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Artful Lodging & Retreats Civil War Infirmary 2nd Fl'r 3 Bdrm Apt Montpelier VT

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This is the street view of the property.
This is the sunset in our back yard looking at the state capital and Camels Hump
Terrace/patio
This is the king bedroom, which faces west and gets lots of afternoon light.
This is the king bedroom, which faces west and gets lots of afternoon light.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Montpelier, VT
  • Vermont College of Fine Arts
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Vermont State House
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Central Vermont Medical Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Stowe, VT (MVL-Morrisville-Stowe State)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Artful Lodging & Retreats Civil War Infirmary 2nd Fl'r 3 Bdrm Apt Montpelier VT

This sunny, beautifully decorated, fully furnished apartment is in an historic Civil War Infirmary building, part of the Sloan Hospital, and was rolled down the street from the Vermont College green in the 1870's, then fully updated with every modern convenience! The apartment is cozy during winter with loads of windows and sunshine, and cool in summer with A/C in the bedrooms if you feel you need it. The apartment includes a fully outfitted kitchen and bathroom with anything you might need. Hardwood floors add to the charm. There are 3 bedrooms - 2 rooms have Queen-size beds and 1 has a King. There is an additional cot available and one of the queen bedrooms has a couch for lounging on and can serve as a living room too. The landing area has loads of books and games, and I always put in special stuffed animals and toys suited to the ages of visiting children. Our backyard has a spectacular view of Camel's Hump and the valley with the capitol building and downtown. We welcome guests to sit and enjoy cocktails at sunset or have a barbecue. (Just ask so we can coordinate with our other guests.) The house is walking distance to downtown, very near the college green and VCFA campus, and many area attractions and resorts, including Stowe, Sugarbush, Trapp Family Lodge, and Bolton Valley (all 30-40 minutes drive). Kellogg Hubbard Library in town holds many events for kids, a local rec center has tennis courts, several ball fields and a pool. There is a reservoir for cookouts and swimming in summer, and many rivers and streams to play and fish in right in town. We have kayaks, nordic skis, snowshoes, and other sporting equipment we are happy to share. Montpelier is a great central location for day trips, and we are happy to be your guide. Check out the Montpelier Alive schedule and the city website, as well as Lost Nation Theater. Burlington and Lake Champlain are a 35 minute drive, and hiking trails are 20-30 minutes away to Camel's Hump and White Rocks/Hunger Mountain trailheads. The city circ bus stops regularly in front of the house and will quickly bring you to pick up groceries. We have two movie theaters in town as well! This is truly your home away from home!
If our calendar is full, please contact me as we have two other apartments here: listings #971889 (Mountain-View Studio +1 Bdrm) and #614274 (1st Floor just below this apt). Please note that all of the apartments can be rented for a group discount. Contact me for details!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We are happy to have children at the property!
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Events

No events allowed
Please check with us before booking an Event.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You MUST meet Vermont's SAFE TRAVEL Guidelines in order to stay at this property. Please reference: accd.vermont.gov prior to booking.
Please arrange in advance to hold a gathering in the yard as it is shared with the other guests staying at the property.
Quiet hours both inside and outside the house are between 9:30 pm and 8:30 am.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please check with us before booking an Event.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Montpelier

Located in Montpelier, this apartment is in the city centre and in the mountains. North Branch Vineyards and Cold Hollow Cider Mill are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Waterbury Center State Park and Ainsworth State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Ceres and Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Montpelier, VT

What's nearby

  • Vermont College of Fine Arts - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ceres - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Vermont State House - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Hubbard Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Central Vermont Medical Center - 8 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Montpelier Station - 6 min drive
  • Montpelier, VT (MPV-Edward F. Knapp State) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sarducci's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Three Penny Taproom - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Penzo Pizza - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Birchgrove Baking - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Artful Lodging & Retreats Civil War Infirmary 2nd Fl'r 3 Bdrm Apt Montpelier VT pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Artful Lodging & Retreats Civil War Infirmary 2nd Fl'r 3 Bdrm Apt Montpelier VT?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Artful Lodging & Retreats Civil War Infirmary 2nd Fl'r 3 Bdrm Apt Montpelier VT?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Artful Lodging & Retreats Civil War Infirmary 2nd Fl'r 3 Bdrm Apt Montpelier VT located?

This family-friendly Montpelier apartment building is located in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of T.W. Wood Art Gallery and Vermont College of Fine Arts. Lost Nation Theater and Ethan Allen Statue are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful historic home!

We had a great time in Vermont and happy we chose to stay here! Great location in downtown to walk to a grocery store or Main Street. We felt welcome and loved the beautiful hilltop view!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise R.

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

Close to many things and great views !

Great place to stay in Montpelier. Beautiful views. Friendly and knowledgeable host. Walk to nearby college and farmers market.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Adrian C.

