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Historic 18th Century Saltbox Farmhouse on Four Acres in heart of Manchester VT
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Single Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
About this property
Historic 18th Century Saltbox Farmhouse on Four Acres in heart of Manchester VT
The Oliver Rice House is a private estate tucked away right in beautiful downtown Manchester, Vermont. Stunning mountain views abound at this nearly four-acre property complete with pond and pool access, yet you can walk to all your favorite in-town locations. The estate consists of The Oliver Rice House and adjacent barn, built in 1768, along with a second historic barn, and the charming Wheelwright shop (soon to be a tiny movie theater), circa 1770. All of the buildings are oozing with period architectural detail and have been lovingly cared for. As well as the adjacent pond, the backyard of the Oliver Rice house connects to the town recreational fields, with tennis, new track, skateboard park, soccer fields, etc. The barn itself has horse stalls on its lower level where we keep chickens these days. There is even an outhouse on the property that belonged to the famous artist Grandma Moses, as well as a used bookstore/coffeeshop on the property. This is a lovely, historic, quirky property in the mountains of Vermont with easy access to world-class trails, natural areas to swim, farms, etc., and is only three hours from Boston and Montreal, 3.5 from New York City.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Manchester Center
Manchester Center is home to this holiday home. Equinox Preservation Trust and Emerald Lake State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Southern Vermont Arts Center and Vermont Summer Festival. Bromley Alpine Slide and Sugar Shack are also worth visiting.
Manchester, VT
What's nearby
- Lye Brook Falls - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Battenkill River - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
- Manchester Designer Outlets - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Dana L. Thompson Memorial Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Southern Vermont Arts Center - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 13 min walk
- Stewart's Shops - 18 min walk
- Willoughby’s Depot Eatery - 11 min walk
- Zoey's Deli & Bakery - 12 min walk
- Dunkin' - 14 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
4 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024
About the host
Hosted by Tim Rhys
Languages:
English
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