Located two miles from downtown Manchester and five miles to the Dorsett Summer Festival, Bromley Mountain Ski Resort, this Green Mountains home offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Enjoy warm summer days on your large deck overlooking the Bourn Brook or envelop yourself in authentic Vermont pine walls by a wood burning fireplace.
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Exceptional
Entire home
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12279 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Dorset Summer Festival House - Secluded Location 15 minutes to Festival
Nestled on a quiet road with Bourne Brook flowing through your backyard, this classic Vermont home is just 100 yards from the Lye Brook Falls Trail and Appalachian Trail. Savor breathtaking Green Mountain views in a serene, private setting, only two miles from downtown Manchester, five miles from the Dorset Summer Festival and Bromley Mountain Ski Resort, and a short 20-minute drive to Stratton and Magic Mountains. This spacious retreat overlooks Bourne Brook and comfortably hosts up to 12 guests, featuring a large kitchen, great room with a gas fired stove, and a living room with a wood burning fireplace makes this home perfect for multi-family gatherings. The first floor boasts a master bedroom with a private deck and full bath, plus a second bedroom ideal for kids, featuring a full-size bed and bunk beds. Upstairs features another king bedroom with a sofa bed, two queen bedrooms, and a full bath. Relax on the expansive deck, or patio with a firepit, and enjoy the views of Equinox Mountain during warm summer evenings or cozy up by the wood-burning fireplace in the inviting, pine-walled living room on chilly winter nights. The great room, warmed by a Vermont Castings gas stove, offers a 65-inch TV and dining area, while a pool table awaits in an unheated upstairs room and a ping pong table in the basement. High-speed Starlink Wi-Fi and streaming TV keep you connected. Experience ultimate privacy with the tranquil sounds of Bourne Brook and abundant wildlife in the neighborhood. Take a short stroll to Bourne Brook Falls to dip your toes in refreshing waterfall pools, or hike the nearby Lye Brook Falls Trail. Just five minutes from Manchester’s dining and shops, 5 minutes to Equinox Hotel, 15 minutes from the Vermont Horse Show and Summer Festival, and steps from Lye Brook Trail for direct hiking access. Bromley, Stratton, and Magic Mountains are within 5-20 minutes, with Okemo and Killington 25 miles away. Enjoy snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, or swimming and boating at Emerald Lake State Park, less than 15 minutes away, for year-round adventure. Check out http://www.manchestervermont.com/ or http://blog.northeast.aaa.com//?s=manchester+vt for what to do in Manchester.
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Printer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 9 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: You may smoke on the deck only.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre
On the waterfront
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Golf
Snow sports gear
Table tennis
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Kayaking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
You may smoke on the deck only.
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 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 deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Manchester Center, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Hildene and Dorset Playhouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Southern Vermont Arts Center and Vermont Summer Festival. Bromley Alpine Slide and Sugar Shack are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating. Visit our Manchester Center travel guide
Is Dorset Summer Festival House - Secluded Location 15 minutes to Festival pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.
How much is parking at Dorset Summer Festival House - Secluded Location 15 minutes to Festival?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Dorset Summer Festival House - Secluded Location 15 minutes to Festival?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Dorset Summer Festival House - Secluded Location 15 minutes to Festival?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Dorset Summer Festival House - Secluded Location 15 minutes to Festival located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Green Mountain National Forest and Lye Brook Falls Trailhead. Battenkill River and Manchester Designer Outlets are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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Dorset Summer Festival House - Secluded Location 15 minutes to Festival Reviews
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We had a great time at this Manchester home. It was clean and comfortable, with loads of things for us all to do. Really feels like vacation! George was super responsive and answered our questions speedily throughout our stay. We loved the brook and made good use of it! Great place to stay, summer or winter!
Lovely location, so close to the horse show and the town of Manchester which has so much to offer. Located on a nice quiet road we enjoyed walking to the river and the hiking after the show, views are amazing. House offers all you need in a home away from home, the back deck has a fantastic view of the river. Very happy, would recommend.
Location is great for access to Stratton & Bromley. Still convenient for Killington. Very quick to shipping and restaurants in Manchester. Some of the kitchen appliances were dated or challenging to use (toaster, oven). Kitchen floor very squeaky near the fridge.Showering required one at a time and no washing machine for enough hot water.Sufficient room for having guests for dinner or for gathering.
This place is in great location, close proximity to town and many things to do. The location is remote enough to have privacy. It set close to a creek, so you have a nice white noise of running river in the background. The place is clean and well equipped for stay. It is a typical cabin, with all the necessary amenities and plenty of space for family and friends to stay. The bedrooms are generous in size and comfortable.
The house had lots of space for the whole family and was conveniently located near town and skiing at Stratton. Gas fireplace in living room was nice touch for a place to hang out with games and tv. I'd stay again.
Traci S.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Carrie H.
27 Dec 2017
Beautiful Comfortable House
We loved our stay. The house was well cared for and very comfortable. It was close to Manchester Center and not too far from Stratton mountain. We would happily go back.
The house was perfect for our family ski weekend. The layout is conducive to a big group and the bunk room was great for the cousins! Easy 10min ride to Bromley. Host was responsive and helpful!
Kristin T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Enrico F.
4 Aug 2016
Great stay in a Great house
I recently spent a week in this beautiful house. I cant say enough good things about it. It is absolutely clean and stocked with all that you need. Very close to town and beautiful creek where we went swimming. The owner was the best and I would definently stay again.
Beautiful property in a beautiful area. The only drawback to our stay was the toilet in the first floor bathroom was extremely slow and needed to be plunged if used.
Susan S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Lenny S.
9 Jul 2017
Just as described
My friends and I had a great stay in Manchester. George's house was easy to access thanks to his directions and was exactly as described in the listing. It was also very conveniently located to Manchester Center as well as several hiking trails. Thank you George for your hospitality!!
Lenny S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
neil g.
5 Dec 2015
Great Manchester House
My grandchildren, wife and I had a real Vt. vacation at this terrific house with an even better location. Plenty of space but cozy around the fireplace. We know Manchester for over 30 years yet never got to this road so close yet so far! Great view of Battenkill River, tree lined walks and only 5min from downtown. Hope to go again!
The house was ideally located for us to have plenty of hiking options within a few miles. Far enough from town to feel like you're out in the woods but close enough to be able to take advantage of what Manchester has to offer. The first floor bedrooms and bath were ideal for the person in our party who has difficulty with stairs. I particularly enjoyed sitting on the back deck and listening to the babbling stream nearby. Very relaxing. This was our second stay at this house.
Tom G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael C.
3 Apr 2019
Amazing house and amazing stay!
Thank you so much, George, for your wonderful hospitality. This house is an absolute gem. My family and I enjoyed our stay, and the spacious 5 bedrooms were the perfect setting for us to host family and friends to join us. The great room is a perfect place to congregate- we watched the Superbowl on the giant screen tv. Second living room with wood fireplace was added bonus- no fighting with the kids over what to watch! Kitchen is perfectly stocked for all you need to make meals for the group. Bedrooms are very comfortable, and the soothing sounds of the Bromley Brook and gorgeous view made for the perfect stay. Can't recommend this place enough for those looking for a great time with a big group.
This house was just as advertised. Great location, plenty of room, clean yet rustic. The hosts were super responsive and accommodating. Would stay again in a heartbeat.
We had a wedding to attend at the Equinox, it was only 6 minutes away! It was perfect for us!!! Plenty of room, nicely kept home, babbling brook/river, comfy beds! Would definitely return and would recommend!!!