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Historic 18th Century Saltbox Farmhouse on Four Acres in heart of Manchester VT

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A red wooden cabin with a porch, string lights, and a garden path.
A red building with a thatched roof surrounded by green grass and flowering trees.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a blue cabinet, and a window with a view of greenery.
A red building with a stone foundation, surrounded by a garden with blooming white trees and a wooden pergola.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, and a coffee table with books.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Near Manchester Designer Outlets
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Manchester, VT
  • Place, Lye Brook Falls
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Battenkill River
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Manchester Designer Outlets
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

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

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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3724225vb
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. Bromley Mountain Ski Resort and Stratton Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Green Mountain National Forest. Southern Vermont Arts Center and Vermont Summer Festival are also worth visiting.
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Manchester, VT

What's nearby

  • Lye Brook Falls - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Battenkill River - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Manchester Designer Outlets - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dana L. Thompson Memorial Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • American Museum of Fly Fishing - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Ye Olde Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Catering By David's - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic 18th Century Saltbox Farmhouse on Four Acres in heart of Manchester VT pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Historic 18th Century Saltbox Farmhouse on Four Acres in heart of Manchester VT?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic 18th Century Saltbox Farmhouse on Four Acres in heart of Manchester VT?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic 18th Century Saltbox Farmhouse on Four Acres in heart of Manchester VT?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic 18th Century Saltbox Farmhouse on Four Acres in heart of Manchester VT located?

Situated in Manchester Center, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Green Mountain National Forest and Lye Brook Falls. Manchester Designer Outlets and Battenkill River are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Property and Stay

The home was lovely and comfortable. The location could not be beat--- private, peaceful, yet close to the center of town. We thoroughly enjoyed every moment of our stay and will definitely seek out this wonderful property for future visits to the area.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb 2025
Thanks so much, Catherine! Hope to see you guys again soon.

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