House in Orleans, VT
5 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this house rental
This one-level, 2,700 sq. foot structure is known as 'Gray Eyrie.' Built as their dream house by a retired professor & his wife, it sits atop Greensboro's Baker Hill with a 180-degree view over the village and 700-acre Lake Caspian, one of Vermont's most pristine lakes. The 80-acre property adjoins The Nature Conservancy's 256-acre Barr Hill Preserve, offering miles of hiking trails and picnic sites with sightings of wildlife and views spanning the Green Mountains of Vermont and White Mountains of New Hampshire. Biking is another popular activity.
A separate guesthouse (VRBO property 300035) with two bedrooms, sleeping four, is available for rent as well. A dock on the lake, 0.6 mile down Baker Hill, offers the house and guest house a canoe and private access to swimming, boating and fishing.
Both the main house and guesthouse are closed for the winter, Oct. 17-May 15.
Greensboro is a preeminently rural community in Orleans County, one of three that make up Vermont's fabled Northeast Kingdom. The village has several dairy farms as well as fields and forests conserved by The Nature Conservancy, the Vermont Land Trust and the Greensboro Land Trust. Greensboro has a richly stocked general store (Willeys), and a country club with tennis and golf that nonmembers can access for daily fees (MVCC). Several restaurants are nearby in the town of Hardwick (Positive Pie, Village Diner, Yummy Wok, House of Pizza). The village and hinterland offer picturesque drives over back-country roads beside rivers, lakes and hills.
Amenities: Large fireplace, phone, broadband internet, fully equipped kitchen and laundry except no dishwasher. Extensive library. Linens provided. Charcoal grill. Garden chairs. No smoking, please.
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A separate guesthouse (VRBO property 300035) with two bedrooms, sleeping four, is available for rent as well. A dock on the lake, 0.6 mile down Baker Hill, offers the house and guest house a canoe and private access to swimming, boating and fishing.
Both the main house and guesthouse are closed for the winter, Oct. 17-May 15.
Greensboro is a preeminently rural community in Orleans County, one of three that make up Vermont's fabled Northeast Kingdom. The village has several dairy farms as well as fields and forests conserved by The Nature Conservancy, the Vermont Land Trust and the Greensboro Land Trust. Greensboro has a richly stocked general store (Willeys), and a country club with tennis and golf that nonmembers can access for daily fees (MVCC). Several restaurants are nearby in the town of Hardwick (Positive Pie, Village Diner, Yummy Wok, House of Pizza). The village and hinterland offer picturesque drives over back-country roads beside rivers, lakes and hills.
Amenities: Large fireplace, phone, broadband internet, fully equipped kitchen and laundry except no dishwasher. Extensive library. Linens provided. Charcoal grill. Garden chairs. No smoking, please.
Keywords: House
Amenities at Spectacular Retreat Overlooking Caspian Lake, Private Dock
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Orleans, VT
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsGuests admire the friendly hosts, charming house, breathtaking views, and convenient access to natural beauty. They describe the property as a perfect peaceful retreat with various nearby attractions.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2020
Gray Eyrie is one my favorite places on earth. Clive and his family are friendly, generous, and wonderful hosts. The house and the view are incredibly special, and Greensboro is a charming community. The surrounding region provides so many ways to enjoy the beauty of the natural world. Am always sad to leave, and already planning my return!
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2019
Super charming family home- full of character and great books! Well equipped with all one needs for a perfect vacation.One very minor point- couldn’t find lake access described in guest book.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2019
We just came back from spending 5 days at the Gray Eyrie. We all wished we had booked for the whole week.
You can't beat the view. We enjoyed our dinners in the backyard overlooking the lake and its surroundings. We took many pictures.
The Eyrie is perfect for people who are looking for a peaceful retreat that is still close to many places to visit. From the house we had direct access to Barr Hill. That was a great hike. The Greensboro grocery store is only 5 minutes away. It offers anything you need to cook a delicious meal. We also had tea at a lovely place in Hardwick called the Perennial Pleasures Nursery.
The property also offers a private access to the lake that you share with renters from the guest house.
The owner of the house, Clive, is very friendly and welcoming.
Thank you Clive for renting out your beautiful property. We'll be back!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2019
We stayed 11 days and would love to return. The house was clean, sunlit and beautiful, with all the amenities you need and none you don't need. The tranquility, the amazing birdsong, the views and lake swims are unsurpassed. As an illustration of the peacefulness, we took a hike to the adjoining nature reserve and suddenly heard a low rumbling breaking the silence. Turns out it was the sound of cows chewing. Thank you!
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Top rated by guests
10Outstanding
(8 Ratings)
Guests admire the friendly hosts, charming house, breathtaking views, and convenient access to natural beauty. They describe the property as a perfect peaceful retreat with various nearby attractions.
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