House in Vermont
8 guests · 5 bedrooms · 4 baths
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
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
About this house rental
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Gorgeous,fully renovated Vermont Farmhouse in beautiful setting on 5 private acres, overlooking a 7 acre lake, just a few minutes from the amazing resort communities of Dorset/ Manchester, VT. Enjoy boutique shopping, great hiking, fine dining, swimming in spring fed lakes, winter sports, spas, the Dorset Playhouse and Weston Theater, horseback riding and so much more.
This is why guests love our home:
*Two country porches for your morning coffee- one overlooking the pond
* 5 very large bedrooms: 1 King bed (Master Bedroom on first floor "Deming Pond Suite", with AC), 4 with Queen beds (all with AC, "Meadows Suite", "Equinox Suite", "Hildene Suite") and 1 smaller bedroom ("Farm", without AC) with twin beds
* 4.5 bathrooms (check out the real Vermont Marble Sinks on the second floor!)
* open-plan gourmet kitchen (with large island, fully equipped, including stainless steel appliances, gas stove, dishwasher, lots of cookware, coffee makers, great assortment of spices, spacious pantry), adjacent to dining and family rooms
* beautiful, sunny dining room with hand-carved chairs (made in the US)
* family room with open fireplace and "Smart TV"
* beautiful formal living room
* wide plank hardwood pine floors throughout house
* outdoor firepit (for your s'mores)
* 3 Kayaks (available during summer months)
* picnic table
*outdoor bbq gas grill (available during summer months- you supply propane)
*free Wifi, also with a booster
You can't beat the perfect setting of this house:
*2 minutes to the Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show (July- August)
*5 min. to dining/ outlet shopping/ Cafés/ spas/ art galleries/ golf/ farmer's market in Manchester and in Dorset
*7 min to the “#1 Top Date Night Restaurant in the US- The Silver Fork”- 2021 rating by TripAdvisor
*5 min. to Emerald Lake State Park (beach, swimming, kayak rentals)
*5 min. to blueberry and apple picking at Mad Tom Orchard and Wildwood Blueberry Farm in East Dorset
*5 minutes to hiking
*6 min. to quaint Dorset with its marble sidewalks + our farmer's market (Sundays)
*6 min to Dorset's famous swimming quarry
* 15 minutes to Merck Forest & Farmland Center, a 3200 acre forested estate with a visitor center, fantastic hiking trails, camping in charming cabins, a real working farm (with farm animals, including sheep) and an enormous maple syrup production
*10 min. from our front door until you're on the ski slopes at Bromley which is a great ski area for the entire family!
*25 min. to the Stratton mountain ski area- lots of black diamond runs!
* 40- 50 minutes to 3 other famous ski areas (Killington, Magic, Mt Snow)
*1 hour to beautiful Lake George
*1 hour to Saratoga Springs with its horse racetracks, dining, shopping and more
-1.15 hour to Woodstock, VT (rated one of Vermont's quaintest towns)
*1.15 hour to famous Quechee (Simon Pearce Glass, dining, State Park and more)
* 2 hrs to Ben and Jerry‘s in Waterbury, VT
* 2 hrs to Burlington, VT on Lake Champlain
From the kitchen a wide hallway will take you to the side of the house that faces the beautiful pond. An elegant "formal" Colonial-style living room with fireplace wainscoting and a large Master Bedroom with gorgeous en-suite bathroom (including soaking tub and super size shower), walk-in closet and beautiful views of the pond, mountains and trees await. Additionally there's a powder room and a laundry room (if you feel so inclined to do laundry). On the second floor you'll find 4 more bedrooms (3 with Queen beds, 1 with twins) and 3 more bathrooms. All of the bedrooms, EXCEPT the twin bedroom upstairs, have AC through Mitsubishi Cooling/ Heating Units.
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We can accept small, non-shedding dogs on a case-by-case basis and depending upon a couple of other factors. Thank you for your understanding!
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PLEASE NOTE: For security reasons there is a camera on the exterior of our house.
Vermont License MRT-110665l74-001
Gorgeous,fully renovated Vermont Farmhouse in beautiful setting on 5 private acres, overlooking a 7 acre lake, just a few minutes from the amazing resort communities of Dorset/ Manchester, VT. Enjoy boutique shopping, great hiking, fine dining, swimming in spring fed lakes, winter sports, spas, the Dorset Playhouse and Weston Theater, horseback riding and so much more.
This is why guests love our home:
*Two country porches for your morning coffee- one overlooking the pond
* 5 very large bedrooms: 1 King bed (Master Bedroom on first floor "Deming Pond Suite", with AC), 4 with Queen beds (all with AC, "Meadows Suite", "Equinox Suite", "Hildene Suite") and 1 smaller bedroom ("Farm", without AC) with twin beds
* 4.5 bathrooms (check out the real Vermont Marble Sinks on the second floor!)
