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Cottage in the woods with a firepit, grill, washer/dryer, & AC - dog-friendly

Cottage in Wilmington with kitchen and fireplace

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Living area
Interior
Interior
Exterior
Living area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 379.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Lake Raponda
  • Place, Molly Stark State Park
  • Place, Hogback Mountain Conservation Area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Cottage in the woods with a firepit, grill, washer/dryer, & AC - dog-friendly

Little Red

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A fairytale retreat is tucked in the forest and near Lake Raponda in Wilmington. Here, you'll find scenic surroundings in the winter, spring, summer, and fall. Explore nearby Green Mountain Beach, Hogback Mountain Conservation Area, Haystack Golf Course, and Timber Creek Cross Country Ski.

After a day filled full of adventure, head back to your cozy quarters where you'll find plush furnishings (kept warm by the heat of a gas fireplace), a well-equipped kitchen, and a sun-drenched seating room. Relax, play, sleep, and eat in this little red cottage. Skiing gear can be cleaned in the private washer/dryer. And barbecued meals can be prepared on the gas grill.

End your evenings around the firepit, swapping stories and indulging in a s'more or two.

THINGS TO KNOW
Streaming services available with guests’ own account(s).

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 1. Weight limit: 15 lbs each.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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
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

About the area

Wilmington

Located in Wilmington, this cottage is near the beach. The Art of Humor Gallery and Jim McGrath Gallery and Studio are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mount Snow and Honora Winery. Buzzy Park and Southern Vermont Natural History Museum are also worth visiting.
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Wilmington, VT

What's nearby

  • Lake Raponda - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Molly Stark State Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • South Main Street - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Hogback Mountain Conservation Area - 9 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Mount Snow - 19 min drive - 20.4 km

Getting around

  • Brattleboro Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jax On Tap - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Snow Republic Brewery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wahoos Eatery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pizzapalooza & Beer Naked Brewery - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage in the woods with a firepit, grill, washer/dryer, & AC - dog-friendly pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Cottage in the woods with a firepit, grill, washer/dryer, & AC - dog-friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage in the woods with a firepit, grill, washer/dryer, & AC - dog-friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage in the woods with a firepit, grill, washer/dryer, & AC - dog-friendly located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Raponda and The Art of Humor Gallery. Molly Stark State Park and Hogback Mountain Conservation Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 60 reviews

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Jeff S.

Great location and super cute

Great location and super cute
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2/10 Terrible

Denise S.

A new bed is needed. Furnishings are dirty.

Location to the lake was excellent
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10/10 Excellent

christopher s.

Small weekend getaway

This was the perfect place, to get away for a few days isolated enough not to be bothered but also close to town where we can explore.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

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

Cozy getaway

Very cozy little house, close to everything, great hikes, and downtown was very cute!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John J., Chattanooga, TN

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

Great stay in the woods

My wife and I had a wonderful long weekend at this cabin. The location was great, and the cabin itself was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melynda H.

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

Excellent Girls’ Weekend Spot!

A friend and I stayed at this location for a few days in the autumn. Everything was as listed and it was perfect for our getaway. I would highly recommend this place for anyone I know looking for a quiet and quaint place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Saul M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Just Okay

Check in process was good but do you really need a 10 digit access code for the deadbolt? When we entered there was a strange odor. We thought it was the mini-split, but even opening wind didn't help so we ended upbo to the local waows
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa H.

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

Perfect Little Cabin next to Mt. Snow

A great little cabin close to Mt. Snow. Accurate description. Fire place didn’t work. Would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alyssa H.

Cute little home close to Mount Snow

Very cute little home close to Mount Snow. Was perfect for me, my husband, and my pup for a ski weekend. Only complaint is that the fire place shown didn’t work.

10/10 Excellent

Ian D.

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

Red Cabin

Cabin was perfect for our long weekend. Master bed mattress needs an update, but otherwise everything was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

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

A peaceful place

The Red House was adorable and wonderful! It was clean and tidy and had everything we needed. The location is perfect for trips to Wilmington and Brattleboro. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Denise S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Bed is on a slant and way too uncomfortable to sleep and needs replacement asap. Furniture not clean. Bug spray used was overwhelming to breathe. The kitchen was ok but used grill as preface. It’s a rustic cabin and like other post keep in mind its age. My biggest issue was the bed as I could not get a good night sleep for two weeks. The location was excellent.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Jennifer P.

Very cute but property management needs to step it up.

Propane gas fireplace didn't work, needs some cleaning improvement, but overall the owners have created a cute getaway.

6/10 Okay

Ila M.

