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Sweet Escape Cottage on River

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Exterior
Exterior detail
Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Crystal Lake State Park
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Barton, VT
  • Place, Crystal Lake
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal Lake State Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Willoughby
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newport, VT (EFK-Newport State)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Sweet Escape Cottage on River

Newly rebuilt cottage on the Barton River with Trout fishing. Stroll through organic gardens with a small seasonal farmstand and chickens for fresh daily eggs. After your daily adventures, sit a chair in the crystal clear river in the back yard to relax at your home base. Table chairs and fire pit at the river. Grocery, restaurants, Ice Cream Stands and Crystal Lake within 1/2 mile, all in a fully walking quaint VT town. Lake Willoughby beach and it's hiking trails 7 miles. Barton Fairgrounds end of the street for Fair fun and regular horse pulls. Located between Jay Peak and Burke Mtn for winter fun/skiing. Orleans & Barton Golf within 10 minutes. Spring 2025 EV bikes rental for cottage guests...grab a picnic lunch and explore!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please don't alter the mechanical workings of the house, ie: heating and hot water systems. Ask for assistance

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3691264vb
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

About the area

Barton

Barton is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Willoughby and Crystal Lake State Park, while Bread and Puppet Theater and Old Stone House Museum are cultural highlights. Quechee Gorge Mini Golf and Jasper Hill Farms are also worth visiting. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby.
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Map
Barton, VT

What's nearby

  • Crystal Lake - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Crystal Lake State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lake Willoughby - 14 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Burke Mountain Ski Area - 30 min drive - 50.8 km
  • Jay Peak Ski Resort - 41 min drive - 59.9 km

Getting around

  • Newport, VT (EFK-Newport State) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Parker Pie Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Village Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Busy Bee Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Carriage House Cafe & Grill - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweet Escape Cottage on River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sweet Escape Cottage on River ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sweet Escape Cottage on River ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweet Escape Cottage on River ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sweet Escape Cottage on River located?

Situated in Barton, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Crystal Lake and Crystal Lake State Park. Lake Parker and Bread and Puppet Theater are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A very comfortable and quiet place to stay. The host is great and the house is adorable. We enjoyed our time here very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay again. We will see you in the Fall again. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2026
Hi David, it's Sandra in Barton. Just know golf season coming up and I'm running heat today! lol We have also been renting by month to travelling nurses so a lot of vrbo is blocked off. You can always message me and I can unlock this site for any time. Just let me know
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

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

Girls Trip

My friends and I were looking for an affordable getaway and we found it! A lovely little cottage and the owner was very nice! The space was clean and comfortabe. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Golf Weekend

Everything was perfect and just as advertised. We were 2 adults. We will try to be locking this in for our next trip up in this area for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kasia K.

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

Cozy little cottage In Barton, VT

We stayed in the cottage during the third weekend of October, yet the foliage was still beautiful. We were located just a few minutes away from Crystal Lake State Park, Lake Willoughby, and wonderful local restaurants like Roberto's Pizza and Barton Baking. The cottage was very clean and had everything we needed, including heating and a nice fireplace. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a perfect little house for our short stay in Glover, VT. It was attractive and well furnished and equipped for a short or long stay. My better half said ,about the house "I could live here". It's in a small town residential neighborhood. This is rural Vermont, where you make your own entertainment.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

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

Perfect Home Away from Home

Everything about this home was perfect from the moment we arrived. The porch is so welcoming but it is nothing compared to the inside. Everything is so lovely and kudos to the interior decorator! The home was stocked with everything you could possibly need including fresh eggs which we definitely enjoyed. There are beautiful gardens in the back of the properties and it is a nice peaceful walk to the river. Marty and Sandra went above and beyond as hosts, even updating us about the weather in the event we needed to use the heat. If you find yourself needing a place to stay in beautiful Barton, I highly recommend you stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved our stay here! It was cute and quiet, the owners were so welcoming and kind — eggs from their hens, some wood to make a campfire, a path to the river to explore…if you have kids, there’s a fabulous ice cream shop nearby with a fire truck you can sit in (it also has a slide!). Crystal Lake is nearby, and the cabin is located between Jay Peak and Burke Mountain, so it’s really great for outdoor enthusiasts. The cabin is on a quiet street with a sidewalk, which my toddler loved for riding her bike and meeting all the neighbors. It has a small front porch perfect for afternoon snacks or evening drinks. In the summer they apparently have an amazing garden, so we will be back to check that out. Definitely a gem!!
Verified

8/10 Good

Jane J.

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

Great little cottage

The property was ideal for our stay in the North East Kingdom. It is a very clean, comfortable, well equipped, newly renovated, nicely furnished cottage. The beds are comfortable. It is very close to Crystal Lake - about a mile away - which has a sandy beach, boats for rent and is very scenic. We came to the North East Kingdom to hike and we hiked Pisgah, Wheeler and Hor Mountains and also did a very pleasant hike in Perry Holbrook State Park. They are all within a short drive to the cottage. We also visited The Old Stone House Museum in Brownington and the Bread and Puppet Museum in Glover and the Sweet Scoops ice cream about half a mile north of Barton is not to be missed. The owners of the property couldn't have been more friendly or accommodating - supplying air conditioning units for the 2 upstairs bedrooms when the temperature and humidity started to climb. The only reason I haven't given it 5 stars is because I reserve 5 stars for the likes of "Buckingham Palace". Just to note that the bathroom is on the ground floor. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn B.

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

Chaleureux

Vraiment très belle place, très pratique et bien équipé, on dirait que chaque détail à été pensé. Bonne ventilation et chauffage efficace. Lit bien confortable... que demander de plus. J'ai eu de la difficulté a communiquer avec les gestionnaires a cause de l'application vbro. Quelque chose ne semblait pas me permettre de répondre au message. (Mais j'avais le numéro de téléphone en cas de besoin_
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2024
Sorry the translation did not work with vrbo. I try with my preschool French and have always wanted to be fluent. You remind me that I shouldn't forget that goal and I will try better.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Renee F.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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