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Perfect vacation home and setting for writers and outdoor enthusiasts
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10 out of 10
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3 bedrooms 1+ bathroom Sleeps 6 139.4 sq m
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Goshen, VT
- Lake Dunmore19 min drive
- Branbury State Park27 min drive
- Middlebury College48 min drive
- Rutland, VT (RUT-Rutland Southern Vermont Regional)53 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Perfect vacation home and setting for writers and outdoor enthusiasts
Our 1830’s farmhouse is situated on 50 acres of open fields, wild apple trees and maple sugar orchard. The home has three bedrooms, one and one-half bathrooms, galley kitchen with pantry, dining room and living room. Relax on the comfortable large porch and enjoy breathtaking views of the Green Mountains. We even have a team of oxen grazing on the pastures. In addition, there are lovely walking trails in the fields and forest surrounding the farmhouse.
There is plenty of recreational opportunities in the area. Vermont's famous Long Trail is closely, plus the Green Mountain National Forest provides excellent hiking opportunities on Mount Moosalamoo, Romance Mountain, Mt. Horrid, Silver Lake and more. https://goshenvt.org/gmnf/ Easy access to swimming and quiet boating is available Silver Lake and Sugar Hill Reservoir, plus nearby Lake Dunmore's Branbury State Park. https://moosalamoo.org/swim-boat Access some of the best mountain biking in Vermont at the Blueberry Hill, Silver Lake, Chandler Ridge and Leicester Hollow trails, plus Chatfield Loop and Minnie Baker trails. https://www.trailforks.com/region/goshen-1567006814/
The house is easy driving distance to the towns of Brandon and Middlebury, and Middlebury College's Bread Loaf Campus. Brandon is only 15 minutes away and offers several wonderful restaurants and breweries, bakery, grocery store, boutiques, library, art galleries and local history museum. Middlebury is about 30 minutes away and offers a vibrant arts community and charming downtown, as well as all that Middlebury College has to offer. Burlington is one hour to the north, Rutland 40 minutes south, and we are a short drive away from most of Vermont's top attractions.
Bedrooms: Downstairs bedroom with a queen bed - upstairs room with a double bed, and another bedroom with two twin beds. All linens are provided.
Bathrooms: Full bath downstairs and half-bath upstairs, towels provided
Kitchen: Fully equipped kitchen. Large refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, double sink, coffee maker, toaster and microwave.
Living Room: Cozy seating area with braided rugs, comfortable couch, armchair, rocking chair and wood stove. TV and DVD player.
Dining Room: Seating for up to 6 people
Porch: Southerly views of the Green Mountains and Taconics with comfortable seating and dining area.
Extras: Gas grill for outdoor cooking. Adirondack chairs are placed in the upper apple orchard so that you can enjoy the mountain views. Plus, a fire pit with more Adirondack chairs for evening fires and star gazing.
Internet: High Speed Fiber
Heat: Wood stove and two heat pumps.
Farm: We have a pair of oxen which we tend twice a day. Caution - there is electric wire on the interior of the fence posts surrounding the pastures.
Barn: A two-story barn houses our oxen and stores hay.
There is plenty of recreational opportunities in the area. Vermont's famous Long Trail is closely, plus the Green Mountain National Forest provides excellent hiking opportunities on Mount Moosalamoo, Romance Mountain, Mt. Horrid, Silver Lake and more. https://goshenvt.org/gmnf/ Easy access to swimming and quiet boating is available Silver Lake and Sugar Hill Reservoir, plus nearby Lake Dunmore's Branbury State Park. https://moosalamoo.org/swim-boat Access some of the best mountain biking in Vermont at the Blueberry Hill, Silver Lake, Chandler Ridge and Leicester Hollow trails, plus Chatfield Loop and Minnie Baker trails. https://www.trailforks.com/region/goshen-1567006814/
The house is easy driving distance to the towns of Brandon and Middlebury, and Middlebury College's Bread Loaf Campus. Brandon is only 15 minutes away and offers several wonderful restaurants and breweries, bakery, grocery store, boutiques, library, art galleries and local history museum. Middlebury is about 30 minutes away and offers a vibrant arts community and charming downtown, as well as all that Middlebury College has to offer. Burlington is one hour to the north, Rutland 40 minutes south, and we are a short drive away from most of Vermont's top attractions.
Bedrooms: Downstairs bedroom with a queen bed - upstairs room with a double bed, and another bedroom with two twin beds. All linens are provided.
Bathrooms: Full bath downstairs and half-bath upstairs, towels provided
Kitchen: Fully equipped kitchen. Large refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, double sink, coffee maker, toaster and microwave.
Living Room: Cozy seating area with braided rugs, comfortable couch, armchair, rocking chair and wood stove. TV and DVD player.
Dining Room: Seating for up to 6 people
Porch: Southerly views of the Green Mountains and Taconics with comfortable seating and dining area.
Extras: Gas grill for outdoor cooking. Adirondack chairs are placed in the upper apple orchard so that you can enjoy the mountain views. Plus, a fire pit with more Adirondack chairs for evening fires and star gazing.
Internet: High Speed Fiber
Heat: Wood stove and two heat pumps.
Farm: We have a pair of oxen which we tend twice a day. Caution - there is electric wire on the interior of the fence posts surrounding the pastures.
Barn: A two-story barn houses our oxen and stores hay.
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Amenities
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Brandon
Located in Brandon, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Stephen A Douglas Birthplace and Robert Frost Farm National Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Neshobe Golf Club and Neshobe River Winery. Travelling with kids? Consider Bulwagga Books & Gallery and Liberty Hill Farm. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Goshen, VT
What's nearby
- Neshobe Golf Club - 13 min drive - 9.4 km
- Lake Dunmore - 19 min drive - 13.7 km
- Branbury State Park - 27 min drive - 17.2 km
- Middlebury College - 48 min drive - 41.9 km
- Pico Mountain at Killington Ski Resort - 53 min drive - 47.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Red Clover Ale - 13 min drive
- Cafe Provence - 13 min drive
- Kampersville - 23 min drive
- 22 Park Eatery - 13 min drive
- River Pub & Grill - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Brian Jerome

We have lived in Brandon for over 25 years and love this area of Vermont and all it has to offer. We use the farmhouse on weekends, it is only a short distance away from our home. We produce educational science videos and teacher's guides, etextbooks for K-12 classrooms and teachers. www.visuallearningsys.com In addition, Stephanie is a former state legislator and Brian restores and renovates local homes.
Why they chose this property
We purchased this hilltop farm as a weekend getaway, and for the beautiful pastures where our sheep grazed during the spring, summer and fall. Our team of oxen live here year round. We harvest the wild apple trees - and every fall we make cider from the delicious, tart apples. In the spring, we tap the maple trees and make enough syrup for our family and friends. The views are magnificent and we find much relaxation in our mountain home.
What makes this property unique
The property is one of the few remaining farms with open fields in Goshen. The land is situated next to the Green Mountain National Forest which provides endless possibilities of outdoor recreation, including biking, xc skiing, hiking, swimming, boating, birding and fishing. Many of our guests are writers, and find the location a wonderful place to work and vacation. The farmhouse is just a short drive from Middlebury College's Bread Loaf School of English in Ripton and is conveniently located between the thriving villages of Brandon and Middlebury.
Languages:
English, Spanish
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