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

Lovely visit to Montpelier

We stayed in the 3 bedroom apartment - a real slice of historic Montpelier. Beth, the owner, was vey welcoming. Unfortunately, we had to shorten our stay, but Beth was very understanding and accommodating in this.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

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

Great spot in Montpellier

Rented the 3BR which was perfect for a friend and I, and would have been comfortable for 6 easily. 15 min walk downtown and 30-35 to Stowe. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Craig K.

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

Lovely stay close to town

Lovely historic lodging in nice neighborhood and close to town. Beth greeted us on our arrival. So friendly and helpful. Beautiful garden and sitting area to enjoy the valley view and sunset. Easily walkable to town. Comfy beds. Would have enjoyed a sitting area to gather but the weather was wonderful so we spent a lot of time outside. Next time I hope to ask Beth more about the history of this building. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronny O.

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

Great Place to stay for VT ski!

I spent two days with my kids (18 and 20 years) at Beth's place and had great time! Very conveniently located in Montpelier, allows for easy access for a bunch of ski resorts as well as the convenience of being in a city with good restaurants. Beth was just fantastic from the minute we booked the house. She waited to show us the house, which is very convenient for a group (3 spacious bedrooms). We had no trouble at all and really enjoyed our stay at Beth's place, and she checked in daily with us to make sure everything went well. I would highly recommend Beth's place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Benjamin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nice place and location, strange and misleading

Very nice, clean place, but there's a couple things that need to be clear in the ad. There's no washer/dryer, the owner offered to do laundry for a really high price. Three bedrooms but, effectively, one parking spot. And there's no real common area, one of the bedrooms is the only place to gather. Good location, but I wouldn't stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reed S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Samantha P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rameen Z.

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

Wonderful stay

Rental owner was very kind. She even made us brownies on our arrival. The home has spectacular views of Montpelier and is within walking distance of downtown. Very convenient and beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

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

Comfortable Clean Historical Home in Vermont’s Capital.

Very easy stay in a home away from home. We skied Stowe every day and the 1/2 hour commute to Montpelier gave our teenagers just the right amount of time to regroup before getting back to Montpelier to rest up for another Fay of skiing. The owner keeps this historical home very clean and cozy for our family of four to rest, read, cook and sleep for a very enjoyable week of play: snowshoeing, skiing in Stowe. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Yasminka K., OTTAWA

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

Close to downtown Montpelier

This property is ideal for families or couples, as there are 3 bedrooms, 2 with queen size and 1 with king size bed. We thought there would be a living room area, so the space was tight for us ( 5 single women). The owner was very responsive, and the location is ideal if you're wanting to spend time in downtown Montpelier.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

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

Delightful and accomodating

Beth was great! There was a mistake with our booking and she worked it out in a lovely way. Our stay was peaceful and we had everything we needed! The hammocks were a delight!

8/10 Good

Stephanie G.

Cozy apartment with accomadating host

We rented the first floor apartment and found it meet our needs. The host Beth was very helpful allowing my daughter and her children to settle in earlier than the expected time and providing a pack and play and high chair and toys. The living room is unusual because it has beds and a couch which means there isn’t really a common area to hang out in after people go to sleep.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Molly B.

Attentive host and great house!

Beth was so great to work with. The place was perfect for us, and Beth was helpful when our travel details changed a bit! Hope to return soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maren C.

Charming home with a great host

Beth was so sweet. We had our kids with us and she had a pack and play, high chair and toys for them. The home was very comfortable! Wonderfully stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Terry & Steve B., Georgia

Beautiful Fall Weekend getaway

We really enjoyed our stay in the Artful Asian 2nd Floor apt. The space was clean and well appointed. Plenty of room for us (just 2), but also 2 additional bedrooms had space for at least 4 more. Beth and her family were very gracious, providing us with directions to town, recommendations on dining and shopping. We were also only 2 blocks away from our friends that live here and were able to walk to their house and also to the main street for dining. We would recommend this property, and we would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bryan S.

Another fantastic rental experience!

This was our second time staying here, and we have nothing but great things to say about the property and its owner. Beth is not just extremely responsive but incredibly proactive and a very generous host. We've stayed in both the upstairs and downstairs apartments, and we would recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone traveling with young children (as we did), or without. The apartments are lovely, and you will be in the best possible hands during your stay. We can't say enough good things. We're already dreaming about our next stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bethanne F.

Very cozy, clean and very gracious helpful host!

Very cozy, clean and very gracious helpful host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marika L.

Very lovely stay

We stayed in this beautiful home during my sons graduation from Norwich. The home is very centralized to all areas! We had a lovely stay. The home was very clean and the beds were very comfortable. My only suggestion would be to have a TV. Beth was very accommodating! She always returned messages answering our questions in a timely manner. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barbarina Heyerdahl H.