* open-plan gourmet kitchen (with large island, fully equipped, including stainless steel appliances, gas stove, dishwasher, lots of cookware, coffee makers, great assortment of spices, spacious pantry), adjacent to dining and family rooms
* beautiful, sunny dining room with hand-carved chairs (made in the US)
* family room with open fireplace and "Smart TV"
* beautiful formal living room
* wide plank hardwood pine floors throughout house
* outdoor firepit (for your s'mores)
* 3 Kayaks (available during summer months)
* picnic table
*outdoor bbq gas grill (available during summer months- you supply propane)
*free Wifi, also with a booster
You can't beat the perfect setting of this house:
*2 minutes to the Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show (July- August)
*5 min. to dining/ outlet shopping/ Cafés/ spas/ art galleries/ golf/ farmer's market in Manchester and in Dorset
*7 min to the “#1 Top Date Night Restaurant in the US- The Silver Fork”- 2021 rating by TripAdvisor
*5 min. to Emerald Lake State Park (beach, swimming, kayak rentals)
*5 min. to blueberry and apple picking at Mad Tom Orchard and Wildwood Blueberry Farm in East Dorset
*5 minutes to hiking
*6 min. to quaint Dorset with its marble sidewalks + our farmer's market (Sundays)
*6 min to Dorset's famous swimming quarry
* 15 minutes to Merck Forest & Farmland Center, a 3200 acre forested estate with a visitor center, fantastic hiking trails, camping in charming cabins, a real working farm (with farm animals, including sheep) and an enormous maple syrup production
*10 min. from our front door until you're on the ski slopes at Bromley which is a great ski area for the entire family!
*25 min. to the Stratton mountain ski area- lots of black diamond runs!
* 40- 50 minutes to 3 other famous ski areas (Killington, Magic, Mt Snow)
*1 hour to beautiful Lake George
*1 hour to Saratoga Springs with its horse racetracks, dining, shopping and more
-1.15 hour to Woodstock, VT (rated one of Vermont's quaintest towns)
*1.15 hour to famous Quechee (Simon Pearce Glass, dining, State Park and more)
* 2 hrs to Ben and Jerry‘s in Waterbury, VT
* 2 hrs to Burlington, VT on Lake Champlain
From the kitchen a wide hallway will take you to the side of the house that faces the beautiful pond. An elegant "formal" Colonial-style living room with fireplace wainscoting and a large Master Bedroom with gorgeous en-suite bathroom (including soaking tub and super size shower), walk-in closet and beautiful views of the pond, mountains and trees await. Additionally there's a powder room and a laundry room (if you feel so inclined to do laundry). On the second floor you'll find 4 more bedrooms (3 with Queen beds, 1 with twins) and 3 more bathrooms. All of the bedrooms, EXCEPT the twin bedroom upstairs, have AC through Mitsubishi Cooling/ Heating Units.
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We can accept small, non-shedding dogs on a case-by-case basis and depending upon a couple of other factors. Thank you for your understanding!
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PLEASE NOTE: For security reasons there is a camera on the exterior of our house.
Vermont License MRT-110665l74-001
Amenities at Gorgeous house- near Manchester VT, shopping, hiking, arts, golf, skiing
Pets allowed
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Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsGuests were captivated by the natural beauty, cozy charm, and warm hospitality at The Dorset Pond House. It exceeded expectations, offering space for multi-generational families, fun activities like kayaking, and a perfect location near Manchester and Dorset.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2024
Nestled atop a picturesque hill with enchanting pond views, The Dorset Pond House offers a quintessential Vermont experience that promises tranquility, nature immersion, and unparalleled comfort. Recently, my family and I had the pleasure of staying at this idyllic retreat, and it truly was a trip of a lifetime.
From the moment we arrived, we were captivated by the natural beauty that surrounded us. The house itself was a haven of serenity, impeccably clean and thoughtfully organized to provide us with everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The interior exuded a cozy charm that made us feel right at home, while the expansive windows allowed us to bask in the beauty of the outdoors.
One of the highlights of our stay was the warm hospitality of our host, Daniella. Her attention to detail and genuine care for her guests shone through in every interaction. From offering valuable advice on local activities to promptly addressing any questions we had, Daniella went above and beyond to ensure that our stay was nothing short of perfect.
The proximity of the house to Manchester town, a mere 10 minutes away, added to the convenience of our stay. This quaint and peaceful town provided a lovely backdrop for leisurely strolls and exploring local shops and eateries, making it an ideal spot for a day trip or casual outing.
In conclusion, our experience at The Dorset Pond House was nothing short of magical.
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2024
Awesome home and property, very clean, well maintained, and just what we were looking for to relax, decompress and enjoy the true beauty of Vermont. The owners, Daniela and Scott, were very hands-on, even though they were on vacation halfway around the world at the time of our stay. They stayed in touch with us via text and phone and provided their local caretakers info in case we needed them. I feel that they went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable as well as safe (bad storm in Vermont). I would put Daniela and Scott at the very top of our list of premier hosts!!! Also, we have been renting vacation homes in Vermont over the course of our 53+ years of marriage, and this home is at the top of our list of wonderful rental homes in Vermont!!! We hope to return soon!!! Thank you again, Daniela and Scott, for helping to make our stay so memorable!!!
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2023
This gorgeous home exceeded our expectations! Our stay included myself, my husband, our two boys ages 2 and 4, and my parents. My parents easily settled into the beautiful first floor suite with a view of the pond. We had our pick of spacious en-suite bedrooms upstairs. We got a light snow and were able to sled and fish. Memories were made for sure. Thank you Daniella and Scott!
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2023
This was our infant daughter's first vacation. Our day trips were short and scheduled around her naps, but the house and property were so nice it did not matter! It was so nice just looking out at the pond and green mountains from the front porch. Highly recommend!
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10Outstanding
(100 Ratings)
Guests were captivated by the natural beauty, cozy charm, and warm hospitality at The Dorset Pond House. It exceeded expectations, offering space for multi-generational families, fun activities like kayaking, and a perfect location near Manchester an...
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