Liked: Check-in, location

Snowy VT Trip

The house was really nice. I loved how remote it seemed and the snow was exactly what we wanted. It would have been nice to know at booking that the fireplace was not working since that was one feature we did really want, so we were really bummed to find out it didn’t work upon arrival. We wished that there was some sort of property guide as to how to work the heaters and the expectations on check out. Maybe a guide as to what to do or where to eat. In most of the other places we stay at there is a visitor guide or a house manual. Overall, we love Vermont and the cabin was just what we wanted for our quick family reset.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan F.

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

Beautiful cabin and very comfortable

Great location (close to Wilmington), quiet and comfortable. Tons of games for all the family (young children to adult). Loved the gas fireplace. Bed and couch was comfortable. Never found the remote to the bedroom TV, and tricky to figure out the living room TV. Felt quite at home. Would happily go back again. *Just know this is an older home and the floors slope going into the bedroom, so walk carefully in socks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Cabin perfection!

I’m forever overjoyed with the way people transform small spaces and this cabin is on point! I never even knew the lake was right behind the place! How my dog and I enjoyed our daily walks along the lake road. The lake is a paddlers paradise. Most days I was the only one out there. It IS cabin living so you’ll have some occasional hard water experiences and the fyi g insects are hatching now so they like to visit. Gratefully my dog loves to eat them. Enjoy.! We loved it and will be back for certain!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

Relaxing trip

We enjoyed Little Red very much. It was just what we needed. It was quiet and peaceful. The house was clean and comfortable. The white upholstery had some minor stains. There were some cobwebs at the very tippy top of the gas fireplace. Looks like a tough spot to clean! We stayed for a week and observed that it might have been nice to have a small microwave to reheat food. It might also have been nice to have an outside rubbish bin- being there a week we generated some trash. The dining room table was great. We used one end to set up some puzzles and still had space! The bed was comfortable with a plush topper that added lots of cushion. We had plenty of towels and the linens were very nice. There was a nice yard with a picnic table and a grill. Even though the lake is nearby, the access to it is not.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Niklas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about this stay was 5-star--great area, nice quaint place--except for 2 small points--the bedding, though did not smell dirty, had some hair on the sheets), and the cabin is considerably darker than the photo presents...very little natural light comes in. But those are simply FYIs for pickier travelers. I loved the place and would come back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Marsha S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Pictures are deceiving from what you see on listing cottage is very dark poor lighting, living room furniture is stained not very clean at all. First morning there while making breakfast the smoke detector randomly goes off , continuously while we manage to stop it temporarily within moment or so it goes off again unable to silence it. I Called VACASA representative to inform them of the situation and was told someone local would call to troubleshoot and come out this was Wednesday morning, Friday morning I receive a text asking if I would like someone to come out. Really no Show no Call until Friday…JOKE !What happens if it were a situation the renter wasn’t able to Manage? I see it as Very Poor Service.Cookware for those who cook was old non Teflon was just that non Teflon, no spices , scissors, foil, saran wrapping. Not even a pad of paper or pencil. Ordinarily property owners provide a guest services page outlining things to do instructions on trash removal, etc leaving a little personal touch when welcoming you to their rental, we did not find anything like that I found the little red cottage to be very disappointing over all. Would not recommend or return to this rental property.M.Sargent
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I absolutely loved my stay at the Red Cottage and it is my favorite place that I've stayed while visiting Wilmington. Peaceful, plenty roomy, less than 10 minutes to town and even closer to the lake. I have Celiac so have to bring items like a toaster to avoid cross-contamination but the kitchen has everything you need for your stay. The team was super responsive even before my stay. Highly recommend and look forward to my next visit!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

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

Enjoying a long weekend

We enjoyed enjoyed everything about our stay. The cabin was cozy - the kind of place we could easily relax in when we weren’t out exploring or hiking. We look forward to returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

David A.

nice little house

very quiet and secluded locaion

8/10 Good

JB V.

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

Great place and location

Stayed twice would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Amenities
We were very disappointed that the fireplace was out of commission. The pictures are very misleading, showing several pictures of a roaring fireplace. After reading older reviews it seems to have been out of service since September of last year. When we contacted Vacassa about it, all they kept saying was that it was no longer listed as an amenity. I'm sorry but when you show pictures of it working, people expect it to be working when booking this home. Also, the white fabric couch was pretty dirty - we put a bed sheet over it when sitting there. Great location though and at an affordable price. Could use a cutting board and a sharp knife for cooking. Wifi was in and out the whole time, hard to use phone/computer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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