. You will be able to connect via Wi-Fi to cell service through your smart phone. Make sure your phone is set up for Wi-Fi calling in your phone settings. Also, please note that there are a few good sized hills to drive up to get to this home. During the winter season we strongly suggest AWD or 4WD vehicles.

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About the area

Mount Holly

Located in Mount Holly, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Community Historical Museum of Mount Holly and Mill Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Weston Priory and Phineas Gage Memorial. Timber Ripper Mountain Coaster and The Ice House Ice Skating are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
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What's nearby

  • West River - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Community Historical Museum of Mount Holly - 8 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Weston Priory - 8 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Star Lake - 9 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Weston Playhouse - 13 min drive - 18.2 km

Getting around

  • Rutland Station - 29 min drive
  • Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Waffle Cabin - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Roundhouse Cafe - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Loft Tavern - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪43 North - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪The Sitting Bull Restaurant & Bar - ‬22 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Adam L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was extremely accommodating and helpful . Great communication . House met our needs for weekend ski trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family friendly. Host was very helpful and quick to respond to all inquiries. Fixtures and furniture are dated, but comfortable and fully functional.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan 2026
Thank you for being our guest and for your kind review. We are grateful you had a good visit here in Vermont and know you are welcome back. Happy New Year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David Z.

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

Cozy Ranch

Very clean and comfortable with scenic property
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Feb 2024
David, thanks for being such a gracious house guest. It was a pleasure to host you and your son and please know you are welcome back
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph F.

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

Okemo ski trip

Very nice property and very good owner a little away from Okemo or skiing, which was our destination. Probably 10 miles. Does require four-wheel-drive when conditions get snowy this was the case with us as we got probably a foot of snow during our stay there they’re very good about getting the gravel road down from the driveway cleared. this is probably a distance of maybe 2 miles at most. As most Vermont gravel road there’s plenty of traction probably better than paved roads. would definitely stay again. House was fully equipped spices so there’s very little you need to bring.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb 2025
Thanks so much for your kind review and for taking such good care of the house. Our hope is that everyone whom stays at our families house has a wonderful stay, so we are happy to hear you had a good stay there. We are grateful for you being our guest and look forward to your return sometime
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