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Banjo's Cottage near Middlebury & Recreation Areas

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A cozy room with a wooden floor, a red wall, a large window, a fireplace, and a dog.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a red washing machine, a microwave, and a refrigerator.
A bay window with a cushioned bench, a view of a garden, and a house in the background.
A red wooden house with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A dining area with a round wooden table, two chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a framed picture on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Overlooking the mountains, this cottage features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It accommodates 5 guests comfortably. Enjoy views of the surrounding landscape while visiting Moosalamoo National Recreation Area and Lake Dunmore.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Toys
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Barbecue
  • Dryer
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Leicester, VT
  • Place, Moosalamoo National Recreation Area
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Middlebury College
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake George
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Banjo's Cottage near Middlebury & Recreation Areas

Private getaway on our organic garlic farm with sunroom, wood stove, fully equipped kitchen & wifi. Walk to Fern Lake, wander our woods trails, explore the Moosalamoo National Recreation Area by foot, bike or kayak. Canoe Lake Dunmore, swim Silver Lake. Fifteen minutes to the Rikert Nordic Center, Blueberry Hill, and Middlebury Snow Bowl; an hour to Killington, Sugarbush & Mad River ski areas.
Easy access to Middlebury College, local breweries & top tier restaurants.

Coffee beans, teas, spices & a dozen fresh eggs provided.

Private parking is close to the entry.

Check in: 3:30 PM

Pricing: The listed base price is for two people; each additional guest is $35 per night. Accommodations can stretch to five or six people if we enlist the futon mattress & couches.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3825033vb
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

Brandon

Brandon is home to this cottage. Green Mountain National Forest and Moosalamoo National Recreation Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bulwagga Books & Gallery and Vermont Folklife Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Danforth Pewter and Kevin P. Mahaney '84 Center for the Arts.
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Leicester, VT

What's nearby

  • Moosalamoo National Recreation Area - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Middlebury College - 22 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Lake George - 42 min drive - 42.3 km
  • Pico Mountain at Killington Ski Resort - 43 min drive - 50.5 km
  • Killington Resort - 49 min drive - 59.5 km

Getting around

  • Rutland Station - 34 min drive
  • Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Clover Ale - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kampersville - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪22 Park Eatery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Brandon House of Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Li's Chinese - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Banjo's Cottage near Middlebury & Recreation Areas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Banjo's Cottage near Middlebury & Recreation Areas?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Banjo's Cottage near Middlebury & Recreation Areas?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Banjo's Cottage near Middlebury & Recreation Areas?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Banjo's Cottage near Middlebury & Recreation Areas located?

This family-friendly Brandon cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of Green Mountain National Forest, Moosalamoo National Recreation Area and Lake Dunmore. Leicester Town Hall is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was awesome! Perfect place for our family to stay. We would love to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A quiet, peaceful stay in a beautifully restored cottage. Close to hiking, Lake Dunmore and Fern Lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at the cottage! It’s very spacious and well stocked. The animals were the highlight of our visit- goats, chickens, and llamas! Lake Dunmore nearby was a wonderful place to spend the day and a smaller lake is walkable from the property. Nearby Middlebury has great food and shops. We hope to return in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
We had a wonderful stay. The property was exceptional. It was a wonderful surprise to find a kitchen stocked with spices and essential cooking items and high quality appliances.Our host shared organic just picked veggies from her garden and gave us tips on making friends with the llamas. The sheets were high quality an everything was so comfortable. When we mentioned that we would like to attend a concert in the park, our host delivered low back chairs.Highly highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2026
Elisabeth & her mom were wonderful guests—thoughtful & considerate—and they left the cottage in pristine shape. We'd be delighted to host them again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Banjo’s Cottage is one of our favorite homes we’ve stayed at. It is charming, cozy, spacious, clean, sunny and had everything we needed. We really appreciated the farm fresh eggs and delicious coffee that were waiting for us. The grounds are lovely, with a large garden, chickens and llamas. The area is gorgeous and there are many attractions nearby. The hosts were very welcoming and helpful. I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026

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