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This place is a biker, skier and artist’s paradise 4 miles from Kingdom Trails!

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A house with a well-maintained lawn, a stone wall, and a picnic table.
A room with a bed, a wooden bench, and a door leading to another room.
A two-story house with a front porch, a chimney, and a well-maintained lawn with flowers.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, large windows with a view of trees, and a bookshelf with books and a vase.
A house with a well-maintained garden featuring a large tree, various plants, and a rock arrangement.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 6•1 bedroom•3 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Kirby, VT
  • Place, Kingdom Trails
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Burke Mountain Ski Area
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Lamoille Valley Rail Trail
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whitefield, NH (HIE-Mount Washington Regional)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Futon

Living Room 2

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

This place is a biker, skier and artist’s paradise 4 miles from Kingdom Trails!

If you are looking for the true Vermont experience, a 4 mile scenic bike ride to Kingdom Trails, this place is for you. The property is located on top of 40 acres, with views of Vermont's green mountains in all directions and not a road in sight. The house is a artisan's dream, with built-in cherry cabinets, hardwood floors and concrete counter tops. Everything you could possibly need is here for a perfect Vermont vacation; wood stove, washer and dryer, fire pit, well appointed kitchen, trails to hike and snowshoe and a small cabin in the woods (with it's own woodstove). Bike or drive 5 miles on a scenic dirt road to East Burke Village, surrounded by skiing and mountain biking trails. Or jump in your car and head out on the pavement to beautiful Lake Willoughby. If you're an artist, or just love beautiful places, there are plenty of gardens and stonewalls to sketch, paint or photograph, and some big trees to dream under.


My husband, and sculptor, David Tanych and I (Meryl Lebowitz) have been working on this property for the past 10 years. We designed and built all of the buildings, which include an art studio, woodworking shop, metal studio and house.
I consider this compound our finest collaboration. We love having people connect with the property and encourage you to feel creative here! Bring cameras, sketch pads, notebooks...or just chill. It's fun to walk the trails and check out David's ponds at the bottom of our hill.

Please let us know if you might be bringing a pet. We ask that they not be left by themselves in the apartment, unless crated..

If you're looking for a place that can feed your soul, as well as offer you access to the best of what Vermont has to offer, this is the spot. Kids love it too, and yes, we have a bb gun.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children’s blocks, books, dress up art encouraged
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
$30 per night. Please discuss BEFORE arrival
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Garbage and recycling should be dropped off in the correct bins in red barn. Make sure garbage can tops are tightly secured.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 919271
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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 fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Lyndonville

Located in Lyndonville, this apartment is in a rural area and on a river. Vermont Children's Theater and Dog Mountain, Home of Stephen Huneck Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Burke Mountain Ski Area and Dirt Church Brewing Company. Great Vermont Corn Maze and Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Map
Kirby, VT

What's nearby

  • Kingdom Trails - 16 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Darling Memorial Park - 16 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Burke Mountain Ski Area - 19 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Lamoille Valley Rail Trail - 19 min drive - 20.5 km
  • St. Johnsbury Athenaeum - 21 min drive - 22.7 km

Getting around

  • Lyndonville, VT (LLX-Caledonia County) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hoagie's Pizza & Pasta - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Pizza Man - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is This place is a biker, skier and artist’s paradise 4 miles from Kingdom Trails! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at This place is a biker, skier and artist’s paradise 4 miles from Kingdom Trails!?

As of 14 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at This place is a biker, skier and artist’s paradise 4 miles from Kingdom Trails! on 18 Aug 2026 start from AU$920, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at This place is a biker, skier and artist’s paradise 4 miles from Kingdom Trails!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at This place is a biker, skier and artist’s paradise 4 miles from Kingdom Trails!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at This place is a biker, skier and artist’s paradise 4 miles from Kingdom Trails!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is This place is a biker, skier and artist’s paradise 4 miles from Kingdom Trails! located?

Situated on a river, this apartment building is within 9 miles (15 km) of Kingdom Trails, Darling Memorial Park and Vermont Children's Theater. Dog Mountain, Home of Stephen Huneck Gallery and Stephen Huneck Dog Chapel are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 45 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Curt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cannot beat the view and the sculpture grounds
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay for our second time. Beautiful property with amazing views and sculptures. Great location for riding the Kingdom Trails.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy unit with an amazing view, convenient to town
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benton S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

Beautiful spot!

We had a wonderful stay here -- the views are amazing and it's such a peaceful spot. The caretaker was very responsive, and we were very cozy. It was a quick drive to Burke for skiing. We'd love to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erika G.

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

Beautiful setting close to trails

This property was fantastic! We had gorgeous views, the apartment was much bigger than expected. Our dogs were welcomed and had a great time. We were a few minutes from all the trails. This place was perfect for us, we would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

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

Spectacular Mountain View’s!!!

We loved our stay here, especially because of the outstanding views and privacy of this lovely home, accentuated by the owners paintings and outdoor sculptures. The home was very comfortable and had everything we needed. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heath R.

