10/10 Excellent
Douglas M.
5 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Douglas M.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Entire home
Historic Depot Area Farmhouse
Holiday home in Manchester Center with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8232.3 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Manchester, VT
- Place, Battenkill River2 min walk
- Place, Manchester Designer Outlets10 min walk
- Place, Lye Brook Falls13 min walk
- Airport, Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)40 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Master Suite
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
First floor half bath
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Master Suite Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Historic Depot Area Farmhouse
Thoughtfully restored 1890 Colonial in the Historic Depot Area of Manchester. Recently renovated to today’s standards with character and charm. Modern amenities, cook’s kitchen, big, cozy wrap around porch, patio dining, sunset mountain views. Walk or short drive to everything - restaurants, outlets, weekly Farmers’ Market, spin/yoga studio, cute shops, Battenkill River. 10 minutes to Dorset Horse Show. Short drive from Bromley, Stratton, Magic ski areas. 45 minute drive to Okemo and Mt. Snow. Explore southern Vermont!
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Manchester Center
Manchester Center is home to this holiday home. Hildene and Dorset Playhouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Equinox Preservation Trust and Emerald Lake State Park. Vermont Summer Festival and Bromley Alpine Slide are also worth visiting.
Manchester, VT
What's nearby
- Battenkill River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Gander Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Manchester Designer Outlets - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Lye Brook Falls - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- American Museum of Fly Fishing - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 10 min walk
- Stewart's Shops - 3 min drive
- Dunkin' - 17 min walk
- Zoey's Double Hex - 2 min drive
- The Works Bakery Cafe - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by Robert Shortsleeve
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