Highly recommended

We came to Montpelier to celebrate Thanksgiving with neighbors very near this beautiful house. It was the perfect rental. This is a lovely, quiet and convenient location for a visit to Montpelier. We highly recommend it!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Eddie D.

Great Stay

Stayed for a long weekend and really enjoyed it. Beth was a great host and her home is beautiful. The location is great and very quiet. Will definitely be staying here next time I'm in Montpelier. Don't hesitate making this where you lay your head while staying in Montpelier.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2015
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

JD R.

Perfect Vermont Experience

This home was perfect. It was BEAUTIFUL, historic, cozy, and accommodating in an extremely convenient location. Montpelier is easy to hop on the interstate from, and this home was SO close to downtown Montpelier and the charming square of the local cottage. It was a very quiet street but near the action. Beth was an incredible hostess- Anything you could possibly want, need, or have forgotten for your trip was in that house. There were toiletries, first aid, even a lit makeup mirror and blow dyer. She was flexible, friendly, and attentive. The beds were extremely comfortable (we slept like rocks) and the house just oozed a cozy charm. We all had our privacy and comfort despite there being 6 of us. I would absolutely recommend this home and will likely rent it ourselves again. -A. Rebold
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Our 2-bedroom apartment was just right!

I would recommend this lovely, inviting home to anyone who would like a quiet, comfortable alternative to Montpelier's hotel/motel offerings. It's an easy walk down hill to the heart of Montpelier (though not so easy going up!) and a great place to relax after a day of business or recreating. Beth was a most gracious and thoughtful host. She was exceptionally helpful and caring when a minor emergency arose in our party and generously communicative as we made our arrangements to book and arrive. The two bedroom suite (one bedroom adequately serving as sitting room) was perfect for our three-some, though the kitchen would be cramped for seating more than three at once. All was clean and well-maintained and just as described in the listing. The gardens and lovely view were a plus. The owner and family share this historic building with their guests, so loud music or partying are not appropriate. I would want to stay here again on a future visit to Montpelier.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robin G.

Good Alternative to VCFA Dorms

I stayed at Beth’s cozy upstairs apartment with another student during the 10 days of residency at Vermont College of Fine Arts. The apartment is just 2 blocks from the college (a 6-minute walk) and a 10-15 minute walk into town or to the wonderful Hunger Mountain co-op. The kitchen was well equipped and I was able to do lots of cooking for my restricted health diet. The bed was comfortable, and the room was furnished with all the items I needed to feel at home— a dresser, bookcase, desk, mirror, and a closet with plenty of hangers. Beth was quite welcoming and responsive to my requests for extra supplies —like more dishtowels or hot pads—but also let us have our space. The wireless Internet worked well and the lack of TV was a plus for writing and reading. It’s a great place to stay for residency if you can’t stay in the VCFA dorms or would rather not.

About the host

Hosted by Beth Damon

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I love sharing my home with guests like you! As my four children grew up the house was too big for me, so I decided to rent out to guests our spare rooms. I have created the apartments to be themed around the arts of different cultures, with real antiques I have collected through the years. This allows me to share my art collections and spread world cultural awareness, my favorite topic in education. I am an Artist and Art teacher and offer classes to my guests as well in my studio space. We love to share ideas with our guests about our favorite places to go, so please feel welcome to call and discuss any questions you have while planning your trip.
We hope you'll stay here, and look forward to hearing from you!
If you have a larger group, you may want to consider renting all three apartments, and just mention this in your inquiry!

Why they chose this property

Our home was the Commandant's house at the Sloan Hospital, a Civil War Infirmary located down the street and active during the last 1.5 years of the Civil War. In the late 1860's the building became part of a Methodist Seminary, and then was sold and rolled down the street on logs to its present location. I am an architect and designed and built the back addition to the home, fully updating it and using materials which well matched its history.
People who stay here just love it, and the central location both in town and in the state. It is about a ten minute walk downtown to hear live music or see a movie. Day trips can easily be planned in all directions to see many wonderful natural, historic, and tourist sights and attractions.
I am told the beds are extremely comfortable, as well as the bedding, and take a great deal of time carefully cleaning between all of my guests, doing the work myself.
We really enjoy our guests, and can't wait to meet you!

What makes this property unique

Our house is on a beautiful quiet walking street, and centrally located in town. It is a ten minute walk to downtown, and quite near to Stowe and Sugarbush resorts, as well as to Burlington's airport and Lake Champlain. There is a city pool and reservoir you can bring our kayaks to. Hiking trails are 5-30 minutes away with spectacular views. There are lovely restaurants a walk away, as well as live music, and terrific bookstores and cafes.

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