Classic, cozy farmhouse in the 4 season playground of VT's prettiest town!

Classic, cozy farmhouse in the 4 season playground of VT's prettiest town!

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The farmhouse, built 1860s, renovated 2001,  improvements added 2021.
Veraison in our vineyard; when grapes start to turn color we harvest for verjus
Front porch, vineyard views
A view from front porch on a beautiful summer morning
New french doors provide vineyard views from Master bedroom

Overview of Classic, cozy farmhouse in the 4 season playground of VT's prettiest town!

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Woodstock, VT
  • Popular LocationWoodstock Town Hall Theatre6 min drive
  • Popular LocationMarsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park8 min drive
  • Popular LocationBillings Farm and Museum8 min drive
  • AirportRutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Middle Room

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs North Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs South Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Classic, cozy farmhouse in the 4 season playground of VT's prettiest town!

Our recently renovated1860’s farmhouse, on 95 acres abutting the banks of the Ottauquechee River, is 3 miles from historic Woodstock Village across the Lincoln Covered Bridge on a dead end dirt road. We have a small vineyard in the front field and it's a 2 minute saunter to our family's self-serve organic produce farm stand in the lower field. The vineyard produces organic method verjus. A five minute stroll across the covered bridge will bring you to The Lincoln Inn & Restaurant, considered a culinary destination. There are many excellent restaurants within easy driving distance: Simon Pearce, Cloudland Farm, Prince & Pauper, Woodstock Inn, Sante, Mangalista, 506 on the River, Worthy Kitchen, Melaza Bistro, Quechee Club, Kedron Inn, Barnard Inn and many more, including a cute little cocktail bar, Au Comptoire in downtown Woodstock.
Woodstock Village provides great shopping, with spa and fitness options at the Woodstock Inn & Resort. Numerous outdoor activities nearby include walking, hiking, biking, tubing, swimming, kayaking, hunting, fishing, golfing, tennis, paddle and pickle ball, riding, skating, sledding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, cross country and downhill skiing. The farmhouse is 20 minutes to the Killington Skyeship, 40 minutes to Okemo, and 15 minutes to Saskadena Six (formerly Suicide Six). A 10 minute drive to the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Park provides trails for walking and cross country skiing, wagon and sleigh rides, as well as educational activities at the Billings Farm Museum (great for kids).
There are multiple music and theater venues within easy driving distance, including Feast & Field in Barnard, Artistree in Pomfret, concerts on The Green and East End Park in Woodstock, Comedy in Bridgewater, Northern Stage in White River Jct, Lebanon Opera House and several theaters at HOP in Hanover, to name a few.
Beer, spirits and wine lovers can explore the local craft breweries, distilleries, wineries and cider makers in the area: Long Trail Ale, Harpoon, Upper Pass, Vermont Spirits, Whistlepig, Silo, La Garagista, and Fable Farm Fermentory to list a few.
Our farmhouse features a kitchen with updated appliances including a new double oven with a 5 burner stove top, original wide board floors, a two person soaking tub, an antique dining table that can expand from seating 4 to seating 8 or more, a sitting porch and fire pit overlooking the vineyard and several acres of field, perfect for star gazing. Guests may walk, snow shoe (we have 4 pair for your use), or cross country ski the fields and old logging roads up the hill, hunt the property during legal seasons, or tour the produce garden and explore or fish along the banks of the Ottauquechee River. The upstairs middle bedroom and bath each boast a slanted Vermont window (aka witch windows in folklore). The downstairs bedroom french doors open onto the lawn and provide vineyard views.

We support solar panels in an array monthly through SunCommon to offset our carbon footprint; we use ecologically safe cleaning products and are always on the lookout for alternatives to single use containers such as laundry soap sheets vs large plastic tubs for detergent. We have a system set up for composting, recycling and separating food scraps from the landfill (per VT law).


Please note: The farm and vineyard are worked by me and my family and occasionally we have outside assistance. There will be days when people will be in the vineyard, accessing the basement and the barn, to carry out tasks. Guests should consider this a "Farm Stay" and are welcome to learn about our operations and join in or just observe agricultural activities if desired. Classes in cooking with verjus and basic organic methods will be offered by appointment. Guests at the vineyard house are asked to be cautious when walking through the vineyard: uneven ground, rocks and holes, trellis wires and anchor wires extending from the trellis end posts are trip hazards. Wires are marked with bright yellow for safety, but walking in the vineyard after dusk is discouraged.

If you wish to bring dogs to the property, you will need to bring a crate. Your pup must stay in the crate anytime you leave it alone in the house. If you take your pet outside, it is wise to keep them on a leash. In addition to the circumstance that people walk the road with their dogs, there are numerous temping scents to follow everywhere (hedgehogs, porcupines, skunks, raccoons, deer, moose and bear). Deer may be dropping fawns in spring. If dogs chase deer anytime of the year, the game warden may shoot the dog. Protect your wonderful pets and help them be less anxious by following these rules.

Property manager

Sharen Conner
Premier Host
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Languages

English

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pets must be crate trained and remain in crate anytime the owner leaves them unsupervised.
Keep on a leash to protect your pet from wildlife encounters that may result in a visit to the vet.
Always keep pets off of furniture and beds.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Woodstock

This farm stay is located in West Woodstock, a neighbourhood in Woodstock, and is in a rural area and on a river. Woodstock Town Hall Theatre and Billings Farm and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Union Arena Community Center and Red Wagon Toy Company. Green Mountain Rock Climbing Center and Sugarbush Farm are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Woodstock, VT

What's nearby

  • Woodstock Town Hall Theatre - 6 min drive
  • VINS Nature Center - 8 min drive
  • Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park - 8 min drive
  • Billings Farm and Museum - 8 min drive
  • Quechee Gorge Bridge - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • White River Junction Station - 31 min drive
  • Lebanon, NH (LEB-Lebanon Municipal) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Woodstock Farmers Market - 4 min drive
  • Worthy Kitchen - 10 min drive
  • Long Trail Brewing Company - 9 min drive
  • Red Rooster at The Woodstock Inn and Resort - 7 min drive
  • Maplefield At Woodstocks - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic, cozy farmhouse in the 4 season playground of VT's prettiest town! pet-friendly?

