1868 CARRIAGE HOUSE-QUAINT + COZY-LESS THAN 20 MIN TO OKEMO!

Family-friendly guesthouse in Chester

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Dining
Interior
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
AU$227
avg per night

Explore the area

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Chester, VT
  • Place, DaVallia Art & Accents
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Vermont Country Store
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Okemo Mountain Resort
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest Room 2

1 Queen Bed

Guest Room 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
The current price is AU$227
avg per night

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About the area

Chester

Chester Depot, a neighbourhood in Chester, is home to this guesthouse. Baltimore Covered Bridge and Phineas Gage Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Okemo Mountain Resort and Crown Point Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Consider DaVallia Art & Accents and Bonnie's Bundles Dolls. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • DaVallia Art & Accents - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Springfield Hospital - 13 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Vermont Country Store - 14 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Okemo Mountain Resort - 24 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Magic Mountain Ski Resort - 26 min drive - 26.9 km

Getting around

  • Bellows Falls Station - 21 min drive
  • Springfield, VT (VSF-Hartness State) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Chester Country Girl Diner - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Md's Cybah Bier Garten - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Copper Fox - ‬13 min drive

About this property

1868 CARRIAGE HOUSE-QUAINT + COZY-LESS THAN 20 MIN TO OKEMO!

Our Carriage House is less than a mile to charming Chester Village-enjoy quaint restaurants and taverns, antique shops, art galleries and a country market.

Explore southern Vermont’s famous hiking trails, world class skiing, farms, winding rivers and breweries (near Harpoon & Long Trail)

Close proximity to the best of Vermont's ski resorts! (Magic Mountain, Bromley, Stratton, Okemo and Killington)

Come experience why Chester has been voted one of the top 10 most beautiful towns in Vermont!

Our quaint and cozy Carriage House, which once held horses in the 1880's is located in Okemo Valley and is perfect for city dwellers looking for a country escape, traveling families, romantic getaways, retreat weekends, girls trips, holiday stays, reunions, celebrations etc;

Our beautifully appointed space will make for a relaxing and peaceful getaway.

*Please note the main living areas (dining, kitchen, bedrooms, bathroom) are located on the second floor of the converted barn. There is a flight of stairs from entryway to living areas*

The Carriage House offers 3 bedrooms each with queen memory foam mattresses. It comes equipped with full kitchen amenities for preparing fresh meals from the local farmer's market or country store across the street. We provide fresh ground coffee, creamer and assorted teas. There's even a laundry room! We are also happy to provide a Pack and Play, high chair and baby gates for those traveling with little ones.

For Spring and Summer fun- take a hike! There are several popular hiking trails in Chester-Lost Mine Hiking Trail and Green Mountain Nature Trail. In Chester there is a town pool you can access or check out Buttermilk Falls in Ludlow for waterfall/swimming adventures. In Springfield there is a pick your own farm-Wellwood Orchards for strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, peaches, plums and cherries. For more outdoor adventures, bring your bikes, kayaks or golf clubs!

Fall is a time of wonder and delight in this quintessential Vermont town-perfect for leaf peeping, picnicking, apple picking, scenic train rides at Chester Depot (only footsteps away from Elm House) or enjoy the annual fall festival on the green in September.

In the Winter months, bring your ice skates, skis, snowshoes and snow boards! We are conveniently located near 5 of Vermont's finest ski resorts! (Magic Mountain, Bromley, Stratton, Okemo and Killington)

Anytime of the year is a great time to visit a maple sugar house, Mitch's Maples (less than a mile from our home) or the Vermont Country Store (less than 10 miles) or take a driving tour of Vermont's many covered bridges!

Be sure to check out the local dairy farm, Jersey Girls Dairy & Farm Store for fresh milk and dairy products or the nearby Farmers Markets in Ludlow and Londonderry.

For a more relaxing and rejuvenating adventure, spa services are available at Castle Hill Spa-an Aveda Concept Spa.

The Spring House Pool and Fitness Center at Okemo is another great place to unwind after a long day. Indoor pool, hot tub and fitness center.

DISTANCE FROM CARRIAGE HOUSE TO:
Grafton Inn-8 miles (12.8 km)
Magic Mountain Ski Area-13 miles (20.9 km)
Okemo Mountain Resort-15 miles (24 km)
Bromley Ski Resort-22 miles (35.4 km)
Stratton Mountain Resort-26 miles (41.8 km)
Killington Resort-29 miles (46.6 km)
Woodstock, VT-31 miles (49.8 km)
Manchester, VT-31 miles (49.8 km)
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport-Manchester, NH (MHT)-93 miles (149.6)
Bradley International Airport-Hartford, CT (BDL)-114 miles (183.4 km)
Boston, MA-136 miles (218.8 km)
New York City-249 miles (400.7 km)

Please note:
**There is a glitch on VRBO showing pool, hot tub, gym-we do not have these items, nor have them selected as an option**

We don't live on the property, but we have a caretaker nearby who can assist if needed. If an issue arises, please contact us right away so that we can solve it and you can relax + enjoy your stay!

We're only a text or phone call away!

You will find that cell phone service is sporadic in this southern region of Vermont-the Carriage House has a landline phone and long-distance service. (US & Canada)

In Summer months-we have a window unit AC-we do not have central air.

Amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack and Play, baby gate and highchair available
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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
Outside only

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please note: For the protection of our property, we have 1 exterior camera that is NOT monitored.

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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is 1868 CARRIAGE HOUSE-QUAINT + COZY-LESS THAN 20 MIN TO OKEMO! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 1868 CARRIAGE HOUSE-QUAINT + COZY-LESS THAN 20 MIN TO OKEMO!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1868 CARRIAGE HOUSE-QUAINT + COZY-LESS THAN 20 MIN TO OKEMO!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1868 CARRIAGE HOUSE-QUAINT + COZY-LESS THAN 20 MIN TO OKEMO! located?

This family-friendly Chester guesthouse is located in Chester Depot, within 2 mi (3 km) of DaVallia Art & Accents and Bonnie's Bundles Dolls. Vermont Country Store and Vermont Museum of Mining and Minerals are also within 9 miles (15 km).