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

Winter on the Mountain

Such a beautiful property filled with wonderful art inside and out. Everything was perfect start to finish!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erika G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay once again! Our pups enjoyed the beautiful property so much, the trails are great and they enjoyed seeing other dog friends while they were there. We biked at kingdom trails just a few minutes drive away, and that was awesome as well. And thank you for letting us pick apples! We made apple crisp it was wonderful. And the sunsets were just perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

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

quick getaway

Magical property and accommodations. Will be sure to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David E.

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

A little piece of heaven

This property is absolutely beautiful! We have a great 3-day stay including our pup! We love to take her to Dog Mountain which is a short few minutes away so the location is perfect. Meryl, we enjoyed meeting you and David this time around.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

Great stay, beautiful property in the NEK!

Property was great! We had a wonderful time. The apartment is larger than expected, and the wood burner makes it super cozy on cold VT days. The location had tons of art/sculptures to take in with the landscape. We had a young child who enjoyed the toys and books available at the apartment. I would recommend this location to anyone looking to stay in Vermont’s North East Kingdom.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Région bucolique

Magnifique secteur avec la vue sur les montagnes et paysages bucoliques. Couché de soleil sur les montagnes est imprenable. Endroit de rêve et paisible et parfait pour amener une petite famille car le site est sécuritaire et l’espace est vaste pour qu’ils y jouent. Il y a de bonnes chances que nous y revenions l’an prochain.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danny v.

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

A kingdom in the Kingdom

Even though we just spend 2 nights here we enjoyed it very much. It’s such a beautiful location and the host is wonderful. We will return here for sure for a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey M.

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

Perfect getaway to disconnect

My fiancé and I loved our stay, and always a plus to have a place that lets us bring our dog! Great property and in the perfect location to disconnect. We love Vermont so this will now be our place to visit on the regular. Thanks again for such a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean D.

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

Lovely spot for a vacation

We had a wonderful stay. The location was amazing with a view that can't be beat. The space was warm, inviting and very clean. We enjoyed walking our dog on the trails out back. We would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyle S.

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

Beautiful Property with Incredible View

Accomodations were great! Stayed in unit 3, which is even better and more spacious than the listing photos demonstrate. Property is Idyllic with incredible views across a valley. Meryl was easy to communicate with, accomodating, and very responsive. The artwork thoughout is amazing. Anyone who who has ever worked with their hands will truly appreicate the metal sculptures, from both a workmanship and subject matter standpoint.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

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

Beautiful Views!

We had a terrific time staying in this property! Great location, just a quick ride from plenty of hiking and mountain biking. Meryl is a wonderful host and we would be happy to return in future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fritz O.

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

Beautiful Vermont views

Very friendly hosts and beautiful art make this a unique property to visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

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

Beautiful view!

We stayed in the apartment for a long weekend in June as a family of 3 with our dog. The location is perfect for a weekend on the Kingdom Trails, just a 10 minute drive into East Burke, and with a stunning view and plenty of woodsy trails to explore. The apartment was cozy, spacious and comfortable, and our dog had a ball playing with the owners’ dog. A great weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

caroline k.

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

cozy stay for skiing and unplugging

very nice stay! my mother and i stayed in the lower loft that had a great view and a wood fireplace. meryl and the property manager rob were very responsive and helpful. wifi is a bit slow for watching a movie and the entrance could do with a few hooks and a place for shoes and coats. other than those minor details everything about this place is beautiful and relaxing! i want to come back in the summer to enjoy the hiking trails on the property!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie R.

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

Great Place

Was a good quiet trip. Would go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Merrell T.

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

Best VRBO ever

One of best VRBO’s I’ve ever stayed at. Tuscany In Vermont!
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

AJ C.

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

Great spot

Great spot. Lots of room. Property is beautiful. We certainly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise W.

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

Exceeded expectations!

Such a great experience for my whole family. Couldn't ask for better accommodations, view, and hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

About the host

Hosted by Meryl Lebowitz

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I am an oil painter, who has been working as an artist for 30 years. David is a woodworker, and metal artist. Together we have collaborated on our property for 20 years. Recently, we have been spending our winters in California, perusing our art careers, returning to Vermont in time to plant the garden.

Why they chose this property

We bought this property with a vision of making it into a compound that would inspire creativity. It was a blank canvas with an incredible vista, except for the acres of clear-cut forest, which made it look as if a bomb had been dropped. First we cleaned up the land, which took a year, David built a barn to house our equipment on the second year, I started the perennial gardens, and together with our son, we began building the stone walls. The third year, my studio and David's woodshop were built, we then were able to work up here, while we lived off site. We began the house the following year, and David had the opportunity to build a structure with a rounded wall (the front wall of our house)....We lived in my studio for 6 months. Our first project in the house was an apartment, complete with David's beautiful wood cabinets and concrete counter tops. We lived there while we began working on the rest of our home. It is this apartment which we now rent on VRBO.

What makes this property unique

Benefits? This compound is like heaven. Gardens, trails, firepits, a cabin in the woods, fresh air, no traffic, walking and running loops, privacy, organic veggies, beauty, beauty, beauty....

If you want to vacation in a rural area, you cant do better than this. And town is only 4 miles away.

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