Yes, this farm house allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Classic, cozy farmhouse in the 4 season playground of VT's prettiest town!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic, cozy farmhouse in the 4 season playground of VT's prettiest town!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Classic, cozy farmhouse in the 4 season playground of VT's prettiest town! located?

Located in West Woodstock, this farm stay is within 3 miles (5 km) of Union Arena Community Center, Ottaquechee River and Five Elm Arches. Woodstock Town Hall Theatre and Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park 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

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sorana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
February ski trip
We rented the Vineyard house for an extended period as we ski Killington. The house is charming, comfortable and big enough to accommodate our 2 adult children and their significant others. Sharen and Mike were wonderful hosts! We will return to the Vineyard house for sure!
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

kelly k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location
Excellent location Your on a dirt road but so close to town
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to exhale….
We had a simply lovely stay from start to finish. This home was immaculately clean while cozy and warm. Communication with Sharen went above and beyond to insure that we were comfortable and knew all about local spots and restaurants. We followed many of her restaurant and venue suggestions. All were wonderful!! At my request, the host stopped by to talk about the vineyard and their Verjus. I can’t wait to try my bottle! Next time (and there certainly will be!), we plan to cook in one night. With the amazing farmers market down the road and extremely well appointed kitchen we look forward to it! One of my favorite stays ever.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quintessential Vermont Farm House
This lovely, charming home was just as described. It was fully appointed with everything we needed for 4 adults, a toddler and a preschooler. Great bathrooms, superb kitchen, lots of communal seating areas. The outdoor setting was breathtaking and to top it off, you approach on a wooden bridge!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vermont girls trip
A wonderful hideaway so close to everything. Unique property with a vineyard in front and river on the other side. Perfect for quiet getaway and great house for playing cards and chilling. We explored Vermont and the location was perfect. Sheran was a wonderful hostess. Kim and friends
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sharen Conner

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I am a recently retired special education teacher. In 2009, my family planted a small vineyard in the front field and I became the vigneron/viticulturist, squeezing tasks into afternoons, weekends and summer vacations. I made wine for 4 years, two years using conventional modern methods and two years I made "natural" wines using an ancient technique called pied de cuve. I now focus on making verjus, or "green juice", the perfect acid for cooking. Verjus, which is non-alcoholic, is currently becoming better known recently, making a splash in articles in Bon Appetite and the NYTimes on "mocktails". Verjus is typically used to make sauces for chicken and fish, the most well known recipe is Mussels in Red Wine Verjus. Verjus is substituted for vinegar in salad dressing so as not to ruin the palate for the wine served with a meal. It's also used as a marinade for meats or veggie dishes, adding a lemony zing to soups and stews and even as a citrus substitute for guacamole. Now that I am retired, I want to expand my verjus production and explore more areas of permaculture. I am joining forces with my sister, Kate, who grows a market garden and runs a self-serve farm stand in the lower field as Lincoln Bridge Farms. We are committed to educating our peers and the next generations about growing food, cooking with verjus and the freshest ingredients, using organic methods and someday providing farm-to-table dining experiences in the vineyard. Kate has cooked for Simon Pearce Restaurant for 30+ years and knows fine cuisine. I am just an avid foodie, however I am committed to learning and teaching others about hardening or altering systems to offset the increasing vulnerabilities that extreme weather events present.

Why they chose this property

My grandfather bought this property in 1945 at the end of WWII. My mom came every summer since she was 14 years old and I have come here many times a year since I was born. When I was 11 yrs old, I wrote in a guest book we kept at the house that I loved this place so much I wanted to live here when I grew up. Fast forward to my late 20s and I did move here. In 2001, I renovated the house and added 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. I met my husband in 2007 and we recently moved into his family home nearby. I want to share this beautiful setting with others while supporting the agricultural endeavors the family has begun and preserve the property for following generations. I am teaching my great nephew to be a viticulturist and make verjus in hopes that he will carry on this new "tradition" or create his own agriculture projects, and offer that opportunity to his siblings and cousins. They are the future.

What makes this property unique

As a child I adored the slanted "Vermont window" in the upstairs bedroom and so added a second slanted window when I renovated to mirror the first. The wide board floors laid in the late 1860s add a warmth and charm that can't be beat. The sunsets and rainbows seen from the porch and east facing windows overlooking the vineyard are fabulous. The old section of the house has low ceilings which keep it feeling cozy and an open plan to allow a sense of spaciousness at the same time. The fields and woods are perfect for walks and hikes up old logging roads. The river offers opportunities to cool off on hot summer days. The dead end road has little traffic and is perfect for a daily walk to the end and back without cars zooming past every other minute. The VAST trail is accessible to the road a quarter mile from the house and can be used for snow mobiles, ATVs, X-county skiing, snowshoeing and hiking. Or you can hike up through the property to the property line to walk the VAST trail. Every day I come here, I drive across the beautiful and historic Lincoln Covered Bridge. For me, this is paradise. I hope you like it, too.

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